Burroughs Buzz

May 29. 2023

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We did it!!! It's the last couple of days of the school year!! Thank you for showing up and supporting your students this year! This year we had record number of families attend events at the school. We love it! Thank You for supporting your student's education!

Read on for end of the year events and fun summer opportunities!

~ Andi Douglass, Family Ambassador

Upcoming Events

May

29: NO SCHOOL

31: 5th Grade Showcase (9:30 AM) & Kindergarten Completion Ceremony (2PM)

June

1: Last Day of School!!!

6: Summer Reading Adventure Begins

Last Chance!

Last Chance to register for Burroughs Summer Reading Adventure

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Sign-up for the Summer Reading Adventure!

All current K-4 Burroughs students can attend the free Summer Reading Adventure.

June 6-29

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

9:00 AM - Noon


Register here: https://forms.gle/Mf5omJRzubLbb7ER7

Summer Experience

You can sign up for the district's Summer Experience by June 11.


The 2023 Summer Experience kicks off on June 20, and it’s FREE to all PreK through 12 Columbus City Schools students. We’re excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences.


This year’s Summer Experience includes similar project-based learning students and families have been able to enjoy through our Pathway Express focuses: Entrepreneurship, Family & Consumer Sciences, Fine Arts, STEM, and World Languages & Cultures.


More information: https://www.ccsoh.us/summer

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Summer Food Programs in the Hilltop

City of Columbus Summer Meal Programs

Our Summer Food Program offers free, nutritionally balanced meals at our community centers and other various locations during the summer months.

https://columbusrecparks.com/wellness/food/summer-food/


Families in need can call 866-3-HUNGRY (Español: 877-8-HAMBRE) or text 914-342-7744 with a question that contains a keyword such as “food,” “summer,” “meals,” etc. and receive a text back that will show free meal sites closest to them.


Free Summer Mobile Produce Markets

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers Free Mobile Produce Markets which provide a one-week supply of fresh produce to eligible families. The markets are held from April through December at select community centers throughout the City. https://columbusrecparks.com/wellness/food/mobile-produce-markets/


J. Ashburn Center

85 Clarendon Avenue

Free Breakfast and Lunch for kids up to age 18. June 12 - August 11

8:30AM - 9:30AM Breakfast

12:00PM - 12:30PM Lunch


Hilltop Library

511 S. Hague Ave.

Free Lunch for kids up to age 18. Starts June 5

12:00 - 12:30 PM


Jordan's Crossing:

342 N Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204

Daily Hot Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Daily Sack Lunch 10 a.m. – 4: 00 p.m.


Hope Center:

496 S Wheatland Ave, Columbus OH 43204

Meals Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9AM-2PM


Columbus Relief Bus:

Parking Lot of 2578 Sullivant Ave. Columbus, OH 43204

Saturdays from 11-1PM

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Columbus Metropolitan Library

The Library kicks off the summer reading challenge June 1!


The library has LOTS of free events for the 150th celebration of the library. Check them out here: https://www.columbuslibrary.org/150-anniversary/

Summer Safety Bash

Saturday, June 3rd

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Ohio Department of Public Safety

1970 W Broad St

Free Activities, Food, Firetrucks, inflatables!

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ACE Scholarship

All Columbus City School Students are eligible for the $1,000 ACE scholarship


The funds can be used for the following services:

• Before- or after-school educational programs

• Day camps/summer camps--including camps for academics, music, and arts (overnight camps excluded)

• Field trips to historical landmarks, museums, zoos, science centers, and theaters--including admission, exhibit, and program fees

• The purchase of curriculum and material for homeschool families

• Educational, learning, or study skills services

• Tuition for learning extension centers

• Art lessons including dance, music, visual arts and even martial arts

• Language classes

• Tutoring


To Apply:

https://www.aceohio.org/

Camp Book-it!

Pizza Hut Camp BOOK IT! is open to all families with PreK-6th grade students (ages 4-12). Parents set goals, track reading and reward their students with FREE PIZZA!


https://www.bookitprogram.com/programs/camp-book-it

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Lower Lights Ministries Day Camp

June 12-29 & July 10-27

* No Camp on Fridays

9AM - 3PM

For Ages 7-12.

$30 for all 6 weeks


Apply by June 9th at:

Lower Lights Ministries

1066 Bellows Ave


Questions: 614-228-3855

Dorrian Days

Join us for Dorrian Days, a free and exciting event series at the Scioto Mile this summer! In partnership with Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, Dorrian Days offers kid-friendly activities every Tuesday from June 13 to August 15. Enjoy inflatables, performances, food trucks, science experiments, and more at Dorrian Green, 50 S. Belle Street from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It's a summer experience the whole family will love!

23-24 Final School Calendar

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