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Join Us for Empty Bowls April 4, 2013

February 20, 2013

The menu is set for the Main Event Dinner this Thursday – April 4, 2013

Location: New Albany Middle School Cafeteria
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Suggested donation: $5 per individual, $20 for a family of four or more

 

 

 

On the Menu

We thank our community and corporate sponsors for their support!

Tortilla Soup from Max & Erma’s (Stoneridge location)

Rolls from O’ Charley’s (New Albany location)

Assorted baked goods from Bob Evans (New Albany location)

Soup from Longhorn Steakhouse (New Albany location)

Chili from Plain Township Fire Department

Cookies provided by the New Albany Women’s Network (NAWN) volunteers

Chicken noodle soup

Macaroni and Cheese

Gluten free options also available

 

Questions regarding Empty Bowls – please contact Dana Kagrise or Sara Peterson

 

About Empty Bowls

In an effort to raise awareness about the issues of hunger in and around our community, the middle school Art department is again participating in an international project called Empty Bowls. The project provides an opportunity to bring awareness to an issue through academic and artistic disciplines.

Empty Bowls is a charitable concept that allows artists and groups to create and donate bowls, then serve a simple meal.  Guests of the event choose a bowl to eat from and then keep as a reminder of all the empty bowls still left in the world.  In exchange for the meal and bowl, guests contribute a suggested minimum donation.

One hundred percent of each meal’s proceeds will be donated to families in need within our district as well as a local organization that will reach families who live within our district but may not have school age children.

Thank You For Your Support

November 27, 2012

Dear New Albany Parents and Learning Community,

Thank you for your support!  We had to wait quite a few days past Election Day, but the result was well worth the wait.  The Franklin County Board of Elections has notified us that Issue 50 has passed.  Officially, results will be certified this afternoon.

We are grateful for your investment in the future of our students and their education!

Today, we are a school district at a crossroads and your response of support ensures that we are able to continue the progress to achieve the vision of our schools for the future. We are incredibly thankful that you value education as an essential component of a strong community.

Immediately, we will begin the process to engage our staff and community in designing our new building with a commitment to delivering a flexible building within the approved budget.  Simultaneously, we will continue our financial work to contain operating costs as we move forward to achieve the district’s vision for the future

We value your support and do not take this trust lightly. We know this is a difficult economic time and understand that this was a significant request. We will take care to manage both the building project and the operating dollars with fiscal prudence, accountability and transparency.

We again thank our volunteers for the countless number of hours dedicated to this effort.  We specifically wish to thank and acknowledge our campaign chair and New Albany Schools parent, John McClelland and his wife Angelika, our honorary chairs, and our neighborhood captains.  We also thank our school board members, teachers, administrators and staff, parents, community members, students and donors who made this effort possible.

With sincere gratitude,

April Domine, Superintendent

Laura Kohler, Board President

Mountains Beyond Mountains Community Book Read Event Recap

November 21, 2012

Thank you to the New Albany Community for your turnout at the Community Book Read of Mountains Beyond Mountains on November 28 in the NAHS Library.  What a great kick-off to the visit to campus by Dr. Paul Farmer.

 

 

 

The evening included;

  • Performances by both the NAHS A Cappella Choir and Drama Department
  • Community discussion led by New Albany faculty, remarks by Dr. Terri Bucci – Humanities Professor at The Ohio State University and community members.

 

 

NAPLS Town Hall Meeting, Feb. 24 “Creating the Future through Innovation and Partnerships”

March 13, 2012

View Superintendent April Domine as she discusses innovation and partnerships in the New Albany Plain Local Schools and answers questions from our community.

New Albany Athletic Boosters kick off Spring sports season with Food Truck Mania, Sunday, March 18, 12-4:00 pm

March 13, 2012

Join our Spring athletes to enjoy the hottest food trucks in Columbus, and check out the latest Spirit wear.  Food Truck Mania will be 12 – 4 p.m., Sunday, March 18 in bus loop between the high and middle school.  Check out our featured food trucks…

Mojo Tago:  Gourmet TACOS taGOs . Inspired by a love of fresh Mexican cuisine and the LA food truck movement.  It’s about good food taGo.  It’s about fun.  It’s about finding your MOJO and you can’t do that on an empty stomach.

The Cheesy Truck, Central Ohio’s most talked about food truck specializes in artisanal grilled cheese sandwiches and snacks.

Late Night Slice:  Voted Best Food Truck 2011, Late Night Slice has been feeding the late night denizens of downtown pizza lovers with a delicious, hot slice since 2009.

Tataheads:  Shake on a seasoning, dip it in a sauce, or load it up with our globally inspired combinations at Tatoheads! It’s not the potato, but what we do to the potato that is the magic.

Pitabilities, the chance to ‘Taste the Possibilities’. Locally-produced ingredients, grilled fresh when you order it, with your selection of toppings (your choice of peppers, tomatoes, sauces, spices, cheese) added in and served on a warm pita or salad.

Rita’s:  Ice, Custard and Happiness.  A variety of frozen treats including our famous Italian Ice, Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard, and layered Gelati, healthy Light Line treat options as well as its signature Misto® and Blendini® creations.

Layer: Every delicious thing we bake is created with the ultimate goal of bringing a little bit of joy and a whole lot of sweetness to the lives we touch.  Layer is a licensed home bakery in the Short North that specializes in unique, made-from-scratch desserts.

Join the “Spread the Word to End the Word” campaign on March 7

February 13, 2012

Spread the Word to End the Word™ is an ongoing effort by Special Olympics, Best Buddies and our supporters to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” and encourage people to pledge to stop using the R-word.

The campaign, created by youth, is intended to engage schools organizations and communities to rally and pledge their support at www.r-word.org and to promote the inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The official annual day of awareness is held the first Wednesday of every March. While most activities are centered on or near that annual day in March, people everywhere can help spread the word throughout their communities and schools year-round through pledge drives, youth rallies and online activation.

New Albany Special Olympics will be supporting this campaign by gathering signatures for the online petition. All proceeds will directly benefit the Special Olympics group in New Albany.

Please contact Amy Thomas at NAspecialolympics@gmail.com for more information.

Visit www.r-word.org to learn how you can Spread the Word to End the Word.

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