East Weekly
September 19, 2025
I want to share a reminder about large student group chats and text messages. Recently, we’ve become aware of group texts where not-so-kind comments have been made, as well as pictures of students being shared without their knowledge or consent.
From my experience, much of the drama and hurt feelings that spill into school often begin in these large group chats outside of school. While I do not discipline students for their participation in group chats or private phone messages, I will step in if a safety concern arises or if the situation causes a disruption to the school day.
It would be great if you could talk with your student about being kind online and thinking before they post or share something. A little reminder at home can go a long way in helping keep things positive at school.
Thanks for working with us to make GMSE a safe and respectful place for everyone!
Take Care,
Megan Kirsten
GMSE Principal
The Gahanna Middle School East PTA (GMSE PTA) is excited to offer the Raise Right program to help families offset the cost of the 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. This fundraiser gives families the opportunity to earn money toward their child’s trip simply by purchasing digital or physical gift cards for everyday expenses like groceries, gas, shopping, and dining out.
The Crew Cat came to visit our building on Tuesday to stir up some energy for attendance awareness month! We even had a soccer juggling contest at the bus loop and two students won a free box combo to Raising Canes.
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 1: Picture make-up day
October 1-2: Yom Kippur
October 9: All grades parent teacher/conferences
October 14: 7th and 8th grade choirs - 7:30 p.m. @GMSW
October 24: KONA ICE
October 28: - District 9th Grade Band - 7:30 p.m. @GLHS
Sign-Up!
During conference nights PTA feeds the staff dinner. We usually ask that families donate desserts and drinks. Please help out by signing up to donate desserts or drinks below!
Thanks in advance for you support!
This is for 6th grade only on 9/23.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44ADAA2CA7F4C34-58794065-ptconferences
This is for 6/7/8 on 9/30 and 10/9!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D44ADAA2CA7F4C34-58822986-ptconferences
Upcoming PTA Meetings:
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!
