East Weekly

This past Wednesday, November 13, MSE celebrated National Kindness Day with a special focus on spreading positivity within our school building. The Nukumori House of Kindness led this effort by hanging kindness posters around the building, and inserting kindness quotes or challenges into the daily GMSE TV announcements.

Students in all Houses also contributed their own uplifting messages by creating a paper chain link of kind and inspirational sayings, now proudly displayed in your flexible learning spaces.

Looking ahead, we're excited to continue our kindness initiatives with a food drive next week. Details are provided below, and we hope you’ll join us in supporting a meaningful cause!

Additionally, next Friday offers another fun opportunity for students. They'll be on the lookout for special kindness rocks hidden around the building. Each student who finds one will earn a point for their house—a small reminder that kindness is truly rewarding!

Take care,

Megan Kirsten

November 15: 7th/8th Grade Fun(d) Night

November 18 - November 22: Food Drive

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 9: PTA Meeting

December 20: End of Quarter 2

December 23 - January 3 : Holiday Break - No School

*Students return January 6

The fall 7th & 8th Grade Fun(d) Night will be held on Friday, November 15th! This Fun(d) Night will host 7th and 8th graders from 6:00- 7:30 at MSE.

The event is run by the student council, but you can help by signing up to chaperone here.

In ELA class, students are reading narrative nonfiction books in book clubs. Each group has at least 20 pages to read per day, so please encourage reading and discussion on the book topics at home! ACE students will start this unit shortly!

Additionally, students listened to a presentation given by Mr. Houpe this week. Ask your son/daughter about his story and how he is bringing hope and inspiration to other burn survivors throughout our country.

7th Grade Power of the Pen: We will be meeting Monday in Mrs. Maynard’s room (room 1) from 3:50 - 4:30.

7th Grade Science: 11/22 we will have our assessment covering matter, atoms & the Periodic Table. A study guide will go out on 11/18.

7th Grade ELA: Students are finishing up book clubs. Ask your student about which book was their favorite! We are beginning an Argument Writing Unit next week.

7th Grade Math: We are starting Chapter 4 this week! In this chapter we will explore proportional relationships and expressions.

Spirit Wear makes great holiday gifts! All orders will be delivered, in December before the holiday break. Additionally, $2 for every t-shirt sold and $3 for every sweatshirt sold will come directly back to the PTA!

Ordering is open until November 16th.

If you select PICK UP AT STORE, items will be delivered to GMSE and distributed to students. OR you can select shipping and pay for postage.

To report an absence, please call the front office at (614)478-5550 or email fischerj@gjps.org by 9:10am if possible.You also have the ability to login into Infinite Campus and mark your child's absence there. Please ONLY do this if your child will be absent for the entire day.

The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.

The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

PTA meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of each month in the GMSE library at 7:00pm. All are welcome!

Meeting dates:

• November 11

• December 9

• January 13

• February 10

• March 10

• April 14

• May 12

Help support and fund numerous initiatives for students and staff throughout the year. Stay tuned to our Facebook page, “GMSE Parents” (new members be sure to answer the questions to be admitted), and upcoming newsletters for more information about what we do and how you can help.

Please consider joining the Middle School East PTA.

Nov. 27-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 2, 2025: Winter Break - No School
Jan. 3, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Jan. 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 14, 2025: PD Day - No School
Feb. 17, 2025: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2025: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement