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Congratulations CCHS Golden Eagle JV Volleyball 🏐! They defeated Hudson tonight! 💙🦅💛🏐
💙🦅💛🏀It’s time for some basketball!! Junior high 7th and 8th grade boys will begin tryouts on Monday October 26th in the Junior High Gym (Fitness Center). Players will need to be in the gym and dressed ready to start by 2:55. Please remember that all players will need to wear masks to tryouts.
In order to participate in the tryouts you have to have a physical on file with the school.
**REMINDER** If you had a physical last year one is not required per MHSAA however you will need to get a waiver and have it turned in to the school prior to tryouts Monday. If you can get your player a physical, please do. A lot can happen over a years time especially at these ages.
The 💙🦅💛 CUES robotics team is off to a great start. Our team members from last year were mentoring our new team members in some programming basics including block commands, sensor feedback, if/then/else logic, and some basic loops. Its a great day to be a Golden Eagle!
Although they didn’t get to have a “last game” due to unforeseen circumstances, we would like to congratulate our 💙🦅💛 Columbia Golden Eagle 🦅 JV team on a great season! We couldn’t be prouder of their determination and dedication 🤩
Congratulations to the 💙🦅💛🏈 CCHS Golden Eagles JV! They defeated Ida tonight! Columbia 13 to Ida 8. Good job Columbia!
The Brooklyn Area Food bank is now at 125 S Main St behind Tony Pruitt Insurance! The food bank is open from 10 AM to 2 PM today!
Our 💙🦅💛 Columbia junior high cheer team finished off their sideline season tonight! We are so proud of all they have accomplished in just a few short weeks! We’re also so glad to have our varsity girls there to show their support! #CCJH 💙
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NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION EFFECTIVE 10/20/2020
[UPDATED 10/15/2020: During COVID-19]:
We are OPEN as always: 10 am - 2 pm (Tuesday/Thursday)
NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION - DRIVE-THROUGH ONLY: Behind Tony Pruitt Insurance Agency
125 S. Main Street, Brooklyn, MI 49230
FOOD/DONATION DROP-OFF: ONLY at LOCATION ABOVE - During Normal Business Hours. (NOTE: Call us if you have a bulk donation, we will arrange for pick-up!)
ALSO: Donation Button on our Website: www.brooklynfoodpantry.com
Questions / Special Needs / Special Arrangements: Call our HOTLINE: [Cell Phone] (734) 476-9177]
EMAIL: BrooklynFoodPantry171@gmail.com
We expect and are ready for increased need during these historical times. Please be generous and share food as you can. If you are in need, do not be too shy or proud to ask. We are here for times just like these. NOTE: One Trip per Week per Family... Thanks.
*Be Safe | Be Smart | Wash Hands | Limit Public Contact*
Today is Unity Day! Wear orange in honor of bullying prevention!
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Senior Katie Taylor was honored tonight at the Varsity Volleyball Game! Congratulations on a great win! 🏐💙🦅💛
Golden Eagles 🦅 soared to win! Defeating Ida 25 to 18 in the fourth game! Congratulations!🏐💙🦅💛
CC Varsity Golden Eagles 💙🏐💛🦅💛🏐💙 up two games to one over Ida!!
Volleyball 🏐: JV defeated Ida! Varsity is leading 12 to 10 in the third game. Ida 1 and CC 1.💙🦅💛🏐
Varsity Football Tickets for Friday's home game versus Ida will be on sale at the CCHS ticket booth from 1 to 3:30pm
Best wishes to the CCHS Boys Soccer team! They play District Semi-Finals tomorrow at Clinton beginning at 4:30 pm. There are no extra tickets.
Congratulations 💙🦅💛🏐 Golden Eagles!
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“Always make your past self jealous.” - Erin
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Reminder: there will be no in person or distance learning today at Columbia School District. Teachers will be in professional development today, October 19. See you on Tuesday, October 20!💙🦅💛
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“Throw kindness around like confetti!” - Holly
Good afternoon. There will be no in person or distance learning tomorrow , October 19, due to Columbia School District teachers being involved in professional development. Normal in person and distance learning resumes on Tuesday, October 20. #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION EFFECTIVE 10/20/20
[UPDATED 10/15/2020: During COVID-19]:
We are OPEN as always: 10 am - 2 pm (Tuesday/Thursday)
NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION - DRIVE-THROUGH ONLY: Behind Tony Pruitt Insurance Agency
125 S. Main Street, Brooklyn, MI 49230
FOOD/DONATION DROP-OFF: ONLY at LOCATION ABOVE - During Normal Business Hours. (NOTE: Call us if you have a bulk donation, we will arrange for pick-up!)
ALSO: Donation Button on our Website: www.brooklynfoodpantry.com
Questions / Special Needs / Special Arrangements: Call our HOTLINE: [Cell Phone] (734) 476-9177]
EMAIL: BrooklynFoodPantry171@gmail.com
We expect and are ready for increased need during these historical times. Please be generous and share food as you can. If you are in need, do not be too shy or proud to ask. We are here for times just like these. NOTE: One Trip per Week per Family... Thanks.
*Be Safe | Be Smart | Wash Hands | Limit Public Contact*
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The Golden Eagles lost a tough one to Hudson, 6 to 7.💙🦅💛🏈
With 9:21 left in the game, Golden Eagles are on the 49 . Eagles 🦅 6 and Hudson Tigers 7
With 7:56 left in the 3rd quarter, 💙🦅💛🏈Columbia Golden Eagles 6 Hudson 0.
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CES and CUES Parent Teacher Conferences will be held virtually through Zoom on November 4th and 5th from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Congratulations to the CCHS Varsity Soccer ⚽️ Team! They defeated Onsted in Districts 3 to 0! ⚽️💙🦅💛🥅
Football 🏈 tickets for the Hudson away game, will be on sale today from 1 to 3 pm in the ticket booth at the CCHS 💙🦅💛🏈stadium and 11 am to noon tomorrow morning. The game is Saturday in Hudson at 4 PM.
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, October 19th for students, teachers will be receiving professional development.
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Columbia Central Varsity Football will play the Hudson Tigers in Hudson on Saturday, October 17th at 4 P.M.
Columbia Central High School Varsity Soccer will play their MHSAA District game on Friday, October 16, at Onsted at 5 pm.
Check out the Free Community Halloween Drive-In Movie Night!
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Interested in substitute teaching? Fill out the application: https://www.edustaff.org
If you forgot to register for virtual Columbia Central Jr. Sr. High School Parent Teacher Conferences, please check your email from Mrs. O'Neil, call 5175926634 or email Christi.Oneil@myeagles.org or email nianne.prendel@myeagles.org.
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“Every moment matters including this one!” - Autumn B.
This is an interesting idea from a friend:
This is something I want to start, to. keep a "Blessing bag" in my car, in case I find someone in need. You can make these up with items from the Dollar Tree such as gloves, thermal socks, beef sticks, crackers, candy bars, toothpaste, toothbrush, wipes, deodorant, snacks and other items that may help someone who is homeless or in a bad way. It is just a thoughtful, inspiring thing to do. This is something we are going to start doing from now on. Thank you to the ones that did this long before us, for being such a giving, loving, caring person! Random acts of kindness take very little to change the life of just one person 🙂
Our teachers make learning so much fun that our little eagles don't even know how hard they are working. They are making clouds in science, earning AR points for reading, writing in shaving cream, learning math with friends and of course let's not forget how much we love recess!
Congratulations to Dana Daniels for being named Regional Coach of the Year for boys tennis. 💙🦅🎾💛
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Congratulations to Kathy Mammel, Executive Director at the Brooklyn Area Food Bank. 💙🦅💛 She received the Superintendent’s Award of Excellence for her leadership of the food bank! Dr. Campbell surprised with the award her at the food distribution last week!
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“Today is your day!” - Megan K
Mrs. O'Neil and Mrs. Klink will send the details in an email regarding when and how Columbia Central Jr. Sr. High School and Options High School students will be able to pick up school work on Monday, October 12th, if you left any necessary items in your building.
Due to the closure at Columbia Central Jr. Sr. High School and Options High School, the Columbia Food Service Department will have a breakfast/lunch pickup with five days of meals for in person students on Monday, October 12th, between 10 am and 11 am at Columbia Central Jr. – Sr. High School parent pick up area. Virtual students will continue to pick up their breakfast/lunches on Wednesdays between 10 am and 11 am at Columbia Central.
In an abundance of caution and a spirit of transparency Columbia Central High School and Options High School buildings will attend virtually this week, there will be no in person attendance. Read emails carefully for instructions. CUES and CES are open.
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Best wishes to our cross country runners this morning! They are running in the conference meet! 💛🦅💙 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
It was great to see the 💛🦅💙Columbia Central Marching Band back on the field!💛🦅💙
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Compassion challenges us to cry out with those in misery, to mourn with those who are lonely, to weep with those in tears.
Compassion requires us to be weak with the weak, vulnerable with the vulnerable, and powerless with the powerless. Compassion means full immersion in the condition of being human.”
― Henri J.M. Nouwen
CCHS 💛🦅💙🏈 8 to Hillsdale 6 with 1:25 left in the second quarter.
Substitute Teachers and Aides wanted!
The Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn Flag Program partners with many of our local student organizations. If you’ve always wanted to sign up for the flag program, this is a great time to do so. Sign up today for your 2021 subscription, and we will include the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday for free. For more information, contact Chris Holbert at chrisholbert@outlook.com
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Great job last night Golden Eagles defeating Hilldale 21-20! Super proud of the Golden Eagles 💙🦅💛🏈!
Columbia Youth Basketball (PreK - 2nd) registrations are due Friday, October 8, 2020. Register online at https://forms.gle/vxP284Yo6eMQuch37 or turn forms in at the CES Office. Contact Courtney Toteff at 592-3393 with any questions.
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Balance is good!!
Virtual students may pick up lunches for the week between 10am and 11 am this morning at Columbis Central High School.
HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW!
COLUMBIA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Ecommerce Link: https://www.yearbooknerds.com/columbia-central-high-school
Good morning!☀️ Make sure your child is counted 👍 today at Columbia! Today is Count Day!💙🦅💛
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Bringing out the worst in people with what we post & say really escalates the hate & anger, even between loved ones. Focus on escalating love & unity between people instead. Lift people up & see their goodness. Only love can do this.
Count Day is Tomorrow!
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There is a broken part in the water system at Columbia Central High School. Junior and Sr High School students will have a virtual learning day. Buses will drop them back off at home. Elementary students will attend school as usual.
Learn how students at Columbia Elementary and Columbia Upper Elementary enact their motto: "Work Hard and Be Kind!"
https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/posts/5359996291427143621
Our parents and staff members received this email regarding the EO's. If you did not receive the email, please check your email address in PowerSchool.
Dear Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff:
We hope this message finds you and your families healthy and safe. As you know, educational plans around the state of Michigan remain very fluid due to COVID-19 pandemic. Changes continue to occur as we respond to new directives from the Governor's Office, the Michigan Department of Education and the various Health Departments.
Late Friday afternoon, October 2, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a decision that Governor Whitmer did not possess authority under the Emergency Management Act to declare a state of emergency based on the COVID-19 pandemic after April 30, 2020. As a result, the Court concluded that "the executive orders issued by the Governor in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lack any basis under Michigan law." Soon after the decision was announced, Governor Whitmer issued a statement noting “that this ruling does not take effect for at least 21 days, and until then, my emergency declaration and orders retain the force of law.”
It’s only natural to be asking what this news means for our school operations since our Preparedness Plan is based on executive orders that were issued well after April 30th. It is not fair to our parents and students who made their decision for in person school or remote learning, based on those orders, to change the procedures on this short of notice. For the safety of our students and staff, at this time Columbia School District is not altering the health and safety protocols within our Preparedness Plan, which is posted on our school district’s website. To be clear, face coverings will still be required for face-to-face students and staff.
In the coming days and weeks, we will continue to gain information regarding how Governor Whitmer’s Return to School Roadmap is impacted by the court’s decision. Meanwhile, we want to convey that all protocols remain in place until further notice.
If you have questions or feedback, you can always email us at ReturnToLearn@myeagles.org and someone will get back to you soon. Thank you for your continued patience as we work our way through this pandemic together.
Sincerely,
Pamela Campbell
Superintendent
For the safety of our students and staff, Columbia School District is not altering the health and safety protocols within our Preparedness Plan, which is posted on our website. To be clear, face coverings will still be required for face-to-face students and staff.
Congratulations to the CCHS Golden Eagles 🦅 💛💙🏈 26 to Dundee 0!
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CCHS 6 Dundee 0 with 5 minutes left in the first quarter! 🦅💙💛🦅🏈
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Homecoming Spirit Week! Color War on Thursday!
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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 Community Foundation and the Hurst Foundation, the Teacher of the Year receives $7,500; the four Top Teachers each receive a $1,500 grant for classroom use and/or professional development. Top Teachers will be announced in the May issue of the magazine.
http://www.jacksonmagazine.com/teacher-nomination
The CCHS Homecoming Parade is this Friday at 5 PM in the CCHS Parking Lot. We ask that you please stay in/at your vehicle to watch the parade. Go Eagles!
Homecoming Spirit Week!
Has a teacher in Columbia made a difference in your child's life? Nominate 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 Community Foundation and the Hurst Foundation, the Teacher of the Year receives $7,500; the four Top Teachers each receive a $1,500 grant for classroom use and/or professional development. Top Teachers will be announced in the May issue of the magazine.
http://www.jacksonmagazine.com/teacher-nomination
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CCHS Celebrates Homecoming Week!
Monday-Country Vs. Country Club Day, Hallway decorating after school
Tuesday-Beach Day, Movie Night, 7 PM
Wednesday-PJ Day-Even for us, enjoy a comfy Wednesday!
Thursday-Class Color Day-Staff needs to pick a color
Friday-Blue and Gold Day
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There is still time left to complete the US Census! The Census impacts the federal funds that communities receive each year for programs and services that are critical for schools, students, and younger children, such as: Special education, Head Start, after-school programs, and classroom technology. Food assistance, including free and reduced-price school lunches. Maternal and child health programs. https://2020census.gov/
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I asked a wise man, “Tell me sir, in which field could I make a great career?” He said with a smile, “Be a good human being. There is a huge opportunity in this area and very little competition.”
CCHS JV football 🏈 final score: CC 14 to Clinton 28.
Congratulations to Mark Holbert for being named the Brooklyn Area Kiwanian of the Year for all of the projects he has participated in that benefited the children of our community!
CC JV football 🏈 with 5 minutes left in the game: CC 14 to Clinton 20.
Congratulations to Columbia School Board Secretary Chris Holbert for being named the Brooklyn Area Kiwanis Hixson Award winner! This is a distinguished award given to individuals who make a difference in the lives of the children in our community!💙🦅💛
Congratulations to Kiwanis Past-President Superintendent Pam Campbell on winning the Alan Daily Award.👍
Congratulations to Columbia Upper Elementary Principal Jennifer VanWagnen for becoming the President of the Brooklyn Area Kiwanis Club for this year (10/1/2020 to 9/30/2021)! If you are interested in becoming a Kiwanian and making a difference in the lives of the lives of the children in our community, please reach out to Mrs. VanWagnen.
Food bank open today from 10am to 2 pm behind ReMax in Brooklyn!
Columbia Homecoming Spirit Week dress-up days start on Monday!
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I've got a theory that if you give 100% all the time, somehow things will work out in the end. ~ Larry Bird
Reminder: Meal pick up on Wednesday for Learn at Home students is from 10 to 11 am in front of the CCHS office.
Greenblade One will be spraying for mosquitoes at the Columbia High School Football Complex on Thursday 9-24-2020. They will be spraying 600 foot of tree line on the south end of the complex along with the underside of both sets of bleachers. This application helps to reduce the mosquito population and has a residual of 14-21 days.
If you have any questions, please contact Bill Bradley, Director of Building Operations, via email at bill.bradley@myeagles.org
Bus Drivers Wanted!! Columbia School District is currently hiring bus drivers. No previous experience required. Training is provided at no cost to qualified applicants. Contact Bill Bradley, Transportation Supervisor, at (517) 592-6449, bill.bradley@myeagles.org for more information.
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I love this analogy!
You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere.
Why did you spill the coffee?
"Well because someone bumped into me, of course!"
Wrong answer.
You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup.
Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea.
*Whatever is inside the cup, is what will spill out.*
Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it, until you get rattled.
*So we have to ask ourselves... “what's in my cup?"
When life gets tough, what spills over?
Joy, gratefulness, peace and humility?
Or anger, bitterness, harsh words and reactions?
You choose! 💯
Today let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation; and kindness, gentleness and love for others. 🙌🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻
JTV will show the CCHS football 🏈 game this weekend on Channel 90! Congratulations Golden Eagles 🦅 🏈!
With 3:42 left at the game, CCHS 21, Onsted 7!💛🦅💙🏈
CCHS 14, Onsted 7! 💛🦅💙🏈
Watch or Listen to tonight's varsity football game live!
Check out this week's edition of the Eagle's Nest district newsletter!
https://www.smore.com/e71kp-eagle-s-nest
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Have you responded yet to the United States Census 2020?
The 2020 Census count impacts the federal funds that communities receive each year for programs and services that are critical for schools, students, and younger children, such as:
Special education, Head Start, after-school programs, and classroom technology.
Food assistance, including free and reduced-price school lunches.
Maternal and child health programs.
https://2020census.gov/
Reminder that Friday Night Football is not open to the public.
The Food Bank will be giving out food today behind ReMax in Brooklyn from 10 am to 2 pm! Bring your identification and a piece of mail with your name and address on it.
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Congratulations to Columbia Central High School 💛🦅💙 alumnus Katie Powell on this wonderful honor from MSU! https://natsci.msu.edu/news/microbiology-senior-awarded-asip-research-grant/?fbclid=IwAR0HVUdplYT9LDYG6FG3TVO6n186dvntp73d34zDja6xg04GMdMkiOYWVMs
The annual football program fundraiser has begun! Discount cards are available for $20. Contact any team member or coach. Discounts include Lucero's, Dunham's, Loofy's Pizza, Dominick's Restaurant, and many more!
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Check out this week's edition of the Eagle's Nest district newsletter!
https://www.smore.com/s1m6v-eagle-s-nest
Staff and students are invited and encouraged to wear patriotic colors on Friday, September 11th. ❤️💙
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What is new this year for Golden Eagle sports fans.....
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The Brooklyn Food Pantry is handing out food on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm behind ReMax and Angel’s Flower Shop. Bring your ID and a piece of mail with your name and address.
Columbia 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball Players:Tryouts areThursday, September 10th and Friday, September 11th from 3-5 pm in the fitness center gym. Your physical must be dated on or after April 15th, 2020. Bring a mask and your own water bottle. 🏐💙💛🏐
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“If I never had a day 1, I would have never reached my someday.
If I never decided enough is enough, I would be worse off now than I was then.
If I gave up when it was hard or I didn’t feel like doing it, I would’ve never seen what I’m capable of.
If I never decided that an investment in my health was worth the sacrifice, I know with my health history I would have less fun medical expenses now.
It’s hard- yes, but when did doing hard things become bad?
Hard builds character, resilience and grit.
Hard proves you’re capability and strengthens confidence.
Hard makes you appreciate the work you’re putting in and the results that come from it!
We encourage our kids to push through and study for that exam and work hard in practice- so why wouldn’t we show them we can do the same?
On my day one, I couldn’t do more than one push up, or any kind of a weighted crunch.
When you prove to yourself you can get there, you will feel unstoppable!”-Becky B.
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Learn more about how to make your child's school experience cool! https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/09/school-is-cool.html
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You matter & you are enough.
A note from our Food Service Director, Ms. Kandell:
We are now offering free breakfast and lunch to students in all schools. The program will run until Dec 31st, or until USDA funds run out. We will notify families when the program ends. I will also be refunding any money students paid for meals this year back to their accounts. This program is available to all in person and virtual students. This is effective immediately.
Students are still welcome to bring a lunch from home. Students can purchase MILK ONLY for 50 cents, fruit snacks for 50 cents, chips for $1.00 and Ice Cream (Fridays Only) for $1.00 beginning September 11th.
Nominate a Columbia teacher for the tap teacher award! http://www.jacksonmagazine.com/teacher-nomination
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Reminder: Columbia School District meal pickup for virtual learners is tomorrow from 10 to 11 right in front of the high school office. 💙🦅💛
Congratulations! We are happy to honor Kolie Brown and Chase Dukate with their 6th Grade Student of the Year Plaques! 🎉💙💛🎉 #welcomeback #cuesproud
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Learn about the Jackson Early College program available at Columbia School District! https://jtv.tv/jackson-county-early-college-hosting-orientation-and-informational-meetings/
Learn how students at Columbia climb to new heights!
https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/08/climbing-to-new-heights-at-columbia.html
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Sometimes the best journeys in life are not always in straight lines.@2thank - AppreciateGratitude
Welcome back to school at Columbia!!💙🦅💛 School begins Wednesday, August 26th with a half day! Thursday and Friday will be half days too. See you tomorrow!
It’s a great Day to be a Golden Eagle!🦅💛💙 There’s a change to the calendar, every day this week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday will be half days for students. Thank you for your patience and support as we kick off a great school year!
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Happiness is a choice to choose every day. Find the bright side.
We are committed to ensuring staff and student safety!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NiYOUsI7r2jrG3D9QELkT2xywtv9Sc_q/view?usp=sharing
DEAR CES FAMILIES,
The teachers and staff at Columbia Elementary School are so excited to welcome our Little Eagles back to school! Everyone at CES has been working diligently to prepare for this school year. This letter includes many details and updates to help us all work together to ensure our students stay safe, happy and successful.
STAFF CHANGES
We welcome the following staff members and those who are switching to new positions:
Alesha Jones, Playground Aide - Mrs. Kelly Rentschler, Virtual Teacher - Adonia Senkewitz, Custodian -
Jean David, Cafeteria - Kathy Jenness, Kindergarten
ARRIVAL WINDOW
To allow students to practice social distancing in the hallway at the start of school, we are asking families to drop off their child during the window of time: 7:45-8:15 a.m. All students must remain in their cars or bus until 7:45 a.m. CES doors will open at 7:45 a.m. Please do not drop off children before 7:45 a.m. as there is no adult supervision available until 7:45 a.m. Keeping children safe is our priority!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
On the first day of school the entrance doors to our hallways are limited to staff members and students only. We will have many staff members on hand to make sure your Little Eagle gets to the correct classroom. Our Kindergarten families are invited to drop off their child at the outside classroom teacher’s door, where you waited in line to meet your teacher at the K Open House.
DISMISSAL
If your child will be picked up using our pick-up loop, please display the picture of the yellow car with your child’s last name and teacher’s name in your front passenger side window. When you arrive, your child’s last name will be displayed in their classroom. They will walk from their classroom out the front entrance. Several adults will be available to help your child enter your car from the curbside. You will not need to get out of your vehicle. We appreciate your patience with the pick-up loop the first week of school. It takes longer than normal because it is unfamiliar to many the first week.
Please click here to see KINDERGARTEN ONLY arrival/dismissal information.
You will notice a BACKPACK tag placed on your child’s backpack the first day of school. This allows our staff to ensure your child is going to the correct location during dismissal (BUS #, PICK UP LOOP, WALKER DOOR, PRESCHOOL SIBLING PICK UP). Please consider leaving this tag on your child’s backpack.
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ARRIVAL WINDOW
7:45 -8:15 a.m.
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DISMISSAL WINDOW
2:30 - 3:00 p.m
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
All students will be given a free grab-and-go breakfast in their classroom upon arrival. Students who have already eaten breakfast at home can save their breakfast as a snack for later in the day.
LUNCH PROGRAM
Lunch costs $2.65 daily, which includes milk. If you pack your child’s lunch they can purchase milk ONLY for 50 cents. Please consider filling out a free or reduced lunch application even if you are unsure that you will qualify. Please click here to apply for free or reduced lunch. You can also get a paper copy in our CES office. If your child qualifies, it helps your family and it also helps our school! This information is kept confidential. Students and classmates are not identified in any way by how they pay for their lunch.
Students will eat in the cafeteria with their classroom cohort. They will be safely distanced from students in other classrooms. Students are welcome to bring lunch from home. School lunch will be delivered to their lunch table. Preschool students will eat lunch in their classrooms.
CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL
If you are interested in childcare or preschool, please call Mrs. McLaury at 517-592-9753 for more information. We offer childcare beginning at 6:30 a.m. and after school until 6:00 p.m. Our tuition-paid Preschool begins on Monday, September 14th. Our GSRP Preschool begins on Monday, October 5th.
BLUE COMMUNICATIONS FOLDER
Every student at CES uses a blue communications folder daily. Please check this folder each night and send it back to school every day even if it is empty. This is the main way our staff communicates with you. You can also send important notes to school in their blue folder.
VOLUNTEERING AT CES
Volunteers and guests are not permitted at this time. We look forward to seeing our volunteers soon!
PTO
CES has a dynamic PTO that supports education in our school. If you would like to be involved with this wonderful organization, please email Casey Stein, PTO president CaseyNichole2000@yahoo.com or call/text 517-240-8583.
ATTENDANCE
If your child will be absent or late for school, please call 517-592-7552 and leave a voicemail. Please remember to ask for a doctor’s note if you take your child to see a doctor. This helps with how we are required to document their absence. We all agree that the more consistently children attend school, the more they learn. We appreciate your help in making attendance at school a priority.
Virtual students are required to participate in their assignments and activities each day. Attendance is taken and we are required to report truancy in the same manner as an In Person learner.
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
Parents or guardians must bring any medication to the school office in the original container and fill out a medication form. Students are not allowed to transport any medication, including cough drops.
SAFETY PROTOCOLS DUE TO COVID 19
Students will wear masks at drop off & dismissal, in hallways and in common areas. Students are permitted to take off their mask when they remain with their classroom cohort and do not come in contact with students from another class. All CES students will be given two Columbia Eagles washable masks.
Students will wash or sanitize their hands frequently & have fun learning while practicing good hygiene.
Students will use their own personal set of supplies. Shared items will be limited and will be cleaned after each use.
To allow families and students to social distance, families can drop off their Little Eagle anytime between 7:45 - 8:15 a.m. The dismissal window will be from 2:30-3:00 p.m.
Students who become ill at school will go to “The Cozy Cabin” and be cared for by our support staff until a family member arrives.
Students will enjoy daily recess in colorfully designated zones with their cohort classroom. Each day of the week students will rotate with their cohort to their newly assigned zone. Colorful, breakaway lanyards will be worn at recess to match the students’ assigned zones. Lanyards will be kept at school. If your child accidentally brings their lanyard home, please have them wear it to school the next day.
VIRTUAL LEARNER INFORMATION
Chrome Book Distribution
Chrome books for Virtual learners can be picked up at the CES front porch on Wednesday, August 26th from 1-3 p.m. This will count as your attendance for the ½ day of school that day.
Lunch Pick Up Information
Lunch pickup for Virtual learners will be from 10 -11a.m. at the high school front entrance loop. You do not need to pre-order meals. Just drive up! Any virtual students that need meals delivered can have meals delivered on Wednesday as well. If you need delivery, please email our Food Service Director at Lindsay.Kandell@myeagles.org.
Trimester Commitment Information
Our Virtual Learners have the option to switch to In Person Learning on November 23rd and March 1st when each new trimester begins.
TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
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
Students who are In Person learners who need to borrow a device, in case we go to distance learning at some point in the year, please fill out the technology form and pay $40 for insurance. Insurance for families who qualify for free/reduced lunch is $5. Our ISD technology team will prepare those students' assigned devices with the appropriate filters so if/when the student is required to switch to distance learning they can take their device home. We use our devices daily at CES so chrome books for In Person Learners remain at school unless distance learning occurs. If the student is never required to switch to distance learning, the insurance is non-refundable.
COLUMBIA CONNECTION - We look forward to connecting with you!
CES School Office 517-592-6632 CES Website: myeagles.org/BES/index.htm
Preschool & Childcare 517-592-9753 CES Facebook: facebook.com/ColumbiaCentralElementary/
Attendance Voicemail 517-592-7552 Columbia Transportation Department 517-592-6449
Virtual Teacher Help Line 517-769-8536
GOALS
This year we will be focusing on our school motto, “WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!” We are so grateful for the partnership we have with you. We appreciate your flexibility, patience and support. Please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time at 517-592-6632 or Trudy.Wright@myeagles.org
Looking forward to an AMAZING year,
Trudy Wright
CES Principal
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Educating the Whole Child at Columbia School District!
Read more: https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/08/educating-whole-student-at-columbia.html
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“If you seek to hate, you will. If you seek peace, you will have it. No one can control what another does, but certainly can control how you react to what someone does. Focus your efforts on finding the good in everything!!! It’s a game changer!” Dina Peek
Columbia Jr.-Sr. High School Orientation Information:
August 19 and 20
This will be an outdoor event where students will be able to pick up schedules and their learning material to include textbooks, Chromebook, leisure reading books from our library, course schedule and all other necessary back to school information.
August 19-Building tours, informational meeting and learning material pick-up
Your orientation will begin with a student and parent informational meeting held at the football stadium. Students only will also participate in staggered buildings tours and be able to pick up their learning materials.
7th grade Orientation, 6-7 PM
9th grade Orientation 7:30-8:30 PM
August 20-Learning Material Pick Up
2-4 PM-11th and 12th grade
6-8 PM-8th and 10th grade
Columbia Central Virtual Open House-Will be shared with students and parents on August 25th.
Teachers will provide a video featuring a welcome back message for their students, a tour of their classroom, important aspects regarding their course syllabus, and any other important information. The videos will be posted on our Virtual Open House website and shared with families.
You might qualify for free or reduced lunch! Go online to lunchapp.com to complete the form today. The process is easier, shorter and has a faster response time! We would like to avoid handling paper copies due to the spread of Covid-19. If you do not have access to the Internet, please feel free to turn in a paper copy. We are looking forward to seeing your students smiling faces!
Columbia School District is partnering with the community to keep our students and staff members safe! For our Face to Face students it is important to continually wear a face covering. Accordingly the student handbooks have been updated to include consequences as follows.
Covid-19 Safety Compliance.
Non-compliance to the mask wearing protocol.
Step one.
1st non-compliance the student will be referred to the office to meet with a principal.
2nd non-compliance the student will be sent home.
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3rd non-compliance the student will be referred to the office to meet with the principal.
4th non-compliance the student will be sent home.
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5th non-compliance the student will be required to use our Learn at Home Program.
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
After many hours of diligent meeting, planning and deliberating, the Columbia School District has finalized the Return to Learn plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The plan has been devised from the guidance of the State of Michigan's Return to School Road Map in conjunction with the Jackson County Health Department and CDC recommendations. Please go to www.myeagles.org for the details of the plan as well as links to applicable documents. Within the plan is a link to make the choice for your child to attend school face to face or online. Please complete the required Commitment form for each child individually. The deadline to submit your choice is Sunday, August 16, 2020, at 11:59 pm.
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MEET MRS. RENTSCHLER
Mrs. Rentschler is the Virtual teacher for K-2 students. She has taught Preschool, Kindergarten and 2nd grade! She is passionate about mixing technology, organization and creativity. Most of all, she loves our Little Eagles!
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Columbia Transportation Plan for Returning to School
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rO7GbJxySWZd28-plG9ZnkLXNNWsuK3W1wc1IgwFWUc/edit?usp=sharing
Do you know a child turning 5 by December 1st who is interested in Virtual or In Person Kindergarten? Our Kindergarten Open House is today Tuesday, August 11th from 5-7p.m. at Columbia Elementary School. It is an outdoor event. You can register your child, take a bus ride, get lunch information and meet their classroom teacher. We hope to see you there!
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The mental health issues related to our lockdown and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Health, has a 24 hour helpline: 800-950-6264.
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Columbia Elementary Kindergarten Open House August 11th from 5 pm to 7 pm!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vnVb56vbDP95dOrYjYOQqwuTmpjfrjOZYRVFufh_M8M/mobilebasic
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Jackson Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Top Teacher. If you know a teacher that is an outstanding leader, is dedicated to students, and has gone above and beyond to help students and parents, especially during the pandemic, please visit their website at www.jacksonmagazine.com, go to events tab and select Top Teachers. The due date for 2021 nominations is October 16, 2020.
Columbia Options High School will hold their Drive In Graduation in the Columbia Central High School parking lot on August 10th at 6pm! The graduation will be broadcast on the Power Cow 95.9 and on Facebook Live! Questions? Email Lisa.Klink@myeages.org.
Columbia Elementary School will hold their Kindergarten Drive In Graduation in the Columbia Central High School parking lot on August 10th at 10:30 am! The graduation will be broadcast on the Power Cow 95.9 and on Facebook Live! Questions? Email Trudy.Wright@myeages.org.
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To: Our Jackson County Community
From: Jackson County Superintendent Association
Re: Return to School Planning
Date: July 25, 2020
The Jackson County Superintendent Association has been meeting regularly throughout the summer to support each other and work collaboratively on developing safe, responsive, and educationally sound plans for returning to school this fall. This is very challenging work, but know we are committed to making sure every student has the opportunity for a safe, quality educational experience and every staff member involved in providing that experience is supported and provided a safe work environment.
Each district is working with their staff members to develop plans for in-person instruction, on-line instruction and the ability to move between these options depending on the extent of the Covid virus and/or mandates from state authorities. Districts are also partnering with the Jackson County Health Department to make sure we are benefiting from their expertise.
Because each district has unique capabilities and challenges as they meet the expectations of their constituents, not every district plan will look exactly the same. Therefore, you can expect that specific information concerning your district’s plan will come directly from the district your student is attending. However, all districts are coordinating their efforts to make sure an individual district plan does not prevent a student from having access to a countywide, center-based option such as the Jackson Area Career Center.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we take this time to work with our staff members on developing these plans. We also invite your input and hope you will participate in the various surveys that have been sent out by districts/schools.
All school employees take very seriously the trust you have put in them to provide your students with the best possible education. While the coming school year will not be without its challenges, your local districts are approaching their planning with optimistic enthusiasm, and look forward to serving your children and the greater community.
Sincerely,
Dr. Pamela Campbell, Columbia School District
Ms. Rebecca Hutchinson, Concord Community Schools
Ms. Sandy Maxson, da Vinci Schools
Mr. Stephen Doerr, East Jackson Community Schools
Dr. Ryle Kiser, Grass Lake Community Schools
Mr. John Denney, Hanover-Horton Schools
Mr. Kevin Oxley, Jackson County Intermediate School District
Mr. Jeffrey Beal, Jackson Public Schools
Mr. Brady Cook, Michigan Center School District
Mr. James Graham, Napoleon Community Schools
Mr. Geoff Bontrager, Northwest Community Schools
Mr. Bob Cassiday, Springport Public Schools
Mr. Scott Leach, Vandercook Lake Schools
Mr. Michael Smajda, Western School District
Parents and students: Jackson Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Top Teacher. If you know a teacher that is an outstanding leader, is dedicated to students, and has gone above and beyond to help students and parents, especially during the pandemic, please visit their website at www.jacksonmagazine.com, go to events tab and select Top Teachers. The due date for 2021 nominations is October 16, 2020.
Register for credit recovery! Please fill out the link and email Mrs. Diefenthaler at Wendy.Diefenthaler@myeagles.org and let her know you have registered. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc44bRJHYY8NWm71UreGtOcQT8J9GdHcF_P-wj5n0WQfFr9w/viewform
Register for credit recovery! In addition to filling out the information at the link, please email Mrs. Diefenthaler at Wendy.Diefenthaler@myeagles.org and let her know you have registered.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc44bRJHYY8NWm71UreGtOcQT8J9GdHcF_P-wj5n0WQfFr9w/viewform
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Congratulations to CCHS graduates Allie Salsbury and Joe Tennant! They were awarded the 2020 Columbia Central Senior Theatre 🎭 Award!💛🦅💙
Congratulations to the CCHS Class of 2020! More on MLive: https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2020/07/columbia-central-graduates-100-in-parking-lot-ceremony.html
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
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Congratulations 🎈to the Class of 2020! They are officially CCHS Golden Eagle 🎓 graduates!💛🦅💙🎓
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Check out the 2020-2021 Calendar! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/740428/2020-2021_School_Calendar.pdf
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Students in Grades 9-12, Credit Recovery begins July 27th- August 14th please register here: https://forms.gle/9maMgMyTzZ1c5Ny4A
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“It has never been more important to teach ourselves and our children the quality of resilience. Be strong, and look for the best way to a better normal. Love to you all.” - Patti Roost
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“Attitudes are contagious, is yours worth catching? How about your reaction when someone has a bad one... can you respond with love instead of defense?” - Paula Caltrider
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School Board Elections - Filing Information
Due to Coronavirus precautions the filing procedures to run for a school board position are slightly different. Printed packets are available for pick up in the Superintendent's Office at 11775 Hewitt Rd., Brooklyn, MI 49230. Please call in advance to arrange a pick up time. Packets can be mailed upon request by calling 517-592-6641 to provide name and address.
At this time the Elections Directors office at the Jackson County Courthouse is closed to the general public. A candidate can submit their original, completed Affidavit of Identity and original completed Nominating Petition via USPS mail or by making an appointment with Election Director Jenny Crews on Mondays or Thursdays.
If you have any questions about filing for a Jackson County office, please email Elections Director Jenny Crews at jcrews@mijackson.org or call 517-768-6759.
Did you know that US Census results help determine how money is allocated for our school district? The results impact the Head Start program, grants that support teachers, nutrition programs, and special education funding. Complete your Census today at https://my2020census.gov/
Kindness is not just what you do, it’s who you are.
-Adrienne Bankert
#kindnessmatters #kindpeoplearemykindapeople #teachkindness #workhardandbekind
The American Red Cross Blood Drive at Columbia School District is going well! Thank you to everyone who registered to help save a life! Thanks to Alumnus Lexi Hall for organizing this event!
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Alumnus Lexie Hall is hosting a blood drive on July 8th from 12-5:45 pm in the Columbia Central High School. It is appointment only so please sign up in advance if you are able to donate. Thank you!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
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“Resilience only comes from having been given the chance to work through difficult situations. By doing this, students find they are successful in solving problems independently.” @GSmit4Character #charactercounts
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Attention Juniors and Seniors! Please RSVP to Aloha-Junior-Senior Prom here: https://forms.gle/FSBNkx95PyXmCG319
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Making A Difference! Read more! https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/06/connie-douglass-makes-difference-at.html
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Don’t be left out! Join in the Kiwanis Flag Program! All fund go to support programs for children! https://k15343.site.kiwanis.org/kiwanis-flag-program
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“Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.” – Robert H. Schuller😁
OK2SAY: a confidential way to report anything that threatens student safety. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by phone, text, email, mobile app, or via the OK2SAY website. Tips on bullying, suicide talk, weapons at school, or threats. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say call 1-8-555-OKSAY
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Congratulations to the CCHS 💙💛🦅Class of 2020! http://irishhillslive.com/columbia-central-high-school-top-10
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Grace Willoughby Announced as the Distinguished Young Woman of the Irish Hills
The Distinguished Young Women of the Irish Hills Scholarship Program is proud to announce that Grace Willoughby has been selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of the Irish Hills 2021. Grace is a high school junior from Columbia Central High School where she is an Honor Student and participants in the Performing Arts Program. She is part of the Columbia Marching Band and also the Adrian College Marching Band. Upon graduation from High School, Grace plans on attending Adrian College to pursue a teaching degree.
Grace will be representing the Irish Hills Community at the Distinguished Young Women of Michigan State Scholarship Program in July and at community events throughout the year. “We are excited to have Grace as a representative of our community and feel she will be a wonderful role model for the youth in our community” said Jan Witte, State Co-Chairperson of the Distinguished Young Women of Michigan Scholarship Program.
The Distinguished Young Women of the Irish Hills Scholarship Program is open to any high school Junior living in Lenawee or Jackson County. This local scholarship program is part of a state and national scholarship program which celebrates scholastics, leadership and talent. This is a wonderful scholarship program, which recognizes academic achievement, community service, physical fitness, and the performing arts. Thousands of dollars in college scholarships have been awarded through this local program over the past twelve years. For more information on this transformative scholarship program, go to www.Distinguishedyw.org or email Irishhills@distinguishedyw.org.
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Mrs. Burge makes a difference at Columbia Elementary School! Read more at: https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/06/mrs-burge-makes-difference-at-ces.html
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ATTENTION ANY INCOMING FRESHMAN-SENIOR.....VOLLEYBALL CONDITIONING STARTS MONDAY WITH AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING AT 2:30 IN THE SIDE YARD BY FITNESS CENTER. We will be following MHSAA guidelines & staying 6ft apart. Make sure you have your own water bottle (absolutely no sharing), please bring a towel to lay on ground and tennis shoes. IF YOU CANNOT MEET MONDAY BUT STILL PLAN ON TRYING OUT IN THE FALL.....please text Coach Tompkins at 517-937-8879 so you can be added to the text group to stay up to date with our summer schedule. Please share this with ANYONE you know that is interested in playing as the voluntary/not mandatory summer workouts are a great way to get in shape & improve your game for the up coming season! 🏐💙💛 #EaglesStrong
PLEASE....do not come if you are feeling sick at all or running a fever
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The 2020 Summer Reading Program is still on! Registration is open at www.myjdl.com/srp20 with the program continuing through July 31.
Congratulations Mrs. Adams! Here are the recipients of the 2020 Excellence in Education Awards! Congratulations to Alison Klotz of Onsted High School, Melissa Adams of Columbia Options High School and Carl Bunker of Napoleon Community Schools!
In this together virtual 5K! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAbQuH4TjigLWelHRbUdT94uCKiuv1K3rXiZ3wHl5AuuaI1w/viewform
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“After every storm ⛈ there is a rainbow 🌈 no matter how long it takes to show up.”-Grace
Congratulations Columbia Central Class of 2020! 💛🦅💙
Don't Worry, Be Happy! Columbia School District have a great summer! Can't wait to be back with you at school in August! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x-loJYsrcVQ3H-3l5fcSm_xDePvBvoHP/view #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
#DontWorryBeHappy
Columbia School District teachers love their students!💛💙🦅
The love a teacher has for their students is very unique. They treat children like they would treat their own child. This picture is a symbol of that love. This Little Eagle knows her teacher truly loves her. ♥️💙💛
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A special message from Columbia Central teachers! Don’t worry be happy! https://tinyurl.com/y8kj9bja
Congratulations to Melissa Adams! She has been honored as the Irish Hills Chamber Columbia School District Teacher of the Year! Read more: https://cdn.flipsnack.com/widget/v2/flipsnackwidget.html?hash=t98wp3przp&t=1591041975&fullscreen=1
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Thankful for the #Music.
Music is where you can find yourself again and again. @2thank #AppreciateGratitude
Check out the newsletter: https://www.smore.com/ms17t
Mrs. Hawkins is a first grade teacher at Columbia Elementary School. She is making a difference in the lives of her students every day! Read more: https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/06/making-difference-mrs-hawkins.html
Today’s the day! We can’t wait to see our Little Eagles tomorrow. Pickup belongings, drop off library books, and wave to the CES staff. 💙🦅💛
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Hope to see you Monday between 9:00 a.m. and noon for our belonging pickup and library book drop off!
Jackson County teachers have been making a positive impact on the lives of their students for many years. While we are not able to have our Awards event at this time due to the Stay Home order, we are honoring these amazing teachers virtually. Congratulations to Columbia Elementary teacher Amanda Aguilera!
Since 2014, Jackson Magazine has partnered with the Jackson Community Foundation and the Hurst Foundation. Each of our Top Teachers will receive a $1,000 grant for use in the classroom and/or personal development, and the Teacher of the Year receives $5,000 to use any way they want. Each will also receive a framed award and are featured in the May Jackson Magazine.
A big Thank you to our Top Teacher sponsors, CP Federal Credit Union, the Hurst Foundation, Jackson Area Career Center, the Jackson Community Foundation, the Stowe Insurance Agency, LLC, and Sylvan Learning.
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💙💛🦅 - Savanna Spindelman
🌟"Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs:
1 - The future can be better than the present, and
2 - I have the power to do so"🌟
During times like these, we all need to look toward the bright side, and understand that we all have the power to make the future better than the past ever was.
It's easy to fall into a rut, and feel like you are powerless, or that things may never be the same again. But we all have to believe and use the power that we have to design our own destiny.
I found this quote today and it really hits home with what the world, and I personally, am dealing with during this pandemic:
"Be stubborn about your goals, and flexible about your methods"
When you set a goal for yourself, you must follow through with it - but sometimes that goal is not achieved the same way you believed it would when you first made that goal. That is perfectly alright - The world is constantly changing, and so are we. You never know; maybe you will find that you can dream larger or you can find a more specific dream/goal to follow.
The world is ours, we all can make it into whatever we want - and a little bump in the road will make those who believe in their dreams to believe much stronger in their dream, and to focus on it harder than ever before.
Keep dreaming and keep setting goals for yourself.
Anything is possible 🌟
OK2SAY: a confidential way to report anything that threatens student safety. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by phone, text, email, mobile app, or via the OK2SAY website. Tips on bullying, suicide talk, weapons at school, or threats. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say
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“Resilience only comes from having been given the chance to work through difficult situations. By doing this, student find they are successful in solving problems independently.”-@GSmit4Character #charactercounts
Have a fabulous day!💙🦅💛
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Congratulations 💛💙🦅to Aiden Adams from Columbia Central Athletics on being selected to the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association West All-Star Team!
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"Being positive doesn’t just make you better. It makes everyone around you better." -@JonGordon11
Happy Memorial Day! ❤️💙🦅
Thank you for your service!💙🦅❤️🇺🇸
"Memorial Day 💙🦅❤️honors the fallen. It's a day that allows us to remember our fallen heroes who put service before self."- Zaneta Adams
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“From struggle to strength.”-#AppreciateGratitude @2thank
Columbia School District salutes our heroes!💙❤️🦅
It is awesome seeing American flags lining the streets in the Brooklyn! If you missed signing up, do it today online! All profits go to support the children! https://k15343.site.kiwanis.org/kiwanis-flag-program
Columbia Upper Elementary secretary Lori Hunter makes a difference in the lives of students and staff members every day! https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/05/lori-hunter-makes-difference-at-cues.html
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“We can't help everyone. But everybody can help somebody.” -#AppreciateGratitude @2thank
CES Camping at home week! Out students made tents, s'mores and had a lot of fun. Some of our friends are racking up those AR points. Good job! 💛💙🦅
Congratulations! #MIteachAppreesh shout-out for Derek Jackson at Columbia Central High School, part of Columbia School District, from your student Sammi-Jo. #ThankATeacher #miched #MIeducation #proudMIeducator
Shout Out to Our Reading & Library Team! At CES we ❤ reading books. These amazing teachers help foster the love of reading. #LittleEagles
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Always be true to yourself!
In life you’ll meet a lot of mean and disrespectful people. If they hurt you, tell yourself that it’s because issues they have and you’re on a different level than they are, which will keep you from reacting to their insensitivity. There is nothing worse than bitterness and vengeance. Walk away, keep your dignity and always be true to yourself. - Sherry Hynes
Swing by, say goodbye, and pickup your locker/class belongings on June 1 from 9:00 - noon.
Shout out to our Special Education & Specials Teachers! You hold a special place in our hearts! #LittleEagles
Did you know that US Census results help determine how money is allocated for our school district? The results impact the Head Start program, grants that support teachers, nutrition programs, and special education funding. Complete your Census today at https://my2020census.gov/
Columbia School District is enrolling new students for the 2020-2021 school year! This is for all grades, including students seeking to enroll through the Schools-of-Choice option. To access all necessary enrollment information, go to https://www.myeagles.org/ and click on Enroll Now
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“You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to.” ##AppreciateGratitude @2thank
Congratulations CCHS Class of 2020!💛💙🦅
Congratulations CCHS Class of 2020!💛💙🦅
Congratulations CCHS Class of 2020!💛💙🦅
Congratulations CCHS Class of 2020!💛💙🦅
Congratulations CCHS Class of 2020!💛💙🦅
Congratulations CCHS Class of 2020! 💙💛🦅
Shout Out to our CES Cafeteria Crew! Thank you for keeping our Little Eagles fed and happy! #LittleEagles
Columbia Central Class of 2020, have you posted your senior photo or video yet? We want every senior represented!
https://www.fox47news.com/lifestyle/2020-senior/columbia-high-school-senior-spotlight
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“To maintain a joyful family requires much from both the parents and the children. Each member of the family has to become, in a special way, the servant of the others.”
― Pope John Paul II
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People you care and love.
-#AppreciateGratitude @2thank
Since Monday is Memorial Day, the Columbia Food Service Crew will double up on their breakfast/lunch bags this Friday! Please stop by Columbia Elementary between 9 am and 11 am on Friday to pick up five days worth of Breakfast/Lunch Bags!!
Columbia Food Service is serving breakfast/lunches today at Columbia Elementary School from 9 am to 11 am. All area youth ages 18 and under may stop by and get their bagged breakfast/lunch!
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Beauty will rescue us.. ❤️❤️❤️
Columbia Central High School Seniors join in the fun by posting your picture! https://www.fox47news.com/lifestyle/2020-senior/columbia-high-school-senior-spotlight
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.
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Columbia School District has amazing teachers and staff members who are doing an awesome job through this critical time in our lives! Hear more: https://www.facebook.com/lakesideannie/videos/1168162933522459
Join the Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn for Free! Kiwanis is dedicated to helping local children and families through great programs like K-Kids, Key Club, Sew What, the Kiwanis K-nitters, the New Baby Project, local literacy programs, scholarships, and much, much more. Our Kiwanis club is generous with its time, creative with our ideas, and passionate about making a difference. And we have fun along the way!
The Distinguished Young Women of the Irish Hills Scholarship Program is proud to announce that Grace Willoughby has been selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of the Irish Hills 2021. Grace is a high school junior from Columbia Central High School, She will be representing the Irish Hills Community at the Distinguished Young Women of Michigan State Scholarship Program in July. Congratulations Grace.
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Happy Monday:) Believe in yourself!
Meet an amazing teacher from Columbia Elementary School! http://irishhillslive.com/meet-your-neighbors-steve-and-margarita-berkemeier
Columbia Options High School administrative assistant Kristy Hannewald makes a difference in the lives of students and staff members! Read more at: https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/05/making-difference-every-day-kristy.html
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Join in the fun with the planetarium!☺️🪐✨💫
https://facebook.com/events/s/virtual-event-planetarium-at-h/1078860435829365/?ti=icl
From Ryan Irvine:
Whether you were a knuckle head or a straight A student, we all had a few special faculty members throughout our school years. For me, one of those special people was a little lady that is tougher than nails & sweeter than pie ( Mrs. Lois Little )... Mrs. Little broke her collar bone a little over a month ago & is healing nicely. I am sure she would love any cards from faculty members & former Brooklyn elementary students that knew her.
If you are in the spirit of putting a smile on her face go ahead & send her one.
Her address is, 7300 cement city Rd/highway.
Are you wondering about the flags that magically appear in your neighbors’ yards? Check out the Brooklyn Area Kiwanis Club Flag program! https://k15343.site.kiwanis.org/kiwanis-flag-program
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"Do it your way. Be free. Hear the music. This is the only way for you to live your life." Ronaldinho
OK2SAY: a confidential way to report anything that threatens student safety. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by phone, text, email, mobile app, or via the OK2SAY website. Tips on bullying, suicide talk, weapons at school, or threats. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say
Shout Out to Our Awesome Aides Who Help Our LittleEagles! There are many more aides/teachers/support staff not pictured that make our school a success! #LittleEagles
Congratulations Seniors!!💙💛🦅
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“It’s a Beautiful Day!”
Car Parade for Seniors
The Senior Car Parade is Friday, May 15 at 7:30 PM to honor our Seniors last official day of school! Spectators invited to the high school parking lot to support our students. Please bring decorate signs and be ready to cheer on the Class of 2020!
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Today focus on what you can control vs what you can not!
#PositivityPledge
#MentalHealthAwareness
What's one thing you can control today?!
Packet pick up at CES and CUES on Thursday, May 14th from 4:30 to 6 pm.💙💛🦅
Missed the Distance Learning packet pick up today? Stop by Columbia Elementary and Columbia Upper Elementary between 4:30 and 6 pm on Thursday! Hope to see you then! If you have baggie books or library books, please return them on Thursday.
Congratulations to the Columbia Central High School Seniors! Class of 2020!💙💛🦅👨🎓👩🎓
Congratulations to the Columbia Central High School Seniors! The Class of 2020!💙💛🦅👨🎓
Congratulations to Columbia Central High School Seniors! Class of 2020! 💙💛🦅
Columbia Upper Elementary School and Columbia Elementary Packet pick up is today between 9:00 - 11:00. Just pull up and someone will bring the packet to your car. Please bring library books and baggie books to turn in! Thank you!
CUES and CES Packet pick up is tomorrow between 9:00 - 11:00. Just pull up and someone will bring the packet to your car. Please bring library books and baggie books to turn in! Thank you!💙💛🦅
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a youth-focused and youth-administered grant committee within the Jackson Community Foundation. They address the needs of youth in Jackson County by awarding grants to community organizations that benefit youth. At the same time, it provides the students involved in the program an opportunity to volunteer their time and talents to better their community while developing philanthropic leadership skills and valuable experience.
Shout Out to the CES First Grade💙💛🦅 Classroom Teachers! #LittleEagles
Shout Out to our CES Kindergarten & Young 5s Classroom Teachers! 💙💛🦅#ItsAGreatDayToBeALittleEagle
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Columbia Elementary School. Need to talk to a teacher? Want to just chat or have questions? Stop by and say "Hello" during their office hours.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WCe9cr0aPINt3gCqBGbP_3FfQMtxeEj8P0-oChpQnqE/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations Columbia Central High School Seniors! Class of 2020!💙💛🦅
SENIOR BASEBALL PLAYER HIGHLIGHT
Lucas has been a mainstay in left field for & was looking at being our #3 pitcher this year. Lucas is a hard worker who always worked to be perfect. Lucas was looking to be a big part of a successful season & his senior leadership will be missed.
SENIOR BASEBALL PLAYER HIGHLIGHT
Adam was going to put us over the top with his offense at the plate & defense at shortstop. An All-State selection in 2019 & Siena Heights commit, Adam is going to be very successful with his great work ethic & outgoing personality.💙💛🦅
SENIOR BASEBALL PLAYER HIGHLIGHT
A two year varsity player, Levi’s hard work earned himself into playing time this year in our outfield substituting in and out when needed. He was always willing to do whatever was asked of him. A great young man who will be missed next year.
We are postponing the Greg Hill Golf Outing from June 6th to Saturday July 25th. We will be mailing and reaching out to everyone in June. The outing will still be at Clark Lake Golf Course. Thank you for your continued support and look forward to seeing everyone in July.
After taking some time off from baseball Matt was coming back this year & was looking at getting time at 3rd base for us & we were looking forward to giving him an opportunity to be part of something special his senior year.💙💛🦅
SENIOR BASEBALL PLAYER HIGHLIGHT
Four year player & team captain, Aiden was ready for a great season in center field. A career .400 hitter with multiple academic awards, Aiden would do whatever was asked of him to improve the team. Aiden is a great young man!💛💙🦅
Remember the Global Buckets? Mrs.Liebau is bringing them back! https://www.mlive.com/news/jackson/2013/05/in_the_classroom_worms_plastic.html
Congratulations Columbia Central High School Seniors! Class of 2020!
Congratulations Columbia Central High School Seniors! Class of 2020!
Columbia food service is handing out bag lunch/breakfast today between 9 am and 11 am at Columbia Elementary. All youth ages 18 and under are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity.💛💙🦅 Simply drive up in front of the elementary and receive your lunch/breakfast.
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Packet pick up at CES!
Interested in learning about Columbia School District's wonderful teachers? Start by reading about Mrs. Friday! https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/05/annette-friday-cues-teacher-of-year.html
Your children may listen to audible stories free! https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Happy Mother’s Day!💙💛🦅
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"When you look into your mother's eyes, you know that is the purest love you can find on this earth." - Mitch Albom
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Columbia Central National Honor Society is asking community members to sponsor a senior by creating a goodie basket that will be delivered to their homes by administration on May 29, 2020. We are asking donated baskets to be delivered to the high school office on May 21 or May 26. We are suggesting the value of the basket items should not exceed $30. Please email nianne.prendel@myeagles.org if you are willing to donate a basket to a senior.
Care Parade for Seniors
The Senior Car Parade is Friday, May 15 at 7:30 PM to honor our Seniors last official day of school! Spectators invited to the high school parking lot to support our students. Please bring decorate signs and be ready to cheer on the Class of 2020!
Pick up your lunch and breakfast for your children aged 18 and under at Columbia Elementary this morning between 9 AM and 11 AM 💙💛🦅
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Happy Teachers’ and Staff Members’ Appreciation Week to our Fabulous Columbia School District Family!💙💛🦅
Jr. High Parents: Please have your child check their school email! Mrs. Diefenthaler sent out a message regarding registering for next year's classes!
Congratulations Class of 2020! Columbia Central High School!💙💛🦅
Columbia Central High School Class of 2020!💙💛🦅
Congratulations Class of 2020! Columbia Central High School!💙💛🦅
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! Columbia Central High School!💙💛🦅
Congratulations Columbia Central High School Class of 2020!💙💛🦅
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!💙💛🦅
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Respect. Such a simple word. Yet so hard. Respect is a foundation of manners, and something everyone should be given.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Treat other people with the concern and kindness you would like them to show toward you.
Congratulations 👨🎓Columbia Central High School Class of 2020!💙💛🦅
Congratulations Columbia Central High School Class of 2020!💙💛🦅
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Congratulations Columbia Central High School Class of 2020!
Columbia Golden Eagle 🦅 Spirit!💛🎉💙🎊🦅
Michigan Department of Treasury:
Students, parents, counselors, college access professionals, financial aid administrators, and more...
This week on the Facebook Live #LoungeAndLearn series, we will be doing a walkthrough of Financial Aid 101. Join in to learn more today, May 6th at 2:00 p.m.
💛💙🦅 Giving back to our wonderful Columbia teachers and staff members!
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Columbia Teachers and Staff members are the best!💛💙🦅 Columbia teachers were greeted by Columbia administrators and were treated to a free pizza for National Teacher Appreciation Day!
Congratulations 💛💙🦅 Columbia Elementary teacher Amanda Aguilera for being named Top Ten in Jackson County! https://jtv.tv/jackson-magazine-announces-2020-top-teachers/
Seniors! Sign up for the FOX 47 Senior Spotlight!
https://www.fox47news.com/lifestyle/2020-senior/columbia-high-school-senior-spotlight
Senior Signs! Senior signs are available Tuesday and Thursday in the Columbia Central High School office or in the administration office Monday through Friday for $20.
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"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge." - Albert Einstein
Kindergarten Registration is Open! Register today! Complete your registration now to secure your child's spot for the fall. The Kindergarten Open House will be August 11th.
Do you know someone who wants to attend Columbia School District next fall? Share this link to register!
https://registration.myeagles.org/apply/index.php?step=0&academy=53
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Great article about one of our Golden Eagle 🦅 Soccer ⚽️ players!! https://jtv.tv/tumas-making-the-best-of-extended-time-off/
💛💙🦅Columbia School District Superintendent Dr. Campbell gives an update on JTV!
https://jtv.tv/pamela-campbell-with-columbia-schools-response-to-covid-19/
Congratulations to our Columbia Seniors!💛💙🦅 Class of 2020!
Congratulations to our Columbia Seniors! The Class of 2020!!
Thank you Columbia Teachers and Staff!
#ColumbiaStrong
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
#ThankATeacher
Columbia School District is registering students for next fall! Fill out the application today! https://registration.myeagles.org/apply/index.php?step=0&academy=53
Interested in a Great Preschool for your child? Apply now for the fall! https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/E5063C53EC7CA8BEB19821A5C356150D/964406E5FB9423C9D63ABF06E71B6F34
Fill out your application today with your current information! https://lunchapp.com/
A Teacher for All Seasons
By Joanna Fuchs
A teacher is like Spring,
Who nurtures new green sprouts,
Encourages and leads them,
Whenever they have doubts.
A teacher is like Summer,
Whose sunny temperament
Makes studying a pleasure,
Preventing discontent.
A teacher is like Fall,
With methods crisp and clear,
Lessons of bright colors
And a happy atmosphere.
A teacher is like Winter,
While it's snowing hard outside,
Keeping students comfortable,
As a warm and helpful guide.
Teacher, you do all these things,
With a pleasant attitude;
You're a teacher for all seasons,
And you have my gratitude!
THANK YOU TEACHERS FOR ALL YOU DO!
Happy Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week!❤️ we love our Columbia💙💛 Golden Eagle 🦅 teachers and staff members !
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Check out the Columbia food-service lunch/breakfast program! Pick up your child lunch/breakfast at Columbia Elementary between 9 and 11 AM this morning! We are asking that you also pick up the free and reduced form and fill it out based on your current income.
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With commencement ceremonies for the class of 2020 postponed or canceled, WLNS-TV wants to celebrate the class of 2020 by featuring your senior photos in this photo gallery. Please enter your photo into the Celebrating The Class of 2020 photo gallery by WLNS. A tribute to all seniors will air on WLNS in early June, so stay tuned for the dates and times for that. Click this link to upload your senior photo today: https://www.wlns.com/classof2020
A special thank you to Auto-Owners Insurance, Lansing Community College, Tripp's Auto Shop and U.S. Army Recruiting Michigan for sponsoring our photo gallery and Celebrating the Class of 2020 special!
Columbia Golden Eagle 🦅 Spirit is all around us! Join in this week and celebrate!
Check out the great information I the CES Newsletter!
https://www.smore.com/6c4au-little-eagles-home-edition
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It is challenging to be cooped up with family. It’s easy to be short tempered, yell about chores, or be moody. Love & understanding gives you a fresh start! Just remember to respond with kindness & be the sunshine when things get tough!💛💙🦅
Columbia Elementary 💛💙🦅celebrated Principal’s Day! https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=BykkkCM3B1Y
Check out the great places you can visit virtually! https://www.weareteachers.com/wonders-of-the-world/#.XqgLD-f40cY.twitter
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“In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or step back into safety.” - Abraham Maslow
Join us tonight in celebration of the Columbia Golden Eagle 🦅 Seniors at 8:20 pm for Friday Night Lights!
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 her 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. Congratulations! 💙💛
To see the Jackson Magazine article and for more information on the Top 10 Teachers,please click here:
https://bluetoad.com/publication/?m=24264&i=658881&p=28
Happy Principal’s Day! 💛💙🦅Columbia has fabulous principals!
Tips for Families:
https://vimeo.com/402316545/5253422d12
Please fill out free and reduced applications now based on your current income. Applications available during meal pickup times. Get a P-EBT card now. The meal benefits that are approved for will carry over 30 days into the next school year. Email Lindsay.Kandell@myeagles.org
Getting ready for college? Take a look at this article! https://www.usnews.com/education/financial-literacy-college-students?utm_source=usn_tw
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” - William Arthur Ward
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. @2thank
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“There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind." - C.S. Lewis
A Big Hello! From your Columbia Elementary Family!💛💙🦅 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TLLRPxBnoFo
CCHS Senior Soccer ⚽️ player Anna Hosmer highlighted in this article. 💛💙🦅
https://jtv.tv/hosmer-discouraged-over-loss-of-senior-season/
Congratulations Aiden Adams!💛💙🦅🏈 https://www.mlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/04/west-roster-announced-for-michigan-high-school-football-all-star-game.html
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Save the Date, Senior Week:
Tuesday, July 21-Lifetouch Graduation Photos, Senior Brunch, Student Award Presentation, Decision Day Announcements, Jostens Delivery for caps, gowns, and tassels, Photo sessions by appointment will begin at 8:30 AM and brunch will begin at 10:30 AM. This is a student event and should last until approximately 12:30 PM.
Wednesday, July 22-Prom-8-11 PM, Location TBA (survey will be provided)
Thursday, July 23-Baccalaureate-7 PM, Location TBA (survey will be provided)
Friday, July 24-Graduation Practice-9:30-11AM, Graduation-7 PM, Jackson College Potter Center
Tuesday and Thursday are the Brooklyn Area Food Bank grocery days from 10 am to 2 pm! Drive up to the rear of Angel's Flowers and ReMax Realty at 131 N. Main in Brooklyn to get your items. Bring an ID and a piece of mail with your address and name on it.
Tips for Seniors as they review their decision to attend a particular college or university. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/10-tips-to-make-your-final-college-choice?utm_source=usn_tw
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“LISTENING...
1. Expresses interest.
2. Shows respect.
3. Acknowledges worth.
4. Encourages hearts.
5. Builds trust.
6. Improves teamwork.
7. Advances effectiveness.” - Dan Rockwell
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#leadership
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Columbia Central Senior Anna Hosmer is highlighted in this article! https://trib.al/BR1qTGY
Apply today for the Columbia Cash Bash and Athletic Booster Scholarship! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1igyMyPAdE4KN143Bmh1kLDh7U9rNyt_0EJTxXC4GCNc/edit?ts=5e8f4454
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Your teachers miss you every day! Please make a difference today!
Be the reason someone smiles.😃
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Sending our families thoughts of support during this critical time in our community.
Scholarships for students with Autism. https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/college-scholarships-that-support-students-with-autism?utm_source=usn_tw
Visit the Columbia Book Fair! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=columbiaelementaryschool7
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Friday Night Lights! If you missed the Senior Celebration tonight, join in next Friday! Congratulations Seniors!💛💙🦅
BCAM! 💛💙🦅🏀
https://trib.al/sTLLd9o
Celebrate the Columbia Central Seniors tonight at 8:20 pm!!💛💙🦅
It's Book Fair Time!
Columbia Elementary PTO is hosting an online-only Scholastic Book Fair! Visit the ONLINE ONLY book fair starting today, April 15th-April 28th!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=columbiaelementaryschool7
Columbia Upper Elementary staff sends a heartfelt ❤️ message to our Golden Eagles!💛💙🦅 https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=qNVx5Fl3ZmA
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💙💛🦅Life is always better lived with a smile on your face, hope in your heart, and faith in yourself. @2thank
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Thank you Brooklyn Food Bank workers! Through this critical time in our community they have continued to serve! The food bank is open today behind Angel’s Flowers from 10 AM to 2 PM. Bring a piece of mail with your name and address and an ID or driver’s license.
Seniors! Take advantage of the Scholarship funds available from the Cash Bash and Athletic Boosters!! Click here for one easy to fill out application! https://forms.gle/KCMGyFTJP14dyui47
Seniors: Thinking about how to pay for college? This form combines the Athletic Booster and Cash Bash Scholarships! Apply today! https://forms.gle/tjQgv2bDHrqvdxDC9
Today is Administrative Professional Day! Columbia loves our Administrative Professionals and Secretaries! 💛🦅💙
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One Voice! Columbia Central Jr-Sr High School!💛💙🦅 https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=CegbBzv7PoA
#ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle #ColumbiaStrong #MissOurStudents
Congratulations! Zoie received BCAM All-State Honorable Mention honors.She came in as a freshman and averaged a double-double during the basketball season. She was also All-League and All-Area Honorable Mention. 🦅💛💙
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“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Maya Angelou
Thank you to Columbia's secret power: Our wonderful administrative professionals and secretaries! Mrs. Cook @ Admin, Mrs. Prendel and Mrs. Russell@ CCHS, Mrs. Hunter @CUES, Mrs. Ladd @ CES, Mrs. Hannewald@COHS, Mrs. Hall @CCJHS, Ms Lundberg @ Transportation!
Seniors: Thinking about how to pay for college? This form combines the Athletic Booster and Cash Bash Scholarships! Apply today!
https://forms.gle/tjQgv2bDHrqvdxDC9
Seniors - Check out the Cash Bash and Athletic Booster Scholarship! Don't forget to apply! https://forms.gle/x9vyeKwYRoj9Rz8Z6
Take a break and enjoy our fun Columbia School District activities! https://www.apptegy.net/s/documents-columbia-school-district/browse/124590
Tuesday and Thursday are the Brooklyn Area Food Bank grocery days from 10 am to 2 pm! Drive up to the rear of Angel's Flowers and ReMax Realty at 131 N. Main in Brooklyn to get your items. Bring an ID and a piece of mail with your address and name on it.
Don't forget to drop by Columbia Elementary School today (Monday) from 9 am to 11 am to pick up lunch in a bag!!
Quote of the Day: Imagine Venice: “Listening to the water lap on building foundations, the sound of voices and laughter echoing through the canals and the sound of singing from musicians serenading those that are riding gondolas.” - John Lauterbach
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Take advantage of the Columbia Book Fair!! Order today! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=columbiaelementaryschool7
Thank you to our Columbia teachers for connecting with our students - They are missing everyone so much and you can see how excited CES students are to "see" their teacher and friends! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
#ColumbiaStrong
Does your youngster love to draw? This may be the perfect site! https://m.youtube.com/results?search_query=disney+parks+how+to+draw
During tough times, it’s important to look back. The best views are from your accomplishments, and know you will see a spectacular view again after your next challenge is complete. Excitement & hope comes when we can mentally see the finish line while we are still climbing.
OK2SAY: a confidential way to report anything that threatens student safety. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by phone, text, email, mobile app, or via the OK2SAY website. Tips on bullying, suicide talk, weapons at school, or threats. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say
Info on COVID -19! https://www.michigan.gov/Coronavirus
Seniors! Join the Senior salute! https://www.k1053.com/wpb_gallery/k105-3-senior-salutes-columbia-central/?galid=54169
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💙💛🦅 - Take a trip!
“In this day of self quarantine take a journey with me to a land of mountains and the valley town of Lauterbrunnen. Walk along the path leading deeper in the valley past cows grazing with the bells around their necks gently ringing in their slow movements. Take a moment to stop at the place pictures below and admire their simple craftiness while hearing the wind carry the sound of the falls in the distance. The air cool and filled with a slight mist. Take a minute - and imagine the beauty of the Switzerland.” - John Lauterbach
Mrs. Douglas made 3,800 paper books for the students in K-2 at CES. She made every student from level A-M their own set of approx. 15 books they can keep!!! These books are being delivered and mailed to our COLUMBIA families this week, along with a paper packet to support learning at home. We hope you can feel the ♥️ from our CES staff to your home!! Can you tell our librarian really loves books? #ItsAGreatDayToBeALittleEagle
Columbia Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Kathy Jenness! https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/04/mrs-jenness-ces-teacher-of-year.html
Options High School Save the Date for Graduation:
August 18 at 7 pm at Columbia Central Auditorium!
Save the Date, Columbia Central High School Senior Week:
Tuesday, July 21-Lifetouch Graduation Photos, Senior Brunch, Student Award Presentation, Decision Day Announcements, Jostens Delivery for caps, gowns, and tassels, Photo sessions by appointment will begin at 8:30 AM and brunch will begin at 10:30 AM. This is a student event and should last until approximately 12:30 PM.
Wednesday, July 22-Prom-8-11 PM, Location TBA (survey will be provided)
Thursday, July 23-Baccalaureate-7 PM, Location TBA (survey will be provided)
Friday, July 24-Graduation Practice-9:30-11AM, Graduation-7 PM, Jackson College Potter Center
Check out the April Edition of the Eagle's Nest district newsletter: https://www.smore.com/akc13-eagle-s-nest
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Are you concerned about a friend's mental health? Check out the mental health resources. https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-columbia-school-district/articles/columbia-mental-health-resources
Columbia Central will join schools across the nation every Friday at 20:20 (8:20 p.m.) by lighting up the football stadium in honor of the Class of 2020!
If you stop by to take a photo, no parking or standing out of your vehicle. #Bethelight, #Classof2020, #GoGoldenEagles
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Jerome Country Market Fundraiser Pickup will be @ Jerome Country Market Friday & Saturday April 17-18 between 8am-7pm. All students that sold items will need to pick up their items and deliver them to the people they sold to. Thank you for being understanding during this time!
Support your community by filling out the 2020 Census!
https://www.michigan.gov/census2020
Learn more about the Columbia Learning Plan! https://www.myeagles.org/article/230267?org=columbia-school-district
Do you need Internet services or know someone who could benefit? Check out Internet Essentials: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19
Supporting each other is our focus during this critical time in our community. You are in our thoughts as we face this challenge. As we work to protect the health and wellbeing of our students and staff, we move forward with patience and optimism in the face of uncertainty.
Don’t forget to stop behind ReMax and Angel’s Flowers at 131 N. Main in Brooklyn on Thursday between 10 AM and 2 PM if you need food for your family. The food bank requires your ID and a piece of mail with your name and address.💙💛🦅
Stop by Columbia Elementary today pick up breakfast and lunch for youth 18 and under between 9 AM and 11 AM.💙💛🦅
One of the best ways you can avoid infection from the Covid-19 is to wash your hands! https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-dos-and-donts-of-handwashing-11583952006?mod=wsjtwittertest19
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This post celebrates a wonderful young lady who’s life is memorialized in a scholarship. Donate or apply: Today is Manda’s 39th birthday, and her 5th birthday in heaven. It is bittersweet. I smile to think of Manda in God’s glory where there is no more sadness and no more pain. Selfishly, I miss her. She is my first thought as I wake up and my last thought as I drift off to sleep. When I feel myself sinking into grief, I sense Manda’s disapproval and admonishment to pick myself up and to live in her honor. Today I will mourn, but I will also follow the advice to “be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.” Cheryl Strayed said, “You go on by doing the best you can. You go on by being generous. You go on by being true. You go on by allowing the unbearable days to pass and by allowing the pleasure in other days. You go on by finding a channel for your love and another for your rage.”
Terry and I will go on by volunteering, donating, giving blood, and practicing random acts of kindness. In the past three years, we have awarded 18 scholarships to 10 Jackson County women attending U of M and majoring in a STEM discipline. Rachel Rudd, a three year recipient, will graduate this year with a degree in nursing. Manda would be so proud. Today we will begin taking applications for next year’s scholarships to be awarded on June 1. See Amanda J. Mierzwa Memorial Fund at charitysmith.org to apply or to make a contribution.
Because we are social distancing this year (Manda would have a whole lot to say about those who aren’t😂), we are going to plant a hillside of wildflowers. Manda loved gardening.
”Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leaves you speechless, remain that way.
Say nothing and listen as heaven whispers, ‘Do you like it? I did it just for you.’
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Shape the future of our area by filling out the 2020 census! https://2020census.gov/?cid=20003:2020%20census:sem.ga:p:dm:en:&utm_source=sem.ga&utm_medium=p&utm_campaign=dm:en&utm_content=20003&utm_term=2020%20census
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Columbia 💙💛🦅 teachers are on a new journey in partnership with parents. This new educational pathway replaces classroom instruction for now, and gives our precious students an opportunity for continuous learning. Let’s work together for the benefit of our children!
Please share this link! Our enrollment window is open for next fall for Kindergarten through 12th grade! Enroll now!
https://registration.myeagles.org/apply
Interested in contacting your teacher or principal? Click here for their email address. https://www.myeagles.org/staff
Starfall Education (K-3): With a few clicks you can find a positive interactive activity for your child! https://www.starfall.com/h/index.php
If your children enjoy being read to, check out this link to Storyline Online! https://www.storylineonline.net
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Who is making social studies fun? Mr. Luppo!
Read more: https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/04/mr-luppo-makes-social-studies-fun.html
Ms. Brinkman is making a difference in the lives of her students! Read more: https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/04/ms-brinkman-make-difference.html
Senior scholarships through Columbia Athletic Boosters and the Cash Bash!! Click here for a combined application! http://t.ly/eZRBN
Columbia School District Family: Have a blessed and very happy 🐣 Easter!🐰 🐇
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"Great teachers make it look easy…. but they actually work really hard at it. Excellence never comes without commitment and sacrifice." - Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts #Columbia Strong #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
How to make a face mask at home: Sew and no-sew tutorials. https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-health-watch/hey-michigan-heres-how-make-face-mask-fight-coronavirus?utm_source=Bridge+Magazine&utm_campaign=e77fa5c2d5-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_07_02_07_45_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c64a28dd5a-e77fa5c2d5-73897445
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Washing your hands is essential to stop the spread of Covid-19. The soap breaks down the virual envelope. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYFWbwgf-2Q
Jackson District Library - sign up for a library card online. http://myjdl.com/newusers JDL will email you a card number. Libby is an excellent appccess to a variety for of online resources, including e-books, movies, e-audiobooks, and more. https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby
If you have a card but can't remember your PIN#, go to this link and click "forgot my PIN."
https://jacks.ent.sirsi.net/…/http:%24002f%24002fjacks.ent…/
Looking for information from your child's teacher? You may email them. They will return your email in 24 hours. Please remember that applies to week days. You may access their email address at: https://www.myeagles.org/staff
Answers to your questions regarding the Covid-19 Response Plan for Columbia Schools. #ColumbiaStrong #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle https://docs.google.com/document/d/12lcRvpLwENdXH9O-1q-7QXLcwo31C501U39VJlqlEzc/edit?usp=sharing
Columbia School District Wants You! To get equitable funding for our district, the community and the State please fill out the 2020 Census! #GoldenEaglesCount
https://2020census.gov/
Columbia School District
Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan
As a result of COVID-19 and the closing of school buildings for the 2019-2020 School Year, Columbia School District has developed this Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan in order to provide our students with excellence in education. Although the Columbia School District buildings are closed and our teachers are not providing in-person instruction, the Columbia teachers and administrators are dedicated to providing our students with continued learning.
Columbia School District will provide instruction at a distance using a variety of methods that meet the needs of our students, including printed materials, phone contact, email, virtual learning, or a hybrid model to ensure a positive learning experience for our children.
The Columbia School District Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan contains the Assurance Document, Budget Outline, and Continuity of Learning Plan. This Plan is being submitted to the Jackson County Intermediate School District in satisfaction of the Governor’s Executive Order (EO 2020-35).
Guiding Principles:
Student Focused:
The Columbia School District Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan focuses on the students of Columbia Elementary, Columbia Upper Elementary, Columbia Central Jr - Sr High, and Options High School.
Staff members will use intentional outreach strategies to continue building relationships and maintain connections in order to help students feel safe and valued.
Staff members will plan for student learning by building on students strengths, interests and needs, and use this knowledge to positively affect learning.
Staff members have established student centered routines and structures for consistency and for the balancing of think time, work time, and play time for health and well-being.
Staff members will contact families in a partnership to support student learning through ongoing communication and collaboration.
Equity and Access:
Columbia School District is dedicated to equity and access for our students.
Columbia School District has focused on planning and delivering content in multiple ways so that all students can access learning.
Teachers will review content from the first three quarters of instruction. New content will be presented as a challenge or enrichment. The content based upon their knowledge of each student, content area standards, and the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
Teachers will use a flexible approach to instruction by using various tools and resources that will be available to students. Alternate modes of instruction will include the use of online learning telephone communications, email, virtual instruction, videos, slideshows, project-based learning, use of instructional packets, or a combination to meet diverse student needs.
Columbia School District puts a priority on partnering with families. Teachers will work to engage families to help support their students as they access the educational learning opportunities.
Assess Student Learning:
Columbia School District teachers will work to manage and monitor the plan for student learning to focus on what is next for the children including the potential need for summer and supplemental learning.
Teachers will use a variety of strategies to monitor, assess, and provide feedback to students about their learning.
Teachers will use previous formative assessment results to guide their reflections of the effectiveness of their instruction and facilitate the direction for additional student learning.
Communicate with families about previous assessment results in order to inform next steps and the potential for supplemental summer learning.
Assurances Document
Date Submitted: Thursday, April 9, 2020
Name of District: Columbia School District
Address of District: 11775 Hewitt Road, Brooklyn, MI 49230
District Code Number: 38040
Email Address of the District: Pamela.Campbell@myeagles.org, or Monika.Cook@myeagles.org
Name of Intermediate School District: Jackson County Intermediate School District
The Applicant hereby provides assurance it will follow the requirements for a Plan for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year:
Applicant assures that all student learning will take place under the direction of a teacher of record for each student enrolled in the district.
Applicant assures that it will continue to pay school employees during the balance of the 2019-2020 school year under the same terms and conditions established prior to the school closure order period.
Applicant assures that the Plan was developed in collaboration with district administrators, school board members, teachers, teachers, and local bargaining units.
Applicant assures that food distribution has been arranged for or provided for eligible students.
Applicant assures coordination between applicant and the Jackson Intermediate School District.
Applicant assures that to the extent practicable the District will in good faith provide students with IEPs or Section 504 Plans the opportunity to participate in learning consistent with existing plans.
Applicant assures that Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan, Assurance Document, and Budget Outline will be posted immediately following approval to the District’s website.
Columbia School District Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan
In accordance with Executive Order 2020-35 the Plan must include the following parts:
Please describe the methods the District will use to provide alternate modes of instruction other than in-person instruction and a summary of materials each pupil and the pupil’s parents or guardians will need to access meaningfully the alternative modes of instruction included in the Plan.
Columbia School District acknowledges that all of the students and families we serve are diverse, as are our students with disabilities. Because of this, learning opportunities will differ based on individual student needs. To the greatest extent possible, our District will strive in good faith, and to the extent practicable, to provide equal access to alternative modes of instruction to students with disabilities for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Learning will be designed in collaboration between general and special education teachers, and special education service providers, in order to provide accessible options and materials that have been accommodated to meet individual student learning needs. Staff will be supporting students through multiple modalities, and multiple forms of resources will be utilized to ensure connections are maintained and that students are engaged in academic learning at their individualized level, as well as meeting their social and emotional needs during this time of crisis. This plan will be fluid in order to meet the unique needs of all students and may be redesigned as we continue to support student learning in these unprecedented times.
2. Please describe the methods the district will use to keep pupils at the center of educational activities, including outreach to continue building relationships and maintain connections, and to help pupils feel safe and valued.
Columbia School District teachers will be using compassion over compliance. We will make every effort to reach students and families via Google Classroom, email, google meet, phone calls and mailing resources. Senior celebrations, announcements and teachers and staff will connect via social media such as closed Facebook groups. Counseling resources will be offered on a consistent basis. Counselors will author the “Be Nice Blast” and “Mindfulness Moments” on a regular basis for our students.
3. Please describe the district’s plan to deliver content in multiple ways so that all pupils can access learning.
All pupils will receive learning opportunities through Google Classroom/Google Meet, mailed packets, teacher created websites, closed Facebook groups and email. Reading interventionists will be doing individualized instruction via google meet and recorded. A phone call or email will also be used when appropriate.
4. Please describe the district’s plans to manage and monitor learning by pupils.
District teachers will monitor and provide feedback for all student learning through online programs; iReady, Odysseyware, TSGold, Khan Academy, MyOn and Google Classroom. Teachers will provide feedback on any packet assignments that are submitted back to them electronically.
At this time, the district will not accept paper packets back into the buildings due to CDC safety guidelines. Teachers will give students feedback over the phone if they are unable to electronically submit the paper packet.
5. Please attach a budget outline estimating additional expenditures associated with the Plan and sources of revenue to pay for those expenditures.
Additional expenses to implement the Plan will be paid through the District’s General Fund. Mailing educational resource packets to the pupils for the remainder of the school year and additional laptops for teachers are the source of the additional expenses.
The expenses include:
Postage - $8,000
Envelopes - $500
Printing (paper & ink) - $6,000
Teacher laptops $9,000
Hot spots for online students and teachers 30 @$39.99 for three months $3600
6. Please describe the manner in which district administrators, board members, teachers, and any representatives of teachers collaborated in the development of the Plan.
The district administrators, teachers, and board members developed the Plan through phone calls, email, and Zoom and Google Meet meetings.
7. Pleases describe the methods the district will use to notify the pupils and parents or guardians of the plan.
Students and their families will be notified via email, phone calls, US mail, the District website, and social media.
8. Please provide an estimate of the date on which the district will begin implementation of the Plan, which must be no later than April 28, 2020.
The implementation of the plan will begin on Monday, April 14, 2020.
9. Please describe the assistance, to the extent feasible, to pupils enrolled in any postsecondary dual enrollment courses under Public Act 160 of 1996, as amended, MCL 388.511 to 388.524, and Career and Technical Preparation Act, 258 PA 2000, as amended, MCL 388.1901 to 388.1913, in completing the courses during the 2019-2020 school.
Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) students attend the Jackson Area Career Center (JACC), which is part of the Jackson County ISD (JCISD) programming. The JCISD's COL Plan will include information as to how learning will continue for these students. The JCISD Plan will ensure students that want to complete their certifications or credentialing will be provided the opportunity to do so either from a distance or through in person instruction during the summer/fall.
Students enrolled in dual enrollment courses will receive online assistance from their instructor and our school counselor as a liaison. Jean Logan, Director of Jackson County Early College, Chris Kimball, Navigator, and course instructors and will continue to assist students taking Jackson County Early College classes. All of these classes are held online. The College and Career Access Center continues to provide guidance to students through virtual support.
10. Please describe how the district will continue to provide or arrange for the continuation of food distribution to eligible pupils.
Columbia School District will continue to provide meals for our students and their families. Meals will be ready for pick up Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Columbia Elementary School from 9 am to 11 am observing physical distancing guidelines. On Mondays and Wednesdays, students receive meals for two days and on Fridays meals are provided for the following three days. Columbia School District has partnered with the Brooklyn Food Bank to publicize the availability of supplemental groceries on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. The communication for the CSD food program and the Brooklyn Food Bank supplemental groceries has been through social media, email, text and CSD website posts.
11. Please confirm that the district will continue to pay school employees while redeploying staff to provide meaningful work in the context of the Plan, subject to any applicable requirements of a collective bargaining agreement.
The district is continuing to pay school employees and re-assigning duties as needed per the Superintendent’s direction.
12. Provide a description of how the district will evaluate the participation of pupils in the Plan.
Teachers will monitor all students who check into their google classroom to ensure they are engaging in learning. Many of the programs we will be using in Google Classroom create logs of student engagement and time on task. These programs include, iReady, Khan Academy, ESGI, RazKids, MyOn with RenPlace, and Odysseyware. All students who are not engaging will be mailed a packet. Students will be encouraged to submit their packets online. If a student is unable to submit their packet online, the teacher will call the student and provide feedback. Follow up with the students not engaging in the online platform will take place with phone calls, emails, texts, Google Meet and other various communication tools.
If a student in 7th through 12th grade had a 58% or better on March 13, 2020, they will not receive a lower grade, but they may improve their grade by contacting the teacher. The teacher will provide coursework and learning activities that are required to improve the grade.
If a student in 7th through 12th grade had a 31% or better in a course for their third quarter grade (as of March 13, 2020), they will be provided an opportunity to improve up to one letter grade. If a student is interested in improving their grade, he or she must contact their teacher. The teacher will provide coursework and learning activities that are required to improve the grade.
If a student in grade 7th through 12th grade had a 30% or lower in the course (on March 13, 2020), they must make up the class to earn credit by completing one of the following:
Summer school
Taking 8th hour next school year
Repeating the class next school year
Seniors will also be given the option to complete a capstone project.
All assignments used for credit must be completed and handed in by June 5, 2020.
13. Please describe how the district will provide mental health support to pupils affected by a state of emergency of disaster prompted by COVID-19.
Mental health support is being provided by our district school counselors through regular contact with students and their families. The district has mental health resources available on our website and utilizes outside resources as needed. Our counselors will each have a Google Classroom site available for all families to access. Columbia School District has planned how to assist families and/or staff who may fall ill to COVID-19. This plan includes critical response in case of a death of a student, family member or staff member. This plan refers to the CSD Crisis Plan for staff to prepare for critical situations.
14. Please describe how the district will support the efforts of the intermediate district in which the district is located to mobilize disaster relief child care centers as described in Executive Order 2020-16 or any order that follow it.
The JCISD has been working with private child care providers to meet the needs of essential workers for child care needs. The JCISD also has contingency plans to open emergency child care options for essential workers children in existing GSRP programs if that need arises. Columbia Schools is in support of the ISD plan.
15. Does the District intend to adopt a balanced calendar instructional program for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year? Does the District plan to adopt a balanced calendar instructional program for the 2020-2021 school year?
Columbia School District does not plan to adopt a balanced calendar for the 2019-2020 or the 2020-2021 school year (s). Our first day of school is scheduled for August 26, 2020.
Name of District Leader Submitting Application: Dr. Pamela Campbell
Date Approved: 4/10/2020
Name of ISD Superintendent: Kevin Oxley
Date Submitted to Superintendent and State Treasurer: 4/10/1010
Confirmation approved Plan is posted on the District website: Confirmed
Good morning! You may pick up your breakfast and lunch at 💛💙🦅 Columbia Elementary between 9 am and 11 am today, Friday, April 10th. The breakfast and 🥙🥗 is for any youth aged 18 and younger.
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Need groceries? Brooklyn Food Bank is handing out extra bags of food between 10 am and 2 pm today behind ReMax and Angel’s Flowers at 131 N Main. Please bring your ID and a piece of mail with your name and address. 💛🦅💙 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle #ColumbiaTogether
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“Rethink what is important
Lessen stress response
Process your feelings
Take care of oneself
Be patient with self
Seek help if needed”
~@LollyDaskal #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
Due to the virus, the Easter 🐣 Egg 🥚 Hunt has been cancelled. Thank you to the generous community members! We will use the prizes next year!
Columbia Elementary Reading Recovery teacher Sally Coughlin and her son Phil are using the 3-D printers from Columbia Central High School to make Face Shields for our local health care providers! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
Bagged Lunch 🥗 today at Columbia Elementary School until 11am!!
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Good morning 🌞 Columbia School District! As you get up and check in with your teachers on Google Classroom, their Weebly or email, make sure that you are spending some time outside! Today is predicted to be a beautiful day in Michigan! 💛💙#ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
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Congratulations to Morgan and Nathan Sedlecky! They will be bowling 🎳next year at Jackson College! 💛💙🦅
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This week teachers will continue to email and contact students sharing informational educational enrichment actitvities. Please check your email and have your 7th grade through 12th grade students check their email and the teacher's Google or Weebly websites.
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While you are home, make the best use of your time! Apply for a scholarship from the Sigmund Foundation! Apply by April 15. www.sigmundfoundatiin.org
Important words and photo essay for our seniors, the Class of 2020 from Matt Schepeler..
http://irishhillslive.com/photo-essay-of-a-sad-day
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Columbia School District serving lunch today at Columbia Elementary from 9 am to 11 am. 🥙🌮🍇🍎🥗
If you are needing assistance stop by the Brooklyn Food Pantry at 131 N Main Street, behind ReMax and Angel’s Flowers from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your identification and an envelope with your name and address on it.
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Columbia Elementary teachers and staff members are missing their Little Eagles!💛💙🦅 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
Columbia Central Jr. - Sr. High Students have educational resources available at this link! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FEyziE4vG3rpJyWeB1iUotJU_5RJidqWi3cj-UVf90Y/edit
More than 700 students logged into their iReady account last week! Great job Columbia students! For additional learning resources for CUES students check out this link! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1naF0P5j4G0-p77qlPd04aL3xhBbiyi59xvZwiWDIlPg/edit
Looking for educational resources to use with your Columbia Elementary student? Check out this link!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MwbvOZIWWMD1Q7IBz35B2OT_qRR6xTls6KFnkcc4sGY/edit
Apply online! Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) Preschool!! https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/E5063C53EC7CA8BEB19821A5C356150D/964406E5FB9423C9D63ABF06E71B6F34?fbclid=IwAR066kVGxm-GGzeLsxuhflV3JGVnRZy3qoEx9_uFnf2Z8M0LZgG5e5uIoJQ
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"Sometimes we forget the importance of being humble, how a simple kind word and a note of care can change someones day." - Appreciate Gratitude @2thank
All youth 18 and under in the Brooklyn area may participate in the Columbia bag breakfast/lunch program at Columbia Elementary. Simply drive up today between 9 AM and 11 AM to receive your lunch.🍎🍇🌮🥙
If you need access to additional nutricious food for your family, the Brooklyn Area Food Bank is open from 10 am to 2 pm today and Thursday behind ReMax and Angel's Flowers at 131 N. Main in Brooklyn. Bring an id and a piece of mail with your address.
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Register for the Great Start Preschool Program! https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/E5063C53EC7CA8BEB19821A5C356150D/964406E5FB9423C9D63ABF06E71B6F34?fbclid=IwAR066kVGxm-GGzeLsxuhflV3JGVnRZy3qoEx9_uFnf2Z8M0LZgG5e5uIoJQ
Columbia Food Service will pass out bag breakfast and lunch 🥗 today from 9 am to 11am for youth 18 and under at Columbia Elementary. Simply drive up, open your window, and we will bring the bag lunches to you.
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Kindergarten enrollment is open! Simply fill out the information at the link! https://registration.myeagles.org/apply 💙💛🦅 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
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"It doesn't take a great man or a great woman to do good things, it's doing good things that makes them great." Appreciate Gratitude @2thank
OK2SAY: a confidential way to report anything that threatens student safety. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by phone, text, email, mobile app, or via the OK2SAY website. Tips on bullying, suicide talk, weapons at school, or threats. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say
Due to the Coronovirus the Brooklyn Kiwanis Club has canceled the Easter Egg Hunt that was previously scheduled for April 11th. Thank you to all of the donors who helped to fund the Easter Egg Hunt. The prizes will be used next year for the Hunt.
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While you are home, make the best use of your time! Apply for a scholarship from the Sigmund Foundation! Apply by April 15. www.sigmundfoundatiin.org
A Thank You to Mr. Richardson from Subway, who donated fresh vegetables 🍅 for our lunch 🥗 program!! In addition, community volunteers have donated 🍞 bread, peanut 🥜 butter and more to the lunch 🥙 program! Lunch will be served today from 9 to 11 am at Columbia Elem.
Good morning! Make sure you stop by Columbia Elementary school between 9 am and 11 am this morning and pick up a bag breakfast and lunch! The bagged breakfast and lunch 🥗 is available for all youth 18 and under!
Congratulations to Lexi and Zoie for being named to Jackson Citizen Patriot Dream Team Honorable Mention! 💙💛🦅🏀 https://trib.al/mpEFDPF
Quote of the Day💙💛🦅: “There are going to be days when you think you’ve got no more to give, and then, you’re going to give plenty more.”– Paul 'Bear' Bryant
Thank you Columbia Food Service! The ladies are serving more than 200 children! They will continue to serve the bag breakfast and lunches tomorrow and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during Spring Break.💙💛🦅 The food is available for all youth 18 and under.
Check out the distance learning resources newsletter! https://www.smore.com/f6svz #TEAMJXN
Brooklyn Area Food pantry is behind ReMax and Angel’s Flowers at 131 N Main St. Food pick up will be today from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your Identification and a piece of mail with your name and address. This bonus food pick up does not count for your yearly totals.
Brooklyn Area Food pantry is behind ReMax and Angel’s Flowers at 131 N Main St. Food pick up will be today from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your Identification and a piece of mail with your name and address. This bonus food pick up does not count for your yearly totals.
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“Never give up hope.” @2thank
If you have questions regarding your child's academic activities, you may contact your child's teacher by emailing them. Our teachers are providing educational resources for your child through email, Google Classroom, Facebook and online links. www.myeagles.org
Jackson District Library - sign up for a library card online. http://myjdl.com/newusers JDL will email you a card number. Libby is an excellent appccess to a variety for of online resources, including e-books, movies, e-audiobooks, and more. https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby
If you have a card but can't remember your PIN#, go to this link and click "forgot my PIN."
https://jacks.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/patronlogin/http:%24002f%24002fjacks.ent.sirsi.net%24002fclient%24002fen_US%24002fdefault%24002fsearch%24002faccount%24003f/
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“Problems are like dinosaurs. They're easier to handle when they're small.” - @wallybock
Check out the information for Columbia Central Jr Sr High School!! https://youtu.be/UhFi8QEPeoA
💙💛🦅 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
Please fill out the survey regarding your access to technology: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kNHV_Pr1JtXvWFRxlxxylnqRWvX03OLlhsfzCw_MqkA/edit
Make sure to take advantage of the Food Pantry drive through program between 10 and noon today! Drive up behind 131 N Main - ReMax Realty and Angel's Flowers!
Today is Crazy Sock day! Tag us in your photos! #socialdistancingspiritweek #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
Thank you Columbia Food Service! The ladies served 205 children today and gave them breakfast and lunch for tomorrow. They will continue to serve the bag breakfast and lunches on Wednesday and Friday.💙💛🦅 The food is available for all youth 18 and under.
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This is especially important during these challenging times...
"When dealing with others... err on the side of grace." - Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts
Let’s get the Golden Eagle 🦅 Spirit this week!!💙💛🦅 Monday is Pajama Day!!
STEM at Columbia School District!!
https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/03/stem-at-columbia-school-district.html
Check out these Critical Thinking Skill Builders!
https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/03/activities-to-learn-at-home.html
On Monday, March 23rd, Columbia Food 🌟Service will have breakfast and lunch bags between 9 am and 11 am at Columbia Elementary. Lunch is for youth 18 and under.💙💛🦅🥙🥗
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If you can’t celebrate people that are further along than you, then you’ll never get to where they are. Be happy for them. - Joel Osteen
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One of my favorite quotes comes from Winston Churchill.
“One ought never to turn one’s back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half. Never run away from anything. Never!”
Let’s beat this! Keep your distance, wash your hands and spread some love anyway you can! We will get through this. Be healthy and keep smiling my friends.
Congratulations to our Columbia Central 💙💛🦅🏀boys basketball 🏀 team! https://trib.al/dxJUNif
Congratulations ladies!💙💛🦅🏀 https://trib.al/3eFYhAh
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"Your time is too valuable to spend it with negative people, people that have no vision, no passion, no zeal. You need to be around people that help you stay stirred up." - Joel Osteen #BePositive #LearningTodayLeadingTomorrow #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
OK2SAY: a confidential way to report anything that threatens student safety. Tips can be submitted 24/7 by phone, text, email, mobile app, or via the OK2SAY website. Tips on bullying, suicide talk, weapons at school, or threats. https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say
Friday lunches are available until 11 am today!💙💛🦅🥗🥙
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Anyone can give up, it's the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together and not fall apart is true strength. - #AppreciateGratitude @2thank
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It’s easy to dwell on frustrations or things that seem beyond your control. Instead of focusing on what you can’t change, focus on what you can change. You are called and equipped to make a difference in the world around you! - Victoria Osteen
Online Educational Resources:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FEyziE4vG3rpJyWeB1iUotJU_5RJidqWi3cj-UVf90Y/edit
Happy First Day of Spring!!
Give blood 🩸 and save a life. Make an appointment today: www.redcross.org .
The Columbia Community cares! Youth 18 and under may pick up their lunch today at Columbia Elementary between 10 and noon. The Food pantry is behind ReMax and Angel’s Flowers from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your Identification and a piece of mail with your name and address.
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We live within and beyond our own skin at the same time.”
― Bonnie Badenoch,
The Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships
#traumainformed #traumaresponsive #mentalhealth
Enjoy the #TEAMJXN Newsletter! It has interesting ideas including some funny read a loud books! https://www.smore.com/f6svz
💙 A message from our Brooklyn Wesco ❤
In order to do what we can to help those in need, Wesco will launch the following initiatives, effective Monday, March 16th
✳️ From the hours of 12 pm-3 pm Monday through Friday any school age child who goes to Wesco can be given a free small popcorn.
🔆 These initiatives will be in place until K-12 Schools are back in session.
Check out this list of educational resources for families with students in grades 3 through 6: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1naF0P5j4G0-p77qlPd04aL3xhBbiyi59xvZwiWDIlPg/edit?usp=sharing
On Wednesday, March 18, Columbia Food Service will have breakfast and lunch bags between 9 am and 11 am at Columbia Elementary. On Thursday, March 19. Columbia Community members will have lunches at Columbia Elementary between 10 am and 12 noon. Lunch is for youth 18 and under.
If you are helping your children learn about the US election process, here is a free resource! http://freekidsguide.com/m-01fb20x01z02.html
Does your child dream of being an astronaut 👨🚀 👩🚀 or simply love looking at the 🌟 ✨ stars? This site is perfect! https://www.diyphotography.net/nasa-makes-entire-media-library-publicly-accessible-copyright-free
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Sometimes, words are not adequate. What is needed, is not words; it’s patience, kindness, love, compassion, and the discipline to stay put. - Danny Steele @SteeleThoughts
Check out the Read Brightly site for your teen!
https://www.readbrightly.com/ages-stages/teen/
Interested in the Free Jackson County Early College? Apply now by emailing info@jxncec.org or call Ms. Logan at 5175812003. www.jxncec.org
Scholastic has a special edition of their e-learning regarding the corona virus. Scroll down to choose the best grade range for your child! https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/coronavirus.html?eml=TSO/e/20200317////20Q4TSO_CrnvsFrRscs/ADMIN//////&mi_u=636659233////////&ET_CID=20200317_TSO_LearnAtHome_ADMIN_RET_28381&ET_RID=1131039902
Scroll down on the Scholastic site to choose a grade level for learning activities you may do at home! https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
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When difficulty arises, remember, a thankful attitude and a heart of praise will empower you to rise above any challenges you may face. - Victoria Osteen
If you have a child who is turning 4 by Sept. 1, 2020, you are invited to apply for GSRP. It is a full day Preschool program that meets every M-Th. Preschool begins on 9/14. https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/E5063C53EC7CA8BEB19821A5C356150D/964406E5FB94
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Food Pantry Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm behind ReMax and Angel's Floral at 131 N Main. Food distribution is open to residents in Columbia, Onsted and Napolion School Districts. Bring a picture id and piece of mail with your name and address on the envelope.
On Wednesday, March 18, Columbia Food Service will have breakfast and lunch bags between 9 am and 11 am at Columbia Elementary. On Thursday, March 19. Columbia Community members will have lunches at Columbia Elementary between 10 am and 12 noon. Lunch is for youth 18 and under.
Residents Columbia, Napoleon, and Onsted School Districts may pick up items from the Food Pantry behind Remax and Angel's Flowers at 131 N Main in Brooklyn on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm.. You will need identification and a piece of mail containing your address.
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 Wednesday, March 18th, Friday, March 20th, Monday, March 23rd, and Wednesday, March 25th. To pick up the food, you may walk up or drive up to the front of Columbia Elementary School where the food service employees will be waiting.
To keep our families and staff informed with the latest information on Coronavirus, check our web-page News and Live feed areas.
This global health event impacts us all. It requires us to take careful precautions and to follow the advice provided by public health experts.
Learn about what Columbia is doing for their community.
https://pamcampbellssoup.blogspot.com/2020/03/many-website-designers-are-innovative.html
Breakfast and lunch 🥗 at Columbia Elementary School Brooklyn!!
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.
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Learn more about Columbia School District's concern for the community. https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blogger.g?tab=mj1&blogID=5359996291427143621#allposts
Brooklyn Food Pantry Corona Virus Food Distribution Plan
Due to the Corona Virus situation, Brooklyn Food Pantry will be distributing bags of food on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm following the plan below:
Food distribution is open to ALL in the Columbia, Onsted and Napoleon school districts
who are in need.
Recipients must bring a picture ID and a piece of mail with their name and address
printed on the envelope.
This food distribution will NOT count as regular 6 times per year shopping.
Recipients are welcome to receive food bags 1 time per week.
Food will be picked up behind the building occupied by ReMax and Angel’s Floral at 131 N. Main Street.
Take Water Street (1 block east of Main Street) and follow the signs to Brooklyn Food Pantry. You will
not need to exit your vehicle; forms and food will be brought directly to you in your vehicle.
This plan will be followed until the Corona Virus situation is over.
***Food donations can be dropped off at the Village Peddler, downtown Brooklyn, Tuesdays –
Saturdays. ***
Columbia 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.
Congratulations ladies on your accomplishments! Columbia Central Varsity Cheer Team! 💙💛🦅👏
Congratulations to our Columbia Central Varsity Cheer Team! 💙💛🦅👏
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And I add my own love to the history of people who have loved beautiful things, and looked out for them, and pulled them from the fire, and sought them when they were lost, and tried to preserve them and save them while passing them along literally from hand to hand, singing out brilliantly from the wreck of time to the next generation of lovers, and the next. -Donna Tartt, The Goldfinch
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Love is always bestowed as a gift - freely, willingly and without expectation.
We don't love to be loved; we love to love. ☀️
-Leo Buscaglia
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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Among all of the chaos, happiness is the best way to feel alive and real! Take seconds to breathe and appreciate everything you have today. - Sherry Hynes
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 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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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.
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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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“Living for the moment, for today, tomorrow is not a guarantee. Try something new for the first time often . Don’t hold onto hatred or anger. Love as much as you can even if it’s not returned.” - Rosa Ann
Columbia Options will be hosting a Prom Closet. Donate prom dresses, shoes, or jewelry call 5175299400. We are also collecting suits.
A huge thank you to Michelle Richards and her students for donating 230 dresses for our cause!
Michelle Richards, an Assistant Professor of Law at Detroit Mercy Law School and some of her first year law students came to COHS today and walked through a unique interactive law school simulation with our students.
Columbia Youth Spring Soccer ages 4 - 13 is only $30 if you register today, but will go up to $40 after tomorrow. Registration link can be found online at www.myeagles.org or on the Columbia Youth Soccer facebook page. Questions? Call Courtney Toteff at Columbia Fitness Center.
If you have a child who is turning 4 by Sept. 1, 2020, you are invited to apply for GSRP. It is a full day Preschool program that meets every M-Th. Preschool begins on 9/14. https://www.childplus.net/apply/en-us/E5063C53EC7CA8BEB19821A5C356150D/964406E5FB942
Kindergarten Round Up is coming up! Come tour and visit Columbia Elementary School on March 19th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm!
Congratulations to Riley Wilcox for deciding to continue his football career. He will be playing next year at Adrian College.💙💛🦅🏈
Vote Columbia Central Golden Eagles!🦅🏀💙💛 https://poll.fm/10516788
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If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. - Michael Jordan
Congratulations to Aiden Adams for making 2nd team LCAA in basketball. Caleb Shay and Sam Lyke for making the honorable mention team.💛💙🦅
Get Columbia Spirit Wear! Online school store!! http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/michigan/brooklyn/columbia-central-high-school
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Best wishes to these fine young Columbia students as the compete in the Jackson Area Spelling Bee! Savannah, Xavier, Elijah, and Olivia!💛💙🦅 #ItAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
Columbia is working with our vendors to ensure that our students will still be able to experience education in case the corona virus hits our area. The following segment will also help stop the spread of the flu by washing your hands: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-rVcaFSfSA
Amazing! Fantastic! Are some of the exclamations heard after the CCHS musical The Little 🧜♀️ Mermaid! If you missed it, join us today at 2 pm for the final performance!💛💙🦅 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
Congratulations Savannah, Olivia, Xavier, and Elijah on qualifying for the Jackson Area Spelling Bee!!💛💙🦅 #ItsAGreatDayToBeAGoldenEagle
https://www.mlive.com/news/j66j-2020/03/5e4c73430d5222/here-are-the-kids-competing-in-the-2020-jackson-spelling-bee.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=jacksoncitpat_sf&utm_medium=social
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Positive attitude goes a long way- don’t be a prick & let negativity sneak in.
Great show! Come see The Little Mermaid 🧜♀️ at 7 pm today or 2 pm Sunday!💛💙🦅🧜♀️
Congratulations to the CCHS Golden Eagle 🦅 Band! They received a Rating of 1!!💛💙🦅🏅🥇🎵🎶. Great work!!
Congratulations to Columbia Elementary teacher Amanda Aguilera for being named in the Top Ten Teachers in Jackson County! 💛💙🦅 She will be honored at the Top Teacher Event and there will be an article about her in the Jackson Magazine in May.
Columbia teachers Mr. Smith, Mr. Snow, Mr. Politowitz, Mr. Clanton and Mrs. Aguilera at the Michigan Science Teacher Association Conference learning cutting edge curriculum, networking with other Science teachers and learning about ways to educate our students. #lifelonglearners
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The Little Mermaid 🧜♀️ is fantastic! If you missed it last night, be sure and join us tonight at 7 pm or Sunday at 2 pm! Columbia Central High School Performing Arts! 💛💙🦅
Congratulations to the Golden Eagle ladies! They earned an unbeaten record in the conference. They lost tonight in the District Finals to Michigan Center 47 to 35.💙💛💙🦅🏀
The Little Mermaid 🧜♀️ is ready to begin! Beautiful costumes and wonderful students!🧜♀️💙💛🦅 if you can’t make it tonight, please join us on Saturday at 7 pm or Sunday at 2 pm.
Warming up for a Win!💙💛🦅🏀
Daylight savings time 2020 in Michigan will begin at 2 AM this Sunday, March 8th. Don’t forget to spring ahead all of your time devices and check your batteries in your smoke alarms! ⏰
Two amazing activities to do this evening! Little Mermaid 🧜♀️ is at 7 pm at CCHS and the girls basketball team is playing in the District Finals at Grass Lake High School at 7 pm. Support our students! 💙💛🦅🏀
Check out this week's edition of the Eagle's Nest district newsletter! https://www.smore.com/mbk0h-eagle-s-nest
GAME DAY!! The 💙💛🦅🏀ladies will play in the district championship tonight. We play Michigan Center (Game is at Grass Lake) tips off at 7pm.
Come support these awesome girls!
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Great pictures of the Lady Golden Eagles!💙💛🦅🏀 https://jtv.tv/mhsaa-district-3-at-grass-lake-girls-basketball-3-4-20/?fbclid=IwAR0Ws3-aOfjMo7exdmi4aCtg052oqa6QacWbXrFB5rjv4Ah1-9NATQIh1cE
