A Trip Down Goshen Lane

Hello, Families,

We have had a wonderful week at Goshen Lane. Your students smiled brightly today for their school photos. Picture retake day is Oct. 22nd for anyone who was absent. It was lovely meeting new faces at Tuesday's PTA meeting. Our Board shared a lot of information about exciting opportunities ahead. We'd love to see you next month for the October 14th PTA meeting! If you were unable to attend, you can find Title 1 details farther below.

This Week's Questions Around the Dinner Table:

What are you counting during Number Corner this month?

What is something you have noticed in Wit and Wisdom? What is something you have wondered?

What is one way you have been Safe, Helpful, and Caring this week?

Arrival details:

Our doors lock and the school day begins at 8:05. If your child is a car rider and your car arrives after 8:05, you will need to park your car, walk your child into the front office, and sign them in. Students should be coming in with an adult if they arrive after 8:05. Thank you for your help.

Dismissal celebration:

All cars were through the back pickup line before 3:00 today. Way to go, families! Your car number is displayed and your kids are coming out more quickly after their number is called. We are celebrating!

Take the Pledge!

Do your part in ensuring you get to school on time and ready to learn! If you haven't done so already, please take the pledge! 🎉

Why Attendance Matters

• Students who attend regularly are more likely to achieve academic success.

• Good attendance builds responsibility and shows commitment.

• Being on time helps create a calm, positive start to the day.

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

Have a great weekend.

Sharon Suriano

Principal

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!

We are so excited for next week's "Start with Hello" week, an incredible initiative sponsored by Sandy Hook Promise, from September 15 - 19th. We will welcome daily greeters and enjoy dressing in our daily themes!

"Start with Hello" is designed to teach students to reach out to and include those who may be showing signs of social isolation. The simple act of saying "hello" can have a profound impact, helping to break down social barriers and create a more inclusive and welcoming school community.

Thank you to our parent volunteers who signed up to help!

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.

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.

Each teacher has shared with you the curriculum information for your child to know what they will be learning this year. We believe it is important for families to know about their child's school day. To see information from each of your children in one place, visit the Goshen Lane Curriculum Share.

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.

• 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. 12: School Picture Day

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. 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