Message from the Principal
Week of December 16, 2019
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Message from the Principal
Dear Central Road Families,
Thank you for supporting our PBIS program at Central Road. We had over 100 students attend our movie night, and raised $1,301.
Our PBIS data for the month of November showed an improvement from October. We had 96% of our students remain major free. There were 29 majors, and 17 students were responsible for the majors. Working in a partnership with families and staff, we have provided support to students to make better choices. In celebration of our overall success, on Friday, December 20th, we will have Cozy Movie Day. Students are welcome to bring blankets and stuffed animals to school, while they watch a movie in their classroom.
Congratulations to our students that participated in the Central Road Spelling Bee. We had one representative from each classroom in Grades 4-6. The students did a phenomenal job spelling very difficult words. Congratulations to Dayita M. from Mr. Brents class, who will represent Central Road at the District Spelling Bee in January.
A friendly reminder, our lost and found items will be donated over winter break.
We look forward to seeing our students back in school on Tuesday, January 7th, after the New Year. My newsletter will resume the week we return.
I want to wish your family a Happy Holidays! I hope you are able to spend time with your families, and enjoy every moment with each other.
Warmest Regards,
Patti Van Winkle
Principal
Liaisons help Spanish-speaking families connect with D15
To help bridge the gap between home and school for our Spanish-speaking families, D15 engages the help of five bilingual liaisons. They are friendly ambassadors to assist parents and families through phone calls, meetings at school, and home visits. Our liaisons are “in the know” about a wide range of school, PTA, D15 and community activities and events, and are knowledgeable about registration, curriculum, assessment, and the topics covered in the District 15 Parent/Student handbook. They also provide interpreting services in English and Spanish as needed for families, and can connect them with other helpful resources in the community, too!
We invite you to connect with your liaison today!
Los liaisons ayudan a las familias de habla hispana a conectarse con D15
Para ayudar a cerrar la brecha entre el hogar y la escuela para nuestras familias de habla hispana, D15 contrata la ayuda de cinco liaisons bilingües. Son embajadores amigables para ayudar a padres y familias a través de llamadas telefónicas, reuniones en la escuela y visitas a domicilio. Nuestros liaisons están “informados” sobre una amplia gama de actividades y eventos escolares, de la PTA, del D15 y de la comunidad, y conocen el registro, el currículo, la evaluación y los temas cubiertos en el manual del Padre/Estudiante del Distrito 15. ¡También brindan servicios de interpretación en inglés y español según sea necesario para las familias, y pueden conectarlos con otros recursos útiles en la comunidad!
¡Te invitamos a conectarte con tu liaison hoy!
Ana Flores
2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 1:30-3:00 pm
Central Road Highlights
Yoga Club
Assembly Line
Baking Cookies
Holiday Performance
Toys For Tots
Adopt-A-Family
PTA Focus
Central Road Spiritwear Sale: Check out our new online spirit wear store here: www.centralroadspiritwear.com. Share the link with your family and show your school spirit! These make great gifts!
Talent Show Packets Due Wed, 12/18: It’s Talent Show Time! Audition packets can be picked up outside of the cafeteria, and soft copies are available here. A form must be turned in for each member of the group. Cut music can be turned in via email to Christine Love at christine.love@att.net. The audition packet is not considered complete until all forms and music are received.
Donation Ticket Fundraiser Update: Congratulations to November's fundraiser winners! Thank you for supporting our PTA!
- Prima Vas - $100
- Kris Riley - $50
- Hector Rodriguez - $25
Yearbook Photos Needed: Do you have photos from school events that would be perfect for the yearbook?! Upload them here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zGed9S2CeMCTf6YTA
Reflections: Congratulations to the following students- Rafalia Karahalios, Samaira Singh, and Maja Sowa for submitting PTA Reflections projects this year. The theme this year was "Look Within". Their projects are advancing to the district level. Way to go!
Box Tops: Box Tops has gone electronic! Download the Box Top App from your phone app store. Create an account or sign in with your Google account. Make sure to choose Central Road Elementary School to receive your earnings. Box tops are worth $.10 each! Be sure to scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase to get credit. More info can be found here: (Website info) and (YouTube Video).
Central Road Elementary School
Email: vanwinkp@ccsd15.net
Website: https://www.ccsd15.net/CR
Location: 3800 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA
Phone: 847-963-5100
Twitter: @central_road
Important Upcoming Dates
Here are some things to watch on the calendar:
- Tuesday, December 17- Chicago Wolves Field Trip- Grades 4-6
- Tuesday, December 17- Thursday, December 19- PTA Holiday Shop
- Thursday, December 19th- Student Leadership School Spirit Day- Pajama Day
- Friday, December 20- Group Pictures & PBIS Cozy Movie Day
- Monday, December 23-Friday, January 3- No School- Winter Break
- Monday, December 6- No School- Teacher Plan Day
- Tuesday, December 7- School Resumes
District 15 Second Language Programs
Learning New Languages in D15
Anyone who’s ever heard a baby learning to say “da-da” or “ma-ma” knows the power and joy of learning how to communicate, connect with the world and acquire knowledge. That’s why language development -- learning how to listen, speak, read and write -- is fundamental to all academic learning.
But learning a second language is different than learning a first language, because it typically requires continuous guidance and instruction. In District 15, we are fortunate to have a robust second language program with a variety of options to meet the needs of our 3,366 English learners -- in fact, the 13th largest program in Illinois! In addition, D15 also offers our native English-speaking students the opportunity to learn a second language at the junior high level.
Choosing the right program for every child
D15 has eight different models for teaching English as a second language across grades K-8. For example, one of our many programs is what’s referred to as a “one-way dual language” model. This program best serves students in grades K-2 who already have a high levels of proficiency in Spanish (and qualify for ESL services). Students in these classes receive part of their instruction in Spanish and part in English, allowing them to access the curriculum and not fall behind in their academics as they learn English.
Our newest program is a “two-way dual language” program beginning in Kindergarten, which brings together students who are native English speakers (with little to no Spanish proficiency) and native Spanish speakers (with little to no English proficiency) to learn and experience instruction in both English and Spanish. The goal is for these students to become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural before they enter junior high. We’ll be hosting an informational night on February 20 at Winston Campus Elementary for families of students entering kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year. Read more here and please join us if you’re interested!
Our students speak more than 80 different languages
D15 students and their families come to us from around the world, and are fluent in more than 80 different languages -- after English and Spanish, our top four are Polish, Japanese, Telugu (spoken primarily in southeastern India), and Korean. For these students, D15 offers a “transitional program” of instruction. Our ESL-endorsed teachers co-teach with general education teachers and/or meet in small groups with students. They design instruction that helps students develop proficiency in English and access their grade level content.
Junior High second language electives
At the junior high level, D15 students may elect to take foreign language classes in Spanish or French, which include a rich balance of culture and language. The courses prepare students to continue their studies in high school.
Our diversity is an asset
In District 15, our diversity is a tremendous asset that we wholeheartedly embrace. It brings valuable and enriching opportunities to our classrooms and truly contributes to the mission of District 15 to produce world-class learners by building a connected learning community. For more information about the eight different program models in our second language program, please see our webpage and view this new, 3-minute video about our program.