The Central Scoop
June 14, 2019
From the Principal's Desk...
Dear Parents,
Our end-of-the-year activities were a huge success this week. The 4th Grade Farewell celebration last night was the highlight. The slideshow brought both tears and laughter to the audience. We all enjoyed guessing which baby picture matched which fourth grader. The night ended with the students enjoying a fun party while the adults enjoyed sharing memories. We are all so proud of our 4th graders' successes and we know that they will continue to shine at Highcrest Middle School. Also, thank you to all of our fourth grade parents. We would not be the school we are without your willingness to support and volunteer for so many years. We wish YOU the best of luck, as you become parents of middle school students.
On Wednesday, our kindergarteners performed beautifully outside for parents as part of their end-of-the-year celebration. They sang three songs that brought tears to all of our eyes. I'm proud to say they are all more then ready for first grade!
Finally, out school assembly today allowed us to celebrate the last day of school altogether. We sang songs, danced, and celebrated students who earned First Class Tickets. Our Glee Club sang a few songs that celebrated students and staff who are leaving Central School. During the assembly, we also praised students who participated in a variety of school activities throughout the year including: mileage club, reading rally, glee club, green team, student council, and more. We are proud of everyone's accomplishments.
On behalf of everyone at Central, I want to thank you for sharing your children with us this year. We hope you have a safe, fun and memorable summer. We look forward to seeing everyone this fall!
With much gratitude and appreciation,
- Becky
Rebecca Littmann
Principal
Central Elementary School
Kindergarten Graduation
Top Mileage Club Athletes
4th Grade Glee Club Members
Top Readers
Board of Education Meeting This Monday
The monthly Board of Education meeting is Monday, June 17th at 7:00 PM at the MEC. Below are a couple of topics that may be of interest. The full agenda is always posted the Friday before the meeting. If you can’t make the meeting, you can view it live or later, either on the District website or on Channel 6. Highlights of the meeting will be emailed and posted online within a day or two
- Board of Education Resolution Condemning Hate and Deepening the District’s Commitment to a Positive School Environment
- 2019-2021 WEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Review of 2018-2019 Strategic Plan
- MAP Growth Assessment Report
- 2018-2019 Annual Bullying Report
New Sister School Relationship for 2019-20!
PTA Announcements and Reminders...
* The PTA sends out a separate newsletter on Sundays..here are a few highlights/reminders:
Save the Date! Pathway to Play Benefit - Fall 2019
Mark your calendars and save the date on Friday, September 27, 2019 for Central Elementary School’s Pathway to Play Benefit. All proceeds from this school-wide adult party for Central parents and teachers will benefit the Pathway to Play initiative. More details to follow!
In addition to attending the benefit on September 27th, here are some ways you can help support the playground fundraising efforts prior to the event:
Donate an Auction Item: Tickets to sporting events, concerts, experiences, vacation rentals, and rounds of golf are always popular in live and silent auctions.
Co-Host a Sign-up Party: Please consider hosting or co-hosting a Sign-Up Party in 2019-2020. These parent-sponsored sign-up parties are are a great way to foster the Central school community and keep the celebration going all year! Parties can be hosted for kids and/or adults. If you need ideas or would like to form a group to co-host with, please let us know.
If interested in ways to help or donate, please contact Jen Curchin or Rebecca Johnson.
Save the Date - Fall Parent/Teacher Party!
Mark your calendars for Friday, September 27, 2019 from 7-10 pm for Central School’s Parent/Teacher Party. This is a school wide adult event and is sure to be a blast! More details to follow in August.
Community Announcements...
LINK: http://www.wilmette39.org/news/community_events
The Center for the Gifted offers summer programs for Pre-K through 12 grades.
- Wilmette Baseball Association has opened Summer League Registration for students in Kindergarten - 3 grades.
- Wilmette Historical Museum hosts Summer Scavenger Hunt June 17 - August 4th.
- Oakton Community College hosts summer STEAM camps and classes for students ages 8-12. Registration is now open.
- Love to sing? Youth Choral Theatre of Chicago offers a free vocal training class with flyer. Vocal classes available for children ages 4-18.
- The Center Fitness Club schedule and various park district classes for children are posted.
- Wilmette Food Pantry is open every Tuesday 10:30-11:30 am at Trinity United Methodist Church.
- Family Action Network (FAN) - Click HERE for information about FAN and upcoming speakers.
From the Nurse's Office
Call Central School "Attendance Line" For Absences: 847-512-6150
Please call the Attendance Line to report absences even if you let the classroom teacher know, because some teachers don't see the email/voicemail until later in the day. Teachers assume you are calling the office. It's important that the school nurse is directly aware of any absences otherwise, your son/daughter may be considered "missing." The school nurse keeps track of all school absences in the building. For safety reasons, we want to make sure all of our students are accounted for and safe.
New Central Health Office Website!!
Here is your go-to site for all of your health related questions including PE/Recess Notes, Health Requirements, Dental Examinations, Allergy and Asthma, Medications, Snacks in Classrooms, Lice, Influenza...and more!
https://sites.google.com/wilmette39.org/centralhealthoffice/home
Join us on Twitter!
Central School is on Twitter!
- We have TWO Twitter accounts. Please "follow" us at Twitter.com! Explore Central 39 (with our actual "handle" as @explorecentral). With this account, we mostly share student activities that are completed in the Learning Commons (but other activities are often included as well). We are also providing this Twitter feed on our Central School homepage.
- There is also a principal page @BeckyLittmann where you can follow a variety of school happenings including all-school events, classroom activities, PTA enrichment, and school goals.
Our PE Department is now on Twitter too!
The twitter handle is @CentralFoxesPE.
Save the Dates...
8/20 - Classroom assignments emailed to parents
8/26 - New Family Night August 26
8/28 - First day of school and K Curriculum Night
9/4 - 1st and 2nd Curriculum Night
9/10 - Picture Day
9/11 - 3rd & 4th Curriculum Night