Spring Book Fair
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Columbia Elementary's Book Fair will be Monday, March 8th through Friday, March 12th from 7:45-2:30 in the PTA Room, (167C). Your child will be visiting the Book Fair with his or her class. Students will have the opportunity to purchase books or make a wish list at that time.
Please click here to download the flier with more information about our Book Fair.
Dr. Suess Week
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Columbia Elementary School will celebrate Dr. Seuss Week March 1st through March 5th! The file titled
“Scoop on Seuss” is a list of activities planned for each day. The week-long event ends with our very popular “Whimsical Word Day” on Friday. We encourage everyone to dress up as their favorite word. Get more information about Whimsical Word Day here.
Dennis James
Principal
Jump Rope for Heart
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I’m proud to announce the kickoff of Columbia’s “Jump Rope for Heart” campaign for the American Heart Association! This is one of our three yearly charitable campaigns. As a school community we use charitable campaigns to enhance our character education and wellness programs. Participation in fundraising is never mandatory for students. All students have the opportunity to participate in the planned activities regardless of money raised.
The note below is from our physical education department. I look forward to visiting the PE classes to test my fitness and lack of coordination! I encourage you to find a jump rope and join in the fun at home!
Dennis James
Principal
Read more about Jump Rope for Heart
Parental Involvement Survey
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Madison City Schools is trying to find better ways to involve parents. We would really like your honest input regarding our efforts. We are asking parents to take an on-line survey to help us improve. Please take a moment to take this survey.
Click here for survey.
It will take less than 10 minutes to complete. Thank you!
Penguin Patch
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Next week, December 7th thru December 11th, the Penguin Patch Holiday Shoppe is coming to Columbia Elementary! The Penguin Patch is a safe, educational and fun experience for your child. Your child will have the opportunity to experience the joy of giving during the holiday season while selecting gifts for their loved ones.
Parent volunteers will assist children working within each child's individual budget to teach them the spirit of giving. Over 100 different gift items are offered for purchase for as little as $.25 up to $11 each.
Please ensure that the "Gift List" money envelope is completed and returned, along with cash or a check, made out to Columbia Elementary PTA (CESPTA) with driver's license number on the date your child's class is scheduled to shop.
Our Family Night is Monday, December 7th, from 5-7 p.m.
If you would like to volunteer at our Penguin Patch Holiday Shoppe, please feel free to contact Sherry Royer at 325-9340.
Happy Holidays!!
Barnes & Noble Book Fair
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Columbia Elementary Media Center is hosting an “in-store” book fair at the Bridge Street location of Barnes and Noble. Please plan to do holiday shopping this week ending Sunday, December 6. When you purchase items this week, Columbia Media Center will receive 10%-20% cash profit from the total sales to use for new books and materials. Simply present the cashier with the attached voucher to have your purchases credited to Columbia’s book fair. The credit is given for almost all items in the store to exclude; gift cards, Barnes and Noble Memberships, textbooks and magazine subscriptions, and purchases at Starbucks. Thank you for your support! Isn’t it great to be able to help your child’s school while doing necessary holiday shopping!
Rhae Holtkamp
Media Specialist
Columbia Chorus Performance
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From Hanukkah to Christmas to Santa Claus and snowmen….There are so many ways to celebrate all the holiday’s and traditions in December. Come see the 5th and 6th grade Columbia Chorus celebrate in their performance of “December in Our Town” on Monday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. The Chorus will perform in the Columbia cafeteria after the PTA Meeting. You don’t want to miss it!
Book Drive Update
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Please announce to your class and thank those who donated books to our Book Drive!
The results from our Pre-Iron Bowl Book Drive are:
Alabama - 785 books donated
Auburn - 300 books donated
Tennessee - 101 books donated
LSU - 69 books donated
For all other SEC teams: 117 books donated
Hooray for us!
Book Drive Tally
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So far:
Alabama is leading with 230 books
Auburn has 70
TN has 24
LSU has 6
All other SEC teams - 12
Come on students! Bring in those books to donate and boost your team!
Columbia's Annual Book Drive
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Help your team win in the annual Columbia Book Drive!! Bring your new or gently used books and donate them into your favorite team box. The winning team will be announced before the holidays when we get ready to “TACKLE A GOOD BOOK!”
Don’t forget to wear your team’s colors on Friday!
Collection boxes are in the front lobby. Books will be used to supplement classroom libraries at Columbia and for Columbia students! We will also use the books to promote literacy in the community by sharing remaining books with those in need!
