Masks are now optional for students and staff in Columbus City Schools. Any person who wants to continue wearing a mask is welcome to do so. Wearing masks is no longer required for everyone in all cases.

However we will continue restricting visitors, keeping small groups and frequent hand washing and hand sanitizer, and students will continue to have access to masks if they want them.

If your child tests positive for COVID-19, they are still required to quarantine at home for 5 days. If their symptoms are better after that time and they do not have a fever, they may return to school and they must wear a mask for the first 5 days back at school. This means they are quarantined for 5 days and masked for 5 days = 10 days total. If they are not improving after the first 5 days, they should NOT return to school, even if they are wearing a mask.

If someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19 or if you have any questions, please contact Nurse Carpenter at kcarpent@columbus.k12.oh.us. Language translation services are available if you need them - please indicate your preferred language when you email her.

TEE BALL | $35 | Age 4–6

COACH-PITCH | $45 | Age 7–9

MAJOR BASEBALL | $55 | Age 10–13

FASTPITCH SOFTBALL | $55 | Age 10–13

PONY BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL | $60 | Age 14–17

https://columbusrecparks.com/wellness/athletics/baseball/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

During the presentation on March 10, community partners presented summer opportunities during the second presentation:

• Girl Scouts of Ohio's Heartland (GSOH)

• Ohio State School for the Deaf
• Adaptive Sports Connection https://adaptivesportsconnection.org/board-staff/ or call 6143893921
• Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County 4-H Clubs
• Thurber House https://www.thurberhouse.org/
• Cleveland Cavaliers - Cavs Youth Sports https://www.cavsyouth.com/
• Be WISE Camp https://bewisecamp.org/ or email Becky at bewisecamp@outlook.com
• Law & Leadership Institute
• Grange Insurance Audubon Center https://grange.audubon.org/

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

Don't forget to order your yearbook. You can order online, too, by using the keyword GBLYB. You will enter this keyword at http://marcophotoservice.com/ on the school and sports photography side under "new order 2021-2022". After you select the Yearbook Option you can then Increase the quantity before you check out. Order online before 03/28/2022.

• 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.

• 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!

mailto:gablesgators@gmail.com

• 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.

• Special Scavenger Hunt;
• Book signing and reading from Brian Weisfeld, author of “The Startup Squad;”
• Giveaways from Local Merchants (while supplies last); and
• Resources and support from the CCS Family Engagement team and local partners.

Tuesday, March 15 - CCS Summer Experience

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. RSVP: https://www.ccsoh.us/rsvp

It’s time to sign up for six week of ultimate summer fun and learning! The 2022 CCS Summer Experience starts in June and it’s FREE to all Columbus City Schools students (K-12). This year’s Summer Experience has expanded to include new and familiar project-based learning opportunities. During our Tuesday Virtual Family Engagement Session, we will preview the hands-on enrichment opportunities that will challenge students to continue growing as learners.

Thursday, March 17 - Summer Opportunities Session #3

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. RSVP (encouraged but not required): https://www.ccsoh.us/rsvp

Attend: https://ccsoh-us.zoom.us/j/85224214481

We’ve got more opportunities for your child to have a fun and engaging summer. No matter what part of town you live in or what types of interests your child has, there are summer opportunities for every student to stay active and safe. Every Thursday evening in March, our Family Engagement team will spotlight different community partners and organizations across our city who offer special summer-time opportunities for CCS students, including day camps, field trips, academic learning, and fun activities that are free. This Thursday’s Virtual Family Engagement Session will focus on summer opportunities for our students with exceptionalities, including Special Education, Gifted & Talented, and English as a Second Language.

Several are in waitlist status - check your favorites here:

• The Actor's Theatre
• Camp Mary Orton
• Columbus Children's Theater (Naghten Street)
• Columbus Recreation and Parks (all camps)
  
• Columbus Zoo
• PAST Foundation
  
• Summer Camps for Youngsters with Disabilities

• 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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