Columbia School District

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The Columbia Central Jr./Sr. High School staff has developed a list of educational resources and links to their classroom websites for students to utilize during our school closure. Khan Academy-This is a free program which allows students to work on personalized skills that will prepare them for success with the PSAT/SAT Additionally, Khan Academy offers support for students in all curriculum areas. https://www.khanacademy.org/ Curriculum Associates-This is a resource for students in K-8th grade. It includes printable at-home activity packs that are designed to provide students with valuable self-directed exercises and practice during extended absences from school. Each pack is designed to reinforce key concepts for a given grade. www.curriculumassociates.com/athome Jackson District Library-Students may access books and other learning resources online with an account through the Jackson District Library. http://myjdl.com/ Link to Teacher Resources Columbia Central JR/SR High- In addition, the Columbia School District will furnish breakfast and lunch in a bag for all Columbia students and any community member 18 and under from 9 am to 11 am at Columbia Elementary School on Monday, March 16th, Wednesday, March 18th, Friday, March 20th, Monday, March 23rd, and Wednesday, March 25th.. To pick up the food, you may drive up to the front of Columbia Elementary School where the food service employees will be waiting. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or if I may offer support to you and your family throughout the weeks ahead. Sincerely, Christi O'Neil Christi O'Neil, Principal Columbia Central Jr./Sr. High School 11775 Hewitt Road Brooklyn, Michigan 49230 517-592-6634 Christi.ONeil@myeagles.org

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Please review the following important information below: Columbia School District will furnish breakfast and lunch in a bag for all Columbia students and any community member 18 and under from 9 am to 11 am at Columbia Elementary School on Monday, March 16th, Wednesday, March 18th, Friday, March 20th, Monday, March 23rd, and Wednesday, March 25th.. To pick up the food, you may drive up to the front of Columbia Elementary School where the food service employees will be waiting. All athletics (youth, junior high, JV and varsity) are canceled until April 6. Coaches should recommend training exercises at home. No coaches or teams should be in any school buildings or the Fitness Center until April 6. No school or community events may be held in the buildings or on school grounds during the closure. No one is permitted in any of the buildings. Out of concern for our students and staff members, and in a spirit of prevention and precaution Child Care and the Columbia Community Fitness Center will be closed until April 6. Custodians will work to deep clean and sanitize all buildings. Any person interested in helping with custodial work over the next three weeks may contact Bill Bradley. All academic resource links are available on www.myeagles.org. Mental health resources will be available on myeagles.org. We will update you when the food bank reschedules opportunities for food pick up.. Decisions for any school activity scheduled after April 6 will be made as more information becomes available.

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Columbia School District will furnish breakfast and lunch in a bag for all Columbia students and any community member 18 and under from 9 am to 11 am at Columbia Elementary School on Monday, March 16th, Wednesday, March 18th, Friday, March 20th, Monday, March 23rd, and Wednesday, March 25th.. To pick up the food, you may drive up to the front of Columbia Elementary School where the food service employees will be waiting.

March 12, 2020 Dear Columbia Families, Columbia School District will be closed beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020. This decision has been made with caution and careful thought, with guidance from the Governor’s office, Jackson County Health Department and in alignment with other Jackson County School Districts. This is an unprecedented emergency school closure and a public health situation that is rapidly evolving. We will continue to update you as we get more information. We intend to resume school on April 6th, 2020. If this date changes, we will publicize this on myeagles.org and our Columbia School District Facebook page. We recommend that students take home belongings that they will need for the next three weeks. If your student will need medications currently on file at school or medical equipment used in the school setting during the closure, please contact the appropriate school office so that arrangements can be made for pick up. Certain medications such as controlled substances must be picked up by a parent. Medications and equipment not needed during the closure may remain at school. At this point, students are not required to remotely complete curriculum. However, Odysseyware courses will remain active and students with online courses should continue working. Students are encourage you to utilize the following resources provided by our Columbia Teachers Columbia Elementary School: Columbia Upper Elementary: Columbia Central JR/SR High- Columbia Options High School - myeagles.owschools.com For information related to the District COVID-19 response and to access resources, please see the following websites: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. In partnership, Pamela Campbell, PhD Superintendent

Columbia School District will be open tomorrow, March 13th and will follow the Governor’s directive beginning Monday, March 16th.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2020 Contact: BrownT56@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Announces Statewide Closure of All K-12 School Buildings School building closures will last Monday, March 16 through Sunday, April 5 LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that in order to slow the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan, she is ordering the closure of all K-12 school buildings, public, private, and boarding, to students starting Monday, March 16 until Sunday, April 5. School buildings are scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 6. As of tonight, the number of presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in Michigan is 12. “This is a necessary step to protect our kids, our families, and our overall public health,” said Governor Whitmer. “I am working with partners across state government to ensure educators, parents, and students have the support they need during this time, and to ensure our children who rely on school for meals have access to food. I know this will be a tough time, but we’re doing this to keep the most people we can safe. I urge everyone to make smart choices during this time and to do everything they can to protect themselves and their families.” “Closing our K-12 school buildings is the responsible choice that will minimize the risk of exposure for children, educators, and families and mitigate the spread of coronavirus,” said Michigan State Superintendent Michael Rice. “The Department of Education will continue to work closely with our partners in state government to help our students and educators in each school district get through this time. This is about protecting the most people in Michigan.” Governors across the country, including Mike DeWine (R-OH), Andy Beshear (D-KY), and Larry Hogan (R-MD), have taken similar steps to close schools and ensure the protection of children and families in their states. “Closing our school buildings is the smart thing and the right thing to do for the public’s health,” said Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Chief Deputy for Health and Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun. “These actions will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. I will continue to work with Governor Whitmer and our four COVID-19 task forces to ensure we protect our children, our families, and our communities.” Patients with confirmed infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of: Fever Cough Shortness of breath The best prevention for viruses, such as influenza, the common cold or COVID-19 is to: Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. If not available, use hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing or sneezing. Avoid contact with people who are sick. If you are sick, stay home, and avoid contact with others. Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus. ### STAY CONNECTED: Visit us on Facebook Visit us on Twitter Sign up for email updates SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Help This email was sent to pamela.campbell@myeagles.org using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Michigan Executive Office of the Governor · 111 S. Capitol Ave · Lansing, Michigan 48901

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Interim Recommendations for COVID-19 Community Mitigation Strategies March 11, 2020 may be found at: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/MDHHS_Interim_Recommendations_for_COVID-19_final_683589_7.pdf

This comes from the State of Michigan: Michiganders have been preparing for COVID-19 for weeks, and all individuals should continue to take the following basic personal-hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the virus: • wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitizer; • avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing; • avoid handshakes; • avoid contact with sick people who are sick; and • stay home when you are sick. For more information: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/MDHHS_Interim_Recommendations_for_COVID-19_final_683589_7.pdf

To address health care concerns regarding large gatherings, the Columbia Elementary Kindergarten Round Up has been postponed until Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 to 7 pm and April 24th, from 1:15 to 2:15 pm.

The MHSAA is limiting the attendance for the Columbia Central Boys Basketball game on Friday. Each school will be allowed no more than fifty (50) individuals, which will only include parents/legal guardians and essential administrators. No Columbia spectators can attend.

The MHSAA is limiting the attendance for the Byron vs Michigan Center game. Each competing school will be allowed no more than fifty (50) individuals, which will only include parents/legal guardians and essential administrators. No Columbia people will be allowed to attend.

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Remembering Chad! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/chad-p-dermyer

Congratulations to varsity boys basketball beating Onsted 55 to 48 and advancing to the district championship game on Friday!💙💛🦅🏀

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