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Dear CES Families,
Thank you for a fantastic first week of the 4th quarter! It is a joy to watch our students continue their steady progress as we head into the final stretch of the school year.
Please remember that tomorrow, Friday, April 10th, is a School Planning Day. There will be no school for students while our teachers prepare for the weeks ahead.
We can't wait to see our Cougars back in action and ready to learn on Monday, April 13th. Have a great weekend!
Take care,
Mike Astudillo
Proud Principal
Columbia Elementary School
PTA News & Notes
April Board Meeting
Please join us Monday, April 20 at 7 PM on Zoom for our next PTA meeting. We will be discussing teacher appreciation week, field day, upcoming PTA officer elections, and other key items. We hope you will join us!
To join the meeting please use the link below:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91903873132
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Columbia Elementary School’s Staff Appreciation Week is April 27 – May 1, 2026. Please help us celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff. You can sign up HERE or at the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EA8AD29A2F94-63394625-2026#/
Field Day
Save the date for Columbia Elementary School's Field Day, Friday, June 12.
Updates from the Art Room!
Our Art to Remember fundraiser closes next Monday, April 13th. Orders can be placed online at https://arttoremember.com/school/Z2PHTL. These products make great gifts and your child’s code can be shared with extended family and friends. Orders should arrive in early May.
Tuesday, April 14th is our Annandale Pyramid Art Show from 6-8pm in Clausen Hall at Annandale High School. All are invited to come out and see the amazing artwork our students are creating!
If you have questions about either event, please reach out to our Art Teacher, Mrs. McKenna, mbmckenna@fcps.edu.
SOL tests are coming soon!
Students in grades 3–5 will take reading and math tests, and 5th grade will also take science. These tests show what students have learned this year.
SOL Testing Schedule:
- 5th Grade: Reading (May 5), Math (May 14), Science (May 19)
- 4th Grade: Reading (May 6), Math (May 12)
- 3rd Grade: Reading (May 7), Math (May 15)
You can help your child do their best by making sure they get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast on testing days. Please do not schedule doctor's appointments or vacations, or pick your child up early from school on these days. Thank you for your support!
Support Military Children on Purple Up! Day
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, staff, and community members to “Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 15, for military children.
Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and the blue of the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force.
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Updates
News from Fairfax County Public Libraries
Fairfax County Public Library Earth Month Reading Challenge, April 1-April 30, 2026.
Get inspired to build a sustainable future for our world by broadening your horizons through reading and Earth Month activities. Join the Sustain Fairfax Challenge, conserve energy, reduce waste and read books! Earn FIVE virtual badges by reading or listening to books, reading for 30 minutes, completing activities or a combination of all three to earn a bingo!
Visit George Mason Regional Library on Satruday, April 11th for Poetry Storytime at 10:30am. Enjoy stories and songs in celebration of National Poetry Month, followed by a craft. All ages are welcome.
Save the Date!
April 10: School planning day, no school for students
April 15: AAP Night at 5:30pm
April 21: Teacher workday/School planning, no school for students
April 23: Heritage Night, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
April 28: Band, Strings, Chorus Concert at 6:30pm
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