Cougar Connection Parent Update
Family is Central - Week of November 18-22
Together, we will empower our students to take ownership and be accountable for their academic and social future.
Staff Shout-Outs
Please don't forget to take the time to fill out this staff shout-out form. We have a wonderful staff at Central. It is important we recognize efforts, no matter how small or big they are. Please take the time to submit staff shout-outs at this link: https://forms.gle/crzN86vY5nuS5EwN8
The staff will truly appreciate this recognition. It does not just need to be your child's teacher. Please feel free to recognize any member of Central's staff.
Happening This Week:
- 2nd grade field trip to Ottawa University
- Math Wings 3:40-4:30 pm
- Crazy 8 Math Club 3:45-4:30 pm
Tuesday, November 19th - C Day
- 3rd grade field trip to Mid America Nazarene University
- 1/2 of Grade 4 Lego Club, 3:40-4:40 pm
Wednesday, November 20th - D Day
- Kindergarten field trip to the Johnson County Museum
Thursday, November 21st - E Day
- 5th grade field trip to Johnson County Community College
- Kindergarten field trip to Olathe North Sports Med Program
Friday, November 22nd - A Day
- 1st grade field trip to Olathe Northwest Communications Program
- 4th grade field trip to the University of Kansas
November 26th: College and Career Week Assembly 9:15 am
November 27-December 1st: Thanksgiving Break
December 2nd: PTO Meeting 6:30 pm, Central Library
December 7th: PTO Holiday Shop 10:00-1:00 pm
December 16th: Oregon Trail Choir sings at Central 9:15 am
December 20th: Character Assembly 1:30 pm, Winter Parties 2:30 pm
Announcements
Have you seen any of our daily announcements? Here are our announcements for the week.
November 11th: https://youtu.be/9Au1ry7E2gg
November 12th: https://youtu.be/LwcOIdkVKM8
November 13th: https://youtu.be/apDuarbrQuM
November 14th: https://youtu.be/RHzCzJ-SR6A
November 15th: https://youtu.be/1l99KypXnRI
Veterans Day Assembly
2nd grade performance: https://youtu.be/1S6i-wAB13U
5th grade performance: https://youtu.be/wBX1MaYLuUI
Choir songs: https://youtu.be/YlS8b6vxwEM
Veterans Day Parade: https://youtu.be/-T852Y0NHX8
A Message from the Counselor
As the Holidays approach many families wonder and worry if they will have all they need to provide for their loved ones. If you have a need this holiday season, please know that our community has many wonderful resources. Please reach out to Mrs. Snowbarger right away as applications are due next week. Also, please remember to apply for only one resource.
Johnson County Public Safety Toy & Food Drive
Application due NOVEMBER 20TH by 5PM.
Income restrictions apply. Please pick up application in the office.
Mission Southside Christmas Assistance
Application due NOVEMBER 22ND
Contact Mrs. Snowbarger to complete application
English-913.780.7372
Espanol-Mrs. Norma Michel-913.780.7644
Free Community Dinners
Each Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Center of Grace serves community dinner between 5:30pm and 6:30pm in the dinning area.
Center of Grace-913.764.1353
520 S Harrison St
Olathe, KS 66061
Olathe Salvation Army-913.782.3640
420 E. Santa Fe
Olathe, KS 66061
Emergency Assistance: Provides assistance in many areas, from rent, utilities and food, to school supplies and Christmas assistance.
The Johnson County Family Lodge: The Family Lodge serves Johnson County families who have minor children and are experiencing homelessness. The Salvation Army helps them develop independent living skills and obtain a new home systematically, one step at a time.
Food Pantry: Open Monday & Tuesday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Friday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. CLOSED Wednesday & Thursday.
Salvation Army Outpost Food Pantry at College Church of the Nazarene: Open Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (Located at 2020 E. Sheridan St. Olathe, KS 66062)
Pathway to Hope: Our goal is to target families who are repeat emergency assistance applicants, providing long-term case management to help them move beyond crisis to increased stability.
Showers: Offered Monday through Thursday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Friday 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Small Wonders Preschool: Running from September to May, this program offers affordable education for children ages 3 to 5. Summer School is also available. Please call for more information.
1st Quarter Award Recipients
November Character Trait Focus: Empathy
Benefits of building empathy:
- Promotes tolerance and acceptance
- Builds a sense of security and stronger relationships, positioning students to do well in learning
- Promotes social harmony
- Promotes good mental health
- Promotes overall happiness
- Builds the chances of greater success personally and professionally
- Lowers levels of stress
4th Grade Program
Culture Night
Winter Clothing
Central College and Career Week
Kindergarten: Olathe North Sports Med Program - November 21st
1st grade: Olathe Northwest Communications Program - November 22nd
2nd grade: Ottawa University - November 18th
3rd grade: Mid America Nazarene College - November 19th
4th grade: University of Kansas - November 22nd
5th grade: Johnson County Community College - November 21st (and K-State Football and Campus Tour in May)
Thank you to our community partners, College Church of the Nazarene, Main Street Credit Union, Heritage Presbyterian Church and other donors who are enabling students to eat in the dining halls on campus
Wind Down Wednesday Bedtime Story 11-13-19
PTO Updates
Than you for coming out to Chuck E. Cheese Night. It was a lot of fun. We appreciate you support.
December 2nd: PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Central Library
Saturday, December 7th: Central Holiday Shop - We could still use volunteers
Various Ways to Stay Connected
We have a variety of ways you can see what is happening at Central through various forms of social media. All of these social networks are constantly updated with photos, videos and the latest things happening at Central.
Please subscribe to our YouTube channel, where you can see our daily announcements and weekly news updates.
Central Cougars Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKSWm5E0t9os6r_4dfaYtlw?view_as=subscriber
Follow us on Facebook, where you keep up with events and see photos of various things happening at Central.
Facebook:
@centralcougarsrock
Follow us on Twitter, where you can also see what it is happening at Central.
Twitter: @CE_Cougars
Transportation Changes
Reporting An Absence
Central Contact info
Email: bsleggett@olatheschools.org
Website: http://www.olatheschools.org/central
Location: 305 East Cedar Street, Olathe, KS, USA
Phone: (913)780-7370
Facebook: facebook.com/centralcougarsrock
Twitter: @CE_Cougars