East Weekly
August 29, 2025
TalkingPoints: Staying Connected with Families
As we begin another school year, a quick reminder that TalkingPoints remains our Districtwide texting application for family communication.
This multilingual platform has proven to be an effective way to keep families connected and engaged. With support for more than 150 languages, TalkingPoints helps us build strong two-way communication, ensuring every family feels included.
TalkingPoints Quick Reminders
- Districtwide Tool: TalkingPoints is our official texting app for family communication.
- Inclusive Communication: Messages can be automatically translated into 150+ languages.
- Automatic Setup: Student rosters and contacts are already synced from Infinite Campus.
- Cell Phone Information: Family cell phone numbers must be listed correctly in Infinite Campus.
- No Opt-in or Code Needed: Families are ready to receive your messages right away.
- Guardians and those with Portal Communication Rights Only: These are the only contacts who can receive TalkingPoints. Not all "Emergency Contacts" will receive TalkingPoints.
- Easy to Access: Find TalkingPoints under DISTRICT BOOKMARKS in your browser dropdown.
Need a quick refresher? Check out this TalkingPoints Introduction video.
September 1: Labor Day - No School
September 2: ELA MAP Assessment -- Adjusted bell schedule
September 2: Band Meeting 7:30pm @GLHS -- 6th grade families with an interest in taking band
September 4: Strings Meeting 7:00pm @GLHS -- 6th grade families with an interest in taking strings
September 5: 6th Grade Adventure Day
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
Thank you to all the 6th grade families who joined us last week! If you weren’t able to attend the Open House, we’ve attached the Google Slides we shared in the cafeteria. Inside, you’ll also find a link to each teacher’s presentation.
We’re excited to partner with you throughout the year!
Thank you to all the 7th and 8th grade families who joined us on Tuesday! We are aware that many families were unable to attend the Open House due to other school events, we’ve attached the Google Slides we shared in the cafeteria. Inside, you’ll also find a link to each teacher’s presentation.
We’re excited to partner with you throughout the year!
Thank you to all the 7th and 8th grade families who joined us on Tuesday! We are aware that many families were unable to attend the Open House due to other school events, we’ve attached the Google Slides we shared in the cafeteria. Inside, you’ll also find a link to each teacher’s presentation.
We’re excited to partner with you throughout the year!
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.
