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Dear Columbia ES Friends and Families,
Although it was a shortened week with students here at school, it was great to see students back in the hallways and classrooms around campus.
There are a lot of exciting events, programs, and opportunities coming soon to Columbia ES. See below for details about our celebration of Read Across America Week, after-school STEAM club registration, details about the Girls on the Run program, and much more!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Take care,
Mike Astudillo
Proud Principal
Columbia Elementary School
PTA News & Notes
PTA Meeting
Please join us Tuesday, February 24th at 7 PM on zoom. We will be discussing Read Across America and teacher and staff appreciation week.
To join the meeting please use the link below:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91903873132
Family Night Out
Chick-Fil-A (2/25)
Specials Spotlight!
PE with Ms. Antignani
Hey Columbia Families!
It's been an absolute blast in PE class as we've kicked off our Winter Olympics journey! Our athletes have been working hard, having fun, and embracing the Olympic spirit.
This Month's Highlights:
● Gold Medal Moves: Students have been mastering their balance, agility, and teamwork with Olympic-inspired stations like curling, skiing, and bobsledding.
● Country Spotlight: Kids got to represent different countries and learn about their cultures.
● Fairfax Shoutout: We've celebrated a huge achievement of Fairfax alum Ilia Malinin winning the gold for men's figure skating by watching his routine that won him gold!
Upcoming Events:
● Olympic Torch Relay: Students will create their own torches and pass them along in a fun relay.
● Winter Games Finale: We will have a medal ceremony for each grade! Ways to Support:
● Ask your child about their favorite Olympic event or country.
● Encourage them to practice their Olympic skills at home! Teamwork skills, ALWAYS trying your best, and having FUN! Looking forward to sharing more Olympic excitement with you! Best, Miss. Antignani
New Pre-K program slated for 26-27 SY
Pending approval of the SY26-27 budget, we are pleased to share that Columbia ES has been selected to implement the Co-Teaching Inclusion Model beginning in the 2026-27 school year for Pre-K educaiton.
This expansion reflects the division's commitment to increasing inclusive opportunities for all PreK students and aligns with our division's Goal 1 of the FCPS Strategic Plan for early childhood education.
Our school will open a PreK class and restructure our existing ECCB program, bringing general education, and special education students, togehter in the new PreK program. We are excited to create a vibrant, inclusive learning environment where all children can thrive.
Girls On The Run at Columbia ES
Girls on the Run is coming back to Columbia! GOTR has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire girls in 3rd-5th grade to build their confidence, kindness, and decision-making skills. Dynamic lessons instill valuable life skills including the important connection between physical and emotional health.
Starting the week of March 2, the team will meet every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30pm. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season! The standard program fee is $210 and includes weekly lessons/practices, a t-shirt, a GOTR giveaway, entry into the 5K, a 5K medal, and more.
Financial assistance is available for anyone who needs it, with the lowest program registration cost being $22 for the season. Register at www.gotrnova.org.
Please email Ms. Garay at sgaray@fcps.edu with any questions.
En Espanol
¡Girls on the Run viene a Columbia! GOTR cuenta con programas divertidos y basados en evidencias que inspiran a todas las chicas para que desarrollen la confianza, la amabilidad y la capacidad de tomar decisiones. A través de clases dinámicas se transmiten habilidades valiosas para la vida, por ejemplo, la relación entre la salud física y la salud emocional.
Comienza la semana del 2 de marzo. El equipo se encontrará cada lunes y miercoles de 4:30 a 5:30. ¡El programa culmina en una 5K de celebración al fin de la temporada! La tarifa estándar del programa es $210 y incluye lecciones/prácticas semanales, una camiseta, una botella de agua, entrada en la 5K, una medalla de 5K, y más. Asistencia financiera esta disponible para familias que lo necesitan, con el menor costo de registro del programa de $22 para la temporada. Regístrese en www.gotrnova.org.”
Benchmark At-Home Activities
Let's keep the learning going!
Your student recently brought home their Benchmark Unit 4 student workbook. At the end of the workbook, you’ll find activities students can choose to do at home. Doing Benchmark reading and writing activities at home helps reinforce skills learned at school! If your child completes three activities and brings them to their teacher by Friday, February 27th (or brings a note from you saying three activities were completed), they’ll participate in Columbia’s March Benchmark celebration.
We hope to have lots of students able to join us as we congratulate them on their hard work!
After-school STEAM club registration now open!
We are excited to announce our upcoming STEAM Club schedule! During STEAM Club, lessons will be tied directly to the science units of study for each grade level. We are thrilled to offer this program in coordination with support from student volunteers from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Flyers will be coming home in Tuesday folders or you can sign up below.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Nevin at rtnevin@fcps.edu.
Program Details:
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Cost: FREE
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Time: 4:10-5:30
Schedule by Grade Level:
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4th and 5th Grade
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2nd and 3rd Grade
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K and 1st Grade
Sign Up Here:
Google Doc Registration Link
Save the Date!
March 3rd: 3rd Quarter Interims go home
March 3rd - 6th: Read Across America Week
March 18th: 3-Hour Early Release
March 20th: Holiday
March 27th: End of 3rd Quarter, 2-Hour Early Release
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