November 30, 2023
Division of Early Childhood Education
Family Advisory Committee for
Early Childhood Education
F.A.C.E. Group
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Welcome to CCS F.A.C.E. group!
F.A.C.E. is the
Family Advisory Committee for Early Childhood Education
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Agenda for today:
Speaker: Bill Mooney, WOSU - PBS Kids
Department of Early Childhood Education
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Department Team:
Director – Dr. Terra Baker
Supervisor - Rochelle L. Wilkerson
Supervisor – Lindsey Kubli
Principal/Supervisor – Rhonda Childs
Department of Early Childhood Education
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Welcome to your CCS F.A.C.E. group!
Jovanna Tyree
Early Childhood Education Specialist
A little about me ...
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Welcome to your CCS F.A.C.E. group!
Now please share a little about you…
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Welcome to your CCS F.A.C.E. group!
Now lets share some info about our program and why we are here…
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Brief Overview of F.A.C.E.:
F.A.C.E = Family Advisory Committee for Early Childhood Education
It is a vital part of the program because we believe that parents must be involved in the education of their children. Serving on this advisory council is just one of the ways parents can be involved.
We welcome any parent who would like to serve in this capacity.
“Every child we serve will be successful and prepared to enter kindergarten.”
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Brief Overview of F.A.C.E:
Families are also encouraged to get involved in other ways:
“Every child we serve will be successful and prepared to enter kindergarten.”
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What: Monthly Learning Experiences
hosted by the ECE and feature early childhood experts and many of our community partners sharing information and insights on important topics.
Who: Open to all CCS ECE families
When: times vary
Cost for Families: FREE
More info: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11565
ECE Monthly Family Engagement
Event:
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Agenda for today:
Speaker: Bill Mooney, WOSU - PBS Kids
Department of Early Childhood Education
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Speaker:
Jamie Gottesman, FACCES K Ready Ohio
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Department of Early Childhood Education
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Speaker:
Bill Mooney, WOSU Public Media
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Speaker:
Bill Mooney, WOSU Public Media
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Speaker:
Bill Mooney, WOSU Public Media
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Speaker:
Bill Mooney, WOSU Public Media
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Second Saturday Kids Day
Saturday, December 9
9:00-11:00am
WOSU Ross Community Studio - 1800 N. Pearl Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Follow your curiosity at the next Second Saturday Kids Day! Meet the Cat in the Hat from the hit PBS show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That. Materials may be limited and activities are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Activities include:
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Brain Break!
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Agenda for today:
Speaker: Bill Mooney, WOSU - PBS Kids
Department of Early Childhood Education
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
See Early Childhood Education Family Engagement Page
https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11565
WinterFest
https://winterfestcolumbus.com/
SATURDAY, DEC. 2, 2022 | 11 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Location: Dorrian Green
50 S. Belle St.
Columbus, OH 43215
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is proud to announce the return of the fifth annual WinterFest to Bicentennial Park. Kick off the holiday season on Sat., Dec. 2 in Columbus with live music, seasonal craft beers, and some of the best fare from local food trucks.
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival
https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/ohio-statehouse-tree-lighting-and-holiday-festival/
Monday, December 4, 2023
Capitol Square complex - 75 E State St, Columbus, OH 43215
Bring the family downtown on Monday, December 4, 2023 for the Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol Square complex.
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
WOSU Second Saturday Kids Day
Saturday, December 9
9:00-11:00am
WOSU Ross Community Studio - 1800 N. Pearl Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
Follow your curiosity at the next Second Saturday Kids Day! Meet the Cat in the Hat from the hit PBS show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That. Materials may be limited and activities are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Activities include:
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
CCS Pathway Express Event
Saturday, December 9
10:00 am -1:00 pm
The Wexner Center for the Arts
1871 N. High St
Pathway Express arrives at the Wexner Center for the Arts in December. Students and their families will get the chance to enjoy FREE admission to the Wexner Center.
Fun Family Learning Experiences include:
Free Parking for families in the Ohio Union North Garage, Ohio Union South Garage, and Arps Garage. Please bring your parking ticket inside the Wexner for validation.
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
Wexner Family Film and Book Festival
Fri, Dec 8 | 7 PM
Sat, Dec 9| 9 AM - 1 PM
In 2023, our all-ages weekend of free films, books, and activities for families features a kid-friendly artist talk with children’s book illustrator and author Innosanto Nagara. This year’s festival includes such Zoom favorites as a hands-on sign-making activity, yoga stretches, and more.
https://wexarts.org/series/zoom
Ohio State University campus - 1871 N High St, Columbus, OH 43210
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest:
CCS PreK EVENTS
“Big Ideas and Bright Lights” with Franklin Park Winter Lights
Math learning activities and winter learning fun
Jan 5th, Friday Evening
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Franklin Park Conservatory
(1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203)
Admission will be FREE for CCS ECE Families
See Early Childhood Education Family Engagement Page
https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11565
PreK On My Way - FAMILY EXCHANGE
http://www.scholastic.com/prekonmywayfamily
Visit the PreK On My Way Family Exchange every week for music, ebooks, and activities!
password: Scout
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide - ONLINE
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
Online Resources
CCS Winter Break Packets
https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/2589
CCS #TogetherWeReadCCS
https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11713
What you do with your child from birth to age 5 is critical for their success in school and beyond.
Early language development creates connections in your child’s brain and provides a foundation for learning to read and write.
Waterford
DECEMBER PREK–KINDERGARTEN Calendar https://resources.waterford.org/family-resources/2205/2205.pdf
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide - ONLINE
FREE Parenting Workshops
https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/specialties/behavioral-health/for-families/triple-p
Supportive, small group virtual programs to connect with other parents about raising young children. You can attend any or all of the classes below for free.
Getting Along with Others
Thursday, December 8, 2022 6-8p
Setting Boundaries & Limits
Thursday, December 15, 2022 6-8p
**All workshops on Zoom
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
Fun Locations in Columbus
https://www.columbusmuseum.org/
480 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
FREE on Sundays! The Center for Creativity offers hands on imaginative and creative play in several areas for all ages. Some hands-on activities have been removed for the time being, but there is still plenty to do!
Admission is free on Sundays for all, Kids under 5 are always free, and Thursdays from 5-9 pm are “pay what you want”.
Swimming at the Columbus Aquatic Center ($1)
https://columbusrecparks.com/facilities/aquatics/columbus-aquatics-center/
1160 Hunter Ave. Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 645-3129 Must also get a $1 leisure card; good for 3 years.
Hours: See schedule here. Pre-registration required to reserve a 90 minute slot.
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
Fun Locations in Columbus
Franklin Park Conservatory
https://www.fpconservatory.org/
1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203
Community Days at the Conservatory are on the first Sunday of each month, 10am to 5pm. Proof of residence and/or valid ID are required. Community Days aim to make the gardens more accessible to all. Warm up with the stunning Conservatory Aglow and Holiday Blooms, plus the Paul Busse Garden Railway through January 6.
Offers so much fun for all ages, and Little Kidspace keeps kids 6 and under contained and entertained. COSI is proud to be a member of Museums for All Columbus. Through this program, COSI will offer $3 per tickets for up to eight visitors for those who qualify (photo ID and proof of participation in WIC, Ohio Directions or Ohio Medicaid is required). https://cosi.org/m4a
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
Fun Locations in Columbus
Book Loft in German Village
631 South Third Street, Columbus, OH 43206
It has 32 different rooms; you’ll love getting lost together while you explore.
King Arts Complex
The King Arts Complex offers performing, cultural and educational programs that provide high artistic merit, varied and diverse experiences, and which increase and disseminate knowledge regarding the vast and significant contributions of African-Americans to the culture and history of America and the world. See what’s happening here.
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
Toy and Holiday Giveaways
Firefighters 4 Kids
2055 Corvair Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43207
(614) 633-5259
Operates during the holiday season providing toys to children ages birth to 12 within the Central Ohio area. They work with local agencies throughout Franklin County to do sign-ups. A listing of these agencies, their locations and registration dates can be found on the website.
Neighborhood Services (NSI)
1950 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 297-0592
Offers assistance programs, with their primary service area including 43201, 43202, 43210, 43220 and 43211. Services also include: food pantry, free clothing to children and adults, monthly free fresh produce markets, free tax preparation with American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), back to school programs, Holiday Food programs, and Christmas Gift Adoptions programs
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest: CCS PreK Winter Fun Guide
Toy and Holiday Giveaways
Salvation Army
966 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 221-6561 or (800) 725-2769
Offers various services for Central Ohio families throughout the year. Their services include: an in-residence rehabilitation program, after school learning centers for youth to get tutoring and homework help, Christmas assistance and food meal boxes; housing and rent assistance, utility assistance, help trafficking survivors and veteran support services. Visit the website for their Family Thrift Store locations in Central Ohio and for more information on each program.
Toys for Tots program in Columbus Ohio area
This is available in the Franklin and Delaware County region, city of Columbus, and central Ohio. Free toys are given to children, most of which are unwrapped/new. There may be games, presents for opening under the Christmas tree, stocking stuffers, decorations for a tree, Legos, matchbox cars, dolls, or trucks, and more. For information on application sites, dial (614) 221-2255.
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Fun ideas!
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Minute to win it!
https://www.simplykinder.com/7-easy-minute-win-games-kinder/
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Just Breathe!
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Agenda for today:
Department of Early Childhood Education
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Gather Family Feedback
Family Involvement Opportunities question form survey:
What would you like to see for future family engagement activities?
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Gather Family Feedback
Family Involvement Opportunities question form survey:
What would you like to see for future family engagement activities?
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Gather Family Feedback
Family Involvement Opportunities question form survey:
What would you like to see for future family engagement activities?
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Gather Family Feedback
Family Involvement question:
What would you like to see for
the end of the year activities or celebration?
Countdown to Kindergarten?
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Department of Early Childhood Education
F.A.C.E. Quarterly Meetings
Would it be helpful if there was CCS PreK Social Media?
Facebook - IG - YouTube ?
Next FACE meeting, Jan 24 (virtual)
Topics?
Kindergarten Enrollment and School Lottery?
Are you open to more in person meetings?
Would you like to be a part of a small group that provides more feedback?
Next meeting date:
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F.A.C.E. Quarterly Meetings
WED January 25
Green section = F.A.C.E. Events
More info: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11565
Next meeting date:
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F.A.C.E. Quarterly Meetings
Friday, January 5
Pink section = Family Events
More info: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11565
Next meeting date:
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Specific Topics of Interest:
CCS PreK EVENTS
“Big Ideas and Bright Lights” with Franklin Park Winter Lights
Math learning activities and winter learning fun
Jan 5th, Friday Evening
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Franklin Park Conservatory
(1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203)
Admission will be FREE for CCS ECE Families
See Early Childhood Education Family Engagement Page
https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11565
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Agenda for today:
Speaker: Bill Mooney, WOSU - PBS Kids
Department of Early Childhood Education
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Department of Early Childhood Education
Answer Questions/Concerns
ECE Leadership can answer your questions
What questions do you have?
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Registration/Enrollment Info:
How do I register my child?
General Question?
Please Call
Columbus City Schools FACTLine @�
Phone: 614-221-3228�FACTLine@columbus.k12.oh.us
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Giveaways
Thank you for coming tonight!
Fill out Survey
Check Monday to see if you won!
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/d3VjqUR6NwqaDjKSA
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/d3VjqUR6NwqaDjKSA