Hello A. Sophie Rogers’ families! Below please find information about upcoming events, key information, resources, and more.
UPCOMING EVENTS & CLOSURES
To see all upcoming events or to subscribe to the school’s event calendar, visit this page. If you would like to download a printable list of closure dates for the year, go here.
Friday, November 10
CLOSED for Veterans Day Observance
Wednesday November 22 –
Friday, November 24
CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break
NEWS
Library Update
STEAM Events Series Spotlight
OSU’s BUGmobile made a visit to ASR and our students and some community members got the chance to see some pretty interesting insects and arachnids up close and personal! This event was the latest in our STEAM series that focuses on building your child’s STEAM skills. This fall’s series will feature a visit from Sarah Bonser, a local architect, who will talk about what she does and there will be some hands-on activities for families. We will also welcome Innosanto Nagara, author of A is for Activist, to the school on Friday, December 8th for a late afternoon for Q & A and a book signing. Each child will receive a copy of his book.
Look for more fun STEAM-themed events and take-home activities after winter break!
Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month. To celebrate, there will a book display of books by indigenous authors outside the library. If your family would be interested in doing a program during upcoming heritage months or if you would like to honor a holiday that your family celebrates, please contact Sarah at Simpson.962@osu.edu. Sarah does the program planning and preparation for heritage programs so there is not a huge time commitment on the part of families.
ASR Fall Assessments and Family Conferences
Thank you for everyone to take time to meet with teachers in October! We truly value partnering with you on your child’s educational journey, and family involvement is a key to a child’s school success! Formally scheduled family conferences will net be available in May; if you would like to meet with your child’s teachers during the school year, we are happy to make an appointment to do so!
HOLIDAY RESOURCES
If you would like support in accessing these or any other resources listed here for the holidays, please contact ASR Social Work Intern Ari Dillard at dillard.130@osu.edu or call her at 614-247-7007.
Thanksgiving Food Baskets & Christmas Toy Program
WHERE: Neighborhood Services Inc.
1950 N 4th St, Suites J/K, Columbus, OH 43201
DETAILS:
- Monday, October 2 through Tuesday, November 10: Thanksgiving food basket and Christmas toy program sign-up
- Must sign-up in person to sign up
- Hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00am-1:00pm
- Saturday, November 18 from 10:00am-3pm: Food basket pick-up
- Must sign up in advance; see above
- Wednesday, November 22 through Friday, November 24: Closed for Thanksgiving
- Monday, December 11 through Friday, December 15: Christmas toy pickup
- Must sign up in advance; see above
Toys for Hope Annual Christmas Drive
WHERE: Stowie Mission
888 Parsons Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43206
DETAILS:
- Monday, October 23 through Friday, December 1 from 9:00am-3:00pm
- Only for individuals with 43206 or 43207 zip codes
Christmas Shop
WHERE: United Methodist Free Store
946 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43205
- Friday, December 16 & Saturday December 17 from 9:00am-2:00pm
- Only on those two days; may have food
Christmas Cheer Toy & Food Program
Salvation Army: see flyer for details
