Good morning!
I hope everyone is doing well! We are really enjoying seeing our students finish this school year strong! I am looking forward to seeing how our students are going to have their strongest nine weeks yet, the Fourth Nine Weeks of 2015-16! Let's get it done Tigers!!!
For your planning, be sure to keep the night of May 19th open at 6pm. We are having a financial planning presentation at Columbia Elementary to help you financially plan for your children to go to college. While all of our students are very capable of attending college when they graduate from Mount Vernon High School, we want to make sure you have adequate time to prepare for their college entrance date.
During this presentation, there will be also addition information presented about some Financial Assistance that may be available to your child. There are a lot of financial assistance programs that are available for all students from all types of financial backgrounds. It is never to early to begin this planning process. Mark you calendar now for May 19th at 6pm to be a part of this experience. We will be having representatives from MVNU, Kenyon College, and possibly COTC at Columbia Elementary on May 20th to speak with all of our students during their Tiger Up Time.
Please see your weekly updates below:
Upcoming State Tests for Grades 3-5:
4/18-4th Grade ELA State Test
4/19-4th Grade ELA State Test
4/20-4th Grade Math State Test
4/21-4th Grade Math State Test
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
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Layla Deshong
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Taylor Tolle
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Philip Crunelle
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Lane Mussard
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Jaden Wheeler
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Tyce Davidson
Second Grade Math:
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Jonathan Kreager
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Jayden Smith
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Layla Deshong
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Madeline Pealer
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Zane Barber
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Lane Mussard
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Emily Phillips
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Josiah Colon
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Seth Vance
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Marques Ramos
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Tyce Davidson
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Jaden Wheeler
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Third Grade Reading:
Landon Hammons
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Cameron Mcnamara
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Jada Coey
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Aric Lust
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Arianne Scott
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Tyler Ing
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Third Grade Math:
James Bennett
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Cameron Mcnamara
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Tyler Ing
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Jared Boucher
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Conner Phillips
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Grace Jackson
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Timothy Fawcett
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Arianne Scott
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Jordan Willits
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Landon Hammons
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Chance Temple
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Katlynn Butler
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Jason Harden
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Elionna Young
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Aric Lust
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Case Armstrong
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Fourth Grade Reading:
Adyson Beaver
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Brooklyn Kelley
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Mackenzie Dwello
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Alexis Cook
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Quentin Meadors
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Rhiley Grizzle
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Karley Davis
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Rachel Ruth
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Jada Sudderth
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James Denuit
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Aaliyah Bates
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Jaden Thompson
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Patrick Frazer
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Chloe Calbert
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Fourth Grade Math
Rachel Ruth
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Karley Davis
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Rhiley Grizzle
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Alexis Cook
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Patrick Frazer
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Fifth Grade Reading:
Mia Armstrong
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Emily Hammond
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Marianne Watkins
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Cooper Carpenter
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Hanna Humphrey
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Layla Behnke
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Jake Fanning
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Ri Miller
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Mark Fanning
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Dominic Fuscaldo
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Zoe Mock
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Abigail Justice
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Fifth Grade Math:
Layla Behnke
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Zoe Franz
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Krieg Butler
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Mark Fanning
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Hanna Humphrey
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Zackary Calbert
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Emily Hammond
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Zoe Mock
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Harlie Gaulden
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Ri Miller
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Devyn Smith
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Zoey Kennedy
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Xavier Arndt
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Desiree Temple
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Elizabeth Miller
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Cooper Carpenter
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Benjamin Bridges
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Patrick O'Byrne
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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
Parking After School at Local Businesses:
As you are coming to pick up your child after school, be sure that you are not parking in the parking lot of our local businesses. We are currently having people park across the street from our school at The Dog Grooming Shop and it is negatively impacting their business. Please make sure that if you are parking in their lot to pick up your child, that you discontinue using their parking lot. Thank you for your assistance!
BELOW ARE SOME IMPORTANT DATES:
4/18-4th Grade ELA State Test
4/19-4th Grade ELA State Test
4/20-4th Grade Math State Test
4/21-4th Grade Math State Test
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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