East Weekly

We hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend and was able to enjoy some extra time with family and friends! Please take a few moments to review the reminders and new announcements included in the newsletter below. We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to a great week ahead at GMSE!

Take care,

Megan Kirsten

The winter 7th & 8th Grade Fun(d) Night will be held on Friday, February 20th! This Fun(d) Night will host 7th and 8th graders from 6:00- 7:30 at MSE. Tickets are available for purchase during lunch for $5.00 - or can be purchased at the door for $7.

The event is run by the student council, but you can help - here is the link to the Sign up Genius!

WIN a $250 Amazon Gift Card — Just by Registering!

The Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation Gahanna Gala Online Auction opens Saturday, 2/21 at 12:00 PM (Noon)!

Registration is FREE!

Register NOW to begin shopping! https://tinyurl.com/227v49ud

We invite you to support an event that directly benefits our students and schools — the Gahanna Gala, the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Foundation’s (GJEF) premier fundraising event!

Your support of the Gahanna Gala helps:

• Fund innovative classroom grants across all GJPS buildings

• Support student programs and unique learning opportunities

• Provide resources beyond traditional school funding

• Strengthen educational experiences for all GJPS students

Ways your family can get involved:

• Sign up to volunteer before, during, or after the Gala — many hands make light work! Gahanna Gala Volunteer Sign Up

• Buy raffle tickets to support your school’s PTO/PTA. Use the QR Code and indicate the school you are supporting.

• Donate items from our AMAZON WISHLIST to help make the event a success

• Attend the Gala in person for an evening of food, fun, and celebration www.gjef.org

• Participate in the virtual auction — registration is free! www.gjef.org

Every level of support makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for being such an important part of the GJPS community and for supporting our mission to promote excellence in education.

Thank you so much!

Dianna and Tricia

February 18- 8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP (RESCHEDULED FROM PREVIOUS SNOW DAY!)

February 20- The winter 7th & 8th Grade Fun(d) Night

February 27- Fitness Fundraiser kickoff!

March 4- KONA ICE during lunch

March 6- End of Quarter 3/ House Celebration

Mar. 9, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School

3/9/26 @ 7pm

4/13/26 @ 7pm

5/11/26 @ 7pm

The Eastland-Fairfield Career Center is hosting a no-cost summer camp on June 2nd and June 3rd for students entering grades 6-8. Registration opens on Monday, February 9th: Eastland-Fairfield website (Registration will end on April 10th). For more information, check out this flyer!

You can check out the new website here. Below are directions on how to obtain the correct app.

The GJEF Raffle Ticket deadline is approaching on 2/12/26!! The GMSE Choir Program has the opportunity to earn 50% profit from each ticket sold. Find the order form HERE

Upcoming Choir Concert Dates:

March 2, 2026 - ( all choirs) 7:30 p.m. @ GMSW

*students may leave at the conclusion of the concert

Call times to Choir Room:

6:45 8th Grade

7:00 7th Grade

7:15 6th Grade

April 27, 2026 - (6th and 8th Grade Choirs) 7:30 p.m. @ GLHS

*students may leave at the conclusion of the concert

Call times to Choir Room:

7:00 8th Choir

7:15 6th Choir

7th Grade Musical - Title and Audition sign -ups (during WIN) to be Revealed on 3/3/26!!!

May 4, 2026 7-9 p.m. @ MSE (soloist and speaking characters only)- Dress Rehearsal

May 5, 2026 7-9 p.m. @ MSE FULL CAST DRESS REHEARSAL

May 7, 2026 7:30 p.m. Performance @ MSE Cafeteria - Call time to choir room: 7:10 p.m.

8th grade-Students have started a sewing project in collaboration with some kindergarten artists! Ask them about it!

7th grade- We are finishing our clay containers

6th grade- We have started our creative clay tic-tac-toe boards!

6th Grade Robotics Club- If interested in robotics, please Click ROBOTICS INFO & SIGN UP HERE.

The winter 7th & 8th Grade Fun(d) Night will be held on Friday, February 20th! This Fun(d) Night will host 7th and 8th graders from 6:00- 7:30 at MSE. Tickets are available for purchase during lunch for $5.00 - or can be purchased at the door for $7.

The event is run by the student council, but you can help - here is the link to the Sign up Genius!

The winter 7th & 8th Grade Fun(d) Night will be held on Friday, February 20th! This Fun(d) Night will host 7th and 8th graders from 6:00- 7:30 at MSE. Tickets are available for purchase during lunch for $5.00 - or can be purchased at the door for $7.

The event is run by the student council, but you can help - here is the link to the Sign up Genius!

We want our staff to be happy and enjoy coming to work every day. Below are just some of the ways that you can celebrate and recognize our amazing staff at East!

• PTA/Families spoil us!- Click here to join PTA!
• Student and/or family shout outs- Click here if you want to send a shoutout to a staff member!
• Heart and Pride Award- The Heart and Pride Award recognizes two outstanding staff members each month who make a profound impact on our students and Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools. The Heart & Pride Nomination Form will remain available year-round and is open to any member of our staff, regardless of position.

We’re always looking for ways to connect classroom learning to the real world or allow students to explore the future—and we’d love your help! If you're open to sharing your job title and a brief description of what you do, we’d love to learn more. We’re gathering a list of parents and guardians who might be interested in speaking to students about their careers, allowing students to shadow for a day, or participating in a future career fair.

If this sounds like something you'd consider, please take a moment to fill out this quick google form. Thank you for helping our students dream big!

Mar. 9, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 20, 2026: Conference Comp Day - No School
Mar. 30-April 3, 2026: Spring Break- No School
May 1, 2026: PD Day - No School
May 22, 2026: Last Day of School for Students
May 23, 2026: Class of 2026 Commencement