Columbia Central Weekly Bulletin

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Please take a look at events happening this week.

We are so proud of our cross country team, led by Mr. Schoff, Ms. Pickrum, Ms. Czerpaniak, and Ms. Fluga. Featured below you will see some of our top qualifiers.

Our PBIS dance is happening this Thursday. Parents need to sign a contract for students to attend this event. We look forward to our first school dance of the year.

Remember, the deadline for vaccinations for 6th grade students is October 15. Students will be excluded from school if they don't have the required vaccinations. Please read below for more information from our school nurse. We definitely do not want students to miss any school. Please reach out to us if you have any questions.

Let's make it a great week at Columbia.

Dr. Steve Carnes

Columbia Central Principal

Monday, Oct. 2

• Cross Country Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Memorial @ Memorial - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Memorial @ Memorial - 5:00p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 3

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m
• NO ACTIVITY BUS

Wednesday, Oct. 4

• Pep Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m
• Cross Country Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. James Hart @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. James Hart @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 5

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• 7th & 8th Girl's Basketball Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Cross Country Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• PBIS Student Council Dance -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00 p.m

Friday, Oct. 6

• Institute Day

Upcoming Events

• October 6 - NO SCHOOL - Institute Day
• October 9 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
• October 15 - 6TH GRADE PHYSICALS/VACCINES MUST BE TURNED IN.
• THIS IS THE LAST DAY!
• October 16 - Erin's Law Presentation
• October 19 - Board Meeting -> 6:00p.m.
• October 20 - Progress Reports Mailed Out
• October 23-27 - Book Fair
• October 31 - 11:00a.m. Early Dismissal

Dear Parents,

So far this school year, your child has been learning Social-Emotional Skills in our Second Step Program. They have explored their feelings about returning to school, their personal values, their friendship values, their school community values, and ways to make our school a better place. This week, your child will begin the online portion of the Second Step Program. This week, they will review the topic, who they can turn to in the school community when they need help and ways they can support new students who need a helping hand.

One way you can engage with your student about their social-emotional needs this week is to tell your child about a time you helped someone new in any community you belong to. Ask your child how they wish someone would have helped them when they started school.

ENGLISH:

Please utilize this time to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician and complete the following requirements in accordance with the Illinois State Guidelines.

The following form and immunizations are required for all students entering 6th Grade:

1. State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination Form

2. Updated Immunization Record including the following required vaccinations:

- Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4) Vaccine

- Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus (Tdap) Vaccine

These documents are due by October 15, 2023 per the Illinois State Guidelines. If these documents are not turned in by the date indicated, your child will be excluded from school until they are turned in.

SPANISH:

Utilice este tiempo en el verano para programar una cita con su médico de atención primaria y completar los siguientes requisitos de acuerdo con las Pautas del Estado de Illinois.

Se requiere el siguiente formulario y las vacunas para todos los estudiantes que ingresan al 6o grado:

1. Formulario de examen de certificado de salud infantil del estado de Illinois

2. Registro de vacunación actualizado que incluye las siguientes vacunas necesarias:

- Vacuna antimeningocócica conjugada

- Vacuna contra la difteria, tos ferina y tétanos (Tdap)

Estos documentos deben entregarse antes del 15 de octubre de 2023 según las pautas del estado de Illinois. Si estos documentos no se entregan en la fecha indicada, su hijo será excluido de la escuela hasta que se entreguen.

• 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