A Trip Down Goshen Lane

Hello, Families,

Thank you to all students and families for your dedication to this year's Read-A-Thon. Together, Goshen Lane students read 293,619 minutes and raised $16,139 that will support different needs that PTA provides to students, staff, and classrooms. And another special thank you TO FAMILIES for donating 88 items for the raffle drawing - a RECORD amount!! This was truly a full team effort. You won't want to miss the PTA info farther below, including details about tonight's Skate Party, the Book Fair, and Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you for everything, PTA.

The 3rd and 5th graders worked hard this week on their English Language Arts Ohio State Tests. Many commented about how much they wrote and how they took their time. Next week - 5th grade science and 3rd grade math. Good luck to our scientists and mathematicians!

Sharon Suriano

Principal

We are excited for 5th Grade Middle School Orientation Day Thursday, April 23rd when students will visit their next year's middle school during the school day. There will be bus transportation going to and from Middle Schools East, South, and West, and Goshen Lane staff will be accompanying students on each bus. Students will tour their middle school, meet staff, learn about 6th grade, and have time to ask questions. Students will also experience the middle school cafeteria where they can buy or bring a packed lunch. They will use their lunch code just as they would at Goshen Lane. It's hard to believe middle school is just around the corner for our 5th graders.

Congratulations to the March Golden Opportunity winners celebrated at the Donut Event this week. Thank you to the special guests who attended to help us congratulate our students for going above and beyond when being Safe, Helpful, and Caring.

K: Hanna Y., Ayan H., Jabreel O.

1: Sidney M., Mubarak A., Nabil H.

2: Munira L., Siham H., Kaitlyn B.

3: Amara D., Ali A., Rayyan A.

4: Suhaila H. , Johnathon G. , Yasir H.

5: Andy D., Hezyne H. , Najma A.

Students are working hard in April and those names will be drawn and celebrated in May. One more Golden Opportunity Donut Event to go!

Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools is reviewing enrollment patterns and building capacities across our schools. Given the details of the enrollment report presented at our February Board of Education meeting, it is important for the District to begin evaluating ways to provide relief to buildings that are at or near capacity and develop a plan that provides better utilization of our spaces.

As we work through this process, we want to hear from you. Please weigh in with what you think the priorities should be while working on balancing enrollment between our buildings.

Please note that this is your opportunity to have your voice heard in this process. The deadline to complete the survey is April 27, 2026.

As plans are developed, families at impacted schools will receive additional information. Any changes made would not take effect until the 2027-28 school year.

Complete the Survey!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This spring, we will once again join other Central Ohio districts in gathering social-emotional data from our students using a survey tool called Panorama. This continued effort allows us to better understand student perceptions on topics such as school climate, sense of belonging, cultural diversity, and social awareness, and to monitor growth over time.

The Panorama survey window will be April 27 through May 15, 2026. During this time, students in grades 3–12 will complete an online needs assessment that takes approximately 20 minutes. Once the data has been collected, we will use the results to guide staff conversations and refine how we support students’ social-emotional needs. The data will also help us evaluate the effectiveness of supports and programming implemented throughout the school year. We invite you to access the Panorama Demo to preview a sample survey.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) would like to invite you to participate in a short, 25 question survey about your involvement in your student’s education.

Research suggests that parental involvement is a key predictor of positive educational outcomes. You may be eligible to participate if your child has an IEP and receives special education services. The purpose of collecting this information is to improve services for students with disabilities across Ohio.

If you are eligible to participate and you enroll in the study, you will be entered in a drawing for several $50 Amazon gift cards. Please click on this link to find out more about the survey and if you are eligible.

We are less than a month away from We Are the World! Goshen Lane hosts this family event each year to celebrate cultures and art at our school. We hope you join us on Wednesday, May 6th from 5pm - 7pm for an evening full of family fun and learning! Bring some food to share and try some things from another culture! There will be an art show, small book fair, and a variety of activities. We hope to see you there!

With the arrival of spring, our music classes are getting more active and physical with special instrument units, movement activities, and additional props like tennis balls, stretchy band, and even a tape measure!

Kindergarteners are exploring various percussion instruments, as well as high and low pitch. 1st and 2nd graders are learning a few playground hand-clapping games, such as “Pease Porridge” and “Miss Mary Mack.” 3rd graders are grooving with group movement in longways set, and 4th graders are working collaboratively on a complex drum ensemble. Our 5th graders have finally begun their study of recorder, as preparation for their journey to middle school and some of the options for them in the world of band.

Be sure to have May 6th on your calendar for We Are the World…there might be a few musical surprises in store!

See if your family can try “Miss Mary Mack” with this tutorial … if you’re up for the challenge, “Rockin’ Robin” is a very fun game for a group of four.

Questions to ask your student:

• Which special instruments are you getting a chance to work with? — recorder, drum, piano, Boomwhackers, ukulele, percussion

• What has been the most fun musical game you’ve learned this year?

• Which song would you like to listen to so we can move to the beat together?

At Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, we have traditionally used an August 1 cutoff for kindergarten eligibility.

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, new state legislation creates a single, statewide standard. Children must be five years old on or before the first day of instruction in the enrolling district to be eligible for kindergarten. For GJPS, this means children must be five years old on or before August 20, 2026 to be eligible for kindergarten registration.

Registration for new GJPS kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year is open.

If you have an incoming Goshen Lane kindergartner in 2026-27, SAVE THE DATE for our Kindergarten Kickoff May 12, 6:00-7:00. We can't wait to welcome our newest Little Lions!

Registration is now open and spots are limited! Join this free summer event and grow your love for reading, too! This year’s theme celebrates the USA’s 250th birthday, and they've created a patriotic, kid‑friendly reading adventure to match.

Brutus’ 2026 Summer Reading Challenge

As we approach our upcoming Ohio State Tests, we want to thank our students and families for the continued support in helping our learners do their best each day. These assessments provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate their growth and the skills they have been building throughout the year. We encourage families to help students come to school well-rested, on time, and ready to show what they know. Please schedule appointments on days your student is not testing. We are proud of the hard work our students and teachers have put in, and we look forward to celebrating their efforts and accomplishments!

Please see the Grade 3-5 testing details below.

Ongoing Fundraisers:

Goshen Lane Spirit Wear

Kroger Community Rewards-- Use code: GA915 for Goshen Lane

Box Tops for Education--Download the app today!

Thank You,

Goshen Lane PTA

Did you know your child can access their online educational apps at home like they do in school? These resources include Lexia and DreamBox, educational accounts to build reading and math skills. Click here to read how.

Lions Locker is an anonymous pantry located at Gahanna Lincoln High School. They provide food, toiletries, school supplies and other basic necessities to PreK-12 students of Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.

If your family is in need of these basic items please reach out to Mrs. Cellar, School Counselor (cellarl@gjps.org) and she will work with Lions Locker as well as other local organizations to support your family through these need based programs.

If your student is in need of after school care, the YWCA Columbus offers services right here at Goshen Lane. There is an option to receive publicly funded childcare for those who apply and qualify. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact them directly.

April 24 - School Dance

April 28 - 30: Book Fair

May 1 - PD Day, No school for students

May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6, 5:00-7:00 We Are the World, Art Show

May 12, 6:00-7:00 Kindergarten Kickoff

May 12, 7:00 PM - PTA Meeting

May 19, 1:30-2:40 - Senior Clap Out

May 20 - Field Day

May 22: Last Day of School

May 28: Quarter 4 Report Cards

2025-2026 District Calendar

Student Handbook

Bus Schedule and Routes