Gables Elementary School
LOST & FOUND
Anything look familiar? Please plan to check the lost and found before our Wellness Week break. Over the first quarter of the school year, jackets, hoodies, water bottles, and lunchboxes, tend to pile up. Stop by before the break and check our green box located in the corner of the gymnasium. While you're at it, consider labeling items with your child's name or initials so they find their way home next time. A few minutes now could save you from replacing a favorite sweatshirt or a pricey water bottle.
Columbus City Schools is joining the City of Columbus and Vision Zero partners to recognize Traffic Safety Awareness Week, Oct. 26–30, and raise awareness about the importance of keeping our roads safe for everyone.
Whether walking to school, riding a bike, driving, or using public transportation, we all play a role in preventing traffic crashes and protecting one another. Simple actions like obeying speed limits, using crosswalks, avoiding distractions, and staying alert to our surroundings can make a big difference.
Students, families, and community members are encouraged to put safety first and help create safer streets in our neighborhoods and around our schools.
Take the Vision Zero Safety Pledge! Commit to safe habits on the road and help protect everyone who travels through our community.
Talking Points
Gables Elementary utilizes TalkingPoints as a comprehensive schoolwide communication tool to engage families. In fact, parents are encouraged to use this tool in an effort to engage more with teachers.
It is easy to access because all families automatically have the primary contact from the Parent Portal “opted in” to receive messages. Initially, you’ll receive messages via text on your cell phone until you download and activate the TalkingPoints app. Once activated, you can promptly reply to messages received through TalkingPoints with any questions or comments. We particularly appreciate the feature that automatically translates messages into over 150 languages! Columbus City Schools highly recommends down loading the free talking points app https://bit.ly/3OHpsGO for a better communication experience.
* Parents please note, some teachers are using Talking Points on a daily basis.
Now that we have reviewed the zones of regulation, let’s talk about what to do when your child finds him or herself in a particular zone!
When children are in the Yellow Zone, they may feel frustrated, worried, excited, or overwhelmed.
Here are some things you can do:
💛 Take deep breaths — breathe in slowly and breathe out.
💛 Take a short break — find a quiet place to relax.
💛 Count to 10 — give yourself time to think before reacting.
💛 Ask for help — talk to a parent, teacher, or trusted adult.
💛 Use positive self-talk — remind yourself, “I can calm down, and I can make a good choice.”
💛 Get moving — stretch, walk, or do another calming activity.
Connect with CCS
Please contact the Superintendent's Office of Customer Relations for any school-related inquiries or concerns. You can reach them at 614-365-8888 or email customerrelations@columbus.k12.oh.us.
For transportation questions, contact our Transportation Call Center at 614-365-5074 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
If you have further questions about Columbus City Schools, contact the FACTline at 614-221-FACT (614-221-3228) Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or email us at Factline@columbus.k12.oh.us.
Community Centers Fall Programming- SCHOOL's OUT FALL BREAK
School's Out Fall Registration Opens Today
Registration opens today for School’s Out Fall!
This free program at local community centers offers fun, engaging enrichment experiences for youth during Columbus City Schools’ spring break. Community centers are open Nov. 23-27* from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
While there's no charge, registration is required - sign up online today beginning at 12:30 p.m.!
*Closed on Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving Day
Salvation Army Holiday Toy Assistance: Registration Now Available!
The holiday season is just around the corner, and The Salvation Army is helping families make Christmas a little brighter! Through its annual Christmas Cheer program, eligible Franklin County families can register to receive holiday toys and assistance for their children.
New this year! Families can register online or in person at one of five Salvation Army locations throughout Franklin County.
Registered families will pick up their Christmas Cheer items at the Lausche Building at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, Dec. 15-17, 2026, during their scheduled appointments.
For additional information, contact The Salvation Army at 614-437-2151 or visit www.SalvationArmyCentralOhio.org.
Here is the link for the calendar of events happening around Columbus for the entire month of May. There are over 60+ events to choose from for just this coming weekend!
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/events/calendar/
Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! From Apple picking to Indoor playgrounds, to Farmers Markets and Outdoor Movies find something fun for the whole family.
Help your student stay on track this school year with Columbus Metropolitan Library. They'll have access to:
- Reading Buddies, 15 minutes of one-on-one reading practice for K-3 students
- School Help Centers, offering K-12 students free help with their schoolwork plus the use of computers, printers, digital research tools, and other resources
- HelpNow, connecting them one-on-one with a virtual tutor Monday-Friday, times vary by location
- Online school help tools, available 24/7
- YouMedia, an open lab space at nine locations where teens can explore technologies
- After-School Snack, offered at 16 locations in partnership with the Children's Hunger Alliance
The closest CML Branch to Gables Elementary is Whetstone Library located at 3909 N. High Street
Families Flourish Offers Rental Support and More!
Need extra support for your family? Families Flourish offers rental assistance, housing options, life coaching, and monthly workshops for eligible working families.
The program combines monthly rental assistance, access to quality housing, personalized life coaching, and educational workshops to help participating families work toward their financial, career, education, health, and wellness goals.
Eligible families can receive $500 per month in rental assistance for the first 18 months and $400 per month for the following 18 months, along with support from a life coach throughout the three-year program.
Families must meet specific eligibility requirements, including household size, income, employment, and housing criteria.
Interested families can learn more about eligibility and apply at familiesflourish.org/apply.
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Is Your Parent Portal Account Activated? Stay engaged in your child's education by setting up and signing into the Columbus City Schools Parent Portal. Through the Parent Portal, you'll be able to securely access valuable information on your student(s):
- Teacher Contact
- Transportation
- Grades and Course Schedules
- Daily Attendance
- Missed Assignments
- Complete your Annual Update
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