A Note From Mr. Graves

Parent -teacher conferences are happening this month. This is a perfect opportunity to strengthen the bridge between home and school. Here are a few tips.

• Before. Watch for notices in your email or your youngster’s backpack, and sign up for a time slot. Also, prepare ahead of time by looking over your child’s work and listing questions you want to ask.
• During. Listen to the teacher’s feedback on how your youngster is doing, then ask your questions. Be sure to have the teacher explain anything you don’t understand.
• After. Talk with your child about the conference. Point out what she’s doing well (reading more challenging books, finishing classwork) and areas that need improvement (writing legibly, taking turns).

We have experienced a few situations where parents brought food treats to school (usually birthday celebrations) to be shared in the classroom, but had to be turned away due to certain food restrictions. If your child's teacher allows food in the classroom, please adhere to these requirements in order to protect our students with food allergies.

• Food items that contain ANY type of NUTS, or products that were manufactured in a facility that shares equipment with nuts/handles nuts, are not permitted in ANY classroom
• Homemade baked goods/food is not permitted in any classroom
• Check with your child's teacher to find out what foods are allowed in his/her classroom. This may be different for every classroom, depending on the food allergies in each classroom.
• Closely look at ingredient labels on food packages for this list of allergens.
• If buying baked goods from a store or bakery, there must be a label on the container that lists any allergens. If there is no label, we cannot allow that food in the classroom.
• If you are unsure if a food item is safe for your child's class, please reach out to your teacher. You can also send a picture of the ingredient label to the teacher to confirm the food is safe.

Hello Goshen families,

It's been a couple months since my last update. In guidance all students have been working on expressing gratitude, practicing conflict resolution, self-reflection, growth mindset, positive sense of self and this month we will be working on mindfulness.

As a reminder, my role is to support students and families with social emotional needs, short term counseling for students, provide referrals for outside resources and support during life changes. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns or if you are looking for referrals and resources. cellarl@gjps.org or 614.643.0787.

This school year is going so quickly and it is such a joy watching all of our students learn and grow as individuals. Thank you for allowing us to be part of their journey.

Each month, students who go above and beyond in meeting the Goshen Lane expectations of being extra safe, helpful, and caring have the chance of being recognized as the Golden Opportunity Award Winner for the month. Winners are awarded with a certificate of recognition, a Golden Opportunity T-Shirt, and a pancake breakfast cooked by the school principal. Congratulations to the January Golden Opportunity winners:

• Kindergarten: Paul A. Blessed A. Ella K.
• 1st Grade: CeCe O. Sahal J. Hesa O.
• 2nd Grade: Hajra K. Carson F. Zayd M.
• 3rd Grade: Yasir H. Oliver A. Rahma A.
• 4th Grade: Jaxson D. Abdiaziz N. Amir A.
• 5th Grade: Tyson F. Aliyah J.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is hosting the event as part of our efforts to inspire young students to get excited about the possibilities of engineering and other related fields. This event is a FREE educational outreach event for students grades K through 8 that will feature fun, interactive activities and exhibits in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields, with a particular focus on the “E” events as engineering isn’t as commonly covered in school curricula as the other three aspects of STEM.

What: Central Ohio STEM Expo

When: March 1, 2025 from 9 AM to 1 PM
Where: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center (2201 Fred Taylor Dr, Columbus, OH 43210).

(https://centralohioasce.org/STEM_Expo).

GJPS Families,

Please be the biggest cheerleader for GJPS by volunteering for the 2025 Biggest Pep Rally Ever!

Please click on the following link, review available slots and sign up today! Volunteer Sign Up

Thank you for being involved! Go Lions!

• February 17: President's Day (no school)
• February 20: Parent Teacher Conference Night
• February 25: Parent Teacher Conference Night
• March 3 - 7 Read - A - Thon Registration
• March 7: PTA Sponsored Family Movie Night
• March 10: Staff Work Day (no school)
• March 11: PTA Meeting (7:00 p.m.)
• March 14: Report Cards Sent Parents/Guardians
• March 17 - 18: Mobile Dentist