We will need family volunteers to assist with games and inflatables during the morning from 9am to 12pm. There is no signup before the day - just show up if you can and report to the gym to choose your game/activity.

If you cannot make the morning games, you are still invited to watch the afternoon games with your scholar. Afternoon games will begin at 2pm. Which teachers will be victorious in tug-of-war? Come find out! Please see the attached flyer below. (English, Arabic and Spanish).

Register here: https://www.procamps.com/secure/camper/registrations/add/3359. First come, first serve, must pre-register. Campers will receive camp t-shirt at check-in and food at the conclusion. Campers will be divided into teams and rotate through fundamental soccer drill stations. Instruction led by coaches.

• Who: Boys & Girls ages 6-14
• What: Youth Soccer Camp
• When: June 7th - 10th; 4-7pm
• Where: Worthington Kilbourne High School, 1499 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

• Canvas is the new eLearning platform that CCS will start using this fall in place of Google Classroom. Canvas will replace Google Classroom, while still being compatible with Google Docs, Sheets, Presentations and other popular software.
• The May 24 Information Session introduced families to the new Canvas Learning Management System that will be used in our schools. The recording of the May 24th session is available here; a virtual tour of Canvas begins roughly 25 minutes into the session.
• Canvas is a learning management system that will centralize students' online school experience so that they have more time available for learning instead of navigating different computer applications. In the current system, the Clever application centralizes logins for school applications, but students still have to enter different sites for different subject lessons, tools, and communication. Students will also use Clever to access Canvas, but Canvas will summarize their learning in one place. For instance, students will eventually have a comprehensive calendar that shows all subject assignments instead of accessing separate calendars specific to different subjects. Similarly, a comprehensive assignments list should also be available. Students will be able to filter these tools to individual subjects (or modules) when they want, and they can individualize notifications for assignments, events, communications, teacher feedback/answers, etc.
• Teachers will be able to differentiate instruction for students more easily. They can make assignments for individual students (for instance, if a student is ill and misses a class teaching), and they can post assignments/lessons for different groups of students to better meet students' needs.
• Parents will also have access to Canvas that is tied to their student's accounts, where they will be able to communicate with their teachers.
• Teachers will begin implementing Canvas into classrooms for Fall 2022. Implementation will be a process over time, not an immediate change. Please visit the District site or watch the presentation for more information.
• If you have any questions, reach out to learning_tech@columbus.k12.oh.us.

Last night's engagement session celebrated the District’s family engagement efforts throughout the school year and looked ahead to new engagement initiatives planned for next school year. Columbus City Schools has been recognized for its new commitment to Authentic Family Engagement - new initiatives aimed at engaging with students and families where they’re at, in the languages they speak, at the times they are available, in the ways that are most accessible to them, in multiple formats, with multiple attempts, and always with a bit of grace. From our record number of Family Ambassadors and Check & Connect Calls to building-based efforts to make schools more welcoming.

Columbus City Schools is looking for caring adults who want to serve as Family Ambassadors. To learn more about the Family Ambassador Program or if you are interested in this position and want to submit your application, click here.

The last few years have been full of scary news for kids, from the pandemic to racial injustice to the war in Ukraine. But news of mass shootings and random gun violence can be even harder for kids to cope with — especially kids who learn and think differently. Find tips on how to talk to kids about scary events in the news:

• Helping Kids Navigate Scary News Stories | PBS Parents
• How Stressful News Affects How Kids Learn and Think | Understood
• How to Explain Racism to Kids | Understood
• ADHD and Grief: How to Help Your Child Cope With Death | Understood
• How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings | Child Mind Institute

Remember to order by July 1st. The school supply boxes will be delivered directly to your child's classroom in August before the start of school. If you have any questions, please contact Gables PTA at gablesgators@gmail.com. Place your order at: http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=80929.

Check green folders for flyers.

Encourage your student to be a Roll Call Role Model by coming to school on time every day. Students who show improved attendance have a chance to win weekly prizes, including tickets to Columbus Clippers games and food coupons from White Castle and Donatos.

1-7: Teacher Appreciation Week

9: PTA Meeting at 6:30 p.m. https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/85443652070

10: Spring Concert at 7:00 p.m., Graeter's Night after Concert.

13: PTA Flower Sale - Delivery Day.

25: Gables Skating Party at 5:00 p.m.

30: No School-Memorial Day.

31: **Field Day** Volunteers needed at 9:00 a.m.

June 1: 5th grade Promotion Ceremony at 10:30am.

June 2: Last Day of School & Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony at 11:00am.

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