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SOL Testing
Last Tuesday we sent our testing schedule. Please note the dates for upcoming Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing.
We would really appreciate it if you would avoid appointments and vacations on testing days.
If you have any questions about SOL testing, please contact Rekha Patel at rekha.patel@fcps.edu. Thank you!
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Family Night Out (FNO)
WHERE 5857 Leesburg Pike, Bailey's Crossroads, VA 22041
WHEN Wed, Apr, 25th
FROM 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Ordering Online for Rapid Pick-Up or Delivery?*
Enter "FUND" as your Promo Code to have a portion of your proceedsdonated to Columbia ES
Bring this flyer or show an electronic version to the cashier when you place your order and we'll donate a portion of the proceeds from your purchase.*
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Summer Camps/Programs
Dear Parents,
Below are several options for
summer camps/ programs for school age children in Fairfax County. These
programs are not organized by our school but we thought the info might be
helpful for families planning for the summer. For all programs below, parents
have to organize their own transportation.
1)
The Fairfax
County Park Authority organizes Rec-Pac for children who have completed
Kindergarten through those who are entering 7th grade. Rec-Pac runs
from generally runs for 6 weeks on weekdays from 8:30AM till 3:30PM starting
July 2nd and ending August 9th. Rec-Pac will be at several other Elementary
Schools. The Rec-Pac site closest to Columbia Elementary is Annandale Terrace
Elementary. There are also inclusion Rec-Pac sites. Those sites are supported
by a site director and additional staff with disability training/ background. The
cost varies between $12 and $120/week, depending on your family’s income. The
website is:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec-pac/
2)
The Fairfax
County Neighborhood and Community Services organizes RecQuest for children who
have completed Kindergarten through those who are entering 6th grade.
(They also offer the Teens in Action Program for teens who have finished 6th
grade.)
RecQuest
generally all summer 8:30AM -5PM from June 18th till August 24th.
Free nutritious meals and snacks are offered. Rec-Quest is offered at several
community centers, including the James Lee Community Center and Bailey’s
Community Center in Falls Church. The cost varies between $30 and $70/ week,
depending on your family’s income. If you qualify for a scholarship, you pay
$10 dollars/ week. You can find additional information, including an overview
of all Rec-Quest sites and the registration forms at
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/recquest.htm
3) The Fairfax County Office for Children offers the School
Age Child Care (or SACC) program. The summer program serves children who have
completed Kindergarten through those who are entering 7th grade.
Children are eligible to attend the SACC program when all adults living in the
child’s home meet one or more of the following criteria, or any equivalent
combination: work 30 hours or more a week, attend school full time (at least 12
semester hours), attend a job training program 30 or more hours a week or
unable to work due to a disability. The
Summer SACC Program runs for 7 weeks during the summer from June 25th
till August 10th, each weekday from 7:00AM till 6:15PM. The Summer
SACC Program is offered at several locations. The SACC sites closest to
Columbia are Woodburn Elementary, Braddock Elementary and Beech Tree
Elementary. The cost for the summer program varies between (approximately) $11
and $270/ week, depending on your family’s income. You can find additional
information about Summer SACC, including an overview of all Summer SACC sites
at
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofc/school-age-child-care/programs/summer-program.htm
4) The Fairfax County Park Authority also organizes several
other Summer Day camps at Rec Centers, lakefront parks, nature centers,
historic sites, golf courses and schools throughout Fairfax County. The program
is currently accepting registrations. For complete listings and to register:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps/
5) Culmore Soccer Camp (free): https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/athletics/culmore-soccer
 Coming in June
PETER PAN JR.
- Performance dates are June 7 and 8th
- Tickets will
be available at the door and during office hours the week of the show
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 We are in desperate need of an artist parent to design/draw the backdrop on the muslin slates. The nursery, ship deck and Neverland.
ANY parent from ANY grade who has artistic talent!
Please contact Ms. Korovesis at: eakorovesis@fcps.edu
Thank you!
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Columbia ES Calendar Events
APRIL 25, 2018
Panera Baileys
APRIL 25, 2018
8:30 AM
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