Central Elementary School
November 2022 Newsletter
FACES OF CENTRAL
Amari Beer is a healthcare aide in kindergarten. She is a Petoskey High School graduate. Amari has been working at Central Elementary School for four years. We can always count on Amari to wear festive attire for any and every holiday!!
Connie Lansing is one of our kindergarten teachers. Connie is another Petoskey High School graduate. After teaching for fourteen years in Milwaukie, Wisconsin, Connie and her family returned to Petoskey. She has been teaching at Central Elementary School for six years. Connie enjoys spending time with her husband, two boys and their rambunctious black lab, Bella.
Robin Greene is new to our Central staff this year! She is our Student Support Specialist. Robin splits her time between Central and Lincoln Elementary. Originally from downstate, Robin enjoys spending time with her husband and three kiddos.
HALLOWEEN AT CENTRAL
FUN IN KINDERGARTEN
Kindergarten Reader - Walker S.
Fire Safety Presentation
Kindergarten Reader - Nina M.
Important Dates
Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th - Fall Show at Petoskey High School
Thursday, November 10th - Saturday, November 12th - Seussical Jr. at Petoskey Middle School
Friday, November 11th - Veterans Day. Fifth Grade walking field trip to Pennsylvania Park.
Wednesday, December 7th - Winter Concert at Petoskey Middle School (2nd-5th Grade)
Pledge
Hallway Art
Pink Day
Reminders - Important Information
Start of School Information
Doors open for students at 8:00 am. School starts at 8:10 am. Kindergarten and first grade students are to be dropped off at our front entrance on State Street. Second through fifth grade students will utilize our Grove Street entrance. If you have a kindergartener and/or first grade student IN ADDITION TO a second through fifth grade student, you are welcome to drop off and pick up on State Street. Parents will say goodbye at the door and students will go straight to their lockers to put their things away before coming into the classroom. Staff members will be inside to greet and assist students at both entrances, as well as at the bus loop. Please review our attendance policy (below) for important information.
Dismissal Information
Central Elementary has a staggered dismissal;
Kindergarten - 2:55 pm
First grade - 3:00 pm
Second through fifth grade - 3:05 pm
Please note that parents are not allowed in the school during dismissal. If you need to meet with your child's teacher or school administration, please reach out to them individually to schedule a meeting.
Parent Volunteers
The Central PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) is a wonderful way to get involved with fun activities for the school. There will also be opportunities to volunteer in your child's classroom working with small groups or stations, helping with classroom parties, and more. Please know that it is up to the teacher to establish volunteer needs per classroom.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
It is the parent’s responsibility to report each and every absence. Please contact the office by calling (231) 348-2110 to report your child’s absence before 8:00 am. Your call will be directed to voicemail or handled directly by office personnel. We are working hard to simplify our attendance process and appreciate your help to make this happen. In addition, if your child will need to leave during the school day for an appointment or other matter, please notify the office ahead of time. Last minute arrangements are difficult during our busy day and we can’t guarantee that your child will be ready and waiting unless we have ample notice.
In order to obtain the best possible education, it is important that students attend class on a daily basis and arrive on time. School starts at 8:10 am. Please do your best to have students here before that time. Regular classroom participation is necessary to achieve the best possible learning situation for every student. This policy statement has been developed to encourage good attendance and to discourage tardiness. Our goal is to maximize every student’s opportunity to learn.