School-aged kids (6 to 12 years)
Recommended sleep duration: 9 to 12 hours
When your child starts going to school, their No. 1 job is to learn. Getting sufficient sleep will go a long way toward keeping them engaged during their classes.
“Kids who aren’t getting enough sleep are more likely to have problems concentrating and behaving appropriately at school,” Dr. Shah shares. “Insufficient sleep can affect them in ways that make them fall behind their peers in classroom performance.”
Beyond the classroom, a lack of sleep also can make it difficult to keep up in sports or other extracurricular activities. Establish healthy bedtime routines, and get those zzzz's!
IMPORTANT FLOWER SALE INFORMATION
We’re thrilled to let you know that our Gables PTA Spring Flower Sale starts WEDNESDAY MARCH 5th! IMPORTANT NOTE: The way we order flowers has changed this year, to take part, it’s important to register for the sale using this link:
https://gableselementary.sowzer.com/parent-signup
Once you register for the sale, you'll receive email reminders throughout the sale with important details, including when it starts and ends, as well as pickup dates and times. Share your link on social media, at work or anywhere you gather with friends, loved ones and co-workers.
Here are some key dates to keep in mind:
Sale Starts: Mar 5th, 2025
Sale Ends: Mar 19th, 2025
Pickup Date: Apr 28th, 2025
Pickup Time: 3:00-6:00 PM
Your family's personalized link can help us spread the word and grow our school community, even if you’re not planning to make a purchase yourself.
If you have any questions about registering or anything else, please feel free to reach out the Gables PTA at gablesgators@gmail.com.
PTA Meeting - Join Us on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 PM!
We are excited to invite you to our next PTA Zoom meeting on Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30 PM. As always, there are plenty of ways to get involved in these last months of the school year. Whether you’re interested in daytime activities like Book Nook, Field Day or Teacher Appreciation week, or evening events such as the Art Show — we can always use more hands, ideas and voices at the table to make these events run smoothly.
Come join the call to learn about upcoming events and discover how you can contribute to making this year even better for our school community! Would you like to be on the PTA Board next year? Come join us and learn how you can take a more active role to guide PTA events at the school. Parents can get involved by volunteering for a committee, attending PTA meetings, or offering their skills and expertise in areas like event planning, marketing, or advocacy. Getting involved is a great way to make a positive impact on your child's school experience while building stronger community connections. Plus, it's FUN!
We hope to see you there!
CCS Staff, Family, and Student Resources and Information - Immigration Concerns
Columbus City Schools (CCS) remains fully committed to providing safe learning environments for students regardless of immigration status, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status, disability, or genetic information. The safety of our students and staff will always be a key priority and responsibility of the District.
Please See the Smore link below for up to date information from Dr. Chapman regarding district policy and practices related to student safety and wellbeing.
The Worthington Community Center hosts Family Nights most Friday evenings throughout the year
Kids of all ages enjoy the free fun, which includes arts and crafts, little tykes gym activities, and big kids’ gym activities. There are themed activities and crafts to enjoy.
The activities last from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m, and are the perfect way to usher in the weekend with some active fun. Adults must stay with their children and cannot attend without children.
Registration required. Walk-ins permitted if space allows.
March 7: Read Across America
Worthington Community Center
345 E. Wilson Bridge Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
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
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Be Safe!
Be Kind!
That's the Gator Way!
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