Weekly update for Sept. 20, 2024
Dear CES friends and families:
It has been another great week at Columbia. Next week, we will have an Advanced Academic Program (AAP) parent meeting on Tuesday, September 24th. See the flyer below for more information. We are also looking forward to seeing you at the rescheduled Fall Picnic this upcoming Thursday, September 26th at 6pm on the playground.
Also coming up soon, our Student Council Association (SCA) will offer Spirit Day opportunities for students throughout the school year. For the first Spirit Day of this school year, the SCA voted on the theme: "Dress like your favorite Book Character of Movie Character." Students are encouraged to dress like their favorite character, except for masks or props, on Friday, September 27th.
Please email Mr. Kain (jmkain@fcps.edu) or Mrs. Julian (jlrobinson1@fcps.edu), our SCA sponsors, with any questions you may have.
Finally, it was just announced that Columbia Elementary School has been selected to be the GRAND MARSHAL entry of the Annandale Chamber of Commerce Parade on Saturday, October 26th. Please save the date, as we welcome all CES friends and families to march in the parade with us as we celebrate this wonderful school with the Annandale community. More details to come!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Take care,
Mike Astudillo
Proud Principal
Columbia Elementary School
PTA News and Notes
Fall Picnic RESCHEDULED
The fall picnic has been rescheduled to THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26th from 6-8 PM. We hope you will can join us.
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 columbiapta@gmail.com.
Key Date
- Family night out – Dominos (9/25)
After School Clubs Updates
We will begin our fall season after school clubs next week. There are still spaces available for the soccer and basketball camps advertised below. We have extended the deadline to register until Sunday. Please see below for registration details.
Congratulations FCPS CARES Recipients!
🐾Save the Date 🐾
Advanced Academics Program (AAP) Information Meeting - AAP Levels of Service
September 24
PTA Event - Family Order In: Domino's Doughraiser
September 25
PTA Event - Fall Picnic
September 26
SCA Spirit Day - Book Character & Movie Character Day
September 27
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
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Meeting
October 15
3 Hour Early Release - 1:05 p.m. Dismissal
October 21
Fall Picture Day Makeups
October 23
March with CES in the Annandale Parade!
October 26
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