Columbia Central Weekly Bulletin

Dear Parents,

Our PBIS dance was a huge success last week. We had a big turn out for this event. Our students and staff really enjoyed themselves. Please take note of other events last week that are captured in pictures featured below.

We congratulate Sue Edwards, long time Board member who recently retired from the Board at the end of her final Board meeting Thursday of last week. She was surrounded by friends and family throughout the Board meeting as we celebrated her years of service to Steger School District 194.

MAP testing begins tomorrow. Please make sure your child is well rested and has a breakfast before coming to school. Also, it is important that your child has a charged laptop before coming to school. Students use this device to participate in the assessment. Our Math MAP session takes place tomorrow while the ELA Map session begins on Wednesday. This is an important assessment so please make sure your child is at school on time and fully prepared to do their best on this assessment.

Just as a reminder, we have an 11 am early dismissal day this coming Friday.

Let's make it a great week at Columbia!

Dr. Steve Carnes

Columbia Central Principal

Events for this Week

Monday, Jan. 22

• Musical Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Parker @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 23

• MAP testing
• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.

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

Wednesday, Jan. 24

• MAP Testing
• Percussion Ensemble -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.
• Musical Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• Momence Math Competition Team Practice -> 2:45p.m.
  
• 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Colin Powell @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Colin Powell @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Colin Powell @ Colin Powell - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Colin Powell @ Colin Powell - 5:00p.m.
• Chess Match -> @ Colin Powell - 4:00p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 25

• 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. Hart @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Hart @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.

Friday, Jan. 26

• Percussion Ensemble -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.
  
• EARLY DISMISSAL - 11a.m.
  

Upcoming Events

• January 24 - Progress Reports
• January 26 - School Improvement Day - Early Dismissal @ 11a.m.

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