A Trip Down Goshen Lane
Issue 22: Jan. 16, 2026
Congratulations to the following students who exhibited above and beyond interactions in December and earned a Golden Opportunity ticket. Names were pulled from a drawing and announced at our December celebration Town Hall this week.
The following students and a special guest are invited to attend the upcoming Golden Opportunity Donut Celebration next week. These students came home Thursday with a tshirt, certificate, and note about the celebration details. We're proud of you!
K: Fiona W., Easton F., Nalion G.
1: Itzamara L., Abdirahman A., Ashwin D.
2: Abdimalik A., Ahmed A., Evelyn B.,
3: Iris C., Cayden P., Hajra K.
4: Felix M., Abdullahi A., Tommy F.
5: Oliver R., Josiah T., Oumou B.
The EL Department at Goshen is looking for donations of shoe boxes for an upcoming school project. If you have any, please send them with your child. Thank you so much!
The second quarter was a blast in PE class! All grade levels finished the quarter by participating in the Powerplay Challenge provided by our local NHL hockey team, the Columbus Blue Jackets. Your student(s) should have come home with the final nutrition challenge worksheet and on the back is a BOGO offer for tickets to go to a CBJ game!
Beginning February 2.. Goshen Lane’s third, fourth, and fifth grade students will be participating in the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge in efforts to help build a healthier and stronger Ohio. Students will receive a packet and complete SMART Goals in 5 different areas: cardio, strength, flexibility, nutrition, and sleep. Thousands of students across Ohio have participated in this program, and I am so excited to bring this opportunity to Goshen Lane!
Questions to ask your student:
What was your favorite part of PE class today?
How did you show kindness in PE class today?
We want students to be engaged in learning and not distracted by devices. You may have seen that Ohio's new cell phone law was officially effective on January 1, 2026, however, there are no changes to our previously communicated expectations outlined in the Elementary Student Handbook.
"CELL PHONES & SMART WATCHES - from the Elementary Student Handbook
Cell phones are permitted at school, but must remain off and in the student’s book bags throughout the school day. Smart watches are also permitted, but should only be used as a clock while at school. Students are not permitted to send or receive text messages or phone calls on cell phones or smart watches during the day. Additionally, photos may not be taken with cell phones or smart watches at school. On state testing days, smart watches are not permitted to be worn. If a parent/guardian needs to reach their student during the school day, they should call the school office at 614-478-5580. The school is not responsible for cell phones or smart watches that are lost, stolen, or damaged."
Ongoing Fundraisers:
Kroger Community Rewards-- Use code: GA915 for Goshen Lane
Box Tops for Education--Download the app today!
Thank You,
Goshen Lane PTA
It's that time of year when weather might affect the school day. If school is canceled or there is a 2 Hour Delay, you will receive a message from Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools early in the morning before school starts. This comes as a text, an email, and/or a phone call and voicemail. The kinds of messages you receive depend on what you chose in your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. You can also check the Gahanna-Jefferson Facebook page, the Goshen Lane PTA Facebook page, and news station apps and websites.
The message will either tell you that school is canceled or that there is a 2 Hour Delay.
Important 2 Hour Delay Details:
-There is no breakfast served at school.
-Buses pick up 2 hours after their normal time.
-9:45 Car drop off may begin
-9:55 All students may enter the school
-10:05 School begins
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.
Mark Your Calendars!
Jan. 19: No School, MLK Day
Jan. 20, 7:00PM - PTA Meeting
Jan. 30 - PTA Movie Night
Feb. 10, 7:00 PM - PTA Meeting
Feb. 12 - Valentine Parties
Feb. 13: No School for Students, Staff PD Day
Feb. 16: No School, Presidents Day
Feb. 25: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 5: Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 9: No School for Students, Staff Work Day
March 10, 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM - PTA Meeting
March 13: Quarter 3 Report Cards
March 20: No School
March 30-April 3: Spring Break, No School
May 1: No School for Students, Staff PD Day
May 12, 7:00 PM - PTA Meeting
May 22: Last Day of School
May 28: Quarter 4 Report Cards
