Columbia Borough Community

Attention Parents and Caregivers, If you would like to participate in our meal bundle program, please register by today, 10/1/20. This helps us order and prepare enough food for all. We will be sending an email every Monday with a new registration form to be completed by Thursday, for the upcoming week. Meal Bundles will start on Oct 6th at Park and Taylor from 2:45-3:15. Group A, or all virtual learners will pick up on Tuesday for Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday. Group B or all virtual learners will pick up of Friday 2:45-3:15 for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All Virtual learners will pick up Monday and Tuesday. For the remainder of the week and Monday & Tuesday (group B) can pick up at Taylor and Park from 7:30am - 8:05am. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Alaina Melendez, Director of Food Services, (717)684-7500 ext.3424 amelendez@columbiabsd.org Registration Form for meal bundles: https://forms.gle/VLnTbM9DHWH5RLBi8

Last "So What Now Series" Join in tomorrow for Learning resources for families. Through this unusual time, parents and caregivers have a new lens into how their kids learn. To help parents and caregivers extend learning beyond school, this webinar will highlight free and low cost learning resources and tools such as Wide Open School, the Readiness Check, and more for students in grades K-12. WED, SEPTEMBER 30, 7:00-7:30PM, Register: http://bit.ly/SoNowWhatSeries

Taylor Families - Group B Students: Family First Health Dental Group will be in our school for Group B Students on Friday, September 25, 2020. If your student is in Kindergarten, Third or Seventh Grade, they are required to have a dental exam, OR, if you have received a letter from the school nurse over the summer that stated your child needs a dental exam, I would encourage you to allow these dentists to examine your child’s teeth. If you DO NOT want your child to be examined by the Family First Dentists, please contact your relevant school Nurse.

Join in tomorrow for the next webinar - How to be safe online and balance tech usage in a world of virtual learning. More time online might expose kids to more mean online behavior. Help kids dodge the drama and stand up for others. Come learn tips on how you can help your family find a healthy media balance online, even during distance learning, as well as keep your kids safe online. WED, SEPTEMBER 23, 7:00-7:30PM, Register: http://bit.ly/SoNowWhatSeries

Parents and Caregivers: Thank you for your response to our first survey. Due to your responses we can make necessary adjustments to our Grab & Go program. We had an overwhelming majority of parents wanting meal bundles for 3 days reducing pick up to once a week instead of three times a week. We also put the grab and go menu option on Park and Taylor’s October menu and implemented more variety. We would like your opinion on one more item; timing of meal bundle pick up. If you have any other suggestion or concerns please email Alaina Melendez, Director of Food Services at amelendez@columbiabsd.org. Please fill out the survey by Thursday, September 24th. https://forms.gle/N2k4bjorNpRZLHaw9

Parents and Caregivers: Thank you for your response to our first survey. Due to your responses we can make necessary adjustments to our Grab & Go program. We had an overwhelming majority of parents wanting meal bundles for 3 days reducing pick up to once a week instead of three times a week. We also put the grab and go menu option on Park and Taylor’s October menu and implemented more variety. We would like your opinion on one more item; timing of meal bundle pick up. If you have any other suggestion or concerns please email Alaina Melendez, Director of Food Services at amelendez@columbiabsd.org. https://forms.gle/N2k4bjorNpRZLHaw9

Taylor Families - Group A Students: Family First Health Dental Group will be in our school for Group A Students on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. If your student is in Kindergarten, Third or Seventh Grade, they are required to have a dental exam, OR, if you have received a letter from the school nurse over the summer that stated your child needs a dental exam, I would encourage you to allow these dentists to examine your child’s teeth. If you DO NOT want your child to be examined by the Family First Dentists, please contact your relevant school Nurse.

Interested in playing a Band Instrument? Students in Grades 4 through 6th should fill out their information packets and return them to their homeroom teachers by Wednesday, Sept 23, 2020. That's 2 days away! Woodwinds: flute, clarinet, saxophone Brass: trumpet, trombone, baritone Percussion: snare drum and bell kit. Questions, please contact knoll@columbiabsd.org

Band Instrument Sign Ups for Students in Grades 4th through 6th. Learn to play a band instrument! Woodwinds: flute, clarinet, saxophone Brass: trumpet, trombone, baritone Percussion: snare drum and bell kit Interested students should fill out their information packets and return them to their homeroom teachers by Wednesday, Sept 23, 2020. Questions, please contact knoll@columbiabsd.org

Parents and Caregivers: Thank you for your response to our first survey. Due to your responses we can make necessary adjustments to our Grab & Go program. We had an overwhelming majority of parents wanting meal bundles for 3 days reducing pick up to once a week instead of three times a week. We also put the grab and go menu option on Park and Taylor’s October menu and implemented more variety. We would like your opinion on one more item; timing of meal bundle pick up. If you have any other suggestion or concerns please email me at amelendez@columbiabsd.org. https://forms.gle/N2k4bjorNpRZLHaw9

Please complete the Grab & Go Meal Survey by tomorrow, Friday, September 18th. https://forms.gle/PiCTFSVKKPzPHjSu6

CHS & CMS Hill Families - Group B Students: Family First Health Dental Group will be in our school for Group B Students on Friday, September 18, 2020. If your student is in Kindergarten, Third or Seventh Grade, they are required to have a dental exam, OR, if you have received a letter from the school nurse over the summer that stated your child needs a dental exam, I would encourage you to allow these dentists to examine your child’s teeth. If you DO NOT want your child to be examined by the Family First Dentists, please contact your relevant school Nurse.

Band Instrument Sign Ups for Students in Grades 4th through 6th. Learn to play a band instrument! Interested students should fill out their information packets and return them to their homeroom teachers by Wednesday, Sept 23, 2020. Questions, please contact knoll@columbiabsd.org

You have a couple more days to take the survey on the daily Grab & Go Meals. We need to determine what's best for the future. Survey only takes a few minutes. Please complete the survey by, Friday, September 18th. https://forms.gle/PiCTFSVKKPzPHjSu6

Tomorrow, join in for the Webinar - Ready to Partner: 5 Steps for a different kind of school year for families and schools. Every parent is a learning hero. You’ve got what it takes — you know your child best. But even superheroes need a team. When parents and teachers join forces, students succeed. This year it will be more important than ever. In this interactive session, we’ll share easy-to-use resources and five steps that will help keep your child on track, no matter where learning takes place, and how you, as the parent/caregiver, can effectively partner with your child’s teacher. WED, SEPTEMBER 16, 7:00-7:30PM, register at http://bit.ly/SoNowWhatSeries

Parents/Caregivers: The Columbia Borough School District Food Service department is reviewing the daily Grab and Go meals, and need your assistance. Attached is a survey to give us more information as we plan for the future. Would you please take a few minutes and complete the survey by September 18, 2020. Your email address is being requested so we can contact you if there are questions regarding your ideas. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/PiCTFSVKKPzPHjSu6

Park Families - Group B Students: Family First Health Dental Group will be in our school for Group B Students on Friday, September 11, 2020. If your student is in Kindergarten, Third or Seventh Grade, they are required to have a dental exam, OR, if you have received a letter from the school nurse over the summer that stated your child needs a dental exam, I would encourage you to allow these dentists to examine your child’s teeth. If you DO NOT want your child to be examined by the Family First Dentists, please contact your relevant school Nurse.

Tweens, Teens and Mental Health When the coronavirus pandemic upended our lives, school, social activities and work were all pushed online almost overnight. It’s too early to know the lasting effects of this radical shift but this report from Common Sense Media explores and synthesizes the research on what’s known about the relationship between digital technology use and adolescent mental health — as well as outlines what parents, caregivers and stakeholders can do to help. Join the webinar today, WED, SEPTEMBER 9, 8:00-8:30PM, Register at http://bit.ly/SoNowWhatSeries

From the comfort of your own home, join a zoom webinar in supporting young children’s social and emotional wellness as we return to school. PBS Kids is a treasure trove of digital and non-digital resources for parents. Join us for a comprehensive overview of the most useful and well-liked PBS programs, such as Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and media tools. Explore materials on social and emotional wellness for young children in this fast-paced session that integrates games with books, apps, and videos, while connecting home to school and back. Find out what’s new and explore the many ways in which PBS Kids naturally embeds best practices and rich content into a broad range of programs. This webinar is intended for Pre K- 3rd grade parents. WHEN: TODAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 7:00-7:30PM, Register at http://bit.ly/SoNowWhatSeries

Wednesday is Learn from Home Day! Please do not report to school. You will be logging in and learning from home. Wednesdays are NOT a day off school. You should have received a schedule from your teacher(s). Exceptions to the rules are 5 day per week students and CTC students. Breakfast/Lunch is available with a school ID from 7:30a to 8:05a from your nearest school (Park or Taylor).