The CENTRAL Scoop
Central Shines Edition - September 16, 2019
A Note from the Principal
It is a true privilege to partner with you in your child's education. I realize you are entrusting us with your most precious gift. Please know that we treasure our students and, like you, want the very best for them. Parents often ask me what they can do to help their child be successful at school, so I'd like to share a few suggestions.
- Set an early bedtime and stick to it every single night. Sleep is vital to a child's brain development and ability to focus in school. First through fourth grade students should be asleep sometime between 8:00-9:00 p.m. without a TV or technology in their room. Check out the graphic for specific times depending on when students have to wake up.
- Reduce screen time and increase reading time. Children benefit from shutting off technology and TV's. Have your child spend time reading or read to them every night. This boosts their reading and language skills along with calming them for a great night of sleep.
- Communicate with your child's teacher. Please read their newsletters/emails. They send important information to keep you informed of current and upcoming events in the classroom and school. If something is happening at home that could impact your child's ability to concentrate at school, please let the teacher know. This helps us support your child while they are here.
- Participate in school activities when you are able. This helps your child see that you value their school and learning. This also gives you the opportunity to get to know the school staff and other parents at Central.
- Check their backpacks/folders every night. You can learn a lot about your child's day from looking in their backpack. What are you looking for? Check their folder for homework or communication from their teacher. If they packed a lunch, check to see if they ate it. If not, it allows you to ask them why not. Sometimes at the beginning of the year they are so excited to visit with friends that they don't eat and then run out of time. Take this as an opportunity to remind them that they need to focus on eating while they enjoy visiting with friends. Once you have checked their backpack, get it ready for the next day by helping them pack their snack, folder, etc. This ensures they have everything they need ready to go and eliminates the morning stress caused when something is missing and the bus is coming.
- If they bring work to complete at home help them by giving them time to complete it. If they do not understand something help them if you are able. If you try and cannot help them, write a note on the incomplete work asking the teacher to review it with your child. Our students do not have a lot of homework. Work that is sent home is often work that was not completed in class during the time allowed by the teacher. If your child is bringing home a lot of homework, contact your student's teacher to ask about it.
It's going to be a great year! Please let me know if there is anything we can do to make your child's school experience even more awesome!
Thank you,
Mrs. Kuzinski
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!
SPIRIT WEEK - HOMECOMING 2019
Monday, Sept. 30: Past Decade: Dress like the 50's
Tuesday, Oct. 1: Present Decade: Come as you are & wear a hat!
Wednesday, Oct. 2: Future Decade: Dress for your future career
Thursday, Oct. 3: Favorite Decade: Student choice...pick a decade!
Friday, Oct. 4: School Spirit Day: Wear your favorite cardinal gear or maroon & gold!
Watch for a flyer coming home for more details on Spirit Week.
INTERSESSION 1.0: MUSIC, MOVEMENT AND MOTION!
Central students are invited to join the fun during our first intersession of the year. This fun-filled session takes place Monday- Thursday October 28-31. Registration is open now and ends Wednesday, September 25th. There are three ways to register for Intersession:
1. You can register online at https://dcer.davisonschools.org
2. Call 810-591-0175 Mon-Thurs 9-6 or Fri 9-4
3. Stop by the DCER office at The Davison Alternative Education Building, 1250 N. Oak Road, Door #34
The cost for Intersession is $80. Scholarships are need-based and applications for scholarships must be completed for each intersession. Flyers have already been sent home. Additional copies are available in the Central office.
Community Resources
DID YOU KNOW.........
There are many great resources for families in the area. This section of the Central Scoop is dedicated to introducing you to a FREE resource each month.
This month we are featuring Outreach East which is a non-denominational, walk-in, year-round emergency resource dedicated to assisting area individuals and families with food and other essentials.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 17: PTO Meeting in the Media Center (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
September 25: Early Release Day - Dismissal @ 1:28 PM
October 1: PTO Pizza Kit Pick-Up in the Multi-Purpose Room (4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
October 2: Count Day
October 4: Homecoming Parade & Game
October 14 - 17: Book Fair
October 15: PTO Meeting in the Media Center (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
October 16: Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 17: No School for Students. Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 18: No School
October 23: Picture Retakes
October 24: End of 1st Marking Period
October 25: No School for Students. Teacher Records Day
October 28 - October 31: Intersession
November 1: No School
Connect with Central Elementary
Email: ckuzinski@davisonschools.org
Website: www.davisonschools.org
Location: 600 South State Road, Davison, MI, 48423
Phone: 810-591-0818
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavisonCardinals/
Twitter: @DavisonSchools