Columbia High/Middle School Hill Campus

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR, March 30th, 2020 from the comfort of your own home. Now hiring for the 20-21 school year, see link for details, https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/214885?org=cbsd

Free HotSpot Access locations in Columbia, just type in the search bar "Columbia, PA" or zip code, "17512". https://hotspots.wifi.xfinity.com/

COMPUTER PICK UP FOR GRADES 9-12: - Thursday, March 26 from 1-4pm - Friday, March 27 from 8am-12pm For parents/Students: • High School computer distribution will be on Thursday, March 26 (1-4pm) and Friday March 27 (8am-12pm) • Computer pick up will be at our MAINTENANCE GARAGE between the school and cemetery • To ensure safe social distancing, NO ONE may walk up to get their computer. All students and parents must remain in their cars at all times • Cars will pull up in a single file line. Once you get to the distribution tables, you will state the names of your students. • Staff will collect the computers and hand them to you on the driver’s side. • AGAIN, NO ONE MAY WALK UP TO THE SCHOOL. EVERYONE MUST BE IN A CAR AND REMAIN IN THEIR CARS AT ALL TIMES FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY Thank you!

If you haven’t already, download Columbia Borough’s new app on Android: http://bit.ly/2TG99l5 or iPhone: https://apple.co/2IRpEH7, do so! Help us keep you well-informed, even if you don't have a child in the district. There is a community page that you can tap into.

Student Access to Email From Home: Here is a quick video for email on the Android and Iphone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZidZCPDgkfc Here are step by step directions: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/set-up-office-apps-and-email-on-a-mobile-device-7dabb6cb-0046-40b6-81fe-767e0b1f014f Thanks. Dr. Smith

There are multiple options of podcasts on our CBSD Learn From Home Website, please click the link and start listening! https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/literacy-materials/podcasts-for-students

Internet Essentials:Staying Connected As our country continues to manage the COVID-19 emergency, Comcast is taking steps to help connect low-income families to the Internet at home. Please click the link for more details. https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/217666?org=cbsd

Children may feel frightened, overwhelmed, or traumatized by what they’re seeing + hearing about #COVID19. How can you reduce their fears + help them feel safe? Check out these 4 suggestions by American Academy of Pediatrics.

Transcripts: If you need a transcript during our time off, I have all the materials at home to be able to print, put our seal on, and mail/email transcripts. If you need a transcript, please contact me at msmith@columbiabsd.org Thank you. Dr. Smith

As providers and caretakers, adults tend to view the world of children as happy and carefree. After all, kids don't have jobs to keep or bills to pay, so what could they possibly have to worry about? Plenty! Even very young children have worries and feel stress to some degree. Click on the link for suggested social and emotional learning. https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/social-emotional-learning

VIRTUAL JOB FAIR, March 30th, 2020 from the comfort of your own home, see link for detail, https://www.columbiabsd.org/article/214885?org=cbsd

Take a trip to the Louvre, or take a virtual tour to a national park, this link can take you to the distant journeys straight from your couch! https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/art-music-movement/k-12-couch-field-trips

Student Work Permits: Students, we realize some of you may need to work during this difficult time. Although schools are closed, I will be issuing work permits by appointment only. Starting on Wednesday, March 25 we will start "Work Permit Wednesdays" where I will make myself available to issue work permits. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment, please contact me at msmith@columbiabsd.org Thank you! Dr. Smith

Plan, strategize, and collaborate, with high school resources from our website, https://www.apptegy.net/s/live-feed-8e6dea55-f716-4a02-8e9f-550cb9501aa9

Reminder, Power Packs distribution will continue Today while school is closed. Packs may be picked up from 2pm to 5pm at 221 Union Street

GOOD MORNING COLUMBIA! Mrs. Ohrel, a science teacher at the high school, as well as a community member, is amazingly talented in art! This year we created several chalkboard walls and she has graciously agreed to share her talents to continually update these spaces with positive messages and art. Here are the current displays...the last one is extremely relative...let's all remember to be HUMBLE and KIND during these difficult times! Dr. Smith

From a collection of stories and poems in Mp3 formats, to downloadable PDFs, these sources are at your learning fingertips. If you find that your high schooler needs engagement and to be creative, seek this link from our website, https://sites.google.com/view/cbsdlearnfromhome/reading-materials/high-school-resources

Although the hallways are currently clear, there is some really cool art in the cabinets that I wanted to share with everyone!

Power Packs distribution will continue on Thursdays while school is closed. Packs may be picked up each Thursday during the Grab and Go Lunch distribution at Park Elementary Cafeteria entrance or Taylor Middle Main Entrance from 9:45am to 11am OR at 221 Union Street from 10am to Noon or 2pm to 5pm

The SATs are cancelled for May 2, 2020. Makeup exams for the March 14th (scheduled March 28th) are also cancelled. SAT will provide future additional SAT testing opportunities for students as soon as feasible in place of cancelled administration.