Little Trojan News
Centerburg Elementary Newsletter - May 2024
Retirements
Mari Ross - 34 years - 3rd Grade Teacher
Michelle Mann - 26 years - School Social Worker
Laura Sammons - 23 years - 4th Grade Teacher
Sally Simpson - 34 years - Title I Teacher
Ken Peter - 18 years - Evening Custodian
Centerburg Elementary won't be the same without you! We wish them the best on their next journey in life and thank them for all of their years of service to our school!
From the Principal - Mr. Thompson
Thank you parents for another successful school year. We appreciate all of your support to make our school such a great place. Centerburg really has some of the best students around and that is because of you!
End of the Year Awards Assemblies on May 23rd:
1st - 8:45am
2nd - 9:30am
3rd - 10:15am
4th - 2:00pm
5th - 2:30pm
Clap Out at 3pm
The district is redoing the football field right now. 5th grade parents may either line the halls by the office or wait at the bottom playground for the Clap Out.
Awards Given:
Presidential awards (5th only)
Perfect Attendance
Near Perfect Attendance
All A's
Honor Roll (all A's and B's)
Be Kind & Stick Together
Be Kind & Stick Together aims to provide a fun and different way to increase kindness, combat bullying & decrease negative behaviors. Mrs. Wilhelm, in Art Class did their program this year from Values-in-Action and Duck Brand ®. Be Kind & Stick Together aims to provide a fun and different way to increase kindness, combat bullying & decrease negative behaviors.
Partnership with the Freedom Center
Each year Centerburg Elementary partners with the Freedom Center in Mount Vernon to provide Second Step and Too Good For Drugs classes. Second Step is a character education program and Too Good For Drugs is a program about making healthy choices and staying away from drugs.
Miss Olivia was our instructor this year and we have enjoyed having her!
Summer Camps for Students with Autism
Camp Nuhop is a week-long residential summer camp and weekend respite program for children diagnosed with (but not limited to) ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, mood disorders, and other neurodiversities. Many of our campers are also children in foster care or post-adoption. Camp Nuhop provides a structured environment where all campers have the opportunity to make friends and feel good about themselves. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and dynamic learning environment where children are empowered to succeed. Campers are placed with understanding staff who incorporate self-awareness and social skills in a safe, fun environment, all while participating in traditional summer camp activities such as hiking, swimming, and camping out! Our 3:8 staff-to-camper ratio allows campers to get to know one another and helps staff focus on each camper's individual needs.
These days, the financial burden of child care has been putting more and more pressure on families, but we always strive to do our best to work with each family to ensure they are utilizing any and all resources available for covering camp costs. We want to make sure they are aware of the assistance available so that we can provide support to their children.
Career Awareness in 2nd Grade - Humane Society
Student Council raised funds for Buddy Benches
Elementary Student Council raised about $1,000 in their Tape the Principal to the wall fundraiser for 2 Buddy Benches. The Buddy Benches will be placed on the playgrounds. Four reasons to sit on the buddy bench:
1. If you are new to the school.
2. If you want to make new friends.
3. If your friends aren't at school that day.
4. If you want to play something different than what your friend is playing.
