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Dear Columbia Friends and Families,
I hope you are having a wonderful start to your summer! As we enjoy this season of rest and rejuvenation, our team is already hard at work preparing for another incredible year of growth and learning.
Below, you will find a few timely updates and important calendar reminders to help your family prepare for the upcoming school year. Stay cool out there!
Take care,
Mike Astudillo
Proud Principal
Columbia Elementary School
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs –Apply Now
The FCPS PreK programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 4 and 3 years old by September 30 who live in Fairfax County. Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; students who are 4 years old and those with multiple risk factors are prioritized.
Applications are accepted online, by email, or by mail or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you a have question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish) or by email at fcpsprekoffice@fcps.edu .
Summer learning opportunities!
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun!The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious throughout the summer. It’s the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Spanish:Los Recursos para el Verano Ayudan a que los Estudiantes se Mantengan Curiosos, Sanos y OcupadosLa Guía de FCPS de Recursos para el Verano contiene actividades y consejos sobre una variedad de temas e intereses que van desde, campamentos y actividades, hasta recursos sobre salud y seguridad.
Asegúrese de revisarla otra vez más adelante en el verano puesto que podrían agregarse nuevos recursos.
¡Aprender no Toma Vacaciones, y la Diversión Tampoco!
La página web Aprendiendo en el Verano de FCPS ofrece ideas y estrategias para que las familias mantengan viva la curiosidad de los estudiantes hasta agosto. El verano es el momento perfecto para que ayude a su estudiante a explorar nuevos intereses, reforzar conceptos aprendidos y mantenerse interesado en aprender.
News from George Mason Regional Library!
Greetings, Neighbors!
The Summer Reading Adventure is in full swing at George Mason Regional Library. We can help you plan some travel adventures with guidebooks on the shelf or ebooks and emagazines in Libby. For adventures closer to home, check out a Nature Backpack from our Library of Things. If you’d like an adventure through history, pick up a Fairfax250 Bingo card or participate in one of Fairfax County Public Library’s America250 programs.
FCPL News
Accessibility Matters at the Library
We have a new accommodation request form for visitors to use (you’re still welcome to call if you prefer) and we’ve installed JAWS and ZoomText accessibility tools for visually-impaired users on all of our public computers. There are even more ways to enjoy library services through our Access Services branch.
July 1 – 31
The World We Write Short Story Contest (grade 3 – Adult)
FCPL and the Fairfax Library Foundation invite school-age youth (grades 3-6), teens (grades 7-12) and adults (ages 18+) to participate in our fourth annual writing contest. Use one of the prompts to write a 250-word story. Stories should be submitted online starting July 1. Winners will be notified in late August.
 Free Children’s Events at George Mason Regional Library — July 2026
George Mason Regional Library is offering free children’s events throughout July for families with young children through tweens. Programs include storytimes, bilingual Spanish storytime, baby and toddler activities, family storytime, LEGO building, and a special visit with Awesome Animal Ambassadors. All events are free, and most are open to all ages unless noted.
July events include:
Preschool Storytime: Wednesdays, July 1, 15, 22, and 29 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5.
Happy 250th Birthday USA: Wednesday, July 1 at 3:00 p.m. Ages 6–11.
Bouncin’ Babies Storytime: Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m. Ages birth–18 months.
Toddler Storytime: Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 18 months–3 years.
Spanish Bilingual Storytime: Friday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 3–5.
Saturday Storytime: Saturdays, July 11 and 18 at 10:30 a.m. All ages.
Family Storytime: Sunday, July 12 at 10:30 a.m. All ages.
LEGO Fun Time: Wednesday, July 22 from 2:00–3:00 p.m. Ages 6–11.
Awesome Animal Ambassadors: Friday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m. All ages.
Registration is not required unless noted by the library.
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