Dear Columbia families:
It has been another exciting week at CES! We have had staff recognitions, facilities improvements, and even a fun twin-day spirit day today. In the Cafeteria and in the GYM, we have installed new electronically operated projection screens. We are also installing new overhead monitors and pooling resources to finish installing whiteboards in each classroom that still need them.
In other news, earlier today a division-wide email went out to all families in regards to changes in making guidelines taking effect on March 1st. Please carefully review your email and the www.fcps.edu website for more information.
As a reminder, next week we will have a 2-hour early release on Thursday March 3rd. Dismissal on Thursday will be at 2:05pm. We also will have no school for students on Friday, March 4th.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Take care,
Mike Astudillo
Proud Principal
Columbia Elementary School
 Mrs. Eggleton Recognized as FCPS CARES Recipient
Congratulations to Tammy Eggleton on being recognized as a February 2022 FCPS CARES recipient!
Below is the write up submitted by a Columbia ES teacher.
Tammy consistently goes above and beyond to support her students and colleagues. She plans engaging music lessons incorporating movement and instruments that the kids love, and they learn so much! Tammy is a supportive colleague and friend. She notices when her colleagues are having a bad day, and is always able to make them smile and cheer them up! She builds positive relationships and is always ready to lend a helping hand or listening ear. She is a role model for what an exemplary teammate should be, and the Columbia community is so lucky to have her! Thanks Tammy for everything you do.
Kindergarten Orientation for Rising KG students
Please share with neighbors and friends that we will be offering KG orientation in person at Columbia ES on Thursday March 31st, with sign-in at 2:45pm. The orientation is for families and children who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2022.
The orientation will give you the opportunity to meet our Kindergarten Team and other Columbia staff members, learn about our Kindergarten program, see what a day in the life of a kindergartener looks like, and provide you with a Q&A session to answer any questions you may have. Learn more about Kindergarten Orientation at Columbia.
March 31, 2022
Sign in is at 2:45pm
Orientation begins at 3:00pm
For more information, see our school website:
https://columbiaes.fcps.edu/event/kindergarten-orientation
Opportunity for Siblings of those with Special Needs
If you have children between 2nd and 5th grade, who are siblings of those with a disability, they are welcome at a Sibshops event on Friday March 4th, which is a student holiday.
It’s a wonderful way for them to get support, connect with peers, and have fun! Virtual and in-person groups are available.
The in-person Sibshop will be at Providence Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA, 22031) from 9am-12pm, and the virtual Sibshop from 1-2:30pm.
You may register them by clicking on this Google Form link Sibshops March 4th Registration Form . For further information, please contact Andrea Bylykbashi at AVBylykbashi@fcps.edu.
Have you placed your Art to Remember order yet?
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
All orders are due by Friday, March 11. 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 mbmckenna@fcps.edu.
Girl Scout Cookies - February 26th
Columbia Elementary Girl Scout Troops will be holding a drive-through cookie booth at the school on Saturday, February 26th, from 10am-2pm. You can support local troops and get your favorite Girl Scout cookies without ever leaving your car!
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