Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus

Several Opportunities to get Food for your kiddos! Wednesday: Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch, 9:45a to 11a, at Park Elementary Thursday: Power Pack Pick Up at 211 Union Street, 10a to 12p, and 2p to 5p Friday: Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch, 9:45a to 11a, at Park Elementary Friday: Fresh Express, Columbia High School, please see https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/249222?org=cbsd for more details.

Attention Parents and Students! Computer collections and personal item pickups will be held at Taylor on May 28 from 12-5pm and on June 1 from 9am-4pm. Please come down Walnut Street to drop off computers and pick up personal items from the classroom. Walking and drive-through services will be provided. Please email Dr. Parkinson if you have any questions.

Attention 6th graders! Tomorrow's Fun Friday activity is mystery guests and preparations for moving into 7th grade! The activity will begin at 12 noon.

Good Morning! Today would have been our trip to Heritage Farm. I am sorry that we have missed this opportunity to go, but we will go next year. Sixth graders, you will have the opportunity to go to the farm in 7th grade. I look forward to our future visits with Miss Cindy!

Tonight would have been our District Band Concert. Here is a message from Miss Noll and Mr. Stauffer.

A one-on-one interview with Dr. Smith: questions and answers on what YOU want to know!

Happy Mother's Day! We wish you a restful and relaxing day!

A final message from Dr. Gregg McGough, Director of Curriculum, and Mr. Tom Strickler, Superintendent - We thank you, our Teachers and Staff of CBSD. #PAThanksTeachers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r0dxwby2FQ

Attention 6th graders! Today is Team Spirit Day and Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! Hope you can join at 12:00! See Miss Lockard's page or your school email for the link!

Liz Landis, Park Elementary Principal, and Eloy Rodriguez, Assistant Principal are privileged to work with such dedicated and passionate educators, watch their video here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTCXGp00Ofs

Dr. Jodi Parkinson, Middle School Principal gives a special shout out to CBSD Teachers and wants to thank them for giving value to our student's lives. Watch her video here, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ1eTxdTR_s

We are excited to share our first student video announcements during Covid-19. Please watch at the link provided. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl4tjaWWaE8 Great job to our students who created these announcements! I hope all is well with everyone! Dr. Smith

A special thank you to our teachers from Dr. Mike Smith and Mr. Rob Kedney. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7xE2Fwhf18 #PAThanksTeachers

Teachers are real-life heroes in the lives of many kids. Our students are giving their gratitude in this cute video! https://youtu.be/ulUnO0Nvolc #PAThanksTeachers Remember to post a picture of your student with a thank you note with the hashtag #PAThanksTeachers

CBSD would like to welcome the North Museum of Nature and Science as an official learning partner. Their innovative team of education experts is designing fun & interactive learn-from-home STEM activities. Please access & use this resources to spark scientific wonderings and exploration from home. https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/stem-social-studies/north-museum-collaboration

Columbia Borough School District and North Museum of Nature and Science joined as online partners. North Museum's innovative experts are designing interactive STEM activities. Access the materials at: www.columbiabsd.org OR https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/home

No need for a cape when you have an apron! How are we celebrating our School Lunch Heroes? With Ice Cream of course! Tomorrow, Friday, May 1st, stop by Park Elementary, on Cherry Street, between 9:45 and 11a to get your breakfast, lunch and your FREE Ice Cream!

Columbia Borough is getting in on the action as they are supporting our Class of 2020, Thank you! #TIDELightsSupportSeniors2020

Crimson Couch Potatoes- Quarantine Survival Group Remember when it was so hard to wake up and walk to school? Now you may be having a hard time being stuck at home, focusing on distance learning, or even getting out of bed in the morning…before 1:00pm. If you are, you are not alone! Join us for a virtual support group where you will be able to connect with other students and share your thoughts, experiences and frustrations. The group will also teach you skills to help you survive and THRIVE during this unexpected situation. Topics include: - Time Management - Self- Care - Healthy Choices - Social Connection - Stress Management - Coping Skills - Overcoming Boredom Remember, support groups require both parent and student permission and are ALWAYS confidential. Contact your School Counselor today if you are interested in signing up! Middle School (5th-8th) – email Ms. Ware at eware@columbiabsd.org High School (9th-12th) – email Mr. Mundy at cmundy@columbiabsd.org or Ms. Jones at mjones@columbiabsd.org

Important video message to Parents and Caregivers from Superintendent, Mr. Strickler: Please click on the link and half way down the screen is the video. https://www.columbiabsd.org/o/cbsd/page/continuity-of-education-plan--4