September 29, 2022

Dear Gables Families and Staff:

Here at Gables Elementary and across our Columbus City Schools, we are safer when we all work together to prioritize safety. I am sending you this letter to inform you of a safety incident and ask for your help emphasizing the need for students to report safety concerns immediately.

This morning, a student reported that they were approached by an unknown man yesterday during recess on the west side of the building near Willoughby Road, who attempted to lure the student away. The man threatened to harm the school when the student refused and ran away.

Unfortunately, we weren't made aware of the situation until today.

I have reported the incident to our District's Safety and Security team along with Columbus Police. I've also assigned additional support staff to monitor the playground area during recess.

The individual is described as an older man, with all white hair and a thin build. He was wearing a black shirt and pants, and a blue baseball cap and left the area in a black Ford Escape.

We all must work together to keep our children safe. I encourage you to have an age-appropriate conversation with your student to reinforce the importance of immediately telling a trusted adult if they are ever approached by someone they don't know or are in an alarming or uncomfortable situation.

Also, please remind them of these necessary safety precautions:

1. Never talk to strangers, get into cars, or accept anything from someone they don't know.

2. Always walk with an adult or group of friends to and from school and after-school activities.

3. Follow the appropriate walking routes and stay in well-lit areas.

4. Come straight to school and go directly home after school (agree on a time when your child should be home after school).

5. If you "See Something, Say Something."

Should you have any questions or information that may assist police in their investigation, please call them at 614-645-4545. Your cooperation and support will help us keep each student safe as they make their way to and from school daily.

Respectfully,

Jill Lausch

Principal

Every Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 pm-6 pm and 6pm-7pm.

Zoom Meeting ID: 648 128 2246 password: 828319.

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If you have any questions, please contact Gables PTA at gablesgators@gmail.com

Email attendance.gables@columbus.k12.oh.us (preferred) or call 1-380-997-6025 and leave a message.

The program continues to offer classes at the BalletMet Dance Centre and The King Arts Complex. All classes take place once a week on Saturdays with varied times depending on the location. Please see the included registration form for more detailed information. At the end of each six-week session, students are given the opportunity to share what they have learned with parents, friends, and family at an in-studio demonstration.

Class size is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested students should complete the attached Registration Form and return it to BalletMet via mail at 322 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, email at education@balletmet.org, or fax at 614-224-3697. No registrations will be taken over the phone.

For more detailed information about the program, please take a moment to review the attached FAQ sheet. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact education@balletmet.org. BalletMet is committed to providing the community with meaningful and accessible arts programs, quality curriculum, and healthy dance instruction for all students.

CCS hosts weekly Zoom sessions addressing the most pressing topics and answering the most common questions families have. Called Virtual Family Engagement Sessions, these sessions are hosted by the Department of Communications and Engagement and feature expert District staff and many of our community partners sharing information and insights on important topics.

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