September Newsletter 2026

Posted Date: 09/08/26 (04:42 PM)

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Columbia Ridge Elementary

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

September 15 (Tuesday)

PTO Meeting @ 3:30 PM — Cafeteria

September 17 (Thursday)

CR BLOOD DRIVE — Columbia Ridge

September 18 (Friday)

4th Grade Salmon Field Trip

September 21 (Monday)

Summer Reading Celebration

September 23 (Wednesday)

PICTURE DAY - Individual Pictures/ Order Online

September 28

Student of the Month Celebration

OCTOBER

October 6, 7 & 8

Conferences — Half Days: Dismissal at 12:05pm

October 9

NO SCHOOL — Teacher Professional Development Day

Welcome Mr Jensen our new CR Principal

A Warm Tiger Welcome to Mr. Chris Jensen!

We are so excited to welcome Mr. Chris Jensen as the new principal of Columbia Ridge Elementary! As he begins this new chapter with us, Mr. Jensen is looking forward to getting to know our students, families, and staff and becoming a part of the special community that makes Columbia Ridge such a wonderful place. He believes that strong relationships, a caring school community, and working together are at the heart of helping every child succeed. We are grateful to have him join our Columbia Ridge family and look forward to all that the future holds. Please join us in giving Mr. Jensen a warm Tiger welcome! 🐯

Welcome Mr Pearce our new Dean Of Students

A Warm Tiger Welcome to Mr. Jake Pearce!

We are excited to welcome Mr. Pearce to Columbia Ridge Elementary as our new Dean of Students! Mr. Pearce is no stranger to the Ephrata School District, having previously served our students as a Band teacher. We are thrilled to have him bring his experience, positive energy, and strong relationships with students and families to Columbia Ridge. In his new role, Mr. Pearce will focus on supporting our students in making positive choices, building strong relationships, and creating a school environment where every child feels supported and ready to learn. He will also work closely with our students and families to encourage regular attendance and help every student feel connected, engaged, and successful at school. We are so happy to have Mr. Pearce joining our Columbia Ridge family and look forward to all the wonderful things he will bring to our school community. Please join us in giving Mr. Pearce a big Tiger welcome! 🐯

CR BLOOD DRIVE - Thursday, Sep 17th

We Need Donators!!

Our CR Blood Drive is Thursday, September 17, and we still have spots available! The Vitalant Blood Drive Bus will be located in our Library/Staff Parking Lot. If you are able to donate, please help us support this important cause by signing up with Vitalant. Every donation can make a difference!

Vitalant Blood Drive Sign-Up

Phone: 877-258-4825

12:45pm - 5:00pm

A promotional flyer for a blood drive at Columbia Ridge Elementary on Thursday, September 17, offering a Halloween T-shirt and a chance to win $10,000.

CR PICTURE DAY - Wednesday Sept 23rd

Individual Picture Day

Individual Picture Day is Wednesday, September 23! Parsons Photography will be here to take individual student pictures. Parents are asked to pre-purchase pictures online before Picture Day. To order, please visit the link below or contact Parsons Photography with any questions.

Parsons Photography:

📞 (509) 662-9576

📞 (800) 846-8469

Please be sure to place your picture order before September 23.

A promotional flyer for school picture day offers online ordering, digital downloads, and various product packages like magnets, ornaments, and retouched photos.

https://www.parsonsphotography.c

COLUMBIA RIDGE PTO MEETING

You’re invited to attend our first PTO meeting of the year!

📅 September 15 -Tuesday.

⏰ 3:30 PM

📍 Columbia Ridge Cafeteria

We’ll be discussing all the exciting events planned for the 2026–27 school year and would love to have more parent input as we plan activities for our students.

If you would like to attend this meeting virtually, please click on the link below.

We hope to see you there! 🧡🐯

https://meet.google.com/zxv-dixw