Center School Chronicle

Congratulations to our PRIDE members, highlighted for their CREATIVITY! We applaud the innovative problem-solving and ingenuity of our student body.

Students celebrated Read Across America with a trip down Rt. 66! Student passports collected stamps as students travelled across the building for a unique read aloud experience. Students and staff enjoyed taking time to share in the celebration of literacy and power of storytelling.

Center School mathematicians engage in Number Corner to focus on daily practices and routines that build their number sense, fluency, and problem solving skills.

Working collaboratively is also an essential skill! Students think critically while learning from peers, articulate their thoughts clearly, provide constructive feedback, and build a sense of ownership and responsibility in the problem-solving process.

Thank you for supporting the Center School Book Fair! Students have many new books to dig into while we continue our March Book Madness. A percentage of the Book Fair profit stay with Center School and continue to support new, engaging additions to our Library Media Center.

Friday was our finale of celebrating National School Breakfast Week, with a Hawaiian theme!

As always, Miss Kati and Miss Ashley went above and beyond! Students enjoyed ham, egg and cheese on Hawaiian rolls and Pina Colada Smoothies!

Our musicians are looking forward to the Step-Up Concert on Tuesday! Music filled the hallways this week as the band and chorus did a final rehearsal of the program. We hope you are able to join us on the livestream Tuesday at 9:30.

In the month of March, students have the opportunity to challenge themselves with daily exercises using the Lucky Leprechaun's March Fitness calendar. Students are invited to mark off each day they complete and record how many days at the end of the month they participated in those exercises. Feel free to modify exercises as necessary. Students who complete the entire calendar and return it with their adult's signature will receive a lucky surprise and a certificate of completion!

If your child would like to participate, I challenge YOU, their adult, to take part in the challenge with them! It's a great chance to discuss as a family why physical activity is important at all stages of life.

Sincerely,

Kat Robinson

While we recognize the convenience and utility of these devices, we also want to emphasize the importance of responsible usage, particularly within the school environment.

Smart watches and phones have become increasingly prevalent among students, offering a wide range of features and functionalities. However, at our level, their use during instructional time is disruptive and detract from the learning experience. Therefore, we kindly ask for your cooperation in adhering to the following guidelines:

• Cellphones should remain off and secure in backpacks when in school.
• Smart Watches should be placed in a mode that allows for distraction-free learning, most models have a School Mode or Schooltime feature.

As most staff can attest to, service is very spotty in our building. Any urgent messaging from/to students should be communicated through our office. We appreciate your partnership in providing both your child and our staff distraction free learning.

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we are pleased to invite you to a Parent Informational Meeting on Special Education.

Date: March 11, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm

Location: Town Hall, Room 117

During this meeting, we will cover various aspects of our support services and special education programs, including:

• An overview of student services and the special education services offered at our schools.
• The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process.
• Common special education disability categories.
• Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• The importance of reevaluations.
• Strategies for supporting your child's educational journey.
• Resources available to parents within the special education community.

This meeting aims to provide valuable insights into how we work together to ensure the success and well-being of every student. Your participation and engagement are crucial as we strive to create a collaborative and supportive partnership between parents and educators.

We look forward to your attendance and encourage you to reach out if you have any preliminary questions or specific topics you would like us to address during this or any future meetings.

Thank you for your continued support in creating an inclusive educational experience for all students.

If a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.

Access to the East Hampton attendance policy is available HERE

If you have any questions, feel free to call Melissa at Center School or email: GelineM@chc1.com

Click below for an updated flyer if you are interested in this service.

If you need to contact the nurse, please call 860-365-4050 ext. 3 or email jmorehouse@easthamptonct.org.

As temperatures drop, please dress accordingly. We will be outdoors if the 'feels like' temperature is 30 degrees and above. If there is snow on the ground, students with appropriate gear are able to enjoy playing in the snow.

Email: csullivan@easthamptonct.org
Website: https://www.easthamptonps.org/o/center-school
Location: 7 Summit Street, East Hampton, CT, USA
Phone: (860) 365-4050

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March 12 EHPS Step up Concert Center School Band and Chorus

March 11 Mrs. Nichols Book Buddies with EHNS

March 18 PTO Meeting 5:30 PM Memorial School

March 21 Student Council Meeting 7:45 AM

March 28 Glow Day Early Release Day 1:10 PM

March 29 No School Good Friday

School breakfast is a great way for students to start their school day and its FREE to everyone!

Please review your student(s)’s available balance for any lunch purchases at our secure “e-Funds for Schools” portal: https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/56523 Funds should be added on an as needed basis to ensure the account balance covers all purchases.

Communications to families about your meal account come directly from the payment portal. Please be alert to these emails and remove from your “junk” status the following addresses:

easthampton@mealmagic.cloud

easthampton@Familyportal.cloud

East Hampton High School Tri-M is delighted to announce the availability of crewnecks and t-shirts for purchase in support of our Tri-M Music Honor Society and Music Department. The shirts are perfect for Bellringers in the music department, or music supporters. Act quickly, as orders will close this Sunday, February 11th. Whether through purchasing merchandise, or making a direct donation, your support truly makes a difference for the students within the music department in East Hampton.

Crewneck: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/2024-tri-m-crewneck-fundraiser-0815

T-shirt: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/2024-tri-m-shirt-fundraiser-7872

Student, parents, and community members have access to an anonymous tip line on the front page of the school district website to report self-concerns, mental health concerns of a friend, or concerns of violence. Simply click here or view on the website - https://www.easthamptonps.org