Binns Elementary
Family Newsletter-March 2021
Welcome to ALL Binns Families
This newsletter is to provide additional communication to ALL families at Binns Elementary. We want you to always know that we care about YOU and YOUR student(s). We as a staff and school truly hope you enjoy your days at our building and as part of our family. We know this year has been tough, but together we are supporting our students and moving forward. THANK YOU to ALL of YOU who have put in more hours than you thought possible to encourage and support your students. We appreciate YOU!
Cohort A and Cohort B Weekly Schedule
Specials Schedule
Library will begin in-person during in-class days March 8th
Attendance How-To
Please remember to mark your student present on the days they are learning at home (asynchronous days). Need help? Click the Button above for further instructions and tutorials.
Mark your Calendars
March 8th-12th
Join us for a week of celebrating Dr. Seuss Spirit. We will be celebrating Read Across America week by dressing each day like one of his books. Whether in class or at home join us! Participate in the fun by reading each days book to your child. The books can be found in your students library google classroom!
March 8th-19th
We will be hosting a Book Fair for your student. Consider supporting their love for reading. Additional forms and information will be sent home via your students folders. Keep your eyes peeled!
March 22nd & 25th
Grab your smile and get ready for school pictures. We will be hosting school pictures for your child. Order forms will be sent home in your students folder.
Additional Family Resources
P-EBT Benefits
The Department of Job and Family Services is sending another round of P-EBT benefits for all CCS families. Your student will receive money for each day they are at home. This resource can be used to cover the cost of groceries. Families will be receiving cards within the month and October and November benefits will be loaded. December will come a few weeks later. PLEASE keep your cards as each month more funds will be loaded for asynchronous days.
Rental Assistance
Franklin County's Prevention, Retention, and Contingency Plus (PRC Plus) Rental Assistance program provides one-time rental assistance payments for eligible families struggling to meet rent or facing eviction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Families must reside in Franklin County, have at least one minor child and/or a pregnant person in the household, and have a gross household up to 300% of the federal poverty level in order to qualify for PRC Plus Rental Assistance.
CAP4KIDS
Are you looking for reliable, up-to-date information about resources in the Columbus area for children and families? You’ve come to the right place! CAP4Kids will help you find many community agencies that exist to improve the lives of children and families. If you are on your mobile phone, make sure you click on the orange parent handouts at the top of the page to find all the resources. The website is updated daily!
Writing Strategy
All of our students are learning the same writing strategy starting in Kindergarten through 5th. Each grade level they will build upon the strategy by learning additional tips and tools. We encourage you to work on these strategies at home. We will also be hosting a writing strategy workshop so we can provide you as families with the tips, tools, and strategies needed to help your student succeed (Date and Time TBD). Watch the video below for a fun explanation!
R.A.C.E Writing Strategy (Official Video)
SAVE THE DATE!!
Family Self Care Workshop
Are you overwhelmed? Do you need help? Please join us for the upcoming Self Care workshops with Mind Set of Possibility. These are free of charge and will provide you with tips, tools and strategies for yourself, for parenting and for your families. You won't want to miss!
Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm
Zoom link will be provided prior to sessions
March 9th & 23rd
April 13th & 27th
May 11th & 25th
June 1st & 8th
Binns Elementary Happenings
If you always want to know what's going on and resources available please check out our FB page and website below!