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

This message is for Park Elementary families who have chosen CVA (Columbia Virtual Academy) as their learning option to begin the 20-21 school year. Please watch for an email to schedule your orientation meeting time slot.

Park families, if you have not yet picked up your child's computer (grades 1-4), you may pick up at anytime between 8:30 am and 3 pm. Kindergarten families can pick up their computer on Friday, August 28 between 8:30 and 11 am.

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

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

Attention Parents/Caregivers: Our Back to School Night has been rescheduled and will be held VIRTUALLY on Tuesday, August 25 at 6 pm. More information and a ZOOM link will follow in an email to you later this week. Thanks for your patience!

Reminder: Laptop pick-up today until 12 noon for students in grades 1-4. Park Elementary front entrance. Please wear a mask!

Reminder: Students in grades 1-4 can pick up their laptops today until 6 pm at the front entrance to Park Elementary. Walk or drive. Please wear a mask!

REMINDER: Laptop pick-up for students in grades 1-4 begins tomorrow! Thursday: 1-6 pm Friday: 9am-12 noon *Kindergarten students will be receiving their laptops the week of 8/31. Remote Kind. students will pick-up on 8/28.

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

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

**Laptops will be distributed to all Park Elementary students (K-4) on Thur. and Fri. August 13 & 14 at the times listed below. Laptop pick-up via front entrance on 6th Street. You may walk or drive. Masks required. Thursday, Aug. 13: 1-6 pm Friday, Aug. 14: 9 am-12 noon **We are still planning for in-person classes for those who have selected this option but want to distribute devices prior to the start of school on Aug. 24.

Park Elementary families: Garden Camp is next week! Monday-Friday, 9am - noon. There are still slots remaining. Considering joining the fun. To register, visit the Edible Classroom: https://www.theedibleclassroom.org/

Laptops will be distributed to all Park Elementary students (K-4) on Thur. and Fri. August 13 & 14 at the times listed below. Thursday, Aug. 13: 1-6 pm Friday, Aug. 14: 9 am-12 noon Laptop pick-up via front entrance on 6th Street. You may walk or drive. Masks required.

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

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