East Weekly
September 5, 2025
SEPTEMBER IS ATTENDANCE AWARENESS MONTH!
Starting strong in September makes a big difference for the whole school year. Research shows that students who miss just 1–2 days in the first month are much more likely to become chronically absent later on. That’s why we’re working together to build positive attendance habits now!
When students come to school every day they:
build routines that help them feel confident
stay connected with friends and teachers
have the best chance to succeed academically and socially
This year, as an All-Star District in the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network we are celebrating Attendance Awareness Month as a part of our campaign!
Thank you for being our partners in helping every student become an Attendance All-Star!
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! Students will take the Pledge next week!
Parent Portal Annual Update - Please Update ASAP
ALL Families (either new to Middle School East or returning families) need to update your information in the Parent Portal of Infinite Campus if you have not already done so. Directions for how to update Infinite Campus are linked below:
Log into the Parent Portal on Infinite Campus at: https://gahannajeffersonoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/gahanna_jefferson.jsp
Click MORE from the left hand column
Click on ONLINE REGISTRATION from choices on the right
Click START next to "Existing Student Registration"
Go through each step to complete the registration
September 10: Virtual parent meeting for 8th grade families interested in the Washington DC Trip Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. Students will be able to register for the trip as soon as the parent meeting ends. They will be given a registration code that corresponds to their buildings. The link to this meeting will be sent out to families on Monday.
Sept 22-24- Rosh Hashanah
September 23: 6th grade parent teacher/conferences
September 26: 7th grade zoo field trip
September 30: All grades parent teacher/conferences
October 9: All grades parent teacher/conferences
October 24: KONA ICE
Upcoming PTA Meetings:
9/8/25 @ 7pm
10/13/25 @ 7pm
11/10/25 @ 7pm-- virtual
12/8/25 @ 7pm
1/12/26 @ 7pm
2/9/26 @ 7pm
3/9/26 @ 7pm
4/13/26 @ 7pm
5/11/26 @ 7pm
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!
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.
