The District is making the technology available to students in order to promote creativity and collaboration in the classroom and better prepare students for college and career, said Garilee Ogden, director of curriculum, instruction, and professional development. The devices will provide students access to the most up-to-date information for learning and allow for learning to extend beyond the classroom, she said.

 

"The long term impact on our students in a 1:1 setting will help ensure that students are able to be literate in technology and in the digital world that we live in," she said. "Students will have the ability to produce assignments, work together, research, and problem solve much more efficiently, and be better prepared for the future. Technology and devices are a large part of the workplaces, which they will move into someday."

 

 

A parent or guardian must pick up the medications, as medications are not permitted to be sent home with the student. Any medications left at school after the deadline will be disposed of according to District policy.

 

It's hard to believe that just a year ago there was a big pile of dirt where the new high school was to be constructed. Today, more than 90 percent of the concrete block work and more than 15 percent of the exterior brickwork is complete. It's amazing how far we've come in such a short time.

The athletic portion of the building (the north end) is furthest along, with electricians, plumbers, insulators and a myriad of other skilled workers moving with efficient precision to complete their list of tasks. 

The center portion of the building, the dining commons, is already under roof, and sheet metal workers have been busy installing the duct work throughout the first-floor offices. Work also continues on the second floor of the academic wings, with the walls nearing their full height. The academic wing should be under roof within the next several weeks.

We're very pleased with the progress of the building. The project remains on schedule and within budget.

Be sure to check out the construction pictures and aerial progress videos on our website at   gocruisers.org/constructionupdate.aspx.

Concord Counseling Services, in partnership with Groveport Madison Schools, is offering a variety of FREE Summer Groups to middle and high school students. The Groups will be held at the Groveport Madison District Service Center (DSC) at 4400 Marketing Place, Groveport, OH.

 

Group topics include exploring identity and maintaining positive self-esteem, recognizing emotional triggers to feelings of stress, sadness and anger, conflict resolution, and learning to be an "upstander" rather than a bystander when witnessing bullying.

 

Transportation will be provided. Buses will transport student from MS North and MS South. Parents will be responsible for getting students to either MS North or MS South for bus pick up.

 

For more information on the Groups, see your school's Concord Clinician or contact Holly Hagan at [email protected] or 614-682-9074.

 

See attached flyer for more information.

Members of the Columbus Metropolitan Library's Summer Reading Club, "Be A Hero Read," will be rewarded with a variety of prizes again this summer. Members are awarded prizes based on the amount of time they spend reading. Everyone from infants to adults may participate. Parents who also join the Summer Reading Club set an example for their child that reading is important.

 

With the library's new online program, readers will earn points for reading and other activities that move you along a game board to earn badges and prizes. Upon completion of the Summer Reading Club, prizes will be given based on points earned. Coupons for businesses such as Chipotle, Cheryl's Cookies, Donatos, Zoombezi Bay and more will be given to participants who complete the club. Raffle prizes, including bicycles, movie tickets, gift cards, BalletMet Nutcracker tickets and more, also are available to win. 

 

Saturday, Aug. 5        9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 8         4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 29       4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9       9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 19      4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

Most major insurances are accepted. A sliding fee scale is available for those with no insurance. Free parking is available for immunization services.

 

You must take the following to the appointment:

Visit myfcph.org/shots to schedule online or call (614) 525-3719 to schedule your appointment today.

 

For details, download one of the FCPH Immunization flyers:

Immunization flyer in English

Immunization flyer in Spanish

Immunization flyer in Arabic

Immunization flyer in Somali