A Trip Down Goshen Lane

Title 1 & PTO meeting:

I hope to see many of you Tuesday, September 9 at 7 p.m. for our Title 1 and PTA meeting. We will meet in the Library. Please come through the cafeteria doors.

Staying in the Game Matters!
Just like athletes and teammates depend on one another, our school team depends on every student being present and ready to learn each day. Attendance is one of the most important ways students can “stay in the game” for success. When students miss school—or even come in late—they miss valuable learning time, classroom routines, and opportunities to connect with their classmates.

On-Time Arrival
The first bell rings at 7:55 a.m., and the tardy bell rings at 8:05 a.m.. Please help your child build strong habits by arriving on time each morning. Being on time sets the tone for the entire day, allowing students to start focused, confident, and ready to learn.

Why Attendance Matters

Students who attend regularly are more likely to achieve academic success.
Good attendance builds responsibility and shows commitment.
Being on time helps create a calm, positive start to the day.

Together, we can help every child “stay in the game” by making attendance and punctuality a priority. Take the pledge now to stay in the game at Chapelfield: https://stayinthegame.org/pledge/! Thank you for teaming up with us to make every school day count!

Have a great weekend.

Sharon Suriano

Principal

🎥 See Dr. Deagle's Message About Staying in the Game: Click Here. 🎥

Dear Families,

Do your part in ensuring you get to school on time and ready to learn! If you haven't done so already, take the pledge!

Sincerely,

Sharon Suriano and Joe Jasinski

MAP Testing has begun and will continue through Tuesday, Sept. 9th. Each 2nd through 5th grader takes assessments in reading and math. These assessments help us better understand each student’s learning needs.

Each teacher has shared with you the curriculum information for your child to know what they will be learning this year. We believe it is important for families to know about their child's school day. To see information from each of your children in one place, visit the Goshen Lane Curriculum Share.

School pictures will be taken Friday, September 12th. Please be on the lookout for order forms starting to go home!

As a result of House Bill 410, student attendance is calculated in hours. This includes absences that have been identified as both excused and unexcused by the school, as well as planned absences. Being late or tardy to school does calculate into the total hours absent.

Medical excuses from a doctor can be submitted to Emily McFadden, our school secretary, through email (mcfaddene@gjps.org) or sending in a paper copy.

If your child is going to be absent from school, please email Ms. McFadden at mcfaddene@gjps.org AND email your student's teacher. Or, you may call to notify the school office attendance line at 614-478-5580 prior to 8:00 a.m.

Start With Hello Week!

Goshen Lane Families -

We are so excited to announce that Gahanna-Jefferson Elementary schools will be participating in "Start with Hello" week, an incredible initiative sponsored by Sandy Hook Promise, from September 15 - 19th.

"Start with Hello" is designed to teach students to reach out to and include those who may be showing signs of social isolation. The simple act of saying "hello" can have a profound impact, helping to break down social barriers and create a more inclusive and welcoming school community.

To help kick off each day and make sure every student feels seen and connected, we are looking for friendly volunteers to help us greet students as they enter the building each morning. This is a simple but powerful way to make a big difference!

Here are the details for the volunteer role:

What: Greet students with enthusiasm, smile, high fives, fist bumps and a simple "hello."
When: 9/15-9/19
Time Commitment: We are looking for volunteers to help for a brief window each morning from 7:40am - 8:10am

If you would like to lend a hand and help us create a culture of kindness in our schools, please sign up by visiting SWH Morning Greeter Sign up

Your time and positive energy will help ensure that every student feels welcome and valued.

Thank you so much for your support!

Click here to sign up!

Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

Overview

Girl LOTTERY Application Registration: Registration for Lottery will open on August 27, 2025 and close on September 10 at 11:59 PM., The computer-generated lottery will run on September 11, 2025 for all sites. Registration will reopen at 9:00 am on Friday, September 12 on a first-come, first-served basis for sites with spots still available.
Our Fall 2025 season will begin the week September 15th, 2025 and run THROUGH the week before the 5K on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Our standard schedule is to practice 2x a week for 10 weeks, but schedules will vary by site

Be on the lookout for information coming soon! We can’t wait to run with you! Reach out to Mrs. Thomas at thomasas@gjps.org with questions.

Girls on the Run Goshen Lane Coaches

Mrs. Thomas, Ms. Obey, Mrs. Stiffler, and Mrs. Fisher

Mobile Dentist is coming to Goshen Lane! We will have a Dentist and Dental Hygienists visiting on September 24th to provide dental cleanings, Xrays and preventative care to students who register for the service. Be on the lookout for the Mobile Dentist registration form in your child's backpack soon! If you are interested, please complete the form and return it to your child's teacher. You can also register your child at: https://www.myschooldentist.com/GMGCOH_schsrm

Our GLES PTA Movie Night is just 2 weeks away!

Friday, September 19th
Doors open at 5:30 PM | Movie starts at 6:00 PM

Join us for a fun family evening at Goshen Lane Elementary!

Entry: Please enter through the cafeteria doors

Pizza Orders:

Pre-order only – orders accepted through Thursday, September 18
Payment by cash or check only (payable to Goshen Lane PTA)

Concessions:

Light concessions will be available the night of the movie (cash only)

Important Reminders:

All students must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event.
Middle School GLES Alumni may attend only with their family.
Please be a friendly neighbor—use the Goshen Lane parking lots and avoid blocking driveways.
Families are welcome to bring chairs, blankets, wear jammies, and bring outside food for comfort and fun!

We can’t wait to see you there for a cozy night of fun with our Goshen Lane community!

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.

Arrival
- Cars should pull to the back drop off line. No cars should be in the front driveway.

Dismissal
- Walkers leave through the front. Walking parents meet students at the Goshen Lane sign.
- If leaving in a car, pick up is in the back.

8:05 AM - 2:45 PM School Hours
7:45 AM Student drop off begins; no students should be left alone outside before 7:45
7:45 Doors open for K, 1st, and 2nd grade students eating breakfast
7:55 AM Doors open for all other students; 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students can pick up breakfast
8:05 AM School starts & tardy bell rings (in classroom when bell rings) See #2 below
2:40 PM Dismissal begins
It is important that car riders remain in vehicles until 7:45 and are picked up by 2:55. There is no district supervision for students prior to 7:45 AM or after 2:55 PM.

Students arriving and leaving school through parent pick up will enter the building through door #7. Guardians in vehicles will enter the drop off/pick up line in the back of the main building following the designated traffic pattern.
Guardians dropping students off at school after 8:05 must come to the main office through the front door and sign their student(s) into school.
To ensure a safe and orderly end of day dismissal process, the school office will close at 2:15 and reopen at 2:45.
Guardians wanting to pick up their student(s) early from school must do so prior to 2:15. Please also email the teacher to notify them in advance.
If there is a change in a student's end of day transportation, guardians are asked to email the student's teacher and to call the main office prior to 2:15.

Dear Gahanna-Jefferson Families,

We want to inform you of an important update regarding the Infinite Campus Payment Portal. Infinite Campus transitioned to “Stripe” as its new merchant service provider. This change affects how online payments are processed for food service accounts and student fees (including instructional, athletic and technology fees).

For the 2025-26 school year, each family will need to update their payment information and re-enter any recurring payments, as your previous data will not carry over from last year.

1. Add Payment Method(s)

Payment methods are used for both food service and school fees. Your current payment information will not be transferred. For security reasons, you must manually re-enter your payment methods.

You can add:

Credit/debit cards
Bank accounts
- To validate bank accounts:
  - Automatic Validation: Log into your bank to confirm.
  - Manual Validation: A 24-48 hour delay for confirmation.

Steps to Add a Payment Method:

Go to "Food Service" in the Infinite Campus menu.
Click on "My Accounts."
Select the "Payment Methods" box.
Click the blue "New" button, enter your info, and hit "Save."

2. Re-establish Recurring Food Service Payments

Recurring payments will not carry over for security reasons. You must reconfigure them using your newly established payment method.

Steps to Set Up Recurring Payments:

Click on "Food Service" in the Infinite Campus menu.
Select "My Accounts."
Click the "Recurring Payments" box.
Under "Food Service," click "View."
Set your frequency, amount and payment method.
Click "Save."

For more detailed instructions, including screenshots, please see the attached document. There are no other changes to the way you experience online payments.

We appreciate your attention to this important update. If you have any questions or need help, please fill out the Infinite Campus Help Form.

How to Add Fee Payments to Infinite Campus

Thank you,
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools

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.

Eager Engineers is an after-school experience right here at Goshen Lane. If you are interested, please contact them directly.

Ohio State Testing Dates are ready for the 2025-2026 school year. Please avoid scheduling vacations or appointments over these dates.

Mark Your Calendars!

Sept. 9, 7p - 8p: PTA Meeting in Library, Title 1 Presentation, Meet Mrs. Suriano!

Sept. 16, 6p: PTA Movie Night

Sept. 12: School Picture Day

Sept. 25, 3p - 7p: Family Conferences

Sept. 26, 6:45p: Family Workout Night

Oct. 1, 3p - 7p: Family Conferences

Oct. 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
Oct. 3, 2025: Conference Comp Day - No School

Oct. 14, 7p - 8p: PTA Meeting in Library

Oct. 22: Picture Re-take Day
Oct. 20: Staff Work Day - No School
Nov. 10: PD Day - No School

Nov. 11, 7p - 8p: PTA Meeting in Library
Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 22 - Jan. 2: Winter Break - No School (Jan. 2: Teacher Work Day)