The Graham School News O'Graham

• Fri. March 31 - Skate Zone 71 Prom Fundraiser - 5:00-9:00pm
  
• Tues. April 4 - Enrollment Information Session at 6:30pm - In-Person - Please RSVP to Pam Boseker at pboseker@thegrahamschool.org for the in-person session.
• Wed. April 5 - Thurs. April 6 - Ohio's State Testing - Early Release at 12:30pm
• Fri. April 7 - Fri. April 14 - No School - Spring Break
• Tues. April 18 - Virtual Enrollment Session at 6:30pm - Click here to join
• Wed. April 19 - Thurs. April 20 - Ohio's State Testing and MAP Assessments
• Tues. April 25 - Applications for Credit Extension Due
• Wed. April 26 - Fri. April 28 - Ohio's State Testing - Early Release at 12:30pm
• Fri. April 28 - Prom - 7:00-10:00pm at Mozart’s Cafe on High Street - Click here to purchase tickets

• Breakfast Menu - March
  

• Lunch Menu - March

• Academic Calendar - 22-23
• School day hours - 8:00am-3:30pm
• TGS Office Hours - 7:30am-4:00pm - frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org

The spring testing window at The Graham School will open on April 5; students at TGS will be taking Ohio’s State Tests (OSTs) throughout April and the first week of May. We will also have MAP assessments during the month of April. April 5-6 and 26-28 will all be early release days, with students being dismissed at 12:30pm. A letter was sent home with more information.

OSTs are part of all students’ requirements for graduation, and therefore the testing environment must be calm and productive for all students. We have a few important expectations listed below for all students in the building during testing:

• Students who are testing will stay in the testing room for the duration of the allotted test time, except of course for bathroom breaks as needed. Students who finish early can read, draw, work on assignments, or even put their head down to rest, but they may not use phones or other devices, disrupt others, or move around the room without permission from the teacher.

• Students are not allowed to have phones or other devices (including smart watches) with them during the tests. Students will be asked to turn off their phone and turn it in to the teacher at the beginning of the day. It will be returned when testing has concluded. Students who are on their phones while any testing is in progress will earn a significant consequence - this is disruptive and can lead to invalidation of test scores.

• All students in the building must not disrupt testing in any way. They must:

• Stay in assigned rooms except during approved breaks.

• Refrain from texting or otherwise communicating with students who are testing.

Remember that students are expected to attend on their assigned days; during testing, absences without a valid excuse will count as unexcused absences.

We look forward to having your student continue to be enrolled at The Graham School next year, however, your student's spot for next school year is NOT guaranteed until all Annual Student Registration forms have been completed and are received by the school.

Please use our online system to complete Registration forms: https://tgs.esvportal.com/

If this is completed before May 1, 2023, your student(s) will be permitted to keep their school devices over the summer, rather than return them before the school year ends.

If you already have an account in the online eSchool system, use the same login you used for the 2022-23 school year. If you did not create an account last year, you will need to create an account using the invite code. You should have recieved an e-mail and letter with your student's invite code. Please contact us via email at: frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org or call 614-262-1111 with any questions.

1. As you set up your account you will be asked to create your own PIN.
2. Once you enter the site, your student's information should be pre-populated into the forms. Double check that the pre-populated information is correct, fix any incorrect information, complete new information, check each section, and then submit.
3. NOTE: BEFORE trying to update the information, choose Yes or No at the beginning of each section.
4. Once you have completed all seven parts, select Save and Submit to District.
5. Click here to review the How To for what you'll see when you enter the eSchool site. This answers many of the Frequently Asked Questions. Please contact us via email at: frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org or call 614-262-1111 with any questions.

Purchase your TGS 22-23 yearbooks today!

• Go to www.ybpay.com
• Yearbook ID Code: 14632523
• Yearbook Price: $20
• Yearbook Sale Ends: March 31, 2023

TGS Prom will be April 28, 2023 from 7:00 - 10:00pm at Mozart’s Cafe on High Street. Tickets are available for students to purchase during lunch and online at tinyurl.com/tgs-store. For our students’ safety, only pre approved guests will be allowed to attend. Last year was a blast. We think this year will be even better! Ticket prices go up on March 27!

Please consider supporting our prom ticket fund to assure that all interested TGS students are able to attend prom. Click here and select Prom Ticket Donation to make a gift. Please put Prom in the Student Name box during the online store check out.

To be eligible for graduation seniors must:

• Meeting all walkabout requirements
• Pass all classes
• Complete flex credit classes
• Complete requirements for the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal

Please continue to look out for communication from the senior Crew leaders, TGS deans, and school counselors so you and your senior don't miss any important graduation requirements.

On Saturday June 3, 2023, The Graham School’s Class of 2023 will be celebrating its graduation. Throughout these trying times, it has been an adventure, a challenge, but always a privilege to work with your student. As graduation day approaches, we want you to be aware of the schedule of senior activities celebrating the achievements of our students. Please make note of the information below, and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.

Timeline for Seniors:

• April 3rd – All outstanding PE and Health credits will be due.
• April 20th – Final Senior Seminars (Senior Passage Blogs will be due).
• April 27th – 12:30-2:30PM – Mandatory Senior Graduation Meeting at Graham
• April 28th - 7:00-10:00PM - Prom at Mozart’s Cafe
• May 17th – 8:00AM-3:30PM – Required CPR training and Symposium Practice
• May 24th – Required Symposium Practice (by appointment)
• May 31st - 8:00AM-3:30PM - Senior Symposium Presentations and Award Ceremony

Graham graduates do not just walk across a stage and receive a diploma. On Wednesday May 31, seniors will present their symposiums to the parents, mentors, and the underclassmen of Graham from 9 until 12. Symposium presentations are the reflective stories of seniors detailing their lives at Graham, their walkabouts, and their futures. We encourage making arrangements to attend your student’s final symposium. Exact times on the 31st will be given to each student before then.

June 2nd – 1:00-2:30 – Graduation Rehearsal at Tree of Life Northridge Campus (935 Northridge Rd., Columbus, 43224)

Saturday, June 3rd – Graduation!

On Saturday, June 3rd we will begin the day with our graduation breakfast and senior videos from 10:00 - 12:00 (seniors and staff only) at The Graham School. Between 12:00-1:00 seniors and families will travel to the graduation ceremony at Tree Of Life School, where the commencement ceremony will begin promptly at 1pm. No tickets will be necessary to attend our graduation. We will be holding the graduation ceremony in the gym at the school.

The graduation fee this year will be $50. This fee goes toward graduation processing and venue expenses, as well as the cost of the caps and gowns. Please make your check payable to ‘The Graham School’, and note “graduation fee” in the memo. We ask that this payment be given to the front desk no later than May 15. You can also pay online through the TGS website school store using this link: https://tinyurl.com/tgsgradfee.

Failure to participate in mandatory senior events may result in not walking at graduation. We look forward to sharing this significant and joyful time with you. Should you have any questions or concerns between now and graduation, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Kevin Elliott, Senior Crew Leader elliott.1@thegrahamschool.org

Randi Channel, Senior Crew Leader rchannel@thegrahamschool.org

Kelsey Penrose, Senior Intervention Specialist kpenrose.1@thegrahamschool.org

Mary Slaback, Senior Walkabout Director mslaback@thegrahamschool.org

TGS is enrolling students for next year! Would you be able to display a yard sign to tell the community about our wonderful school? Stop by the front office and pick up a TGS yard sign today!

• Tell them about our upcoming In Person Enrollment Information Session on Tues. April 4 at 6:30pm! Please e-mail Pam Boseker at pboseker@thegrahamschool.org to RSVP for the in person session.

• Encourage them to complete an application to be considered for enrollment. Click here to complete an online application. Create an account at OneViewPortal to complete an online application. *Click here for information on how to create an account

• Completing an online application does NOT commit the student to attend TGS.

• Contact Pam Boseker, Enrollment Coordinator at pboseker@thegrahamschool.org or 614-262-1111 (school office) or 1-513-449-0369 (direct number) for more information about The Graham School.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) invites you and your youth to the Youth Career Connection Fair on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The fair is open to high school students from 9:00 am – 1:30 pm and to college students from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the ODNR Natural Resources Park located at 632 E. 11th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43211.

Explore diverse jobs throughout the fields of conservation, natural resource management, and more. Job and internship opportunities, meaningful advice, higher education information, and tools to become career ready will be available.

Register now! It is FREE to register. Please click the registration link: 2023 ODNR Youth Career Connection Fair Registration Form to RSVP by May 4, 2023.

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Kroger

Go to: www.krogercommunityrewards.com or call 1-800-837-4483 to enroll in the program. Add Graham to your card. You can search for Graham by name or use our school code: IE209, Shop! Every time you shop and use your Kroger Rewards Card Graham gets rebates. Kroger totals those rebates and sends Graham a check.

Our partnership with EL Education empowers our teachers to unleash the potential of their students. EL Education is built on ten design principles that reflect research based thinking about teaching, learning, and the culture of schools. The Graham School's habits of learning have grown out of the design principles: Self-Direction, Perseverance, Teamwork & Collaboration, Service & Stewardship, and Adventure & Risk.

TGS is a School-wide Title 1 program, enabling us to receive Federal Funds to ensure that our students receive the support they need to reach and exceed grade level goals in reading and math. We welcome parent involvement in planning, review and improvement of Title 1 programs. Please contact Debbie Addison at addison.2@thegrahamschool.org with any questions. Click here for the Parent Pact.

Per House Bill 21 community schools are required to perform a monthly review of student files and randomly select families for residency verification. Please contact the school immediately in case of an address change. Proof of residency must be submitted within two weeks of an address change. If evidence is not provided, requests for additional documentation or a home visit may occur.

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Email: frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org
Website: https://www.thegrahamfamilyofschools.org/default.aspx
Location: 3950 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 262-1111
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