Columbia Elementary Newsletter
June 2024
Our Mission: To Build Confident, Competent and Compassionate People.
Principal: Bruce Denton
24 Hours Attendance Line: (425) 366-2605
Contact Transportation: (425) 356-1306 or TRDISPATCH@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Email: PercivalTJ@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Website: https://www.mukilteoschools.org/Domain/104
Location: 10520 Harbour Pointe Boulevard, Mukilteo, WA, USA
Phone: 425-366-2600
What's inside...
* Principal's Message (help us refine school rules) * Important Dates Not to Miss *
* Notes From the Library * Fitness and Health Corner * Attendance Information *
Principal's Message
Dear Columbia Families,
Where has the year gone? In some ways it seems that we began our school year just days ago. Then, I notice the inches of physical growth some students have made, the changes in the complexity of books students are reading, or the motor skills our kindergartners have developed in PE, and I realize how much has been packed into this year. I am thankful for all the learning and growth that has taken place.
This is the time of year when we begin to look forward. We think about what has just passed and consider what we have learned in order to do more or do better next year. Teachers have begun to work on next year’s curriculum maps. Classes are being formed and hiring is underway.
As we look to the coming year, our Building Leadership Team and our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Team have been looking at how we support students with positive behavior. A key piece of that is ensuring we have clear expectations that we teach to students. We want to ensure that our expectations are a brief, memorable set of positively stated expectations, which will help create a school culture that is clear, positive, consistent and focused on teaching social and emotional competencies. Our planned expectations are:
· Practice Safety
· Act Responsibly
· Work Together
· Show Kindness
Yes, spelling PAWS was intentional! To teach these expectations we use a matrix that has specific examples of how to follow the expectations around school. We would love to hear from Columbia families as we select the rules for our school. Please take a few minutes to follow this link to review the matrix and answer a few questions. We appreciate your input!
Thank you so much to all of the parents and community who have given so much time to make Columbia Elementary a great place! We appreciate the countless hours contributed by our PTA, art docents, and other volunteers. Columbia wouldn’t be the school it is without your time and effort.
As we wrap up the year and summer vacation approaches, I wish the best for the students, families, and teachers who won’t be back at Columbia in the fall. I hope that you look back on your time at Columbia fondly and that your next school experiences are great ones. For all those who will be returning next year, have a wonderful summer. I hope your days are filled with books, family, laughter, and fun!
Cheers,
Mr. Denton
Mark Your Calendars!
Mondays Choir 3:30 - 4:15pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays Orchestra at Endeavor @ 7:45 - 8:50am
Tuesdays & Thursdays Band @ 3:35 - 4:15pm
Wednesdays Choir @ 8:00am
Fridays Dismissal @ 2:10pm
Monday, June 3
- SBA 5th Grade WCAS
Tuesday, June 4
- SBA 4th Grade Math CAT
W, Th, F, June 5 - 7
- 5th Grade Camp
Thursday, June 6
- SBA 4th Grade Math PT
Friday, June 7
- FINAL RUNNING CLUB OF THE YEAR
- Kindergarten Field trip to Mukilteo Lighthouse @ 9:00
M-F June 10-14
- SBA 3rd, 4th, 5th testing make-up days
Tuesday, June 11
- Orchestra Concert at Endeavor @ 6:30pm
- School board meeting @ 6 pm at District Office
Thursday, June 13
- LAST DAY OF BAND AND ORCHESTRA
- Safety Patrol Celebration @ 10:30
- Senior Walk Through @ 12:45
- Kindergarten Orientation @ 3:45
Friday, June 14
- ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TODAY
- Confident Cougar Assemblies (K-2 @ 9:30 & 3-4 @ 10:20)
Monday, June 17
- 3rd Grade End of Year Musical @ 9:45
Tuesday, June 18
- K-2nd Grade Field Day @ 2pm
- Kindergarten Celebration @ 6pm
Wednesday, June 19
- NO SCHOOL Juneteenth
Thursday, June 20
- 5th Grade Celebration @ 9:30
- 3-5th Grade Field Day @ 2pm
Monday, June 24 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
- Early Dismissal 1/2 day @ 12:55
- Report cards come home
*Save The Date *
* Friday, Aug 23 * Mukilteo School District * Back to School Fair *
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Lost and Found
Please check our lost and found for missing jackets, gloves, backpacks, lunch boxes, and other items. Everyday, during the last week of school, it will be in the front of the building for easy parent access. All unclaimed items will be donated to a charitable organization on June 24th.
Notes From the Library
The first week of June will be our final week of library check-out. Library materials need to start coming back to school beginning Monday, June 10th. Please check all nooks and crannies for missing books so that we can inventory our collection prior to the end of the school year. All library materials MUST be returned no later than Friday, June 14th.
On Thursday, June 13th, all classes will enjoy a special presentation from the Mukilteo Public Library to learn about their Summer Reading Program.
It has been fun working with all of your readers this year.
Thank you for your support!
Marcie Lyle, Librarian
Fitness and Health Corner
With summer right around the corner, we want to remind families of a few safety rules when in and around water.
A really good resource from the Red Cross, WHALE Tales, includes a video segment, a parent/caregiver-led discussion, and activity sheet. Go to https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/teach-water-safety/whale-tales (scroll down to "Lessons and Topics").
WHALE Tales is a program designed to help make children “water smart.” WHALE is an acronym for Water Habits Are Learned Early. Longfellow, the animated whale, guides children through eight “episodes” about water safety in different situations and environments, such as pools, waterparks, oceans, lakes and rivers. Longfellow teaches them about water hazards around the home and neighborhood and covers sun safety, boating safety and much more. Each topic is presented as a rhyme to help children remember the important water safety messages.
We hope you have an amazing summer.
Have fun in the sun!
Mrs. Beiermann & Mrs. DuBois, PE Teachers
Attendance Matters!
If you need to report an absence, tardy or early dismissal, call our 24 hour attendance line at 425-366-2605 or email us!
Please note that teachers do not always have the opportunity to inform the office that your child is going to be absent. Please include office staff on all attendance emails to teachers.
- Early Pick-Up
If your child will be leaving early for the day, families/guardians will need to send a note, email the teacher or call the office on the main line at 425-366-2600. (Avoid calling between 8:45-9:15 AM)
Please do not leave a message on the attendance line. Please avoid picking up during their scheduled lunch, recess or time with specialists, as it may take extra time to retrieve your student.
Only an authorized person may take a child from school. Any student being dismissed prior to the regular dismissal time must be met in the office and the student must be signed out by the parent/guardian or authorized person picking them up.
- Pre-Arranged Absence
Any absence not specifically covered, such as family vacations or other extended absence, must have a Principal approved pre-arranged absence form in order to be excused. This form must be completed and submitted to the school office one week prior to the scheduled absence.