East Weekly
March 14, 2025
From the principal:
Quarter 4 Reset: Expectations & Reminders
This week, I met with students to reset expectations for a successful final quarter. We revisited the importance of being responsible, ready, and respectful in all areas of school life.
Key reminders included:
- Attendance & Timeliness: 3 tardies to a single class and 3 tardies to school result in after-school detention; repeated detentions can lead to Saturday school.
- Electronics: Phones and headphones should be away at all times unless a teacher allows use. Chromebooks must be charged daily.
- Morning & House Procedures: The warning bell rings at 9:00; students must be in House by 9:05 to avoid a book signature.
- Academic Language: I reminded students to choose kind words when speaking to each other. Mean, disrespectful language and/or racial slurs will not be tolerated.
- Behavior & Respect: No touching others, respect for peers and staff, and listening the first time when told to stop.
- No Gum Policy: Due to ongoing issues with cleanliness and classroom disruptions gum is no longer allowed.
- 8TH GRADE ONLY- Snacks & Privileges: Snacks during Gold (12:00–12:15) are for 8th grade only. Snack should not leave the classroom. Also, misuse of programs like East Buds or class materials may result in lost privileges.
- Academics Matter: This quarter impacts sports eligibility for the fall— staying focused is essential!
Let’s finish the year strong by making positive choices and supporting one another. Thank you for reinforcing these expectations at home!
Upcoming Dates
March/April 📆
Mar 18 - Mar 21: Fitness Fundraiser Collection
March 20: Orchestra Concert @ MS West
Mar 31 - Apr 4: Spring Break, No School
April 7: Cheer Tryouts
April 9: ELA State Test
April 10: ELA State Test
April 14: PTA Meeting
April 15: Math State Testing
April 17: Math State Testing
April 18: No School
April 22: Science State Test (8th grade only)
April 23: Fitness Fundraiser Raffle Picks
April 24: 8th Grade Shadowing Day
May 1: Fitness Fundraiser!
ATTENTION PARENTS!!
Athletics
Updates from staff
All Students
The MSE Talent Show will be May 21, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Applications will be available March 11th - 14th during lunch and from Mrs. Harding.
Auditions - April 24. (4-6 p.m. or by special arrangements)
Rehearsal - May 14 (4-6 p.m.)
Dress Rehearsal - May 20 (7-9 p.m.)
6th Grade
MSE Orchestra Concert - Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Students should arrive at MSW no later than 7 p.m.
Ace7/8 Happy Pi Day! Ask your student about the songs we listened to in class today.
All 6th grade math & ACE students need to be sure to have their TI-30XII calculators in class daily and for the Ohio State Test coming up next month. Thank you!
Our one stop shop for students’ assignments: The Launchpad
7th Grade
Math 7: We will have an assessment over Chapter 7 next week. Students have had a study guide, review and team challenge that will be helpful to look over! The topics covered will be word problems with percentages, calculating percent change, writing and solving proportions and solving simple interest problems. Also, if your student has a TI-30 calculator at home, please send it in so we can get ready for state testing in April.
MSE Orchestra Concert - Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Students should arrive at MSW no later than 7 p.m.
Ace7/8 Happy Pi Day! As your student about the songs we listened to in class today.
ELA students are continuing their second (or third) historical fiction book. Books should be completed by next Thursday, March 20. Check in with your students about what they are reading and if they are keeping up with their reading plans!
8th Grade
Reminder- Job Shadowing Day is Thursday, April 24th. Forms have been sent out and electronic forms are being attached to ELA google classrooms.
Please get a secured job experience placement and return permission slip to your student’s ELA teacher. School sponsored experiences are being finalized and will be shared soon. There are limited spots.
PTA Updates/Opportunities
Next Meeting April 14, 2024
Consider attending to learn about open positions to support for next school year!
Fitness Fundraiser Sponsors
Always here!
Attendance and Planned Absences
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 GJPS Heart & 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.
PTA meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of each month in the GMSE library at 7:00pm. All are welcome!
Meeting dates:
April 14
May 12
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.
Important Dates:
Mar. 31-April 4, 2025: Spring Break- No School
April 18, 2025: Comp Day - No School
May 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
May 23, 2025: Last Day of School for Students
May 24, 2025: Class of 2025 Commencement
