CO Week at a Glance 12/13/24

Posted Date: 12/13/24 (6:23 PM)

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Week at a Glance

Columbia Elementary School

December 13, 2024

❄ WINTER BREAK ❄

Dec. 20th 12:55 Early Dismissal

Dec. 23rd - Jan. 3rd NO SCHOOL Winter Break

Jan. 6th Back to School

Hello Columbia Cougars!

In this issue:

Upcoming Calendar Dates
PTA Corner
Call to Action
Pre-arranged absences

Click Here for Columbia Website

Mark Your Calendars:

M, T Choir 3:30-4:15
T, Th Band at Columbia
T, Th Orchestra 7:45-8:30am at Endeavor
19th Staff Appreciation Luncheon
20th 12:55 Early Dismissal
Dec. 23rd- Jan. 3rd NO SCHOOL Winter Break
Jan. 6th Back to School

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

PTA Corner:

Volunteers Needed for Winter Staff Luncheon:

The PTA is hosting a holiday soup/salad luncheon for our wonderful staff on Thursday, December 19th. Ivars has donated clam chowder & Olive Garden has donated salad & breadsticks. We would like to add more soup, salad, desserts, drinks, etc. Please sign up here.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation:

If you are looking for ideas to let a teacher or staff member know how much you appreciate them this holiday season, please check out the PTA Wishlists for a list of their favorite things!

Art Docent Volunteers Needed!

No prior art experience or background is necessary. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign-up by Monday, January 15th . To learn more about the Art Docent Program, please visit our Art Docent Page or contact Tran at: artdocent@mycolumbiapta.org

Save the Date:

PTA Spirit Night Fundraiser Thursday, January 30th. Funds support PTA sponsored activities as well as teacher and classroom grants. Make it a fun night out and don't worry about staying out late - there is no school the next day! More information is on the PTA website. Click here for flyer.

Click Here to Join Our PTA

Online Volunteer Application

2026 Capital Bond Call To Action:

The district is looking for community members to serve on the 2026 Capital Bond Advisory Committee. The committee will help with a variety of data resulting in a set of recommendations for the Superintendent and School Board to use to determine projects for a possible 2026 bond measure to be presented to voters. We need representatives from every school community with varied perspectives to help balance the committee’s work. Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month (in the evening) beginning January 21st and may run through early-mid June. Apply here to be part of this committee.

Attendance Matters:

As many families will be traveling this month for winter break, please remember some of the following attendance policies.

Your child gets a maximum of 5 travel days per school year excused.
If you are taking your student(s) for time off, you will need to complete a pre-arranged absence form.
Absences for Travel/Vacation (beyond the 5 days) are NOT excused.

Pre-Arranged Absence Form

Contact info:

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

Principal: Bruce Denton
Admin Assistant: Kelli Arends
24 hour Attendance (425) 366-2605
School Website: https://co.mukilteoschools.org

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Simone Neal(425-356-1319), nealsr@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson(425-356-1277), andersonra@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.