Greetings,

It's hard to believe I find myself crafting a message for the last newsletter of the 2023-2024 school year.

Every August, in an effort to launch what hopefully becomes the best year yet, I unveil a theme for the year to ground staff in a certain mantra or mindset for the year. This year, our theme was Together We Soar, emphasizing a readiness and desire to reach new heights with "togetherness" as the foundation for success. Now, some 9 months later, I can say without a sliver of doubt that our theme has come to fruition - our goal realized. It has been an incredible year. Thank you for rallying with us, as one!

Although beginnings are often a bit scary, and endings mostly sad, we find ourselves eager for what's to come. We've grown a lot this year. We've gotten better. And, each milestone has been met with an unveiling of more areas in which we aspire to get a little bit better each day even still...for kids. This is a special place, and even brighter days are ahead :)

We all know the 2024-2025 school year will be here before we know it. This "off-season" will be an especially active and important one. Please see information below regarding ways in which your family can assist in planning and preparing for the next best year yet!

On behalf of the Central staff, much love, and THANK YOU for an awesome year. It has been an absolute honor.

Wishing everyone a truly joyous summer!

Cody

Calling all fourth grade families!

Please consider joining us at Central on June 7th (half day of school) to celebrate your students' graduation from elementary school! We'll have a party all morning for our 4th graders starting around 9am on the playground. 4th graders will parade around the outside of the building starting at 11:35am. Feel free to join us for all or part of it. The PTO sponsors this amazing event and could use your help! Click below to make a donation or sign up to work at the party. Also attached is a link for info on the send-off parade. Thanks!

23-24 4th Grade Fun & Farewell

If your child has had prescription or over the counter meds in the office this school year, please stop by and picked them up no later than Monday, June 10th.

Thank you!

Every Friday a golden ticket drawing took place and May 24th was the final drawing for the 23-24 school year. A golden ticket is worth 10 Rocket slips.

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The PTO is hosting several Work Bee Events this Summer to help assemble several items for the outdoor classroom:

• Wednesday June 26th at 9-11am

• Wednesday July 17 at 4-6pm

• Wednesday July 31 at 4-6pm

• Wednesday, August 14th at 9-11am

We are continuing to take registration for all new students entering kindergarten in the fall. Feel free to stop by the office for registration paperwork. Please pass this info on to anyone you know that has a kinder age child. Thank you!

6/3 - 2nd grade to Mullally

6/3 - Pajama Day - no pillows or blankets.

6/4 - DK & K to Mullally

6/4 - Superhero Day - Dress like your favorite superhero

6/5 - Neon Day - Dress in bright neon colors

6/6 - Half Day of School Dismissal at 12:00pm

6/6 - Hawaiian Day - dress in Hawaiian or tropical attire

6/7 - 4th grade Send-off Parade at 11:40am

6/7 - Last Day of School - Half Day - dismissal at 12:00pm

6/7 - Green and White Day - wear green and white to show your school pride

6/8 - Happy Summer! Enjoy!

6/26 - PTO Work Bee 9:00-11:00am

7/17 - PTO Work Bee 4:00-6:00pm

7/31 - PTO Work Bee 4:00-6:00pm

8/14 - PTO Work Bee 9:00-11:00am

This week-long hands-on STEM camp will be run by Reeths-Puffer staff.

For: Children entering Grades K-6

Dates: June 17 - June 21

Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm

Location: Reeths-Puffer Intermediate 1500 N Getty St, Muskegon, MI 49445

Sign up at the link below. The first 80 R-P registrants pay only $110 (that's a savings of $160 per kid thanks to our district!!)

Walking Club is getting bigger! We take walks around the school and even out into the neighborhood behind Central. We do fun activities like scavenger hunts and trash clean ups.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Taylor at taylorm@reeths-puffer.org or call the office at 231-744-1693.

Enjoy a conversation with your child about the Capturing Kids' Hearts themes that we highlighted throughout the school year:

September - Empathy

October - Self-Direct

November -Teamwork

December - Responsibility

January - Respect

February - Kindness

March - Courage

April - Perseverance

May - Integrity

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.

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.

The PTO's next meeting is Tuesday, August 13th at 4:00pm in the library.

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