November Extras

Several items of possible interest recently came across the desk of Family Ambassador, Sarah Bowman. They are too good not to share or to wait to share. Check them out to see if any are useful to your family!

Multiple times each year students go through PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) lessons to remind them and boost their memory about our Northtowne school-wide behavior expectations. The Fall Booster is underway right now! During these Booster lessons students will complete our annual rules and expectation lesson for our building common areas.

Definitions of our school-wide expectations are as follows:

• Respect at Northtowne means treating people, places and things in a way that show you care
• Responsibility at Northtowne means making good choices and being accountable for your actions
• Focus at Northtowne means putting all your energy into one task

Our common areas are identified as: Arrival/Dismissal Spaces, Restroom, Cafeteria, Office, Hallways, Recess, Bus, and Classroom.

Memory Booster dates for the 2024-25 school year

• Fall Booster, November 4th-15th
• Winter Booster, January 13th-24th
• Spring Booster April 7th-16th

Have you noticed the new banner attached to the front wall of the school? It recognizes that our Northtowne Pre-K classrooms have achieved the highest rating possible in the Step Up To Quality system. Step Up To Quality is a quality rating and improvement system administered by the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. Step Up To Quality recognizes and promotes learning and development programs that meet quality program standards that exceed preschool licensing health and safety regulations. This is a major accomplishment for our Pre-K classrooms! Many thanks and congratulations to our teachers Ms Cole and Mr Aldridge and classroom assistants Ms Rogers, Ms Weber, and MS Barron!!

The next Spruce Run Open House is Saturday, November 16, 2024. Remember, open houses are free and open to the public.

Join us at Spruce Run Nature Center, 4175 Sunbury Rd, Galena OH 43021 from 10 am-2 pm.

Enjoy activities like:

• a nature walk to the creek
• learning about the life cycle of trees
• crafts
• fun games

Any questions can be directed to Heather Allen: hallen704@columbus.k12.oh.us

This event is very popular and advanced registration is required! See details for registration below.

Join Columbus City Schools’ Pathway Express for a day full of exploring STEM and Zoology!

Saturday, December 14, 2024

3 - 6pm

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (4850 W Powell Rd., Powell, OH 43065)

Family Learning Experiences include:

• Free Flu Shots

• Marine Life Exploration with the Watters Aquatic Conservation Center

• Environmental Responsibility Awareness with Keep Columbus Beautiful

• Free Books and Giveaways (While Supplies Last)

• Experience the Magical Zoo Lights!

During December’s Pathway Express event, learning will be centered around Critical Thinking, a key quality in our Portrait of a Graduate. This means helping our students analyze and apply evidence-based reasoning to understand “big picture” challenges and how solutions affect other parts of a system.

Registration for the event opens Monday, November 18 at noon!

Families must register in advance for tickets by going to the link below.

Free transportation is provided! Buses will shuttle families from Northland, Walnut Ridge, South, and West High Schools to the zoo and back. Buses will depart from each school at 3:00 p.m. and will depart the zoo at 8:00 p.m. to drop families back off at the school that evening.

Students and staff might be excited about the upcoming week long Fall Break. But we do understand that long school breaks can add stress to families if all household adults are working and unable to take time off. The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has programing in place to help with this exact concern.

Registration for School's Out Fall is now open!

Do your students need something to do during Wellness Week? Look no further than your local community center! School’s Out Fall opens community centers for extended hours during Columbus City Schools’ Wellness Week, Nov. 25-29 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Registration is now open! Please use the link below to register.

Winter Break and Spring Break opportunities are also planned. Keep watch at the Recreation and Parks website for dates when registration opens.

Thanksgiving is about giving back! NBC4, Urban One, and the United Way of Central Ohio are teaming up once again to feed Columbus. Columbus City Schools will be assisting in distributing FREE turkeys and sides to families as part of the 2024 Turkey Tour.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024

Time: 11am-2pm

Ft. Hayes Metropolitan Education Center

670 Jack Gibbs BLVD (please use entrance address from Leonard Ave.)

Thanksgiving Box Giveaway or Dinner at Community Recreation Centers

Please note: Supplies are limited.

• November 22nd : Sit-Down Dinner 6:30pm-7:30pm- Holton Rec Center (303 N Eureka Ave)- Open to all

• November 21st : Sit-Down Dinner 5:30pm-7:30pm- Glenwood Rec Center (1888 Fairmont Ave)-Open to All
• November 21st : Sit Down Dinner 11:30am-1pm- Gillie Community Center (2100 Morse Rd)-Open to all
• November 22nd : Sit Down Dinner at 5pm- Driving Park Community Center (1100 Rhoads Ave)-Open to all
• November 22nd: Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway 5pm-7pm- Fedderson Community Center (3911 Dresden St)- Walk-in-Open to all

St. John’s Church Thanksgiving Dinner

No reservation required- Open to All

November 28th : 11 AM-1pm

640 S. Ohio Ave, Columbus, OH 43205

Columbus Dream Center

No reservation required- Open to All

November 28th: 11am-12:30pm

38 W Greenwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43201

Contact: 614-547-3138 for more detail

The Salvation Army Christmas Cheer Toy & Food Program

Our Christmas Cheer Program provides:

• Toys for children aged 14 and under
• Food boxes with items to help you celebrate with a hearty holiday meal

Note: Distribution of toys and food boxes will take place during the week before Christmas.

Register for Christmas Cheer

No Appointment Necessary. Registration for Christmas Cheer is available at multiple locations across Columbus. Please bring the required documentation to one of the locations listed below.

Required Documents:

1. Picture Identification for the head of household (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, employee ID).
2. Proof of Dependents for all household members, including birth dates (e.g., birth certificates, shot records, Job and Family Services printout).

Electronic documents are accepted.
Social Security cards or numbers are not required.

2024 Registration Locations, Dates, & Times

Please visit one of the following locations below on the specified dates to complete your registration. Registration will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from October 21 to December 5, 2024.

• The Salvation Army Citadel Worship and Service Center

Address: 3662 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43224
Phone: 614-262-8450 ext. 205

• The Salvation Army Hilltop Worship and Service Center

Address: 2300 West Mound Street, Columbus, OH 43204
Phone: 614-274-7600 ext. 201

• The Salvation Army/Stowe Mission Center

Address: 888 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43206
Phone: 614-449-8066

• The Salvation Army East Main Worship and Service Center

Address: 966 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: 614-437-2153

• The Salvation Army Chapel at Worthington Woods

Address: 760 Worthington Woods Blvd., Columbus, OH 43081
Phone: 614-846-1884 ext. 10