Central Elementary

Greetings Central Families,

It's hard to believe a quarter of the school year is already behind us. I'm confident a firm foundation has been built these first ten weeks to support the best year yet. As we approach the winter season, please know I could not be more proud of our students, particularly the grit, resilience, and adaptability they continue to demonstrate as learners. Equally, I appreciate your ongoing support, partnership, and patience as we continue walking forward and together during challenging times.

Through CKH (Capturing Kids' Hearts), PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), and SEL (Social and Emotional Learning), positive culture is soaring at Central. Please continue joining us in making positive compete better!

As always, thank you for sharing your kiddo(s) with us.

GO ROCKETS!

Cody

Last year, we launched a monthly reading initiative in an effort to grow our literacy culture here at Central, and throughout Rocket City. Please consider this a relaunch :)

Each month, we'll provide ideas and opportunities for at-home reading, as well as signal things that will be happening here at school. This partnership around literacy will grow our culture particularly in accordance to the following Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy:

• Practice #1: Deliberate, research-informed efforts to foster literacy motivation and engagement within and across lessons.
• Schoolwide Practice #8: A consistent family engagement strategy includes specific attention to literacy development.

Friday, November 12th - 9:00am

If your student was absent on picture day, please send them prepared to have their picture taken on Friday, November 12th. The picture form is attached for your convenience.

http://tinyurl.com/rpspruceseuss

With the weather getting cooler, please send your child prepared with the appropriate clothing to go outside for 2 recesses during the day. The only time students do not go outside is when it rains or the temperature is below zero.

Thank you!

If you haven't already done so, please login to your parent portal account and complete the demographic update ASAP. This is a requirement at the beginning of each school year. If you don't have a parent portal account set up yet, please do so. Once you get the account set up, you will need to complete the demographic update. This process allows you to update emergency contacts, review technology use guidelines and the handbook, and give consent for study trips for your student. If you are having troubles with username, password, or access codes, please call the office for assistance. Attached is a document with step by step instructions for completing the demographic update and linking siblings. Thank you for giving immediate attention to this matter.

The fall conference window is now closed. As always, you are welcome to email your child's teacher at any time with questions regarding your child.

Breakfast is served in the classroom at the start of the school day.

Lunch Schedule:

Grade 1: 10:55 - 11:25

Grade 2: 11:26 - 11:56

DK/K: 11:57 - 12:27

Grade 3: 12:28 - 12:58

Grade 4: 12:59 - 1:29

We have 5 lunch monitors which makes it possible for students to have lunch in the classroom. A calm atmosphere is enjoyed by all.

Menu Changes & Supply Chain Disruptions

I hear you and I share your frustrations regarding menu changes. Unfortunately, the changes are not due to my own decision, but rather an inability to obtain the product that is originally on the menu. We are experiencing extreme supply chain disruptions, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to get the items needed to follow the menu. I notify principals of any menu changes as soon as I am aware of them; please check weekly communications from your building for the most up to date information regarding the menu.

I wish I could say it's going to get better soon, but from everything I have been hearing and everything I have been experiencing, it may even get worse before it gets better. A few manufacturers just announced that they are suspending production of entire product lines until January 2022. I appreciate your understanding as I work through these challenges. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at burrowsc@reeths-puffer.org.

Thank you!

Reminder from our handbook: "Cell phones and/or texting devices can be disruptive to the educational environment. Students are not permitted to carry them during the school day. When possible, parents should communicate through school staff. If these items are brought to school and are seen, they will be taken away. Items will be held by the principal for the rest of the school year or until a parent or guardian comes to school to pick them up."

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

School Hours: 8:45am - 3:45pm

Phone: 231-744-1693

Fax: 231-744-0507

1807 W. Giles Rd

Muskegon, MI 49445

Door #1 - 2nd grade

Door #2 - DK & K

Door #3 - 1st grade

Door #8 - 3rd grade

Door #9 - 4th grade

IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 8:45am, PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT TO THE OFFICE TO SIGN THEM IN. THANK YOU!

Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 1807 West Giles Road, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-744-1693