The Central Scoop
October 12, 2018
From the Principal's Desk...
Dear Parents,
Our National Walk to School Day was a HUGE hit! The Green Team, with help from the PTA, hosted a celebration this morning. Highlights included a photo booth, great music, a dance party, and a scavenger hunt. Dr. Lechner even visited the school and danced with the children. Thank you to everyone who participated. We would like to especially thank Miss Joanna Potakis, Mrs. Betty Dietrich, the 4th Grade Green Team, and parent volunteers.
Have a wonderful weekend,
~ Becky
Rebecca Littmann
Principal
Central Elementary School
Additional Security Improvements at Central School
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Outdoor Education Meeting October 18th
Adult English Language Classes
Our EL teacher, Kathleen McCann will be teaching Adult ESL classes for 5 weeks beginning Tuesday, October 16th from 5:00pm-6:00pm. These classes are free for any community member. See the attached flier for more information and email Kathleen to sign-up at mccannk@wilmette39.org.
Halloween
Parade
If the weather is nice, we plan to hold a Halloween Parade outside (on the sidewalk) starting at 9am on 10/31 like we have in past years. Parents are welcome to stay outside and watch the parade. Classroom teachers will be staying with classes as we walk along the sidewalks and the perimeter of our school property. If it rains, the outdoor parade will be canceled.
Costumes
As you purchase costumes, please remember that students are not allowed to bring weapons or wear a costume that "is in bad taste." Many popular characters are not appropriate developmentally for our students in school (such as the character: Momo). Costumes need to be appropriate for school and not depict violence. We prefer no face masks that cover the entire face (we want to be able to see and identify children). Please have conversations with your children about what is appropriate.
*More information about our parade, costumes, and classroom parties will be shared by the classroom teachers.
Rotary Club Book Donations
Please send new or gently used books to Central School for the annual book drive sponsored by the Rotary Club. Collection bins are in the front lobby.
Show Your School Spirit
PTA Announcements and Reminders...
* The PTA sends out their own newsletter on Sundays - here are just a few highlights
Games Night - Playground Fundraiser
The Central P.E. Department is hosting a GAMES EVENT Fundraiser on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 6:00-7:30 PM in the Central School gyms. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help fund the Pathway to Play initiative for the new playgrounds. Participation in this event is limited to current 1st-4th grade Central students. Games will include Dodgeball, Indoor GaGa Ball, Human Hungry Hippos & Parachute Activities. The cost is $40 per participant with a maximum of 64 participants.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4daeab28a2fa7-games1
Save the Date for a fun Mother & Son Event - Sunday, November 4th from 2-4 PM
Mark you calendars for a fun Mother & Son Event - Sunday, November 4th from 2-4 PM
Join us at the Kenilworth Club for a casual afternoon of games, trivia, dancing and fast paced fun! The event includes a fun Photo Booth, a delicious ice cream bar with all the fixings, refreshments and an amazing DJ- who will surely get you and your son up and on the dance floor. The event is open to Kindergarten through Fourth Grade Central boys and their Moms. If a Mom can't make it, boys can come with their friend's Mom, an Aunt or even a Grandma. Tickets are $45 per Mom and Son, and each additional son is $20. Sign up today by clicking here!
School Yearbook
Order your child's Central School yearbook today! The sale price of $20 ($5) off has been extended until October 27th. Click on the link to order online today!
The Yearbook Committee is still looking for 1 or 2 more volunteers to take photos and help compile the yearbook. Please contact Lauren at lmaustin7@gmail.com if you are interested.
Amazon Smile - Sign-up, It's EASY!
Don’t forget to sign up for Amazon Smile! Your everyday purchases can help benefit our school.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know and love. Same product, same prices, same service - just a special link to help your shopping benefit our school. Please bookmark the link below to make sure your shopping is always contributing. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases directly to Central School! Just in time for Halloween candy, costume, and fall shopping... Sign up today at https://smile.amazon.com/
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!
Community Announcements...
- Wilmette Fire Department is hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 13th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- Wilmette Wiine Walk will be held Saturday, October 13th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm.
- GO PEDAL POWER! Donate a used bicycle to the 2018 Pedal Power Bike Drive Saturday, October 27th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at multiple locations.
- Wilmette Park District’s Saturday Basketball registration is open for boys & girls grades 4-8.
- Wilmette Rotary Club is running its annual BIG BOOK DRIVE at all District 39 schools from October 1st through November 15th.
- Wilmette Food Pantry is open every Tuesday 10:30-11:30 am at Trinity United Methodist Church.
- Free adult English language classes are available at Highcrest Middle School beginning October 16 through November 13.
- Family Action Network (FAN): Click HERE for information about FAN and upcoming speakers.
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.
Save the Dates...
10/18 - 4th Grade Outdoor Education Information Meeting from 3:30PM-4:30PM for parents and their 4th grade students in the auditorium
10/22 - Fall 2 Session of Park District After-School Clubs Begin
10/22 - Board of Education Meeting @ 7pm
10/31 - Halloween Parade @ 9am, Early Release