Columbia Central Weekly Bulletin

Dear Parents,

I hope you enjoyed the sun this weekend.

We have a busy week at Columbia. Our boys and girls volleyball games are happening this week with a few of them taking place at Columbia. Feel free to check out one of our games. Also, our school play, Dear Edwina, is taking place this Friday and Saturday at 7 pm. We still have a few tickets left. For more details take a peek at our flyer below.

The end end of Trimester 2 will be coming to an end soon (Feb. 16). Please log into PowerSchool and check out the progress of your child thus far this semester. If you have any questions about grades or make up work please contact your child's teacher.

Remember the importance of good attendance. Some times I will get a call from a parent regarding tardies because the parent is dropping off their child well before the tardy bell. What occasionally happens is the student in this situation is in the school building on time but habitually tardy entering the classroom. Attendance takes place in the student's homeroom classroom. If you have any questions about tardies please reach out to me and I can assist you in this matter. Also, if you recall, unexcused absences and excused absences are all the same in the eyes of the state. A student is considered chronically absent if the student misses 17 or more days of school. As a staff, we have seen in our most recent data days that poor attendance in every case has resulted in poor academic performance. Students considered to be chronically absent at Columbia performed below the 25th percentile on our most recent Winter MAP assessment. Given the strong correlation with attendance and academic success, I hope you know how important it is to get your child to school on time every day.

Let's make it a great week!

Dr. Steve Carnes

Principal

Columbia Central Middle School l

Monday, Feb. 5

• Musical Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• Momence Math Competition Team Practice -> 2:45p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Obama @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.

• 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Obama @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Obama @ Obama - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Obama @ Obama - 5:00p.m.
• Chess Match -> Columbia vs. Obama @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 6

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Brookwood @ Brookwood - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Brookwood @ Brookwood - 5:00p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

• Percussion Ensemble -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.
• Musical Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• Momence Math Competition @ Momence Jr. High - 3:00p.m

Thursday, Feb. 8

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• Musical Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• S.T.E.M After School -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• After School Homework Help -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Huth @ Huth - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Huth @ Huth - 5:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Huth @ Columbia - 3:30p.m.
• 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Huth @ Columbia - 4:30p.m.
• Chess Match -> Columbia vs. Huth @ Columbia - 3:30p.m.

Friday, Feb. 9

• Percussion Ensemble -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.
• Musical Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Upcoming Events

• February 15 - Board Meeting
• February 16 - End of 2nd Trimester
• February 19 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day
• February 23 - Report Cards

This year, Columbia Central will have yearbooks available for families to purchase showcasing the 2023-2024 school year. They are only $20!! You can pay with cash or order online. It is super easy and the steps are below. All yearbooks will be passed out in May. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Fluga, lfluga@sd194.org.

Steps to order online:

1. Go to ybpay.com

2. Type in Yearbook Code: 15192524

3. Type in your student’s first/last name and grade

4. Then you will continue on to payment

If your student will not be present at school, please call our attendance line: 708-753-4700 Ext. 1

Dear Parents,

Is your child struggling with homework/missing assignments?

Here's how we can help:

• Students can attend after school homework help on:

Mondays and Thursdays from 2:40 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.

• Doors open for breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
• School starts at 7:50 a.m.
• Attendance is a priority for students and staff.
• If your child is out sick, please call 708-753-4700 press 1 for Attendance.
• Please remind your student to be on time to each class.
• Please remind your child to sign up for the activity bus on their Google Classroom daily.

If your student is showing any flu or COVID-like symptoms, please keep them home from school and notify the nurse. Students should be kept home if he/she has:

1. Fever more than 100 degrees within the last 24 hours (must be fever free without medications)
2. Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours.
3. Continuous coughing not relieved with cough medicine.

In case of an emergency, please ensure that you are updating the emergency contact numbers.

If your child has allergies, asthma, or will be needing to take medication(s) at school, please print off the necessary forms under the ‘Parent Resource’ tab.

Columbia Central Middle School

Email: Scarnes@sd194.org
Website: https://columbia-central-school.echalksites.com/home_page
Location: 94 W Richton Rd, Steger, IL, USA
Phone: 708-753-4700