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
Good morning Clippers!
Tomorrow marks one week until the end of the school year. It is also the last day work may be provided to you through bins. The bins are still located in the CHS commons (enter through the front doors of the high school) from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Many have been returning school property that is no longer needed to bins. This is certainly appreciated.
We will also have dedicated days the first week of June for additional return of school property and the collection of personal belongings through a curbside drop-off/pick-up service from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, June 1st – 5th Grade
Tuesday, June 2nd – 6th Grade
Wednesday, June 3rd -7th Grade
Thursday, June 4th – 8th Grade
The last day of the grading period/teacher close-out day is Friday, May 22nd, so all students should work diligently to turn in 4th grading period work by Thursday, May 21st.
Although we are not yet sure what the 2020-2021 academic year will bring, we know that learning will continue at Columbiana Middle School. Our staff is working diligently to plan for the future and ensure continued student success.
Have a wonderful rest of the week and Go Clips!
Sincerely,
Jason Martin,
Principal, Columbiana Middle School
CMS: Update regarding end-of-year procedures.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/691663/CMS_End_of_Year_Family_Letter.pdf
Have a great day & Go Clips!
CMS 6th Grade Camp Fitch Refund
If you are expecting a Camp Fitch refund, please email jennifer.martin@columbianaschools.org with who the check is to be made out to and an address where the refund it can be mailed.
Thank you & Go Clips!
CMS students interested in athletics next fall - Please follow the link to the Athletic Department Website and complete the CMS survey. Thank you! https://www.columbiana.k12.oh.us/o/athletics/page/2020-fall-sports-sign-ups
Good morning CMS! Yesterday, Governor DeWine announced we will finish the school year remotely. As a result, teachers will not have time in a traditional classroom to assist students in catching up on work for the remainder of the year. Students must check teacher pages, Google Classroom, and student email each school day for important updates from teachers. This is critical for your success as a student during this time. Thank you, have a great day & Go Clips!
Clipper Families: We have made a few changes to previous information in an effort to keep staff and families as safe as possible. All pick up/drop off of assignments (K-12) will take place at the high school from 8:00-2:00 on Thursdays. Please enter through the front doors of CHS for assignment delivery/pick up. Have a great day & Go Clips!
CMS will convert our conference room into a pantry for food (boxed/canned/nonperishable items), hygiene products, and school supplies. If you would like to donate items, please drop off at the CMS office between 9:00-2:00 M-F. We will make these items available for families picking up hardcopy packets and those who stop in for free/reduced lunches. If You Have a specific need, please let me know and we will see what we can do. Thanks so much & Go Clips!
Comcast is offering 2 months (60 days) of complimentary Internet to low-income families during Coronavirus outbreak. To apply visit www.internetessentials.com. There are also two dedicated phone numbers 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish.
CMS play practice for this evening has been cancelled. Mrs. Silver will be available to remain with any students who cannot be picked up until the regular pick up time.