A Trip Down Goshen Lane

Hello, Families,

What a week celebrating Start with Hello! THANK YOU to the fantastic volunteers who helped welcome students each morning and start their days with smiles and encouragement. The students loved seeing each other wearing the daily themes. A special shout out to Leslie Cellar, school counselor, for her coordination. Keep an eye out in next week's newsletter for a slide show of photos from this week!

WE OFFICIALLY HAVE 100% OF OUR BUILDING'S EMAS/PARENT PORTALS COMPLETED IN INFINITE CAMPUS. THAT'S INCREDIBLE. Thank you for taking the time to give the most up to date information. Having a full building be completed within the first month of school has to be a record!

This Week's Questions Around the Dinner Table:

-What was your favorite theme day (shirt) from the week? Did anything surprise you about morning greeters and visitors (OSU drum major, Crew Cat, high school athletes, inflatable parade, etc.)

-What are some reasons you or some classmates received Safe, Helpful, and Caring tickets this week?

Have a great weekend.

Sharon Suriano

Principal

Did you know... "Students with involved parents consistently earn higher grades and test scores across all subjects. Family engagement has positive effects on student achievement.”

— Henderson, A. T., & Mapp, K. L. (2002). A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family, and Community Connections on Student Achievement. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory."

Parent-Teacher Conferences are 3:00-7:00, Thursday, September 25th and Wednesday, October 1st. Each classroom teacher has shared a sign-up. If you have not already, please sign up for a time to learn more about your child, ask questions, and connect more with your child's teacher. We can't wait to have you!

Taken the pledge?...Take the Pledge!

If you have not done so already, this weekend would be a great opportunity to take the pledge as a family. Students AND parents can all take the pledge.

Together, we can help every child “stay in the game” by making attendance and arriving on time a priority.

School and home acting as partners is so important for a child's sense of belonging, achievement and attendance in school. Please see the School-Parent Compact below. We would love to have your commitment by filling out the Google form!

To access all of the links in the PTA Information, click "Download" directly below.

Mobile Dentist is coming to Goshen Lane! We will have a Dentist and Dental Hygienists visiting on September 24th to provide dental cleanings, Xrays and preventative care to students who register for the service. Be on the lookout for the Mobile Dentist registration form in your child's backpack soon! If you are interested, please complete the form and return it to your child's teacher. You can also register your child at: https://www.myschooldentist.com/GMGCOH_schsrm

Lions Locker is an anonymous pantry located at Gahanna Lincoln High School. They provide food, toiletries, school supplies and other basic necessities to PreK-12 students of Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.

If your family is in need of these basic items please reach out to Mrs. Cellar, School Counselor (cellarl@gjps.org) and she will work with Lions Locker as well as other local organizations to support your family through these need based programs.

If your child is going to be absent from school, please email Ms. McFadden at mcfaddene@gjps.org AND email your student's teacher. Or, you may call to notify the school office attendance line at 614-478-5580 prior to 8:00 a.m.

As a result of House Bill 410, student attendance is calculated in hours. This includes absences that have been identified as both excused and unexcused by the school, as well as planned absences. Being late or tardy to school does calculate into the total hours absent.

Medical excuses from a doctor can be submitted to Emily McFadden, our school secretary, through email (mcfaddene@gjps.org) or sending in a paper copy.

• 8:05 AM - 2:45 PM School Hours
• 7:45 AM Student drop off begins; no students should be left alone outside before 7:45
• 7:45 Doors open for K, 1st, and 2nd grade students eating breakfast
• 7:55 AM Doors open for all other students; 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students can pick up breakfast
• 8:05 AM School starts & tardy bell rings (in classroom when bell rings) See #2 below
• 2:40 PM Dismissal begins
• It is important that car riders remain in vehicles until 7:45 and are picked up by 2:55. There is no district supervision for students prior to 7:45 AM or after 2:55 PM.

1. Students arriving and leaving school through parent pick up will enter the building through door #7. Guardians in vehicles will enter the drop off/pick up line in the back of the main building following the designated traffic pattern.
2. Guardians dropping students off at school after 8:05 must come to the main office through the front door and sign their student(s) into school.
3. To ensure a safe and orderly end of day dismissal process, the school office will close at 2:15 and reopen at 2:45.
4. Guardians wanting to pick up their student(s) early from school must do so prior to 2:15. Please also email the teacher to notify them in advance.
5. If there is a change in a student's end of day transportation, guardians are asked to email the student's teacher and to call the main office prior to 2:15.

If your student is in need of after school care, the YWCA Columbus offers services right here at Goshen Lane. There is an option to receive publicly funded childcare for those who apply and qualify. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact them directly.

Ohio State Testing Dates are ready for the 2025-2026 school year. Please avoid scheduling vacations or appointments over these dates.

Sept. 16, 6p: PTA Movie Night

Sept. 25, 3p - 7p: Family Conferences

Sept. 26, 6:45p: Family Workout Night

Oct. 1, 3p - 7p: Family Conferences

Oct. 2, 2025: PD Day - No School
Oct. 3, 2025: Conference Comp Day - No School

Oct. 14, 7p - 8p: PTA Meeting in Library

Oct. 17, 5p - 9p: PTA Roller Skating Party

Oct. 22: Picture Re-take Day
Oct. 20: Staff Work Day - No School
Nov. 10: PD Day - No School

Nov. 11, 7p - 8p: PTA Meeting in Library
Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 22 - Jan. 2: Winter Break - No School (Jan. 2: Teacher Work Day)

2025-2026 District Calendar

Student Handbook

Bus Schedule and Routes