• OCT.
  
• 10/4 Fall Mums Flower Pickup at Gables 3-6pm
  
• 10/7 Panorama Survey Begins for Parents & Guardians
• 10/8 PTA Zoom Meeting
• 10/11 Walkathon
• 10/11 Book Nook
• 10/18 NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day
  
• 10/23 NO SCHOOL Records Day
• 10/25 Skate Zone Party
• 10/25 Report Cards in Parent Portal
  
  

Thank you to our families who joined us at our first Bingo night of the year. I saw lots of smiling faces and families having a great time together. Thank you to our PTA for putting on an awesome night for our Gables community to enjoy. We are lucky to have these parents enriching the lives of all students at Gables; not every school in the district has such a robust and active PTA. If you are looking for a way to get involved PTA is the perfect avenue. They are currently looking for family volunteers to help with the mum flower sale deliveries on Friday. If you have an hour of time to help between 12pm and 6pm, all hands are greatly appreciated. Also, signups are now open for the upcoming book nook and Gables Annual Walkathon on October 11th!

Next week the Panorama Survey will begin for Columbus City Schools. This is an excellent opportunity for parents to give feedback about how they are feeling and perceiving the academics and environment is at Gables Elementary. Please be on the lookout for more information.

We love to learn. Go get'em Gators!

Kate Green

Family Ambassador

kgreen2@columbus.k12.oh.us

Hello K-2 Gables Families.
To make sure that your child feels comfortable throughout the day, we kindly ask that you begin to pack an extra set of clothes in their backpack, just in case of any unexpected accidents. We find we especially need a set of pants and underwear included. Having a change of clothes on hand will help us keep your child feeling confident and at ease. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

While we do have some clothes at the school for emergencies we are lacking in the smaller sizes at the moment. If you would like to make a donation to the clothes closet, we are in need of boys and girls' underwear and pants in smaller sizes.

Happy Fall! So, what does the School Counselor do?

School Counselors coordinate school and community resources and provide referrals, as needed, to support students and promote their success. School Counselors collaborate and consult with school personnel, parents/guardians, community partners and agencies/organizations to coordinate support for ALL students.

Here at Gables, I provide:

• Classroom lessons

• Lead small groups

• Short-term individual counseling

• Consultation with parents and teachers

• School-wide programming such as PBIS, Kindness Week, etc.

Feel free to contact me any time!

Erin Lacey

Gables School Counselor

elacey@columbus.k12.oh.us

As part of the School Health Services of Columbus City Schools, and in fulfillment of Ohio Law 3313.69, school nurses conduct periodic student health screenings. These screenings include vision, hearing, and dental. The school nurses perform the various screenings in pre-kindergarten, special needs pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades and also when students are new to the school district.

Health screenings will be conducted at your child’s school throughout the school year. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the screening, please contact the school nurse Ms. Fackler at phone number 614-365-5499. She is available at school on the following day(s): Monday- Friday. Parents/Guardians will receive the results of all screening.

If you are calling the school office in regard to your student, and your call is not answered, please leave a message on the Gables Office voicemail and your call will be returned promptly.

Attendance Email:
If your child will be absent, please email below. If you are just running late to school, please bring your child into the school, you do not need to call ahead.

attendance.gables@columbus.k12.oh.us

Attendance Phone: 1-380-997-6025

PTA Email: gablesgators@gmail.com
Family Ambassador: Kgreen2@columbus.k12.oh.us

FACTline Email: factline@columbus.k12.oh.us

FACTline Phone: 614-221-FACT (614-221-3228)

Email: gableses@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: ccsoh.us/GablesES
Location: 1680 Becket Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: 614-365-5499

Learn the Gator Way!

Be Responsible!

Be Respectful!

Be Safe!

Be Kind!

That's the Gator Way, Chomp Chomp!

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE WALK-A-THON?

To include the entire Gables community in a fitness awareness event.

To make this a MAJOR PTA fundraiser.

Raise the funds needed to maintain and support PTA programming such as free school social events, Back to School Bash, and Field Day.

WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DO FOR THE WALK-A-THON?

Have a TON OF FUN!

Get Sponsors; Before the event students ask family, friends, or neighbors to sponsor them. Sponsors agree to donate a flat donation to the school.

Use their envelope to collect money for their school.

Run/walk route for 10 to 15 minutes on Walk-a-Thon Day.
All students participate regardless of pledges.

WHAT DO THE CHILDREN GET FROM THE WALK-A-THON?

Understanding of the importance of exercise.

Appreciation of teamwork, school unity and community building within Gables

WHAT ABOUT PLEDGES?

Sponsors donate a set amount, for example: $1,$5,$10,$20.

Please do not allow your children to go door-to-door alone to solicit donations.

If each student raises $20 in donations, we will achieve our goal.
If your family prefers not to solicit pledges, please consider making a donation.

An envelope will be sent home to collect donations. Write your student’s name on the envelope. There are several payment options, including cash, checks, or credit through the PayPal app.

There is a PayPal QR code on the envelope with directions.

Please hand in the labeled envelope to your child’s teacher by October 11th.

Is Your Parent Portal Account Activated? Stay engaged in your child's education by setting up and signing into the Columbus City Schools Parent Portal. Through the Parent Portal, you'll be able to securely access valuable information on your student(s):

• Teacher Contact
• Grades and Course Schedules
• Daily Attendance
• Missed Assignments
• Complete your Annual Update

The 2nd & 7 Columbus Kids’ Book Bank is hosting its 2024 Fall Giveaway, offering free books for readers of all ages! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stock up on exciting reads for the whole family. These giveaway events are open to the public, and you can grab books from their large inventory on the following dates:

• Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Visit bookbank.secondandseven.com for more details or call 614.396.8161. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to encourage reading at home!

Join the Centennial Cheerleaders for Cheer Camp, for grades K thru 8. All cheer camp attendees will learn chants and cheers during the two-day camp (Mon & Wed Oct. 7 & 9). Campers will cheer during the second quarter of the Grandview football game on Oct. 11. Cost is $35 for cheerleader. Capture the QR code to register today!

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually in the United States from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and recognizes the influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture and achievements of the U.S. Columbus is fortunate to have a rich and vibrant Latino community.

This month, consider supporting locally owned and operated Latinx businesses to celebrate and learn about the many cultures, traditions, and customs of our Latino/Hispanic community members. Thanks to Experience Columbus for compiling this list!

Click the link below to explore the "Experience Columbus" list of Latinx owned businesses in Columbus.

Here is the link for the calendar of events happening around Columbus for the entire month of September. There are over 60+ events to choose from for just this coming weekend!

https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/events/calendar/

Fall Fun! Columbus Pumpkin Patches, Farm Activities, Corn Mazes

Fall in Ohio is truly amazing; the leaves are changing, weather is (usually) mild, fall sports begins, and there are SO many fun, fall activities. Columbus is home to lots of great farms with fall activities, pumpkin patches, and festivals.

From simple pumpkin patches to corn mazes and all-day fun with kids, check out these amazing farms and pumpkin patches in Columbus, organized by location.

Please call the individual farms or click on the links for more information or questions, as offerings may change throughout the season. Happy Fall!