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Weekly update for Sept. 13, 2024

 

Dear CES friends and families:

 

We have had another wonderful week here at Columbia. Please make sure to mark your calendars for upcoming schedule changes and school wide events that are fast approaching. 

 

As you have heard by now, FCPS has adjusted school dismissal times on 7 Mondays throughout this school year. The first 3 - hour early release day is this upcoming Monday, September 16th. That means that our dismissal time on Monday will be at 1:05pm.

 

Please remember that students will be dismissed at 1:05pm on Monday afternoon. If you need your student to stay until 4:05pm, and have not informed the school by this point, please call the main office directly at 703-916-2500.

 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

  PTA News & Notes

 

Fall Picnic - Rescheduled Date!

the fall picnic has been rescheduled to THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th due to the forecasted rain all next week. Please join us for the annual fall picnic on the school playground September 26th from 6-8 PM. Bring your own picnic or concessions will be available. Flyers went home in folders last week.

 

Fall Spirit Wear Sale - extended to Sunday only!

We've had quite a few families reach out about the spirit wear sale that is ending soon. We have asked the vendor to keep it open until Sunday to allow any last minute orders. Click on the link below and order today!

Columbia Elementary School FALL 2024

Thank you to all who placed orders for sprit wear. Orders will be delivered to students in classrooms in two weeks.

 

Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help with events throughout the year. There are roles of all kinds from donations to day of time commitments. Please consider signing up HERE and helping us make this year’s events a success for our kids!

 

Annandale High School Pyramid Events

Our pyramid is working to build a sense of community among students. There are two upcoming high school games where elementary and middles school students will be allowed admission into the game for free with a paying adult (school spirit wear is encouraged). Please see below for details, both games will be at Annandale High School.

 

• Field Hockey will be Monday, October 7 (Varsity at play at 7:30 pm)
• Girls' Volleyball will be Wednesday, October 9 (Varsity plays at 7 pm)

 

Together in Education/Harris Teeter Partnership

Together in Education is a program where Harris Teeter shoppers can link their account to Columbia Elementary School and the school will receive funds. You can link your card online HERE or visit the customer service counter at your local Harris Teeter and tell them that you would like to link your account. Columbia Elementary School’s code is 4295.

 

Join the PTA

Join us! We would like to invite you to join the PTA to become part of a collaborative community supporting events benefiting Columbia’s students, teachers and families. The PTA fundraises for school projects and provides volunteer support for beloved events such as BINGOween, the read-a-thon and other fun events throughout the year. You can join HERE and would love if you would consider sponsoring a teacher’s membership if you can. We welcome questions, please let us know if you would like to get more involved by emailing [email protected].

 

PTA meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month and our first meeting will be September 17th at 7 PM in the library, a virtual option will be available for those unable to join in person closer to the date. 

  Scholarships for Clubs available

Are you interested in applying for a PSA scholarship for Soccer/Basketball clubs? If so, please enter your information on the following link:

https://forms.gle/m3kDXvd59swwbk5K7

 

¿Estás interesado en solicitar una beca PSA para clubes de fútbol/baloncesto? Si es así, por favor ingresa tus datos en el siguiente enlace:

Spanish Version

  🐾Save the Date 🐾 Three-Hour Early Release

September 16

 

PTA Meeting

September 17

 

PTA Event - Fall Picnic

September 19

 

Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information Meeting - AAP Levels of Service

September 24

 

PTA Event - Family Order In: Domino's Doughraiser

September 26

 

Student Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)

October 3

 

Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information Meeting - Level IV Screening and Identification Process 2nd - 5th Grade

October 8

 

Student Holiday (Indigenous Peoples' Day)

October 14

6720 Alpine Drive, Annandale, VA 22003  | Main Office: 703-916-2500
Attendance: 703-916-2525 | Web | Twitter

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Weekly update for Sept. 6, 2024

 

Dear CES friends and families:

 

It was wonderful seeing so many parents and caregivers last evening at our annual Back to School Night. I'd like to share a special shout out to all the staff that put in long hours to provide such a warm, welcoming, and informative evening for families. Parents, we are looking forward to partnering with you for another exciting school year here at the small school, with a big heart!

 

Please mark your calendars for next Tuesday, September 10th, as we will be having our annual School Picture Day! Remind your students to dress their best and smile for the cameras.

 

As you can see from many of the flyers below, we are excited this school year to be offering expanded After-School Clubs at Columbia. Please pay special attention to each club's description, requirements, and registration deadlines should you be interested in signing up your student(s).

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Take care,

 

Mike Astudillo

Proud Principal

Columbia Elementary School

 

 

  PTA News and Notes

Spirit Wear

Sprit wear sales continue through next Thursday, September 12th. There are some fun new options to choose from. You can shop HERE.

 

Fall Picnic

Join us for the annual fall picnic on the school playground September 19th from 6-8 PM. Bring your own picnic or concessions will be available. Additional details to come.

 

Together in Education/Harris Teeter Partnership

Together in Education is a program where Harris Teeter shoppers can link their account to Columbia Elementary School and the school will receive funds. You can link your card online HERE or visit the customer service counter at your local Harris Teeter and tell them that you would like to link your account. Columbia Elementary School’s code is 4295.

 

Join the PTA

We are excited about this school year and would like to invite you to join the PTA to become part of a collaborative community supporting events benefiting Columbia’s students, teachers and families. The PTA fundraises for school projects and provides volunteer support for beloved events such as BINGOween, the read-a-thon and other fun events throughout the year. You can join HERE and would love if you would consider sponsoring a teacher’s membership if you can.

 

We welcome questions, please let us know if you would like to get more involved by emailing [email protected]

PTA meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month and our first meeting will be September 17th at 7 PM in the library, a virtual option will be available for those unable to join in person closer to the date. 

Key Dates

• PTA meeting at 7 PM (9/17)
• Fall picnic 6-8 PM (9/19)
• Family night out – Dominos (9/25)

 

 

  Need help talking to your child about          school safety?

 

The National Association of School Psychologists offers tips on developmentally appropriate ways to help your child feel safe and secure at school. See the link below for more information:

 

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-families-and-educators

  🐾Save the Date 🐾 Fall Picture Day

September 10

 

Three-Hour Early Release

September 16

 

PTA Meeting

September 17

 

PTA Event - Fall Picnic

September 19

 

Student Holiday (Rosh Hashanah)

October 3

 

Student Holiday (Indigenous Peoples' Day)

October 14

6720 Alpine Drive, Annandale, VA 22003  | Main Office: 703-916-2500
Attendance: 703-916-2525 | Web | Twitter