Family Update
February 23rd, 2024
After School Dismissal Car Riders
I understand that our parent pick up is a mess at times. Please do not park alongside the curb to wait for your student, doing so backs up traffic and does not allow cars to turn in from Stylger. Instead please pull in and loop around forming two lines to pick your student up. I am working with GPD to monitor traffic at dismissal on a consistent basis. I am open to any suggestion you have to improve the process.
Book Fair
GMSW will be hosting its Scholastic Book Fair next week (Feb. 26 - Mar. 1). All students will visit the book fair with their ELA classes. Browse the books and set up an Ewallet using this link - https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/GMSW . Students are also welcome to pay with cash or card."
MAP Winter Results Family letter
Your student will be coming home with their Winter MAP results today. Here is some information about their results.
Fitness Fun Day/Cultural Diversity Festival
Fitness Fun Day/Cultural Diversity Festival is happening on Friday, April 5th
Youth Paid Internship Opportunity
Here is a link for a paid internship for students through Nationwide Children's Hospital
National Honors Society
For Current 8th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians: Trip to Costa Rica
We're going to Costa Rica in Summer 2025 and your current 8th grade student is invited!
Megan Woodburn, a 6th and 7th grade teacher at GMSS, will be leading this trip for GLHS students in summer 2025. *This trip is not a school sponsored event.
Come hear all the details, including the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities and the cost of our trip at our upcoming informational meeting on February 27, 2024 at 6:30 PM at the Gahanna Middle School South Library. Please click here to register for the meeting https://bit.ly/3S50Bk9. The meeting will also mark the official opening of enrollment!
There are limited spots on this tour, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
*This disclaimer is being provided to all participants of the trip to inform them of the following:
That the trip is not sponsored by or in any way affiliated with the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools (“Schools”);
That the teachers who travel with the students on the trip are doing so on their own time, outside the scope of their employment with the Schools, and not as employees of the Schools;
That the Schools have not participated in planning or scheduling any Trip activities, and have no control or right of control of such activities;
That the Schools have made no attempt to evaluate the risks of personal injuries, property loss, or other risks inherent in the Trip;
That it is the sole responsibility of the parents/guardians to evaluate carefully the risks inherent in the trip;
That the Schools assume no responsibility for the care, supervision or safety of the student during the trip.
Global Scholars
"Here is a short introduction to the Global Scholars Diploma Program at Gahanna Lincoln High School. The clip was produced by Lincoln Live TV student, Aubrey Tomsik. Applications are now being accepted for current 8th graders to join the program in the fall. Please visit tinyurl.com/glhsbta for the application and more information."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amg7IMXaao8
Students, families and staff can contact me with any questions -- aiellom@gjps.org -- I am the coordinator for the program at the high school. Website with more information & a link to the sign up form -- tinyurl.com/glhsbta
Heart and Pride
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.
Upcoming School Events
Mark Your Calendar
March 7- Last Day of 3rd Quarter
March 11th - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
April 8th -12th - Spring Break
May 3rd - Teacher PD Day No School for Students
May 24th - Last Day of School
350 N. Stygler Rd
Gahanna, Oh 43230
614-478-5570