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Principal Advisory Council (PAC)
The candidate declaration window for 2024-2025 Principal Advisory Council elections will be open through Friday, September 6, 2024.

  • Principal Advisory Councils bring parents, school employees, students and community members together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance.  Click here to run for a position on our school's PAC.
Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Welcome Back
Greetings Columbia ES Families,

On behalf of the Columbia Elementary Staff, I would like to say Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 School Year!  We are looking forward to an exciting school year of collaboration and engagement.

Open House: Join us for Open House on Thursday, August 1, 2024 9:30 am -11:00 am OR 12:00 pm - 1:30pm.  Once you have completed registration or annual verification, you will be able to visit the classrooms and meet the teacher(s) for the upcoming school year.
1st Day of School: Students return to school on Monday, August 5, 2024.  School hours are 7:00 am -2:15 pm.  Please ensure that students have been registered prior to the first day of school.  See information above.
Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Back to School Rally
DCSD is excited to invite you to the 2024 Back-to-School Rally! This event is a fantastic opportunity for families to kick off the new school year with enthusiasm and support.

The 24-25 Back to School Rally on Saturday, July 27th location has changed to the parking lot of the AIC (Administrative and Instructional Complex) at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA 30083. We look forward to seeing you from 9 am to 1 pm! Please register for this event by clicking here or visiting dekalbschoolsga.org.

Our Back-to-School Rally includes:
  • School Supplies (while supplies last)
  • Fun Zone with games and activities
  • Resources for Parents
  • Health Screenings
  • Testing & Vaccinations
  • Live Entertainment
We look forward to seeing you there and starting the school year with a strong community spirit!

DeKalb County School District
Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Fall Sports Registration
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Stakeholders,
We are thrilled to announce the launch of elementary athletics in the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year! Our commitment is to foster physical well-being and sportsmanship among our students. We invite your children to participate in this fantastic opportunity.

We will offer Track and field, Soccer, Competitive Dance, Basketball, and Flag Football to all 4th and 5th graders. The program's goal is for students to obtain knowledge of game strategies and rules, learn effective collaboration, competition, responsibility, and a sense of school pride while learning new skills. Students must maintain a 'C' average to remain eligible to participate.
Registration for fall sports will open on April 30th and close on June 30th. To secure your child's spot on the team, click the link below and follow the easy steps outlined on our website under the "registration" tab. Also please check out our "FAQS" tab for any questions to may have. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to participate in elementary athletics in Dekalb County School District!
Registration Link: https://www.dcsdea.org/ 

As we embark on this new chapter, we want to assure you of our unwavering commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child can thrive and excel, both on and off the field. We look forward to seeing your child ready to showcase their talents and sportsmanship.

We are eagerly anticipating the 2024-2025 elementary athletics season and we hope you and your child are too. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Let's make this season a memorable and rewarding experience for our students.
Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Principal Transition Letter
Posted: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Honors Day Program
   

Columbia Elementary School will be hosting our annual Honors Day Program. You are invited to join us for our 2nd Semester Honors Day. 1st - 4th grade students will be recognized for their Academic Accomplishments for the 2nd semester. Invitations will be sent home with students who are receiving honors/recognition. The schedule is listed below.  


1st Grade Honors Program: May 20th @ 8:30 am
2nd Grade Honors Program: May 20th @9:30 am
3rd Grade Honors Program: May 21st @ 8:30 am
4th Grade Honors Program: May 21st @ 9:30 am

5th Grade celebration: May 21st @ 5:00 pm, Columbia Middle School

**Please note: Invitations will be sent to parents of students receiving 2nd semester honors.  
Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024
Columbia Elementary Stakeholder Title I Input Opportunities
 
Columbia Elementary parents, staff, students, and community the Title I Stakeholder Input meetings are one of the most important meetings of the year!  Please join us to help plan for the 2024-2025 school year. The focus of all Title I programs is to help eligible students meet the same high academic achievement standards expected of all children. We will be discussing our goals, planning the budget, discussing the needs of parents, and providing ideas for teacher training for next year. Our first meeting will take place on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 5:00 pm. The 2023-2024 school compact and DCSD policy are available for your review.  We look forward to collaborating with YOU!

(Here are the links to your school's 2023-2024 CES Compact, DCSD PFE Policy, & CES PFE Policy Innovative Plan.)

Parents, we need your input/feedback.  Please complete the following surveys to provide input for the upcoming school year:
Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024
Class Picture Day
Class Picture Day: May 15, 2024
Students are asked to wear orange, blue, or white shirts for Class Picture Day.  Individual pictures will not be taken.  
Posted: Friday, May 3, 2024
GA Milestones Assessment

All students in Grades 3-8 will take the Georgia Milestones: End of Grade (EOG) assessment in the content areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics.  In addition, students in grade 5 will take Science.  EOG testing begins this Wednesday, April 17, 2024. 


Below is the schedule for the administration of the EOG in the DeKalb County School District.  It is imperative that students attend school each day and arrive on time so they will not miss any sections of this important assessment.  
[EOG TESTING will begin at 8:00 a.m. each assessment day]
 
Testing Schedule:
Monday, April 29, 2024 - Final Day Make-Up Testing / Collection Day
 
Parents/Guardians, you can help by taking the following steps:

  1. Limit evening activities prior to testing so that adequate time is provided for rest. 
  2. Discuss the importance of testing with your son/daughter.
  3. Provide two #2 pencils daily.
  4. Provide a nutritious breakfast. (Breakfast is provided at school from 7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. daily)
  5. Ensure your child is present and on time each morning.  If possible, please avoid scheduling doctor/dentist appointments during the testing period.
  6. If an issue arises that may impact your child's performance, please contact an administrator.
Posted: Saturday, March 30, 2024
Great American Eclipse
To provide a safe viewing of the Great American Eclipse on Monday, April 8th, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has decided to make that day an independent learning day for students and school-based employees. (Students and staff do not report) The safety and well-being of our students remain a top priority for DCSD, and while experiencing a solar eclipse is exciting and educational, looking directly at an eclipse can damage a student’s eyes. The independent learning day would also ensure students and staff are not on the roads and highways during the time of the eclipse, which is expected to begin at 1:45 p.m. and end at 4:21 p.m., during dismissal time for DCSD schools. We encourage families who plan to experience the eclipse to be safe and protect their eyes by wearing eclipse-viewing glasses. Families can visit DCSD’s website for more safety tips.
Posted: Monday, March 25, 2024