Lunch Menu - May

TGS 21-22 Academic Calendar - Updated

TGS Front Office Hours - 7:30am-4:00pm frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org

TGS Summer Office Hours (starting June 6) - 9:00am-3:00pm frontdesk@thegrahamschool.org

Dear TGS Families -

All Students who have a school issued Chromebook and charger must return them no later than Wed. May 25. If they are not in use during May Days please return the Chromebook and charger to the front office. This does not include the Chipotle Chromebooks and chargers issued in spring of 2021.

Failure to return Chromebooks and chargers will result in your family being charged for these items ($270 per Chromebook; $50 per charger). In addition, transcripts and grade cards will not be released until these items are returned.

Thank you for your support in getting these resources back to the school so that we can ensure they are ready for use next year!

Thank you,

RJ Larry, Dean

Kathryn Livingston, Dean

Laurel Wakeley, Dean

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Click here for GEMS employment opportunities.

Have you completed your student's 2022-23 Annual Registration forms online? Please complete your student's registration today! Your student's spot for next school year is not guaranteed until all annual registration forms are received by the school. This is just for Returning students, New students will be sent information soon.

Already have an account? Use the same login you used for the 2021-22 school year. If you did not create an account last year, you will need to create an account first using the invite code. Your invite code was e-mailed to you. Please contact Bryan Kossmann at: registrar@thegrahamschool.org OR call 614-262-1111 with questions or to request your invite code.

OneView Login Page: https://tgs.esvportal.com/

• As you set up your account you will be asked to create your own PIN. You will enter your Invite Code in Option 1.
• Once you enter the site, your student's information should be pre-populated into the forms. Double check that the pre-populated information is correct, fix any wrong information, complete new information, and then submit. Check each Section.
• NOTE: Choose Yes or No at the end of each section BEFORE trying to update the information.
• Click here for a How To Document.
• NOTE: Use the Save and Return button, frequently.
• Once you have completed all seven parts, select Save and Return THEN Save and Submit to District.

We are asking our families to help with expenses by paying the annual school fee of $35.00. You can pay with credit card, cash, check or money order in person or by mail. You may also pay with a credit card online via the TGS School Store at this link: TGS Online Store

Thank you for confirming that your student is returning to TGS next year!

Click here to join the Zoom Meeting

Please join us for our Family Crew session, Tues. May 17 at 6:00pm to engage and connect with our families and talk about graduation. Each Family Crew session has a specific focus related to the work we do at The Graham School, such as Crew, Mindfulness, Restorative Practices, Social-Emotional Learning, etc. The format of the meetings will be determined each month as we keep an eye on the evolving COVID situation in Franklin County and continue to prioritize the safety of students, families, and staff.

Please check out information and fliers that can be found here from The Ohio Connectivity Champions on the Affordable Connectivity Program. The OCC can support families through the application process. The ACP provides $30 per month discount on internet bills and $100 subsidy for a connected device.

The Webpage for the ACP - https://www.fcc.gov/acp

The Webpage for the Ohio Connectivity Champions - https://www.ohio-k12.help/remotedx/connectivity-champions/

Who Is Eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program?

• A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of the criteria below:
• Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year;
• Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program;
• Participates in one of these assistance programs:
• The National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program, including through the USDA Community Eligibility Provision;
• SNAP
• Medicaid
• Federal Public Housing Assistance
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• WIC
• Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
• or Lifeline;

TGS needs your help with an anonymous survey. The family survey is an opportunity for you to share how the school can create a more welcoming school environment, support student learning at home, and build lasting partnerships that contribute to student success. Thank you for your help!

Click here to complete the quick survey!

• Encourage them to complete an application to be considered for enrollment. Available spaces are starting to fill up. Apply soon to avoid being placed on a waitlist. Click here to complete an online application.

• Completing an online application does NOT commit the student to attend TGS.

• Consider attending a Virtual Enrollment Information Session, offered Wednesday, May 25 at 6:00p.m.

• Contact Pam Boseker, Enrollment Coordinator at pboseker@thegrahamschool.org or 614-262-1111 (school office) or 1-513-449-0369 (direct number) for more information about The Graham School and a link for the Enrollment Information Session.

Kroger

Go to: www.krogercommunityrewards.com or call 1-800-837-4483 to enroll in the program. Add Graham to your card. You can search for Graham by name or use our school code: IE209, Shop! Every time you shop and use your Kroger Rewards Card Graham gets rebates. Kroger totals those rebates and sends Graham a check.

Amazon Smile gives to The Graham School!

When you make a purchase on Amazon Smile they will donate 0.5% of your total purchase to The Graham School. Go to http://smile.amazon.com/ch/31-1713840 to get started!

Our partnership with EL Education empowers our teachers to unleash the potential of their students. EL Education is built on ten design principles that reflect the educational values and beliefs of Kurt Hahn, founder of Outward Bound and EL Education. These principles also reflect the design's connection to other related thinking about teaching, learning , and the culture of schools. The Graham School's habits of learning have grown out of the design principles: Self-Direction, Perseverance, Teamwork & Collaboration, Service & Stewardship, and Adventure & Risk.

TGS is a School-wide Title 1 program, enabling us to receive Federal Funds to ensure that our students receive the support they need to reach and exceed grade level goals in reading and math. We welcome parent involvement in planning, review and improvement of Title 1 programs. Please contact Debbie Addison at addison.2@thegrahamschool.org with any questions.

Per House Bill 21 community schools are required to perform a monthly review of student files and randomly select families for residency verification. Please contact the school immediately in case of an address change. Proof of residency must be submitted within two weeks of an address change. If evidence is not provided, requests for additional documentation or a home visit may occur.