• 3/3 Panorama Survey Starts
• 3/5 NO SCHOOL Professional Development
• 3/5 GABLES PTA Spring Flower Sale Begins
• 3/11 PTA Meeting
• 3/14 Panorama Survey Ends
• 3/19 GABLES PTA Spring Flower Sale Ends
• 3/21 End of the 3rd Quarter
• 3/21 Book Nook
• 3/26 NO SCHOOL Records Day
• 3/28 Report Cards in Parent Portal

• 4/1-2 Ohio State Testing ELA
• 4/3 Multicultural Night
• 4/8 PTA Meeting
• 4/15-16 Ohio State Testing MATH
• 4/17 Early Dismissal
• 4/18-25 NO SCHOOL Spring Break
• 4/29-30 Ohio State Testing Science (5th grade only)

Hello Gables Parents! The second Panorama survey of the year will be starting on March 3rd.

You may be asking "Remind me, what is the Panorama Survey again?"

• Columbus City Schools (CCS) created the vision that each student will have a world-class model of public education that prepares all students to be Portrait-ready graduates and reach their full potential. The Panorama Survey, administered yearly since 2017-18, was developed by CCS in partnership with Panorama Education to measure progress toward that goal and gather feedback from our community. This year, we are excited about the new, shortened, more streamlined version that will allow us to take action steps based on your feedback.
  
  

• You will be sent a parent QR code to access the Panorama survey beginning March 3rd. The survey will be open until March 14th. For questions, please contact us at panorama@columbus.k12.oh.us.
  
  

• To learn more about the Panorama survey please visit Whole Child Supports / Panorama
  
  Taking this survey is so valuable to our school, it gives a voice to all partners involved with our student education, from student to staff and guardians. Please also remember that this is an anonymous survey. You will see additional information about the survey and the QR code to take it next week in the smore. Thank you for participating!

We love to learn!

Kate Green

Family Ambassador

kgreen2@columbus.k12.oh.us

School-aged kids (6 to 12 years)

Recommended sleep duration: 9 to 12 hours

When your child starts going to school, their No. 1 job is to learn. Getting sufficient sleep will go a long way toward keeping them engaged during their classes.

“Kids who aren’t getting enough sleep are more likely to have problems concentrating and behaving appropriately at school,” Dr. Shah shares. “Insufficient sleep can affect them in ways that make them fall behind their peers in classroom performance.”

Beyond the classroom, a lack of sleep also can make it difficult to keep up in sports or other extracurricular activities. Establish healthy bedtime routines, and get those zzzz's!

Author Michelle Houts is coming to our school on Wednesday, March 12th! Learn more about her at www.michellehouts.com. To order signed books for delivery the day of the visit, please turn in the form below with exact cash or a check made out to GABLES PTA to Ms. Buchan or Mrs. Graham by FRIDAY February 26th.

Did you know that our character trait this month is kindness? There are so many books and videos at our fingertips to help teach our kids kindness and compassion, but what does kindness mean?

I found a great article online that delves into kindness a bit further. According to the dictionary ...

Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

But kindness means so much more ...

Kindness can mean different things to different people. The meaning is in how YOU choose to show it. Be it through empathy, acceptance, kind gestures, thoughtfulness, the possibilities are entirely up to you. Kindness might look like being helpful or showing empathy. It may mean doing nice things without expecting nice things in return.

Kindness is more than being nice.

Kindness goes beyond merely being nice. Think about it - would you prefer people to describe you to be "kind" or "nice?" There can be a lack of sincerity in just being nice; there is often a perception of doing the minimum. Whereas being kind is doing intentional, voluntary acts of kindness. Not only when it’s easy to be kind, but when it’s hard to be.

Kindness is a movement.

Has someone ever done something kind to you and all you wanted to do after was pay it forward? That’s because kindness is a chain reaction. It’s a wave that keeps rolling, and all it needs is one person to start it. One small kind act can cause a ripple effect that impacts an entire community. If we are all focused on being kind, we are creating a movement of change. You know that famous "be the change you wish the see in the world" quote? That quote isn't just about change, and it isn't only about one person being able to change their world. It's bigger; it about a movement that can be started from one person acting with intention.

One of my favorites of all time is the Steve Hartman Kindness 101 series. Simply google it and you will come across many short videos to share with your child. Here is a great one on leadership.

We’re thrilled to let you know that our Gables PTA Spring Flower Sale starts on March 5th, 2025! IMPORTANT NOTE: The way we order flowers has changed this year, to take part, it’s important to register for the sale using this link:

https://gableselementary.sowzer.com/parent-signup

By registering, you get to decide what information to share. You’ll receive a personalized household link to share with friends, family, and coworkers. Many people enjoy decorating their homes and yards with spring plants, so we hope they’ll choose to support our school with a purchase that they'd likely buy elsewhere anyway. Plus, the flower quality is AMAZING!

Once you register for the sale, you'll receive email reminders throughout the sale with important details, including when it starts and ends, as well as pickup dates and times. Share your link on social media, at work or anywhere you gather with friends, loved ones and co-workers.

Here are some key dates to keep in mind:

Sale Starts: Mar 5th, 2025
Sale Ends: Mar 19th, 2025
Pickup Date: Apr 28th, 2025
Pickup Time: 3:00 PM

Your family's personalized link can help us spread the word and grow our school community, even if you’re not planning to make a purchase yourself.

If you have any questions about registering or anything else, please feel free to reach out the Gables PTA at gablesgators@gmail.com.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) remains fully committed to providing safe learning environments for students regardless of immigration status, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status, disability, or genetic information. The safety of our students and staff will always be a key priority and responsibility of the District.

Please See the Smore link below for up to date information from Dr. Chapman regarding district policy and practices related to student safety and wellbeing.

Family Resources from The Education Service Center of Central Ohio

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESC) has compiled a list of community resources in Central Ohio to help support undocumented students and families. Please feel free to share this information with staff in your school, and provide appropriate resources to families in need.

The Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESC) provides school districts and schools with professional development, technology, human resource, and administrative supports, and direct student services that help improve student learning, enhance the quality of instruction, expand equitable access to resources, and maximize operating and fiscal efficiencies.

Please see the list below for recourses.

Celebrate Black History Month

Happy Black History Month! We are celebrating Black history, achievements, and culture. The Columbus Metropolitan Library locations will be hosting special events about Black art, literature, music, beauty, and history all month at library branch locations around the city.

Check out the Columbus Metropolitan Library's website for most up-to-date events planned for the remainder of February.

Columbus City School is looking for referees for the basketball season for 4-6th grades. No experience is necessary. Volunteers don't need to be certified. They just need to have a general knowledge of the game and encouragement.

Please Contact Carissa Izzo with questions: cizzo@columbus.k12.oh.us

The Worthington Community Center hosts Family Nights most Friday evenings throughout the year

Kids of all ages enjoy the free fun, which includes arts and crafts, little tykes gym activities, and big kids’ gym activities. There are themed activities and crafts to enjoy.

The activities last from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m, and are the perfect way to usher in the weekend with some active fun. Adults must stay with their children and cannot attend without children.

Registration required. Walk-ins permitted if space allows.

February 28: Imagination Station
March 7: Read Across America

Worthington Community Center
345 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085

Here is a list of Columbus Community Partners providing assistance.
Asian American Community Center - is a non-profit community-based organization serving needs of all Asian Pacific Islanders in Central Ohio. AACS has led efforts to empower and develop the local Asian community through its expansive and proactive programs and services.

LSS 211 offers services from homeless shelters to senior living. Call 211.

City of Columbus CARES Act offers assistance with utilities.

Cap4Kids provides resources for families in the areas of meals, housing, utilities, mental health and lots more.

Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio offers pharmacy services and medicines, counseling on proper medication usage, health screenings, wellness education, and social program assistance for those who cannot afford them. (614) 227-0301
Community Refugee and Immigration Service (CRIS) is an independent non-profit agency serving refugees, asylees, and immigrants in central Ohio. They help refugees and immigrants achieve successful integration into the central Ohio community.

Clintonville Resource Center serving all of Central Ohio by providing assistance through the food pantry, child and youth programs, senior services and kinship care programs.

Ethiopian Tewahado Social Services (ETSS) assists immigrant and refugee families and low-income individuals in Central Ohio through education, training, supportive services, and self-development opportunities.

Franklin County Childrens Services Guide provides information on local emergency or non-emergency assistance to families.
Mid Ohio Food Bank provides food locations by zip code.

MY Project USA is a non-profit organization. It is the first and the only national initiative that is addressing the challenges facing the American Youth, especially in the immigrant and refugee communities from various Muslim countries.
OhioKAN ensures every kinship and adoptive family who wants support navigating the resources available to them can get it.

Project Connect provides help to families living in shelters, car, motel, campground and doubled-up families.

Teaching Tolerance provides guidance for educators on how to handle students that are going through the stress/fear of deportation.

Click the links below for helpful resource lists and tools:

• Columbus Winter Warming Centers – Interactive Map
• Columbus Winter Warming Centers – PDF
• Clothing, Hygiene Items, and Home Goods Resource List
• Utility & Housing Payment Assistance Programs
• Best Gas Prices in Columbus
• Free Home Weatherization for Income-Eligible Franklin County Residents
• Grief Support, Support Groups, Substance Use Help, and More
• Emergency Food Help
• Emergency Housing Help
• Helpful Hotlines
• Columbus Street Card
• How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather

If you are calling the school office about 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!

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