The Graham School News O'Graham
May 2023
Upcoming Events
- Wed. May 17 - Crew Days
- Wed. May 24 - Crew Days
- Mon. May 29 - No School - Memorial Day
- Tues. May 30 - Enrollment Information Session at 6:30pm - Virtual - Please e-mail Pam Boseker at pboseker@thegrahamschool.org to RSVP. Click here to join the session.
- Wed. May 31 - Last Day of School - Senior Symposium and Awards
- Wed. May 31 - Community Presentation Night - 4:30-6:30pm
- Thurs. June 1 - Fri. June 2 - No School - PD Days
- Fri. June 2 - Graduation Practice at 1:00pm
- Sat. June 3 - Graduation - 1:00-3:30pm
- Tues. June 6 - In Person Enrollment Information Session at 6:030pm - Please e-mail Pam Boseker at pboseker@thegrahamschool.org to RSVP.
- Wed. Aug. 16 & Thurs. Aug. 17 - Open House *Details sent home soon!
- Mon. Aug. 21 - First Day of School
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Important School Information
- Academic Calendar - 22-23
- School day hours - 8:00am-3:30pm
- TGS Office Hours - 7:30am-4:00pm - frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org
- Starting on Monday, June 5 - Monday, August 7 the front office summer hours will be 9:00am-3:00pm.
April Student of the Month
TGFS Is Hiring!
It's time to complete your student's Annual Student Registration for 2023-24!
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 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.
- As you set up your account you will be asked to create your own PIN.
- 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.
- NOTE: BEFORE trying to update the information, choose Yes or No at the beginning of each section.
- Once you have completed all seven parts, select Save and Submit to District.
- 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.
Walkabout Program
Every spring semester TGS seniors participate in a Walkabout, and truly embrace our motto "encounter the world," by learning outside of the classroom and in the community. This year our Seniors took advantage of volunteer opportunities at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, learned animal behavior at Reale Dog Training, acquired job skills at Robbie's Hobbies, studied culinary arts at Cap City Diner, and aided seniors at the Clintonville Resource Center, among other exciting and engaging opportunities.
Mural at Marzetti Co.
Important Message To Families Of Seniors
To be eligible for graduation seniors must:
- Meet all walkabout requirements
- Pass all classes
- Complete flex credit classes
- Complete requirements for the Ohio Means Jobs Readiness Seal
Attention Senior Families
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:
- 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 plans for 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 hold the graduation ceremony in the gym at the school.
The graduation fee this year is $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
OELPA Assessments Update
OELPA assessments (for English Learners) finished in March. The school will receive scores in mid-May and families will receive score reports in June. Students who score any combination of 4s and 5s on the individual OELPA tests exit services. Those students continue to receive appropriate ESOL services until the start of the next school year, and we monitor exited students for up to 4 years.
TGS Yard Signs
Do you have co-workers, friends, or family members looking for high school options for the 2023-24 school year?
Tell them about our upcoming Virtual Enrollment Information Session on Tues. May 30 at 6:30pm! Please e-mail Pam Boseker at pboseker@thegrahamschool.org to RSVP for all sessions.
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.
ODNR Youth Career Connection Fair
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.
The Graham School is on Facebook and Instagram! Please like and follow!
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGrahamSchool
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tgscolumbus/
When you shop at Kroger you can help TGS raise money for class supplies!
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.
Breakfast at The Graham School
EL Education
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.
Title 1
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.
RESIDENCY VERIFICATION NOTIFICATION
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.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
The Graham School
Email: frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org
Website: https://www.thegrahamfamilyofschools.org/default.aspx
Location: 3950 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: (614) 262-1111
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Graham-School-203552974632