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Dear Columbia Friends and Families,
It was another great week at CES! Our students continued to shine through their hard work, kindness, curiosity, and growth in the classroom. We are proud of the many ways they are learning, growing, and supporting one another each day. Believe, Acheive, Succeed!
A special thank you to our PTA for their leadership in making last Friday evening’s Fall Picnic such a wonderful community event. It was great to see so many Columbia families come together.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Take care,
Mike Astudillo
Proud Principal
Columbia Elementary School
PTA News & Notes
Spirit Day at Honeygrow next Tuesday, October 6
Available all day (10/6). Feed your family and support your Columbia Community at the same time. Use “GIVE171” at checkout or online.
SAVE THE DATE - Bingoween 5 - 8 pm (10/23)
Join us for a night of costumes, family fun, and BINGO! There will be raffles, a silent auction, a concession stand, and plenty of prizes.
Annandale Parade – 9:30 am (10/24)
The fun continues the next morning! Show your Columbia spirit by wearing your red or spiritwear and walking with us in the Annandale Parade. Let’s show the community our school pride! You can click HERE to order new Spiritwear.
PTA meeting at 7 pm (10/14)
Join us for the next PTA meeting. You do not have to be a member to attend. Click here to JOIN via Zoom.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Spanish: Conversaciones Comunitarias Directamente con la Dra. Reid
Acompáñenos en una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias que se llevarán a cabo en diferentes lugares de la división escolar. Estas reuniones están abiertas a todos, incluyendo familias, estudiantes, y miembros de la comunidad. Puede asistir al evento que le resulte más conveniente, aunque no se lleve a cabo en su escuela o comunidad. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir sus opiniones, conversar directamente con la Dra. Reid y hacerle preguntas sobre temas importantes para nuestra comunidad de FCPS.
No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda con la planificación.
 Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
Spanish:Cambio en el calendario: Eid al-Fitr
FCPS marcará el comienzo de Eid al-Fitr con un día de conmemoración únicamente durante la noche del lunes, 8 de marzo. Habrá clases ese día, pero no se llevarán a cabo eventos ni actividades importantes patrocinadas por la escuela, como audiciones o pruebas para equipos.
El martes, 9 de marzo, será un día festivo para estudiantes y personal.
El miércoles, 10 de marzo, será un día de conmemoración. Habrá clases, pero no se realizarán ciertas actividades que no puedan recuperarse, como exámenes importantes, excursiones o eventos obligatorios.
Se ha publicado un nuevo calendario del año escolar que refleja este cambio. Tenga en cuenta que los días festivos y de conmemoración que aparecen en el calendario pueden cambiar según la observación prevista del calendario lunar.
 Transportation Survey
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Spanish:
Encuesta para padres y tutores sobre rutas seguras a la escuela
Como parte de la Evaluación Anual de Seguridad Vial y Peatonal en las Escuelas de la Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax, la Oficina de Seguridad y Protección de FCPS y el programa “Safe Routes to School” (Rutas Seguras a la Escuela) invitan a padres y tutores a compartir sus experiencias al trasladarse hacia y desde la escuela.
La Encuesta sobre Seguridad Vial y Peatonal incluye preguntas sobre las rutas para caminar y andar en bicicleta, el tráfico cerca de las escuelas, las experiencias en las áreas de kiss and ride, la accesibilidad y otras inquietudes relacionadas con la seguridad.
Sus comentarios ayudarán a FCPS a identificar problemas comunes. Sus respuestas se mantendrán confidenciales y se compartirán con los administradores escolares y la Oficina de Seguridad y Protección. La encuesta toma aproximadamente cinco minutos y estará disponible hasta el jueves, 15 de octubre.
Asegúrese de indicar la escuela relacionada con sus comentarios e incluir los lugares específicos donde haya observado algún problema de seguridad. Si tiene estudiantes en diferentes escuelas de FCPS, complete una encuesta por separado para cada escuela.
Si tiene preguntas sobre la encuesta, comuníquese con SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Save the Date!
October 12th - School Planning Day, no school for students
October 23rd - Bingoween at 5pm
October 24th - Annandale Parade, meet at AUMC at 9:30am
October 30th - End of 1st Quarter, 2-Hour Early Release
November 2nd & 3rd - Teacher Workdays, no school for students
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