Central Elementary

Greetings Central Families,

As you well know, January through March can often be a relatively draining stretch. Despite the challenges, multiple data measures at this juncture point to ongoing growth and improvement on both the academic and behavior fronts here at Central. So many great things are happening every day.

Teachers collaborated around building and district priorities and initiatives during last week's PD. With roughly two months left in the 22-23 school year, our collective sights are set on an awesome spring and a strong finish!

We are so proud of our kiddos. Thank you for your ongoing support, and thank you for sharing them with us!

Have a wonderful Spring Break!

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.

There are still many tables still set up in the halls with lost and found items. You have until Thursday, March 30th at 2:00pm to claim items after which everything will be bagged up and donated to a local charity.

A copy of this bingo sheet has been sent home with students.

Date: Thursday, April 13th

Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Place: Central Elementary Library

Bring: Registration forms (these will be available this evening if you haven't received them yet), child's birth certificate, driver's license, piece of mail with your name and address to prove residency, immunization record, hearing and vision test results (call the health department for free screenings). The office staff will make copies of all of these documents.

Current DK students and parents do not need to attend the round-up as they will automatically advance to kindergarten in the fall.

Please share this info with anyone you know that will be enrolling their DK/Kindergarten age child in the fall. A child must be 5 years old by December 1, 2023 to be able to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year.

Registration forms can be picked up prior to this evening at the school office M-F from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Thank you!

On Tuesday, April 11th, the health department will return one final time to screen those who missed it the first time or for those that need to be rescreened.

March 6th -17th was the established window for spring conferences. If you did not have the opportunity to meet, the door is always open. Reach out via phone or email if you'd like to speak with your child's teacher.

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.

If you purchased a fence post back in the fall, please finish decorating it and return it to the school by Monday, May 1st.

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.

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!

Our first dates for in-person Scrip Sales after Spring Break will be as follows:

4/13 - 5:15-7:15pm

4/20 - 3:30-5:00pm

4/27 - 5:00-6:00pm

Enter the building at door # 1 near the flag poles.

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

4/25: Kindergarten materials will be sent home with students. It will be a packet of information and a coin pouch.

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

5/1: K-4: An envelope for deposit day will be sent home with students

5/3: K-4: KickStart to Career Deposit Day

If you can't make it to a bank, you are welcome to send your deposit to school in the KickStart deposit envelope and a representative will pick it up from the school office.

March 30th - Last day to claim lost and found items

March 30th - HALF DAY of School - Records Day

March 31st - April 9th - Happy Spring Break

April 11th - May 19th - M-Step Testing Window for 3rd and 4th graders

April 13th - CKH assembly introducing April's theme - Perseverance

April 13th - 4th grade to middle school for band concert at 9:15am

April 13th - John Ball Zoo visiting 4th grade at 12:30pm

April 13th - Kindergarten Round-Up at Central Library - 5:30-7:30pm

April 14th - Band introductions for 4th graders

April 14th - 3rd graders to Safety Around Water Program (pack your swimsuit & towel)

April 15th Superhero Dance for Pre-K -4th grade boys (see attached flier for details)

April 19th - 1st graders to NM Library and the Muskegon Nature Preserve

April 21st - 3rd graders to Safety Around Water Program (pack your swimsuit & towel)

April 21st - Nauta & Tindall to Pioneer Park

April 24th-28th - Mason's class to the Big Lesson at the museum

April 28th - 3rd graders to Safety Around Water Program (pack your swimsuit & towel)

May 3rd - KickStart to Career Deposit Day

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)

Our Capturing Kids' Hearts theme for the month of April is Perseverance. This theme will be introduced at an assembly on April 13th!

Looking ahead: The theme for May will be 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