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11/13/26 Week at a Glance

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (04:14 PM)
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Week at a Glance

Columbia Elementary School

November 13, 2026

In This Issue:


CLICK HERE to read our November Cougar Connection.

CLICK HERE for school menus.
 
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Mark Your Calendars:

M, W Drama Club
M, W Choir
T, Th Band and Orchestra
W Science Club
20th Deadline for T-shirt Contest
23rd-25th Parent Teacher Conferences
26th, 27th NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day

December Plan Ahead:
1st Picture Retakes/Makeup Day
4th First Cougar Character Assembly 

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

Drama Club T Shirt Contest open until 11/20

We invite our families to enter the t-shirt design contest for Columbia's Drama Club.
  • Grades: K-5th (1 entry per student)
  • Theme: Jungle Book
  • Dates: Now through Nov. 20th (no later)
  • Details: Simple design, #2 pencil only, NO COLOR. Anything else will not be accepted. 
You may use this form OR pick one up in our front office.
 

Picture Retake Day December 1st:

If your child missed picture day on September 5th or 6th, or you are not completely happy with your child's photo, you can have it retaken. If you'd like to request a retake, just email KIDS Photography at hello@KIDSschoolPhotos.com and they will add your student to the list. Please include your student's name, teacher, and school when you email them. 

If you are requesting a retake, please send the original photo packet to school on December 1st to return to the photographers. There is no cost for retakes unless you are planning to keep the original photos too, if you are planning to keep the original AND have their picture taken again you will need to place another order for the new photos using the link below. 

Whether you want a new photo or your student was absent on photo day, Please use this link to order. You will receive an email confirmation. The last day to order is November 30th.
 
If you forgot to order before the original picture day and would like to order the original photo, please use the form enclosed in the photo packet you receive.
Order Photo Retakes Here
 

PTA Information:

More details are always available on the PTA website.

Donations Needed: The PTA will be hosting a snack bar for our staff during the long days of conference week Nov. 23rd-Nov. 25th. If you would like to donate snacks or drinks please sign-up here and bring your "shelf stable" items to the Columbia front office the week of Nov. 16th-Nov. 20th
Columbia PTA Reflections Art Contest:
Each year students in grades pre-K through 12 are invited to create original works of art in response to a theme. The theme for 2026-2027 is “What my Culture Means to Me” 
There are six categories that students can enter: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Entries are due to the Columbia Elementary office or to your teacher by Wednesday, December 2nd. Winners of the school contest will be entered into the state PTA Reflections contest.
CLICK HERE for more information and to download an entry form.ph.

PTA Spirit Wear Sale:

Your Columbia Spirit Wear Store will be 20% off sitewide all month long. On top of that, we'll run weekly flash sales with deeper discounts of up to 35% off. It's perfect timing for holiday shopping, and everything ships right to families' homes. Check the website every week for new deals! There are even a few new holiday designs!
Here are some shopping tips to get the most out of the website:
  • Scroll through and find the DESIGN that you like
  • Click on it and then scroll to the bottom of the page to see most of the items that are available in your chosen design.
  • You can also try using the drop downs on the left hand side of the page.
Click Here for PTA Spirit Wear
 

Contact info

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

Pre-Arranged Absence Form
Click Here for Volunteer Form
 
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.