October Newsletter
October 2022
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Letter from Dr. Eicher
Dear John Burroughs Families,
Happy October! As we move into October and the beautiful fall season, I am writing to share with you several exciting upcoming opportunities for students and families at John Burroughs Elementary School for the month of October.
Burroughs Spirit Month! Students, Staff & parents
Burroughs spirit month kicks off during the month of October this coming Thursday, October 6th with hat day. Students and teachers are encouraged to wear their favorite hats on this day.
Show us your spirit!! Celebrate every Thursday in October!
• October 6: Hat Day - wear your favorite hat!
• October 13: Sports Day- represent your favorite sports team
• October 20: Superhero Day- show us your best superhero shirt
• October 27: Burroughs Pride! Wear your school colors!
Experiential Learning Trip
Our fifth-grade classes will be traveling to Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park this coming Friday October 10th to explore the park, study environmental issues, and complete a variety of hands-on and experiential learning opportunities. This time will also allow our fifth graders to bond as a class and to interact with their teachers outside of the school setting at the amazing Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park.
Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Fall Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 25th and again Thursday, November 10th, 2022, from 3:45 – 7:15pm. Both in person and Zoom opportunities will be available to accommodate all parents and families’ schedules. More detailed information will be forthcoming about how you can sign-up to meet with your child’s teacher for a one-on-one in-depth discussion about your student’s growth and progress so far this year.
Fall Celebration
Our fall celebration will be held on Friday, October 28th, 2022. More information to follow.
Finally, I wanted to share with you our John Burroughs Elementary School Mission, Vision, and Core Values. Our mission, vision and core values drive our work with you and your child each day as we partner together in education.
Mission: We will empower families to become partners and collaborators so that all students grow in reading and math through culturally responsive and social emotional learning opportunities.
Vision: Each child reaches their full potential in a safe and positive learning environment by empowering staff, students, families, and members of the community to collaborate as partners in the academic and social-emotional learning process of the whole child.
Core Values: Burroughs Bees: •Be respectful • Be responsible •Be safe •Be caring •Believe in yourself
As always, if you ever have any questions or would like to speak with me, do not hesitate to call the school at (614) 365-5923 or reach out to me by email at meicher@columbus.k12.oh.us.
With Burroughs Pride,
Dr. Mike Eicher, Ed.D.
Principal
John Burroughs Elementary School
Important Dates
- October 6: School Spirit Day - Wear a Fun Hat
- October 13: School Spirit Day - Wear your favorite Sports Team Colors!
- October 20: School Spirit Day - Wear a Superhero Shirt
- October 21: No School
- October 27: Dublin Dance Halloween Performance
- October 25th: Fall School Conferences Day 1, 3:45 – 7:15pm
- October 26: No School:
- October 27: School Spirit Day - Wear Burroughs Bees Colors
- October 28th: Fall Celebration
- No School: Tuesday, November 8
- November 10th: Fall Conferences Day 2, 3:45 – 7:15pm
October is Burroughs School Spirit Month!!!
Classroom News!
Beginning of Year Assessments
Reading Buddies!
We are pleased to announce that Burroughs Elementary will be restarting our Reading Buddies Program for the 2022-2023 school year. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. In order for students to be successful in school, they may need extra support from home, school and the community. Becoming a reading buddy volunteer will help us close some learning gaps, encourage a love for reading, build confidence and definitely brighten the day of many students.
This year, we will be servicing second and third grade students. Reading Buddies will meet on Wednesdays from 11:00-12:30. Each volunteer will be assigned to a specific teacher’s classroom to read with one student for 30 minutes and then read with another students for an additional 30 minutes. No experience necessary. Training will be provided.
If you are interested in volunteering as a reading buddy, please contact our Reading Coach, Ms. Morgan tmorgan@columbus.k12.oh.us
Ms. Hillary and Ms. Ellen’s Pre-K class
What we will be learning this month:
Name Recognition
Rote Counting to 10
AB Patterns
Routines and procedures for school
This month’s theme in Pre-K will be Our Families. We are continuing to work on routines and procedures for school. We will start to work on colors and counting during circle time. Please check your child’s take home folder and sign when you have read the notes. Let us know if you have any questions.
5th Grade
Physical Education
ESL
Did you know that from September 15 to October 15, it is National Hispanic Heritage Month?
It’s a time to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30-day period.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Inside CCS Podcast Spanish edition: During this month, CCS will be launching the first edition of Inside CCS entirely in Spanish for our families. This first edition will be centered on the Celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, the importance, and the impact of this celebration in our district. Join Odaliz Freytes, Ramona Reyes, Sandra Santos, and Ricardo Torres in this meaningful conversation.
https://anchor.fm/columbus-city-schools/episodes/Hispanic-Heritage-Month-e1oim17/a-a8jvs2j
Feria de Recursos y Fiesta por el Mes da la Herencia Hispana
Jueves 13 de Octubre, 2022
Escuela Georgian Heights Elementary
784 Georgian Rd., Columbus, OH 43228
de 5:30 PM a 7:00 PM
Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month Resource Fair & Fiesta
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Georgian Heights Elementary
784 Georgian Dr. Columbus, OH 43228
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Burroughs PTA Interest meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/3427823264?pwd=Wi93R1RxbVB2eDJjR1NZK0h2MDVVZz09
The PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association and is a group at Burroughs made up of parents, grandparents, teachers and community members. The PTA has hosted family events, raised money for school assemblies and classroom projects and has advocated for the kids at Burroughs. If this sounds like something you are interested in, come check it out!
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022, 06:30 PM
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If your student is absent...
Please make sure you have updated your account on the parent portal for this year: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/2437
Free Coat Giveaway
Westside Free Store is giving away coats to families that could use them! No paperwork to fill out!
October 22
10:00AM - 2:00PM
61 S Powell Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
District Resources
Pathways Express
Pathways Express: Ohio History Center Resource Fair
Meet-and-greet with New York Times Best-selling author Tami Charles;
Coat giveaway for students;
All Hallows Eve ticket giveaway (while supplies last); and
Resources and support from the CCS Family Engagement team and local partners.
Sunday, Oct 9, 2022, 01:00 PM
Ohio History Center, East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA
Stay in the Game
Dear CCS Community,
I am so excited to share with you the official launch of an exciting new initiative – “Stay in the Game! Keep Learning, Every Day!”
We know our students need to be in school every day, and we are committed to uncovering the barriers that stand in the way of consistent daily attendance. That’s why we are teaming up with the Columbus Crew to encourage our students to come to school every day!
The partnership is part of the Stay in the Game! Network, which is a statewide initiative originally created by the Cleveland Browns Foundation. It is a network of partners working together, calling all families, educators, and community members to prioritize student attendance.
Why? Because the first step to success is showing up!
We need to make sure our young people are excited to come to school every day and that our families are engaged and working with us to promote the importance of being in school.
Simply put, every day counts. The more students are in school and engaged in the classroom, the more prepared they are for success – not just through academic growth, but social-emotional growth as well.
You will continue to see more of the Crew at our schools and different events, engaging with our students and families to build a school-going culture and get kids excited about school!
To learn more about this exciting initiative, please watch the Virtual Engagement Session on this initiative. You’ll hear more about the Network and the creative ways the Crew will be supporting, encouraging, and incentivizing our students to come to school each day, on time, when they are healthy. Parents will also learn a few tips and strategies for making school attendance a priority at home.
Together, we will continue to engage our students, our families, and our entire community, so our students are excited to come to school and will thrive in positive learning environments.
Sincerely,
Talisa Dixon
Superintendent/CEO, Columbus City Schools
Burroughs Elementary School General Information
Email: adouglass@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: ccsoh.us/burroughses
Location: 551 South Richardson Avenue, Columbus, OH, USA
Phone: (614)365-5923
Twitter: @burroughsbees
John Burroughs is a Title I School
- John Burroughs is a Title I school that receives Federal Title I funding to support academic achievement.
- Title I funding is spent on supplies, materials, staffing, and programs to support student achievement.
- As a parent of a student attending a school that is receiving Federal Title I dollars, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the teacher(s) and instructional paraprofessional(s) who instruct your child. Federal law requires every Title I school district to comply and to provide you with the requested information in a timely manner. We are happy to provide this information to you. At any time, you may ask.
Contact Information:
Dr. Michael Eicher (Principal) - meicher@columbus.k12.oh.us
Brenda Tucker (Secretary) - btucker9784@columbus.k12.oh.us