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Week at a Glance 10/10/25

Posted Date: 10/10/25 (4:00 PM)
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Week at a Glance

Columbia Elementary School

October 10, 2025

Important Reminder:

Walktober Wednesdays = Oct 15 and 22. 
*Please DON'T park at the school. We need these spots for staff.*
 

In This Issue:

  • Upcoming Calendar Dates
  • School Photos
  • Running Club & Popcorn Fridays
  • PTA
  • Volunteers Needed
Click Here for School Menu
 

For Your Calendar:

  • Monday - Choir
  • Tues and Thurs - Band and Orchestra
  • Fridays - Running Club or Popcorn Friday (see info below)
  • 15: Walktober Wednesdays
  • 19: Read A Thon ends
  • 10-24: PTA Spirit Wear
  • 15, 16: Picture Day
  • 15: (4th & 5th Gr.) Science Club
  • 16: Pajama Jam 6:30-8pm
  • 17: Last day to order school photos
  • 17: NO SCHOOL Teacher Workday

You will find our printable school district calendar by going to the district website.
Click Here for Columbia Website
 
A colorful illustration of a retro camera with the word 'Smile' above it.

25-26 School Pictures:

School pictures for all grades and staff will be taken on Wednesday, October 15th & Thursday, October 16th. A make up day will be scheduled later.

To order school pictures:
  • Click on this link to order
  • Parents can order for more than one student on the same order.
  • You will receive an email confirmation of your order. (if you do not, please reach out to us)
  • Photos will be delivered to school and sent home with each student.
  • PICTURE ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 17.
If you have any questions about ordering, please contact KIDS Photography at 425-954-8762 or hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com
Click Here to Order Pictures
 
Cream-colored sneakers with white accents are displayed with popcorn buckets on a red and white striped surface.

Running Club and Popcorn Fridays:

We have Running Club every Friday EXCEPT on Popcorn Fridays! Here are the dates for Popcorn Friday so you don't need to worry about tennis shoes those days:

Popcorn Friday is the second Friday of every month. 
  • 11/14
  • 12/12
  • 1/9
  • 2/13
  • 3/13
  • 5/8
  • 6/12 (Popsicles)
 

Notes From The PTA :

Pajama Jam: Please join us for our Pajama Jam dance party on Thursday, Oct 16th from 6:30PM to 8PM. Grown ups need to attend with students. Interested in volunteering or want to add a song request for the DJ? - email Tran at president@mycolumbiapta.org 
Various Columbia Elementary Cougars apparel, including a hoodie and t-shirts, are displayed.
Sale will run from Oct. 10th-24th. Flyers will be coming home soon. Click here for more information.
Read-A-Thon is Here! Only one more week to go! Register your student today so they can earn prizes for reading AND raising money. For more information, visit the Read A Thon website. 
Promotional graphic for National PTA Reflections program, featuring puzzle pieces with art symbols.
Columbia Elementary PTA invites students to participate in the Reflections Art Program! This year’s theme is, “I Belong.” Students can submit entries in one or all of the following categories: visual arts, literature, dance choreography, music composition, photography, and film. Entries can be submitted to teachers or placed in the Columbia PTA mailbox at school. Deadline for entries is November 13, 2025. More information can be found on our Reflections page.

Volunteers Needed:

  • Pajama Jam (10/16): Student check-in and concessions sign-up here
  • Scholastic Book Fair (10/31-11/7): Set-up, cashiering and break down. sign-up here
  • STEAM Night (11/6): Facilitate activities hosted by Mathnasium and Imagine Childrens Museum sign-up here
Click Here for the PTA Website
 

Attendance Reminder:

There are two different ways to let us know your student will be absent. Both are available 24 hours a day.
Call 425-366-2605 or Email the main office.
 

Contact info:

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

 
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