This year there will be monthly Family Engagement Events for our ECE families! You can also find resources from the last event, upcoming event information, and our Pre-K Calendars for the school year.
Make Plans to Join Us in November! -> (No registration - open to all CCS PreK Families)
📚 Storytime Adventures at CML Main Library
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 96 S. Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
Explore the world of books, early literacy, and imagination with us!
We’ll have:
✅ Story Time
✅ Library Scavenger Hunt
✅ Hands-On Activities
✅ Book Giveaway
This is a perfect family event to inspire a love of reading and learning. We hope to see you there!
Join us from home to stay connected, learn tips, and share input. All sessions start at 6:00 PM.
🦁 Zoo Day with CCS Pre-K Families – Recap
We had an amazing time Saturday 10/11 at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium with our CCS Pre-K families!
This special event was made possible through a continued partnership with the Columbus Zoo, along with support from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Franklin County Public Health. Families enjoyed a morning filled with wildlife exploration, engaging activity stations, and helpful community resources.
Pre-K families joined us, with over 400 attendees—what a wild success!
📸 Check out the full recap and at-home activities here:
https://bit.ly/CCSPreKZoo2025
At our recent Family Advisory Committee (FACE) meeting on September 24, we had some exciting updates and shared valuable information with families.
📄 All slides and meeting notes are available below – check them out to stay informed and connected!
September F.A.C.E. Presentation
Pre-K Families:
Our team has compiled a list of family resources to address possible needs you, your student, or other members of your family may have. Below you will find the Early Childhood Education Family Resources grid. You can use this grid to locate a number of local community resources based on your specific need.
If you have a specific need and would like personal assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I can be reached by phone at 380-997-3791 or by email at ssheline@columbus.k12.oh.us.
CCS Student/Family Safety Policy, Immigration Concerns Smore Link - Click Here
Did you know the ESL Department has a designated call center in over seven foreign languages?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bhCffGWRyd4_VxOUZXEXnDimsmEDk4Xr/view
Check out the first day of PreK!
The exciting first day of PreK was September 4, 2025, across the Columbus City Schools District! Our 131 PreK classrooms were filled with smiles, laughter, and new beginnings. Check out this heartwarming video to see how our young learners kicked off their educational journey with joy and enthusiasm!
📚 Curriculum Connections for Families
PreK families, you can dive into the curriculum with our hand flyer! It's full of tips and links to help support learning at home. (See the flyer below - You have received these at orientation)
Download here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGOBdJsiVE/wMHM2fqrbDGJEsvDCrj6bQ/edit
Pre-K On My Way
Families can visit the PreK On My Way Family Exchange every week for music, ebooks, and activities!
Website: www.scholastic.com/prekonmywayfamily
Password: Scout
Second Saturday Kids Days are FREE events that take place at the WOSU headquarters.
The next Second Saturday Kids Day:
Second Saturday Kids Day
Saturday, October 11, 2025
9:00-11:00am
WOSU Ross Community Studio
1800 N. Pearl Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201 (View Map)
Follow your curiosity at the next Second Saturday Kids Day! This month, we have exciting hands on learning experiences and activities. Meet special guest Clifford from the hit PBS series Clifford the Big Red Dog!
WOSU Ross Community Studio 1800 N. Pearl Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
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Columbus Metropolitan Library
Visit the link below for CML Ready for Kindergarten videos.
Ready for Kindergarten Replays
Check out these fun at-home activities to help get your child ready for kindergarten!
Skill Builders
Check out Future Ready Five for more resources for Kindergarten Readiness.
See: https://futurereadyfive.org/families/
Are you signed up for these great, FREE readiness resources?
🖥️ PreK Family Engagement Resources
Need access to all the monthly ECE newsletters? Everything is on the ECE Family Engagement Page and you can access newletters here: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/11845
📅 ECE Family Calendars
PreK families, stay in the loop! Below are the ECE Family Calendars, packed with all the virtual and in-person monthly events for the year.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - F.A.C.E. Meeting - Welcome to Pre-K (Virtual) 6 PM
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - Move & Boo at the Zoo (Columbus Zoo) 10 AM -12 PM
If you have any ECE family engagement ideas, concerns or needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Jovanna Tyree.
Office: (380) 997-7285
Email: jtyree@columbus.k12.oh.us.
We are here to support our PreK students, you and your families every step of the way!