Gables Weekly Summary
03/04/2022
*** Gators Got Talent ***
- Introduce yourself - include your name, grade, and classroom;
- Show your stuff! Record and submit up to 2 minutes of video.
All videos will be presented in an online Talent Show Extravaganza Zoom on the evening of April 13th. Dust off your talent maker, and mark your calendars now!
Corner Captains - We Want YOU!

Summer Opportunities Engagement Session #1 - Recap
During the presentation on March 3, community partners presented summer opportunities during the first presentation:
-YMCA Summer Day Camps - for 1st-6th grade-Adaptive Sports Connection (A Chapter of Disabled Sports USA)
-Columbus Metropolitan Library Summer Reading Challenge - can be done online
-First Tee - Central Ohio - summer registration will open after spring registration closes
Recordings of past presentations are available here.
Perseverance
Perseverance is difficult for Gators of all ages - families and students alike! Here's how to encourage young kids to persevere: https://www.today.com/parenting-guides/here-s-how-encourage-young-children-persevere-t177117
Reminders
Notify the Office for Absences To Be Excused
- The best way to report an absence is to email attendance.gables@columbus.k12.oh.us.
- Please email every day your child is absent to ensure a complete record. Include any doctor's school excuse notes if you seek medical help.
- If you prefer to call, call 1-380-997-6025 and leave a message. Avoid calling the main school line - it's extremely busy in the mornings! Leaving a detailed message is acceptable.
--> No School Next Wednesday, March 9th <--
Spring Flower Sale
Gables PTA's Spring Flower sale started February 25. Important dates:
- March 11th: Last day to order flowers. The on-line sale ends at 11:59pm.
- Delivery date: May 13th
Prizes Gators may earn:
- Top Individual seller from k-2 and 3-5 will have a special lunch with Mrs. Lausch
- Top selling Classroom will receive a Pizza Party
- Any Gator that sells 10 or more items will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card
Change of Clothes
Meeting ID : 91823394472 Password : 720581
CCS Enrollment Periods for 2022 - 2023 School Year
- Kindergarten Enrollment is open now - https://www.ccsoh.us/enroll
- School Choice for elementary schools is open now through March 31. Apply in the Parent Portal.
Gables and Community Events Next Week
Pathway Express at North Market (March)
See attached flyers for more details.
--> No School Next Wednesday, March 9th <--
Newsletter dedicated to 2022 Summer opportunities across Columbus
Northwest Columbus Summer Camp Corner
Camp Registrations Currently Open
Several are in waitlist status - check your favorites here:
Upcoming Camp Registrations
- CCS Summer Experience - Mar 15
- Metro Parks, Franklin County Residents - Mar 15 @ 9am
- City of Dublin Summer Camps, Residents - Mar 17 @ 6am
- Columbus Children's Theatre (McConnell Art Center) - TBD
Feb 28- March 4: Reading Week
9: No school
13: Daylight Savings- Move clocks 1 hour ahead.
14 : PTA Meeting @ 6:30 pm
22 : End of quarter 3
23: No school
25: **NEW DATE** Spring student pictures
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About Gables Elementary School
Attendance Phone Number: 1-380-997-6025
PTA email: gablesgators@gmail.com
FACTline Email: factline@columbus.k12.oh.us
FACTline Phone Number: 614-221-FACT (614-221-3228)
Customer Relations Phone Number: (614) 365-8888
Customer Relations Email: customerrelations@columbus.k12.oh.us