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School Newsletter: June 2025

Two smiling women hold a small sign announcing "Teacher Appreciation Week." Each of the women is also holding a small, paper shopping bag with a label and crepe paper.
From left, teachers Amber Fridley and Meredith Schilling hold gift bags received during Teacher Appreciation Week.

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 our events calendar. If you would like to download a printable PDF calendar showing the school’s closure dates for the 2024-2025 school year, click here to download the calendar.

Thursday, June 19

Juneteenth Holiday (ASR Closed)

Friday, June 20

ASR Closed, Professional Development

NEWS

End of the School Year Celebration Recap 

Four rows of preschool children stand on small bleachers during a graduation ceremony. The back two rows contain the students going on to kindergarten, and these students are wearing red graduation robes and red mortar boards. The front two rows contain students continuing in preschool for the following year, and they are dressed in various clothes, with some of the girls wearing dresses, other girls in tops and pants, and boys in shirts and pants.
Kindergarten-bound students wore red caps and gowns during the End of Year Celebration ceremony.
A family stands under an arch of balloons, with red balloons on the left, white balloon on top, and black balloons on the right. The family consists of a man with bald head and glasses who has his arm around an elementary-school-aged girl. Next to the girl is an older woman wearing a bright pink hat and a cream-colored patterned dress, and next to the older woman is a younger woman with glasses, a black-and-white patterned dress and a mauve jacket. In front is a small girl in a red cap and gown holding a certificate.
Families came to celebrate the achievements of their child.
June 2025 A. Sophie Rogers School Family Engagement Calendar
Click the image to view a PDF of June’s school event calendar

Thank you to all of our families and teachers who make ASR such a special place where we can learn together!  We enjoyed celebrating the accomplishments of our kinder-bound classmates, sharing treats from Chef Mark, creating art together and learning about farm animals!  Kinder-bound students may have different last days at ASR over the summer, so it was wonderful to have the opportunity to celebrate together, and to reflect upon all of the learning and friendships we have developed.

2025-2026 Calendar

A calendar of school closure days for the upcoming school year, including holidays and professional development, is now available online. A paper version was sent home in mailboxes in May. Bookmark this calendar on your computer, and you can also download the PDF of the paper version to print at home.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Three smiling women hold small, red paper shopping bags with tags and crepe paper inside.
From left, teachers Camille Chernitsky, Claudia Ellerbrock, and Madison Page pick up gifts.
A smiling woman sits on the floor petting a small, cream-colored curly-coated dog laying on its side.
Teacher Cindy Egelhoff enjoys a visit with Buckeye Paws therapy dog Violet.

Thank you to all who contributed to the group teacher gifts and/or provided a treat or token of appreciation to our outstanding early childhood educators!  With your support, each teacher was provided with a Starbucks gift card, a book in their favorite genre and their favorite snacks!  In addition, teachers enjoyed a catered lunch, special snacks and desserts from Chef Mark and a visit from BuckeyePaws therapy dog Violet.

JUNE ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES AROUND COLUMBUS

If you want more information on an event, you can click on the event name in the left column, which will open a webpage from the event organizers in a new browser tab.

Commons for Kids

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  • Different summer activities every Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown
  • Program begins June 6 and runs every Friday through August 8 (except July 4)
  • From inflatables to entertainers and everything in between, there’s something fun for everyone!
  • Check out the weekly activities here

Healthy Community Day 2025

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  • Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Ohio State Outpatient Care East, 543 Taylor Ave., Columbus
  • A fun day for better health — with education, interactive events, giveaways and demonstrations offered by local organizations
  • Free health screenings and a chance to meet with experts from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

PBJ & Jazz

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  • Saturday, June 14, at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, Main Branch, 96 S. Grant Ave., and next door at Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St., Downtown
  • Join us at 11 a.m. for story time at the Columbus Metropolitan Library followed by an hour of free music starting at noon in Topiary Park
  • Swing into summer with the Jazz Arts Group’s PBJ & Jazz Big Band playing all your favorite tunes to sing and dance to!

Columbus Metropolitan Library Summer Reading Challenge

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  • Use a Columbus Metropolitan Library card to sign up online or at any library branch location
  • Challenge begins May 31 and runs until July 31
  • Read at least 15 minutes a day for 25 days, and earn prizes for every 5 days of reading!
  • All days must be submitted online by July 31 to claim prizes, as well as to enter raffles