It's conference time again!
Conference days:
- Tuesday, February 4th from 3:45 to 7:30
- Thursday, February 13th from 3:45 to 7:30
Sign-up sheets were sent home on Friday, so please be sure to check your students' backpacks. It is important that these get turned in this week so we can finalize the conference schedules. The sign-up sheet is on a half sheet of white paper and includes options for in-person or Zoom conferences. Additionally, there is a space to request translator resources if needed.
Conferences are an essential opportunity for parents and teachers to come together to discuss student progress, share valuable insights, and collaborate on how to best support the student's learning and development. Your participation ensures that we are all aligned in helping your student succeed.
Through the Parent Portal, you can securely access all of the following information:
- Grades and Course Schedules
- Daily Attendance
- Teacher Contact Information
- Update Contact Information
- Pay Fees
- Transportation Information
- Paperless Applications for School Choice, Summer School, and Career Tech
- Assessments
If you are curious to know how your student is doing on assessments in the school prior to the conference; you can also find that information in the Parent Portal. Go to the main page, click on the three bars on the top left, in the drop down go to "more", in the next menu go to "assessments". Your students state and district scores will be listed here. (Fun fact: BOY is beginning of year; MOY is middle of year; and EOY is end of year.)
Please make sure to return the sign-up sheet as soon as possible to reserve your preferred time slot. Thank you for your continued support in your student's education!
We love to learn. Go get 'em, Gators!
Kate Green
Family Ambassador
One common theme we hear from teachers in the classroom today is that their students are lacking grit. Over the next several weeks, I will explore what grit is, how we can cultivate more of it in our students both at school and at home and share activities and books that families can use to help foster this valuable trait.
What is GRIT?
Grit is a personality trait that describes someone who is determined and persevering, especially when working towards long-term goals. People with grit are able to maintain their interest and effort over time, even when faced with challenges or setbacks, they don't give up.
Explanation
Grit is a key factor in success.
It's characterized by passion, perseverance, and stamina.
People with grit are able to stick with their goals and work hard to achieve them.
They don't give up easily, even when things get difficult.
Grit is a marathon, not a sprint.
How can you develop grit?
You can develop grit by building a good support system of trusted friends, mentors, or community groups.
You can also develop grit by taking two steps forward, even if you're forced to take one step back.
With the ice and winter weather please be watching for students and parents during pick up and drop off at the school. Follow the correct protocol and we can all stay safe. Do not pass cars in the pick/up drop/off lane.
Following traffic patterns in the Gables Elementary parking lot is crucial for ensuring the safety of students, I know we all have places to be in the morning, but the safety of the students should come first. When everyone follows the rules, it creates an organized environment where students and parents can coexist safely, making the parking lot a safer place for everyone involved. Here is a reminder of our traffic patterns for both morning and afternoon parent pick up. Please note you should NEVER drop off children on Becket Avenue, this is for busses ONLY.
Exploring museums is the perfect blend of entertainment and education, and a great way to spend some time! Museum admission can be expensive, but some of the best museums in Columbus offer discounted or free museum days.
There are even several great museums that are free all of the time!
For more information or to find out how to use your library card for museum passes visit:
Here is a list of Columbus Community Partners providing assistance.
Asian American Community Center - is a non-profit community-based organization serving needs of all Asian Pacific Islanders in Central Ohio. AACS has led efforts to empower and develop the local Asian community through its expansive and proactive programs and services.
LSS 211 offers services from homeless shelters to senior living. Call 211.
City of Columbus CARES Act offers assistance with utilities.
Cap4Kids provides resources for families in the areas of meals, housing, utilities, mental health and lots more.
Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio offers pharmacy services and medicines, counseling on proper medication usage, health screenings, wellness education, and social program assistance for those who cannot afford them. (614) 227-0301
Community Refugee and Immigration Service (CRIS) is an independent non-profit agency serving refugees, asylees, and immigrants in central Ohio. They help refugees and immigrants achieve successful integration into the central Ohio community.
Clintonville Resource Center serving all of Central Ohio by providing assistance through the food pantry, child and youth programs, senior services and kinship care programs.
Ethiopian Tewahado Social Services (ETSS) assists immigrant and refugee families and low-income individuals in Central Ohio through education, training, supportive services, and self-development opportunities.
Franklin County Childrens Services Guide provides information on local emergency or non-emergency assistance to families.
Mid Ohio Food Bank provides food locations by zip code.
MY Project USA is a non-profit organization. It is the first and the only national initiative that is addressing the challenges facing the American Youth, especially in the immigrant and refugee communities from various Muslim countries.
OhioKAN ensures every kinship and adoptive family who wants support navigating the resources available to them can get it.
Project Connect provides help to families living in shelters, car, motel, campground and doubled-up families.
Teaching Tolerance provides guidance for educators on how to handle students that are going through the stress/fear of deportation.
If you are calling the school office about 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!
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
