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Week at a Glance 9/5/25

Posted Date: 9/05/25 (4:00 PM)
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Week at a Glance

Columbia Elementary School

September 5, 2025
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Hello Columbia Cougars!

In this issue:
  • Upcoming Calendar Dates
  • Start and Dismissal Times
  • Drop-Off and Pick-Up info
  • PTA
  • Free Student Meals
  • Attendance Info
 

Mark Your Calendars:

  • Sept 8 1st Day of School for Preschool
  • Sept 19 School Board Mtg. at 6pm
  • Sept 12 Spirit Friday (Red/Blue Cougar Colors)
  • Sept 12 Early Dismissal 2:10
  • Sept 12 Popsicles on the Playground at 3pm
  • Sept 15-Oct 15 Hispanic Heritage month
  • Sept 17 Constitution & Citizenship Day
  • Sept 18 5th Gr. Band and Orchestra info night at 7pm
  • Sept 23 - PTA General Mtg. at 6pm

You will find our printable school district calendar by going to the district website.
 
Click Here for Columbia Website

Columbia's Start and Dismissal Times:

  • Monday - Friday Drop-Off begins at 8:45 a.m.
  • Dismissal is 3:25 Monday-Thursday and 2:10 Friday
FRIDAY - 2:10pm (DISMISSAL FOR LEARNING IMPROVEMENT TIME):
Students are dismissed 75 minutes early on Friday afternoons to provide teachers with time to receive curriculum training, have staff planning meetings, complete report cards, and do numerous other tasks that are related to their work. Elementary schools (Grades K-5)

EARLY DISMISSAL - 12:55 pm:
Students are dismissed early, the day before Thanksgiving, the day before winter break, and the last day of school. Elementary schools (Grades K-5)
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Important Drop-Off and Pick-Up Reminders:

Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up:
  • Drop-offs and Pick-ups occur in the North lot only.
  • Drop-offs form ONLY ONE line.
  • Pick-ups form two lines.
  • While in line: please stay IN car, don't block driveway.
  • Students exit/enter car at the curb only.
Life Academic and Preschool Student Drop-Off:
  • Park in the designated 6 spots or disabled parking (if applicable).
  • A supervisor will greet your student.
  • Drop/Pick-up and go!
These guidelines are meant to keep our students safe. Do NOT pass others while exiting or entering. Do NOT turn left out of the parking lot no matter how clear it may look, this will slow down the process. Please remember this line must keep moving. Drop/Pick-up and go!
 

PTA Membership:

PTA membership must be renewed each school year so please remember to join the PTA for 2025-2026! 
Click Here to Join Our PTA

PTA events and opportunities:

Popsicles on the Playground - 9/12
Join us our playground from 3pm-5pm on Friday, September 12th. This is a great chance to meet other Columbia families and for kiddos to get to play with their new friends! 
 
PTA General Mtg - 9/25 @ 6PM
Our 1st PTA General Meeting of the 25-26 school year will be on Thursday, September 25th at 6pm in the school library. We are planning on having a zoom option available also (link will be emailed and posted on Facebook before the meeting). Please join us as we start planning our events for this school year! If you can't make the meeting but you are interested in helping out with an event, please email president@mycolumbiapta.org.
 
Dine-Out for Columbia PTA - 9/23
​Columbia PTA is hosting a Back-to-School PIZZA Dine-Out Night! Take the night off from cooking and eat pizza with friends and neighbors instead! Closer to the event, you'll find the flyer here for more information.

Volunteers Needed!
Popcorn Friday Chair:
Chairperson is in charge of maintaining supplies and recruiting volunteers for our monthly Popcorn Friday event. Training will be provided. In general, this is a fun activity and great way to meet other parents as you can socialize while preparing the popcorn. Email Tran if you are interested.
 
Library Help:
Mrs. Lyle, our librarian, would love one or two volunteers to assist in the library with shelving books, helping kids with book selection/checkout, etc. for an hour or so in the afternoons. Email Mrs. Lyle if you are interested.
 
 
Colorful graphic promoting free school meals, with text on a green background.

Free Breakfast and Lunch:

All students at Columbia will receive Breakfast and Lunch for free again this year. Please follow this link for important information.
Breakfast and Lunch Menu
 

Cougar Attendance Matters!

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.
Pre-Arranged Absence Form

Contact info

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

 
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