Columbus Connections

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.

Please make sure you are adhering to the morning drop off procedures outline below. Recently a number of people have been avoiding the drop off line.

Thank you for your cooperation.

If you are driving your child to school, the regular arrival time begins at approximately 8:05 a.m. in front of Columbus. Please do not enter the parking lot until directed by a staff member.

Please follow the procedures below for drop-off:

• You are strongly encouraged to access Columbus using the northbound lanes of Columbus Avenue to enter the campus. Making a right turn into the campus will help with the traffic flow.

• Pull all the way up to the front of the building using the bus lane.

• Please make sure your child is prepared to exit your vehicle when you approach the front entrance.

This week has been a spirited week of excitement and learning at Columbus. Our student council organized a full week of spirit themed days this week. Students and staff dressed up in their favorite sports team gear, pajamas and of course ended the week with Wildcat Spirit! Our third grade students had an amazing math night yesterday. Families participated in a variety of math related games and activities, with the goal of building fact fluency. Our fifth grade started an exciting STEM diorama project with Ms.Gabriele. Several of our fifth grade students also presented “Wildcat Pumpkins” to the board of education this past Wednesday evening as part of Board of Education Recognition Month. We greatly appreciate all of the support the board provides for our great programs at Columbus. Please visit the around Columbus section below for some pictures.

Tuesday, October 24th

• Picture Day

Thursday, October 26th

• Parent/teacher Conferences -11:15 am Dismissal

Wednesday, November 1st

• Parent/teacher Conferences -11:15 am Dismissal

Luca Smacchia

Jason Ewen

Both boys picked up garbage in the cafeteria that wasn’t theirs.

Lucas Anderson - When the class received a new student, she needed a locker and there were none left within their class row. Lucas offered to move his locker to another section, away from his class, so she could be with her new classmates.

Riley Cudden - Told the recess monitor when someone was crying at recess so she could get help.

Frank Moraco - At recess the girls didn’t have a ball to play with and the boys had more than one so he took it upon himself to give one up so they could play.

Benjamin Molina - Sat with a classmate who was sitting alone at lunch to keep him company.

Benjamin Dewald - Sat with a classmate who was sitting alone at lunch to keep him company.

Isabella DiNardi - Cleaned up a mess at another table in the cafeteria that she was not responsible for.

Adriana Curanaj - Helped a classmate catch up with his work while he was out of the room.

Carlie Cangialosi - She provided kind and encouraging words to a classmate who was having a challenging day.

Giuliana Piccininni - There was a mess in the classroom and she cleaned it up without being asked.

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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