Dear Parents and Guardians,

Just as a reminder, we have Parent / Teacher conferences happening Friday, March 1st. I encourage you to reach out to our teachers if you have any concerns regarding your child's performance at school or just want to check in to see how things are going for your child at this point of the school year. Report cards were mailed out on Friday, February 23.

You will see in the flyer below that our 5 Essentials survey is open to Columbia parents. We are always looking for feedback on how we can improve so please take a moment to complete the survey.

Our final boys volleyball games are happening this week. I encourage you to drop by and check out one of our games before the season ends. The track season starts next week. You will see the dates and times of practices and meets posted in future parent bulletins for the remainder of the track season. If you have any questions please reach out to our track coach, Lisa Fluga.

Our final home game for girls volleyball teams was Thursday of last week. We had a tremendous turn out of families, current students, and former students. We can't thank our parent community enough for their spirited presence throughout the 7th and 8th grade games that night. I am so proud of our student athletes that played their hearts out while exemplifying dignity, respect, and good sportsmanship. We thank our dedicated coaches, Mr. Schoff and Mrs. Siriani-Daniels.

I wish you and your family a great week!

Dr. Carnes

Principal

Columbia Central Middle School

Monday, Feb. 26

• After School Homework Help -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m

• S.T.E.M After School -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Crete-Monee @ Columbia - 3:30p.m.
• 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Crete-Monee @ Columbia - 4:30p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

• Percussion Ensemble -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Huth @ Huth - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Huth @ Huth - 5:00p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 29

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• S.T.E.M After School -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• After School Homework Help -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• NJHS Meeting -> 2:50p.m. - 3:50p.m.
• 7th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Brookwood @ Columbia - 4:00p.m.
• 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Game -> Columbia vs. Brookwood @ Columbia - 5:00p.m.

Friday, March 1

• Early Dismissal -> 11:00a.m.
• Parent/Teacher Conferences -> 12:00-2:30p.m

Upcoming Events

• March 1 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

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