East Weekly

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 / Incoming 6th grade parent orientation

April 30: Fitness Fundraiser Bowling trip reward

May 1: Fitness Fundraiser Event!

May 2: No school- Staff Professional Development

May 6 - May 9: 8th grade Washington DC Trip

May 12: PTA Meeting

May 13: Fitness Fundraiser Kona Ice reward

May14: 8th grade success fair

May 15: 8th grade success fair

May 15: Fitness Fundraiser Little Ladies Soft Serve reward

May 15: Awards Night!

May 16: Breakfast or Lunch out

May 19: 6th grade field trip / 7th grade musical

May 20: 7th grade Hero Speeches

May 21: Talent Show!

May 22: 6th grade and 7th grade field trip / Orchestra concert

May 23: Last Day of School!

State Testing is HERE.

Please make sure that your child gets a good night of sleep and a healthy breakfast prior to school on these days! Students MUST have a fully charged Chromebook when they arrive at school for testing.

April 9 & April 10- ELA State Testing

April 15 & 17- Math State Testing

April 22- Science State Testing (8th grade only)

Our one stop shop for students’ assignments: The Launchpad

Consider attending to learn about open positions to support for next school year!

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.

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.

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