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Winter Coat Give-A-Way
This was a collaboration between United Way of Central Ohio and Columbus City Schools. On Thursday, November 17th United Way and CCS staff members distributed new winter coats to Beatty Park students.
We want to give a special thanks to Vice President of Finance at United Way of Central Ohio Juliana Hardymon, CCS Board of Education Member Mr. Michael Cole, CCS Business Partnership & Community Engagement Coordinator Carissa Izzo, Beatty Park Principal Jessica Waddell, Beatty Park Social Worker Jennifer Davis, Beatty Park Family Ambassador Lethichia Pope, Beatty Park Intervention Aide Yvette Meija, Champion Middle School Family Ambassador Elyse Jones, and Easthaven Family Ambassador Alesia Butcher for making this a successful event.
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The Family Connector - March 24, 2023
This edition of CCS' newsletter for families includes an update from Dr. Chapman on the Department of Equity.
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The Power of Imagination on Display in New CCS Virtual Storytime
Southwood Elementary School Librarian Lisette Bass joins our #TogetherWeReadCCS virtual storytime to take us on an adventure.
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Columbus Board of Education To Hold Pre-Meeting Public Office Hours
The Board will also take one business meeting each month to school sites across the District, making the meetings more accessible to the community.
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Co-Creator of LETRS Literacy Program Visits Columbus City Schools Teachers for Professional Development Training
Dr. Carol Tolman, an international literacy consultant and co-author of LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling), visited teachers for a training session. LETRS is a tool that will help teachers understand how a child’s brain works as they learn to read.
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CCS Shares Proposed Calendar Survey Results
In February, Columbus City Schools launched the Academic Calendars Survey for CCS community members to gather comments and feedback about the proposed calendars for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years.
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Columbus City Schools Remembers Dr. Larry Mixon, Sr.
Dr. Mixon served Columbus Public Schools as Superintendent for five years from 1993-1997. He created a new Strategic Plan for Columbus Public Schools, emphasizing academic achievement, fiscal responsibility, healthy learning environments, and parent involvement.
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Nationally Recognized Check and Connect Effort Nears 18,000 Direct Family Connections
Started last year by the Student and Family Engagement Office, the Check & Connect initiative provides an opportunity for schools to connect with families in a positive, helpful way and identify supports parents might need.
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Columbus City Schools Launches New Health Initiative to Support Families, School Communities
Columbus City Schools is partnering with Nationwide Children’s Hospital, PrimaryOne Health, and Spectrum News 1 to make education and health-related resources more accessible across the Greater Columbus community with the launch of the Edu+Health Caravan.
