Columbus Connections
Columbus Connections
October 13, 2023
Welcome to our weekly newsletter for Columbus Elementary families! Every Friday we will share good news, important information, and of course our STAR STUDENTS with you.
Important Dismissal Information for 10/17 & 10/18
Student Pick Up will be in the cafeteria on Tuesday and Wednesday this coming week due to the PTA Book Fair.
Week in Review
It has been a beautiful fall week at Columbus. Our third graders had a special visit from the Valhalla Fire Department. They had an informative presentation about fire safety and checked out the trucks and fire apparatus. Our fourth graders began working on their “Creative Creatures” in art with Mrs. Chambers. They will become the centerpiece of next month’s celebration of learning night. Our fifth graders finished up one of their favorite units in physical education, football. I am also proud of how many STAR students we have at CES this week! Please visit the around Columbus section below for some pictures.
Important Dates
Tuesday, October 17th
- PTA Book Fair Food Truck Event 5:00 -8:00 pm
- Road Grub Mobile, Graziella's and Jimmy's Soft Serve Ice Cream (Apple Cider Donuts & Popcorn)
Thursday, October 19th
- 3rd Grade Celebration of Learning - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, October 24th
- Picture Day
Thursday, October 26th
- Parent/teacher Conferences -11:15 am Dismissal
Star Students
⭐ Week of October 9th ⭐
Anna Fitzpatrick - Offered to clean up a water spill in the STEM classroom to help the teacher.
Sarah Robin-Raju - She is always a role model in class with her behavior and how she acts toward others.
Kendall Rivera
Gianna Drogan
Ella Quin
Helped dry the slides on the playground so kids could use them at recess.
Abigail Rogerson - Offered to help the monitor with a task at recess.
Valentina Gutta - Cleaned up someone else’s mess in the cafeteria.
Logan Petrellese - He is always there to help others when needed.
Macky Coulibaly - Immediately went to assist his friend who dropped his books in the hallway.
Neve Conlan
Arya Garlasco
Ella Camaj
Chloe Saracino
These girls helped clean up a spill in the cafeteria that wasn’t theirs.
Isabella DiNardi - Cleaned up water on the slides and the chalk from the playground.
Maxim Sokolowski - He held the door for his class and waited patiently for everyone to pass through.
Lukas Gjokaj - Offered his snack to a student who didn’t have one.
Isabella Benanti - Always holds the door open for classmates, she’s very respectful during the school day.
Addison Lucas - Helped to clean off the slide at recess for kids to use.
Logan Petrellese - Cleaned up another person’s mess without being asked.
Liliana Rivera - Helped a student who was sad about losing something feel better.
Yosten Mendoza - Replaced missing food for one of his friends.
Adriana McNulty
Jack Nugent
Picked up papers that someone else dropped to help keep the classroom clean.
Around Columbus
Click the Picture Above for a Short Video
District Information Links
Student Attendance
If your child is going to be absent, please use School Dismissal Manager to report their absence. As always if you have any health-related questions you can call the Nurse's Office, at 769-8537.
Visiting the Building
Please be prepared to show your photo ID whenever you visit the building. You will not be able to enter without it. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
Cell Phones and Wearable Smart Devices
Please be advised Columbus students should not have personal communication devices with them during the school day. If they choose to bring a device to school, it should remain in their backpack. They are responsible for the device. If a child is wearing a GPS tracking device for safety purposes, we ask that it be placed on the teacher's desk during instructional time. They will be allowed to wear it during lunch and recess.
Such devices include, but are not limited to:
Cell phones
Wearable devices/smart wearables/tablets that are capable of recording/viewing audio, photographic, or video content
Wearable devices/smartwatches/tablets that are capable of sending/receiving text, audio, or video messages
580 Columbus Avenue
ThornwoodNY10594
(914) 769-8538
Daily School Hours 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.