Columbia Central Weekly Bulletin

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are excited to have our NJHS Craft Fair taking place this weekend, Saturday, April 27, from 11 am to 4 pm. For more details please take a look at the flyer below. We thank Jessica Dempsey and the NJHS students for spearheading this event.

Our Spring band concert is taking place this Tuesday, April 30, at 7 pm. Our concerts are always entertaining and our students have worked extremely hard in preparation for this show. We hope to see a great turn out for this event.

Please take note of other events happening this week. Let's make it a great week at Columbia!

Dr. Carnes

Principal

Columbia Central middle School

Monday, April 29

• 7th & 8th Grade Art Club -> 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.
• NJHS Ceremony Practice -> 2:50p.m. - 3:30p.m.
• Boys Soccer Practice -> 2:40p.m. - 4:30p.m.
• After School Homework Help -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• S.T.E.M After School -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• Track Meet -> 4:15p.m.

Tuesday, April 30

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

Wednesday, May 1

• Percussion Ensemble -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40 a.m.
• 8th Grade Class Picture -> 8:00a.m.
• 5th Grade Art Club -> 2:30p.m. - 3:30p.m.
• NJHS Ceremony Practice -> 2:50p.m. - 3:30p.m.
• Tech Club -> 2:40p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• Boys Soccer Practice -> 2:40p.m. - 4:30p.m.
• Track Practice -> 2:30p.m. - 3:40p.m.
• NJHS Induction Ceremony -> 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Thursday, May 2

• Jazz Band -> 7:00a.m. - 7:40a.m.
• Track Conference Meet -> 9:00a.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. Washington @ Columbia - 4:15p.m.
• Art Show -> 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m.

Friday, May 3

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

Upcoming Events

May 1 - NJHS Induction Ceremony

May 7 - 6th Grade Field Trip

May 14 - 5th Grade Field Trip

May 16 - Board Meeting

May 24 - 8th Grade Dance

May 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

May 30 - 8th Grade Graduation

May 31 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - Early Dismissal -> 1:00p.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