East Weekly

Today, we had the honor of hosting our Veterans Day program and welcoming many special guests into our school!

The program featured meaningful student participation, including the band performing the National Anthem, the presentation of colors, a flag folding ceremony, and some wonderful student speeches.

I am proud to share that our student audience demonstrated exemplary behavior, showing respect and appreciation throughout the program. It was truly a memorable program of reflection, and gratitude, highlighting the importance of honoring those who have served our nation.

Thank you for supporting our efforts to teach and model respect and thankfulness for the contributions of our veterans.

Attached a list of MSE clubs and activities below. In addition, I’ve linked our activity calendar, which includes upcoming clubs and home athletic events, for easy reference.

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

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break - No School

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.

As we really get into quarter 2, be sure to have your child check the Launchpad to be sure assignments are getting completed on time.

Ask your child to show you their House points/reasons for earning them and encourage them to continue the positive behaviors!

Q2 Policy Updates

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.

Families who believe they may qualify for Free or Reduced-Price Meals can now complete the application online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. A step-by-step tutorial is available to help guide you through the process, with additional tutorials offered in Somali, Spanish, French, and Nepali.

You can also submit a paper application, which is available for download. Complete the form and return it to any school office, the Central Office, or by email or fax. Once submitted, you will be notified of your child’s eligibility through the Parent Portal under the Messages tab.

Please remember, only one application per family is needed, and eligibility is based on household size and total household income. For further details, including how to access applications in other languages, visit the USDA website.

For more information, feel free to contact us. Refer to the website below for applications and more FAQs.

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