CO Cougar Connection October 2024

Dear Columbia Families,

In September, classrooms came together as communities and students learned about Columbia’s PAWS (Practice safety, Act responsibly, Work together and Show kindness). Teachers assessed students to find out what they already know and classes have been digging into academic work. The school year at Columbia is off to a great start!

We have a lot of experience on our staff, as well as a willingness to solve problems. Sometimes we don’t get things right, though. When that happens, please reach out to us so we can work together to solve problems. First, connect with the teacher. Most problems can be resolved at this level. Sometimes teachers may need assistance (for example, the problem is happening with students from different classes). When that happens, teachers will reach out to our Cub Den (behavior support) team for support. If working with the teacher doesn’t resolve the problem, please reach out to me. Sometimes I hear that there were problems all year and parents didn’t reach out to us. Sometimes I hear about complaining on social media instead of working with the school. Neither option gives us an opportunity to solve problems. I hope you will reach out and collaborate with us.  

Our PTA Read-A-Thon fundraiser has launched. We so appreciate your support! Funds raised go to classroom grants, activities, the art docent program, and more. The PTA has structured the Read-A-Thon so all students can participate, even if they are not collecting money. October also means it is time for Walktober Wednesdays. I hope you will join staff members, Columbia families and community members as we walk from the Mukilteo Library to school on Wednesday mornings through the month. Finally, be sure to put the PTA Pajama Jam on your calendar for October 17!

I hope that 2024-25 is a great year for your children who attend Columbia and your whole family. We have an amazing year of learning and growth ahead of us!

Warm regards,

Bruce Denton

The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Program will begin for Columbia students on Tuesday, October 1st. More information can be found by clicking HERE. If you are having problems registering please email Lisa Martin martinlm@mukilteo.wednet.edu with the following information:

Join us as we encourage kids to walk and ride to school safely! We promote safety while walking to school, allowing teachers and local community service members to walk with students allows them to interact with them in other positive ways. The police department, the fire department, the mayor and our superintendent have all been invited and are supporters of this program. Students MUST be accompanied by a grown-up to participate. We meet at the Mukilteo Library at 8:20 and leave promptly for school at 8:30. See you there!

Our 2024 Columbia Elementary PTA Read-A-Thon has begun!

You can find more information on our PTA website or our Read-A-Thon website

Please join us for our Pajama Jam dance party on Thursday, October 17th from 6:30 to 8PM. Grown-ups need to attend with students, this is not a "drop and go" activity. We need volunteers for this event! Please sign up here to help out.

Spirit Wear! 

Columbia Cougar Spirit wear sales are coming up!. Sale will run from October 14th to the 25th. Information will be sent home with students soon! https://columbiacougars24.itemorder.com

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 Simone Neal (425-356-1319),  nealsr@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.