America is lucky to hav Steve Kerr. Because he cares.

Literally the Queen and Paddington What an opening ! #partyatthepalace BBC One

Just in case you haven't heard 🙂 cnn.com/2022/07/31/foo…

You Matter Columbia Elementary School @columbiaes_sc #smallschoolbigheart

Calling all New Kindergarten students and families! Our Kindergarten Playdate is this Saturday! #smallschoolbigheart Columbia ES PTA FCPS Region 2 columbiaes.fcps.edu/event/new-kind…

🐾📷 It’s a great day when Donnie Biggs visits Columbia! Thanks for capturing our learning and love for school through your photography! Fairfax Schools 🌟 FCPS Region 2 #smallschoolbigheart

Being very intentional about routines—and giving students a chance to practice them authentically—can set the stage for a fun and functional classroom all year. 🤩

🐾📣Read our first Columbia Staff Spotlight where we feature our amazing Columbia staff! Our first Spotlight is Ms. Patton , one of our 1st grade teachers.columbiaes.fcps.edu/features/colum… Fairfax Schools 🌟 FCPS Region 2 #smallschoolbigheart

Wrapping up your class with intention can be really powerful. These *5 activities* bring SEL and academic reflection together, so students leave feeling confident—and competent—on their learning journey. 🙌🏾

How can you keep track of every student's strengths and needs to inform your curriculum planning? Dr. Jorge Valenzuela suggests trying a simple visual tool called an empathy map! 😍

It only took 5 games at the FBS level for JMU Football to earn its first-ever ranking in the AP Top 25 👏👏

Distractions, confusing material, or an overwhelming amount of information can tax a student’s working memory. Here are tips that can help.

"They were so much more than Virginia football players. They were sons, grandsons and brothers ... They lived like every day was the best day." #UVAStrong

Grateful to see @columbiaes_fcps staff, parents, and students at the Ballston 5K this morning. Thank you @ces_ms_chapman for leading the CES team! @gotrnova @fcpsr2 #fitleaders @ces_counseling @columbiaes_pe @ms_martinces #smallschoolbigheart

If we all agree (and it seems most of us do!) that speed has nothing to do with actual math ability, why are time-based assessments still used in most math classes? I’m actually curious as to what the justification is here🧐

Congratulations to Beech Tree , Columbia Elementary School, and Annandale Terrace Elementary School staff & students! They are all Common Sense Education Recognized Schools committed to educating learners who can thrive online academically and socially! #FCPSDigCit All of these schools are in FCPS Region 2 !!

I taught Rachel when she was in 1st and 2nd grade at Columbia ES and was beyond honored and proud that she invited me to watch her graduate from the Naval Academy this weekend. 💛🩵 Columbia Elementary School #smallschoolbigheart

🐾❤️🐾❤️ #smallschoolbigheart ⁦Mike Astudillo⁩ ⁦Fairfax Schools 🌟⁩ NBC4 Washington⁩ ⁦NBCPhotog22⁩ FCPS Region 2 ⁦Ms. Patton⁩

How we talk to students becomes their inner voice. Click here to read more: bit.ly/43KeSr3