Fresh Express will be distributing in one week, August 28th, see the link for details. https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/289528?org=cbsd

The School Board meeting is tonight! If you are tuning in to it via Zoom, here is a link to our webpage, you can find the link on that page! https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/school-board--285

Columbia Virtual Academy (CVA) Orientation: The CVA Orientation previously scheduled for Friday, August 20 is cancelled and will be rescheduled. Students that have elected to do CVA will be contacted for an orientation.

The CBSD School Board Meeting will be held today, August 20th, at 6:00 pm at Columbia High School. The meeting agenda is posted on the district's web site - https://app.agendamanager.com/cbsd/meeting/view/41029/ You can plan to attend or catch it live on zoom. Zoom link will be available only a couple of minutes beforehand.

Deadline is Friday! Please take a moment to fill out the attached survey. Thank you for taking the time to be an involved and concerned community member of Columbia Borough. https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/cbsd-superintendent-of-schools-community-survey-2020

Make sure to check out our calendar of events on the district page for important dates and reminders. https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd

9th grade students and parents/guardians: Tonight at 6pm, we will have a freshman orientation that will be held virtually. I texted the link to all 9th grade parents/guardians. If you did not get the link, please email me ASAP at msmith@columbiabsd.org

Please take a moment to fill out the attached survey. We'd like to thank you for taking the time to be an involved and concerned community member of Columbia Borough. https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/cbsd-superintendent-of-schools-community-survey-2020

Tune in or Attend the August School Board Meeting! When: August 20th Time: 6pm Where: High School or Zoom

CTC STUDENT AND PARENTS: Just a reminder that we have a CTC informational meeting on Monday, August 17th at 6:00pm. This meeting will be virtual and the meeting address was sent in a text. If you did not receive it, please email Dr. Smith at msmith@columbiabsd.org

CTC STUDENT AND PARENTS: Just a reminder that we have a CTC informational meeting on Monday, August 17th at 6:00pm. This meeting will be virtual and the meeting address was sent in a text. If you did not receive it, please email Dr. Smith at msmith@columbiabsd.org

Education Updates / Schedule Changes Please check our reopening page at https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/reopening-plan-2020-21--2 for important updates regarding back to school plans.

The Board of Directors for CBSD is seeking community input to help develop a leadership profile that will guide the selection of the next superintendent. Please follow the link to fill out the survey. https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/cbsd-superintendent-of-schools-community-survey-2020

Computer pick-up is happening NOW at high school for grades 7-12. Please pick up computers at high school from 9-12 and 1-6. Thank you!

VIRTUAL MEETINGS: The high school CTC meeting on August 17 (6:00pm) and the 9th grade orientation on August 18 (6:00pm) will be held virtually. The link to each of these meetings will be sent out later in the week.

It can be challenging to understand the mix of emotions and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19. Join this 30-minute session to learn strategies and tools to strengthen your ability to cope, reduce stress, and be your best self in difficult times. Date: August 12, 2020 Time: 5:00 - 5:30 pm Facilitated

*** Please note: This does not mean that we are doing all online instruction to start the year. As a team, we feel it is best to get the computers out ASAP as we do not know what the future holds *** Students, Parents, and guardians: We plan to distribute computers for students in grades 7-12 prior to school opening. Students can pick up their computers during the following times: • Monday, August 10 (9:00am-12:00pm) • Monday, August 10 (1:00pm-6:00pm) • Tuesday, August 11 (9:00am-12:00pm) • Tuesday, August 11 (1:00pm-6:00pm) There are no sign ups required. Middle School students will pick up their computers in front of the high school and high school students will pick up their computers at our maintenance garage. All students will receive a laptop except for full-day CTC students.

Students, Parents, and guardians: We plan to distribute computers for students in grades 7-12 prior to school opening. Students can pick up their computers during the following times: • Monday, August 10 (9:00am-12:00pm) • Monday, August 10 (1:00pm-6:00pm) • Tuesday, August 11 (9:00am-12:00pm) • Tuesday, August 11 (1:00pm-6:00pm) There are no sign ups required. Middle School students will pick up their computers in front of the high school and high school students will pick up their computers at our maintenance garage. All students will receive a laptop except for full-day CTC students.

Yes, this is important! Please take the Return to Learn Questionnaire TODAY! Click on the link and follow the instructions. https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/reopening-plan-2020-21--2

Last chance to take the Return to Learn Questionnaire! This is the last day for YOU to give your feedback. Please click the link and answer the questions -> https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/reopening-plan-2020-21--2