East News
4/29/2024
The 30th Annual Fitness Fundraiser
Our annual Fitness Fundraiser is coming up on May 2, 2024! A couple of reminders for the day of 5/2:
- Students should bring a water bottle
- Student will receive a new tee shirt and should wear that shirt on 5/2
- Students should wear athletic gear including athletic shoes (and no, crocs are not athletic shoes, even if they are in 'sports mode'!)
- No book bags or chromebooks are needed on this day
- Students will be participating in a tug-of-war contest. They may want to bring gloves to protect their hands and cleats for extra traction.
2024 Last Day of School Volunteers Needed
2024 Last Day of School: Middle School East & East Student Council are so excited to host our last day of school celebration! As in years past, each grade level will have 1 hour to enjoy a few inflatables, eat light snacks & enjoy time with friends. This will happen the morning of Friday, May 24th (our last day!)
We do anticipate needing adult volunteers at each activity to monitor and help as needed. Attached you will find sign-ups for each grade level's time - thanks in advance if you are able to help out! (You may have to copy and paste the link into your browser).
- 8th Grade Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/g...E9-49368543-8thgrade
- 7th Grade Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/g...E9-49372226-7thgrade
- 6th Grade Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/g...E9-49368536-6thgrade
Please reach out to Ember Hobbs (hobbse@gjps.org) with any questions.
Awards Night
The GMSE Awards Night letters of invitation has been sent out via US Mail to those students who qualify (3.5 GPA and above). Our awards are given out on May 9, 2024 at Peace Lutheran Church. We will have three separate events, one for each grade level.
- 6th Grade: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
- 7th Grade: 6 - 7 PM
- 8th Grade: 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Peace Lutheran is located on the corner of Clark State and Hamilton Roads (455 Clark State Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230). We will be in the Connections Center towards the back of the building, there is plenty of parking if you enter the lot from Clark State road and following the drive back and to the left of the building, just past the entry for the Connection Center.
School Supplies for the 2024-25 School Year
I know that it is hard to believe, but it is time to start thinking about the 2024-25 school year! We have our school supply list ready to go and our Yubbler (on-line ordering) account is also up and running as well. You are welcome to use the supply list to shop between now and the start of the school year OR you can use Yubbler to place your order.
Yubbler will deliver your supplies right to your home and the GMSE PTA shares a portion of the profit. Acting quickly through Yubbler will also provide families with a discount
- April orders: 20% off core items
- May orders: 15% off core items
6th Grade Update
Students met with Ms. Hilbert in gold period last week to remind them of expectations in order to finish the year strong: keep the focus on learning and use your work time at school so you have limited homework, candy and gum is for the cafeteria only, and get straight to class in between classes. We also reminded students to wear deodorant since the weather's getting warmer.
The field trip fee for Ohio Caverns is $8.00 and can be paid through your parent portal on Infinite Campus. We ask that all forms for the field trips (to Caverns and Highbanks Metropark) and payments are made by Tuesday, April 30th.
7th Grade Update
The current book signature cycle will end on Thursday, May 2. The last cycle will start Monday May 6th and go until the end of the school year. Book signatures can be found in infinite campus!
8th Grade Update
8th grade science teachers are looking to collect any empty 2 Liter bottles. Additionally, if you happen to have any chicken eggs and are interested in donating any, please contact Mrs. Mintz at mintzk@gjps.org
Mark your calendars- Success Fair in ELA is May 8 and 9. More information will come from your student’s ELA teacher. Students will need a trifold and binder for the project.
All students taking Spanish should have recorded their Flipgrids for a speaking assessment. Please check with your child to make sure they have completed it.
The GJPS Heart & Pride Award
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.
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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