East Weekly

We have just one week to go before Winter Break, and I can’t believe how quickly December has flown by! I apologize for not sending the newsletter on Friday—it was a crazy week both at school and at home with all of the holiday concerts and events for East and for my own children. Thank you for your understanding!

This week wraps up with some exciting events, including the Protos Olympics on Friday and our House Quarter Celebration. As we head into this final stretch, we appreciate your help reminding students to stay on their best behavior. We are definitely starting to feel a little squirrely, and last week brought quite a few office visits. Teachers are working hard to wrap up the quarter and prepare for the new year, and we need students in class, focused, and giving their best effort to finish strong.

Lastly, if your family is in need of meals, snacks, or additional support over Winter Break, please use the support link below so we can send items home this week.

Have a wonderful Sunday, and thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. 💙

Take care,

Megan Kirsten

DECEMBER

December 16: 6th Grade Fun Night 6PM Gahanna Lanes

Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 2, 2026: Winter Break - No School (January 2: Staff Work Day)

JANUARY

January 10: Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Gahanna Lincoln High School!

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!

1/12/26 @ 7pm

2/9/26 @ 7pm

3/9/26 @ 7pm

4/13/26 @ 7pm

5/11/26 @ 7pm

You can check out the new website here. Below are directions on how to obtain the correct app.

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.

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!

Dec. 22, 2025-Jan. 1, 2026: Winter Break - No School

Jan. 2, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School
*Jan. 5-8, 2026: High School Schedule Altered for New Building Opening
Jan. 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Day - No School
Feb. 13, 2026: PD Day - No School
Feb. 16, 2026: Presidents Day - No School
Mar. 9, 2026: Staff Work Day - No School
Mar. 20, 2026: Conference Comp Day - No School
Mar. 30-April 3, 2026: Spring Break- No School
May 1, 2026: PD Day - No School
May 22, 2026: Last Day of School for Students
May 23, 2026: Class of 2026 Commencement