Binns Bulletin
Family Newsletter-February 2023
Happy February


The second night of Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday February 2nd. You can sign up for a time between 3:45-7:15pm. If you haven't reached out to your students teacher, we encourage you to do so! This is a great opportunity for you to see how your student is doing, where they are at academically, socially and mentally and how you can support their growth in all areas! ALL of our teachers are eager to meet with you. Click the button below to see some insightful questions and information that would be helpful for conferences!
ALSO during conferences there will be a BOOK FAIR!!
Quarter 2 Awards Come celebrate your student and their academic success on Friday February 3rd. The ceremony for K-2 will begin at 1:00p and the ceremony for 3-5 will begin at 2:00p. | K.I.S.S Lunch.Kids Invite Someone Special Lunch Join your student for a special lunch by bringing a lunch for them and spend their lunch period with them. It will be from 11:45a-12:45p. We ask that the limit be 2 attendees. | Metro Parks Family Workshop Metro Parks will be hosting a family workshop introducing cold blooded animals in person at Binns. Papers will be coming home soon to RSVP. You must RSVP to attend WITH your child. We look forward to a FUN time together! |
Quarter 2 Awards
K.I.S.S Lunch.
Kids Invite Someone Special Lunch
Join your student for a special lunch by bringing a lunch for them and spend their lunch period with them. It will be from 11:45a-12:45p. We ask that the limit be 2 attendees.
PTO Valentine PartyThe PTO will be hosting a Valentine Party on Thursday February 16th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. There will be food, pictures, activities, and LOTS of FUN!! More details to come! | No SchoolWednesday February 1st Friday February 17th Monday February 20th | School Store School Store will be held on Friday February 3rd and Thursday February 16th. Remember items cost $0.24, $0.50 and $1.00 with grab bags being $3.00 |
PTO Valentine Party
The PTO will be hosting a Valentine Party on Thursday February 16th from 5:00pm-7:00pm. There will be food, pictures, activities, and LOTS of FUN!!
More details to come!

Come join us!
PTO host a monthly meeting to discuss activities, fundraising and all the things that go on in and out of the school. Come join us to be a part of it all! We would LOVE to have you!!
Next meeting is Wednesday February 8th @ 6:00pm in the library. If you are unable to attend in person, please let us know we can send you a zoom link!


Pathway Express Stop #3- The Ohio Statehouse
Columbus is the largest city in Ohio, and it’s the capital of our state. Many of the conversations and decisions that could ultimately impact students today, and in the future, are made at 1 Capitol Square - The Ohio Statehouse.
Since its opening to legislators and the public in 1857, the Statehouse has witnessed Ohio’s most historic voting decisions. In addition to state leaders, more than 500,000 visitors tour Capitol Square each year. Throughout the month of February, CCS students and families are invited to add their names to the growing guestbook.
In addition to weekend tours, CCS families are also encouraged to join us for our Family & Community Resource Day on Saturday, February 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
School Choice Fair
Save the Date! The Elementary School Fair will be held February 7, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
View our video profiles of each school prior to the Fairs! During the scheduled times for the Fair, families can click on a zoom link and chat live with the principal and/or school staff. Translation links available for the languages listed below.


Important School Application Deadlines
High School & Middle School Lottery Applications: Accepted via the Parent Portal Wednesday, January 4, 2023 through Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The last date for the acceptance of late lottery applications for students who completed the 2022-23 school year with CCS is August 18, 2023. New students enrolling into Columbus City Schools can submit a lottery application for two weeks after their enrollment date until December 8, 2023.
Elementary School Lottery Applications: Accepted via the Parent Portal Wednesday, February 1, 2023 through Friday, March 31, 2023. The last date for the acceptance of late lottery applications for students who completed the 2022-23 school year with CCS is August 18, 2023. New students enrolling into Columbus City Schools can submit a lottery application for two weeks after their enrollment date until December 8, 2023.
Selective Admissions Applications: Applications available to eligible students Monday, January 9, 2023 with a submission deadline of Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Applications must be submitted via the Parent Portal.
Request to Return to Homeschool Application: Accepted via the Parent Portal Wednesday, January 4, 2023 through Friday, March 24, 2023.
Reservation: Accepted via the Parent Portal for eligible students from Wednesday, January 4, 2023 through Tuesday, January 31, 2023.
ROTC: Accepted via the Parent Portal Wednesday, January 4 through Monday, February 20, 2023.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Tax HelpTax Time is a network of nonprofit, business, and government organizations that works to provide free tax assistance services and connect low- and moderate-income households to financial resources with the goal of helping those households achieve financial stability. | Community Resource Connection for Families Refer to the flyer for additional information | Franklin Park Conservatory Community Day - February 5th |
Tax Help
Tax Time is a network of nonprofit, business, and government organizations that works to provide free tax assistance services and connect low- and moderate-income households to financial resources with the goal of helping those households achieve financial stability.

Gina Shimer-Family Ambassador
Hello Families! I am here for YOU! I have been making calls to all of you and will continue making calls. The purpose of these is to check in with you and see how things are going. We want you to know that we love and care about not just your student but your family as a whole at Binns Elementary! I look forward to chatting with you if I haven't already!!
In the meantime if you need anything EVER please do not hesitate to reach out. My information is posted here, but you can also connect with me on Class Dojo!