Columbia Central Weekly Bulletin

Monday, Oct. 9

• Happy Indigenous People's / Columbus Day
• NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Oct. 10

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

Wednesday, Oct. 11

• Pep Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m
• 7th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Chicago Heights @ CHMS - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Girls Basketball Game -> Columbia vs. Chicago Heights @ CHMS - 5:00p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 12

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

Friday, Oct. 13

• 7th & 8th Girl's Basketball Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  
• Happy Friday the 13th🎃🔮

Upcoming Events

• 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 25 - Family Book Fair Night
• October 31 - 11:00a.m. Early Dismissal

Dear Parents,

In this week’s Second Step lesson, your child will learn about the brain’s ability to grow and change when they practice challenging things. Their brain makes new connections, and their skills and abilities develop when they practice difficult things. Having a growth mindset supports your child’s success in school and life.

One way to engage with your child this week is to tell them about a time you had to learn something challenging and explain how you persisted in learning it. Ask your child if there is anything they would like to learn this year. Please encourage your child to set a goal to achieve it

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