Center School Chronicle

Congratulations to Cindy Driscoll, our December Employee of the Month.

Cindy is one of our SLPs and the volunteer coach of the Center School Lego Robotics Team.

In the team’s first competition at Old Lyme High School,

they received the “Breakout Award,” given to a young team

who demonstrates remarkable achievement in their first competition year.

4th Grade PRIDE

Fiona Coyne, Abriana Parente, Charlize Lemire, Sophia Philhower

Oliver McCarthy-Nowak, Angelica Mancuso, Jeremy Royce

5th Grade PRIDE

Madison Campbell, Kennedy Hall, Thomas Kokus

Hudson D'Elia, Sarah Evans, Emmie Dugan

All students exemplified EMPATHY, showing the ability to be aware of others emotions, recognizing their perspectives, and showing a genuine concern for their well-being.

Calling all inventors!!! This week, we kicked off our Invention Convention program with a school assembly led by one of our advisors, Mrs. Cote. Students learned how to go from idea to invention, and all of the amazing experiences participating in the Invention Convention brings. Look for Intent to Invent forms coming home today!

The Garden Club is not done yet! This week, they had the final harvest of the year. Students collected kale, beets, radishes, and parsley that will be included on the school menu after break!

At the PBIS assembly Friday, students watched a short video that told the tale of a pencil, and how we can apply these precepts to our lives. Just like a pencil, the most important part of you is on the inside. You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make along the way. Leave your mark, and no matter what happens, continue to write! Students worked to break down each precept and how they can apply these rules at Center School.

Saturday, December 16 marks the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Members from the Wadsworth Chapter donated books to the Center School Library to support learning about this iconic event.

Please welcome our new Nutrition Director, Kate Caselli. Kate, a local resident with two students enrolled in our elementary schools, is excited to continue the progress in our school cafeterias. She brings experience from leading the nearby Regional Schools at RHAM and additional years in managing prestigious commercial restaurant operations. If you have any questions about meals in our cafeterias, please reach out to Kate at kcaselli@easthamptonct.org.

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

There's still time to purchase tickets for the Wolf Pack hockey game this Sunday! The purchase deadline is Saturday at 1pm.
Click the following link to get your tickets

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Ctahperdwp13

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

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

December 18 PTO Meeting 5:30 PM Center School

December 19 Holiday Shop for Students

December 19 Deck the Halls Writing Celebration Moody/Thompson 2:15-2:45

December 20 Deck the Halls Writing Celebration Benigni/Erlandson 11:00-11:30

December 21 Deck the Halls Writing Celebration Finch/Singleton 2:15-2:45

December 21 Student Council Meeting

December 22 Early Dismissal Winter Holidays

December 23 - January 1 Winter Vacation

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