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As the year 2024 begins, some families have a tradition of establishing resolutions for the new year. I recommend that students do the same for their academic/school life. These may include:

• Completing all homework on time,
• Set aside quiet time at home that is a distraction-free zone for school work,
• Ask a teacher for clarification (in Gold Period/SH/Class) when confused or direction is needed, etc.

These type of goals are tangible and achievable for students and may lead to improved grades. Stating a goal of "All A's" is a little less tangible on a day to day basis and don't really outline any specific action that kids can take.

Try to help your child analyze what they can do better as a student and make that a daily/weekly goal. More frequent check-ins will help the daily actions become more easily ingrained into a routine and will lead to better habits that may endure!

Let's have a GREAT, construction free 2024!

Student grades for the 2nd quarter will be finalized this week, please log onto Infinite Campus to see your child's grades.

Please complete this form if you (your student) are interested in being assigned a locker for the remainder of the 2024 school year. This request is ONLY meant for students who are not currently assigned a locker. The new addition is now open and additional lockers are available!

Form will remain open until January 12th, 2024. Lockers will be assigned the week of January 15th.

Note from the School Counselors about Small Groups:

Welcome back to all of our students! We are excited to start some small groups this semester (please refer to the winter break newsletter for more information). Unfortunately, when the form was first sent out the settings did not allow for responses from outside of the district email addresses. The issue has been resolved and we are excited for students to be signed up for these exciting opportunities! Please sign up on this form by January 10th for priority consideration.

We are THRILLED to be moving into the new classrooms! Students helped to move many teachers into their new classrooms in December. The classrooms are beautiful and the students and staff loved to finally get in! There will be an open house for the public if anyone would like to see the addition on Wednesday, January 24 from 5 - 6 pm.

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.