Good afternoon!
I want to take a moment to report out to you about the great stuff going on at Columbia Elementary. This morning I am reporting to you from the friendly skies, as I am heading to a friend's wedding in California. As it was not too long ago that my wife and I tied the knot, I have a whole new appreciation for someone else's wedding day. I am excited to share this day with my friends and their new family.
Last Friday evening, I was counting my blessings for working in such a great community! Around 6:30pm, as my wife and I were headed to The Bristol Motor Speedway for her birthday, We continued to be blessed by Mount Vernon. On the south side of the building inside one of the outside light covers, we had a bird nest get a little too hot and it caught on fire. The cover of the light then fell down onto the mulch and caught the mulch on fire. Fortunately, our neighbor Stephanie Smith called 911. Within moments our brave Mount Vernon Fire Department was on scene to make sure there was no further damage to our school. We are fortunate because no one was in the building, and the only damage was to the light outside of the building. The inside of the building smelled like smoke that evening, but that was it. Thank you to both Stephanie Smith and The MVFD!!
Our a lighter note, I also thankful for the Kindergartner that complimented me on my jump roping skills this week. LOL!!! Our students constantly bring us smiles at any given moment...
Please see your weekly updates below:
Picture of the week:
How are we doing?
Please CLICK HERE to give us your feedback about our service to your children. We are always looking for ways to improve the educational service we provide to your children. Your feedback is important in this process.
Upcoming State Tests for Grades 3-5:
4/25-4th Grade SS State Test
4/26-4th Grade SS State Test
4/27-3rd Grade ELA State Test
4/28-3rd Grade ELA State Test
4/29-5th Grade Science State Test
5/2-5th Grade Science State Test
5/3-5th Grade ELA State Test
5/4-5th Grade ELA State Test
5/5-5th Grade Math State Test
5/6-5th Grade Math State Test
Why is it important for our students to do well on State Tests?
Despite your political view, state testing plays several vital roles in the world of public education. How a student performs on the state test provides the district, school, administrator, teacher, parent, and student with important information about how well they are doing in relation to the State Prescribed Academic Contents Standards in their grade level. This means that we, as educators, are better able to serve their needs based on these results for the school days that follow this data. As we, as educators, try to tailor our instruction for our students, this data can affect the academic programming that a specific student receives. If a student were to blow off this test as not being important, the school could misunderstand the student's true needs. Just like a Doctor runs specific tests to tailor their treatment for each and everyone of us when we have a doctor's appointment, these State Tests are piece of that same process for those of us working in education for our students.
The results of these tests also have a direct impact on the relationship between the State and Federal Governments and our school. The results of these state tests will dictate the mandates that the state places on both our district and school. Our students play a huge role in this process.
Ultimately we know that we have the Best and the Brightest at Columbia Elementary. These State Tests give our students a voice in showing the rest of the world our students' level of intelligence. It is one thing for all of us to say this at Columbia Elementary, but it is something much greater for the world to see our students' success. We know our student are capable of achieving great heights! This is where the rubber meets the road and their Super Bowl has arrived! We expect nothing but excellence and success! It is time to TIGER UP!
Attendance During State Testing:
It is very important on everyday that our students are on time and present to school. Please that if your child shows up to school late on a testing day, he/she will not be allowed in the testing area and will be scheduled to take the State Test at a later time on that date or on a different day. The student will be in the office doing school work until all other students have completed their testing (approximately 90 minutes in length).
Dr Dill's Weekly Hall of Fame"
Second Grade Reading:
Zane Barber
Jonathan Kreager
Brianna Flecknoe
Philip Crunelle
Miya Montgomery
Ayden Grant
Tyce Davidson
Luke Mullins
Jonathan Kreager
Layla Deshong
Lane Mussard
Miya Montgomery
Brianna Flecknoe
Madeline Pealer
Luke Mullins
Ayden Grant
Taylor Tolle
Madeline Pealer
Summer Hall
Jaden Wheeler
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Second Grade Math:
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Zane Barber
Seth Vance
Jayden Smith
Josiah Colon
Jaden Wheeler
Tyler Tucker
Tyce Davidson
Emily Phillips
Seth Vance
Lane Mussard
Marques Ramos
Jaden Wheeler
Third Grade Reading:
Jared Boucher
Arianne Scott
Sarah Hammond
Landon Hammons
Chance Temple
Tyler Ing
Aric Lust
Jada Coey
Third Grade Math:
Jared Boucher
Arianne Scott
Tyler Ing
Timothy Fawcett
Chance Temple
Jordan Willits
Aric Lust
Haley Combs
Katlynn Butler
Fourth Grade Reading:
Callie Ackley
Karley Davis
Quentin Meadors
Aaliyah Bates
Mackenzie Dwello
Rachel Ruth
Adyson Beaver
Patrick Frazer
Jaden Thompson
Chloe Calbert
Rhiley Grizzle
Alexis Cook
Brooklyn Kelley
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Fourth Grade Math
Alexis Cook
Patrick Frazer
Rachel Ruth
Karley Davis
Rhiley Grizzle
Fifth Grade Reading:
Layla Behnke
Jake Fanning
Zoe Mock
Mark Fanning
Dominic Fuscaldo
Desiree Temple
Abby Justice
Emily Hammond
Marianne Watkins
Mia Armstrong
Hanna Humphrey
Cooper Carpenter
Ri Miller
Fifth Grade Math:
Xavier Arndt
Hanna Humphrey
Desiree Temple
Benjamin Bridges
Zoey Kennedy
Ri Miller
Krieg Butler
Elizabeth Miller
Layla Behnke
Zackary Calbert
Zoe Mock
Mark Fanning
Cooper Carpenter
Patrick O'Byrne
Emily Hammond
Harlie Gaulden
Devyn Smith
Reminders:
Columbia Elementary Cares Project
We are very excited to tell you about a new project that we are starting at Columbia Elementary this year called “Columbia Elementary Cares.” This project was inspired by two of our own Columbia Elementary Tigers, who simply wanted to help others in the hospital. For this reason, we will be collecting donations and making care packages for cancer patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This project is such an amazing experience for our students to participate in as they get the opportunity to “pay forward” to others in need. Our desire is to continue with this project every school year.
Each classroom is being asked to send in specific gift bag items. Once all donations have been collected and placed into bags, they will then be delivered to Children’s Hospital. Our building goal is to collect enough items to make 100 gift bags. We are able to achieve this goal! If we meet our goal of 100 gift bags is reached, then I have agreed that I will be kissing a pig.
Below is a list of brand new items that we need from each grade level:
Kindergarten: crayons and markers,
First Grade: coloring books and mini stuffed animals
Second Grade: colored pencils and chapsticks
Third Grade: bubbles and various lotions
Fourth Grade: various kids’ magazines and kids’ stickers
Fifth Grade: watercolor paints and paper
You may start sending in your donations immediately. For the safety of the patients in the hospital, all items must be brand new to avoid any kind of potential harmful germs. Friday May 13th will be the last day to send in items. This will give us ample time to compile these items into gift bags and get them delivered to Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Thank you in advance for your help in making this a truly amazing experience and touching the lives of children who could certainly could use a little encouragement in their lives right now!
Kindergarten Registration-May 13th
If you know someone that would like to become a New Columbia Tiger in Kindergarten for the 2016-17 School Year, be sure to have them fill out the follow Kindergarten Registration Form: CLICK HERE.
Open Enrollment-Due May 15th
If you or someone you know would like to attend Columbia Elementary next school year and live outside of our district residence area, be sure to fill out Open Enrollment Application. The deadline for this application is May 15, 2016. CLICK HERE for the application
Second Annual Ariel Foundation Park Columbia Elementary 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk
Registration:
CLICK HERE
Date:
May 20, 2016
Time:
1 Mile Walk/Run at 6:30pm
5K Walk/Run at 7pm
Location:
Ariel-Foundation Park
27 Madison Avenue
Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050
Cost:
Pre-Registration 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk:
Adults (18 and over)-$25
Child (Under 18)-$20
Race Day Registration:
Adults-$30
Child-$25
BELOW ARE SOME IMPORTANT DATES:
4/25-4th Grade SS State Test
4/26-4th Grade SS State Test
4/27-3rd Grade ELA State Test
4/28-3rd Grade ELA State Test
4/29-5th Grade Science State Test
5/2-5th Grade Science State Test
5/3-5th Grade ELA State Test
5/4-5th Grade ELA State Test
5/5-5th Grade Math State Test
5/5-PTO Meeting at 7pm
5/6-5th Grade Math State Test
5/6 - Student of the Month Lunch with Dr. Dill
5/9-5/11-Districtwide 5th Grade Camp at Heartland Camp
5/11-2hr Delay for Professional Development
5/13-KDG Registration at Columbia
5/13-5th Grade-HS Band and Choir Concert at MVHS at 1pm
5/19-KDG Nursery Rhyme Program at 2:30pm
5/19-Parent College Planning Meeting at 6pm in Gym
5/20-TIGER UP-Planning for College/Advanced Training/Career Planning
5/20-Columbia Elementary PTO-Ariel 5K at 6pm
5/24-Columbia Elementary Classroom Volunteer Breakfast-8am
5/24-Field Day
5/24-Field Day
5/24-Water Day
5/25-LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS:
K-2 Awards at 9:30am
Grades 3-5 Awards at 10:15
5th Grade Graduation at 11am
Thank you for your continued support!
Tiger Up!!
Matt
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