A Trip Down Goshen Lane

Hello, Families,

This time of year always welcomes the changing colors of the leaves, blue skies, pumpkins on porches, and crips, fresh air. Fall is here! As the weather is beginning to turn cooler, please remind your students to take a jacket to school. Since the mornings have been in the 40s, some students are chilly as they arrive.

Please ask your child to look at the Lost and Found located in the hallway as they enter the cafeteria. A lot of items are left over from the spring and many have accumulated this fall. In next week's newsletter, we will send a video of the items currently in the Lost and Found. Any items still remaining on Oct. 31st will be donated to Good Will.

This Week's Questions Around the Dinner Table:

• What are you working on in art class right now?
• What kind of songs have you been singing in music class?

Have a great weekend,

Sharon Suriano

Principal

Our 3rd graders will take their state reading test on Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 15. We are so proud of how hard our students have been working to get ready!

Here are a few ways you can help your child do their best:

• Make sure they get a good night’s sleep before each testing day.

• Eat a healthy breakfast each morning.

• Arrive to school on time so they can start the day calmly.

• Offer encouragement and confidence—remind them to take their time and do their best!

We know our 3rd graders will shine! 🌟

It was wonderful celebrating so many of our October Golden Opportunity winners and their special guests this past Monday. Students earn Golden Tickets all month long by going above and beyond in being safe, helpful, and caring! One ticket is drawn per classroom. Who will it be in November?

The fourth graders joined a presentation from cardiologist Dr. Shah to support their current English Language Arts unit. The Wit and Wisdom Grade 4, Module 1 "A Great Heart" unit explores both the literal and figurative meanings of the word "heart" through texts and lessons. Students examine how the heart functions in the body, the circulatory system, and also investigate what it means to be courageous, generous, or heroic—demonstrating a "great heart" figuratively. The module's essential question is, "What does it mean to have a great heart, literally and figuratively?". Thank you, Dr. Shah!!

Thank you, The Wave Foundation, a partner to The Newport Aquarium, for your virtual presentation to our third graders about sharks to support their current English Language Arts unit.

The Wit and Wisdom 3rd grade sharks unit is part of Module 1: The Sea, which uses the text "Shark Attack!" by Cathy East Dubowski. The unit focuses on the essential question, "Why and how do scientists study sharks?" and includes lessons on shark science, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills like finding the main idea.

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.

-Tuesday, 10/14 PTA Meeting at 7pm in the school library

-Friday, 10/17 GLES Family Skate Night at SkateZone71-4900 Evanswood Drive 43229 Click HERE for more information!

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,

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.

Oct. 17, 5p - 9p: PTA Roller Skating Party
Oct. 20: No School
Oct. 21: 1st Grade OSU Vision Screenings
Oct. 22: Picture Retake Day for students
Oct. 27: Yearbook Art Cover Contest ends
Oct. 27: Kindergarten farm field trip to Jefferson Elementary
Oct. 28, Grade 2 Homestead experience at Goshen Lane
Oct. 31: Fall Parties in the afternoon

Nov. 5: second grade NNAT test (letters going home the week of Oct 27 th)

Nov. 12: fifth grade NNAT test (letters going home the week of Oct 27th)

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