Center School Chronicle

We rallied around 4th grader, Cash McGlynn, in wearing blue to help raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hear care across the world!

Cash created a presentation and video that was shared during our assembly Friday. Thank you all for supporting this worthy cause!

As recipients of the Creativity PRIDE of the month, we put our fourth and fifth graders to the test during the assembly. Students had 8 minutes to create our mascot out of random LEGO. The results were impressive!

Historical Fiction Readers and Realistic Fiction Writers

Research and note taking in the Argument and Advocacy Unit of Study.

Students in Mrs. Thompson’s class finished up their fantasy book clubs with a “Book in a Box” project. Students found or made 8 objects that represented their books, including items that represented characters, important objects or symbols, themes, and the quests of the characters. Students had the choice if completing a physical book box or a digital version and then shared their completed projects with their book club members!

Students in Mrs. Thompsons class spent some time analyzing poetry this week. Students participated in a “carousel” activity where poems were posted around the room and students worked in groups to identify and explain figurative language, interpret the meaning of poems, and identify themes rotating around the room to each poem.

The bracket is set and we are getting ready to vote for our first round winners! Each book trailer gives an engaging synopsis and often sparks the interest of our young readers. The library has a tough time keeping up with demand for our March Madness book selections that fly off the shelves throughout the month of March!

Stop by during the week of parent conferences to view our display in the gym hallway.

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

Dear Center School Families:

Please mark your calendars to visit our Scholastic Book Fair and help your child discover their next favorite book.

Save the date!

Book Fair dates: Friday, March 1, 2024-Thursday, March 7, 2024

*Please Note: This year, students will have access to the book fair during their weekly library time.

We will have afternoon shopping hours for families dependent on conference schedules.

NEW In-School and Online Shopping Options! Book Fair eWallet, our new digital payment option, allows your student to shop the Fair cash-free. Can’t make it to the Book Fair? Shop The Scholastic Store™ online to choose from over 6,000 products! Visit our homepage to access eWallet or shop online:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/centerelementaryschool13

Please note: Memorial and Center School have different e-wallet accounts, please ensure you are setting up your account with the correct school.

We are just over a week away from cheering on Connecticut's top spellers, one of which is Thomas Kokus! The Bee will be held at the University of Saint Joseph’s Hoffman Auditorium, on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

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

Please visit www.ehepto.com - Twitter: @ehepto

Facebook: PTO East Hampton Elementary

March 1-7 Book Fair

March 4 Read Across America Day

March 6 Parent Teacher Conferences Early Release 1:10 PM

March 7 Student Council Meeting 7:45 AM

March 7 Parent Teacher Conferences Early Release 1:10 PM

March 8 No School for Students

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