Has a teacher in Columbia made a difference in your child's life? Please consider nominating them for the Jackson County Top Teacher Award! Each year, Jackson Magazine recognizes deserving K-12 Jackson County teachers, honoring those innovative educators who go above and beyond to make a difference in their students' lives. Thanks to a partnership with the Jackson... READ MORE >
Please join us in cheering on our Varsity teams by participating in Spirit Week dress up days next week. READ MORE >
Reading is the essential skill all children need in order to learn other subjects in school. Having fun while learning to read is a focus in every classroom at CES. Students work daily to increase their skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, accuracy, decoding, comprehension, sight words and expanding their vocabulary. Mrs. Knaup, Mrs. Coughlin, Mrs.... READ MORE >
We are now offering free breakfast and lunch to all Columbia School District students! A new program provides funding to us from the USDA and will be available until December 31, 2020 or until funds run out. This program is available to all in-person or virtual students. We will notify families when the program ends. Any money that students have already paid for... READ MORE >
Do you know a child who will turn 4 by December 1st? Columbia Preschool is starting! Tuition Paid Preschool begins Tuesday, September 8th. GSRP Preschool begins Monday, October 5th. Our Preschool Team is excited to start teaching our Littlest Eagles! READ MORE >
Meet Officer Breijak! He is the Columbia Liason Police Officer. He helps our students learn about safety. Our Little Eagles were happy to meet with him today and learn more about what a police officer does. There is a smile behind his mask! READ MORE >
Virtual Learners get ready to check into your grade level class meeting on Thursday, August 27th, with your awesome Virtual teacher Mrs. Rentschler! Look what she is getting ready for you! She can't wait for the opportunities to have fun with your grade level Virtual learning class! Make sure to check your emails and join your Closed Facebook group to stay... READ MORE >
This is a summary of the Columbia Elementary School Return to Learn Highlights. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the CES Principal at Trudy.Wright@myeagles.org. READ MORE >
August Lunch Menu for CES Thank you to Ms. Lindsay Kandell, our Columbia Food Service Director, Mrs. Holly Tilden, Mrs. Jessica McFarland & Jean David for making preparations for our Little Eagles to enjoy their breakfast and lunch times! YUM! READ MORE >
We are so excited to welcome back our Little Eagles for the 2020-2021 school year. Please view the attached letter for very important information that you may find helpful as we get our school year started. Our first half day of school is Wednesday, August 26th. Dismissal window is from 10:50 - 11:20 a.m. If you have a 1st or 2nd grader at CES, we look forward to... READ MORE >
1st Grade Open House Monday, August 24th, 4-6 p.m. Families with last names beginning with A-M, please plan to come to the open house between 4-5 p.m. Families with last names beginning with N-Z, please plan to come to the open house between 5-6 p.m. —————————————- 2nd Grade Open... READ MORE >
Virtual Learners at CES - Students who are virtual learners who need to borrow a device, please fill out the technology form below and pay $40 for insurance. Insurance for families who qualify for free/reduced lunch is $5. Devices can be picked up on Wednesday, August 26th from 1-3 p.m. under the covered porch front entrance at CES. In Person Learners at CES -... READ MORE >
Please complete the attached student screening steps before sending your child to school, any school activities, or sports. We also ask that you complete this agreement form below, indicating your understanding and agreement to perform symptom screenings on your child.CES COVID-19 School Health Screening Agreement READ MORE >
Technology Registration - Please complete this form if you would like your child to be able to take home a Columbia School District Chromebook/iPad and select the insurance option that best fits your family's needs. Technology distribution dates will be posted to the district website. Technology Registration READ MORE >
Columbia Preschool Open House Monday August 17,2020 4:00pm-7:00pm 3 year old preschool( Tues/Thurs am) 4:00pm-5:00pm 4 year old preschool Families with last name A-M plan on attending 5:00pm-6:00pm to allow for social distancing Families with last name N-Z plan on attending 6:00pm-7:00pm to allow for social distancing Meet the teachers and pickup paperwork. READ MORE >
SUMMER READING ADVENTURE 2020 Mrs. Coughlin and Mrs. Cripe are reading interventionists at CES and CUES. They are busy at work with 31 readers in “Summer Reading Adventure” sessions. Each student received a string backpack filled with a set of books, composition book, sticky notes, a whiteboard, washable markers, pencils, a bookmark, highlighters, dry erase... READ MORE >
You are invited to Columbia School District’s ... Kindergarten Open House An Outdoor Event Who? Incoming Young Five & Kindergarten Students *For any child who turns 5 before December 1, 2020 When? Tuesday, August 11th, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. *Families with last names A-M please plan to attend from 5-6 p.m. to allow for social distancing *Families with... READ MORE >
As we continue to social distance and prepare for the school year, we invite all students to join our virtual spelling bee beginning on Tuesday, August 18.To sign up and receive the practice words lists and rules,Call 989-463-3434, 989-386-9304#Fox47NewsSponsor | WSYM READ MORE >
Happy Retirement to this amazing custodian, Mr. Bob Gallinati! You are loved and will be greatly missed by your Columbia School District family! 💙💛 READ MORE >
Please take a few minutes to complete and submit it. The results will assist us as we continue to plan for our students to return to school in August.https://forms.gle/1bj5yZe2yi58... READ MORE >
The Columbia School District family would like to express our appreciation for the efforts of our students, parents, teachers, support staff, administrators and community to quickly adapt to the changes in education during the critical time of distance learning this past spring. The challenges we faced, we tackled together, collaborating and partnering to assist... READ MORE >
Columbia Childcare is open! Childcare is available at Columbia Elementary School for children 3 years old through 5th grade. Childcare cost is $32 per day for 5 or more hours, $25 for 2-5 hours, and $12 for 1-2 hours per day. We offer a 25% sibling discount. For more information, please call 517-592-9753 or email Terri.McLaury@myeagles.org READ MORE >
Columbia School District is hosting outdoor summer camps Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am-11am at the CCJr.-Sr.HS football field. Any child that is entering Pre K- 6th grade may attend the camps. The cost is $5 a day for the first child and $2 a day for each child after. You may pay with cash or checks payable to Columbia School District. Each week will have a... READ MORE >
Shout Out to Our Recess Aides and Crossing Guards! Thank you for keeping our Little Eagles safe.💙💛💙💛 READ MORE >
The Office Crew is hoping you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend with your family. We love serving our CES families and miss seeing you all very much. #LittleEagles READ MORE >
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Shout out to our Special Education & Specials Teachers! You hold a special place in our hearts! #LittleEagles READ MORE >
Shout Out to our CES Cafeteria Crew! Thank you for keeping our Little Eagles fed and happy! #LittleEagles READ MORE >
Shout Out to Our Reading & Library Team! At CES we ❤ reading books. These amazing teachers help foster the love of reading. #LittleEagles READ MORE >
Our Preschool team has so much fun learning with our Littlest Eagles! If you would like to reserve a spot for your Little Eagle in Columbia Preschool, please call our Preschool Director, Mrs. McLaury at 517-592-9753. READ MORE >
Check out these QUICK 6 TIPS for WRITING. Writing and Reading are strongly connected. Our families do a great job practicing both! Here are some tips to make Writing fun and engaging. https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
Shout Out to Our Awesome Aides Who Help Our Little Eagles! There are many more aides/teachers/support staff not in this picture that also make our school a success! #LittleEagles READ MORE >
Flat Ms. Hogle listened to Kameron read a book and Flat Mrs. Rentchler got tucked into bed by Lucy and Oliver. If you have never read “Flat Stanley” by Jeff Brown, it is a great series to read! READ MORE >
Shout Out to our CES Kindergarten & Young 5s Classroom Teachers! #ItsAGreatDayToBeALittleEagle READ MORE >
Shout Out to the CES First Grade Classroom Teachers! #LittleEagles READ MORE >
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Enjoy these fun facts about our 2nd grade team! #CES #LittleEagles READ MORE >
It's National Teacher Appreciation Day! Here is a list of our teacher and staff emails if you would like to send them a note of cheer! #LittleEagles #ItsAGreatDayToBeALittleEaglehttps://www.myeagles.org/o/columbia-elementary/staff READ MORE >
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Congratuations to Amanda Aguilera who was named one of the Top 10 Teachers in Jackson County! Mrs. Aguilera teaches Kindergarten at Columbia Elementary School. We are fortunate to have you as a teacher in Columbia Schools! The process for being selected included being nominated, writing an essay, and classroom observations by the Top 10 Teacher committee.... READ MORE >
HAPPY MAY DAY! May 1st is typically celebrated as a sign of Spring! To learn more about how different countries celebrate MayDay, click here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... READ MORE >
Check out these Quick 6 Tips for encouraging an attitude of gratitude at home. Thinking of others helps us focus on positivity and helps us grow in our kindness factor! #LittleEagles Quick 6 Tips - Attitude of Gratitude 💖😊 READ MORE >
Enjoy this special message sent with ❤️ from the CES staff to all of our Little Eagles! Thank you to CJ Walker from @jacksoncountyisd for creating this masterpiece! ***This song was used with permission from Andy Grammer. His song is our inspiration to never give up! You can follow him at https://andygrammer.com/ https://twitter.com/andygramme...... READ MORE >
FOOD RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES JACKSON COUNTY FOOD PANTRIES https://drive.google.com/file/... MEET UP & EAT UP SITE FINDER https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/s... JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOOD DISTRIBUTION INFO https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
Our CES teachers and staff focus on social and emotional learning to help students grow in all areas. Please click here for our QUICK 6 TIPS for Social & Emotional Learning at home. https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
❤️ Columbia teachers are working diligently to design lessons that will help our students stay connected and fit with distance learning. We know that this does not replace the positive relationships and excellent learning environment your children enjoy in Columbia. It is our expectation that every family will participate to the best of their ability. We know... READ MORE >
Our first week of online learning was so successful! These Quick 6 tips may be helpful for you this coming week. Please Click Here for the Quick 6 Tips! READ MORE >
THANK YOU TO OUR HEALTH CARE WORKERS. From the Little Eagles at Columbia Elementary School in Brooklyn, Michigan https://spark.adobe.com/video/... READ MORE >
Check out the ONLINE BOOKFAIR!https://www.scholastic.com/bf/columbiaelementaryschool7 READ MORE >
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April 1, 2020 Dear Columbia Families, We wanted to reach out to let you know you are in our continued thoughts each day as we face this challenging time together. On Thursday, Governor Whitmer is expected to provide guidance on how K-12 schools will operate for the remainder of the school year. Regardless of what lies ahead, please know we are working... READ MORE >
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH TO GO - Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Columbia Elementary School. For all children 18 and under in your household. Please drive around the pick up loop. You don't have to get out of your car. Your children do not need to be with you. Available all through Spring Break and each week until we get back to school.... READ MORE >
From Mrs. Coughlin, our Lego Robotics/Reading Intervention Teacher:March 25th Challenge: Make a Taco Stand out of Lego's and post a photo. We can't wait to see what you create. If you need inspiration you can watch this YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkyzapQTvoU but I'm sure your creation will be even better! READ MORE >
Several online reading sources can be found through our local Jackson District Library at http://myjdl.com/download-and-... One of our CES favorites is tumblebooks found at: https://www.tumblebooklibrary.... READ MORE >
The CES teachers compiled a list of resources that your child may enjoy using at home. Just open, click on any link and let the fun activities begin! https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
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These Terrific Kids met their mentors at the Brooklyn Kiwanis meeting. They set their own success goals for the upcoming trimester and thanked their mentors for their weekly letters of encouragement. Thank you to the Kiwanis for partnering to support our students in their goals! READ MORE >
Kindergarten Round Up is Thursday, March 19th from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Columbia Elementary School. Meet our Kindergarten and Young 5's teachers, register for Kindergarten, ride the bus, visit classrooms. Our Kindergarten and Young 5's programs are for students turning 5 before December 1st, 2020. If you have any questions about Kindergarten, please call 517-592-6632.... READ MORE >
Thursday, February 20th, CES will host a Family Night from 6-7:30 p.m. This event will showcase Math, Science, Language Arts and Social/Emotional Learning and will include hands-on activities such as: Keva Planks, Twister, Addition Stacking, Place Value Structures, Ramps, Tracks and Loops, Exploring with Magnets, Obstacle Course, Making Trail Mix, Making a Calming... READ MORE >
Check out our February Edition of the "LITTLE EAGLES" newsletter! https://www.smore.com/6b5v4 READ MORE >
Join the Columbia School District team! We are in need of lunchroom/playground aides and bus drivers. Click on the link below for more information:Job Opportunities READ MORE >
LITTLE EAGLES Newsletter...The News You Can Use! https://www.smore.com/gd72u-little-eagles READ MORE >
CES has a new and exciting sensory pathway in our hallway! The pathway helps students when they are losing cognitive functioning during the learning process by providing sensory input. It can help our Little Eagles refocus and attend, decrease sensory seeking behaviors and increase cognitive function! Thank you to Mrs. Phelps, Mr. Davis, Mr. Milks, Mr. Gallinati,... READ MORE >
We celebrate the holidays with many traditions. Here are some of our family traditions at CES: “We get together and make tamales. It is my mother’s recipe. Then we eat them!” Mrs. Berkemeier “We celebrate advent each night at our kitchen table. We all take turns reading stories for 25 days.” Mrs. Ladd “Our family hides a green pickle in our Christmas tree.... READ MORE >
The Lego Robotics, Jr. Competition day was a huge success! Thank you to Mike and Sally Coughlin for organizing this event to showcase our Engineering minds! We are grateful to all of the volunteers, Dr. Campbell, Chris Holbert and the HS Robotics team, Bamm Built and our community for supporting Robotics in Columbia School District!... READ MORE >
If you shop Amazon - please consider using smile.amazon.com. This allows you to select COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT as a non-profit organization and a portion of every purchase will be donated from Amazon to our school district! We appreciate your support to enhance the education of all of our students! READ MORE >
The Girls Scouts from Troup #60028 cleaned up the grounds at Columbia Elementary School! We are so grateful for their efforts to make our school beautiful! Thank you to Mrs. Schiel & Mrs. Brindle for leading this project! #CARING&SHARINGPROJECT READ MORE >
Check out our December Edition of the LITTLE EAGLES newsletter!https://www.smore.com/cbzf0-little-eagles READ MORE >
Columbia High School Juniors and Seniors mentor our Little Eagles each week @CES! They work on Reading, Writing, Math skills and Kindness! #It’sAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle! READ MORE >
Thank you to the Columbia Elementary PTO for donating $60 of books to each classroom! We appreciate your partnership in teaching our Little Eagles to love Reading! READ MORE >
At CES, students are learning to program “Cheezy” the mouse! They worked as teams to create a code for each unique maze to help “Cheezy” get to his cheese. Students also used Growth Mindset by trying different ideas, letting peers take turns, and persevering toward a successful code! #It’sAGreatDayToBeALittleEagle! READ MORE >
Check out our November Edition of the LITTLE EAGLES Newsletter! Happy Friday! https://www.smore.com/qgdc7-little-eagles READ MORE >
We would love to have your help at our classroom parties on Thursday, October 31st to celebrate Halloween. Be sure to stop by the CES office by Monday, October 28th to fill out a Volunteer form. We will also make a copy of your driver's license for a background check. Thank you for helping at our celebrations! READ MORE >
CES costume parade to downtown Brooklyn will begin at 10:15 a.m. on Halloween. Families are invited to gather along main street by the square to watch the parade. If it rains, the parade will be cancelled. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >
CES, CUES and Columbia Elementary PTO won $6,000 for 1st place in the Childrenz Challenge! Thank you to Scott Vitale and CP Federal Credit Union for your generosity! READ MORE >
We look forward to seeing you at the CES & CUES Open House Bash on Monday, August 19th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Meet your teachers, learn about the PTO, and sign up for clubs such as Robotics and K Kids. Snacks and Spirit Wear will be available to purchase. We can’t wait to see you there! READ MORE >
There have been significant changes to the bus routes this school year. Please click on the link for more information.Bus Routes 2019-2020 READ MORE >
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Summer Childcare is available from 6:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. at Columbia Elementary School for children 3 years old through 5th grade. Childcare cost is $32 per day for 5 or more hours, $25 for 2-5 hours, and $12 for 1-2 hours per day. We offer a 25% sibling discount. Please contact Terri McLaury or Vicki Heaton @517-592-9753 or email Terri.McLaury@myeagles.org for... READ MORE >
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COLUMBIA PRESCHOOL offers Art, Music, Social Skills, Dramatic Play, Cognitive Skills, Free Choice, Literacy, Science, Math and Active Learning! Please call Vicky @517-592-9753 for more information & to reserve your spot for Fall, 2019. READ MORE >
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Columbia Preschool Open House - Tuesday, April 23 @5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. READ MORE >
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP Friday, April 26th from 1:15-2:15 p.m. Chromebooks Available for Online Registration Check out the Young 5’s Program Ride a Bus Visit Classrooms Kindergarten Information & Paperwork Available READ MORE >
Little Eagles at Columbia Elementary School are embarking on an OUT OF THIS WORLD March is Reading Month! Students are Blasting Off with a Good Book! READ MORE >
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Check out these first graders who are rocking out their iReady! iReady is an interactive Reading and Math program featuring the four characters pictured with these Little Eagles. READ MORE >
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Congratulations to our CES Little Eagles who were caught "showing respect at an assembly!" They will have Pizza with the Principal on Thursday, November 15 at 2:22 p.m. Leeyah Noonan, Kaden Sebastian, Zander Maples, Alexis Dankert, Lily Simon, Leah Baker, Abigail Rempert, Liesel Mortimer, Ashley Lambarth, Lillian Pirtle, CeCe Stevenson, Carter Napoleon, Sydney... READ MORE >
Columbia Spirit Wear has 8 new designs -Preschool through Adult- just in time for the holidays! Click on the link below to order today! https://columbiaschools.itemorder.com/sale It's a Great Day to be a Golden Eagle! READ MORE >
We look forward to honoring all Veterans at the Columbia Central High School Gymnasium on Friday, November 9th at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend! Students are invited to wear red, white and blue. READ MORE >
On Monday, October 29th, CES students will be enjoying a visit from author, Amiee Entwistle. She has written two new Halloween books. Books are available for purchase.Halle Weenie Book $11Halle Changes Her Ways Book $11Bag only $12Both Books $20Bag and 1 Book (Check Book Wanted) $20Bag and Both Books $30Please make checks payable to Amiee Entwistle.Here is a... READ MORE >
2018-2019 Club Wrestling Registration will be October 30th in the Columbia Upper Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:00 pm. Practices will be on Monday's and Wednesday's after school until 5:00 pm. starting November 5th. Cost is $50 for the Club and MYWAY season plus extra tournament fees. Please contact Brandon Boone at 517-442-4827, boone0071@yahoo.com Click on the... READ MORE >
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Ms. Angie Hogle was awarded the Superintendent's Award at the Columbia Board of Education meeting on October 8, 2018. Ms. Hogle is a leader in our schools and community. We are so thankful we get to learn from her greatness! READ MORE >
Wednesday, October 10th is Picture Day! LM458112Y0 is our school code if you would like to order your photos online using LifeTouch.com READ MORE >
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Trunk or Treat:October 28th 3:00-5:00pmJr./Sr. High School Parking Lot READ MORE >
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Picture Day is Wednesday, October 10th. Order forms came home this week. Online ordering is also available at mylifetouch.com. READ MORE >
Congratulations to these amazing CES students who earned an Eagle Ticket when they were caught doing the Mystery Behavior...helping someone without being asked! Their ticket was drawn to win some very awesome prizes! READ MORE >
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Thank you to Lifetouch for the great new banner for our school! Lifetouch is the company that takes our student photos each year. They donate a lot back to the school such as the banner pictured above, thank you cards, birthday cards, volunteer stickers, treasure boxes, pencils and more. Thank you, Lifetouch! READ MORE >
If you shop Amazon - please consider using smile.amazon.com. This allows you to select COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT as a non-profit organization and a portion of every purchase will be donated from Amazon to our school district! We appreciate your support to enhance the education of all of our students! READ MORE >
When a student was caught doing the Mystery Behavior (using manners) throughout the day, they won an Eagle ticket to enter into a drawing. Congratulations to these students for using great manners! They won Pizza with the Principal, Thursday at 2:22! READ MORE >
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Dear CES Families, I hope you have enjoyed a wonderful summer! I am very grateful to be taking on the role of CES Principal for the 2018-2019 school year. I am so proud of all that CES has accomplished and look forward with excitement to an awesome year! A few things that may be helpful for you to know as we begin the 2018-2019 school year: ... READ MORE >
Free/Reduced meal applications are now being accepted at www.LunchApp.com. For quickest approval, use our online portal for application processing. READ MORE >
Columbia Elementary K-6 students will benefit from a new bus system to track their route during the 2018-19 school year. Each child will wear a swipe card on their backpack, which will register when and where they get on and off the bus. Parents will receive an email with a link to a website that allows them to access their students account to view where their... READ MORE >