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From the Principal

 Michael Galland 

Michael Galland

Columbus Families:

It is hard to believe, but we are more than half-way finished with this school year!  Things are going very well at Columbus, and as always, on behalf of our devoted teachers and staff, we thank your family for the continuous support and partnership.  In everything we do together, in collaboration, your children benefit greatly.

 I am thrilled to share that this year—for the first time ever—your children will participate in week-long arts enrichment programs at our school!  A few weeks ago, our entire 4th grade studied African drumming and dance with two talented, resident artists—the kids performed for our school and their families at the end of the five days!

 This week, 5th graders are working alongside a well-known artist, Michael Albert, to construct a large collage that represents their perspectives on New Rochelle!  This collage will hang permanently in our school, and we’ll reproduce a copy so that the Columbus PTA can sell a poster as a fundraiser.  The children are so excited to learn from a professional artist.  At the end of this month, 3rd grade students will spend six days studying traditional Mexican dancing with a resident artist, Alberto, from the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company.  3rd graders will perform for their families, on stage, as well.  Finally, throughout March, kindergarten kids will learn about Jazz Dancing and study with professional dancers over 9 days!  And yes, even our kindergarten kids will perform on stage.  (We are still working on programs for 2nd and 1st grade classes).  In all, we are very excited to be able to provide your children with more rich and layered school experiences this year.  We care that your children develop academically, emotionally, socially, and also artistically.  And we are just beginning!

 I wish to share a few key dates and reminders for your review.  Please find ways to stay connected to your school and your children’s education at Columbus! 

 Thursday, January 30, 6-8pm—Census 2020 Job Fair at Columbus. Please join your local Councilwoman, Ms. Martha Lopez, who will speak about the upcoming 2020 National Census and present job opportunities that are available.  You can earn $21-$23/hour working in New Rochelle for the Census!

  • The Board of Education is coming to Columbus on Tuesday, February 4th. Please come to the meeting at 7:00 pm.
  • Every Friday morning at 9:15 a.m., all are welcome to join Ms. Alycia DaLoia-Moore for our long-running Columbus Moms’/Parent’s Friday meetings. On Friday, February 7th, the meeting will also coincide with a Columbus PTA meeting, and Dr. Feijóo is joining us!
  • HALF DAYS –
    • February 3 (11:10 early dismissal)
    • March 2 (11:40 early dismissal)
    • March 23 (11:10 early dismissal)
  • You may schedule another Parent-Teacher Conference for March 2nd. Please email or speak with your child’s teacher now to schedule a second conference!
  • If you wish to support the National Champion Columbus Chess Team, please see their goFundme page to donate toward the kids’ journey to Nationals once again! https://www.gofundme.com/f/columbus-pta-chess-team
  • Your children use three great computer programs at school—please make a plan for your kids to do Dreambox, Lexia Core5, and RAZkids at home each night as well!

 Please continue to communicate regularly with your child’s teacher.  Please email Ms. Owens or Mr. Galland as well if we can ever assist your family in our partnership to support your children.  You can always email us easily at:  michaelgalland@nredlearn.org and sowens@nredlearn.org. 

 

Respectfully,

Michael Galland and Shelli Owens

 

Mensaje del director

Familias de Columbus:

¡Es difícil de creer, pero estamos a más de la mitad de este año escolar! Las cosas están yendo muy bien en Columbus y, como siempre, en nombre de nuestros maestros y personal dedicado, agradecemos a su familia por el continuo apoyo y colaboración. En todo lo que hacemos juntos, en colaboración, sus hijos se benefician enormemente.

 ¡Estoy encantado de compartir que este año, por primera vez, sus hijos participarán en programas de enriquecimiento artístico de una semana en nuestra escuela! Hace unas semanas, todo nuestro 4to grado estudió tambores y bailes africanos con dos artistas residentes talentosos: ¡los niños tocaron para nuestra escuela y sus familias al final de los cinco días!

¡Esta semana, los estudiantes de 5to grado están trabajando junto a un conocido artista, Michael Albert, para construir un gran collage que represente sus perspectivas sobre New Rochelle! Este collage colgará permanentemente en nuestra escuela, y reproduciremos una copia para que la PTA de Columbus pueda vender un póster para recaudar fondos. Los niños están muy emocionados de aprender de un artista profesional. A fines de este mes, los estudiantes de 3er grado pasarán seis días estudiando baile tradicional mexicano con un artista residente, Alberto, de la Compañía de Danza Mexicana Calpulli. Los alumnos de 3er grado también actuarán para sus familias en el escenario. Finalmente, a lo largo de marzo, ¡los niños de kindergarten aprenderán sobre Jazz y estudiarán con bailarines profesionales durante 9 días! Y sí, incluso nuestros niños de jardín de infantes actuarán en el escenario. (Todavía estamos trabajando en programas para clases de 2do y 1er grado). En general, estamos muy emocionados de poder brindarles a sus hijos experiencias escolares más ricas y en capas este año. Nos preocupamos de que sus hijos se desarrollen académica, emocional, social y artísticamente. ¡Y apenas estamos comenzando!

 Deseo compartir algunas fechas clave y recordatorios para su revisión. ¡Encuentre maneras de mantenerse conectado con su escuela y la educación de sus hijos en Columbus!

  • Jueves, 30 de enero, 6-8pm: Feria de empleo del Censo 2020 en Columbus. Únase a su concejal local, la Sra. Martha López, quien hablará sobre el próximo Censo Nacional 2020 y las oportunidades de trabajo actuales que están disponibles. ¡Puede ganar $ 21- $ 23 / hora trabajando en New Rochelle para el Censo!
  • La Junta de Educación llegará a Columbus el martes 4 de febrero. Por favor venga a la reunión a las 7:00 pm.
  • Todos los viernes por la mañana a las 9:15 a.m., todos son bienvenidos a unirse a la Sra. Alycia DaLoia-Moore para nuestras reuniones de los viernes de las mamás y los padres de Columbus. El viernes 7 de febrero, la reunión también coincidirá con una reunión de la PTA de Columbus, ¡y el Dr. Feijóo se unirá a nosotros!
  • MEDIOS DÍAS -

o 3 de febrero (11:10 salida temprana)

o 2 de marzo (11:40 salida anticipada)

o 23 de marzo (11:10 salida temprana)

  • Puede programar otra conferencia de padres y maestros para el 2 de marzo. ¡Envíe un correo electrónico o hable con el maestro de su hijo ahora para programar una segunda conferencia!
  • Si desea apoyar al Equipo de Ajedrez Campeón Nacional de Colón, ¡visite su página goFundme para donar nuevamente al viaje de los niños a los Nacionales! https://www.gofundme.com/f/columbus-pta-chess-team
  • Sus hijos usan tres excelentes programas de computadora en la escuela: ¡haga un plan para que sus hijos también hagan Dreambox, Lexia Core5 y RAZkids en casa todas las noches!

 Continúe comunicándose regularmente con el maestro de su hijo. Envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Owens o al Sr. Galland también si alguna vez podemos ayudar a su familia en nuestra asociación para apoyar a sus hijos. Siempre puede enviarnos un correo electrónico fácilmente a: michaelgalland@nredlearn.org y sowens@nredlearn.org.

 Respetuosamente,

Michael Galland y Shelli Owens

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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."

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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.

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Keynote Speaker at University of Taipei

 

When the University of Taipei was looking for top international educators in STEM for its annual symposium, it turned to Columbus Elementary School’s Elizabeth Barrett-Zahn to deliver the keynote address.

Taiwan is looking to Finland, Japan and the United States to learn more about “cross-curricular” education and STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). That’s where Barrett-Zahn came in. As the science coordinator at Columbus – and as editor of the journal Science and Children – she was invited by the university’s Association for Research and Development to be a highlight of its symposium International Exchange: Cross-Curricular Core Competencies.   
It took place last weekend. While in Taipei, Barrett-Zahn also spoke on the same topic at Kang Chiao International School. There, her speech was titled Creating a Collaborative STEM Curriculum.
 
“The teachers, administrators and government representatives wanted to hear more about how we have integrated science with language arts and math in a way to support the learning of the whole child,” she said. “Taiwan is taking a careful look at some of the most successful global trends in education, including in Finland, Singapore, Japan and the United States. My view on teaching and learning with a strong science foundation was the key element of my speech and follow-up panel discussions.”
 
While her visit was brief, she did manage to take tours of Elephant Mountain, Daan Forest Park, Longshan Temple and Taipei’s busy market streets.
 
“It was a whirlwind trip, yet so satisfying because I've extended my global colleague pool,” she said. “I will surely continue to share ideas and collaborate with a wonderful group of science educators from Taiwan.”
 
News from Our Schools 11/27/19
 
 

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