A Note From Mr. Graves

Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but the bumble bee doesn’t know it so it goes on flying anyway. ~ Mary Kay Ash

Greetings Goshen Lane Families,

Ever witnessed a student accomplishing what the world said he or she could not, like a bumble bee taking flight? With encouragement, some young people take flight despite the challenges they face. In the middle of the word encouragement stands the word courage. When we encourage young people, we literally pour courage into them, prompting some heartfelt action toward their fuller potential, helping them fly even when the odds are stacked against them. To encourage means to hearten, embolden, inspire, advocate, and enliven. Encouragement is a gift we give our students, an act of generosity. And when we encourage them, we ourselves are heartened.

Something to think about.

Ohio’s law for the Third Grade Reading Guarantee and Ohio’s Dyslexia Support put a greater emphasis on reading instruction and intervention in the early grades. Through these initiatives, school districts are required to identify reading deficiencies in kindergarten through third grade students using a diagnostic screening assessment to be completed by certain times in the year. Please click on the link for your student's grade level to learn more about the law and the assessments.

• Kindergarten: 24-25 Beginning Of Year TGRG Informative Letter

• Grades 1-3: 24-25 Beginning Of Year TGRG Informative Letter

Meet Ms. Cellar, our new school counselor.

Mrs. Cellar's Welcome Back & School Counselor Introduction

What Does a School Counselor Do?

Gahanna Residents In Need provides weekend snack bags for families that could benefit from a little extra. These bags are sent home with students on the last day of the school week and include items such as soups, pasta and other dry goods. If you would like to begin receiving these bags, please complete the form below.

GRIN Weekend Snack Bags

The elementary Chinese Enrichment Program is now accepting registrations for the 2024-2025 school year. This program is open to all students in grades 2 through 5 with classes taking place before or after school. Please visit our website for more details. Registration will be accepted online now through August 30, 2024.

Parents and guardians are welcomed to serve as volunteers on field trips and other school activities. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the linked Gahana-Jefferson Schools Volunteer Application.

If you are not able to volunteer in person, but willing to send items to the school or classroom, please remember that outside food or treats for parties or celebrations are not permitted. Contact your child's teacher for ways or items that are permissible

• September 2: Labor Day (No school)
• September 10: PTA Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
• September 12-13: Mobile Dentist
• September 13: School Pictures