Posts by Doug Schwartz
10 Questions To Ask On Your Preschool Tour
If you are exploring school options for your preschool-aged child, you already know that education is a valuable investment in your child’s future. Preschool allows children to experiment, explore, and discover things through everyday play within a community that understands and celebrates their developing minds. While searching for a preschool may bring about a little…
Read MoreColumbia Academy Staff Have Begun Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
March 1, 2021 We are excited to announce that many Columbia Academy staff members have begun receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Our staff have been monitoring state and local vaccine sites for available appointments from the moment K-12 teachers, support staff, and child care providers in phase 1B became eligible to receive the vaccine on January…
Read MoreColumbia Academy 2021 Summer Camp
March 1, 2021 Welcome, World Explorers! There’s no more exciting place to be than at Columbia Academy’s “The World Around Us” 2021 Summer Camp where all sorts of learning, creativity, and physical activities will take place. Campers explore engaging weekly themes that spark imagination and provide healthy exercise. With the help of our talented and professional…
Read MorePublic vs Private School Kindergarten: How to Know Which is Best For Your Child
With kindergarten on the horizon, you’re probably starting to explore school options. This year looks different than we imagined, but you still have the same goals for your child’s education: a safe environment, a joyful experience, and solid foundations for future learning. Many families feel their local public schools can meet these needs, while others…
Read MoreEnrollment for the 2021-22 school year is now open at Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School!
December 22, 2020 Enrollment for the 2021-22 school year is now open at Columbia Academy Elementary and Middle School! We expect spaces to fill up quickly and encourage you to apply today. There are so many new and exciting experiences awaiting your child at Columbia Academy! Across campus, students continue to collaborate with one another and…
Read MoreMaking a Difference in 2021
December 22, 2020 The New Year is a great opportunity to make positive changes that will impact you, your family, and your community. There are lots of wonderful ways you can make a difference in 2021, and involve your children in being a positive force of change in your family and local community: Take care…
Read More2020 Reflections
December 16, 2020 When it comes to this holiday season, there’s so much to reflect upon from the past year. We’ve had ups and downs, moments of struggle, and moments we never wanted to end. So much has happened in our families, our communities, and around the world. Instead of dwelling on the negative, much…
Read MoreThe Effects of COVID-19 on Young Learners
December 10, 2020 This school year started off with a bit of uncertainty for everyone. Many schools were and still are closed for in-person instruction. In a recent USA Today article, experts agreed that the COVID-19 pandemic means more preschool-aged children will not be ready for kindergarten. Why? Many parents report that their children no…
Read MoreHoliday Survival Tips for Parents
December 1, 2020 Don’t overload your family with plans—dedicate time to relax and enjoy these moments. It’s impossible to do everything or please everyone. Many families are spread so thin and pack so much into their holiday schedules that they don’t leave themselves time to relax. Enjoy these moments and take care of yourself. If…
Read MoreStaying Healthy and Fit When You’re Always On The Go
November 24, 2020 When you’re constantly on the go and trying to juggle the demands of work, family, and school, it’s often hard to take good care of yourself. Here are some tips on how to stay healthy and fit during these busy, stressful times: When you can, take the stairs instead of the elevator…
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