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March Newsletter 2026

Posted Date: 03/06/26 (02:13 PM)
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COLUMBIA RIDGE

MARCH NEWSLETTER 2026

 
The word MARCH in green letters with a rainbow and clouds, a leprechaun hat, and a horseshoe.

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAR 10: PTO Meeting 6PM in the Library

MAR 12: Literacy Night, 5:30PM–7:30PM

MAR 13: No School

MAR 20: Pastries with Parents (K, 1, 2), 7:20AM–7:45AM

MAR 23: Last Day to Turn in Silverwood Forms

MAR 27: Student of the Month Celebration 8:30AM

MAR 30: Tiger Stripes Assembly 9:30AM

APR 6–10: Spring Break

APR 17: Bike Rodeo

APR 21: Class Pictures

 
Columbia Ridge Elementary logo featuring an orange paw print with a white 'E' inside.

Principal's Ponder

Thank you for partnering with us during parent-teacher conferences this month. These meetings are a valuable opportunity for families and staff to work together to support each student’s growth and success. We truly appreciate the time you took to connect with your child’s teacher. 
Please plan to join us for our PTO meeting on Tuesday at 6:00 PM in the library. We have many exciting events coming up, and we would love your input and participation. Childcare is provided. 
A big thank you to our amazing PTO for providing every student with a new book from the book fair this week. We are also grateful to all of our families who supported the book fair—it helps foster a love of reading in our students. 
During conferences, we shared a Family Engagement Survey. Thank you to those who were able to complete it. If you have not yet had the chance, the link is included below. Your feedback helps us continue to strengthen communication and collaboration with our families. 
Please remember that our doors are always open. If you have questions, concerns, ideas, or simply want to connect, feel free to call or stop by. We value your partnership and appreciate the many ways you support our Columbia Ridge community. 
Thank you for your continued support of our school. 
Sincerely, 
Karla Williams 
Principal
 
Poster for the '3 Stripes Behavior Challenge' from March 2nd-30th, focusing on calming strategies.

3 Stripes Behavior Challenge

March 2nd–30th
Students are learning calming strategies!
By the end of the month if your student has...
  • 0 referrals = 3 Stripes and 20 minutes of FUN recess
  • 1 minor referral = 2 Stripes and 15 minutes of FUN recess
  • 2–3 minor referrals = 10 minutes of FUN recess
Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible
Please ask your child about the calming strategies they are learning!
 

Family Literacy Night

MARCH 12 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join us for an evening of food and fun at our
CR Camp Read-A-Lot Family Literacy Night!
Our special guest readers will kick off the evening at 5:30 PM with fun camping stories. After enjoying a story, stay for dinner with your family, then explore camp-themed activities throughout the building from 6:00–7:30 PM.
Doors will open at 5:20 PM. Families may enter through the front entrance or the library doors. When you arrive, be sure to pick up your trail map of activities at the check-in tables.
There will be exciting activities for the whole family, and don’t forget to stop by our bake sale filled with delicious goodies!
We hope to see you there for a fun night of reading, family, and adventure!
 
No School Friday March 13th Snow Makeup Day
 
Pastries with Parents Grades: K, 1, 2 Friday, 20 March 2026 Join your student and start the day with a pastry together. 7:20am - 7:45am
 

Silverwood Reading Logs

Monday, March 23rd is the last day to turn in your Silverwood Reading Logs. Be sure to return them to your teacher by that day so they can be counted. Keep up the great reading!
 
Spring Break April 6-10
 

Family Engagement Survey

We would love to hear how we can serve our families better and find ways to get you more involved in Columbia Ridge through our PTO, volunteering or CR family activities. Please take a few minutes and complete this survey either in paper form or through the QR code.
 
PARENTS Get your child's bike ready by checking the following:​ Tire Pressure: Verify tires are properly inflated.​Brakes: Confirm both front and rear brakes function correctly.​ Chain: Ensure the chain is clean and well-lubricated.​ Reflectors: Check that all reflectors are present and clean.​ Taking these steps will help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience at the Bike Rodeo.​
 

American Heart Challenge

Dear Families,

Our Kids Heart Challenge was a success! THANK YOU for your incredible generosity and support in making our community heart healthy while helping others. Click the image below to hear a BIG Thank You from Heart Heroes across the US!
 
YOU made a difference! 92 students joined our team, 25 families completed Finn’s Mission, and we raised $6,567 for the American Heart Association to help people with special hearts! THANK YOU!
 
We know how important it is to take care of our hearts year-round, so for additional tips and resources, visit the Parent Corner to keep your family healthy. If you haven’t completed Finn’s Mission yet, you can still log in at http://www2.heart.org/goto/ColumbiaRidge or download the AHA Schools app  to learn Hands-Only CPR, the warning signs of a stroke and more!  Thank you again for your support!
 
 
We could use gently used pants in good condition, preferably sweatpants in solid colors, we would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much!