East Weekly
January 23, 2025
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
January 21: MATH MAP -- adjusted bell schedule
January 27 - 8th grade Field Trip to Eastland Career Center
Jan. 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Day - No School
February 5 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (7th & 8th grade) -- information coming soon
February 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences -- information coming soon
February 12 - Berwick- Taste of Italy Tour!
Feb. 13, 2026: PD Day - No School
Feb. 16, 2026: Presidents Day - No School
February 20- The winter 7th & 8th Grade Fun(d) Night
FITNESS FUNDRAISER
The Fitness Fundraiser team is asking for your help.
We would love a number of themed prizes from families to raffle off to students. Can you help by donating a $25-$50 gift? See the SignUp Genius description for more details.
Thank you!
Upcoming PTA Meetings:
2/9/26 @ 7pm
3/9/26 @ 7pm
4/13/26 @ 7pm
5/11/26 @ 7pm
FUTURE FRIDAY
We should all have a Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C for our futures. We will be talking to you about some ideas. Don't forget... it is ok to grow and change your mind as new things interest you. If you have an idea for a career for us to showcase, fill out the google form attached :)
This week’s career focus is…Interior Design!
Check out the links and videos below to learn more about being an interior designer!
Interior designers are professionals who plan, design, and decorate indoor spaces to make them functional, safe, and visually appealing. They work with homes, offices, stores, and other buildings, choosing layouts, colors, furniture, lighting, and materials. Interior designers often meet with clients, create design plans, and work closely with architects and contractors. To become an interior designer usually takes about 4 years to earn a bachelor’s degree in interior design or a related field, along with additional training or licensing depending on the state. Job opportunities are expected to grow as people continue to invest in homes and workspaces, and the average yearly salary is about $62,000.
We hope you learned something new about this career this week! Fill out the google form above to have a career you are interested in highlighted during Future Friday! Thank you to all of you who suggested amazing career ideas!! We'll be sure to get your ideas featured here on Future Friday!
Have a WONDERFUL Weekend!!
-Mrs. Upchurch & Mrs. Williams
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!
