The first day of school is Monday, August 31! We are excited to see our A-day students in-person. Our doors open at 7:50 am for students. A-day students will receive breakfast once they arrive at school. They will be eating in their classrooms. B-day, remote, and CVA students can pick-up their breakfast and lunch for the day at our Cherry St. cafeteria doors (closest to the playground) between 7:30 and 8 am. Students entering the building: Kindergarten: Enter through the Upper Cherry St. Doors First Grade: Main Entrance (Left Side Doors) Second Grade: Main Entrance (Right Side Doors) Third & Fourth Grades: Lower Cherry Street Cafeteria Doors All students must be in homeroom or logged-in to homeroom by 8:05 am. Students need to bring the following to school with them each day: a mask or face covering, charged computer, a water bottle, and their ID card. Please refer to your or your child's email (older students) or their Seesaw account for a link to Monday's Zoom classroom (if your child is a B-day or remote student). We look forward to seeing everyone, and though this year will look different, we are excited to be back and will overcome the challenges together! Have a great weekend. See you in-person or online on Monday.

Important Reminder! Our first day of school is on Monday, Aug. 31. Students with last names A-L begin in-person on 8-31. Students with last names M-Z and all remote-only students will join us from home. We look forward to seeing you!

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

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.

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

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.

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/