2026-2027 Title I Parent & Family Engagement Plan

Columbia Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) is now available on our school website here . A printed copy is also available in the Parent and Family Title I Notebook located in the school’s front office, and a copy may be requested at any time. Additionally, when feasible, the PFEP can be provided in your native language upon request. Please contact the school if you would like a copy or need assistance accessing the plan.

We encourage all families to review the PFEP and learn how we can work together to support student success!


2026-2027 del Título I del Curso Escolar Actual

Columbia ELementary de Participación de Padres y Familias (PFEP) del centro ya está disponible en nuestra página web del centro aqui. También hay una copia impresa disponible en el Cuaderno Título I para Padres y Familias, situado en la oficina principal del centro, y se puede solicitar en cualquier momento. Además, cuando sea posible, el PFEP puede proporcionarse en su idioma nativo si se solicita. Por favor, contacte con el centro si desea una copia o necesita ayuda para acceder al plan.

Animamos a todas las familias a revisar el PFEP y aprender cómo podemos trabajar juntos para apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes.

Columbia Elementary Presents: Fall Festival & Frightfully Good Reads Night — Read, Treat, Repeat! Please note: Sand art and soda/water sales will be cash only.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Location: Columbia Elementary School, 1225 Waco Blvd. SE, Palm Bay, FL

Activities & Attractions:

• Family Fun: Story Walk, Literacy Challenges, Reading Activities, Ring Toss, Bean Bag Toss, Can Toss, Sticky Darts, Three-Legged Race, Memory Match, Sensory Spot, Face Painting, Bookmark & Fall Crafts, Scholastic Book Fair, Family Book Shopping, Costume Contest, Raffles & Prizes, and more.

• Scholastic Book Fair: Open during the event to shop for new books and build home libraries.

• Sand Art Fundraiser: Pumpkin Necklaces ($3) and Pumpkin Sand Art ($5).

• Please note: Sand art and soda/water sales will be cash only.

Food, Treats & Refreshments:

• Rib City ($11 Pulled Pork/Chicken meal, 10% back to school)

• Jersey Mike's Subs

• Kona Ice

• Soda & Water available for purchase Please note: Sand art and soda/water sales will be cash only.

Volunteer & Support Needs:

• Trunk-or-Treat Hosts Needed: QR code provided to sign up.

• Candy Donations Needed: Individually wrapped candy to the front office or teacher.

Spanish Translation

Imagen con el título "Columbia Elementary Presenta: Festival de Otoño y Noche de Lecturas Espeluznantemente Buenas — ¡Lee, Pide Dulces y Repite!"

Detalles del evento:

• Fecha y hora: Jueves, 29 de octubre de 2026, de 5:00 PM a 7:00 PM

• Ubicación: Columbia Elementary School, 1225 Waco Blvd. SE, Palm Bay, FL

Actividades y atracciones:

• Diversión familiar: Paseo de cuentos (Story Walk), desafíos de alfabetización, actividades de lectura, juego de lanzar aros, tiro de sacos de arena, tiro a latas, dardos adhesivos, carrera de tres piernas, juego de memoria, espacio sensorial, pintacaras, manualidades de marcapáginas y otoño, Feria del Libro Scholastic, compra de libros en familia, concurso de disfraces, rifas y premios, y más.

• Feria del Libro Scholastic: Abierta durante el evento para comprar libros nuevos y construir la biblioteca en casa.

• Recaudación de fondos de arte con arena: Collares de calabaza ($3) y arte con arena de calabaza ($5).

Comida, golosinas y refrescos:

• Rib City (Comida de cerdo o pollo desmenuzado por $11, el 10% se dona a la escuela)

• Sándwiches de Jersey Mike's

• Helados Kona Ice

• Refrescos y agua disponibles para comprar

Necesidades de voluntarios y apoyo:

• Se necesitan anfitriones para Trunk-or-Treat (reparto de dulces desde maleteros): Código QR disponible para inscribirse.

• Se necesitan donaciones de dulces: Dulces envueltos individualmente entregados en la oficina principal o al maestro/a.

Haitian Creole Translation

Grafik ki gen tit "Columbia Elementary Prezante: Festival Otòn ak Sware Bon Lekti ki Fè Eteenn — Li, Pran Sirèt, ak Repete!"

Detay sou Evènman an:

• Dat ak Lè: Enpòtan: Jedi 29 Oktòb 2026, soti 5:00 PM rive 7:00 PM

• Anplasman: Columbia Elementary School, 1225 Waco Blvd. SE, Palm Bay, FL

Aktivite ak Atraksyon:

• Plaisir pou Fanmi an: Sèk Lekti (Story Walk), Defi Literasi, Aktivite Lekti, Je Lansman Sèk, Je Lansman Ti Sak Sab, Je Lansman Bwat, Flechèt Koton, Kous Twatèt (Kous Twazjanm), Je Memwa, Spas Sensoryèl, Penti sou Vizaj, Fabrikasyon Makpaj ak Atizana Otòn, Fwa Liv Scholastic, Achte Liv ak Fanmi an, Konkou Degizman, Tiraj ak Kado, ak anpil lòt bagay ankò.

• Fwa Liv Scholastic: Ouvè pandan tout evènman an pou achte nouvo liv epi konstwi yon bibliyotèk lakay ou.

• Kolektif Fon ak Lazi Sab: Kolye Citrouille ($3) ak Lazi Sab Citrouille ($5).

Manje, Sirèt ak Rafrechi:

• Rib City (Plat Vyann Porc/Poul dekoupe pou $11, 10% ap retounen nan lekòl la)

• Sandwich Jersey Mike's

• Glaz Kona Ice

• Bwason ak Dlo ap disponib pou achte

Bwen pou Volontè ak Sipò:

• Moun pou Animasyon "Trunk-or-Treat" (Sèvis Sirèt nan Kòf Machin): Gen yon kòd QR pou enskri.

• Donasyon Sirèt: Sirèt ki gen embalaj endividyèl yo dwe pote nan biwo prensipal la oswa bay profesè a.

Out-of-Field Teacher Notification September 8, 2026

At Columbia Elementary, we are committed to providing a high-quality learning
experience for every student. Occasionally, a teacher may be assigned to teach a subject
while working toward additional certification in that subject area or to earn their ESOL
(English for Speakers of Other Languages) endorsement.
These teachers are fully certified to teach in Florida and are actively completing the steps
needed to meet additional requirements. We’re sharing this information to keep you
informed and involved in your child’s education.

Teachers Currently Working Toward Certification or ESOL Endorsement
• Wickham, Kayla- Working towards ESOL and 3rd-6th Grade Subject Area certification
• Shepard, Janelle- Working towards 3rd-6th Grade Subject Area Certification
• Hingerton, Nicole- Working towards ESOL and Professional K-6 certification
• Ross, Molly- Working towards ESOL and Professional K-6 certification
• Thrower, Cyrena- Working towards ESOL certification
• Lamb, Savannah- Working towards ESOL certification
• Kelly, Jillian- Working towards ESOL certification
• Brennan, Jaclyn- Working towards ESOL certification

We appreciate your continued support as these educators work to expand their
qualifications. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school office.

Contact Us: 321-676-1319

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🛠️ SUMMER TECH UPDATES: Student online accounts and platforms like ClassLink (Launchpad) and i-Ready are currently offline for annual summer maintenance and grade-level rollovers.

👉 WHAT TO KNOW: Access to student launchpads and digital textbooks is temporarily frozen while backend system updates are completed for the new school year.

☀️ No action is needed from parents right now! Enjoy the rest of July, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Open House next month for teacher assignments and transportation info!

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
We are writing to inform you that your child’s results from the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring are now available.

FAST assessments are administered three times each school year (PM1, PM2, and PM3) and provide valuable insight into your child’s progress in Reading and Mathematics based on Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards. These results help both families and educators track academic growth and tailor instruction to meet each student's needs.

📊 What’s Included in the Report:
-Your child’s scores from the most recent FAST progress monitoring window
-Performance level and expectations
-Progress comparison to previous assessments (if applicable)
-Highlights of strengths and areas for growth

🔍 How to Access the Results:
You can view your child’s FAST results by visiting the Florida Statewide Assessments Family Portal:
🔗PM3 Test Results

🛡️ You’ll need the secure access code provided by your child’s school. If you do not have this code, please contact us.
A printed copy was also sent home with the final report card on Friday, May 22, 2026.

🌐 Language Support:
If you need help translating your child’s FAST scores or would like to receive information in another language, we are happy to assist. Please contact Nancy Colwell at 321-676-1319, and we will ensure you receive translated materials or interpretation support.

🧭 Understanding the Scores:
-FAST assessments do not affect report card grades
-They are one part of a bigger picture that includes classwork, projects, and teacher feedback
-The results help us personalize support and instruction for your child

🏠 How You Can Help at Home:
-Talk with your child about their progress in a positive, encouraging way
-Support reading and math skills with daily practice
-Stay in touch with your child’s teacher about areas needing extra support throughout the school year

🗓️ What’s Next:
Teachers have reviewed these results to guide instruction for the next school year. If you have any questions or would like to meet to discuss your child’s performance, we welcome the opportunity to connect.

Thank you for being an essential partner in your child’s success. We wish you all a wonderful summer break!


Warm regards,
Jennifer Julian, Principal
Columbia Elementary
(321) 676-1319

Your Voice Matters, Columbia Families! 🌟

We invite you to review our End-of-Year Title I Program Evaluation presentation. It takes only 12 minutes to watch and contains important academic data regarding our students' progress this year, as well as highlights of how our Title I funds were used to support their growth.

📺 Watch the Presentation Here: EOY Program Evaluation
Once you've reviewed it, please take a brief moment to complete our feedback survey. Your input is incredibly valuable and helps us plan for an even better upcoming school year. Thank you for your continued partnership! 🚀

📝 Complete the Survey Here: EOY Program Evaluation Parent Survey

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment RSVP

📢 Last Call: Parent & Community Invitation!

Don’t miss your chance to share your voice! Parents and community members are invited to join us as we gather input for our Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA)—a vital part of our School Improvement Plan (SIP) for Brevard Public Schools and the Florida Department of Education.

🗓 Date: June 4
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Columbia Elementary, Room #904

Your feedback plays a key role in shaping our school’s goals, supports, and strategies to improve learning for all students. We hope to see you there!

Click the link to RSVP

September 8, 2026   

Dear Parent/ Guardian,

This letter is to inform you that your child’s teacher may currently be employed as an out-of-field teacher at Columbia Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year.

Below is a list of out-of-field teachers and their out-of-field area of certification. 

An out-of-field teacher is a teacher who is qualified to teach but has not yet met all certification requirements specified by the Florida Department of Education for the subject(s) he/she is teaching. We are required to notify parents when their students are assigned to an out-of-field teacher. Our goal is to ensure that all educational needs of the students at Columbia Elementary are met. This list has been updated to reflect three more teachers who have been identified as out of field. 

| ESOL Endorsement Out-of- Field | or Subject Area |

| Last Name | First Name | Out-of-field Certification and Course(s) |

• Wickham, Kayla- Working towards ESOL and 3rd-6th Grade Subject Area certification

• Shepard, Janelle- Working towards 3rd -6th Grade Subject Area Certification

• Hingerton, Nicole- Working towards ESOL and Professional K-6 certification

• Ross, Molly- Working towards ESOL and Professional K-6 certification

• Thrower, Cyrena- Working towards ESOL certification

• Lamb, Savannah- Working towards ESOL certification

• Kelly, Jillian- Working towards ESOL certification

• Brennan, Jaclyn- Working towards ESOL certification

If you would like to discuss this further or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out and contact me. Thank you very much for your flexibility and understanding. 

Sincerely,

Jennifer Julian, M. Ed.

Principal Columbia Elementary

 Phone: 321-676-1319     Email: Julian.jennifer@brevardschools.org

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