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Week at a Glance 10/17/25

Posted Date: 10/17/25 (4:00 PM)
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Week at a Glance

Columbia Elementary School

October 17, 2025

*Read A Thon Ends 10/19*

Please continue to register your students, log reading minutes and share our fundraiser to family and friends via social media, text or email. Every donation makes a difference!
If we do not raise enough funds, programs might be cut, including grants for classrooms.
Last day to log reading minutes & make donations is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th! 
 

In This Issue:

 

For Your Calendar:


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

Coffee With The Principal:

Every year, each school is required to write a School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP, in conjunction with the Mukilteo School District Strategic Plan, helps guide our action steps for continuous growth and improvement at Columbia Elementary. Are you interested in hearing more about our SIP and goals for the year and providing feedback? If so, you are invited to Coffee with the Principal.
When: Tuesday, November 22, 9-10AM
Where: Columbia Elementary
Why: Learn about the School Improvement Plan and give feedback If you are interested, please fill out this brief Google form.
 
A blue and red graphic asks, "ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?"

Your Voice Matters:

There is still time to register to vote! Oct. 27th is the last date to register to vote online or by mail. If you’ve moved, changed your last name or just arrived in the county, make sure you update your registration by Oct. 27th. You can check your voter registration status on Snohomish County’s website. *Note: 16 and 17-year-olds may pre-register but will not appear in the look-up system or receive a voter registration card until their 18th birthday.
 

Notes From The PTA :

Various Columbia Elementary Cougars apparel, including a hoodie and t-shirts, are displayed.
Sales are for a limited time only between Oct. 10th-24th. Stock up on gear for the whole family! To order online, go to: https://2025cougars.itemorder.com/
Read-A-Thon We are on the home stretch! Keep up your efforts! It's not too late to register and share. For more information, go to our Read A Thon website.  Last day is Oct. 19th! Every donation makes a difference!
Red schoolhouse ring a gold bell advertising a PTA meeting.
Our next general meeting will take place on Thursday, October 23 at 6PM via ZOOM. We'll cover the results of Read-A-Thon, request feedback and ideas for next year's fundraiser, talk about book fair, STEAM night and other upcoming winter activities. 
 
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 868 1518 3353
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.
A red sign with the words 'VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!' on a wooden post.

We Still Need Many Volunteers:

  • 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
 
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)
 

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.

Click Here for School Menu
 
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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 Robert Gallagher (425-356-1300), gallagherrm@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.