May Newsletter
Central Intermediate School
Upcoming Dates
May 2-4 - Fine Arts Festival
May 3 - FCS/SMS Choir Concert at 7:00
May 4 - Central and Shepherd Bands Concert at 7:00
May 8-12 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8-24 - Spring MAP Testing
May 10 - NED Show at 9:00
May 12 - Half Day - 11:30 Dismissal
May 15 - May 19 - 6th Grade w/ Bill Harris
May 17 - Trimester Reward Party
May 26 - DARE Graduation
May 29 - No School - Memorial Day
May 30 - 5th Grade at Dayton Bluffs
June 1 - 5th Grade at Dayton Bluffs
June 2 - School Track Meet
June 6 - 6th Grade Project Unify Day
June 7 - 5th Grade Project Unify Day
June 7 - 6th Grade Orientation at Shepherd
June 8 - Last day of school - 11:30 dismissal
Family Literacy Night
A great big thank you goes out to some very dedicated parents who attended our annual Literacy Night here at Central Intermediate School on a damp Wednesday evening in April. The event was sponsored by Title 1 Funds through the state of Illinois’ ESSA Programs (Every Student Succeeds Act). This year’s activities were centered around reading novels with parents at home. There were four novels to choose from selected by participating teachers; Amanda Lamps Reading Specialist 5th grade, Mimi McNutt Reading Specialist 6th grade, Kathye Wrobleski Special Education 5th grade, and Jessica Bernabei Special Education 6th grade. After selecting and receiving the free book of their choice, students and parents met with the teachers to share their stories and connections in a “book club” forum. Some groups had activities while others enjoyed simply sharing about their experience. A used book swap was available along with a raffle giving away four gift certificates to Prairie Fox Books located in downtown Ottawa. It was great to be able to host parents and families of our students again with the excitement and enjoyment of reading. We are hopeful that next year will be even more successful.
Donation for Classroom Supplies
April Champions of the Charter
Arbor Day Celebration
http://www.arborday.org/trees/planting/graphics/bare-root.pdf
NED Show
Never giving up
Encouraging others
Doing your best
Students wanting to purchase a yo-yo can bring their money to school with the attached order form. If you need a copy of the order form, please have your child visit the school office for one.
School Dress Code Reminder
DRESS CODE
We believe the appearance of students is primarily the responsibility of the parent. However, when a student’s appearance is felt to be detrimental to the educational process or presents a health or safety issue, the student will be asked to make appropriate changes. In general, school attire must cover the individual from the shoulders to the mid-thigh area. Clarification and guidelines of the general rule follow.
Inappropriate clothing for the school setting, such as see-through items, short-shorts, shirts that expose the midriff or attire that advertises drugs or alcohol, symbolizes gangs, or displays profanity, sexual innuendos, inappropriate practices, or obscenity will NOT be allowed.
Shirts must have a modest neckline. Sleeveless shirts must have 1” minimum shoulder coverage. Backless shirts are not allowed.
Pants need to be secured at the waist level and not expose undergarments.
Students are required to wear appropriate footwear. Flip flop sandals are not allowed during PE or recess.
Ear and body piercings are not allowed during PE classes or recess due to safety issues, and any exposed piercing other than in the ear need to be removed or covered until they can be removed.
Hats, ball caps, hoodies, or any other head covering unless of religious affiliation are not to be worn in the building.
Coats, jackets, and bags are to remain in lockers during school hours.
Proper school attire is required for all field trips.
Students who do not meet the dress code criteria or have questionable attire will be referred to the school office. The Principal, Assistant Principal/Dean, or designated office staff member will make the final determination on appropriate school attire.