• OCT.
• 10/23 NO SCHOOL Records Day
• 10/24-25 Third Grade Ohio State Testing
• 10/25 Skate Zone Party
• 10/25 Report Cards in Parent Portal
• 10/31 Columbus Trick or Treat 6pm-8pm

• NOV.
• 11/5 NO SCHOOL Voting Day
• 11/12 Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/12 PTA Zoom Meeting 6:30-7:30pm
• 11/21 Parent Teacher Conferences
• 11/25-29 NO SCHOOL Wellness Week

Dear Gables 3rd Grade Families:

All of our 3rd grade students will begin taking the 3rd Grade OST Achievement Assessment on Thursday, October 24th and Friday, October 25th. We will begin testing promptly at 9:00 AM. Our teachers have been working very hard to provide your child with the opportunity to be successful on these tests. We need the help of all of our parents/ guardians as we begin the testing process. Our goal is to have your child do his/her best each day.

Here is how you can help:

• Make sure that your child is in school on time daily.

• Make sure your child gets plenty of rest each night.

• Make sure your child eats a good breakfast each day.

• Talk with your child about the test each day after school.

As always, we appreciate your support. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school. Please do not schedule any morning appointments on these dates.

Sincerely,

Gables Staff

Gables Parent & Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 12th and Thursday, November 21st. Below you will find links for each classroom teacher, ESL, Gifted and SPED programming. Please sign up for a time slot that works for your schedule. Conferences can be held in person or via zoom. If you have any questions, please reach out to your students' teacher. We look forward to seeing everyone. Please note, there is an option in the signup if you would like to utilize an interpreter.

K- Wilkerson Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

K- Martin Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

K- Buchan Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

1- C. Smith Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

1- Erwin Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

1- Schoedinger Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

2- Rude Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

2- Mohan Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

2- Dreier Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

2- Huibregtse Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

3- Gates/Belcastro Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

4- Rensel Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

4- Crawford Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

4- Graham Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

5- Denis Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

5- Grace Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

ESL- Ankeney/Mendoza Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

Gifted - Collins Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

SPED- P. Smith Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

SPED- Rapach Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

SPED- Ortiz Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov. 12 and Nov. 21 (google.com)

Can you believe we are almost to the end of October? Just a reminder that report cards will be released in the Parent Portal on Friday, October 25th for your students. In the Parent Portal you will go to the main menu, and then drop down to Grades to see the report. Columbus City Schools no longer mails home report cards so you will need to seek out the information. If you need to activate your parent portal, please see below in this newsletter on how to take the steps to do that.

I would invite you to start thinking now about parent/teacher conferences in November. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how your student is doing academically and socially in school.

It is important to sit down with your student before the conference and explain that you will be meeting with their teacher to see how the school year is going. Ask them how they feel about school and if there is anything they want you to specifically address. Be sure to stress that they are not in trouble- this meeting is to see how you can best support their school efforts at home. Take time to think about questions before your conference.
A few ideas might look like:

• Which areas are my student's strongest or most challenging?
• Does my student participate in class?
• How are my student's test taking skills? What can I do at home to help them prepare?
• Does my student seem happy at school? How are my student's social skills?
• Prepare to ask teachers about your student's current assessments and what they mean?

These are just a few general ideas; we know each family has their own unique dynamic. Just take down some thoughts and prepare before sitting down with your student's teacher, you'll be glad you did. I'll have some more tips as the conferences get closer.

Hope to see some Gators at the skating rink on Friday!

We love to learn. Go get'em Gators!

Kate Green

Family Ambassador

kgreen2@columbus.k12.oh.us

Students needing to take medication during school hours must follow these guidelines:

• Provide the school nurse with a completed Medication Authorization Form signed by both the parent/guardian and the healthcare provider.
• Medications cannot be at school without the form and signatures of both doctor and parents. Medications cannot be held until the medication authorization form arrives.
• A new Medication Authorization Form is required each school year AND when there is a change in medication or dose.
• All medication must be in the original container in which it was dispensed by the healthcare provider or pharmacy and be labeled with the correct dose and instructions. The medication cannot be expired.
• The label must match what is on the Medication Authorization Form
• Students taking a medication at both school and home can request 2 separate labeled bottles from the pharmacy to divide the pills to have some at home and school.
• Students using an inhaler, epinephrine pen or other emergency medications at school can request 2 prescriptions from the healthcare provider in order to have a supply at home and school
  

• Medication must be brought to school by the parent or guardian. Bus drivers cannot be responsible for medications on the bus.
• School personnel cannot give over-the-counter medications unless prescribed by a healthcare provider. A medication authorization form is required.
  
• Prescribed over the counter medications follow the same guidelines as stated above for prescription medications. (Over the counter medications include pain medication such as Tylenol, cough medicine, eye drops, ointments.)
• Over the counter medications must be in the original container and not expired.
• A label must be attached to the medication which includes: the students name, name of medication, dosage, strength, route, time of administration and expiration date. Label must match the Medical Authorization Form.
• Medications ordered three times a day or less, unless time is specified, may not need to be taken at school. The medication should be given before school, after school and at bedtime.

All unused medication must be picked up by the parent/guardian on the last day of student attendance or it will be discarded.

Nationwide Childrens Hospital will be coming to Gables Elementary School this year! They will see your student for any of the following reasons:

• Sick visits
• School-required immunizations
• Blood work
• Well checks and sports physicals
• Send medications to the pharmacy
• Work permits
• Asthma Follow-ups
• Diagnosis and manage allergies, asthma, weight
• Connect your child with another doctor, as needed
• And more!
  
  For more information, see Nurse Fackler or visit NationwideChildrens.org/Care-Connection

If you are calling the school office in regard to 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, Chomp Chomp!

Does anything in this picture look familiar? Did you know that Gables has a lost and found? It's located in the corner of our multipurpose room. There are currently lots of items looking for their homes. We have jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, and lunch boxes. If you are missing an item, this is the place to check!

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

If you speak limited English and need language assistance to communicate with the school between 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., please call (614)365-8802. Press 8 For English.

Si habla inglés limitado y necesita ayuda con el idioma entre las 7:30 a. m. y las 4:30 p. m., llame al (614)365-8802. Presione 1 para Español.

Haddii aad ku hadasho Ingiriisi xaddidan oo aad u baahan tahay caawimaad luuqadeed inta u dhaxaysa 7:30subaxnimo iyo 4:30 galabnimo, fadlan wac (614)365-8802. Riix 2 Soomaaliga

यदि तप ाँई अंग्रेजी भ ष सीदित बोल्नुहुन्छ र दबह न ७:३० बजेिेखि दिउाँसो ४:३० बजेसम्म भ ष ि सहयोग (सह यत )

च दहन्छ भने, कृ पय (614)365-8802 ि सम्पकक गनुकहोस्। नेप ली भ ष क ल दग दिकल्प ३ ल ई दिच्नुहोस

, فيرجى االتصال بالرقم ُ اذا كنت تتحدث اللغة االنكليزية بشكل محدود و تحتاج الى مساعدة لغوية بين الساعة 7:30 الى الساعة

صباحا 4:30 مساءاً 365-8802 (614(.اضغط عىل الرقم 4 للغة العربية .

Si vous ne maîtrisez pas l'anglais et que vous avez besoin d'une assistance linguistique entre 7h30 et 16h30, veuillez appeler le (614)365-8802. Appuyez sur 5 pour le français.

Ikiwa unazungumza Kiingereza kidogo na unahitaji usaidizi wa lugha kati ya 7:30 a.m. na 4:30 p.m., tafadhali piga simu (614) 365-8802. Bonyeza 6 Kwa Kiswahili.

Nib'uvug'icyongereza gike kand'ukeney'ubufasha bwururimi hagati ya 1h30 mugitondo na 10h30 mugoroba, hamagara (614) 365-8802. Kanda 7. Kuri Kinyarwanda

Interested in learning more about what the Columbus City Schools Board of Education is working on for future plans. Go to the CCS website and there is a plethora of information about what is happening in our district. You can read their agenda notes or watch a Board of Education meeting on their live feeds. Board of Education / Homepage (ccsoh.us)

The Columbus Board of Education meets twice monthly on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at the District’s south administrative building, 3700 S. High Street, Room 825 at 6:00 p.m. Please note: meeting dates and times are subject to change.

Individuals who wish to provide public comment during the meeting will have the option of addressing the Board in person or by telephone. To sign up, public participants must call to leave a voicemail with Customer Relations at 614-365-8888 or email customerrelations@columbus.k12.oh.us by 3:30 p.m. on the day of the scheduled meeting date. Speakers will need to provide their name, topic, and phone number. During public comment, speakers will have 3:00 minutes to address the Board. Speakers who require special accommodations (ASL, Language Translators) should also inform the Customer Relations representative when signing up to speak.

Meeting attendees will need to enter the north-facing door toward the west end of the building. The meeting will be streamed via Facebook Live and on the Columbus City Schools' YouTube Channel.

Youth Basketball League at Carriage Place Registration will be opening on Tuesday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Nov. 23 (if the league fills it will close early).
Cost for each league varies per child. Each child will receive a uniform (reversible jersey & shorts) and games for the 2025 season. Registration will be on-line. Games will begin in January 2025. All games are played on Saturday with practice once per week.
Game Times are as follows:
8U League (7-8 yr.) 9:30, 10:15, 11:00, 11:45
10U League (9-10 yr.) 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00
12U League (11-12 yr.) 3:45, 4:30
Practice Days/Times: Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, 7:15, 8:00 pm
Volunteer coaches are needed!
Age divisions will be as follows:
8U (7-8 yr.) / 10U (9-10 yr.) / & 12U (11-12 yr.) Age is as of December 31, 2024
All leagues are co-ed! For more information, contact the center (614) 645-3715

Here is a great article on "Taking Halloween by the Horns" with great tips for parents whose children aren't the happiest trick-or-treaters.

Taking Halloween by the Horns - Child Mind Institute

2024 Trick-or-Treat Times in Columbus from Experience Columbus

By Experience Columbus Staff

Happy Halloween! It's almost time for Trick-Or-Treat night in Columbus. Check out all the trick-or-treat times for communities throughout central Ohio!

Bexley: Oct. 31, 5:30-7 p.m.

Blendon Township: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Canal Winchester: Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Columbus: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Dublin: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Gahanna: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Genoa Township: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Grandview Heights: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Grove City: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Groveport: Oct. 31, 5:30-7 p.m.

Hilliard: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Marysville: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

New Albany: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Obetz: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Pataskala: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Plain City: Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Pickerington: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Powell: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Reynoldsburg: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Upper Arlington: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Westerville: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Whitehall: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Worthington: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Share your memories with us using #FallinCbus and click here for more fall fun in Columbus.

The 2nd & 7 Columbus Kids’ Book Bank is hosting its 2024 Fall Giveaway, offering free books for readers of all ages! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stock up on exciting reads for the whole family. These giveaway events are open to the public, and you can grab books from their large inventory on the following dates:

• Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Visit bookbank.secondandseven.com for more details or call 614.396.8161. Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to encourage reading at home!

Here is the link for the calendar of events happening around Columbus for the entire month of September. There are over 60+ events to choose from for just this coming weekend!

https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/events/calendar/

There’s so much to love about fall in Ohio! With all of the pumpkin patches, apple orchards, back to school/sports events, and fall fun, it’s easy to stay busy. But don’t forget to stop and smell the autumn air and take in the beautiful fall color as the leaves change in Ohio!

With the cooler temps coming, the trees are about to transform with an explosion of vibrant red, orange and yellow fall leaves.

We can never predict the weather, but we can expect the leaves to change in October before we get sucked into the long, cold gray of winter in Ohio.

Make sure you enjoy the autumn colors and fall leaves while you can!

Here is a list of Columbus Community Partners providing assistance.

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.

Charity Newsies offers clothing assistance and winter coats.
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

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.

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.
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.

Emergency Broadband Benefit provides relief for broadband services and a laptop, computer or tablet.

Election Stress & Uncertainty provides sound advice on how to persevere through a challenging time.