Message From Central Road School

Mrs. Shostachuk, School Principal 12/08/2024

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Message from Mrs. Shostachuk

Dear Central Road Families,

December has arrived much sooner than we anticipated! As we dive into the final weeks of the year, we find ourselves bustling with activity, with only two weeks remaining until winter break. We understand this time of year can be quite hectic, but we encourage everyone to prioritize self-care and to savor the joy of the winter holiday season. We truly appreciate your commitment to preserving the spirit of teaching and learning during this festive season. As we approach the conclusion of the 2024 school year in the upcoming weeks, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate with your children. It has truly been a rewarding experience for us, and we consider ourselves fortunate to be part of their educational journey.

We are also happy to share that our holiday shop was a success this year! The event brought together our school community in a festive spirit, and it could not have been accomplished without the hard work and dedication of many. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Garibaldi and all of our parent volunteers who played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of this event.

Thank you for taking time to read our communication. If you have any questions or concerns related to the information shared, please feel free to reach out at any time. We too thank you in advance for your flexibility, patience, and partnership. Our door(s) continue to always be open to listen and work together. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, December 9th.

Mrs. Shostachuk

#youbelonghere

#limitlesspossibilities

students hard at work

Important Dates to Remember

District 15 Calendar: https://www.ccsd15.net/our-district/calendars

2024-25 Official School Calendar

2025-26 Student Calendar

*Tuesday, December 10th and Wednesday, December 11th-WOLFIE SHOP-shopping with our CBGs!

*Wednesday, December 11th-Board of Education Meeting @7:00 pm Sundling

*Friday, December 13th-Final Progress Reports are posted in IC

*Friday, December 13th-Early Release @3:05 pm

*Wednesday, December 18th-CR PTA Meeting @CR 6:30 pm

*Friday, December 20th-Early Release @3:05 pm

*Monday, December 23th to Friday, December 27th-WINTER BREAK NO SCHOOL

*Monday, December 30th to Friday, January 3rd-WINTER BREAK NO SCHOOL

*Monday, January 6th-Back to School-welcome back!

*Friday, January 10th-Early Release @3:05 pm

*Wednesday, January 15th-Board of Education Meeting @7:00 pm Sundling

*Friday, January 17th-Early Release @3:05 pm

*Monday, January 20th-NO SCHOOL for students & staff

*Tuesday, January 21st-NO SCHOOL for students

*Wednesday, January 22nd-CR PTA Meeting @6:30 pm Virtual

*Friday, January 24th-Early Release @3:05 pm

1st Trimester Progress Reports

Students in grades K-5 have successfully concluded their first trimester as of November 22nd. We are pleased to inform parents that progress reports will be accessible for viewing starting December 13th after 3:00 PM. Throughout the first trimester, our students demonstrated remarkable effort and dedication in their studies. As we transition into the second trimester, we anticipate continued growth and learning for all our students. Thank you for your support as we embark on this next phase of the academic year.

Wolfie Shop

We are VERY excited to host our first school store for the year (Wolfie Shop) this upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday. Students will be able to "shop" using their hard earned CBGs. Students have been earning CBGs since the beginning of our school year when displaying hard work, respect, responsibility and safety. We take great pleasure in recognizing and rewarding our students for their positive behavior. It is important for us to celebrate their positive actions as this not only reinforces good conduct but also fosters a supportive learning environment. By acknowledging their efforts, we aim to encourage all students to continue demonstrating safe, respectful and responsible behavior. Happy shopping to all!

December: Good Habits Start with Daily Attendance!

Did you know? Daily attendance builds good habits for the future.
Tip: Create a family calendar to track school days and events. Aim for 9 or fewer absences for academic success!

Highlighting Yoga Club at Central Road

Yoga Club will be offered to all CR students this year!

Trimester 1: 4th and 5th Graders

Trimester 2: 2nd and 3rd Graders

Trimester 3: Kindergarten and 1st Graders

The goal of yoga club is to help students reduce stress, improve focus, increase flexibility, and boost energy levels. Students will learn through SEL mindfulness activities, books, and games.

During our trimester, fifth graders learned strategies through mindful movement that included chair yoga, mats, and blocks. We also created calm bottles to help reduce our stress levels. These students did an incredible job and looked forward to Yoga Club each week! Thank you Mrs. Fink and Mrs. Ackley for hosting Yoga Club.

Highlighting Ukelele Club at Central Road

We are excited to offer a wide range of clubs at Central Road. 4th grade ukulele club meets every Wednesday in the music room from 12:20-12:40pm. 3rd grade meets every Friday at the same time.The students are learning to read pitches and find their location on the instrument. Currently, we are playing individual strings and pitches so we practice how to put our fingers on a string in a strong manner so the string will vibrate. In January, we will start incorporating chords and strumming which requires more finger strength. Attached are two videos we made for morning announcements to display our progress for our school and classmates. Thank you to Mrs. Morris for hosting ukulele club. Keep up the good work, CR Wolves!

4th grade ukulele club

3rd grade ukulele club

Information about ACCESS TESTING

Students who currently qualify for English Language (EL) services will be taking the Access Test in early 2025. Access testing will take place in January 2025 & February 2025 for all District 15 students who qualify. Additional information regarding the ACCESS test can be found at https://wida.wisc.edu/resources/what-access-ells. Access letters are listed below for parent review. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wagner @wagnera@ccsd15.net.

Inclement Weather Plan Reminder

The weather is getting colder. Please note students will go outside for recess each day as long as we can. It is important to prepare for the changing weather. Please ensure that students come to school equipped with appropriate winter gear, such as warm jackets, snowpants, boots, coats, hats, and gloves as needed. The arrival of winter weather necessitates these preparations to keep our students warm and comfortable while they enjoy their time outdoors.

As we also approach the colder months, please take a moment to review the District’s Inclement Weather Plan. In addition to the inclement weather plan, there is also a severe cold response plan in the event that this winter brings with it the extreme wind chills. Fingers crossed for a mild fall and winter – but either way…stay warm out there!

Message from Nurse Jenna Beckerman

During Nurse Jenna's absence, we are happy to welcome Nurse Anida Zagora to Central Road. She will be handling all medical matters in our nurse's office. Please feel free to contact her at zagoraa@ccsd15.net should any questions or concerns arise related to your child's health. The phone number in our Nurse's Office is 847-963-5012. Thank you

A Message from Our Crossing Guard-Mrs. Kathy

Just a quick and simple message to wish you all the Happy Holidays. I wish this to old friends and new friends who are attending Central Road for the first time this year. I thank you for your friendship and wish you all the best in the New Year.

Central Road's PTA

Our next PTA meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 18th @6:30 pm.This will be a IN PERSON PTA Meeting. Please also consider joining out PTA. Please use this link/form to do so. 2024-25 Central Road PTA Form. Have any questions for our PTA, please feel free to e-mail our PTA at centralroadschoolpta@gmail.com. Mrs.Char Prosi is our PTA President. Pencil in our tentative events for the year. Let's make our partnership even stronger this school year! Thank you for your support.

Our School Hours

Monday through Thursday

Grades Kindergarten to 5th Grade

9:15-3:55 pm

Fridays

9:15-3:05 pm (early release)

Noon Hour 12:20-1:20 pm

Morning drop off will begin at 9:00 am each day.

Community Events & Resources

Community Resources Document

Family and Community Engagement Specialist
Do you love kids and want to make a difference? The Partners for our Community (POC) is seeking two full-time Family and Community Engagement Specialists. This position will coordinate services from our community partners to foster academic success and strengthen family-community connections. Curious? Click here and here to learn more. Contact Cristina Correa at cristinac@partnersforourcommunities.org or call 847-776-9500.