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Dear C.B. Community,
We are on spring break starting on Monday, April 14, 2024 through Tuesday, April 22, 2024. We return to school on Wednesday, April 23, 2024. During this time, we will have limited access to emails.
If you need assistance prior to our April 23rd return date, please email:
Dr. Robbin Smart, Head of School: rsmart@cbcommunityschools.org or
Megan McCrea, Director of Operations: mmccrea@cbcommunityschools.org
Your email will be forwarded to the appropriate party for response.
In the event of an emergency, particularly a student emergency, please call
Dr. Robbin Smart at 215-760-5626.
Best wishes for a safe and pleasant spring break!
Dr. Robbin Smart
Head of School
Dear C.B. Community,
In observance of Presidents’ Day, C.B. is closed on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18th.
If you have an urgent matter, please contact us by phone at 215-317-6175 or via email at info@cbcommunityschools.org. The appropriate party will respond as soon as possible.
Have a safe and relaxing weekend!
Dr. Robbin Smart
Head of School
Good morning C.B. Community,
Due to inclement weather, Wednesday February 12th is an asynchronous (virtual) learning day.
We will be closed on Friday, February 14th in observance of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles’ parade and celebration.
If you have an urgent matter, please contact us by phone at 215-317-6175 or via email at info@cbcommunityschools.org. The appropriate party will respond as soon as possible.
Stay safe and GO BIRDS!
Dr. Robbin Smart
Head of School
Dear C.B. Community,
Due to extreme weather conditions, our building’s heating system is not working effectively. Therefore, we will continue with asynchronous (virtual) learning through Friday, January 24th. We will return to in person instruction on Monday, January 27, 2025.
If you have an urgent matter, please contact us by phone at 215-317-6175 or via email at info@cbcommunityschools.org. The appropriate party will respond as soon as possible.
Stay warm and stay safe!
Dr. Robbin Smart
Head of School
Important Announcement: Asynchronous Learning Day – January 6, 2025
Due to the forecasted winter storm and the potential for dangerous travel conditions, we will have an asynchronous learning day on January 6, 2025. This decision has been made to prioritize the safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Please stay safe and warm!
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
Dr. Robbin Smart
Head of School
Transform Lives & Ignite Futures: Join Us in Supporting C.B. Community Schools This Giving Tuesday!
This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to open your heart and make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable students at C.B. Community Schools!
Our mission is to provide a safe haven for youth who have faced immense challenges, including involvement in the child welfare or juvenile justice system. With your generous support, we can offer these resilient young people not just education, but also the essential resources they need such as nourishing meals, mental health care, and guidance for their futures. Together, we can help them heal, grow, and become confident, caring citizens.
Your kindness has the power to transform lives.
Thank you for considering a donation to support our mission and uplift these incredible students.
It’s not too late to make a gift today!
Dear C.B. Community:
Please be advised that, in observance of Rosh Hashanah, our teachers, students, and administrative team will not be in the building on Thursday, October 3rd, and Friday, October 4th.
During these two days, students will engage in asynchronous learning, with assignments provided to them for remote completion. Regular in-school activities will resume on Monday, October 7th.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robbin Smart
Head of School
C.B. Community Schools will be open with a two-hour delay on Monday, February 13, 2023, the day after the Super Bowl.
Students are expected to arrive at school and be in their classrooms for the start of 2nd period at 11:00 a.m.
Go Birds!
Dr. Robbin Smart
C.B. Community School is on spring break from Monday, April 11, 2022 through Friday, April 15, 2022, School will reopen on Monday, April 18, 2022.
To reach school administration over the break, please call 720-619-0508.
For student emergencies, please call 267-702-0592.
Sincerely,
Dr. Smart and the C.B. Team
Dear C.B. Community:
Please be informed that, due to predicted inclement weather, C.B. will be having an asynchronous virtual day of learning on Thursday, January 20, 2022. .
To reach school administration, please contact us at 720-619-0508.
For Student Emergencies, please contact 267-702-0592.
Dr. Smart and the C.B. Team
December 16, 2021
Since the onset of the pandemic, C.B. Community Schools, as well as many other schools and districts across the country have seen an increase in threats of violence circulating on various social media platforms, including Tik Tok. Currently, there is a video circulating on Tik Tok nationally, encouraging violence in schools on Friday, December 17, 2021.
We take each and every threat directed towards our school and members of our school community very seriously. Our school works with our local police district to monitor the situation, actively assess any threats to our school, and respond immediately as needed to help keep our school, students and staff safe. Our school staff will also be extra vigilant to help identify anything that may be out of the ordinary.
Maintaining the safe school environment our students and staff deserve takes all of us working together. Here’s how you can help:
Posting threatening language on social media is no laughing matter. Doing so violates C.B.’s Commitments and, in many cases the law, both of which can result in very real and significant consequences for students engaging in these behaviors. Supporting the safety and well-being of our students and staff is one of our most important shared responsibilities.
By working together, we can help deter these threats and the emotional impact they cause so our schools can continue to focus on helping our students heal, learn and grow.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robbin Smart and the C.B. Team
Dear C.B. Community:
We are thankful that Septa and the Transport Workers Union have reached an agreement and that there will be no strike.
As a result, C.B. students should report to school as usual on Monday morning, November 1st.
Please contact us at 267-766-3130 or info@cbcommunityschools.org if you have any questions.
Dr. Smart and the C.B. Team
Click here to view an important message regarding the current Septa strike.
Dear C.B Community,
C.B Community School and office will be closed on Wednesday, September 15 and Thursday, December 16, 2021.
School will reopen on Friday, September 17, 2021.
Also, please note that our Community Vaccine Drive is rescheduled and will now take place on October 8th (Dose 1) and October 29th (Dose 2). We will post additional details here on our website.
If you have any questions or concerns. please contact Ms. Carter or the SEL Team.
Sincerely,
Dr. Smart and the C.B. Leadership Team
Due to Mayor Kenney’s recent mandate, C.B. Community Schools will be following an all virtual model through January 1, 2021.
We hope to return to our hybrid model, combining in-person and virtual learning, on Monday, January 4, 2021. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Students having issues with schedules, credits or logging into Zoom or Google Classroom, please call 856-431-2983.
During the month of December, we will be delivering breakfast and lunch for the school week to those students who have signed up for our delivery service. If you wish to be included, please call us at 267-766-3130 or email: mmccrea@cbcommunityschools.org. Once we return to our hybrid model, we will be continuing deliveries to those students who wish to receive meals on virtual days.
Our Student Health Center is still open to students. Nurse Brown has office hours each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. APPOINTMENTS ARE PREFERRED. Nurse Brown can also be reached by phone: 267-250-2244 or email: schoolnurse@cbcommunityschools.org.
For general information or requests, please email: info@cbcommunityschools.org or call 267-766-3130.
Thank you and stay safe!
The C.B. Community Schools Team
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
Dear C.B. Community Students, Caregivers and Supporters,
On Monday, March 30, 2020, in a further effort to reduce the spread of COVID19 (the Coronavirus), Governor Tom Wolf closed all Pennsylvania schools (kindergarten through 12th grade) indefinitely.
During our mandatory school closure from March 16th through March 27th, our school team worked tirelessly to transition to an online learning system so that our students could continue their education. We are happy to report that our online learning system is now up and running.
As a result of the mandatory 2 week closure, it is necessary to cancel the scheduled Spring Recess previously scheduled for April 6 – 10, 2020. Our updated school calendar is posted on the website. Please note that we will continue to update our calendar as the situation changes.
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 support, please call Ms. Carter, Director of Student Services at (267) 466-6147.
Academics:
Until further notice, C.B. instruction will take place entirely online via Google Classroom and Zoom. All students have received a class schedule via their C.B. email as well as instructions on how and when to access live online classes and Google Classroom. Anyone needing an orientation on Zoom and Google Classroom, or with any questions or concerns surrounding instruction, please contact Ms.Olaya, Director of Education, at aolaya@cbcommunityschools.org.
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
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.
For updated information, please 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
