Parents, we are off to an amazing start! It was great to see your child last week.

Last week, your child received his/her student ID, lanyard, and plastic case. Your child is welcome to use any school-appropriate lanyard other than the one that was provided for free. Please help remind your child to wear his/her lanyard every day. Thank you for your help in ensuring a safe, productive campus!

We will have grade level discipline meetings according to the schedule below. The purpose of the meetings is to share behavioral and procedural expectations with students. Meetings will be held during PIE time.

• Monday, August 14: 9th Grade
• Tuesday, August 15: 10th Grade
• Wednesday, August 16: 11th Grade
• Thursday, August 17: 12th Grade

The PowerPoint will be shared on the CHS website and included in next week's Smore newletter for parents.

Reporting an Absence

Parents, if your child will be absent, please:

• Report absence by emailing CHSattendance@columbusisd.org. Include your child’s name, grade level, and reason for absence.

OR

• Send a note with your child upon his/her return to school. Include doctor’s notes upon your child’s return.

Picking up your Child During the Day:

Students should bring their parent note to the Attendance office before school begins. Students will then receive a pass to show their teacher when it is time for them to leave.

If students do not turn in a note at the beginning of the day: Parents, please email the Attendance Office at CHSattendance@columbusisd.org at least two hours prior to sign out. Parents are welcome to call but an email must also be sent for documentation purposes.

If your child returns to campus, he/she must sign back in through the Attendance office so your child can be properly coded.

If your child is 18 years or older, he/she may sign himself/herself out of school. If the 18 year old student signs out, the student may not return to campus the same day without a medical note.

Arriving Late (after 8:15 am)

Students will sign in at the Attendance Office and receive a pass to class. Please turn in a parent note or doctor’s note at this time.

Students- purchase your parking permit at http://www.tinyurl.com/CHSParking2324. Visit Ms. Baugh in the front office to pay the $5 fee and pick up your pass.

Parking passes are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seniors- Reserve and paint your spot today! First, purchase a parking pass at www.tinyurl.com/CHSParking2324. Then, fill out the attached form and return it to the front office. Make sure your design is approved in order to paint!

Please join us at the first Band Booster Club Meeting on Monday, August 21st at 6:00 pm in the Band Hall! To join the Band Booster Club, email columbuscardinalband@gmail.com for details.

Students who are interested in joining Student Council or running for a Freshmen Class Officer position should get a form from Ms. Heffley in Room 14. Forms are due back on Monday, August 21st by the end of the school day.

8/14: Grade Level Discipline Meeting during PIE: 9th Grade

8/15: Grade Level Discipline Meeting during PIE: 10th Grade

8/15: Volleyball at Needville

8/16: Grade Level Discipline Meeting during PIE: 11th Grade

8/17: Grade Level Discipline Meeting during PIE: 12th Grade

8/17-8/19: Volleyball at Pflugerville Varsity Tournament

8/21: Freshmen Class Officer & StuCo Forms due to Ms. Heffley in Room 14

8/22: Volleyball Home v St. Joseph Victoria

8/24-8/26: Volleyball at LCISD Tournament

8/25: Varsity Football at Giddings: Dress Up Day Theme is White Lies

8/29: Volleyball at Victoria West

8/30: Progress Reports: 1st 6 Weeks

9/1: Volleyball Home v Brenham (Varsity 4:30)

9/1: Varsity Football at LaGrange: Dress Up Day Theme is College Day

9/2: Volleyball (Freshmen/JV) at Bellville Tournament

9/4: NO SCHOOL: Labor Day

9/7: Volleyball Home v Rice (Varsity 4:30)

9/7: Varsity Football is Home v. Rice (Senior/Parent Night): Dress Up Day Theme is White Out

9/8: Staff Inservice Day: No School for Students

9/9: ACT @ CHS (11th Grade)

9/9: Volleyball JV at LaGrange Tournament; Freshmen at East Bernard Tournament

9/12: Volleyball at Hallettsville

9/14: ASVAB (11th Graders and anyone else requesting to take it)

9/15: End of 1st 6 Weeks

9/15: Volleyball Home v Edna (Varsity 4:30)

9/15: Varsity Football at North Forest: Dress Up Day Theme is Rhyme without Reason

9/16: Band at Colorado County Fair Parade

9/18-9/22: Homecoming Week

9/19: Volleyball at Tidehaven

9/20: Report Cards for 1st 6 Weeks

9/22: Volleyball Home v Palacios (Varsity 4:30)

9/22: Varsity Football v Hargrave (HOCO): Dress Up Day Theme is Red Out

9/26: Volleyball at Yoakum

9/29: Volleyball at Industrial (Varsity 4:30)

9/29: Varsity Football Home v. Madisonville: Dress Up Day Theme is Camo

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