A Trip Down Goshen Lane

Hello, Families,

Daylight Savings is this Sunday, Nov. 2nd. This can be a tricky adjustment for our students (and for us grown ups!). Please help students with bedtimes and wake ups next week.

Staff Underground Spirit Week gave daily laughs for staff and students this week! The kids had a great time figuring out the daily theme. Thank you, clinic aide Kristin Harper, for coordinating. You can see some of our fun above!

Reminder - Report cards were sent home last week. If you have not already, please sign and return the envelope to your child's teacher as we will be using those again for your child's next report card.

This Week's Question Around the Dinner Table:

• Who is a classmate you are proud of?
• What is one part of your day you know so well you could teach it?

Have a great weekend,

Sharon Suriano

Principal

Congratulations to the following students who went above and beyond in October being safe, helpful, and caring and earned a Golden Opportunity Ticket. Then, their name was drawn from their classroom. These students and one special guest are invited to the Nov. 12th Golden Opportunity Doughnut Event and are coming home today with details. Congratulations!

kindergarten - Pranesh N., Amina B., Halle W.

first - Rayleigh H., Aylah B., Ivy T.,

second - Alayna V., Cece O., Emma C.

third - Donovan M., Ethan D., Robson U.

fourth - Aden A., Ingrid T., Yaw K.

fifth - Jawan B., Naila W., Dior C.

Each year, around this time, students in our district are administered a cognitive ability test in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-15.

Students in grades 2 and 5 will take the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT) assessment during the month of November, and results are expected to be shared with families in December. Our grade 2 students will take this assessment on November 5 and our grade 5 students will take this assessment on November 12.

This is a standardized test given to many students across the country that measures reasoning abilities. The results of this test provides families and teachers with information that can be added to the overall classroom picture/profile of students’ ability, thereby helping to inform instructional decisions.

Letters went home with all 2nd and 5th grade students this week. For digital letters, see below.

2nd Grade Family Letters - English, Spanish, Somali

5th Grade Family Letters - English, Spanish, Somali

Thanks to the Gahanna Jefferson Education Foundation (GJEF), our kindergarten and 2nd grade students were able to participate in enrichment activities this week related to their current Wit & Wisdom unit. Kindergarten students visited a farm animal petting zoo at Jefferson Elementary to learn more about the animals they are reading and writing about in their Once Upon a Farm unit. Second graders had the opportunity to engage in a children’s homestead experience related to their American West unit. They had fun learning how to grind corn, wash clothes, and comb wool. Thank you to our Instructional Coach, Abbi Herzberg, for coordinating these exciting events!

So Much Going on in MUSIC with Mr. Downing!

Our first quarter of the year has been a great review of previously learned musical concepts, especially in the area of rhythm. (Rhythm is short or long, rhythm matches the words.) We have explored these ideas with singing, instruments, movement, improvisation, composition, and more!

A special highlight of September and October was our ongoing celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, using Spanish language songs and chants in every grade to explore our musical concepts.

We are also preparing to welcome veterans for our November 11th ceremony, which will feature musical leadership by third graders. Thank you to those who have served!

Questions to ask your student:

• Which rhythms do you know? How many sounds on how many beats?

• Can you teach me to write the musical rhythm symbols?

• Which Spanish language songs did you learn, from which countries?

• What is a “veteran,” and why do we thank them?

The Gahanna Lincoln High School Theater Department is so excited to present our first ever FALL MUSICAL! Please help the theater students celebrate their last chance to perform on the Gahanna Lincoln High School old stage Nov. 13th, 14th, and 15th. Come travel with us "Into the Woods" and "On to the New Stage". We will also be announcing our spring show opening night! Ticket Link

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

he story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a wonderful show that features student driven choreography, projections, design, and performances.

As a district, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools wants to ensure our families have what they need. The attached flyer contains a list of local food pantries that may be helpful to you.

In addition to the resources above, below you will find additional resources that you may not be aware of. These programs are adding support due to possibly losing SNAP benefits.

Food Resources - Channel 10 shares additional resources

Go Puff Website

🔷 If you are looking for holiday meals GRIN (Gahanna Residents In Need) has a holiday meal program that can support your family. GRIN Holiday Meals

🔷Gahanna Gift Shop is a program that offers toys for $2 and will even offer wrapping free of charge. You must register to shop at Gahanna Gift Shop registration will be open on November 1.

Please reach out to Mrs. Cellar with any questions cellarl@gjps.org

Looking for ways to give support to others this season? Please see below for opportunities.

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,

Do any of these items in the Lost and Found belong to your family? If so, please ask your child to pick it up on their way in or out of the cafeteria. Parents attending the Nov. 6th and 7th Donut Days (see PTA info below) will get an opportunity to look in person as well. After that, all remaining items will be donated to Good Will.

Save the Date:

Fall 2025 GOTR 5K Registration Open!

When: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Where: Obetz Fortress

Time:

8:30 am: Girls on the Run 5k Activities Area Opens

9:30 am: Kiddie Spark Dash

10:00 am. - Girls on the Run 5K starts!!

*Reminder- Girls and Coaches currently participating in Girls on the Run programming at their team site are already registered for the 5K and do NOT need to register at the link below.

We encourage family and friends of our girls and coaches to register for the Girls on the Run 5K! Complete the 3.1 miles while providing companionship and support along the course. It is not mandatory for families to accompany girls along the route, but the 5K is an opportunity for the community to be part of the Girls on the Run and celebrate the end of the season with our girls, coaches and volunteers!

We have a separate link for parents and families of girls to register for the 5K. This allows families to have access to a discounted registration price of $35 up to the day of the event. If a parent registers for the 5K using the public link, that's okay too!

Registration Link

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.

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

Nov. 5: 2nd grade NNAT test

Nov. 6: Donut Dates, last names A-L

Nov. 7: Donut Dates, last names M-Z

Nov. 12: 5th grade NNAT test

Nov. 12: Golden Opportunity Winners Breakfast

Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec. 12: High School Chorale Performance
Dec. 22 - Jan. 2: Winter Break - No School (Jan. 2: Teacher Work Day)

2025-2026 District Calendar

Student Handbook

Bus Schedule and Routes