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Week At A Glance 1/23/26

Posted Date: 01/23/26 (04:00 PM)


Week at a Glance

Columbia Elementary School

January 23, 2026

​ Hello Columbia Cougars!

In this issue:
 

Mark Your Calendars:

M, W Choir
T, Th Band
T, Th Orchestra

27th 5th Gr. PUD lessons
27th School Board Meeting - 6pm at District Office
29th Choir, Band & Orchestra Concert - 6:30pm at Harbour Pointe M.S.
30th Teacher Work Day NO SCHOOL

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

Updating Emergency Contacts:

In the event of an emergency, we need to be able to reach you OR your designated emergency contact (s). Please take the time to make sure everything is correct via Family Access. If you need to make adjustments due to a move, new phone or any reason, please send us an email at Columbia@mukilteo.wednet.edu.

Did you know?

There are two easy ways to report your student absent 24 hours a day! Please sure to state the reason for their absence in your message.
  1. By phone: 425-366-2605
  2. Emailing our attendance team
More information can be found in our reporting absences section of our website.
Click Here for Columbia Website
 

2025-2026 School Yearbooks:

School yearbooks are on sale now through March 31, 2026. This is your ONLY opportunity to buy yearbooks for your children.

To order school yearbooks:
  • Click on the link to order.
  • Parents can order for more than one student on the same order.
  • You will receive an email confirmation of your order.
  • Yearbooks will be delivered to school in June. 
If you have any questions about ordering, please contact KIDS Photography at 425-954-8762 or hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com
Click Here to Order Yearbooks
 
A collection of diverse children's artwork, including drawings and paintings, displayed together.

Reflections Contest Winners:

This year's theme was, "I Belong." Thank you to all who participated!

These are our 2025-2026 PTA Reflections Art Winners!
Primary Grade Winners (K-2nd Grade)
  • 1st Place: Melody L.
  • 2nd Place: Alex B.
  • 3rd Place: Natalie C.
Intermediate Grade Winners (3rd-5th grade)
  • 1st Place: Elle C.
  • 2nd Place: Esme D.
  • 3rd Place: Jules C.
Accessible Arts Division Winners
  • 1st Place: Edgard C.
  • 2nd Place: Chucho J
 

PTA Events and Opportunities:

Detailed information on the following events can be found on our PTA website by clicking here.

Thursday, January 29 6-9PM Stop by for games or dinner with the family. 20% of food, non-alcoholic beverages and game cards will go to Columbia Elementary PTA. There's no school the next day!

Thursday, February 5th 6:30-8:00pm
We invite all families to participate in this year’s Multicultural Night, a fun and educational evening where students and families can showcase the cultures, traditions, and stories that make us who we are. Please sign up here! The deadline to register is January 29th.


We need 1-2 volunteers per classroom to lead art lessons once a month from February to May. Lesson plans and materials are provided.  If you are interested in volunteering, please sign-up ASAP. No prior art experience or background is necessary. Please sign-up here to volunteer.
Click Here For Our PTA Calendar
Online Volunteer Application
 
A young girl with Down syndrome smiles while wearing a 'Girls on Run' t-shirt and a colorful jacket.

Girls On The Run:

Have a girl in grades 3-5? Registration opens Sunday February 1, 2026! Girls on the Run is an after-school program for girls grades 3-5. It inspires participants to be joyful, healthy, and confident using evidence-based lessons that combine relationship building, community strengthening, and goal setting with physical movement. Participants will have fun, make friends, and learn important life skills. Trained and caring coaches lead the teams through interactive lessons and movement activities.

Spring Season starts April 14th and will meet twice per week for 8 weeks. The celebration 5k will be Sunday June 7th with the last practice on June 9. For additional information and registration go to www.girlsontherunsnoco.org . If you have additional questions, you can email Melissa Mawet at mawetma@mukilteo.wednet.edu 
 

Contact info:

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

Pre-Arranged Absence Form
 
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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.eduand 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.