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The GMSE Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair February 26 - March 1. Students will be visiting the book fair through their ELA classes. The book fair accepts cash, card, Apple Pay & eWallet. eWallet is a safe cash-free way for your child to shop at the fair. Visit the Book Fair Homepage to set up eWallet, preview books and shop online for an expanded selection. Thank you for supporting the book fair!

You have the chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card just by registering for the Gahanna Gala's Silent Auction at www.gjef.org. If you want to shop you will find many options!

• Restaurant Gift Cards!
• Activity Gift Cards for swimming, skiing, bowling, baseball and more!
• Entertainment Gift Cards for Tours and Tastings!
• Theatre, Sporting events and Concerts!
• Handbags and Lions Merch!
• Wellness and Wine!

Something for everyone to help us contribute to innovation, independent living skills, inclusion and more in all GJPS buildings!

See the flyer for more information or go to www.gjef.org.

Thanks for your support!

As of the 2023-2024 school year, the Ohio Department of Education requires school districts to provide annual prevention education to all students in grades 6-12 around suicide prevention, violence prevention, and social inclusion. This requirement aligns with HB123 the Safety And Violence Education (SAVE) Students Act. ODE has shared an approved list of evidenced-based programs for schools to fulfill this new requirement. Upon review of the approved programs, Gahanna has chosen to utilize the Sandy Hook Promise Say Something & Start With Hello Programs. Please read the attached letter for additional information that includes the option of opting your child out of these lessons.

You should have received an email from HR Imaging about ordering a yearbook. The window to order a yearbook is now open and sales run through February 26. There are very few (if any) extras that will be available for purchase in the spring, so make sure to reserve one now if you are interested.

Here is a link to order a yearbook on-line: book.hrimaging.com

The Spread the Word to End the Word campaign is back! This campaign is a time where we celebrate people of all abilities and recognize that words affect attitudes and attitudes affect actions. The event will take place on March 27th and we will have a tee-shirt sale with a theme and design made by the GLHS Swag department. All proceeds from this fundraiser go to support students with special needs in the ESS and FSS programs. You can use this link to place your order. Please select MSE as your school for delivery so our programs get credit for the sale and your order will be given to your student to take home.

Sale NOW ends on February 22. Thank you!

We are still selling raffle tickets for the GJEF $1,000 cash prize. Contact hardingp@gjps.org for an order form.

Our Winter Choir Concert will be March 6th at 7:30 p.m. We will perform this concert at Gahanna Middle School West. The concert will feature all choirs and a special mix of the 7th and 8th Grade Treble Chorus and Men's Chorus.

Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation Gala is coming up on February 24! Please join us for the Annual Gala - The Roaring 20's.

The foundation relies on volunteers to make this event possible and they humbly submit the Volunteer Signup page for you or those in your network who be interested in attending and volunteering. If nothing else, you get to dress up for the roaring 20s! It is promised to be a fantastic event.

Please see the link below for all open opportunities and forward this email on to anyone interested.

If you have any questions, feel free to email the volunteer chair, Rachael Pinckney, at rachaelapinckney@gmail.com.

• In ELA, students are wrapping up their reading of the book, The Outsiders. We plan on celebrating by having an Outsiders day at school this Friday, February 23rd! Students have the option to dress up like a greaser (or a Soc if they really want to) during school on Friday! Leather jackets, white shirts, jeans, slicked back hair are all options to dress like your favorite greaser character!
• In Math and ACE Math 6/7, students did some research on a mathematician and created a poster so others can learn about the cool contributions the person made to society. Ask your child to tell you what they have learned!
• 6th Grade Robotics Club- Students' have learned to build with VEX Robotics and now are programming their remotes and sensors. We are preparing to share our work with the elementary students at Lincoln Elementary on their Science night March 21, 5-7pm (for those that can attend). Remaining Club Dates: 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14 , 3/21 (5pm-7pm at Lincoln). If you have not received an email this week from Mr. Merrick, please email him at merrickd@gjps.org

1. All 8th graders have been given information about “Shadowing Day” for April 25th. Please ask your student about this and begin discussions about where/who they could shadow. There will be no classes for 8th graders at MSE that day.
2. Yearbook purchase forms have been sent home! If you would like to order your child a yearbook, please complete the form and send in a check or cash to your child’s 3rd period teacher or Mrs. Knott. You can also go to book.hrimaging.com to order online. The order deadline is February 26, 2024. This is the ONLY opportunity to order.
3. 8th Grade science classes are looking for supply donations! Here is the supply list if you are able to contribute anything. Thanks!

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.