Bridge 2 School Information (First week of classes)

August 12th, 2008 

Dear CSS Incoming Students and Families, 

This letter to inform about some important topics related to the Bridge 2 School (B2S) week and other concerns raised by parents/guardians: 

  • For the incoming 6th and 7th Graders, School begins August 25th. All students MUST attend. If you have any inconvenience, please call Dr. Maldonado or Professor Marin.
  • School hours during B2S week will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8 am – 4 pm. Tuesday and Friday: 8 am – 6 pm (Fieldtrips to Columbia University).
  • Every student must bring a brown bag lunch (school will not provide breakfast or lunch during this week)
  • The required attire is comfortable clothe (short pants, T-Shirt and sneakers. No skirts or mini-skirts will be allowed). School Uniform will be mandatory since September 2nd onwards.
  • The P.E. uniform can be purchased at the School from the 3rd week of August. (Prices: T-Shirts, $12 / Sweaters $16). In the meantime, the students may wear solid white or navy blue T-Shirts.
  • Due to some School calendar adjustments the 3rd Town Hall Meeting date still to be confirmed. We will inform you as soon as possible.
  • Please do not forget to send with your son/daughter the following documentation by August 25th:
      • All the permission slips attached in the New Student Handbook,
      • The Immunization Form (This document is critical to fulfill DOE requirements),
      • Proof of residency (If you have not done it yet),
      • Any information regarding medical conditions (including allergies) or medicines to be administrated during school hours.
  • If you have not received the student and family e-mail yet, that information will be provided during the first week of school. If you already have it, we encourage you to check on a daily basis our web site (www.columbiasecondary.org) and personal e-mails.
  • Specifically for Bridge 2 School, all students must bring:
      • An old shirt to paint in
      • A small notebook and pen
      • A water bottle
      • A baby picture (Labeled with their name on the back)
      • A copy of Freak the Mighty and reading notes. This is valid only for 6th Graders. 7th Graders will have a different activity.

 


Should you have any other question, please contact Dr. Maldonado or Professor Marin.  

We are looking forward to begin another successful School year at CSS! 
 

      Prof. Monica Marin     Dr. Jose Maldonado-Rivera

      Admissions Coordinator    Principal

      T. 212.666.1278      T. 212.666.1278

      C. 646.319.4903     C. 917.328.5463