Central Elementary
Parent Newsletter 10/9/22
A Note from Mr. Hamilton, Principal
Greetings Central Families,
It's hard to believe six weeks have already come and gone in the 2022-2023 school year. As we enter week seven and embrace the fall season, please check out all of the cool things going on at Central and throughout Rocket City. We hope to see you at upcoming activities and events!
We believe in ongoing and continuous two-way communication about student progress. As such, we'll carry forward a structure for fall PT Conferences that allows for flexibility, options, and personalized communication. Look for opportunities to engage with your child's teacher soon!
As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out, 231-744-1693.
See you at the PTO sponsored Fall Festival this Thursday!
Cordially,
Cody
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R-P WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES & October BINGO
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FALL FESTIVAL
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You're Invited: Taste of the Arts Food Truck Festival
Dear R-P,
The R-PMS Choir & Theatre Classes will be hosting the 2nd annual "Taste of the Arts" Food Truck Festival on Sunday, October 16th from 2PM-5PM here at R-PMS. The event will serve as our Fall Fundraiser & includes performances by the R-PMS Choir & Theatre Students, HS Jazz Band, Tweedler the Fool & more!
Featured Food Trucks: Tikki Boiz, Smoke N Ash's BBQ, Pizza Parliament, Dodger's Doggies, Soul-Filled Eatery, Big Tuck's Food Truck, Big Mike's Kettle Corn, Smitten Mitten Ice Pops & Yodels
Festival Activities: Inflatables, Fall Yard Games, Farm Animals, Hayride, Axe Throwing, Face Painting, Karaoke & more! Fun for all ages!
Admission:
$5 per person (Cash/Checks/Card)
2 & under FREE
Entrance Fee includes: Admission to Performance/Food Truck Court, Outdoor Festival area - Inflatables, Karaoke, Axe Throwing & Face Painting Booth. Price does NOT cover Food Truck Meals or Fall Marketplace Table.
Parking & Seating:
We will have outdoor Tent/Table seating for up to 250. Feel free to bring lawn/camping chairs or picnic blankets.
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FAMILY FITNESS NIGHT
Family Fitness Night
When: October 19th 6-7pm
Where: By the playgrounds
Come join Mrs. Palazzolo and Ms. Taylor for a night of fun fitness activities! There will be yard games, basketball, hula hoops, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Ride with Pride
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October 4th, 11th, 18th - 5:30-7:00pm - Family Dinner Literacy Workshop at RPEL Grades K&1
October 7th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Development
October 13th - 1st grades to Heritage Farms
October 13th - Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch
October 13th - 6:00-7:00pm - Fall Festival at Central in the Courtyard
October 14th - 3rd grade to Muskegon Nature Preserve
October 16th - 2:00-5:00pm - Taste of the Arts Food Truck Festival
October 17th-21st - Bacon & Birr classes at Lakeshore Museum
October 19th - 6:00-7:00pm - Family Fitness Night at Central on the Playground
October 21st - Nauta/Tindall classes to Weesie Brother's Garden Center
October 28th - AM ONLY - Records Day
October 29th - Cartoonversation - 12:00-3:00pm at the White Lake Playhouse
October 31st - McClees/Walker classes to Weesie Brother's Garden Center
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CKH Corner
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No Pets on School Property
Thank you for your understanding!
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PARENT PORTAL - REQUIRED BY ALL PARENTS
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Breakfast and Lunch in the Cafeteria
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 - 8:55
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
A Message from the Foodservice Director
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
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Central Library Schedule
Monday
Walker, Workman, Birr, Nauta, Droski, Sandee, Burmeister, English
Wednesday
Frazier, Langlois, Ribbens, Mason, Tindall, Bacon, Groothuis, McClees. Mack
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Check out the NEW Laketon Branch of the Muskegon District Library
Phone: 231-685-0106
Hours:
Wednesday 11:00am-7:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm
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MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
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.
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School Details
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 Schedule for Arrival and Dismissal
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!
Central Elementary
Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 1807 West Giles Road, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-744-1693