National Chess Champions

  

 Logo for Home Access 

Register for Home Access Center

Registro en línea

HAC to View Student Report Cards

With a current email address on file, Guardians/parents can sign up online by following the prompts on the HAC Registration Page

Con una dirección de correo electrónico actual en el archivo, los tutores / padres pueden inscribirse en línea siguiendo las instrucciones en la página de registro de HAC Se abre una nueva ventana.

From the Principal

 Michael Galland 

Michael Galland

Columbus Families: 

We are so excited to welcome your family back to Columbus Elementary on Wednesday, September 4th ! The
first day of school will be a half-day, and students in grades 1-5 will dismiss at 11:40 a.m. As always: school begins
each day at 8:15 a.m.
On September 4 th , Kindergarten students (and families) should arrive at 9:15 a.m. and come to the
cafeteria. It is best to enter through the main doors/entrance on Washington Avenue. Around 9:30 a.m., you will
accompany your child to their new Kindergarten classrooms. We ask that you stay with your child all morning and
help them become comfortable and excited about their new room, teacher, and friends. Near 10:30 a.m., your
Kindergarten teacher will lead you all back to the cafeteria, where we will dismiss before 11:00 a.m.
On all other MORNINGS, and beginning Thursday September 5 th , students are to arrive by 8:15 a.m. every
morning. Kindergarten students should enter the building on 7 th Street, where they can come into the playground
to play with friends and wait for their teachers.
On all other AFTERNOONS, and beginning on September 5 th as well, KINDERGARTEN students will be
dismissed from the CAFETERIA at 3:10 p.m. Kindergarten families should to wait outside the Washington Avenue
doors each afternoon. All other students dismiss at 3:15 p.m., but we want families to be able to pick up
kindergarten students earlier to ensure a safe and orderly hand off each afternoon.
As I begin my fourth year as your school principal, I am still overwhelmed with being blessed with the opportunity
to support your talented, intelligent, kind, hard-working, and beautiful children. Again, this year, on behalf of all our staff,
we promise: to devote ourselves to your families and your children. To do this, we will continue to improve our teaching
in order to support your children to grow into highly successful students and caring young men and women. We will also
continue to open our school after hours to support EXTENDED learning and CLUBS for older students. After-school
CLUBS for students in grades 3-5 will begin in September this year. We pledge as well to support you—Columbus
parents and families—in your learning. Once again, we will open our school to you each morning for English classes and
GED classes, in Spanish and English. We cannot wait to begin – and this year we again commit ourselves to your
children’s learning and to making Columbus even more accessible and available to kids and families in new and powerful
ways. Saturday soccer for kids in grades 2-5 will begin shortly, and we plan on hosting a variety of workshops for
PARENTS—on Saturdays—while the kids enjoy soccer!
The Boys and Girls Clubs of New Rochelle located behind us continues to collaborate with Columbus. Boys and
Girls Club staff will work with kindergarten, first and second grade students after school every day AT COLUMBUS. Older
students will continue to work at the Club itself. If you are interested in joining the Boys and Girls Club, stop by the
clubhouse as soon as you can, or call (914) 235-3736.
A great deal of construction will soon be completed. Our school will be fully open by Labor Day. We have new
sidewalks, new floors in many classrooms, and much of the brick on the walls around the building was repaired. We
continue to work to improve the safety and integrity of our school building.
Finally, please make note of our September Back to School Nights: September 11th (kinder, 1st , and 2nd )
and September 12th (3 rd , 4th , and 5th ). Please make sure to join the Columbus PTA when you come on the 11th or
12th .
I have great respect for your children and your families. Columbus is YOUR school; Columbus is THEIR school.
We are honored to support your children and your families. We pledge, once again, to dedicate our work to your
children’s learning and growth.

See you on Wednesday, September 4th , at 8:15 a.m.

Respectfully,

Mr. Galland

 

Mensaje del director

Familias de Columbus:

¡Estamos muy emocionados de darle la bienvenida a su familia a la Primaria Columbus el miércoles 4 de septiembre!  El primer día de clases será medio día, y los estudiantes en los grados 1-5 saldrán a las 11:40 a.m. Como siempre: la escuela comienza cada día a las 8:15 a.m.

El 5 de septiembre, los estudiantes de kínder (y las familias) deben llegar a las 9:15 a.m. y venir a la cafetería.  Lo mejor es ingresar por la puerta / entrada principal en Washington Avenue.  Alrededor de las 9:30 a.m., acompañará a su hijo/a sus nuevos salones de Kindergarten.  Le pedimos que se quede con su hijo/a toda la mañana y lo/la ayude a sentirse cómodo y entusiasmado con su nueva clase, maestra y amigos.  Cerca de las 10:30 a.m., su maestra de kínder los llevará de regreso a la cafetería, donde los despachamos antes de las 11:00 a.m.

En todas las demás MAÑANAS, y comenzando el jueves 6 de septiembre, los estudiantes deben llegar a las 8:15 a.m. siempre.  Los estudiantes de Kindergarten deben entrar a la escuela en 7th Street, donde pueden entrar al patio de juego para jugar con amigos y esperar a sus maestras.

Al comenzar mi cuarto año como director de su escuela, todavía estoy abrumado de ser bendecido con la oportunidad de apoyar a sus hijos talentosos, inteligentes, amables, trabajadores y hermosos. Nuevamente, este año, en nombre de todo nuestro personal, prometemos: dedicarnos a sus familias y sus hijos.  Para hacer esto, continuaremos mejorando nuestra enseñanza con el fin de ayudar a sus hijos a convertirse en estudiantes altamente exitosos y hombres y mujeres jóvenes solidarios. También continuaremos abriendo nuestra escuela después de horas para apoyar el aprendizaje EXTENDIDO y los CLUBS para estudiantes mayores. Los CLUBS después de la escuela para estudiantes en los grados 3-5 comenzarán en septiembre de este año. También nos comprometemos a apoyarlo, padres y familias de Columbus, en su aprendizaje. Una vez más, abriremos nuestra escuela cada mañana para clases de inglés y clases de GED, en español e inglés. No podemos esperar para comenzar, y este año nuevamente nos comprometemos con el aprendizaje de sus hijos y con hacer que Columbus sea aún más accesible y disponible para los niños y las familias de maneras nuevas y poderosas. El fútbol de los sábados para niños en los grados 2-5 comenzará en breve, y planeamos organizar una variedad de talleres para PADRES, los sábados, ¡mientras los niños disfrutan del fútbol!

El Boys and Girls Clubs de New Rochelle ubicado detrás de nosotros continúan colaborando con Columbus.  El personal de Boys and Girls Club trabajará con los estudiantes de kínder, primer y segundo grado después de clases todos los días en COLUMBUS.  Los estudiantes mayores continuarán trabajando en el Club. Si está interesado en unirse al Boys and Girls Club, pase por el clubhouse tan pronto como pueda, o llame al (914) 235-3736.

Pronto se completará una gran cantidad de construcción.  Nuestra escuela estará completamente abierta para el Labor Day.  Tenemos nuevas aceras, pisos nuevos en muchas aulas, y gran parte del ladrillo en las paredes alrededor del edificio fue reparado.  Continuamos trabajando para mejorar la seguridad e integridad de nuestro edificio escolar.

Finalmente, tome nota de nuestras Noches de Regreso a Clases PARA PADRES es:

 

  • 11 de septiembre (kínder, 1º y 2º) y 
  • 12 de septiembre (3º, 4º y 5º).  
  • Asegúrate de unirte a Columbus PTA cuando vengas el día 11 o 12.

 

VEA OTRO LADO DE ESTA PÁGINA PARA SABER LA MAESTRA O EL MAESTRO DE SU HIJO/A ESTE AÑO.

Tengo un gran respeto por sus hijos y sus familias. Columbus es tu escuela; Columbus es su escuela. Nos honra apoyar a sus hijos y sus familias. Nos comprometemos, una vez más, a dedicar nuestro trabajo al aprendizaje y al crecimiento de sus hijos.

Respetuosamente,

Michael Galland

Today's Tip for Parents

En español

Columbus Families and Visitors

In order to preserve an orderly and safe arrival and dismissal for all students each day, please note the following:

  • In the morning, parents, guardians, and visitors are not permitted to enter the school or the main office until 8:45 a.m.
  • In the afternoon, the main office and school entrance are closed between 2:45 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. as school staff manage dismissal procedures.
  • If you need to pick up a student early, you must do so BEFORE 2:45 p.m. each afternoon.

Con el fin de preservar una llegada y salida ordenada y segura para todos los estudiantes cada día, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente:

  • Por la mañana, a los padres, tutores y visitantes no se les permite entrar a la escuela ni a la oficina principal hasta las 8:45 a.m.
  • Por la tarde, la oficina principal y la entrada de la escuela están cerradas entre las 2:45 p.m. y 3:20 p.m. mientras el personal de la escuela maneja los procedimientos de despido.
  • Si necesita recoger a un estudiante temprano, debe hacerlo ANTES de las 2:45 p.m. cada tarde.

ALL VISITORS MUST ENTER AND SIGN IN THROUGH

THE MAIN ENTRANCE ON WASHINGTON AVENUE

 

Our Mission

"We promote interdisciplinary studies and encourage authentic, problem-based learning by doing.
We recognize that High Expectations result in High Achievement.
We believe that teaching and learning is fostered by creating optimum conditions to ensure success for students and their teachers.
We are committed to create a positive school climate, which respects and values diversity and nurtures everyone's self-esteem, in partnership with our parents and our community."

The Columbus Chess Club sent 11 students to compete in the National Scholastic K-6 Chess Champions in Nashville, Tennessee on May 9-12, 2019.  There were 2252 chess players representing 46 states competing on 700 teams in 16 sections. The Columbus Chess Team won six National Awards.

In the first event, on Thursday May 9, 2019, the chess students competed in 11 rounds of Blitz (speed chess). Constantine won 1st place for chess players rated under 1000 and Dylan Minchez came in 1st place for chess players rated under 800. The Columbus team placed 7th place in the nation for Blitz chess.

Five students competed in the K-6U1000 section. These students are now National Champions, coming in 1st place after playing seven rounds of chess over three days.

Playing in this division were Constantine Zalatis, Dylan Minchez, Ignacio Valencia, Dylan Solovyev, and Aiden Rodriguez. Constantine won a second individual award coming in 5th place winning 6 of the seven rounds and Dylan Minchez won a second individual award coming in 25th place winning 5 of the seven rounds. All of the Columbus students on this section of the team were awarded wall plaques for coming in first place, in addition to their team trophy.

Four students competed in the K-5U900 section. They were Naolin Concha, Joel Salick, Giovanna Murgia and Gianna Murgia. These students came in 29th place in their section.

Guilianna Murgia and Ashley Corazao competed in the K-3U700 section.

The chess club wants to thank all of the parents, teachers, administrators, the Columbus community and the National Scholastic Chess Foundation for their essential support throughout the 2018-2019 school year.

                                                                                                               “Never underestimate the heart of a champion.” - LeBron James

By Mark Hegenauer

 

Columbus Chess Team National Champions K-6 Division

The Columbus Elementary School Chess team won first place as a team this weekend at the 2019 US National Elementary (k-6) Championship in Nashville, Tennessee.  The Columbus Chess Team are National Champions for the k-6 division for chess players rated under 1000 points.  

Under the direction of their devoted coach and teacher, Mr. Mark Hegenauer, 11 Columbus students traveled with their families to Nashville to once again compete with the best elementary chess players in the country -- and this year, finally -- we WON!

So much time and patient efforts have gone into this moment.  Congratulations to ALL Columbus students who make our chess team so special.  Congratulations to Mr. Hegenauer and his partners from the National Scholastic Chess Foundation, who always find creative ways to keep Columbus involved in tournaments and lessons, no matter the cost.  And congratulations to the Columbus PTA Chess Committee and Ms. Owens for their collaborations all year -- raising money to send so many kids to the Nationals was not easy.  Together, we did it!  

At this incredible juncture it is also critical that we honor and remember all the former parents of Columbus Chess Team Players from the last 20 years!  For years, caring, selfless families of the Columbus Chess community have devoted time and love to ensure that any Columbus student that had an interest in chess, had a place to play and an opportunity to learn and compete -- with ANYONE!  This moment is shared not only with our new champions, but with years and years of former Columbus students and their families.  

Much gratitude and thanks to all our sponsors and supporters--thank you to all the local stores and business, and generous families and neighbors, who have donated food and money toward our team's fundraising efforts all year!

Parent Contact Information

Parent Contact Information

Información de Contacto para padres

Link to the Form

Enlace al formulario

Hour of Code

Angry Bird        

Star Wars   

Frozen

Grades 4 and 5

 

Mobile Apps / aplicaciones móviles

Quick Links

School Announcements

  • Half Days

     December 5

    December 12

    February 4

    March 4

    March 18

    June 24

    June 25

    June 26

     

    Columbus Elementary School

Calendar of Events

  • IEYMS/ALMS Start with Hello Week Begins

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Jefferson Cares Week Begins

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Jefferson PTA Fall Book Fair Begins

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • BOE - Special Meeting

    Central Administration

    5:00 p.m. Anticipated Executive Session

    7:00 p.m. Public Session

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • ALMS Book Fair/Co-Curricular Extravaganza

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Ward Picture Day

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Barnard Meet the Teacher Night

    Pre-K

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • IEYMS Meet the Teacher Night

    Grades 7-8, Auditorium

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Jefferson Meet the Teacher Night

    Grades K-2  - 6:00 p.m.

    Grades 3-5 - 7:00 p.m.

    City School District of New Rochelle

  • Ward Picture Day

    City School District of New Rochelle
View Monthly Calendar

Family STEM

Family Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Night

On Thursday evening, nearly one hundred 2nd grade students and parents gathered in the Columbus School cafeteria to learn about STEM and problem-solve together as a family STEM team!  Antoinette Koehler, Kelly Kalinowski, Rana Rabadi, Vanessa Guzman-Cruz, and Fran DelFico, part of the Columbus’ 2nd Grade Team, prepared an overview of STEM and three separate challenges for all to grapple with.  Ms. Koehler addressed the families and kids by reminding them that STEM investigations are at the heart of every Columbus STR2EAMing into Learning Convention (Science, Technology, Reading/Research, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).  Ms. Koehler introduced the work this way: “STEM is hands-on problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity and innovation; this is about working collaboratively and building resilience and persistence in the face of frustration or failure.”  She added that most important, “STEM is just ton of fun!”

The teachers challenged students and their parents to build paper airplanes that were quickly submitted to grueling flight tests.  Teams were then asked to build the tallest structure possible with a limited number of index cards. Last, using marshmallows and toothpicks, parents and kids designed stable, solid structures.   

Dr. Parvey and Mr. Galland were present, and Dr. Parvey rolled up her sleeves and assisted many families and kids in their constructions.  The Columbus STR2EAMing into Learning Convention will take place this year over three days and two evenings, from January 22 to 24th.  The Columbus PTA will also hold a STEM-oriented book sale throughout the convention days.