I'm excited to see everyone at the Back to School Bash on Thursday night. Looks like the weather is going to cooperate with us this time around. We are still looking for some parent volunteers to help the event run seamlessly. This is a great opportunity to come and meet some of your students friends and parents, to continue to help build community in our school. If you have a moment to lend a hand, please contact our PTA President Erin Davis or use the signup genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054FAAAA2EAA8-50915382-back.
Also, the PTA will kick off the first book nook of the year on Friday. Your student can come shop and purchase a donated book for just .50 cents during the school day. We are always in need of book donations (especially graphic novels and sports themed books) and volunteers for this monthly event.
Finally, a reminder to all our parents and guardians that Gables will be hosting an Open House on September 24 for all the first through fifth grade classes. This is a great opportunity to come into the school and see what and where your student has been learning. You can make this a special moment by empowering your student to show off their space and school routines and introducing their teachers to you in the classroom setting. Stay engaged with your students and learn what their days look like while they are away from home. Seeing the classroom can be comforting to you and your student so you all have a better understanding of their school experience. I'm sure they have much to show you! Attending events like the Open House set a foundation for a positive partnership between parents, teachers, and the school and help our students and families to have a great year!
Come and introduce yourself to me, I will be there, and I can point you in the right direction and help with any questions. We love to learn. Go get'em Gators!
Kate Green
Family Ambassador
Stay Healthy with Flu Vaccine Clinics
We have some really good news for you! Did you know that vaccines can help keep you healthy and protected from getting sick? There is a special clinic happening at your student's school where they can get the flu shot. And guess what? The vaccine is absolutely FREE for everyone at the school in grades K-12, including the teachers and staff.
The clinic will take place at Gables Elementary on OCTOBER 1st, 2024.
Return completed paper consent by SEPTEMBER 25th 2024.
Register online at redcap.columbus.gov/surveys/?s=99A47HMDK4WTRPXH
Here's what you can expect at the vaccine clinic:
- Getting Vaccinated: The nurses at the clinic are trained to give your student the vaccines they need. It's quick and doesn't hurt too much!
- Learning about Vaccines: If you have any questions, don't worry! The nurses will happily answer them and explain why vaccines are important. They keep us safe and healthy!
- Free Vaccines: You don't have to worry about paying any money because all the vaccines at the clinic are completely free. It doesn't matter how much money you have; everyone can get vaccinated.
- Easy to Reach: The clinic will be at school, so your student won't have to go very far. We want it to be easy for everyone at school to go; they won't miss any school activities.
- Your Privacy Matters: Your student's information is private and safe. The people at the clinic will not share it, and nobody else will know about their health information.
The goal of the vaccine clinic is to keep you and everyone at your school heathy and safe.
By getting vaccinated, your student can protect themselves from getting sick with the flu.
To get the most up-to-date information about the vaccine clinic at the school you can ask the school nurse or call (614)645-9653.
So, let's not wait. Make sure to sign up your student for the vaccine clinic, get vaccinated and stay healthy!
Nurse Kim Fackler, M.Ed, BSN, RN
kfackler10333@columbus.k12.oh.us
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
DID YOU KNOW?
Regular school attendance in elementary school improves the chances that your child will read on grade level.
Columbus City Schools students missing more than 8 days are 56% less likely to meet 3GRG requirements.
Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with schoolwork, dealing with peer conflicts or facing some other potentially serious difficulty, and help is available.
Columbus City Schools students missing more than 8 days are 53% less likely to graduate on-time.
Erin Lacey
Gables School Counselor
LOGIN TO CLASSLINK
Directions for students to login to Classlink for i-ready at home
· Students can get to the Classlink sign on screen using the following link and sign in like they do at school.
https://launchpad.classlink.com/columbuscity
· If they are attempting to login on an iPad, they can either access through a browser, or they add the Classlink app. If they add the Classlink app, once it opens there is a left arrow on the log in screen. Tap that arrow and then search for Columbus City Schools to use their CCS log in. If they cannot log in to the first screen that comes up, they need to click the left arrow and find the Columbus City Schools district first.
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!
STUDENT HANDBOOK: YOUR GUIDE TO STUDENT SUCCESS
The 2024-2025 Student Guide to Success is now available. The publication contains important documents that must be filled out and returned to your student's school of attendance OR completed as part of the Parent Portal Annual Update (preferred method) in Infinite Campus. The Annual Update can be accessed in the Parent Portal by first clicking on “More” and then “Annual Update." If your scholar has a form on file and he or she is remaining at the same school this year, a new form will not have to be submitted. If your scholar has changed schools or matriculated to a new school, a new form must be submitted. Separate forms must be on file for each individual student.
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
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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!
