Olde Sawmill eNews
Olde Sawmill Elementary | November 17, 2023
#Better Together
New Information
Thanksgiving Break: No School
Thanksgiving Turkey Distribution
The Columbus Division of Police will be handing out Thanksgiving turkeys again this year. Please click on this link for more information about this opportunity.
Holiday Snack Bags
Feed The Kids Columbus has provided snack bags for children to take home over the week of Thanksgiving Break. If you would like a snack bag for your child, please sign up here and a bag will be sent home with your child on Tuesday November 21st.
If your child has allergies please be aware that the bags may contain or come into contact with common allergens, such as dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish or wheat.
One Dublin
Please see the flyer from One Dublin to learn about opportunities for those facing economic hardship.
District Communication
Thanksgiving Break
There will be no school next Wednesday - Friday, November 22-24, due to Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy this time with your family and friends!
Info Hub Page
New opportunities have recently been added to the district’s Info Hub page. Be sure to check it out…some activities have discounts for early registration.
Amazing Travel Opportunity for Students
Amazing world travel opportunities await your student, and now is your chance to learn all about them! The Global Travel Program is hosting a virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, November 29 at 6:30 pm, for you to meet the trip leaders and gather facts about the upcoming trips. Register for the meeting here: REGISTRATION LINK
From the City of Dublin
The City of Dublin will mark the official start of the 2023 holiday season by hosting its annual Tree Lighting Thursday, Nov. 30, in Coffman Park, located at 5200 Emerald Parkway. Train rides, dancing, ice sculptures and more set the stage before Santa and Mrs. Claus visit to light the tree. Full details here https://dublinohiousa.gov/community-events/tree-lighting/.
Be a Buddy! Dublin Teens can create lasting friendships with Dublin's seniors and volunteer with the Dublin Teen Buddy program! Receive training and service hours as a Teen Buddy. Contact volunteer@dublin.oh.us or call 614.410.4446 for information.
Reminders
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
It's about more than free breakfast and lunch! As the number of families who qualify for the program increases, more federal dollars directly benefit Olde Sawmill students.
Apply online through PaySchools Central or use one of our printable forms (translated in multiple languages) available @ Olde Sawmill to submit your information. We will have application assistance available during our back-to-school activities (highlighted above). Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Check out the Dublin City Schools Food Services webpage where you can find menus, meal prices, and add funds to your child’s account.
Columbus Blue Jackets Fundraiser
We've teamed up with the Columbus Blue Jackets again this year for a FUNdraiser!! They will be donating $20 back to OSE PTO for each ticket sold! Go to www.bluejackets.com/osepto to purchase your tickets today!
Need more information? Visit our sites below.
Attendance
If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at dwyer_amy@dublinschools.net. You can also call our attendance line at 614.718.8810
Olde Sawmill Elementary
Email: oldesawmill_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=33
Location: 2485 Olde Sawmill Blvd Dublin, Ohio 43016
Phone: 614.764.5936
Twitter: @oseDCSD