Dear C.B. Community Students, Caregivers and Supporters,
On Tuesday, April 9th, in a further effort to reduce the spread of COVID19 (the Corona virus), Governor Tom Wolf closed all Pennsylvania school buildings through the end of the academic school year.
As we previously advised, C.B.’s online learning system is up and running. School is in session! Students are required to attend school, participate in their classes and complete their assignments.
Our updated school calendar is posted on the website. Please note that we will continue to update our calendar as the situation changes.
Student Needs:
We realize the hardship caused to our school community by recent events. We want to do everything we can to provide caring support to our students and community during this time. In case of an emergency or if you need supp
Academics:
CB is transitioning to a condensed virtual class schedule effective 4/22/2020. Please see the updated schedule below and check your email for this update!
For the remainder of the current academic year, C.B. instruction will take place entirely online via Google Classroom and Zoom. All students have already received instructions on how and when to access live online classes and Google Classroom. Please contact Ms. Olaya , Director of Education at aolaya@cbcommunityschools.org if you need an orientation on Zoom and Google Classroom, or if you have any questions or concerns surrounding instruction,.
All Trimester 1 & 2 work has been posted by teachers on their Classroom pages. Trimester 3 assignments are posted in Google classroom as classes are taught. Students wishing to accelerate may do so at the discretion of their teachers and may be accomplished either in individual classes or through our online accredited program, Edmentum.Teachers’ contact information and Google Classroom codes can be found here: Teacher Contact Sheet and Google Classroom Codes
Graduation and Prom:
Our Prom and Graduation Ceremony are postponed. We will reschedule these events for a future date when it;s safe to do so. Graduating students will receive their diplomas as scheduled. Our updated school calendar is attached.
School Nurse:
Our school nurse practitioner is continuing to treat students via telemedicine appointments. Her hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. She can be reached by calling 267-250-2244.
Breakfast/Lunch for Students/City-supported Food Sites (for Families):
For those students who relied on our school breakfast and lunch programs, these meals are available for pickup at a number of Philadelphia public schools. Boxes of food (one per household) may be picked up on Mondays and Thursdays at one of the City-supported food sites. Please click THIS LINK to see an updated list of services provided throughout the City.
Free Diaper/Formula Pickup Sites:
For mothers who need formula, diapers or other supplies, these items are available at a number of locations throughout the City. Some diaper pickup locations require calling in advance for an appointment during designated days and times, and some are open for walk-in visits. Please click THIS LINK to see a list of locations and hours.
For updated information, please continue to check our website: www.cbcommunityschools.org. We will continue to keep you informed as plans progress. Thank you for your flexibility during this time.
Please stay safe.
The C.B. Community Schools Team
