Welcome to an exciting school year. For those of you that missed the opportunity at Open House to scan the QR Code to record a special message to kick off the 2022-2023 school year, we are providing the links to each school in the Columbia Cluster below. Parents, students, and school staff are encouraged to record their messages before 5:00 PM on August 8, 2022. Recording the message is easy. Open the link on your mobile divide and select begin the video.

Videos will be shared at each school during parent engagement events, school announcements, and regional events. So don't miss your opportunity to show your school pride today!

Columbia ES Link: https://bit.ly/3zv62zk

Snapfinger ES Link: https://bit.ly/3oSBKls

Toney ES Link: https://bit.ly/3brF4kg

Columbia Middle School: https://bit.ly/3JqXlL6

Columbia High School:https://bit.ly/3oPbJ6v

 

Greetings Region VI Parents,

The Title I Stakeholder Input meeting is one of the most important meetings of the year! The focus of all Title I programs is to help eligible students meet the same high academic achievement standards expected of all children. We will discuss our goals, plan the budget, discuss the needs of parents, students, and staff, and provide ideas for next year's teacher training. This year's school compact, policy, and DCSD Policy are available for your review on your school's website. After reviewing the documents, we encourage you to attend your school's input meeting and provide your input. Remember, your input matters! Please provide your input using the link below 

I. Columbia Elementary PTA will sponsor our "Fall Dance" this Friday, September 30th from 12:45pm-1:45 pm for Pre-k through 2nd grade. The dance is $2.00 per student to attend. The dance for 3rd through 5th grade students will be held on Thursday, October 6th. 

II. This Friday, September 30th is the deadline to place orders for School Spirit Wear. Please click here to view order form: CES Spirit Shirt Order Form 

III. School Picture Day

4.5 Weeks Progress Reports 

Progress reports are available on Infinite Campus/Parent Portal (Hard copies available upon request). If you do not have an Infinite Campus/Parent Portal account, you can request an account by completing the registration form: Infinite Campus Registration Form. 

Instructions to access progress report: Campus_Portal_Report_Card_Instructions.pdf

 Save the Dates 

• September 30th - School Dance
• September 30th - Last Day to order Spirit Shirt
  
• October 4th:   School Picture Day
• October 17th:  9 Weeks Progress Reports Issued
• October 27th:  Parent Teacher Conference

General School Updates 

Arrival/Dismissal – Doors open at 7:00 am and dismissal begins at 2:00 pm.  Early dismissal should be reserved for appointments and emergencies only.  The first few days for bus riders may be delayed as the drivers/students familiarize themselves with the routes. Families of car riders, continue to be patient as staff/students familiarize themselves with the afternoon routine. 

PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR CARS and this will allow us to move safely and quickly.   

Bus Routes – Columbia Elementary BUS ROUTES 

Device Distribution – Our device distribution will begin this week and every family must complete a Dekalb County Device Distribution Form prior to check out. 

PTA Dues – As a reminder, please join PTA in efforts to support our students and teachers. PTA dues are $10, online payments can be received at the PTA Member Hub Store.

• The CDC’s five key mitigation strategies to further reduce the level of risk of COVID-19 introduction and transmission inside the school are: 
  •  • Consistent and correct use of masks
  •  • Social distancing to the largest extent possible  
  •  • Hand washing 
  •  • Cleaning and disinfecting
  •  • Contact tracing in collaboration with DeKalb Board of Health

III. Mask Update

• Masks are required for all staff and visitors inside DCSD facilities.   
• Masks are optional for students in DCSD facilities and on buses due to Senate bill 514; but strongly encouraged. 

Parents more information will be shared in the days and weeks to come.  Please contact our Parent Liaison (Mrs. Westbrook) to sign up for Parent Portal. 

Email contact: nicole_westbrook@dekalbschoolsga.org.   

Documents For Parents 

• CES 2022/2023 Supply List 
• CES 2022 2023 Uniform Policy
• CES 2022 2023 Bus Routes
• CES 2022 2023 Registration Information

Assessment Updates

(Contact the school @ 678-874-0702