Central Elementary News and Notes

Informational Newsletter for Central Elementary Families

...and it's February

We are working to get back into our routines and get back to normalcy after our winter break and getting through all the of the winter weather days. Last week was our first full week of school since the week of December 11th! We have finished up FastBridge Assessments. The 100th day of school is Wednesday (February 7) and we are clearly over the halfway mark for the school year. We are looking forward to these last four months of the school year and intend on finishing the year strong! Read below for information on the month of February at Central Elementary.

As is always the case, please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help and support our students and families.

Claire Heaton, Principal

Ryan Klein, Assistant Principal

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PBIS Focus

Building wide, we have a PBIS (Positive Behavior Intentions and Supports) focus each week. Every Monday, teachers spend time teaching around our focus area.

January

We reviewed and retaught our ROAR expectations after winter break.
We reviewed and retaught our KHFOOTY (Keeping hands, feet, and other objects to ourselves) rule and making sure we are being safe at school.

February

We are teaching and talking to students about how to fill someone's bucket with positivity.
We are focused on showing others respect, love, and kindness.

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100th Day of School

This Wednesday (February 7) is the 100th day of school. We a have a fun school wide book hunt that will be taking place the whole day. If students find a special numbered book in the building that day, they get to display and tape that book on our 100 number chart outside of the library. Special announcements will be made over the intercom for students to look for a specific numbered book. Students will enjoy the extra challenge on Wednesday to hunt for books.

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Promoting Literacy Through Our Library

In our library, we now have a dedicated spot where student authors can display their own books that they have authored and illustrated. The student created books are available for other students to read.

In addition to the student author spotlight, our library sponsors the Birthday Book Cart (students get to pick out a book for their birthday), our library sponsors the Little Free Library on our playground (students can select books to read during recess), and the library manages our book vending machine that our students of the month get to pick books from.

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UPCOMING NO SCHOOL DAYS

School will be closed on Friday, February 16, for a professional development day for teachers.

School will be closed on Monday, February 19, for President's Day.

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Valentine's Day Parties

Classroom Valentine's Day parties will take place on Wednesday, February 14. Parties will run from 1:30-2:15. Each classroom will have its own party. Be on the lookout for more information and details from classroom teachers.

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Major Saver Fundraiser

The Major Saver Fundraiser kicked off last Wednesday (January 31). This fundraiser sells discount cards that includes 18 area businesses. Students watched the assembly video last Wednesday and envelopes were sent home last week. The fundraiser benefits the Union R-XI Foundation which funds many teacher grants as well as student scholarships.

Collection dates are February 8, 9, 12, 13, and 14. Students will receive prizes on these days for items sold.

The campaign ends on Wednesday, February 14.