Columbia Central Weekly Bulletin

Greetings Parents and Guardians,

Just as a reminder, we have an 11 am early dismissal on Tuesday, October 31st. Also, we are not celebrating Halloween on this day, so costumes or excessive Halloween makeup is not permitted.

We have a parent information meeting for the upcoming musical, Dear Edwina, taking place on Monday, October 30 from 7 to 8:30 pm at Columbia in our cafeteria. Auditions are taking place on Wednesday and Thursday of this week from 2:30 to 4 pm. Our performances are open to the public on February 9th and 10th at 7:30 pm. Our staff and students always put on a great show so we hope to see a lot of students sign up this year. This year's musical is led by Ms. Chorazyczewski, Mrs. Schwider, Mrs. Kinsella, and Ms. Kuper.

In just a few weeks report cards for trimester 1 will be mailed home (11/17). Progress reports were recently mailed out to homes as well. If you have any questions about grades please reach out to the teacher. If you need help getting into PowerSchool please let me know and I can help you get into the system.

Let's make it a great week at Columbia!

Dr. Carnes

Columbia Central Middle School Principal

Monday, Oct. 30

• 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. Parker @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Parker @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Parker @ Parker - 4:00p.m.
  
• 8th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Parker @ Parker - 5:00p.m.
  
• Parent Information Meeting for the Musical -> 7:00-8:30p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 31

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.
• Ad Council

Wednesday, Nov. 1

• Pep Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m
• 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Musical Practice -> 2:30-4:00p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Colin Powell @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Boys Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Colin Powell @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 2

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• 7th & 8th Girl's Basketball Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• S.T.E.M After School -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• Musical Practice -> 2:30-4:00p.m.

Friday, Nov. 3

• 7th & 8th Girl's Basketball Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events

• October 31 - 11:00a.m. Early Dismissal
• November 10 - End of 1st Trimester : 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

Dear Parents,

In this week's Second Step lesson, your child will apply the goal-setting process they learned in this unit to work toward a 10-minute goal of their choice. Your child will practice breaking big goals down into smaller, short-term goals. Your child will learn to use 'If–Then' plans to overcome roadblocks. If–Then Plans help your child anticipate potential roadblocks and create plans for addressing them.

Parents, try asking your child about the goal-setting process they learned in this unit and why it is beneficial. Please continue to encourage your child to set a new short-term goal that is right for them and to follow the process they learned. Check-in along the way to see how the process is going and offer to help when needed.

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