Columbia Elementary
TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD
Help build your child’s reading confidence with free books and literacy activities from a Florida program called New Worlds Reading. You can choose 9 books for your child each year, including books from popular series like Clifford the Big Red Dog, Super Fly Guy, and The Magic School Bus. Apply at newworldsreading.com.
🌮 Moe’s Fundraiser – Taco Kit Pick-Up
Support Columbia Elementary and feed your family with Moe’s!
📅 Tuesday, February 26
⏰ 5:00–5:30 PM
📍 Front Car Loop
Taco Kits serve 4–6 people for $39.99 (+tax).
👉 Order & pay online — each family places their own order:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260254012830141
🕛 All orders must be placed by Monday, Feb. 25 at noon.
Drive up during the pick-up window and Moe’s will bring your kit right to your car!
Support Columbia Elementary and feed your family with Moe’s!
📅 Tuesday, February 26
⏰ 5:00–5:30 PM
📍 Front Car Loop
Taco Kits serve 4–6 people for $39.99 (+tax).
👉 Order & pay online — each family places their own order:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260254012830141
🕛 All orders must be placed by Monday, Feb. 25 at noon.
Drive up during the pick-up window and Moe’s will bring your kit right to your car!
🎁✨ The Holiday Gift Shop is almost here! ✨🎁
From December 8th–12th, Columbia Elementary students will have the chance to pick out special gifts for their loved ones. Hosted by our amazing Kindness Club, this event is all about spreading joy and making the season brighter!
Prices start at just 60¢, so there’s something for everyone. The shop will be open in Room 305, and we can’t wait to see the smiles as students find the perfect surprises for family and friends.
📌 For all the details, including how to volunteer, check out the flyer here: https://aptg.co/mX1PmL
Stay tuned for more info on gift options and pricing—and get ready for a week full of kindness and holiday cheer!
#ColumbiaElementary #KindnessClub #HolidayGiftShop #SpreadJoy
🎃 Halloween Fun at Columbia Elementary! 🦖🐔🦩🐶
Today our amazing admin team brought the Halloween spirit to life with their fantastic costumes — and some hilarious antics!
🦩 Mrs. Julian and Mrs. Parks twinned as fabulous flamingos
🐔 Mr. Blucker and Mrs. Butler clucked around as matching chickens
🦖 Mrs. Ruiz stomped through the halls as a friendly dinosaur
🐶 Mrs. Henk wagged her way into hearts as a playful pup
They danced, played, and even raced with the kids — and in a photo-finish moment, Mrs. Henk won by a nose! 🏁
Thank you to our admin team for making today unforgettable. Columbia Comets know how to celebrate in style! 🚀💙
#ColumbiaElementary #HalloweenSpirit #CometPride #AdminSquad #FunAtSchool
Today our amazing admin team brought the Halloween spirit to life with their fantastic costumes — and some hilarious antics!
🦩 Mrs. Julian and Mrs. Parks twinned as fabulous flamingos
🐔 Mr. Blucker and Mrs. Butler clucked around as matching chickens
🦖 Mrs. Ruiz stomped through the halls as a friendly dinosaur
🐶 Mrs. Henk wagged her way into hearts as a playful pup
They danced, played, and even raced with the kids — and in a photo-finish moment, Mrs. Henk won by a nose! 🏁
Thank you to our admin team for making today unforgettable. Columbia Comets know how to celebrate in style! 🚀💙
#ColumbiaElementary #HalloweenSpirit #CometPride #AdminSquad #FunAtSchool
🎉 Exciting News for Families!
Our 2025–2026 Parent & Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) is now live!
This plan highlights the support and resources our Title I program will provide to families this school year — shaped by your input and community collaboration.
📚 Ready to explore?
👉 https://brevardpublicschoolsfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/coes/documents//19323526
Our 2025–2026 Parent & Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) is now live!
This plan highlights the support and resources our Title I program will provide to families this school year — shaped by your input and community collaboration.
📚 Ready to explore?
👉 https://brevardpublicschoolsfl.sites.thrillshare.com/o/coes/documents//19323526
🌟 Mark Your Calendars, Columbia Families! 🌟
We’ve got some exciting events coming up — and some sweet rewards too!
📘 Science Fair Info Night
🗓️ October 15 | 🕔 5:00–6:00 PM | 📍 Cafeteria
Parents of Grades 4–6, come learn all about the Science Fair!
🎁 All attendees will receive a FREE trifold board for their project.
📚 SAC Meeting
🗓️ October 21 | 🕒 3:00 PM | 📍 Media Center
Stay informed and involved in our school community.
🍂 Fall Family Festival
🗓️ October 23
📖 Book Fair opens at 4:30 PM
🎉 Main event starts at 5:00 PM
We’re still looking for volunteers!
✅ Sign up to help with the Book Fair
🚗 Decorate your trunk for Trunk-or-Treat
🍬 Candy donations due by October 20
🍦 Sweet Treat Alert!
The class with the most candy donations in PK–2 and Grades 3–6 will win an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🎉
🔗 Sign-up links https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5A823A7FFC16-58848523-fall
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5A823A7FFC16-58848930-fall
Let’s make these events unforgettable! 💙💛 #ColumbiaComets #FallFun #FamilyFestival #ScienceFair #IceCreamIncentive
Jennifer Butler, M.Ed.
Elementary Specialist
(ESOL Contact, Title I Coordinator)
We’ve got some exciting events coming up — and some sweet rewards too!
📘 Science Fair Info Night
🗓️ October 15 | 🕔 5:00–6:00 PM | 📍 Cafeteria
Parents of Grades 4–6, come learn all about the Science Fair!
🎁 All attendees will receive a FREE trifold board for their project.
📚 SAC Meeting
🗓️ October 21 | 🕒 3:00 PM | 📍 Media Center
Stay informed and involved in our school community.
🍂 Fall Family Festival
🗓️ October 23
📖 Book Fair opens at 4:30 PM
🎉 Main event starts at 5:00 PM
We’re still looking for volunteers!
✅ Sign up to help with the Book Fair
🚗 Decorate your trunk for Trunk-or-Treat
🍬 Candy donations due by October 20
🍦 Sweet Treat Alert!
The class with the most candy donations in PK–2 and Grades 3–6 will win an ICE CREAM PARTY! 🎉
🔗 Sign-up links https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5A823A7FFC16-58848523-fall
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AA5A823A7FFC16-58848930-fall
Let’s make these events unforgettable! 💙💛 #ColumbiaComets #FallFun #FamilyFestival #ScienceFair #IceCreamIncentive
Jennifer Butler, M.Ed.
Elementary Specialist
(ESOL Contact, Title I Coordinator)
Last Friday (October 3rd), we celebrated all of our October birthdays in the Commons! 🥳
Students were treated to a cheerful birthday song led by Mrs. Julian and a few other staff members, received a small gift, and had their photo taken to mark the occasion. 📸🎁
If you don’t see your child in the birthday photo display, they may have missed the announcement — we’ll catch them next time!
🎂 Happy Birthday to all our October stars! 🌟
Students were treated to a cheerful birthday song led by Mrs. Julian and a few other staff members, received a small gift, and had their photo taken to mark the occasion. 📸🎁
If you don’t see your child in the birthday photo display, they may have missed the announcement — we’ll catch them next time!
🎂 Happy Birthday to all our October stars! 🌟
🎉 September Birthday Bash in the Commons! 🎉
Today we gathered in the Commons to celebrate all our amazing September birthdays! Smiles, laughter, and pencils filled the area as students and staff came together to make the day extra special.
We even had a surprise guest sneak into the celebration — Mr. Tony, whose birthday is this Saturday! 🎂 Happy early birthday, Mr. Tony! Thanks for all you do to keep our school running smoothly.
Wishing all our September stars a fantastic year ahead! 🌟
#ColumbiaElementary #BirthdayCelebration #SeptemberStars
📚 Columbia Elementary Families!
You're invited to our SAC/PTO Meeting on Sept 16 @ 3:00 PM in the Media Center.
Let’s talk student welfare, education, and share ideas to support our school community. 💬
📄 View the flyer: https://aptg.co/7zYkXG
You're invited to our SAC/PTO Meeting on Sept 16 @ 3:00 PM in the Media Center.
Let’s talk student welfare, education, and share ideas to support our school community. 💬
📄 View the flyer: https://aptg.co/7zYkXG
👵👴 Celebrate National Grandparents Week!
Join the Space Coast TPO for a free family event on Saturday, Sept 6, 9–11AM at the Cape Canaveral Community Center.
🚲 Safety activities, community resources, free goodies, and helmets for kids (while supplies last)!
🛑 Vendors include AARP, Aging Matters, Bike Walk Central Florida & more!
📄 View the flyer: https://aptg.co/flYklf
📞 Contact Leah Nepo: 321-350-9264 | ✉️ leah.nepo@sctpo.com
🔗 Event info: lp.constantcontactpages.com
Join the Space Coast TPO for a free family event on Saturday, Sept 6, 9–11AM at the Cape Canaveral Community Center.
🚲 Safety activities, community resources, free goodies, and helmets for kids (while supplies last)!
🛑 Vendors include AARP, Aging Matters, Bike Walk Central Florida & more!
📄 View the flyer: https://aptg.co/flYklf
📞 Contact Leah Nepo: 321-350-9264 | ✉️ leah.nepo@sctpo.com
🔗 Event info: lp.constantcontactpages.com
📣 Columbia Families!
Our All Pro Dad Chapter is back! 🎉 Join us for a fun, meaningful evening with your child on Sept 3 @ 6PM in the Media Center.
👨👧 All kids must be with an adult.
📍 RSVP & details: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/14430/
📄 View the flyer: https://aptg.co/nhBGFf
Questions? Contact Anthony Kuiper: kuiper.anthony@brevardschools.org
🎉 Birthday Bash in the Commons! 🎉
Today we celebrated all our amazing August birthdays with smiles, cheers, and good vibes! 🥳
Check out this awesome crew of birthday stars who made it out — we’re so glad we got to celebrate YOU! 💫🎂 #ColumbiaComets #AugustBirthdays #CommonsCelebration
Today we celebrated all our amazing August birthdays with smiles, cheers, and good vibes! 🥳
Check out this awesome crew of birthday stars who made it out — we’re so glad we got to celebrate YOU! 💫🎂 #ColumbiaComets #AugustBirthdays #CommonsCelebration
We had such a great time welcoming our newest students and their families at Kindergarten Orientation on April 24th! If you missed it, please feel free to watch the PowerPoint presentation and reach out to the school if you have any questions. We can’t wait to see all our new Kindergarteners this fall!
English: https://aptg.co/2BjzMM
En Espanol: https://aptg.co/PDmCpV
Hatian Creole: https://aptg.co/YvfVsj
On 10/22/2024, the Brevard County School Board approved Columbia’s Schoolwide Improvement Plan which also serves as our Title I plan. Please take a minute to review our school’s plan at Columbia 2024-2025 SIP. Copies of this document will be made available upon request and if you would like the document translated, please contact Laura Good, Title 1 Coordinator.
Nan 10/224, Komisyon Konsèy Lekòl Brevard County apwouve Plan Amelyorasyon Lekòl Columbia ki sèvi tou kòm plan Pou I nou an. Tanpri pran yon minit pou revize plan lekòl nou an nan Columbia 2024-2025 SIP. Kopi dokiman sa a ap disponib sou demann epi si ou ta renmen dokiman an tradui, tanpri kontakte Laura Bon, 1 Koòdonatè.
El 22/10/2024, la Junta Escolar del Condado de Brevard aprobó el Plan de Mejora Escolar de Columbia, que también sirve como nuestro plan de Título I. Tómese un minuto para revisar el plan de nuestra escuela en Columbia SIP 2024-2025. Copias de este documento estarán disponibles a pedido y si desea que se traduzca el documento, comuníquese con Laura Good, Coordinadora del Título 1.
Come and join us for our our next All Pro Dads meeting. It will be Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00 pm in the Media Center.
Our District Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) is available on our website. Go to Parents and Students > Title 1 > District Parent Family Engagement Plan. The Columbia Parent Family Engagement Plan is right below it. For questions or translations, contact Laura Good at good.laura@brevardschools.org. Thank you!