Hubbard Elementary School News

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This newsletter contains updates, events, and more from your family ambassador to help keep you connected to the school and the district.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based framework with the purpose of improving behavior, social, and academic outcomes for children. Ohio schools and districts are required to implement the PBIS framework as a proactive approach to address school discipline and create positive, predictable, and safe environments for all students.

Families can provide feedback and contribute ideas to support PBIS policy and implementation. Families can support their student’s positive behavior and school PBIS effectiveness in many ways, such as:

• Talk to your student about their school expectations and how they are demonstrated.

• Ask your student to share examples of how they received acknowledgement for their choices and actions at school.

• Ask your student about the school reward system and what motivates them.

• Encourage your student to talk about what school expectations, routines, or rules they find challenging and what support they need to be successful.

• Talk to your student’s teacher(s) in person, via phone or email, or at scheduled Parent Teacher Conferences about how they support student behavior and establish communication preferences around giving and receiving both positive and negative information about your student’s behavior.

• Review the school discipline policy and procedures provided in the school handbook and if you have questions connect with school administrators for additional information.

Implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports at Home

• Set Routines: Most children thrive when they have routines and structure. Schools set specific routines for students to follow during the day and families can use school-like routines with their children at home.
• ​Set Home Expectations: Schools have visuals and language around desired behaviors, including a description of how those behaviors will look in various settings. Families can use the expectations adapted for their home. Schools may have examples on their website, or families can ask your child’s teacher or principal for a template or ideas for incorporating PBIS at home.

• Teach, Remind, and Reward Expected Behaviors with Positive Feedback: PBIS requires schools to explicitly teach expected behaviors, provide students the opportunity to practice behaviors, and deliver positive feedback and reinforcement when students demonstrate the desired behaviors. Families can do this by having conversations around home expectations and what that behavior looks, sounds and feels like. Providing corrections, opportunities to try again, and positive feedback when successful are effective strategies to improve behavior.

If you have questions about your school’s Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support policy or how you can support PBIS implementation at home, please contact the school principal or Ms Parikh.

The school board is currently making decisions for cuts to the budget. This means changes to school bus service, lottery/school choice, and additional school closures. Scroll down for information on how to participate in sharing your family's needs and concerns. There are 3 public meetings this week.
You can also give your feedback with this survey in several languages

You can also attend or watch school board meetings (twice per month).

If you would like to share your opinion with the school board, you can find instructions for speaking in person or via phone call on the website here: https://www.ccsoh.us/domain/162

All public meeting notices are on this page: https://www.ccsoh.us/domain/165


Talking Points
If you are not getting Talking Points text messages, please check your messages spam folder. You can also download the app in order to share messages with other family members, contact your child's teacher, and set your preferred language. The text messages currently only go to the guardian listed as the primary emergency contact for your student and we do not have a way to change this at this time.

• October

  10/27 "Our Future, Our CCS" @ South HS (6pm)

  10/28 "Our Future, Our CCS" @ West HS (6pm)
  Hubbard PTO meeting online 7-8 pm

  10/29 "Our Future, Our CCS" @ Mifflin HS (6pm)

  
  

  
  

  November

  11/4 Schools Closed - Election Day

  11/24-11/30 All CCS Buildings Closed - Wellness Week

11/5 parent teacher conferences
11/20 3GRG parent meeting for 3rd grade families 6-7 pm

Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night for the end of Daylight Savings Time.

Each classroom selects 2 students every quarter as the Husky of the Quarter. Our recognition breakfast will be on Wednesday November 5th. You will receive an invitation if your student has been selected.

We will have a parent meeting on Nov 20 from 6-7 pm to explain the 3rd grade reading guarantee. parents will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn how to best support their students.
interpreters will be provided.

Next meeting; Tuesday October 28
online via zoom
7-8 pm

https://ywcacolumbus-org.zoom.us/j/86531823834?pwd=T7dwkGvykvn8sWOrmwT92zbwNnboDe.1

The first PTO meeting of the school year at Hubbard Elementary included introductions and discussions about the PTO's role in supporting the school through its main activities and events: the Lantern Festival and the end-of-year Field Day. The group formally elected officers, including a treasurer, and invited other parents to stay engaged for a potential officer role in the future. The conversation ended with plans for upcoming fundraising activities and events, including discussions about using t-shirt sales, a yearbook effort, DonorsChoose, and the Kroger card program to generate additional funds. In closing, the group pledged to adjust meeting times to better accommodate parents' schedules. (6 or 7 pm)


What is PTO?

The PTO's mission is to promote communication between parents, teachers, administration, and the community, and to support school events, fundraising efforts, and enrichment programs. All families welcome!

Our Future, Our CCS Workshop Series
Bring your voice, your vision, and your values to help reimagine what’s possible for our district.

Dr. Angela Chapman and the Columbus Board of Education invite you to join us for interactive public town hall meetings with residents, parents, businesses, staff and students to discuss how to prioritize students in the classrooms while the District cuts its future budget. Topics will include the future of our buildings, college and career pathways, transportation and more.

• Mon. Oct. 27 at South HS - 1160 Ann St., Columbus, OH 43206
• Tues. Oct. 28 at West HS - 179 S Powell Ave., Columbus, OH 43204
• Wed. Oct. 29 at Mifflin HS - 3245 Oak Spring St., Columbus, OH 43219

Doors Open at 5 p.m. | Program Begins at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be prepared by Columbus Downtown High School Culinary Arts students.

These workshops feature:

• Keynote presentation by Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman
• Interactive breakout sessions with school board members
• Opportunities to talk with board members and district staff
• Learn more about district needs, priorities, and share your feedback

This is more than a conversation; it’s a call to action. Make your voice heard to help Columbus City Schools build the best possible future for our students.

Click for more information:
www.ccsoh.us/OurFutureOurCCS

Did you know the ESL Department has a designated call center in over seven foreign languages?
If you need assistance for a school or district related event outside of school hours, or in a language not on this list, please reach out to me and I will help arrange for an interpreter.

CCS Families it's time to complete the "Annual Update" to provide the school and district with student information such as address, parent contact information, medical updates, and more.

To update:

Please log into Parent Portal, select "Annual Update" to:

• Update your student's information
• Confirm emergency phone numbers
• Complete the emergency medical authorization

Updated information is used to create bus routes and school assignments. Please complete the update as soon as possible to ensure the best and fastest transportation options for your student.

If your child is eligible for transportation services, you'll access their bus routing information directly through the Parent Portal beginning August 18, 2025. To find this information, click on the 'More' tab then select the 'Transportation' tab in the portal. You'll find all the necessary details, including your child's bus number, pick-up and drop-off times, and special instructions. We encourage all families to regularly check the Parent Portal for updates regarding transportation routing information as times and details for bus routes may change.

Information is updated nightly after 8 pm.

Stay Updated!

To ensure you receive important transportation updates, please make sure your Parent Portal account is updated. Log into the Parent Portal and navigate to the 'My Account' section. From there, you can update your contact information.

Questions or concerns? Call our Transportation Call Center at 614-365-5074 between 10 am and 2 pm, or Customer Relations at 614-365-8888

We are excited to invite you to the Spruce Run Open House events during the 2025-2026 school year! These are wonderful opportunities for friends and families to explore the wetlands, take a nature walk, go creeking, and enjoy crafts and educational activities. All open houses are free and open to the public - rain or shine! There are 2 flyers attached.

Open House Dates & Times:

• Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Saturday, November 8, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
• Saturday, April 18, 2026 – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Please check out the Spruce Run Family Newsletter, which is published twice a year and filled with fun ideas for exploring nature at home and upcoming events. The newsletter is updated throughout the semester.
👉 https://secure.smore.com/n/1jkuf4
We look forward to seeing you at Spruce Run!

All Aboard! The 2025-2026 Pathway Express Destinations are here! Mark your calendars for the following dates:

September 13

• Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025

  Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  Location: Lynd Fruit Farm

  (9091 Morse Rd SW, Pataskala)

December 13

• Saturday, December 13, 2025

  Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

  Location: Lincoln Theatre

  (769 E. Long St.)

  
  

April 25

• Saturday, April 25, 2026

  Time: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

  Location: Indian Village Outdoor Education Center

  (3232 Indian Village Road)

  
  

Remote Area Medical (RAM) Columbus Clinic is hosting a totally FREE dental, vision, and medical clinic for Columbus area residents.

Free Clinic:

November 8 and 9

Clinic Doors open at 6am

East High School, 1500 E Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43203

Services are first-come, first-served until capacity is reached. No ID Required!

Were you unable to make it to the CCS School Board Candidate Forum on 9/22 at Northland High School?

No worries! Check out the livestream on YouTube and subscribe to hear about upcoming events. From the Columbus Education Justice Coalition, I've linked a few resources below to help you make a voting plan for November 4, 2025.

Local elections shape our daily lives. While voting may be a fundamental right, it is also a major responsibility in shaping the future of our neighborhoods and schools.

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s School’s Out program opens recreation centers for extended hours during Columbus Public Schools’ wellness week, winter, and spring breaks.

Contact your local community center or visit ActiveNet® to register.

School’s Out Fall

Nov. 24–28, 2025
Monday–Friday (Closed Nov. 28)
8 a.m.– 6 p.m.

Registration opens Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 12:30 p.m.

School’s Out Winter

Dec. 22, 2024–Jan. 2, 2026
Monday–Friday (Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1)
8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Registration opens Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 12:30 p.m.

School’s Out Spring

April 4-10, 2026
Monday–Friday
8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Registration opens Tuesday, March 17, at 12:30 p.m.

Did you know the public library (Columbus Metropolitan Library) has free events and classes for students and adults? From homework help to STEM activities and crafts, as well as English conversation practice and classes for adults. Click the link below to search for events at your nearest branch.

Salvation Army applications for Christmas toys and food boxes are available beginning October 25.

No appointment necessary. Please bring your drivers license or picture ID, proof of dependents (birth certificate, custody record, shot records, or Job and Family Services printout), and proof of ID for all adults in the household. No Social Security numbers needed.

Registration:

Saturday, October 25th 10:00am -2:00pm (Citadel, Hilltop, East Main and Worthington Woods locations only!)

November 3rd 10:00am - 1:00pm (All Locations)

November 5th 10:00am - 1:00pm (All Locations)

November 6th 10:00am-1:00pm (All Locations)

November 17th 10:00am-1:00pm AND 5:00pm – 7:00pm (All Locations)

November 19th 10:00am-1:00pm AND 5:00pm-7:00pm (All Locations)

November 20th 10:00am-1:00pm (All Locations)

December 1st 10:00am-1:00pm AND 5:00pm – 7:00pm (All Locations)

December 3rd 10:00am-1:00pm AND 5:00pm-7:00pm (All Locations)

December 4th 10:00am-1:00pm (All Locations)

Parents/Guardians will select toys and pick up a food box the week before Christmas. The time and location will be shared at registration.

For more information please call: (614) 221-6561 x600

Housing, food, clothing, and other resources including health clinics and English language classes.

Throughout the year various community resource information will be kept in this resource newsletter. If you have something you'd like shared, please let me know! Click here to view and Use the table of contents to skip to the section of interest.

There is also a bulletin board near the office with information to take home, as well as a resource binder that you can look at when you come in.

Tips for families to support children with challenging behaviors. Ditch the power struggles!

Attendance Email: attendance.hubbard@columbus.k12.oh.us

Attendance Phone Number: (380) 997-6030 (available 24/7)

Email: hubbardes@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/HubbardElementary
Location: 104 West Hubbard Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
Phone: (614) 365-5564

Email: rhallaveld1@columbus.k12.oh.us
Location: Hubbard Elementary School
Monday AM/Wednesday PM/Friday AM
talking points/text: 254-515-0278