Category: Families
News for parents and guardians.
It's that time of year again! Charles School Students will need to report to the school during the proper time for the 2010 -11 school year Orientation. Please bring your completed registration information to your assigned Orientation Session. Click here for an additional copy of the 2010-11 Registration Packet
- New Students Orientation: September 1st at 8:45am.
- Returning Students Orientation with last names A - J : September 2nd at 8:45am.
- Returning Students Orientation with last names K - Z: September 2nd at 12:45pm
- Returning 11th and 12th grade students do not need to attend an orientation session.
Parents:
There will be Parent Orientation sessions, which will take place during coinciding student sessions. You are welcome and encouraged to take part in the Parent Orientation while your student is attending his or her orientation session. You will learn more about the school and learn how we can work together to support your student. If you are unable to attend either of the daytime parent sessions, there will be an additional session available on Wednesday, September 1st at 5:30PM in the school gym. Please attend one of the sessions.
The Charles School is welcoming the Graham Expeditionary Middle School (GEMS) to the Brentnell building for the 2010 – 2011 academic year. GEMS is a 6th – 8th grade experiential education program that is being started by the founders of The Graham School and The Charles School. Its innovative curriculum design is the first in the state of Ohio and we are excited to hear of their successes in educating central Ohio middle school students. As you can imagine, starting a school has many hurdles to overcome, not least of which is location. GEMS staff and administration has been working hard in order to find the best possible location for their first year as a school. The administrations of TCS, GEMS, and The Graham Family of Schools have consulted and determined that the Brentnell building brings many opportunities for both programs.
GEMS students and staff will be housed in the south wing of the building, will have a separate entrance, and its own front desk. Additionally, they will have separate hours of operations, lunches, and restrooms. It will require that TCS students and staff work hard to be welcoming and mindful that there will be some changes in room locations for the 2010-2011 academic year only. The GEMS administration is actively seeking its permanent location where it can impact children’s lives long into the future. We are pleased to help them get their start as a school.
The Charles School building will be closed from Friday June 18th - August 16th. Please visit us at The Graham School this summer at 3950 Indianola Ave. You can also reach us by phone at 614-258-8588.
The Kroger Community Rewards program allows members you to earn funds for The Charles School every time you present your Kroger Plus Card to purchase food and other items. Whether you have enrolled before or this is your first time, please update your enrollment at Kroger Community Rewards. It is quick and easy.
Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com and click on “Columbus” and “Enroll.” Members must re-enroll every year.
Ohio EPA
Ohio EPA has awarded an environmental education mini grant to The Charles School at Ohio Dominican University. Nine projects throughout the state were funded.
Kroger Community Rewards
Groceries
Kroger has pledged to give $5,000,000 to non-profit organizations this year. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com and use school code 90179 to sign up to support The Charles School. Every time you buy groceries using you Kroger Plus card, we make money!
Giant Eagle Apples for the Students
Giant Eagle has pledged $100,000 in prizes to Columbus schools this year through their Apples for the Students program. Sign up at www.gianteagle.com or by calling 1-800-474-4777. Use school code 5443.
Meijer Community Rewards
Complete an application for a Meijer guest card designating The Charles School (#428588). Purchases made with a linked Meijer Credit card earn 1% and purchases paid for with a PIN-based debit card or cash earn 0.5%. Go to www.meijer.com/rewards to sign up.
Exposures to lead in doses much smaller than previously thought represent a definable risk to children’s health and ability to learn.
The Charles School will attempt to control the use and maintenance of lead-bearing building products and avoid use of any educational or maintenance procedures or products which may create lead exposures.
By Jennifer Jamar
Sixteen year old Abdiaziz Amin has already found a skill that will take him soaring through the future. At a tender age, Amin discovered his talent for soccer and has been taking steps to perfect his talent ever since. “I play because I’m passionate about soccer. I feel that I have a gift. By being active and playing 24/7, it betters my skills and it keeps me fit and healthy,” says Amin. His love for soccer is conveyed in his passionate words and his persistent, eminent smile.
Earlier this fall, our school received the 2008 - 2009 Local Report Card from the Ohio Department of Education. This is our first building report card and is compiled using Ohio Graduation Test results from last year's sophomore students. We are very pleased to have earned a rating of 'Effective' from the state of Ohio and we are thrilled with the success that our students have achieved. To check out the complete report card, click here.
