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.

It has been another busy week at Columbus as we closed out the first trimester today. All grade levels will be shifting to their second STEAM rotation of the school year starting on Monday. Our third graders had an amazing trip to the NY Botanical Gardens. The children learned about math and science as well as having the chance to view the many wonderful holiday themed displays. We also recognized our Ben’s Bells recipients for the month of November. These students and staff members showed us how acts of kindness make a difference in the lives of others. Please see the pictures in the around Columbus section.

Tuesday, December 12th

• Instructional Bond Vote @ WHS

Thursday, December 14th

• 5th Grade Winter Concert@ WHS

• Lulgjuraj/Valvano/Carmody/Fornara at 6:30

• Malone/Rutledge/Turco at 7:30

Friday, December 15th

• Holiday Sweater Day

Friday, December 22nd

• Early Dismissal -11:55 pm

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Massimo Pannone - Chose to play quietly with a friend who was injured during recess.

Leo Zaccagnino - Helped the recess monitor by making sure the playground was clear before going back into the school.

Gabriella Bolin - She made a card for a classmate that got hurt and asked everyone to sign.

Grayson Burczyk - Is always a role model while riding the bus.

Ryan Liller - Taught a classmate how to do something when he was having difficulty.

Sofia Orlando - Recognized that her friend’s hands were cold at recess and gave her a pair of gloves to use.

Gianmatteo Cheron - When everyone was lining up, he stayed behind to clean the table in the cafeteria.

Frank Taylor

Michael Paterno

Matthew Zeola - Reported a bathroom issue to an adult.

Christopher Gerring - Helped to clean a mess he didn’t make in art class.

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Transportation

Food Service

Curriculum and Instruction

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Gum Chewing

Students should not be be chewing gum in school or sharing gum with classmates.

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