Columbia Central Weekly Bulletin

Dear Parents and Guardians,

On Monday April 8, 2024 we will be experiencing an eclipse in our part of the country in the mid afternoon. Some of our science classes at Columbia Central will be taking part in viewing the eclipse with the appropriate safety glasses and learning about the event.

Part of the timing of the eclipse will coincide with our dismissal from school. Therefore, we will be providing each student at Columbia special sunglasses when they leave school to protect their eyes should they view the eclipse. Students may be tempted to view the eclipse on the bus, or walking home. We want to make sure they have the appropriate protection for their eyes. If you have any questions, please let me know.

We will be continuing with the state assessment (IAR) this week for all 5th through 8th grade students. This is an extremely important test. Our staff has worked extremely hard to support our students to perform at their best. Our students have worked so hard all year long for this assessment as well. Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep and a nice breakfast each day this week.

Please take a look at other events happening this week.

Take care and and enjoy the week!

Dr. Steve Carnes

Columbia Central Middle School

Monday, April 8

• 7th & 8th Grade Art Club -> 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.
• Boys Soccer Practice -> 2:40p.m. - 4:30p.m.
  
• Track Meet -> 4:15p.m.

Tuesday, April 9

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• Boys Soccer Game -> Columbia vs. Hart @ Columbia - 4:15p.m.

Wednesday, April 10

• Percussion Ensemble -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.
• 5th Grade Art Club -> 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.
• Tech Club -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• Boys Soccer Practice -> 2:40p.m. - 4:30p.m.
• Track Meet -> 4:15p.m.

Thursday, April 11

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• Track Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• 6th Grade Art Club -> 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.
• S.T.E.M After School -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• After School Homework Help -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• Boys Soccer Game -> Columbia vs. Parker @ Parker - 4:15p.m.

Friday, April 12

• Percussion Ensemble -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.
• Track Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• 7th & 8th Grade Art Club -> 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.
• Boys Soccer Practice -> 2:40p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Upcoming Events

• April 18 - Board Meeting
• April 24 - Progress Reports
• April 26 - School Improvement Day - EARLY DISMISSAL 11a.m.

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

Dear Parents,

Steger School District 194 is excited to be offering a Summer Learning STEM program this summer. The Summer School STEM Program will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics skill development to help students apply their knowledge in a student-centered learning environment in which students investigate and engineer solutions to problems. Enrollment in the Summer Learning STEM program is open to all students and is available on a first come, first serve basis because of limited space for each program. This is a great opportunity for your child to develop STEM skills in a fun and exciting learning environment.. Enrollment in the Summer Learning STEM Program is open to all students and is available on a first come, first serve basis because of limited space for the program. This is a great opportunity for your child to develop STEM skills and have fun learning. This year the only way to register for the Summer School Program is electronically by clicking on the links below:

• Dates: June 10th - June 27th - Monday through Thursday - Total of 11 Sessions
• The Summer Learning Program will not be in session on June 19th - Juneteenth
• Times: 8:30 am - 11:30 am - 3 Hours of Instruction Each Day
• Where: Steger Intermediate Center
• Cost: This is a Free Program
• Bus transportation will be available at no cost for those who are eligible for busing – more information to follow.
• More information will be forthcoming once we receive all permission slips.
• Additional information is on the registration form.
• If you have any questions, feel free to contact Jeff Nelson at 708-753-4204 or e-mail at jnelson@sd194.org

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