Central Elementary

Greetings,

It's hard to believe May is here, and just a month's worth of opportunities remain in the 2022-2023 school year. During last week's staff meeting, we discussed finishing strong, with particular emphasis on outdoor learning, purposeful and culminating experiences, and overall joy. Please join us in pouring into your child, and all of our kids, in the days and weeks to come. Particularly, let's rally for our fourth grade students in the little time that remains, before bidding them farewell to the Intermediate.

We've certainly been through a lot this year as a Central community. And, we've come together to help, heal, love, and overcome. Although it hasn't been easy, I hope it's been awesome. I am proud of our students and staff.

Looking forward to a strong finish with you for kids!

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.

If you purchased a fence post back in the fall, please finish decorating it and return it to the school by Monday, May 15th.

Here are a few tips if you're still working on it:

• The wood is treated, so be careful to avoid splinters.

• Use acrylic paint to make it look terrific! We will lacquer and protect all of the fence posts before installing.

• Your child/ren’s names or last names would be lovely.

• Let other family members know about it! Grandparents, aunts and uncles are welcome to participate.

• You can paint just one side or both.

K-6 Registration Link

DATE: Tuesday, May 23rd

TIME: 6:00-7:00pm

LOCATION: Central Elementary (Library and Classrooms)

What to Expect:

• Presentation/Q&A on "Gift of Time Pathway"
• Meet the Kindergarten team
• Visit Kindergarten classrooms
• Information on summer opportunities
• Information on Camp Kinder
• Information on August screeners

On April 14th, Central students experienced tasting Central's homemade maple syrup at a pancake lunch.

Rob Larson, GVSU biologist, helped to organize a maple syrup project for all kids at Central. We collected maple sap for a couple of weeks and then boiled it down to make syrup. Classes visited the courtyard during the reduction process and heard the story of the process with Mr. Larson.

Thanks to a grant from the Muskegon County Community Foundation!

A summer bingo sheet to be sent home in late May.

Dear Central Families,

You are invited to participate in a Parent & Staff book club this summer around the book There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Akeson Mcgurk. The book is already favorite among many Central staff members already, and we think you’d love it too. The group will meet three times throughout the summer, likely at Aldea Coffee Shop (794 Pine St. Muskegon) to discuss parts of the book. The book costs about $11 online for a paperback copy. We have some funds available to cover the cost of the book if needed. Our meeting dates will be Thursday, June 22, July 27 and August 17th from 6-7pm. Please let us know if you are interested by emailing Rebecca Sandee at sandeer@reeths-puffer.org. Feel free to “join” even if you can’t make it to the meetings. It’s a great read!

On June 22 we will discuss pages 1-74.

On July 27 we will discuss pages 75-168.

On August 17 we will discuss pages 169-259.

Please send your student prepared for outdoor recess. With the fluctuation in temperatures, the playground can be icy, snowy, slushy, very wet, etc. Therefore, many students are coming in from recess with wet and muddy clothing. Please pack an extra change of clothing in your child's backpack to be prepared for situations in which they might need to change. Wearing boots is highly encouraged during this messy transition between winter and spring.

Please send your child to school with the necessary snacks to get them through the day.

The office phone is reserved for students that are sick or if there is an emergency. Planning after school activities with friends needs to be done prior to the school day.

Thank you!

"Welcome" video to kindergarten families https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrpKpSBQBWs&list=PLlS1Gui-T-7yyomEFQCYUpnkFg60CgssP&index=

K-4: Link to a new Deposit Day video (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xn_zfXLBSoISdAwrb49ri_DMRKiH4T03/view?usp=sharing)

April 17th - May 19th - M-Step Testing Window for 3rd and 4th graders

May 1st-May 30th - School of Choice Window (go to www.reeths-puffer.org for application)

May 4th - 3rd grade salmon release trip

May 5th - 3rd graders to Safety Around Water Program (pack your swimsuit & towel)

May 5th - CKH Assembly introducing May's theme - Integrity

May 11th - 4th graders to Lansing

May 12th - 3rd graders to Safety Around Water Program (pack your swimsuit & towel)

May 12th - Popcorn Friday

May 23rd - Kindergarten Meet & Greet - 6:00-7:00pm in Central's Library

May 25th - DK to the Farmers Market

May 26th - Popcorn Friday

May 26th - 2nd graders to Snug Harbor

May 29th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

June 1st - Field Day - details to come

June 5th - 3rd graders to Muskegon State Park

June 8th - HALF DAY OF SCHOOL - dismissal at 12:00pm

June 9th - HALF DAY & LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - dismissal at 12:00pm

The theme for May is Integrity and will be introduced at an assembly on May 5th.

Enjoy reviewing with your child all the CKH themes we introduced, demonstrated, and practiced throughout the school year:

Empathy

Self-Direct

Teamwork

Responsibility

Kindness

Courage

Perseverance

Integrity

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 will be served in the cafeteria, but will NOT be free to all students as in the past couple of years. Please go to familyportal.cloud to apply for free or reduced breakfast and lunch benefits. You can also set up a lunch account at familyportal.cloud and deposit money.

Breakfast Price: $1.25

Lunch Price: $2.90

Breakfast Schedule

8:40 - 8:55am

Lunch Schedule:

Grade 1: 11:20 - 11:50

Grade 2: 11:25 - 11:55

Grade 3: 11:30 - 12:00

Grade 4: 11:50 - 12:20

Grade DK: 11:57 - 12:27

Grade K: 11:57 - 12:27

Please complete a school lunch application if your income has changed since you last filled one out or if you have not yet completed one this year. This information is super helpful for R-P funding, but also necessary for food service to have if an additional round of P-EBT cards go out. Complete the form online at familyportal.cloud. THANK YOU!

Questions?

• Jackie Blomeke, MBA, RDN
  Director of Food Service
  blomekej@reeths-puffer.org

Monday

Walker, Workman, Birr, Nauta, Droski, Sandee, Burmeister, English

Wednesday

Frazier, Cabot, Ribbens, Mason, Tindall, Bacon, Groothuis, McClees. Mack

991 W Giles Road

Phone: 231-685-0106

Hours:
Wednesday 11:00am-7:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm

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