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Weekly update for March 24, 2023

 

Dear Columbia friends and families:

 

It's hard to believe that we only have one more week of school before spring break! Please mark your calendars for a few scheduling items to keep in mind as we look forward to April:

 

Friday, March 31st - Spirit Wear - Book Character Day

Monday, April 3rd - Friday April 7th - Spring Break 

Thursday, April 13th - End of 3rd Quarter - Dismissal at 2:05pm

Friday, April 14th - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday

Friday, April 21st - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

 

Spring Direct Donation Campaign Ends Today

Please donate today to support the Columbia ES PTA in their fundraising goal of $7,400 for the Spring Direct Donation campaign. All proceeds will go toward replacing up to six whiteboards in our classrooms and two friendship benches for outside the school. So far they have raised $1,505. 

You can donate on Memberhub (https://columbiapta.memberhub.com/store/items/833023) or return your donation (cash or check payable to Columbia ES PTA) in an envelope labeled to the PTA with your child to return to the office on Monday. Thank you to all who have supported this effort. 

 

Domino's Dough-Raiser - 3/29/2023

Remember to order Domino's pizza on Wednesday, March 29th and use the code DN3 to support Columbia ES!

 

Have you placed your Art to Remember order?

 

TODAY, Friday, March 24th is the order deadline for free shipping to school!

 

Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping! https://arttoremember.com/school/z2phtl

Volunteers Needed! We will need help sorting orders for distribution when they arrive in mid-April. If you are interested in helping, please reach out to our Art teacher Mrs. McKenna [email protected].

Main Office Closed During Spring Break

The main office will be closed the week of spring break, April 3 - 7. The main office will reopen on April 13th. If you have any administration concerns while the main office is closed, please email Mr. Astudillo at [email protected] or Mrs. Patel at [email protected]

Columbia Staff Spotlight

This week's spotlight is on Ali Stone. Ms. Stone is our amazing multi-age classroom teacher! Read all about Ms. Stone!

This week's spotlight is on Marcia Barner. Ms. Barner is one of our amazing preschool autism class instructional assistants! Read all about Ms. Barner!

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Weekly update for March 17, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

It has been another great week at Columbia Elementary School! See below for this week's news and notes. Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

Strategic Plan Feedback Survey closes 3/20/23

 

Your Input Needed: Is FCPS' strategic planning process heading in the right direction? Take a survey and tell FCPS what you think about the first draft of Strategic Plan goals. https://survey.k12insight.com/r/ParentStrategicPlan

 

Spring Direct Donation Campaign through 3/24

 

Please donate today to support the Columbia ES PTA in their fundraising goal of $7,400 for the Spring Direct Donation campaign. All proceeds will go toward replacing up to six whiteboards in our classrooms and two friendship benches for outside the school. You can donate on Memberhub (https://columbiapta.memberhub.com/store/items/833023) or return the flyer that went home on Tuesday with cash or check (payable to Columbia ES PTA). Thanks for your support!

Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety for Families

As a parent, you might be wondering what apps and games are age-appropriate for your child. How can you help your child enjoy technology and media in a safe way? FCPS recommends a four-pronged approach for supporting children. This approach will help your child become a smart, safe and balanced user of technology.  The first approach is establishing expectations by developing and enforcing media and device plans. 

Establish Expectations at Home

Families are urged to develop device and media use plans. Plans will take into account each child's age, health, personality, and developmental stage. The effects of technology and media use on children also depend on the:

• Content type and quality (age-appropriate, educational).
• Context of use (when, where, why, how and with whom).
• Degree to which its use supports critical thinking.
• Degree to which it promotes creation over consumption.
• Degree to which it is active versus passive

These factors are important to consider before setting expectations for each child. These resources will help parents set expectations:

• Device Contracts and Media Agreements from Common Sense Media (translations available)
• Family Tech Planners from Common Sense Media 
• Family Media Plan from the American Academy of Pediatrics
• The Smart Talk from Lifelock

Get advice to common questions:

• Ask the Mediatrician from the Center on Media and Child Health
• Parent Concerns from Common Sense Media

Annual Book Fair is coming soon!

 

The Spring Book Fair will be happening the week before Spring Break from March 27 to March 31. The book fair will be open during school hours throughout the week and there will be a special Family Night at the Book Fair on Tuesday, March 28 from 5:00 to 6:30pm. 

 

We would love to have volunteers who can help out at the Book Fair during the school day and on our Family Night. 

 

Please sign up using this form: Sign up here 

 

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Spring Book Fair!

Have you placed your Art to Remember order yet?

Only 1 more week to order your Art to Remember items and receive FREE SHIPPING!

Orders are due next Friday, March 24th. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping! https://arttoremember.com/school/z2phtl

Any orders placed after March 24 will need to be shipped to home. You can share your child’s code with extended family and friends to order keepsakes as well. If you have questions, please reach out to our Art teacher Mrs. McKenna [email protected].

Proposed Updates to the SR&R 

• Newsletter: Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities The Department of Special Services will be hosting two virtual meetings for the FCPS community regarding proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Regulation. Please join one of the meetings below via Zoom (click the date to register):

• Tuesday, March 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Participants will have an opportunity to learn about the suggested updates and ask questions via Zoom Chat. Language interpretation will be available in Spanish. A certified deaf interpreter will be available as well. 

Beginning Monday, March 20, families and staff will also be able to provide feedback on proposed updates to the SR&R via a short survey. Please stay tuned for details. Visit FCPS’ website for more information.   

• Spanish:Actualizaciones Propuestas a los Derechos y Responsabilidades del EstudianteEl Departamento de Servicios Especiales tendrá dos reuniones virtuales para la comunidad de FCPS con respecto a las actualizaciones propuestas a la Regulación de Derechos y Responsabilidades del Estudiante (SR&R). Por favor, únase a una de las reuniones a continuación a través de Zoom (haga clic en la fecha para registrarse):

• Martes, 21 de Marzo, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• Monday, March 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de conocer las actualizaciones sugeridas y hacer preguntas a través de Zoom Chat. Habrá interpretación en español. También estará disponible un intérprete certificado para personas sordas. A partir del lunes, 20 de Marzo, las familias y el personal también podrán dar su opinión sobre las actualizaciones propuestas para el SR&R a través de una breve encuesta. Por favor manténgase en sintonía para más detalles. Visite el sitio web de FCPS para más información.

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

Friday, April 14, 2023, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register for SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs! 

View the individual event page if you would like to share this event with others.

Columbia Staff Spotlight

This week's spotlight is on Kim Frye. Ms. Frye is our awesome occupational therapist! Read all about Ms. Frye!

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Weekly update for March 10, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

I hope you have had a great week! Looking towards next week, on Tuesday evening we have our monthly PTA meeting. There are many opportunities for parents to get involved as we move in to the spring season. Here are the details to join Tuesday night's meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84306684302?pwd=Ry9nTkhhMFBVSGZjRGpyUEdiMDNiUT09

Meeting ID: 843 0668 4302

Passcode: 328745

 

Also next week, on Thursday evening we are proud to present a parent workshop provided by our wonderful wellness team here at Columbia ES. Please mark your calendars and see below for more details.

 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

Congratulations, Mrs. McKenna!

Columbia Elementary is proud to celebrate Michelle McKenna for achieving her National Board of Professional Teaching recertification. The National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students and schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. The positive impact on educators, their students, and schools has been documented in numerous research studies. Columbia is so proud of Mrs. McKenna's continued dedication and professionalism! Read the feature about Mrs. McKenna on the Columbia webpage.

The STEAM Room is looking for donations!

The STEAM lab is collecting toilet paper rolls for a project! We would appreciate your help in collecting donations! Please send in your donations to the front office labeled for Room 111. Thank you for your help in donating and collecting supplies! 

Only 2 weeks left to place your Art to Remember order!  

 

The order deadline is Friday, March 24th to qualify for free shipping to school. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping! https://arttoremember.com/school/z2phtl

Orders will be shipped to school in mid-April. Also feel free to share your child’s code with extended family and friends. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Art teacher Michelle McKenna [email protected].

 

Mason District Roundtable

Join Dr. Ricardy Anderson for a virtual Mason District Roundtable

 

Guest presenters:

• Joash Chung, Manager of Tutoring Services, will provide an introduction to Tutor.com, highlighting the many online tutoring services available to students.
• Leigh Burden, Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services, will provide an overview of the FY 2024 Advertised Budget.

 

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Register to Attend (Zoom)

Spanish interpretation will be available. Please indicate if another language is needed.

 

Learn more about Tutor.com

Learn more about the FCPS Budget

 

FCPS Community Meeting on Opioid Awareness

Date: Monday, March 13

Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Location: Fairfax High School Auditorium (enter through Door #1), 

3501 Lion Run, Fairfax, VA 22030

About the Presentation: 

Silent No More, Overdose Prevention Initiative: Outreach on Invisible Dangers (O.P.I.O.I.D.)

United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Virginia in partnership with Drug Enforcement Administration

Featuring a series of experts including family members who have lost a loved one to overdose, law enforcement, federal prosecutor, mental health expert, medical doctor, former substance user in recovery

• The raw stories of young people who became addicted to opioids and how substance use disorder affects their relationships and their lives
• The testimony of family members who lost loved ones to overdose deaths
• Real life information about what these drugs look like, where they come from, and how fentanyl is being used to make fake pills sold on the street
• Real cases of young people prosecuted for killing their friends by illegally sharing drugs
• The relationship between mental health and substance use disorder
• The science behind addiction: How opioids hijack the brain
• Recovery IS POSSIBLE; there is HOPE in getting help!

Columbia Staff Spotlight

This week's spotlight is on Maria Lizama. Mrs. Lizama is one of our amazing Kindergarten instructional assistants! Read all about Mrs. Lizama!

This week's spotlight is on Meagan Tiedemann. Ms. Tiedemann is our awesome physical therapist! Read all about Ms. Tiedemann!

This week's spotlight is on Ismael Valdez. Mr. Valdez is our awesome school psychologist! Read all about Mr. Valdez!

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Weekly update for March 2, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

We have had a spirited Read-a-thon week at Columbia ES! Thank you to everyone who planned, organized, promoted and supported this fun and engaging event. Good luck to all those competing for the most minutes read, you still have time!

 

As a reminder, dismissal will be at 2:05pm and tomorrow is a student holiday.

 

Also as a reminder, student and staff safety is always a top priority for our school community. One area for growth is the school parking lot. As the weather gets warmer and we have more foot traffic on school grounds during arrival and dismissal, please remember to walk across traffic only in painted crosswalks. Additionally, please DRIVE SLOWLY when on school grounds, especially around the corner towards the SACC pickup/drop off location. Only working together can we provide the level of safety that CES students and staff deserve every day. Thank you!

 

I hope you enjoy the long weekend for students and we'll see everyone back on Monday, March 6th.

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

Columbia Staff Spotlight

This week's spotlight is on Kim Denton. Mrs. Denton is our awesome instructional coach! Read all about Mrs. Denton!

This week's spotlight is on Shea Hestmark. Ms. Hestmark is one of our amazing 2nd grade teachers. Read all about Ms. Hestmark!

This week's spotlight is on Abby Volcansek. Ms. Volcansek is our awesome strings teacher! Read all about Ms. Volcansek!

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Weekly update for February 24, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

We have had another exciting week at Columbia ES. It was wonderful seeing so many families join us for our annual Heritage Night on Thursday evening. We are grateful for the rich diversity in our community! Check out the Family Heritage Night Feature on our website with photos!

As a reminder, next week will be a shortened one for students. Please see below for details. Additionally - next week we will have our annual Read-a-Thon. See below for details as well.

• Thursday, March 2nd - Early Release, dismissal at 2:00pm
• Friday, March 3rd - No School for students; School Planning Day for staff
• Friday March 3rd - Rising Kindergarten Orientation at 3:00pm

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

 

The 2023 Read-a-thon is next week!

This year we are running the Read-a-Thon during Read Across America Week, February 27 – March 5. The PTA has teamed up with our wonderful librarian Chad Brizek, and our amazing Reading teacher Louise Sperling, to create fun and exciting ways for students to participate. 

There will be incentives and prizes!

• The class that reads the most total minutes will win a PIZZA PARTY sponsored by the PTA.
• The student who reads the most minutes from each class will win a $10 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the spring book fair.
• The top 15 students that read the most minutes will be able to choose a prize from the PTA TOY CART.

How can you help?

• Please encourage your child/children to read independently for AT LEAST 20 MINUTES each day or more! Reading aloud to younger children will count toward our goal. Older siblings can read aloud to younger ones and both can record the minutes.
• Contact your teacher and ask if you can come in to be a guest reader.
• Remind your child to enter his/her minutes into the reading log AND to bring it to school on March 6th.
• Reading log can also be submitted online using the QR code below

Thank you for your support in focusing on creating a community of readers!   

 

-The Columbia PTA

Estimados padres de la Escuela Primaria Columbia,

¡La PTA se complace en lanzar nuestro evento anual de Read-a-Thon

Este año estamos llevando a cabo el Read-a-Thon durante la Semana de Read Across America, del 27 de febrero al 5 de marzo. Nuestro maravilloso bibliotecario Chad Brizek y nuestra maravillosa profesora de lectura Louise Sperling han creado una semana de diversión para animar a nuestros estudiantes a leer.

 

¡Habrá incentivos y premios!

• La clase que lea la mayor cantidad de minutos totales ganará una FIESTA DE PIZZA patrocinada por la PTA.
• El estudiante que lea la mayor cantidad de minutos de cada clase ganará un CERTIFICADO DE REGALO de $ 10  para la feria del libro de primavera.
• Los 15 mejores estudiantes que lean más minutos podrán elegir un premio del CARRITO DE JUGUETES de la PTA.

¿Cómo puedes ayudar?

• ¡Anime a su hijo / hijos a leer de forma independiente durante AL MENOS 20 MINUTOS cada día o más! Leer en voz alta a los niños más pequeños contará para nuestra meta. Los hermanos mayores pueden leer en voz alta a los más pequeños y ambos pueden grabar los minutos.
• Póngase en contacto con su profesor y pregúntele si puede venir a ser un lector invitado.
• Recuérdele a su hijo que ingrese sus minutos en el registro de lectura Y que lo lleve a la escuela el 6 de marzo.
• El registro de lectura también se puede enviar en línea con el QR code arriba

¡Gracias por su apoyo para centrarse en la creación de una comunidad de lectores!   

 

-La PTA de Columbia

Art to Remember Fundraiser

Hello, Columbia families and friends!

Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on the link below and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping! https://arttoremember.com/school/Z2PHTL

 

Paper order forms with online order codes will be sent home with your child next week, but you can go ahead and view their artwork and place orders at the link above. All orders are due by Friday, March 24th. Also feel free to share your child’s code with extended family and friends. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Art teacher Michelle McKenna [email protected].

 

Parental Notifications and Policy 3290: Sexually Explicit Content

A Virginia law passed in spring 2022 requires schools to create a policy for parental notification of sexually explicit content/materials. In December 2022, the School Board adopted FCPS Policy 3290: Parental Notification Regarding Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content. 

FCPS has had policies in place for many years regarding the review of instructional materials, communication with parents, and options for alternative instructional materials.

An expectation of this new policy is the 30-day parental notification requirement of sexually explicit content in instructional materials assigned or selected by teachers. After reviewing the notification letter, parents or caregivers who prefer to choose alternative instructional materials for their child must submit this form to the appropriate teacher within the 30-day notification window. View Policy 3290 for more information.

Spanish:Notificaciones a los Padres y Política 3290: Contenido Sexualmente Explícito

Una ley de Virginia aprobada en la primavera de 2022 requiere que las escuelas creen una política para la notificación a los padres de contenido/materiales sexualmente explícitos. En Diciembre de 2022, la Junta Escolar adoptó la Política 3290 de FCPS: Notificación a los Padres sobre Materiales de Instrucción con Contenido Sexual Explícito. 

FCPS ha tenido políticas por muchos años con respecto a la revisión de materiales de instrucción, comunicación con los padres, y opciones para materiales de instrucción alternativos

Una expectativa de esta nueva política es el requisito de notificación a los padres de 30 días de contenido sexualmente explícito en los materiales de instrucción asignados o seleccionados por los maestros. Después de revisar la carta de notificación, los padres o cuidadores que prefieran elegir materiales de instrucción alternativos para sus hijos deben presentar este formulario al maestro correspondiente dentro del plazo de notificación de 30 días. Consulte la Política 3290 para obtener más información.

Rising Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

Read more about the registration process. 

Spanish:Inscripción para el Kindergarten: Es tan fácil como 1-2-3...Los padres que deseen matricular a sus hijos al Kindergarten deben seguir un sencillo proceso de cinco pasos: 

 

1. Determinar la elegibilidad. 
2. Identifique su escuela local.  
3. Reunir documentos.  
4. Rellenar los formularios.  
5. Programar una cita.

. Más información sobre el proceso de inscripción.

Share Your Thoughts with Us!

What keeps you optimistic about FCPS? What are your concerns? Answer these and two other questions on our Strategic Plan Feedback Form, and help shape our school division’s future. 

• Spanish:¡Comparta sus opiniones con nosotros!

¿Qué lo mantiene orgulloso de FCPS? ¿Cuáles son sus preocupaciones? Conteste estas y otras dos preguntas en nuestro Formulario de Comentarios del Plan Estratégico, y ayude a formar el futuro de nuestra división escolar.

Columbia Staff Spotlight

This week's Columbia Staff Spotlight is on Ali Morrison. Ms. Morrison is one of our awesome 2nd grade teachers! Read all about Ms. Morrison!

This week's Columbia Staff Spotlight is on Ksenia Neubert. Ms. Neubert is one of our awesome 1st grade teachers! Read all about Ms. Neubert!

This week's Columbia Staff Spotlight is on Snejana Alt. Mrs. Alt is one of our amazing instructional assistants! Read all about Mrs. Alt!

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Weekly update for February 17, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

It was such an exciting and productive week at Columbia ES! On Monday we kicked off the week with the 100th day of school, on Tuesday we had our monthly PTA meeting and it was Valentine's day of course, and today we are wrapping up the week with a school wide morning meeting and faculty soup luncheon. Thank you to all the volunteers, teachers, parents, students and community members who continue to make this such a wonderful place to teach and learn!

 

As a reminder, there will be no school on Monday in celebration of President's Day. We are also very excited for next week's Columbia Family Heritage Night on Thursday February 23rd at 6pm. See below for more details.

 

Have a wonderful three day weekend and we'll see all our Cougars back on Tuesday, February 21st. 

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

Family Heritage Night! Thursday, February 23rd at 6:00 p.m.

We are excited to welcome families and friends to CES for this event as we celebrate together the rich cultures and diversity that make our community so wonderful.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to bring a dish to share – we’re looking forward to enjoying all the wonderful cooking. If you need a reminder for what you volunteered to bring, please contact Terri Radziewski in the front office at [email protected].

 

Kindergarten Orientation for 2023-2024

Rising Kindergarten students and families are invited to join CES for our annual Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, March 3rd at 3pm. More information to come!

 

Late arrivals reminder

Students arriving to school after 9:20 AM must be accompanied inside by an adult to sign them in. The safety and security of our building is of utmost importance and students must be with a guardian upon entering the building. Thank you for your cooperation!

 

Clothing donations now being accepted!

From time to time, our students will need a change of clothes in generally unexpected situations. Our wonderful school counselor, Ms. Robinson, is running low on extra clothes for kids to change into when these needs arise. If you have any extra kids clothes you would like to donate it would be greatly appreciated. We are especially in need of boys pants. Reach out to Ms. Robinson with any questions. Thank you!

[email protected]

 

  News from the PTA

 

Domino's Dough Raiser: February 22

Please order Domino's on Wednesday, February 22 and use code DN3 at checkout online or in-person at the store so Columbia ES can receive 20% of the proceeds. All of the orders make a difference and help our school achieve our fundraising goals.

 

Share a Business Contact with the PTA

Know a business that may be interested in supporting Columbia ES through a sponsorship or donation? Please share that information with the PTA Board by completing this form: Business Contact Form. The fundraising committee and the PTA board have secured $3,700 in business sponsors but need to raise $1,300 more by March 1st to hit their goal. Thank you for supporting the PTA!

  Columbia Staff Spotlight

We have three amazing CES staff members to spotlight this week!

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is on Michelle McKenna. Mrs. McKenna is our outstanding art teacher! Read all about Mrs. McKenna!

 

 

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is also on Caryn Lee. Mrs. Lee is one of our awesome ESOL teachers! Read all about Mrs. Lee!

 

 

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is also on Angela Anderson. Ms. Anderson is our wonderful preschool autism teacher! Read all about Ms. Anderson!

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Weekly update for February 10, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

 

It has been another great week at Columbia ES this week. Hard to believe that Monday will be the 100th day of school! We are so proud of how these young scholars have grown so much already this school year. Let's keep up the great work for the next 80 school days! Have a wonderful weekend.

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

PTA Soup Luncheon - Volunteers needed!

The annual CES Teacher Soup Lunch is scheduled for Friday, February 17th.   

The PTA needs volunteers to sign up and support this great activity for the amazing faculty and staff at Columbia ES. Please see the link below to volunteer:

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EA8AD29A2F94-8thannual

 

 

Volunteers Needed for FCPS Salad Bar Opening!

Volunteers are needed to assist students at the salad bar during the grand re-opening on February 28th and beyond.

Volunteers should check in with the cafeteria manager or food services specialist for specific instructions when they arrive after they have signed in at the office.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! I

f you have questions, please email Terri Radziewski, [email protected]

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094bafa628abfdc52-volunteers#/

 

Columbia Staff Spotlight

For this week's spotlight, we have three amazing staff members!

Mrs. Belton is one of our awesome preschool autism class instructional assistants.  Read all about Mrs. Belton!

Ms. Hudak is our amazing kindergarten and first grade special education teacher! Read all about Ms. Hudak!

Mrs. Lemak is one of our rock star ESOL teachers! Read all about Mrs. Lemak!

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Weekly update for February 3, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

 

We have had a great start to the 3rd quarter of school! See below for this week's announcements and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

 

The Salad Bar is coming back!

Real Food for Kids is excited that, after a three-year hiatus, salad bars are back and scheduled to open in February.

School salad bars provide access to critical nutrition – fresh whole fruits and vegetables as well as quality protein sources – that are a huge step in ensuring students are well-nourished and supporting them to be eager and active learners.

We are excited to have this option available to students and are in need of volunteers to help on the first days of the re-opening. See the links below for more information:

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094bafa628abfdc52-volunteers#/

 

https://columbiaes.fcps.edu/announcements/fcps-salad-bar-opening-february-volunteers-needed

 

Summer Learning Programs Registration: Opening Soon!

FCPS’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA/E-IFTA) camps opened for registration on Wednesday, February 1. 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) 

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to give current K-6 students an opportunity to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Visit the TAC webpage for more information. 

CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 7-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Visit the CSA website for more information and registration.

Institute for the Arts Camps (IFTA)

IFTA is a two- or four-week summer enrichment program for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 90 classes in art, dance, health and physical education 9, music, self-directed economics and personal finance, and theater. Visit the IFTA website for more information and registration. 

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four classes every day related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create classes that are fun and engaging. Visit the E-IFTA website for more information and registration. 

• Spanish:Inscripción en los Programas de Aprendizaje de Verano: ¡Abriendo Pronto! Los campamentos de Educación Profesional y Técnica (CTE) y los campamentos del Instituto para las Artes (IFTA/E-IFTA) de FCPS abrirán sus inscripciones el miércoles, 1 de Febrero. 

Carrera y Educación Técnica (CTE) 

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) es un campamento de exploración de una semana de duración diseñado para dar a los estudiantes de K-6 una oportunidad de explorar STEAM, culinaria, salud, oficios, y las áreas de negocios y marketing. Visite la página web de TAC para obtener más información. 

Academia de Verano CTE (CSA) es un programa de una semana de enriquecimiento que permite a los estudiantes en los grados 7-11 a profundizar en las áreas del programa CTE, desarrollar habilidades, y comenzar la exploración de carreras. Visite el sitio web de la CSA para obtener más información.

Campamentos del Instituto de las Artes (IFTA)

IFTA es un programa de enriquecimiento de verano de dos o cuatro semanas para estudiantes que actualmente están en los grados 6-11. Los estudiantes eligen entre casi 90 clases de arte, danza, salud y educación física 9, música, economía autodirigida y finanzas personales, y teatro. Visite el sitio web de la IFTA para obtener más información.  

E-IFTA es un campamento semanal de arte para estudiantes de 2º a 5º grado a los que les encanta cantar, bailar, actuar, actuar, hacer y crear. Los estudiantes participan en cuatro clases diarias relacionadas con la danza, la música, el teatro y las artes visuales. Trabajan con profesores de bellas artes de FCPS que crean clases divertidas y atractivas. Visite el sitio web de E-IFTA para obtener más información.

 

Family Heritage Night

Thursday, February 23rd - 6:00-7:30 p.m.

 

Join us on Thursday, February 23rd at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate our diverse community!  It will be an evening of delicious food, warm fellowship with CES families and staff, and great student entertainment!  All Columbia families are invited to bring a dish (enough for 10-12 people).  In addition, feel free to dress in clothes from your family culture, if you wish. At 7:00, we will go to the gym to participate in folk dancing (don’t worry – Columbia staff and your student will teach you the dances!). 

 

Please RSVP by Friday, February 17th  by using this RSVP Form.

 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tutor.com - Extra Help for Students at No Cost to Families 

With Tutor.com through Schoology, FCPS students are able to get learning help at any time, even from bilingual tutors! Students in FCPS meet with tutors thousands of times each week to practice reading, prepare for an upcoming math test, write computer programs, study for the SAT, or to get feedback on scholarship essays–all at no cost to their families! If you haven’t already, we encourage you to take just a few minutes to connect with a tutor with your child. More info about Tutor.com in FCPS is available here.

Columbia Staff Spotlights!

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is Ms. Robinson. New to CES this year, Ms. Robinson is our amazing school counselor. Read all about Ms. Robinson! 

This week's staff spotlight is also on Mrs. Del Signore. She is one of our awesome instructional assistants. Read all about Mrs. Del Signore! 

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Weekly update for January 25, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

 

Today marks the last day of the 2nd quarter of school. It's hard to believe that this school year is half way over and I'm so proud of the students and staff at CES for all their hard work, collaboration, and commitment to this small school with a big heart. Additionally, it has been wonderful to see all the family engagement, support, and participation with events in and around the school and community thus far this school year. We are looking forward to a great second half of the year with everyone!

 

As a reminder, we have a 2-hour early release today; students will be dismissed at 2:05pm. Thursday and Friday of this week will be student holidays.

 

We will see all of our Cougars back on Monday, January 30th for the first day of the 3rd quarter of school. 

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

After School Clubs

Columbia ES will be offering after school clubs this spring and we are working behind the scenes to prepare and organize this year's offerings. Please click on the link below for a google form that will help us plan for these after school clubs. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!

https://forms.gle/yqmjH3gaXpmfceoS9

 

Domino's Pizza tonight!

Our wonderful PTA's ongoing fundraising partnership continues today with Domino's Pizza. Please use the code: DN3 to support Columbia Elementary School and the Domino's Dough Raiser. Thank you for your continued support.

 

FCPS Community Forum

In support of the development of the FCPS strategic plan, there will be a community forum being hosted by FCPS School Board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson, on Thursday, Feb 2nd from 6:30-8:00pm at Mason Crest ES.

Registration is open here. 

 

Staff Spotlight #1

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Hitchings. Mrs. Hitchings is one of our amazing kindergarten teachers! Read all about Mrs. Hitchings! 

Staff Spotlight #2

This week's Columbia Staff Spotlight is also on Ms. Martin is our amazing 2nd-grade special education teacher! Read all about Ms. Martin!

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Weekly update for January 25, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

 

Today marks the last day of the 2nd quarter of school. It's hard to believe that this school year is half way over and I'm so proud of the students and staff at CES for all their hard work, collaboration, and commitment to this small school with a big heart. Additionally, it has been wonderful to see all the family engagement, support, and participation with events in and around the school and community thus far this school year. We are looking forward to a great second half of the year with everyone!

 

As a reminder, we have a 2-hour early release today; students will be dismissed at 2:05pm. Thursday and Friday of this week will be student holidays.

 

We will see all of our Cougars back on Monday, January 30th for the first day of the 3rd quarter of school. 

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

After School Clubs

Columbia ES will be offering after school clubs this spring and we are working behind the scenes to prepare and organize this year's offerings. Please click on the link below for a google form that will help us plan for these after school clubs. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!

https://forms.gle/yqmjH3gaXpmfceoS9

 

Domino's Pizza tonight!

Our wonderful PTA's ongoing fundraising partnership continues today with Domino's Pizza. Please use the code: DN3 to support Columbia Elementary School and the Domino's Dough Raiser. Thank you for your continued support.

 

FCPS Community Forum

In support of the development of the FCPS strategic plan, there will be a community forum being hosted by FCPS School Board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson, on Thursday, Feb 2nd from 6:30-8:00pm at Mason Crest ES.

Registration is open here. 

 

Staff Spotlight #1

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is Mrs. Hitchings. Mrs. Hitchings is one of our amazing kindergarten teachers! Read all about Mrs. Hitchings! 

Staff Spotlight #2

This week's Columbia Staff Spotlight is also on Ms. Martin is our amazing 2nd-grade special education teacher! Read all about Ms. Martin!

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Weekly update for January 20, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

It was another great week at Columbia ES. As a reminder, next week will be the last week of the 2nd quarter of school. Please note that we will have two full days of school on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a 2-hour early release day on Wednesday, and student holidays on Thursday and Friday. Please see below for more details:

 

• Wednesday, January 25th - Dismissal at 2:05pm
  • Also - it's Domino's Pizza Night, remember to use code DN3
• Thursday, January 26th - Staff Development Day, Student Holiday
• Friday, January 27th - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday

 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

Columbia Staff Spotlights!

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is Patty Song! Ms. Song is one of our awesome Kindergarten teachers! Read all about Ms. Song!

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is also on Candy Kwiecinski! Mrs. Kwiecinski, or "Mrs. K", is also one of our amazing Kindergarten teachers! Read all about Mrs. Kwiecinski!

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Weekly update for January 13, 2023

 

Dear CES families and friends:

It has been another exciting week at Columbia ES! Next week, we have no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 

 

On Wednesday of next week, we hope to see you and your family at our Family Learning Fair any time between 6pm - 7:30pm. There will be fun learning games and opportunities for all. Please see below for more information. 

 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

Here comes the Bus! FCPS Transportation

The two links below are important for all parents of bus riders. Please consider using the "here comes the bus" app to track your child's bus in the morning/afternoon. Also, if a bus is running late, the second link below is a running list that is maintained centrally by area transportation services. For more information/questions, please feel free to call the main office:

 

https://www.fcps.edu/resources/safety-and-transportation/transportation-services/here-comes-bus-mobile-app  

 

https://busdelay.fcps.edu/ 

  Magnet School Application & Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
• Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
• Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
• Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Interested parents may find more information here:  https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery.

 

  CES Supports Annandale Food Pantry

On behalf of the Annandale High School Food Pantry, we want to thank you and the entire Columbia Elementary School family for the generous donations of food items during your November - December food drive.  We set records for the number of families served by the AHS Pantry in November and December, and the food items received from the Columbia Elem collections helped ensure our shelves were well stocked.

 

The generosity of your Columbia Elem families in support of other families in our Annandale school district community was so inspiring.  Thank you to all!!

 

-AHS Food Pantry

  News from George Mason Regional Library

 

Greetings, Neighbors!

 

Here’s how we’re starting off 2023 at the library. Stop by George Mason Regional Library or visit us online for reading ideas, activities and more.

https://columbiaes.fcps.edu/library

 

Columbia Staff Spotlight #1

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is Paul Taylor. Mr. Taylor is one of our awesome 4th grade teachers! Read all about Mr. Taylor!

Columbia Staff Spotlight #2

This week's spotlight is on Charlotte Nguyen. Mrs. Nguyen is one of our wonderful 3rd-grade teachers! Read all about Mrs. Nguyen!

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Weekly update for January 6, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families,

 

It has been a great first week back to school after winter break. Next week, we will have our monthly PTA meeting on Tuesday night. Also on Tuesday night, over 20 of our students will participate in the Annandale Pyramid Honors Choir Concert at AHS. Congratulations to Mrs. Eggleton and all students representing us for their hard work, dedication, and musicianship.

Finally, yearbook picture re-takes will be held on Thursday morning in the GYM. If your student is new to Columbia ES, or you missed the first round of pictures back in November, please let your child's teacher know so that they can have their picture taken next Thursday.

 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

 

Friendly reminders from the main office

The safety and security of our students, staff, and facility is vitally important. As a reminder, when any visitor/parent/adult enters the building, they must enter the main office and bring a form of identification (e.g. Driver's License) to check in. This is an FCPS regulation that must be adhered to for access to the building. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe at school!

 

If your student will be missing school for an extended period of time, please make sure to submit the FCPS extended absence form to the main office for administrative review prior to the absences. The form can be found on the CES website.

 

 

FCPS CARES

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Columbia ES. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

 

  Mark your calendars!

• January 10th: PTA January Meeting
• January 12th: Fall Picture Make-up Day
• January 16th: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday; school closed
• January 18th: Family Learning Fair - 6:00pm - 7:30pm at CES
• January 25th: 2nd quarter of school ends; two-hour early release
• January 25th: Domino's Dough-raiser (use code DN3)
• January 26th & January 27th: Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays
• January 30th: 3rd quarter of school begins

  National Standards Webinar Series - January 25

National PTA is thrilled to partner with the Institute for Educational Leadership on a 5-part webinar series around the National Standards for Family-School Partnerships. This series will explore the standards by highlighting individuals and communities that are implementing exemplary family-school partnership practices. Our webinar series, Transforming Family-School Partnerships with PTA’s National Standards will kick off Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. EST with a session focused on Standard 1: Welcoming All Families. Register here.

 

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Happy New Year, CES! - Jan. 2, 2023

 

Dear CES friends and families:

 

We hope you had a wonderful winter break and that you are excited for a positive and productive 2023! Columbia ES is such a caring and special place because of the staff, students, and parents that all pull together to make this truly a small school, with a big heart.

Please see below for upcoming events in the month of January and thank you, in advance, for your continued support at home as we kickoff the 2023 calendar year together tomorrow morning!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

Mark your calendars!

• January 3rd: Welcome Back to School, Cougars! 
• January 10th: PTA January Meeting
• January 12th: Fall Picture Make-up Day
• January 16th: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday; school closed
• January 18th: Family Learning Fair - 6:30pm at CES
• January 25th: 2nd quarter of school ends; two-hour early release
• January 26th & January 27th: Student Holidays/Teacher Workdays; no school for students 
• January 30th: 3rd quarter of school begins

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Weekly update for Dec. 16, 2022

 

Dear Columbia ES friends and families:

 

Today marks the last day of school before winter break. Wishing everyone a wonderful, restful, and relaxing holiday season. Looking forward to seeing you all back at school on January 3, 2023!

 

The main office will be closed for winter break beginning on Monday, December 19th. The office will re-open on Tuesday January 3rd, when school is back in session. Please contact Mr. A at [email protected] with any questions you may have. 

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

 

K-5 Family Learning Fair - Save the date! Wednesday, January 18, 2023

6:00-7:30 p.m.

K-5 Family Learning Fair

Please join us – students too!  You’ll learn and engage in fun academic, technology, and wellness games and activities that you can also do at home.

Look for more details in early January!

 

Holiday Celebration & Resource Fair                  Hybla Valley Community Center                Saturday Dec. 17th

7950 Audubon Ave, Alexandria VA 22306

NOTE: GMU MAP Clinic will be providing a variety of FREE health services

ALSO: Neighborhood Health will be giving FREE COVID and flu shots

AND: FCHD will be there with information about our programs and services

 

 

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AAP Referrals due on Thursday Advanced Academics Deadline - December 15

 

Referrals for Level IV Screening for all students in grades 2-5 are due December 15, 2022.   For more information including the forms to complete for your child, please visit this link.  AAP Forms  If your student in grades 3-5  is a guest in the level IV classroom and you would like your child to have county identification for full time services in middle school, please complete the referral form and send it to Michelle Paper.   Please feel free to contact Michelle Paper for AAP parent presentation slides, or questions about the referral process anytime at [email protected]

 

Fecha límite para estudios académicos avanzados: 15 de diciembre

 

Las remisiones para la evaluación de nivel IV para todos los estudiantes en los grados 2-5 vencen el 15 de diciembre de 2022.  Para obtener más información, incluidos los formularios que debe completar para su hijo, visite este enlace.  AAP Forms  

Formularios AAP Si su estudiante en los grados 3-5 es un invitado en el aula de nivel IV y desea que su hijo tenga una identificación del condado para servicios de tiempo completo en la escuela intermedia, complete el formulario de referencia y envíelo a Michelle Paper. No dude en comunicarse con Michelle Paper para obtener diapositivas de presentación para padres de AAP o preguntas sobre el proceso de referencia en cualquier momento a [email protected]

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Weekly update for December 9, 2022

 

Dear CES friends and families:

 

As we prepare for the last week of school before winter break, I'd like to again thank the wonderful PTA for their ongoing support and partnership throughout the school year!

 

Next week, parent volunteers will be hosting "Five Days of Cheer" for the staff at Columbia ES. From snack carts, to a sweet shop, hot chocolate and more, our teachers and adults in the building will be appreciated each day before winter break.

 

If you haven't joined the PTA this year, it's not too late. Please join us at the December monthly PTA meeting on Tuesday, December 13th, via the zoom link below and/or visit the following site for more information: CES PTA

 

Join Zoom Meeting - Tuesday, December 13th at 7pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84306684302?pwd=Ry9nTkhhMFBVSGZjRGpyUEdiMDNiUT09

 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

Safety procedures/reminders for parents

As we move in to winter break, we would like to thank all parents for their continued support of our safety procedures before, during, and after the school day. When we return from break we will remind everyone of these procedures, and it only works well when we all work together. 

Please remember that arrival is between 9:05am and 9:20am. When dropping kids off, or picking them up, through Kiss-n-Ride, please follow staff directions and all signage posted. 

During the school day, please remember to bring Identification with you as you enter the main office. All visitors/parents must enter the main office directly upon entering the building.

Finally, please remember that dismissal is at 4:05pm each day unless if we have an early release day. Those days are communicated in advance emails from teachers and these weekly updates. Thank you!

 

Advanced Academics Deadline - December 15

 

Referrals for Level IV Screening for all students in grades 2-5 are due December 15, 2022.   For more information including the forms to complete for your child, please visit this link.  AAP Forms  If your student in grades 3-5  is a guest in the level IV classroom and you would like your child to have county identification for full time services in middle school, please complete the referral form and send it to Michelle Paper.   Please feel free to contact Michelle Paper for AAP parent presentation slides, or questions about the referral process anytime at [email protected]

 

 

  Lost and Found - Clean up over Winter Break

Over winter break, we will be donating items that have been left in the lost and found section of the cafeteria. These items have been there for a number of weeks. If you would like to double check the area before we clean up and make donations, please swing by the main office before Friday, December 16th. 

 

Open GYM for 5th Graders Starting after winter break - Friday January 6th

CES will be offering open gym each Friday morning for 5th graders, starting on Friday, January 6th.

Open gym will be available from 8:30am - 9:00am. 5th grade students can be dropped off at Door 6 and will be required to stay in the gym until 9am when they will be walked to the main entrance.

Unfortunately, no siblings or students from other grades are allowed due to space constraints in the gym. Please email Mr. A with any questions you may have. [email protected]

 

Staff Spotlights

This week’s Columbia Staff Spotlight is Joel Rivera. Mr. Rivera is our wonderful 5th grade special education teacher. Read all about Mr. Rivera!

This week's Columbia Staff Spotlight is Jeff Hewitt. Mr. Hewitt is our awesome social worker. Read all about Mr. Hewitt!

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