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Words of Gratitude from a Parent
Dave and I wanted to take a moment to let you know that Cara could not be luckier to have Ms. Lindsey and Ms. Theresa as her teachers. Although Ms. Ariel is not Cara’s official teacher, Cara often plays with her throughout the day is just loves interacting and playing with her and giving her…
Read MoreHandwriting Still Matters
Why Handwriting is Still Essential in the Keyboard Age By: Perri Klass, M.D. Do children in a keyboard world need to learn old-fashioned handwriting? There is a tendency to dismiss handwriting as a nonessential skill, even though researchers have warned that learning to write may be the key to, well, learning to write. Beyond the emotional connection…
Read MoreLIFE CUBBY COMING TO A PRESCHOOL NEAR YOU, Columbia Academy – Maple Lawn that is!
WHAT IS LIFE CUBBY? Since 2011, LifeCubby has provided real-time communication solutions for child care centers and the parents that they serve. LifeCubby is the most innovative solution on the market. Teachers use the LifeCubby Classroom App for quick and accurate classroom documentation. LifeCubby is Easy-to-Use – As a Parent Engagement tool, LifeCubby is a recognized…
Read MoreWords From A Parent
My son attends Columbia Academy. It has been an incredible year for him. His teacher really loves him for who he is. All of the teachers are actually amazing and the class sizes is very small. They have after care after school and clubs for the students. Misbehavior effecting others is not tolerated by the…
Read MoreA Note From A Parent
I know people only have a tendency to reach out when things are going wrong (myself included). However, I wanted to let you know that I think you are doing an excellent job. I have seen a big positive change in my son. I thought I would email you and just say Thank You. Thank…
Read MoreHow To Be A Great Grandparent
A lot has changed in parenting since grandparents were parents! Learn the latest research based information to balance your tried and true skills with current best practices. Discuss your role as a grandparent verses being the parent. Discover ways to safeguard your home for infants and toddlers and gather important resources to help support your…
Read MoreThanksgiving Project Ideas For Preschoolers
Many teachers are always looking for the most fun crafting projects for their students! At a young, preschool age, children love partaking in arts and crafts during class learning time. Incorporating art into the education system not only encourages creativity, but also stimulates the imagination. Since children have the most creative minds of all, having art projects…
Read MoreUNICEF Drive Results
The “Trick of Treat for Unicef” drive is over and we thank everyone who contributed! The students brought in $573.73 in all! UNICEF can now utilize these funds to help children live healthy lives and have bright futures! You can learn more about UNICEF at www.unicefusa.org
Read MoreWMAR ABC2 Launches 2 Cans For Kids Food Drive
WMAR ABC2, Columbia Academy, and the Maryland Food Bank are teaming up to keep Baltimore area children from going hungry with the 2 Cans For Kids Food Drive! More than 503,000 people in the Maryland Food Bank’s service area are currently food insecure, lacking access to sufficient amounts of nutritious food. Of that number, approximately…
Read MoreThe Faces Of Hunger In Our Community Will Surprise you
More than 457,000 people in the Maryland Food Bank’s service area are currently food insecure, lacking access to sufficient amounts of nutritious food. Of that number, 179,000 are children. Over the course of the past year, more than 6,200 children have become food insecure in our community. To battle the issue, Columbia Academy, ABC 2…
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