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Columbus East Senior Seth Chandler understands how hard cancer can be on a family. In 2011, Seth's mother was diagnosed with cancer. While receiving treatment in 2013, Seth's mother was approached by a nurse who asked about her children. That nurse introduced the Chandler family to Inheritance of Hope, a charity organization founded to help families fighting cancer. Later that year, Seth and his family were sent on a retreat to Disney World by Inheritance of Hope. During the retreat, they were able to make memories as a family and receive support to work through his mother's cancer diagnosis.

Since attending an Inheritance of Hope retreat, the Chandler family has tried to help other families by paying this retreat forward. Both of his older sisters, Tayler and McKenna, raised funds for a family to receive the same opportunity that they received in 2013. This year, Seth has carried on their family's legacy by raising funds for his senior project to help send Social Studies Teacher Tony Pottorff and family on an Inheritance of Hope retreat. Check out this video to watch how Seth surprised Mr. Pottorff.

Would you like your class or family to get the full experience of Exhibit Columbus? On this video, Exhibit Columbus staff Richard McCoy and Anne Surak talk with Graphic Designer Rosten Woo about the Family Activity Guide.

In the Family Activity Guide, your class or family will enjoy getting to know more about the exhibits throughout Columbus. The guide was designed to be a companion as you visit the different installations so that you can interact with Exhibit Columbus in fun and interactive ways.

If you would like to pick up an Exhibit Columbus Family Activity Guide, you can receive your free copy at the Columbus Area Visitors Center, Baker's Fine Gifts and Accessories, or kidscommons.

At the second school board meeting of the 2019-2020 academic year, the BCSC School Board met on Monday, August 26th at the Administration Building and here are a few of the highlights.

-After initial reflections from Board Member Rich Stenner describing what makes communities special, BCSC was presented with a $750,000 check from City of Columbus Clerk Treasurer Luann Welmer for BCSC’s iGRAD, STEM, and Transition programs. After watching a moving video about the Transition program, Board Member Jeff Caldwell talked about the City’s pleasure in joining BCSC in preparing our future workforce.

-BCSC Superintendent Dr. Roberts presented the school board with four policy changes related to teacher appreciation grants, technology, and use of electronic smoking devices.

-Board commendations were given by Mr. Caldwell and Kathy Dayhoff-Dwyer in recognition of our teachers for their hard work as well as the many programs BCSC offers our students.

If you would like to attend the next BCSC School Board Meeting, you’re invited to join us at Clifty Creek Elementary on Monday, September 9th at 6:30pm.

At the first School Board Meeting of the 2019-2020 academic year, the BCSC School Board met on August 12th at the Administration Building and here are a few of the highlights.

-After initial reflections from Board President Dr. Jill Shedd, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Teresa Heiny, introduced our new Multi-Cultural Coordinator Kimberly Easton. Easton, a former television journalist and Columbus North grad, spoke highly of BCSC playing a large role in helping her develop into who she is today.

-Ms. Heiny then gave a report on the results from Teacher Performance Evaluations. She also recently gave this presentation at a public hearing regarding the bargaining process between BCSC and the Columbus Educators Association.

-Dr. Boezeman, Director of Facilities, provided an update on summer facilities improvements.

-Chad Phillips, Assistant Superintendent of Financial Affairs, provided a second quarter financial update.

-Dr. Roberts gave his monthly requests for approval.

If you would like to read the full minutes from this meeting, please visit our website.

The Bartholomew Consolidated School Foundation 2019 Fall Grant Cycle is now open through 4:00pm on Friday, September 20, 2019!

The School Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the learning opportunities inside and outside classrooms, for all students, teachers, and staff of BCSC when traditional funding sources aren't available. No mater what your role is in BCSC, you are eligible to apply for a BCSF Innovation Grant.

BCSF will be awarding $20,000 this cycle. They are accepting grant requests up to $2,500 each.

Grant winners will be notified on October 4th via a visit from the BCSF Star Patrol!

Please complete the grant application ( BCSF 2019 Fall Grant Application) to be eligible for consideration of a BCSF 2019 Fall Innovation Grant. Grant applications are due electronically to the School Foundation by 4:00 PM on September 20, 2019.

Questions? Please call or email Suzi Bruin, Executive Director, BCSF, 812.378.4733 (office) 832.623.1943 (cell) bruins@bcsc.k12.in.us.

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