East Weekly

We’ve had a wonderful few weeks back since Thanksgiving break, filled with learning and a lot of positive energy around the building. As we head into Winter Break, whatever plans you have, we hope you’re able to find time for rest, joy, and connection with family and friends.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on January 5 refreshed and ready for the new year!

Take Care,

Megan Kirsten

GMSE, Principal

DECEMBER

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!

Two GMSE PTA Dine around Fundraisers

TODAY (12/19) - take the night off from cooking (or ordering pizza) and get your Five Guys on N. Hamilton. From 4-9:00pm the Gahanna Five Guys will donate 20% of all their sales back to the GMSE PTA!

Also - save the date for the Berwick Tour of Italy returning on Thursday, 2/12 - just in time for National Italian Food Day! More details coming in January!

Also - save the date for the Berwick Tour of Italy returning on Thursday, 2/12 - just in time for National Italian Food Day! More details coming in January!

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!

Please consider a raffle prize contribution to our upcoming Fitness Fundraiser. We are asking for items early this year to be sure we can raise awareness and excitement around the fundraising process, which will begin in February. If you can choose an item from our wishlist, or pick something you know a middle schooler would love to win, your donation amount will be added to your child's fundraising total. Just be sure that their name is in a delivery note or email gahannamsepto@gmail.com with any donation details. Thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SIWFLBG6H8V3?ref_=wl_share

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.

Gahanna Lincoln Girls High School Soccer Info: Interested in playing high school soccer? Please complete the Incoming Player Survey to start receiving info on program dates and happenings. Questions please email Coach Merrick at merrickd@gjps.org

More to come in the new year!

More to come in the new year!

More to come in the new year!

Math: We have recently finished our unit on Compound Probability. When we return in January, we will be diving into various percent representations. PLEASE ask your student if they have pencils, and replenish their supply upon our January return. Thank you!

ELA: Students did a great job finishing up their book club projects and grammar work! Over break, we’d love it if they didn’t go two weeks without reading-they all had an opportunity to get a book they want to read, and we are hoping they have some fun, cozy reading time over the break!

Gahanna Lincoln Girls High School Soccer Info: Interested in playing high school soccer? Please complete the Incoming Player Survey to start receiving info on program dates and happenings. Questions please email Coach Merrick at merrickd@gjps.org

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