TCS@ODU Panther Family News

• Mon. Aug. 12 - First day of school for ODU

• Wed. Aug. 14 - Fri. Aug. 16 - FreshStart Orientation - Grade 9 Only - Click here for more information!

• Thurs. Aug. 15 - New Student Open House - 4:00-6:00pm

• Mon. Aug. 19 - Returning Student Open House - 4:00-6:00pm

• Mon. Aug. 19 - Tues. Aug. 20 - No School - PD Days

• Wed. Aug. 21 - First Day of School for TCS@ODU

• Mon. Aug. 26 - First Day of School for CSCC

• Mon. Sept. 2 - No School - Labor Day

• Tues. Sept. 3 - Fri. Sept. 13 - MAP Assessments in English and Math Classes

• Fri. Sept. 20 - No School - PD Day

• Fri. Sept. 27 - School Picture Day

• Academic Calendar 24 -25
• Summer Office Hours - June 3 - July 31 - 9:00am-3:00pm
• Fall Office Hours - Beginning Aug. 1 - 7:00am-3:45pm
• School Day Hours - 7:45am-2:30pm

The first day for the entire school is Wed., August 21, 2024 starting at 7:45am.

We hope that you are enjoying your summer vacation and share in our excitement as we welcome you to a wonderful new year at The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University (TCS@ODU). We are looking forward to seeing students and families at the:

New Family Open House on Thursday, August 15th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at TCS@ODU.

Returning Family Open House on Monday, August 19th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at TCS@ODU.

Open House is an important time for us to get together, meet other families and staff members, learn about new policies and procedures, get in touch with available opportunities and resources, turn in enrollment paperwork, pay school fees, get your student’s schedule, and eat some ice cream. Open Houses will include the Title I annual meeting.

Please note that your student’s schedule will not be released until we have received:

• the 2024-25 Annual Student Registration Forms

• your current proof of residence (dated after July 1, 2024)

• Click here to print and complete the Ohio Income Household forms.

Also, please be aware that we continue to work on the school’s Master Schedule throughout the summer, and while class selections should not change after our Family Open House, the class period and teacher could change as we balance class sizes.

Open House is central to starting the school year off well, both academically and socially. We ask that you make every effort to participate. You will be assisting us in our endeavor to provide the best possible educational experience for all of the students at TCS@ODU. We are looking forward to working with each of you and can’t wait to get the new year started!

All students entering The Charles School as first time high school freshmen are expected to attend FreshStart. We look forward to seeing all 9th graders at 7:45 am on August 14th.

FreshStart is a program over the course of three days before upperclassmen return to school where new freshmen participate in classes, orientation, and introduction activities. This provides a safe, collaborative environment for students to get to know one another and school expectations.

Click here for more information!

The first day for the entire school is Wed., August 21, 2024 starting at 7:45am.

General Supplies:

• 8 - 2 pocket folders
• 5 - Spiral Notebooks - college ruled or 1 with 5 dividers
• Muti colored highlighters
• 1 pack of pencils
• 1 pack of pens
• 1 pack of colored pencils
• 2 packs of 3x5 notecards

Optional Supplies:

• Refillable water bottle
• Headphones for computer work
• Pencil Pouch

*Reminder that The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University does not have lockers. Please bring a backpack to carry your supplies*

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We are pleased to inform you that The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University (TCS @ ODU) will be implementing a new option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for School Year 2024-2025.

What does this mean for you and your children attending the school(s) identified above?

Great news for you and your students! All enrolled students of TCS @ ODU are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the 2024-2025 school year. No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application. We will be collecting Ohio Income Household forms in order for students to qualify for other programs. If we can be of any further assistance, please contact us at baney.1@thegrahamschool.org or 614-262-1111.

Sincerely,

Cathy Baney, Child Nutrition Director

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University (TCS @ ODU) announced today a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for TCS @ ODU for the 24-25 school year. Schools qualifying to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

FREE HEALTH CARE: Families with children eligible for school meals may be eligible for FREE health care coverage through Medicaid and/or Ohio’s Healthy Start & Healthy Families programs. These programs include coverage for doctor visits, immunizations, physicals, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, substance abuse and more. Please call 1-800-324-8680 for more information or to request an application. Information can also be found on the web at http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/familychild.stm. Anyone who has an Ohio Medicaid card is already receiving these services.

For additional information please contact the following person:

Cathy Baney, Child Nutrition Director
3950 Indianola Ave.
Columbus, OH 43214
baney.1@thegrahamschool.org

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3. Email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children (Summer EBT or SUN Bucks) is new for summer 2024. Summer EBT/SUN Bucks provides grocery benefits to low-income families with school-aged children when school is closed for the summer. Summer EBT benefits will be loaded to a household’s Ohio Direction Card, or a benefit card will be sent in the mail to each eligible child.

Families can use the money to buy food during the summer at grocery stores, farmers markets and other authorized retailers. Families will receive a one-time benefit of $120 for each eligible child and participation will not affect children or families’ immigration status.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE SUMMER EBT/SUN BUCKS AND HOW DO I APPLY?

• For ALL Schools - If your household already participates in SNAP, OWF or if income eligible and receiving Medicaid benefits, your child will automatically be enrolled to receive summer benefits with no further action.
• If you completed a meal eligibility application for 2023-24 school year and were approved for free/reduced meal benefits, your child will be automatically enrolled to receive the summer benefit with no further action.
• If you did not complete a meal eligibility application, but you believe that your child might be eligible, you can complete a meal eligibility application as soon as possible at https://sebt.ohio.gov/
• When applying, you will be asked to provide your child’s name, school, date of birth, address and some additional details. You will also be asked to report your household’s income. You will not need to provide any other documents or information including social security number, proof of citizenship, or pay stubs to apply.

Go to: www.krogercommunityrewards.com or call 1-800-837-4483 to enroll in the program. You can search for TCS by name or use our school code: DC649. Shop! Every time you use your Kroger Rewards Card TCS@ODU gets rebates. Kroger totals those rebates and sends TCS@ODU a check.

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The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University is proud to be a member of the Ohio Early College Association. Representatives from each of the 13 Ohio Early College High Schools meet monthly to share best practices and resources, plan occasional group initiatives, and celebrate our work.

The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University has been a member of Middle College National Consortium (MCNC) since 2007. MCNC is a national organization dedicated to increasing the number of high school students across the country who have access to college classes with an integrated support system that positions students for success. Member schools develop and sustain a successful model of collaborative education that expands student's future opportunities.

TCS@ODU is a School-wide Title 1 program, enabling us to receive Federal Funds to ensure that our students receive the support they need to reach and exceed grade level goals in reading and math. We welcome parent involvement in planning, review and improvement of Title 1 programs. Please contact Debbie Addison at addison.2@thecharlesschool.org with any questions. Please click here to review the parent pact for 24-25