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Dear Columbia Friends and Families,
It has been another exciting week at Columbia Elementary School! We are so proud of the focus, perseverance, and hard work our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students demonstrated while completing their Math SOL assessments. We also want to wish our 5th grade students the very best as they prepare for their final assessment next week, the Science SOL, on Tuesday, May 19. We know they will continue to show their Columbia pride and do their very best!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Take care,
Mike Astudillo
Proud Principal
Columbia Elementary School
PTA News & Notes
PTA Elections
At our meeting Tuesday, May 19th we will be electing a new PTA board. There are several open positions for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are curious about any of these roles, please contact any of the board members directly or email columbiapta@gmail.com. Open positions:
- President (2-year term)
- Treasurer (2-year term)
- Secretary (2-year term)
PTA Meeting
Please join us on Tuesday, May 19th at 7 PM on zoom for the last meeting of the year. We will elect a new PTA board and review the budget for the 2026-27 school year.
To join the meeting please use the link below:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91903873132
 Field Day is June 12 — and we need your help to make it happen!
Field Day is one of the most beloved traditions of the school year. Students rotate through outdoor activity stations - think relay races, team challenges, and plenty of movement - all organized and run by parent volunteers. It's a fun, low-key way to be involved, and the kids absolutely love seeing familiar faces cheering them on. We're looking for parents to help run stations throughout the day. No experience needed; just enthusiasm!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EA8AD29A2F94-64014623-volunteer#/
Questions? Reach us at columbiapta@gmail.com.
Help Water Our Trees This Summer!
Our recently planted new Columbia trees need extra care during the summer heat, and family support can make a big difference in helping them stay healthy and strong.
Each tree needs 38 gallons of water, which is equal to two full watering bags.
Families who are able to help with summer watering are encouraged to contact Ms. Nevin at rtnevin@fcps.edu.
Thank you for helping our trees continue to grow and thrive!
Specialist Spotlight!
What a productive year we’ve had in Art class! I hope you are enjoying the projects that are being sent home, and your students have been displaying them with pride. As we head into the end of the school year, our artists have been busy exploring lots of new media!
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Kindergarteners have been learning about textiles and weaving and reviewing the parts of flowers and what helps them grow.
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1st graders have been exploring architecture and printmaking and are beginning a stitchery project soon. We need parent volunteers to assist with stitchery- email Mrs. McKenna if interested (mbmckenna@fcps.edu) or reach out through Talking Points.
- In 2nd grade we have been discussing animals and their habitats. We are ending the year with printmaking and need parent volunteers to assist on our printing day- email Mrs. McKenna if interested (mbmckenna@fcps.edu) or reach out through Talking Points.
- Our 3rd graders are finishing up our functional ceramic animal sculptures and starting a weaving inspired by a natural resource.
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4th graders are reviewing VA geography in our Virginia landscape paintings and hope to fit in an architecture project.
- In 5th grade, students are creating a chalk drawing inspired by a childhood memory and the style of artist, Marc Chagall. We hope to end the year with a small weaving project.
Thank you, families, for all the support you have provided this year! Please continue sending in those bubble wrap mailers so we can get your students ceramic projects home safely. I appreciate the many parents who have come in to volunteer and everyone who purchased items from our Art to Remember fundraiser this spring. Your children’s creativity never ceases to amaze me!
Mrs. McKenna
Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources. Click to edit this placeholder text.
Save the date!
Tuesday, May 19 - 5th Grade Science SOL
Monday, May 25 - Holiday, No School
Tuesday, May 26 - Teacher Workday, No School
Wednesday, May 27 - Holiday, No School
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