East Weekly

We had a great short week at East, and we are excited to dive into Q2 next week! I met with all three grade levels this week to reset expectations and make sure we are starting the quarter strong. We focused on getting to class on time, using the closest bathroom rather than wandering the halls, using fidgets as fidgets (not toys!), and most importantly, BEING KIND! Thank you for partnering with us as we continue to help our students build great habits and make East a positive place for everyone to learn and grow!

Oct. 25: GJEF Monster Dash --- See flyer below

Oct. 27: Cane's Dine Out Fundraiser --- See the flyer below

Oct. 28-29: Signs of Suicide presentations (7th grade only)

Nov. 9: PD Day - No School

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Presentation

Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School

We are excited to invite you to our annual Veterans Day Presentation at Middle School East on Wednesday, November 11, from 9:35 to 10:35 a.m.

This is a special opportunity to honor the men and women who currently serve or have served our country and celebrate the veterans who are part of our Middle School East community. Our students will share reflections and speeches, and our color guard will present a special tribute to honor our veterans. In addition to recognizing veterans who are able to attend in person, we will also have a slideshow celebrating the veterans who currently serve or have served our country.

Please use the links below to RSVP and share information about the veteran in attendance you would like us to recognize.

• MSE Veterans Day Presentation RSVP/Sign-Up 2026
• Veterans Day Honors

If your veteran is unable to attend the program, we would still love to recognize them in our slideshow. Please use the link below to share information about their service so we can include them in this special tribute.

• Veterans Day Honors

If you plan to attend in person with your veteran, you will receive an email with additional information to share with them before the event. We look forward to celebrating and honoring our veterans with you!

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.

At the end of October, students will participate in Signs of Suicide (SOS) presentations and conversations focused on mental health awareness, recognizing warning signs, and how to seek help for themselves or a friend. These conversations are an important opportunity to remind students that they are not alone and that trusted adults are available to support them. We encourage you to continue checking in with your student and keeping the conversation about mental health open at home.

Please see the form below if you are opting your child out of SOS.

PTA meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of each month in the GMSE library at 7:00pm. All are welcome!

Here are the agendas and past meeting minutes!

Meetings 7:00-8:00 pm

• November 9

• December 14 - Virtual

• January 11

• February 8

• March 8

• April 12

• May 10

Help support and fund numerous initiatives for students and staff throughout the year. Stay tuned to our Facebook page, “GMSE Parents” (new members be sure to answer the questions to be admitted), and upcoming newsletters for more information about what we do and how you can help.

Please consider joining the Middle School East PTA.

This week's career is Welders & Assemblers.

Welders and assemblers are skilled professionals who build, join, and put together metal parts and other materials to create products we use everyday. Welders use special tools and heat to join pieces of metal together, while assemblers follow instructions and use tools to build things like cars, machines, bridges, and equipment. They use math, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail to make sure everything fits and works safely. Most welders and assemblers learn through hands-on training, classes, or apprenticeships. Check out the links to learn more!

We should all have a Plan A, Plan B, and Plan C for our futures. 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, email your school counselor :)

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

-Mr. Burt & Mrs. Williams :)

• The Welder | I Can Be What?!
• Welder | Curious About Careers
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

ACE 7/8 students have been busy solving equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign. They have also been working on writing equations and inequalities from word problems. Chapter 3 test will be on Friday, October 30.

Here is the 6th grade launchpad link for you to bookmark: Launchpad. This tracks the daily work and homework.

• Orchestra Concerts
• Band Updates for all grades can be found here!
• 8th grade choir will visit GLHS on 10/26 from 9:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. If your child is at GLHS for 1st period, they are to remain in the North Commons of the High School. Permission slips can be found in the Infinite Campus portal!

To report an absence, please call the front office at (614)478-5550 or email fischerj@gjps.org by 9:10am if possible.You also have the ability to login into Infinite Campus and mark your child's absence there. Please ONLY do this if your child will be absent for the entire day.

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.

October 19, 2026: Conference Comp Day - No School

October 20, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School
November 9, 2026: PD Day - No School
November 25-27, 2026: Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 23, 2026-January 1, 2027: Winter Break - No School
January 4, 2027: Staff Work Day - No School
January 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Day - No School
February 15, 2027: Presidents Day - No School
March 8, 2027: Staff Work Day - No School
March 9, 2027: PD Day - No School
March 26, 2027: Conference Comp Day - No School
March 29-April 2, 2027: Spring Break- No School
April 30, 2027: PD Day - No School
May 27, 2027: Last Day of School for Students
May 28, 2027: Staff Work Day - No School
May 29, 2027: Class of 2027 Commencement