Columbus Connections
Columbus Connections
January 19, 2024
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.
Week in Review
Cleary winter is in full swing this week. Please check the flyers section below for some new exciting after school enrichment opportunities.
Important Dates
Thursday, February 1st
- 5th Grade Celebration of Learning 6:30 pm
- 4th Grade Music Recital at Columbus -9:00 am
- 4th Grade Colonial Fair
- Please check email from earlier today for volunteer intonation.
Star Students
⭐ Week of January 16th ⭐
Mikhail Yazdani - Helped his friend carry his instrument when his hands were full.
Isabella DiNardi
Ella Quin -
Cleaned up several games during indoor recess.
Alyssa Hernandez - Bought a snack for her classmate who forgot her money.
Amir Celaj - Reported a bathroom issue to an adult in the building.
Kelcie Tsang - Was responsible for cleaning up for someone in the cafeteria.
Ella Amy - Helped a student feel calmer when they were frustrated.
Jaclyn Micela - Cleaned up a friend’s mess in the cafeteria.
Around Columbus
Check back next week.
District Information Links
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
580 Columbus Avenue
ThornwoodNY10594
(914) 769-8538
Daily School Hours 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.