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Week at a Glance 5/15/26

Posted Date: 05/15/26 (04:00 PM)
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Week at a Glance

Columbia Elementary School

May 15, 2026

In This Edition:

Calendar
Concert Information
SBA Testing
PTA Events
 

For Your Calendars:

M, W Choir
T, Th Band
T, Th Orchestra
T, Th Girls on the Run
W 4th/5th Gr. Science Club

12th SBA Testing Began (see schedule below)
20th 1st Gr. Field Trip
20th 2nd Gr. Field Trip
25th Memorial Day NO SCHOOL
26th School Board Meeting
28th Choir, Band and Orchestra Concert
29th Beach Day

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Band, Choir and Orchestra Concert at HP - May 28th

Concert starts at 6:30pm on Thursday the 28th

Band performers:
  • No after school rehearsal
  • Arrive between 5:45-6:00
  • Dress in black and white

Choir & Orchestra Performers:
  • Arrive at 5:45
  • For choir, skirts, dresses, slacks, unripped jeans, button ups and collared shirts are acceptable. 
  • Orchestra is black dresses, skirts, pants, and black or white shirt.
 

SBA Testing in May and June:

Our 3rd-5th graders will be taking their Washington State Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) test in May and June. Please avoid scheduling appointments for these dates. Ensure your child arrives at school on time. Try to have your child get a good night’s rest and have them eat a healthy breakfast. Breakfast is available at school 8:30-8:55 every day.

3rd Grade:
  • 6/1 and 6/2 Math CT and PT
4th grade:
  • 5/18 and 5/19 ELA CAT and PT
  • 6/3 and 6/4 Math CT and PT
5th Grade:
  • 5/20 and 5/21 ELA CAT and PT
  • 5/27 and 5/28 Math CT and PT
 

PTA Events and Opportunities:

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

Upcoming PTA dates:
May 21: Last PTA Meeting 
Please attend! We will be electing our new board members and approving the budget for the 2026-27 school year. (Students are welcome to attend with parents.)
Can't make it in person? Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 868 1518 3353
May 29: Beach Day
To celebrate the end of the school year, Columbia PTA is hosting a family beach day at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park from 4-7PM. We will have free food and bring back the book swap from last year. To help us know how much food to prepare, please RSVP HERE.

We will also need many volunteers and donations to make this event a success. Please sign-up to help or donate items here.

Beach Day Book Swap!
Please join Columbia PTA for a Book Swap at Beach Day! This is a fun opportunity for families (and staff) to share gently used books and find new books to read.  Bringing books is not required to participate!
  • What to bring:  New or gently used Children’s Books Appropriate for K-6 grade (no more than one bag or box per family)
  • What not to bring: Moldy, soiled, or torn books. We cannot accept textbooks, manuals, Adult books, more than one bag/box of books.
If you have books to share, but can’t bring them to Beach Day, email Tran at president@mycolumbiapta.org . Unclaimed books will be donated to teachers or local charity.
Click Here For Our PTA Calendar
Online Volunteer Application
 
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Students Leaving Columbia?

If you are not returning to Columbia for the 2026-2027 school year, please notify our office as soon as possible at 425-366-2612 or send an email to Ana Sierra at columbia@mukilteo.wednet.edu This allows us to make room for new students moving into our school and records can be sent to the new school. You can also use this form to let us know.
 

Kindergarten and ECEAP Registration:

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!
**If your student is already enrolled in a preschool program in the Mukilteo School District, you DO NOT need to register, your student will automatically move up.**
If you or someone you know has a child who will be five years old by Aug. 31, it’s time to register for kindergarten. Families can register online 24 hrs a day or in person at their neighborhood school between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Learn more and register on the kindergarten registration website: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/kindergarten

ECEAP
Will your child be ready for Kindergarten? Mukilteo ECEAP Preschool can help! We are now accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Morning and afternoon classes are held Mon - Thur. Children must be 3 or 4 by August 31st. Free (income eligible) slots are available. We are located at 3616 South Road #C4, Mukilteo, WA 98275. Please call 425-356-1312 for more information or email mukilteoECEAP@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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