The Graham School News O'Graham
July 2023
Upcoming Events
- Wed. Aug. 16 & Thurs. Aug. 17 - Orientation Nights - 4:30-6:30pm *Details will be sent home soon!
- Mon. Aug. 21 - First Day of School
- Tues. Aug. 22- Wed. Aug. 23 - MAP Assessments
- Mon. Aug. 28 - First day for CSCC classes
- Mon. Sept. 4 - No School - Labor Day
- Tues. Sept. 5 - 9th & 10th Grade Field Trip
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Important School Information
- School day hours - 8:00am-3:30pm
- Summer Front Desk Hours - 9:00am-3:00pm (ends Aug. 7)
- School Year Front Desk Hours - 7:15-4:00pm - frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org
IMPORTANT SCHOOL MEAL INFORMATION
The Graham Family of Schools participates in the National School Lunch Program that allows for all families to apply for free or reduced meals. Lunch is available to all students, should they choose not to participate in the school meal program, students may bring their lunch from home. NO OUTSIDE FOOD MAY BE ORDERED OR DELIVERED AS THIS DIRECTLY VIOLATES THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM POLICY.
New and Returning Families - It is time to complete the Free and Reduced Meals Application!
All families should fill out a Free & Reduced School Meals Application to see if they qualify for free or reduced meal pricing. Please complete the application and return it to the front office as soon as possible. The TGS front office is open Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-3:00pm. Please contact Roxanne Holonitch at frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org with any questions.
Click here to print and complete the free and reduced application.
TGFS Is Hiring!
Summer Meal Information
All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals aged 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) through their current enrollment in educational programs are also eligible for free summer meals. For a full list of locations near you for summer of 2023 please visit the link listed below, or you can call 1-866-3-HUNGRY(486479).
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Food-and-Nutrition/Summer-Food-Service-Program
Complete your student's Annual Student Registration TODAY!
We look forward to having your student continue to be enrolled at The Graham School, however, your student's spot the 23-24 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.
TGS Yard Signs
THE OHIO AFTERSCHOOL CHILD ENRICHMENT (ACE) EDUCATIONAL SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM
We would like to take this opportunity to spread the word about The Ohio Afterschool Child Enrichment (ACE) Educational Savings Account Program. This initiative offers qualifying families a $1,000 credit per child, which can be used to cover various educational activities. These activities are specifically designed to help accelerate learning for children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information, please visit https://education.ohio.gov/ohioace. We kindly ask that you share this information with other families who may benefit from this program. Thank you for your support in ensuring that our students receive the best possible education.
Do you have co-workers, friends, or family members looking for high school options for the 2023-24 school year?
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.
Please contact Bryan Kossmann, Enrollment Coordinator/Registrar at bkossmann.1@thegrahamschool.org or 614-262-111for more information about The Graham School.
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 Information
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