Hubbard Elementary School News

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Happy New Year Hubbard Families and welcome back!

I hope you all had a safe, relaxing and enjoyable winter break! It is still so surprising how quickly the school year is going. It is never easy to return to the routines and demands of work and school after a long break, so we took time on Wednesday to do rotation stations where we reviewed routines and expectations in all areas of the building. Later that afternoon students met Rascal the Racoon who led us in an anti-bullying rally and talked about being a friend and not a bully. Students seemed to enjoy the lively performance. If they haven't already spoken to you about the assembly, be sure to ask them.

Operation Warm, a non-profit organization chose Hubbard to donate brand new coats for our students! Most of our students have already come home with their new coat. If your student was absent or if their size needed to be ordered, we will be sending those home as soon as they become available.

This is also a busy time of the year as we have so much more content to cover and many activities and celebrations. We look forward to sharing all of this with you in the coming weeks and months. As we enter the second half of the year, I continue to be amazed at the academic progress of our students and staff commitment to providing all students with what they need to be successful. Thank you, families, for your continued support of the work we do here each day. We couldn't do it without you😉 Everyone have a great weekend and stay safe and warm!

Principal McGaughy

It's hard to come back after a 2 week break when it's cold. For all students who have perfect attendance and attend every day the first week back to school (January 6-10), they will have an opportunity to win a chance to ask a Columbus Crew member a question!

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns regarding getting your student to school on time.

• January 17th- Quarter Party Carnival- volunteers needed!
• January 20-22 No school for students
• January 24th and Jan 31st Smiles Dental Program
• Jan 29-Feb 9 Scholastic Book Fair
• Jan 30- Parent-Teacher Conferences
• February 9 1-4 PM Lantern Festival
  
  **no PTO meeting this month**

Let Me Run is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. Twice a week for seven weeks, trained volunteer coaches lead an elementary or middle school team through practice. Designed to amplify confidence, self-expression, and respect for others, each practice includes a lesson that incorporates running, games and activities. Each fall and spring season culminates in a 5k race festival that celebrates the boys’ personal growth.Volunteers needed! Sign up here

Girls on the Run inspires individuals of all abilities to discover, build, and grow their self-confidence. Together, they experience a sense of belonging and connection as a team. Volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. At the end of the season, the team completes a Community Impact Project and a 5K together, which provides a tangible sense of accomplishment and sets a confident mindset into motion.

Girls on the Run is for grades 3-5. In order to form a team we need at least 2 coaches. Training will be provided, so it doesn't matter if you've ever coached before or if you are a runner. Please sign up here.

Season will run from March 3- May 18th, with practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-5:15 pm. Coaches do not have be parents of a participating student, so if you have a friend or family member who would be interested they can also apply to volunteer! High school students age 16-18 can apply to be junior coaches to assist the team as well.

Your child is bringing home a SMILES dental form. If you scan the QR code, you can read and fill it out in another language. The drop-down menu is in the upper right-hand corner to select your language.

If you do not have your own dentist, please sign up!

Important dates:
January 24 SMILES Dental Program coming to Hubbard for initial screenings

January 31 SMILES Dental Program for treatments! Cleaning, x-ray, fluoride, and coating to stop decay.

You may register with the forms that will be going home or online. You may scan the barcode on the form for different language choices. Please make sure that all parts of the forms are completed, or they cannot see your student. If you do not have insurance, you can mark that you need a grant and then sign your name. Please contact nurse Becky with questions. rgee1@columbus.k12.oh.us

Jan 27&28 - 4th and 5th graders
Special program on growth and development, includes hygiene/puberty information.

Jan 30- 2nd graders
Columbus Public Health Dental Sealant presentation

Feb 10- CPH Dental Sealant program is coming to Hubbard for the 2nd graders and to check those in 3rd grade that received treatment last year. I strongly recommend this program! Sealants are usually not covered by insurance and this is an opportunity to get them for free. Deep grooves in the back teeth are a very common site for cavities. Sealants prevent food particles from getting into those cracks, thereby stopping the formation of cavities. CPH is able to spend more time with each student, allowing for a better sealant than SMILES can provide.

When to keep your child home from school:

It is sometimes difficult to tell if you should send your child to school or not when they have coughs, runny noses, etc.

Keep your child home if any of these are true:

*Fever: A temperature of 100°F or higher

*Vomiting or diarrhea: A child should stay home for 24 hours after vomiting or having diarrhea. A single episode without a fever may not be reason enough to miss school.

*Rash: A new rash accompanied by a fever, headache, drowsiness, or other signs of illness

*Sore throat: A persistent sore throat could be a sign of strep throat or a virus. If strep throat is the cause, your child should take antibiotics for at least 24 hours before returning to school.

*Head lice: Your child should stay home until they have been treated for head lice.

*Severe cold or flu: A child with a severe cold or the flu should stay home until they are fever-free for 24 hours.

*Lethargy: If a student is too tired to be able to concentrate and learn, he or she should stay home.

*Other illnesses that may require your child to stay home include COVID-19, norovirus, chickenpox, measles, and hand, foot, and mouth disease

We will need volunteers to help with the Quarter Party on January 17th from 1-3:30. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Ms Washington at kwashington1@columbus.k12.oh.us.

There are also multiple opportunities throughout the year to help out with various events. Please fill out the online form below, or return the paper form that has been sent home so that we know your availability to help out. If you have ideas for events you would like to see, please note that as well.

There is an option to translate the online form.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Hubbard Jan 29th–Feb 9th, 2025.

• The Book-Fair will last ALL WEEK- students will be permitted to shop during their Library Period. Checked out books will be renewed!

• This book fair is E-Wallet/Debit/Credit Card ONLY; your student will bring home information about how to purchase books

• Parent Teacher Conference Book Fair Hours: 3:45-6pm

• Chinese Lunar Festival Hours: Open-2pm 2:30pm-4pm

Did you know the ESL Department has a designated call center in over seven foreign languages?
If you need assistance for a school or district related event outside of school hours, or in a language not on this list, please reach out to me and I will help arrange for an interpreter.

School Choice Dates to apply for the 2025-2026 School Year:

• High School & Middle School Lottery Applications: Accepted via the Parent Portal for the lottery draw Monday, January 6, 2025 through Friday, February 28, 2025. Late applications are added to the bottom of the waitlist in the date/time order of receipt.
• Elementary School Lottery Applications: On-time lottery applications accepted via the Parent Portal for the lottery draw Monday, February 3, 2025 through Monday, March 31, 2025. Late applications are added to the bottom of the waitlist in the date/time order of receipt.
• Selective Admissions Applications: Applications available to eligible students Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with a submission deadline of Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications must be submitted via the Parent Portal.
• Request to Return to Homeschool Application: Accepted via the Parent Portal Monday, January 6, 2025, through Friday, March 21, 2025.
• Reservations: Accepted via the Parent Portal for eligible students from Monday, January 6, 2025, through Friday, January 31, 2025.
• ROTC: Accepted via the Parent Portal Monday, January 6, 2025 through Friday February 21, 2025.

Types of School Choice Applications:

School Choice Lottery: For parents/guardians of KG-12th grade students wishing to apply to attend a school other than the school assigned.

Reservation Admissions: For students who currently attend a school that is eligible to reserve a seat in the next school with the same programming. Reservation applications will be available on January 6, 2025 and must be submitted by January 31, 2025 via the School Choice link in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Request to Return to Home School: For students attending a school in Columbus City Schools that is not their school of address. The request will be available for submission beginning on January 6, 2025 and must be submitted via the School Choice link in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by March 21, 2025.

Selective Admissions: For students who meet specific criteria. The Selective Admissions application will be available on January 8, 2025, for students who qualify, and must be submitted via the School Choice link in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by January 31, 2025.

Inter-District Open (IOE) Enrollment: For students living outside of the Columbus City Schools boundaries and wish to attend a school in the CCS District. IOE application deadlines follow the same deadlines as the School Choice Lottery.

Do you have access to your parent portal? If not, please let me know and I can help you set it up!
See below for a tutorial on the Infinite Campus parent portal. You can also pick up instructions from the front office in several languages.

The Ohio State College of Engineering CARE Office's K-16 Outreach team is working with the student organization, Lambda Psi, to present “Lego League Jr.” Students 6-10 years old will get the opportunity to be mentored by Ohio State engineering students as they build the SUBMERGED kit in teams and work through the engineering process. This free program will be held at Northland High School every Saturday from January 25- March 1, 10am-1pm. Snacks and lunch will be provided. We are spreading the word to fill 50 spots for 6-10 year old participants and would love to have your students register!

Please contact Dr. Parker at parker.86@osu.edu or

Nia Johnson at johnson.7353@osu.edu with any questions or concerns

January 11th - February 15th

King Arts Complex from 2:00-3:00 PM

BalletMet Studios from 3:30-4:30 PM

Saturday African Dance sessions starting in January. They still have many spots open in both the King Arts Complex session and in the BalletMet Academy session. This opportunity is for students ages 8-12 years old and free of charge. Registrations are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Save the date for the King Arts Music Art Drama summer camp! This camp will run in the evenings June 2-6. I will send the registration info when it is available.

• June 2-6, 5:30-9pm each night

• $22.50/student

• Includes dinner each night

• Grades K-8

• Campers sign up for 2 of 4 tracks: Music, Art, Drama, Creative Writing. Each night will include gathering time, creative session for each of the students' two chosen tracks taught by experienced educators in each field. The week will culminate in a showcase/art show on Friday June 6.

Give your family the gift of science learning with a free membership to COSI! Thanks to the generosity of the Robert Weiler Company, Columbus City Schools 5th-grade students and their families can receive FREE year-round visits to COSI! Elementary School Family Ambassadors can also receive these memberships!

Memberships are limited. Don't wait. Apply today! First come, first served. Application closes on February 28th, 2025.

Please use the link below to register for your FREE membership.

Join Seeds of Caring for our annual MLK Day of Youth Service and help us share this message with youth across Columbus. Together, we can make Monday, January 20 a day on, and not a day off. Seeds of Caring's Day of Youth Service is part of the larger MLK Open House event put on by The King Arts Complex every year and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration at Ohio History Connection. Seeds of Caring, with the generous support of White Castle and other sponsors, will have five different stations set up where kids ages 2-12 —along with their grown-ups — can contribute to their community in meaningful ways in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Activities will include: assembling cleaning kits for recently housed neighbors, making breakfast kits for kids experiencing food insecurity, creating sun catchers for senior friends to brighten their day, designing “Use Your Voice” posters, as well as a dream catcher reflection craft. This event is FREE but does require registration.

Please see link below for registration information.

Nationwide Children's offers free Triple P Parenting workshops. Call or email to register for the option that is best for your family. Interpreters available for multiple languages.

To sign up, call (614) 355-8099 or email TripleP@NationwideChildrens.org

For Spanish speakers: Confirmar asistencia a Megan Derby escribiendo a megan.derby@nationwidechildrens.org o llame al (614) 809-2009 Servicios prestados en español por personal bilingüe

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Attendance Email: attendance.hubbard@columbus.k12.oh.us

Attendance Phone Number: (380) 997-6030 (available 24/7)

Email: hubbardes@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/HubbardElementary
Location: 104 West Hubbard Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Phone: (614) 365-5564

Email: rhallaveld1@columbus.k12.oh.us
Location: Hubbard Elementary School
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call/text: 575-313-1927