
It’s time to play a fun card game called “Greater Than.” Mrs. Aguilera, a CES Kindergarten teacher, shows you how to play! https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCentralElementary/videos/1867641510040145/

Listen as Oprah Winfrey reads "The Hula-Hoopin Queen" Written by: Thelma Godin and Illustrated by: Vanessa Brantley-Newton. If you have a hula-hoop at home, please share a picture of you hula-hooping on our CES Facebook page! Adult hula-hoopers are welcome! 😀😀😀😀😀
https://youtu.be/op9Bc7GWCuw

Have some fun outside! Share some pictures with the CES staff of things you find on your Backyard Scavenger Hunt!


Here’s a fun activity Mrs. Elliott did when she was a kid. If you try it, you can post a pic on our FB post so we can see you in action! https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCentralElementary/videos/675527416589045/

Check out this fun math game “101 and OUT!” demonstrated by Mrs. Sexton and her daughter, Abigail! If you and your child play it, please feel free to add a picture to our FB post! https://youtu.be/L8P_H0-tkO8

Another fun math website -http://www.mathblaster.com/mobile/

On Thursday, March 19th, Columbia Community members will have lunches at Columbia Elementary between 10 am and 12 noon. Lunch is for youth 18 and under. The lunches are available in the pick up loop, you will not need to get out of your car. We hope to see you there!

This is a list of fun activities that can be done OFFLINE.
https://www.theedublogger.com/files/2020/03/Offline-Activity-Ideas-Edublogs.pdf

"Sophie's Masterpiece" - Written by: Eileen Spinelli
Illustrated by: Jane Dyer https://www.storylineonline.net/books/sophies-masterpiece/S

Check out BEDTIME MATH! What a neat way to do math right before bed! http://bedtimemath.org/fun-math-at-home/

The website BRAINPOPJR. is offering free access during the school closure. This is a teacher favorite for sure! I hope your child enjoys it! https://go.brainpop.com/COVID19?utm_source=bp-com&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=free-access

"The Rainbow Fish" - A story about friendship written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9mryuEKkKc

Check out this free website that has fun educational games! http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/

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.



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

Families and care givers will be able to use the Scholastic free site for their children while they are learning at home!!
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/content/dam/classroom-magazines/magazines/support/scholastic-at-home/LAH-letter-families_rev.pdf

Brooklyn Food Pantry Announcement:
We are OPEN as always: 10 am - 2 pm (Tuesday/Thursday)
NEW TEMPORARY LOCATION: DRIVE-THROUGH ONLY: Behind the RE/Max Building on Main Street (Angel's Floral)
131 North Main Street, Brooklyn, MI 49230
[Enter Off Water Street]
FOOD/DONATION DROP-OFF: Village Peddler Gift Shoppe and Angel's Floral - During Normal Business Hours.
Questions / Special Needs / Special Arrangements: Call our HOTLINE: (517) 612-8771
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.
*Be Safe | Be Smart | Wash Hands | Limit Public Contact*


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


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.

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.