December Newsletter

It is hard to believe that we are in the month of December. We have come such a long way this school year! We are now participating in our middle of the year testing so that all of our Vikings can show all that they have learned. We look forward to all of the great things that are in store for us in 2024!

We wish you a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!

Principal Brown

12/12: Family Support Night @ Valleyview 4-5:30

12/13: Picture Retake Day

12/19: 30 Minute Early Release

12/20- 01/02: WINTER BREAK (ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED)

01/03: Students Return to School

Enjoy your Winter Break and See you all next year!

The winter weather is here, and it can be chilly in the morning. Students eating breakfast should arrive at 8:30am, and those that are not eating should arrive at 8:45am.

Thank you, Valleyview Staff

El otoño llegó! Y las temperaturas ya bajaron. Estudiantes que desayunan en la escuela deben llegar 8:30am, y los que no coman en la escuela la entrada es las 8:45am.

Gracias, Personal de Valleyview

After school programming began 11/27/23. Services will be provided by ETSS (Ethiopian Tewahedo social services) at our school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school until 6pm.

Please reach out to Andrea or Ana for an application.

*space is limited to 50 students

[3:30 - 4:00] Kids enter Gym/Snack Time

[4:00 - 4:45] I Ready/Worksheet/Spelling

[4:45 - 5:30] Craft (Individual Help)

[5:30 - 6:00] Board Games/Fun Time/Parent Pick-Up

Jordan's Crossing

342 N Hague Ave (0.3 miles from Valleyview)

ON-SITE SERVICES

Meals

Daily Hot Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Daily Sack Lunch 10 a.m. – 4: 00 p.m.

Thursday Lunch & Learn 1:00 p.m.

Friday Fellowship 6:00 p.m.

Jordan’s Closet -Clothing

Thursday and Friday after meals

Health Services

Daily Narcan Distribution

Daily Healthcare Connections to Mt. Carmel and SouthEast Mental Health Services

CURRENT PROGRAMS

Daily Produce Market

Food Pantry

Friday Night Community Meal

Connection to Stabilization and Treatment Programs

Life Saving Narcan Distribution

Job Referral

Sobriety Mentoring

Panhandling Diversion

Treatment Center Transportation

AA Meetings

Clothing Program

Bicycle Program

Shower Services

Laundry Service

Documentation/ID Assistance

Vocational Training

Please check the Facebook page for updated information: https://www.facebook.com/jordanscrossingcolumbus.

Get Covered Ohio

Need help with your Health Insurance coverage? Call 833-628-4467 (Monday-Friday from 8AM-5PM) or visit getcoveredohio.org.

Free health insurance navigator services are available in a community or from a computer near you!

Starting in April 2023, all Medicaid members will have to renew their health coverage.

If you receive a notice that you are no longer eligible for Medicaid and need help finding new coverage, request local help or schedule an appointment today. You can also call us at (833) 628-4467 or (833) NAV-4INS with questions or to schedule an appointment. Services are available in-person, online and by phone, and in multiple languages.

A Step in the Right Direction (SRD) is launching a hygiene free store in March 2023.

Individuals will be able to request 5 items once every 30 days. The items include body wash, soap, deodorant, menstrual products, toothbrush, toothpaste, dish soap, detergent, toilet paper or other items like Narcan, condoms, pregnancy tests. After submitted a request, you will receive a confirmation email or text with information on pick up date and time.

Eligibility: You must live in 43222, 43223, 43204, or 43228.

Submit your request beginning 3/1/23 to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRwWRwLUoRKvItpFSZPvtzVyoz2frme-y5hUopzpM-LEw2aw/closedform.

Birthright of Columbus, Inc.

Birthright is a friend to any pregnant woman. We offer friendship, understanding, referrals, urine pregnancy testing, maternity and baby clothing. All services are free. Birthright is interdenominational, non-judgmental. 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-550-4900

Access to Care at Columbus Public Health

Access to Care is a program through Columbus Public Health to provide access to health insurance, where to get care, local resources and more.

They offer a resource center at Columbus Public Health (240 Parsons Ave) that does not require an appointment (wait times may vary), and in-person and over-the-phone language interpretation is available. What to bring: proof of home and/or mailing addresses for everyone applying (such as state ID or utility bill), social security numbers, employer and income information for every member of SNAP (Foohousehold (W2 forms), and immigration documents.

Medicaid only sign-up assistance is offered Monday from 9AM-12:30PM and Thursday from 1-4:30PM.

Health Insurance Marketplace & Medicaid Sign-up Assistance is available Tuesday and Friday from 11AM-3PM.

Food Stamps) Sign-up Assistance is offered Wednesday from 9AM-12:30PM

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) 211

LSS 211 is free, confidential, and available throughout Franklin county 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With just one call, text, web chat, mobile or online search, 211 provides immediate access to more than 3,000 local programs. When a person contacts LSS 211, they connect to an information resource specialist who is trained to assist in times of crisis and for everyday needs. The resource specialist provides a variety of options and instructions on how to access programs and services throughout central Ohio. Through LSS 211, people can find detailed information on social, educational, cultural, health, government, and support services.

Call: Dial 2-1-1 or 614-221-2255

Social Worker/Agency access to LSS 211:

November PBIS Incentive included an opportunity for each student to earn a ticket to see a movie, AND a chance to earn a ticket to visit the PBIS Snack Bar.

Kuhlwein's Farm Market & Deli and their customers provided 13 Thanksgiving meals to Valleyview Viking Families. If you get a chance, check out their Farm Market & Deli.

Address: 1859 Walker Rd Hilliard, OH 43026