CO Week at a Glance 11/8/24

Please join us for our Community Food Drive! We’re hosting a food drive to support local families in need from Nov 12 to Nov 22. Students are asked to bring non-perishable food items to school. Together, we can spread kindness and ensure everyone has enough to eat. Let’s come together to make a difference! Collected food will be distributed in our community by The Mukilteo Food Bank

You will find our printable school district calendar by going to the district website.

The 29th annual Holiday Craft Fair will be in the gym at Kamiak High School. The doors open this Saturday, Nov 9th at 10am and close at 4pm. The craft fair is a great way to jump-start your holiday shopping. Come early for the best selections. This is our major fundraiser to provide student scholarships for graduating students at ACES, Kamiak and Mariner high schools. We hope to see you there! 

Conferences will take place November 25–27, and students will not attend school on these days. If you haven’t yet, please mark your calendar and take a look at our article, Getting the Most Out of Conferences, for helpful tips to prepare. Come ready to ask questions, share thoughts, and join us in fostering a supportive learning environment for your child.

During conferences we will also have our lost and found easily accessible. You might be surprised to find items that you didn't know were missing. We invite you to take a moment and look through them. Items that are not claimed after conference week will be donated to a local charity.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Read-A-Thon! We raised $27,551! (Over 90% of our goal!) Here are the classroom prize winners.

Thank you everyone for your support! 

Join us on Thursday, November 14th for a special dine-out event in support of Columbia Elementary PTA. From 3 pm to close, This local venue will be donating 10% of all food and beverage sales to the school. Whether you dine in, stop by for happy hour or order takeout, your meal will help make a difference, just note that third-party delivery services are not included.

Columbia Elementary PTA invites all students to participate in the WSPTA Reflections art recognition program. Reflections is an art contest that encourages creativity in these six categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. This year's theme is "Accepting Imperfection." Students must complete the work themselves. Students who identify as having a disability may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities. Please visit the Columbia PTA website for more details.  Deadline for submission is Dec 2, 2024.

Thursday, Nov 21st @ 7pm via ZOOM

Meeting ID: 929 4448 8352

Did you know that just TWO absent days a month can make it harder for your student to stay on track? We care about your student's attendance! If you need support, please call us at (425) 366-2600. If your student is absent, please contact our 24 Hour attendance line at (425) 366-2605. Please include: Student First and Last Name, Date of absence, and Reason for absence. We will only return your call if we have questions.

If your child will be leaving early, families/guardians need to send a note, email the teacher or call the office on the main line at 425-366-2600. (Avoid calling between 8:45-9:15 AM) Please do not leave a message on the attendance line. Please avoid picking up during their lunch, recess or time with specialists, as it may take extra time to retrieve your student. Only an authorized person may take a child from school. Any student being dismissed prior to the regular dismissal time must be met in the office and must be signed out by the parent/guardian or authorized person picking them up.

Any absence not specifically covered, such as family vacations or other extended absence, must have a Principal approved pre-arranged absence form in order to be excused. This form must be submitted to the school office one week prior to the scheduled absence. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at (425) 366-2600.