Columbia Central Weekly Bulletin

Greetings Parents and Guardians,

We have a busy week ahead of us so please take a look at events below that are happening this week.

The end of Trimester 1 is this Friday. Let's support our students in getting in all the work they need to be successful. Report Cards will be going out by November 17.

We will start our Dough Not Miss Friday attendance incentive this Friday. All students that come to school on Friday on time are eligible to win a free delicious doughnut. Please do your best to get your child to school on time each and ever day. The research on students that fall into the absenteeism category suggests a high probability of long lasting negative setbacks that will affect them in high school and college and career readiness.

In honor of Veterans Day we will be continuing our tradition of celebrating this special holiday on Friday, November 10 during our assembly, which starts at 8:30 am. We have a 1 pm early dismissal on this day as well.

We hope to see you around throughout the week during our after school events. Let's make it a great week!

Dr. Carnes

Columbia Central Middle School Principal

Monday, Nov. 6

• 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 Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Memorial @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Memorial @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Memorial @ Memorial - 4:00p.m.
  
• 8th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Memorial @ Memorial - 5:00p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 7

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

• Pep Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m
• Musical Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Hart @ Hart - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Hart @ Hart - 5:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Hart @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Hart @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.
• Curriculum Council Meeting -> 3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 9

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• PBIS Student Council Dance -> 2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.
• S.T.E.M After School -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• After School Homework Help -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• Musical Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Chicago Heights @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Chicago Heights @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Chicago Heights @ CHMS - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Chicago Heights @ CHMS - 5:00p.m.

Friday, Nov. 10

• Veterans Day Assembly -> 8:30a.m.
• End of 1st Trimester!!!
• Early Dismissal -> 1:00p.m.

Upcoming Events

• November 7 - Picture Retake Day
• November 10 - Early Dismissal
• November 16 - Board Meeting
• November 17 - Report Cards
• November 20-21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
• November 22-24 - No School - FALL BREAK
• November 23 - Thanksgiving Day

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

Tuesday, November 7th 📸

Dear Parents,

In this week’s Second Step lesson, your child will identify a goal they want to work on, anticipate roadblocks, and develop an If–Then Plan for their own goal. Your child will learn strategies to stay on track toward their goals. They’ll learn to monitor their progress, decide if they need to try new strategies and determine when their goal is complete.

Parents, consider this. Ask your child about a goal they’re actively working toward. Ask them if they are encountering any roadblocks and how you can help them determine the steps to accomplish their goals.

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