Columbus Africentric Prek - 5

Due to the extreme drop in temperatures the PTA meeting scheduled for today, January 14th, will now be held via Zoom. Below is the link to the Zoom meeting.

Students in Mama Gresham and Mama Ray's 3rd grade classes were given a science project on animals. Each student selected an animal of their choice and conducted research on them. Parents and teachers were invited to attend the final project on January 13th and were given questions to ask the students about their animals. Students had to state their names, what type of animal they had and then answer the questions. The projects were amazing. Some of the students dressed like their animals. There were PowerPoint, poster boards and written presentations. Everyone did a fantastic job.

The next parent teacher conference will be held on January 23rd from 4: 00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please contact your child(s) teacher to schedule a time.

🎉 Date: January 30th

⏰ Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
🌟 Theme: "Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Literacy"

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of literacy fun! The Family Engagement Committee will be dressing up as characters from The Wiz, and our students will embark on an adventure along the yellow brick road, visiting exciting activity stations. As they go through the stations, students will collect stamps in their passbooks. Once the passbook is complete, they’ll get special treats like:

🍪 Yellow Brick Road Cookies
🍿 Oz Purple Popcorn
💚 Green Punch

But that’s not all! We’ve invited two incredible authors to join us, and we’ll be hosting a Glinda-themed raffle with amazing prizes. Don’t miss out on this magical evening of literacy, creativity, and fun! We can’t wait to see you there!

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.

Airforce Junior ROTC: For students entering 9th-12th grade who want to join the Airforce Junior ROTC on the campus of Fort Hayes HS. Students who are accepted to Fort Hayes through the Junior ROTC lottery, must adhere to all ROTC guidelines. Students who are accepted to Fort Hayes through the Junior ROTC lottery will be returned to their school of address should a decision be made that drops ROTC from the student's schedule. ROTC applications will be available on January 6, 2025 and must be submitted by February 21, 2025.

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.

2025 CCS SUMMER OPPORTUNITY AND ENGAGEMENT FAIR

Saturday, February 8, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

East High School

1500 E Broad Street (Free parking. Translation services available.)

Dive in and explore what Columbus has to offer this summer for kids and teens at the 2025 Summer Opportunities and Engagement Fair on Saturday, February 8, at East High School, 1500 E. Broad Street from 10am-1pm.

Over 50 community organizations, partners, and Columbus City Schools departments have gathered to share information on camps, academic enrichment, STEM, arts, and overall summer fun.

This year's festivities also feature workshops to guide families through the graduation requirements, college financial aid updates, special needs opportunities, and more.

Get the resources you need to plan your summer!! Register Today!

Brought to you by the Columbus City Schools' Office of Engagement.

• January 20 - Marth Luther King Jr. Day - All Schools Closed
• January 21 - Professional Development Day - Students Not in Attendance
• January 22 - Records Day - Students Not in Attendance
• January 23 -- Parents Conferences - 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/africentricearlycollege

Location: 3223 Allegheny Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA

Phone: (614) 365-8675

My job as the Family Ambassador is to ensure that your child(s) has a great learning experience at Columbus Africentric Early College PreK-5 (CAEC). I'll do this by providing you with information about school policies, procedures, programs and activities. Please contact me if I can be of any assistance to you.

Email: kdobbins@columbus.k12.oh.us

Phone: (740) 808-9727