Center School Chronicle

Dear Center School Community,

I am honored to fill the role of Interim Principal of Center School. I am thrilled to step into this role in such a dedicated and vibrant school community. As we embark on this journey together, I am committed to supporting our students, staff, and families with the same passion and dedication that I have always brought to my work in education.

Of my twenty one years of experience in education, twenty of them have been here in East Hampton. I have had the privilege of working as a third and fourth grade teacher and served in a variety of other roles. I deeply believe in fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is supported and encouraged to grow both academically and personally. My goal is to ensure that each child feels valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

During my time here, I will focus on maintaining the high standards of excellence that Center School is known for, while also being open to feedback and working collaboratively. I will continue to instill our Profile of the Graduate characteristics of empathy, creativity, adaptability, community and curiosity with our learners.

I look forward to working closely with each of you and a successful and rewarding remainder of the school year. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas to share, please do not hesitate to reach out. My door is always open.

Warm regards,

Jeremy Moore

Pictures of Pajama Day and Dress Like a Teacher Day

Fourth graders from Mrs. Nichols homeroom continued a 25 year collaboration with the East Hampton Nursery School when they visited the 4 year old class. Together the students shared their love of reading, enjoyed a snack, and worked on a craft together.

The "Big Buddy" fourth graders serve as wonderful role models for our future lions, fostering a sense of responsibility, kindness, and leadership. Pairing older and younger students is a proven way to cultivate positive relationships, boost confidence, and enhance social and emotional skills for both groups. The younger children gain inspiration and guidance while the older children learn the values of patience, empathy, and mentorship.

This special partnership strengthens our school community and creates memories that last a lifetime.

Students in fourth grade have been exploring text structures in English and Language Arts and investigating fractions during Math.

December 11 Winter Band and Chorus School Assembly

December 12 Evening Winter Band (6:00 PM) and Chorus (6:45 PM) Concert EHHS

December 16 PTO Meeting Center School 5:30

December 20 Early Release Day

December 23-December 31 No School Winter Recess

January 1 No School New Years Day

Center School collaborates with the East Hampton Senior Center every year during the holiday season. Every classroom "adopts" a senior and provides them with with a gift bag full of gifts tailored to their interests and handmade greetings. This partnership allows our students to experience the act of giving and the joy it brings. Please talk to your student or reach out to their teacher if you would like any more information.

If a student has four unexcused absences in one month or 10 unexcused absences in a year they are classified as truant. If a child misses 18 or more days in a school year – excused or unexcused absences – the student is classified as chronically absent.

Access to the East Hampton attendance policy is available HERE

Email process for reporting an absence:

To increase the ease of reporting an absence and documenting parent approval of the absence for a student’s first 9 absences, the East Hampton Public Schools has created email addresses that parents can use to contact their student’s school and report an absence. Effectively immediately, the following email addresses can be used by parents to report and document their approval of an absence:

• Memorial_Attendance@easthamptonct.org
• Center_Attendance@easthamptonct.org
• EHMS_Attendance@easthamptonct.org
• EHHS_Attendance@easthamptonct.org

If you have successfully emailed the school, you will receive an autoreply that notifies you that the absence communication has been received and recorded. This process is effective for your student’s first 9 absences. After your student has more than 9 absences, additional documentation or communication will be required to excuse the absence. Please use the email to continue to notify the school that your child will not attend. You may call your child’s school at any time to report an absence, as well.

School Meals are a great value to our students! Prepayment is expected for all cafeteria purchases. Families eligible for free and reduced meals may qualify by completing an application online on [easthampton.familyportal.cloud]Easthampton.familyportal.cloud or by paper application here: Application for Free and Reduced School Meals(also available in the school’s Main Office). Families with children enrolled in HUSKY or Temporary Family Assistance programs will have their status transmitted directly by the State of Connecticut to the District.

To deposit funds on your child’s account, please visit [easthampton.familyportal.cloud]Easthampton.familyportal.cloud . Our Cafeterias also accept checks made payable to “East Hampton Cafeteria Fund".

During the month of December our students will enjoy an assortment of

seasonal root vegetables provided by Cold Spring farm in Colchester.

If you have questions, please contact Director of Nutrition Services, Kate Caselli at kcaselli@easthamptonct.org or 860.316.7324.

For all school menus, click the link below to view our nutritional services page:

https://www.easthamptonps.org/page/nutritional-services-and-school-lunch