Central Elementary

Greetings Central Families,

We are nearly 3 weeks into the new year. This is a particularly exciting stretch of the school year. Now is the time when we really put our nose to the grindstone to support our learners in striding out as young readers, communicators, mathematicians, scientists, innovators, and problem solvers.

Over the course of the next few weeks, your child will be completing their winter assessments in the areas of Reading and Math using our FastBridge Learning systems. Information gathered will help us study growth from fall to winter, drive instructional decisions moving forward, and determine appropriate intervention strategies to employ in meeting individual needs.

As always, we want to be as targeted, strategic, and intentional as possible in building our students' skills, while making the student experience meaningful and joyous.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Cordially,

Cody

Every Friday a golden ticket drawing takes place and there is one winner from each grade level. A golden ticket is worth 10 Rocket slips.

The first skating party on October 23rd was great fun for Central families!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND JOIN US: :

Monday, January 22nd 5:00-7:00
Monday, March 11th 5:00-7:00

The fun continues at walking club!

https://rpyouthsoccer.com

http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/reethspufferll

Our Capturing Kids' Hearts theme for the month of January is Respect.

1/22 - Family Skating Party at Jumpin' Jupiter 5:00-7:00pm

2/2 - HALF DAY - 12:00pm dismissal

2/8 - 1st grade to library, life circles, & MCC planetarium

2/9 - Popcorn Friday

2/12-2/15 Health Dept. Hearing (DK, K, 2nd & 4th grades) and

Vision (1st & 3rd grades) Screenings

2/19 & 2/20 - Mid-winter Break

2/22 - 2nd grade to Muskegon Luge and Adventure Park

2/29 - Yearbook Cover Contest Deadline

Early pick-ups = Tardies

When students are picked up early (during the last hour of the day), the attendance system codes it as a tardy.

Students can be dropped off for breakfast at 8:30am at Door #1 by the office. There is a buzzer they can push to be let in.

The lost and found is overflowing. Stop in and look for your child's lost items. The pictures below are just a portion of what is in the lost and found.

Please send your student prepared for outdoor recess. Contact the office if your child doesn't have a warm winter coat, snow pants, hat, and gloves.

If you arrive to school after 8:45am and need to speak with the teacher about something, please email the teacher or share your need with the office. We are trying to avoid interruptions to the children's learning once the school day is in session.

Please be reminded of a few things relative to arrival and dismissal:

• The window for drop-off is 8:35-8:40. This ensures supervision is provided and adequate.
• Breakfast kiddos can be dropped off and enter as early as 8:30 at DOOR #1.
• PLEASE drive slowly at all times through the parking lot and be hyper-aware of surroundings.
• Use available parking spaces and/or spots along the curb rather than along Giles.
• Do not park on the West side within the bus loading zone.
• Practice patience.
• Be courteous.

"It takes a village." Together, we can ensure our kiddos safely enter and exit school each day.

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. 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 field trips for your student. If you are having troubles with username, password, or access codes, please call the office for assistance. Thank you for giving immediate attention to this matter.

Please do not bring your pets on school property for the safety of our students and staff. Service animals are welcome.

Thank you for your understanding!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Breakfast and Lunch are free to all students

Breakfast Schedule

8:30am - 8:55am

Lunch Schedule:

Grade DK: 11:20 - 11:50

Grade K: 11:25 - 11:55

Grade 1: 11:30 - 12:00

Grade 2: 11:45 - 12:15

Grade 3: 11:55 - 12:25

Grade 4: 12:00 - 12:30

Monday

Cooper, Birr, Workman, Nauta, Frazier, Sandee, Groothuis, Droski Ribbens

Tuesday

Tindall, Ream, McGreavy, Braman, Mason, McClees, English, Mack, Burmeister

Medication shall not be brought to school unless it is essential to the health of the student.

Medications which need to be taken in school must be administered by certified school personnel (or designee) in the presence of another adult. Parents must bring medication to the school office in the original container and file a written statement. NO STUDENT MAY BRING ANY MEDICATION TO SCHOOL.

Contact the office if you have any questions.

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 & Lighthouse Learning

Door #8 - 3rd grade

Door #9 - 4th grade

DOORS UNLOCK AT 8:35AM. 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