CMS: Happy Labor Day! Reminder: Starting tomorrow (9/8) we will begin dismissing 5th/6th grade walkers and car riders at 2:35, 7th and 8th grade walkers and car riders at 2:40. Bus rider dismissal will remain 2:45.
A helpful resource for students and parents regarding google classroom and tech tips has been created and posted: https://sites.google.com/columbianaschools.org/classroom-for-students
Have a wonderful rest of the day & Go Clips!
CMS: Due to the large amount of congestion in the parking lot at dismissal time, we will implement a staggered dismissal schedule for walkers/riders starting on Tuesday (9/8) when we return to school.
5th and 6th grade walkers/riders will be dismissed for the day at 2:35 pm.
7th and 8th grade walkers/riders will be dismissed for the day at 2:40 pm.
Grades 5-8 bus riders will be dismissed for the day at the usual 2:45 pm.
We are confident these changes will assist in keeping our students safe.
Have a wonderful weekend & Go Clips!
CMS: Picture envelopes have just arrived in the office. As a result, we will hand out picture envelopes to students on Tuesday morning. School pictures will be taken on Thursday (9/10). Remote student pictures will be taken in the CHS auditorium on Thursday (9/10) from noon until 4:00 pm. Remote sttudents will need to be brought to the back of the high school and enter through the CHS band doors. Envelopes will be available upon arrival (on Thursday) or can be picked up in the front office on Tuesday. Have a great weekend and Go Clips!
CMS: Families of 5th grade students - Letters are being sent home today regarding band and choir. Families are asked to complete and return the form by next Friday, September 11. Remote learners are also asked to complete the form, which is available on Mrs. Cowan's teacher webpage and Google Classroom. Thanks so much, have a wonderful weekend, and Go Clips!
CMS Reminder: Picture Day is Tuesday, September 8th, starting in the morning for traditional students and 11:00 for remote learners. No school this Friday (9/4) or Monday (9/7). Have a great day & Go Clips!
CMS: Save the Date for CMS School Pictures on September 8th. We will take pictures of remote and traditional students on that day. More information to follow.
CMS: Happy First Day of School Clippers.
We have created grade level landing pages in an effort to make it easier for students and parents to find staff and information related to each grade level. These landing page links can be found at:
https://www.columbianaschools.org/o/columbiana-middle-school
Click menu and you will see the list of landing pages.
These are also accessible on the virtual principal page at:
https://www.columbianaschools.org/o/columbiana-middle-school/page/virtual-principal-s-office
Have a great day & Go Clips!
CMS: All remote students grades 5-8 will have Mrs. McNeal for ELA. This will not change in the event we move to a hybrid or remote model. Mrs. McNeal will remain the teacher for these remote ELA students. In the event we move to hybrid or remote model, the traditional students will have their current teachers for remote instruction.
Remote students are to follow directions outlined within the grade level informational packets. Any questions regarding remote learning schedules should be directed to their respective teacher. It is expected that all remote learners begin their education tomorrow (8/25).
CMS students who have Algebra will meet in the CMS study hall room rather than traveling to the high school. Algebra students will remain in the study hall room for 1st and 2nd period each day.
Reminder: Tomorrow marks the first day of school. Car riders may be dropped off between 8:00 and 8:20. First period begins at 8:27.
Have a great day & Go Clips!
CMS: Grade Level Informational Packets are now posted online along with other orientation and beginning of year paperwork.
All orientation documents can be found at:
https://www.columbianaschools.org/o/columbiana-middle-school/browse/159421
This information, along with other essential information is now available at the CMS Virtual Principal Office:
https://www.columbianaschools.org/o/columbiana-middle-school/page/virtual-principal-s-office
Have a great day & Go Clips!
CMS: This is a reminder that our previously scheduled orientation events have been replaced with a virtual orientation and packet pickup. This has been done in order to reduce the footprint in the building prior to the start of the school year.
The Columbiana Middle School Orientation Video is now available on Youtube. Please take a moment to view the video at the following link.
https://youtu.be/ZwD_DlwZALw
Packets may be picked up in the CMS office tomorrow and Friday (8/20 and 8/21) from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Have a great day & Go Clips!
Columbiana Middle School will have a virtual open house/orientation video available for students and parents to view by the end of the day Wednesday.
Grade level, information packets, student handbooks, and beginning of year paperwork will be available for pickup at CMS on Thursday and Friday of this week (8/20 and 8/21) between the hours of 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Remote students will find information regarding how to logon to class, teacher contact information, mandatory sessions, etc. within this information. Traditional students will receive their schedules during this pickup.
If you have any questions in the meantime, you may find the answer at my new virtual principal office website:
https://www.columbianaschools.org/o/columbiana-middle-school/page/virtual-principal-s-office
Additional resources will become available at this site in the near future, including electronic copies of the informational packets.
Have a great day & Go Clips!
2020-2021 Virtual Open House/Orientation Information
In an effort to keep all students and parents safe, our CMS open house/orientation evenings will be cancelled and replaced with a virtual experience and material pickup.
CMS will post a video with necessary information for our students and parents by the end of next week. We will also provide dates/times for families to pick up and drop off required beginning of year paperwork and receive a grade level informational packet. This packet will include information regarding remote learning which may be essential for all families as we move through the year.
Remote learners will learn about their schedule and expectations within the grade level informational packet.
Traditional learners may pick up a schedule. which will also designate students as aviators or pilots. This information is important in the event we move to a hybrid learning schedule.
Have a wonderful day & Go Clips!
The 2020-2021 CMS, delayed start bell schedule has been updated. This schedule will be followed until further notice.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/849352/BELL_SCHEDULE_2020-2021.pdf
CMS Frequently Asked Restart Questions
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/836555/CMS_Frequently_Asked_Restart_Questions.pdf
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mr. Martin
The CMS Restart Guide has been posted. Please call or email Mr. Martin with any questions.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/836535/CMS_Restart_Guide.pdf
Have a great day & Go Clips!
A new school supply list for the 2020-2021 academic year has been posted. Remote learners may not need the same supplies at home, but may need some of them.
https://www.columbianaschools.org/o/columbiana-middle-school/browse/32357
Students and/or parents are encouraged to reach out to their remote learning teachers for more information regarding supplies.
For traditional students, supply lists are posted, but I welcome parents to send a supply/pencil box/bag with their child for just the supplies they need at the time (ie. One glue stick instead of a large quantity etc.). We will not have large quantities of shared supplies this year).
CMS Reminder: Curbside pickup for families at the CMS cafeteria doors tomorrow from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm for all 8th grade students any any others who have not yet picked up belongings and/or to drop off any school property (textbooks, calculators, chromebooks, etc.). Families will be invoiced for any school property that is not returned this week. Please call the CMS office with questions. Have a great day & Go Clips!
CMS Reminder:
Curbside pickup for families to drop off and pick up items at the CMS cafeteria doors today, tomorrow, and Thursday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.
You may stop by today, tomorrow, or Thursday regardless of your child's grade level.
Families will be invoiced for any school property that is not returned this week. Please call the CMS office with questions. Have a great day & Go Clips!
CMS Reminder: CMS will offer curbside pickup for families to drop off school property (technology, textbooks, etc.) and to pick up student belongings from lockers/homerooms.
This drive-up service will be provided next week from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm at the back of the building (CMS cafeteria entrance). Dates are determined by youngest student in the building. 5th Grade – June 1, 6th Grade – June 2, 7th Grade – June 3, 8th Grade – June 4.
This service will be provided from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm each day. Please have ID available and name(s) and grade(s) of students written on a piece of paper for our staff to quickly determine which items you are at the school to collect and please have an ID ready.
Families will be invoiced for any school property that is not returned next week. Please call the CMS office with questions.
Have a great day & Go Clips!
CMS students interested in athletics next fall - Please follow the link to the Athletic Department Website and complete the CMS survey by the end of the day Friday, 5/22, if you haven't done so already. Thank you!
https://www.columbiana.k12.oh.us/o/athletics/page/2020-fall-sports-sign-ups