Wildcat News
April 2023
Contact our office at: 253-298-3200 centralavenue@fpschools.org
Central Avenue Elementary
Tonya Middling - Principal
Vanessa Batts-Assistant Principal
Dear Wildcat Families,
Wow! It's already Spring Break time! Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can have some sunny days while we are out of school next week.
We've enjoyed seeing the progress our students have made these past 6 weeks. When we return from break, our 3rd through 5th grade students will begin taking the Smarter Balance State Assessments in reading, math and for 5th grade, also science. Please see important dates and information below for additional upcoming events.
We hope you enjoy this Spring Break doing the things you and your family loves!
It's great to be a Wildcat!
Mrs. Middling, Principal
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Important Dates to Remember
April 5th: 90 Minute Early Release: 2:35pm
April 10th-14th: Spring Break/No School!
April 19th: 90 Minute Early Release: 2:35pm
April 26th: 90 Minute Early Release: 2:35pm
April 26th: STEAM Night 5:30-7:30
Please print and mark your calendars! We send out friendly reminders on early release days, but please be sure to have it on your schedule.
AP Week!
Please join us in APPRECIATING our AMAZING Assistant Principal, Vanessa Batts! Vanessa has been such a wonderful addition to Central Avenue and can be found problem solving with students, out supporting recesses and lunch, ensuring safety out at parent pick-up, evaluating staff, or leading professional learning. Her work supports all of us in every aspect of the school day! Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Batts!
Volunteers Week!
If you are interested in volunteering in your students classroom, or at recess, please complete the volunteer application as soon as possible. It may take up to two weeks to process an application and we don't want you to be left out of a volunteer opportunity because you are not approved yet! Click here to begin your volunteer application.
Administrative Professionals (Secretarial & Clerical) Week!
Healthy Snack Donations
Thanks for all that you do!
- Cracker Packs
- Cheese Sticks
- Pretzels
- Fruit Snacks
- Granola Bars
- Mints
*Please drop off to the office by April 19th.
There's More to the Story
Before and Afterschool Care for the 2022-23 School Year!
Serving students at ALL 8 Elementary Schools
Right at School will operate before and afterschool programs at all eight Franklin Pierce elementary schools! Right at School offers a safe environment for students to learn, to play, and to grow!Reminders from the Office
2023/2024 Enrollment Now Open!
2023-2024 Online Registration for NEW Students
At this time, we are taking registration only for those children who live within our attendance boundaries, or have daycare in our area. All registrations will be done online beginning March 13th. Enrollees must provide a copy of their child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residence by uploading them to our district's website along with their registration information. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be five years of age by August 31, 2023.
Please visit fpschools.org - click on the red "Enrollment" circle - follow the instructions for the 2023-24 school year.
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BUS PROCEDURES
If you have any questions, issues about something that happened on the bus or at the bus stop, or concerns about a late bus, please call the transportation office directly at 253-298-3865. Please be aware that any bus-riding kindergarten student that is not met at the bus stop after school will be returned to Central Avenue for parent pick-up. It is very important to meet your students at the bus stop on time!
Building and Celebrating Community
Franklin Pierce Schools Family Resource Center
Central Avenue Elementary
Email: centralavenue@fpschools.org
Website: http://centralavenue.fpschools.org/
Location: 4505 104th Street East, Tacoma, WA, USA
Phone: 253-298-3200
Facebook: facebook.com/centralavenueelementary