Little Eagles
Columbia Elementary School (PK-2)
May/June 2025
Mr. Jackson, CES Principal.. Derek.Jackson@myeagles.org
Mrs. Wilding, CES Secretary.. Joelle.Wilding@myeagles.org
Mrs. Phelps, CES Counselor.. Ashley.Phelps@myeagles.org
Mrs. White, Nurse.. Paige.White@myeagles.org
Mrs. McLaury, Child Care & Preschool Director.. Terri.McLaury@myeagles.org
A Peek Ahead
Thursday, May 1st
Principal’s Day!
PTO Meeting @ CUES 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 2nd
Popcorn Friday!
Lunch Ladies Day!
Monday, May 5th
No School for Students - Professional Development
Tuesday, May 6th
Teacher Appreciation Week!
Wednesday, May 7th
Bike to School Day!
Teacher Appreciation Week!
Comfy Cozy Day!
Nurse’s Day!
Credit Union
Thursday, May 8th
Teacher Appreciation Week!
Friday, May 9th
Hope Run!
Teacher Appreciation Week!
Sunday, May 11th
Happy Mother’s Day!
Monday, May 12th
School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14th
TCCU Credit Union Worker Celebration in Fairy Garden 12:05-12:30 p.m.
K/1st Grade Girl Scouts 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thurday, May 15th
2nd Grade Potter Center
Monday, May 19th
Smiles on Wheels
Tuesday, May 20th
Hogle/Sexton to Nature Center 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Smiles on Wheels
Wednesday, March 21st
Elliott/Taylor/Thacher to Nature Center 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Smiles on Wheels
Thursday, May 22nd
Student of the Month 10:30 a.m.
Smiles on Wheels
Friday, May 23rd
Kindergarten to Binder Park Zoo 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Monday, May 26th
Memorial Day-No School
Tuesday, May 27th
1st Grade to Impressions 5 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m
Wednesday, May 28th
K/1st Grade Girl Scouts 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 29th
Last Day of Tuition Preschool
Friday, May 30th
Kindergarten Graduation 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 1st
Kiwanis Bike Rodeo 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4th
Comfy Cozy Day!
Thursday June 5th
PTO Meeting @ CUES 6:00 p.m.
Friday, June 6th
Last Day of School! Half Day 7:55 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
Mileage Club
We are looking for volunteers to run Mileage Club this year at CES during the month of May! The students are VERY excited for this program to return. Please be sure you have a background check on file for this school year.
Contact Mrs. Phelps or Mrs. Wilding with any questions!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4EAEA62CA0FC1-56589047-mileage
Join us for Bike to School Day on Wednesday May 7th!
Get ready to roll! Join us for Bike to School Day on Wednesday May 7th (weather permitting)! Meet at the Brooklyn Library parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Let's promote healthy habits, reduce traffic, and have some fun riding together! Elementary students are encouraged to bike (or scooter) to school with a parent or guardian. Don't forget your helmets!
Kindergarten and New Student Registration/Address and Phone Number Changes
Smiles for Miles
What does a shark like to eat with peanut sandwiches?
*Jellyfish!
How do you make an octopus laugh?
*With ten-tickles!
Friday is Blue and Gold Day
Show your school spirit and wear your blue and gold Little Eagle spirit wear!
Important Transportation Information
Please note that all bus changes need to go through the transporation department this school year. For example, if your child is riding a bus with a friend, etc. The phone number is 517.592.6449. This needs to be approved at least 24 hours in advance. Your cooperation is appreciated!
Breakfast and School Arrival Time
School Breakfast and Lunch Information
We are excited to share that free breakfast and lunch will continue for the 2024-2025 school year! We still encourage families to complete a free and reduced lunch application. It may help families qualify for other programs.
Principal's Corner
Spring is Here! What an awesome opportunitiy to get outside and enjoy this weather! Some wonderful ideas for you and your students include: starting a garden, planting wildflowers, creating a bird feeder with pinecones, going on a nature walk, and more!
We have a Clothing Bin available in our overflow parking lot. If you are planning any Spring Cleaning, consider donating your textile materials there. Our school receives a donation per pound!
May is full of celebratroy activities for our students who have made amazing achievements in their learning this year! Field Trips and special events have been planned by our wonderful staff members - check in with your student's teacher to find out what's happening!
We will honor and celebrate our outstanding staff during Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-9. Consider having your Little Eagle write them a note of thanks during that week! We plan to shower our staff with appreciation all week long!
I cannot believe that we are almost done with another school year! Your Little Eagle will wrap up their iReady testing and complete their final literacy assessments. I am so proud of their hard work this year, and I look forward to supporting their journey for years to come!
If you are interested in our Summer Camps this year, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Aguilera to get them enrolled! What a great way to stay in contact with friends and keep them fresh on their learning!
Wishing you all a wonderful May! Enjoy the sunshine!
Mr. Jackson
Counseling Corner
Hi Little Eagle Families!
We have just over a month left of school! As we all get eager for summer remember we still have some important things to accomplish before June 6th. Along with fun field trips and events planned we have important end of the year testing. Please be sure your students are here everyday so they can complete assessments for report cards and to assist in next years class placements.
Class Lessons
In April I completed our Safer, Smarter Kids curriculum with all K-2 students. Student really appeared to enjoy these lessons and we have seen them using their safety skills! Fabulous job little eagles!
K-Kids Peer Mentoring
At the end of May K-Kid mentors will celebrate all the amazing mentorship they have shown to our Kinders with a donut party! I am so proud of all their work and growth within this program!
Career Day
We had Career Day on April 28th and it went wonderful! Thank you so much to all our parent volunteers who made this possible. Take a look below at our pictures!
Class Placements
We will be completing class placements for the fall in the coming weeks. The last week of school students will meet all the teachers for the following year in a meet & greet so they are familiar with them all. You will receive your student(s) new teacher letter along with supplies list the first week in August.
Character Strong
May's Character Trait of the month is Creativity
* Student of the month for May will be on Thursday, May 22nd at 10:30am.
*Click the Counselor Smore below for more tips & Info!
You can reach me by email: ashley.phelps@myeagles.org or by calling 517-769-8557, feel free to leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as I am available. *For support throughout the summer please email me and I will be in touch when possible.
Student of the Month - April (Courage)
Y5 & Kinder Nominees
First Grade Nominees
Second Grade Nominees
Career Day!!
News from the Nurse
Reminders as we enter the end of the school year:
HEALTH CONCERNS
Please inform your school nurse of any allergies, surgeries, accidents, or new health problems that occur during the summer months.
MEDICATIONS
New medication forms must be completed by the parent/guardian and health care provider before each school year. Medication authorization forms expire at the end of each school year. Make sure you make your request to the health care provider before August. Clinics get very busy and may not be able to complete your request if submitted after mid-August. New medication forms must have a start date on or after August 1st, 2025, or say 2025-2026 school year to be valid for next school year. You can access medication forms on our website at myeagles.org.
STUDENTS WITH LIFE THREATENING CONDITIONS (IHP Forms)
Per state law, medication/treatment forms signed by health care provider and parent/guardian, all supplies, and health care plan must be in place before the first day of school. You must contact the nurse to prepare or update the health care plan the week before school starts to prepare your student's safe attendance. An in-person appointment may be scheduled by contacting the school.
IMMUNIZATION REMINDER
All students must be in compliance with the state's law for immunization requirements by the first day of school. If a student is not in compliance with immunizations, a medical or non-medical waiver must be on file in order for the student to be in compliant and to not be excluded from school. Please contact the Jackson County Health Department if you have any other questions.
END OF SCHOOL MEDICATION REMINDER
Medications expire at the end of every year. Any medications in the office will be discarded if not picked up by the end of the school year.
Attendance Matters!
Showing up to school greatly impacts a student's academic success. Families play a crucial role in ensuring that a student gets to school safely and on time daily. We understand that absences are unavoidable, such as illness or medical appointments. Please call in advance if your child will not be in school.
CES Attendance Line 517-592-7552
PTO Meeting
The PTO Meeting is the first Thursday of every month.
All parents and staff are invited to attend.