Central Elementary Update - April
April 15, 2024
Message from Mr. Gates
Central Elementary Families/Parents,
Our return from break is met with the business of end of the year activities. Please review the information included to stay abreast of important dates, spring testing, field trips, and whatever else is happening. There is a lot going on in the short time we have left.
Remember, finishing the school year strong is not just about grades; it's about instilling in our children the value of perseverance, dedication, and hard work. By setting a positive example and emphasizing the importance of giving their best effort until the very end, we are helping to shape them into resilient and confident individuals.
Thank you for your partnership in your child's education. Together, let's make these last few months of the school year memorable and impactful for our students.
Sincerely,
Mike Gates
Important Dates for the Remainder of the Year
April 15-19 - Book Fair
April 25 - Art Show (5:30 - 7pm)
April 30 - 4th Grade Spring Concert (6:30 - 7:30pm)
May 1 - 5th Grade Spring Concert (6:30 - 7:30pm)
May 8 - Student Council Meeting 3:30-4:30 (Mrs. Cooke’s room)
May 13/14 - 5th Grade visits LMS
May 15 - Greenfield Village (Perkins/Sinn)
May 21 - 5th Grade - Splash Village
May 22 - SOAR Field Day
May 23 - Greenfield Village (Elmer/Welch)
May 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 28 - Greenfield Village (Edwards/Barber/Bieber)
May 29 - 4th Grade - Rollhaven
May 30 - Last Day of School (1/2 Day)
Important M-STEP Testing Dates:
M-STEP - 4th Grade
English / Language Arts and Math
April 23-24
May 1-2
M-STEP 5th Grade
English / Language Arts and Math
April 22-23
May 6-7
Social Studies / Science
April 25
May 9
PALS - - - SOAR/Field Day is coming up!!
Central Elementary's SOAR Day is Wednesday, May 22nd!!
We are in need of 20-25 volunteers per grade. 5th graders will be SOARing in the morning and we will need station volunteers from 8:30-11:30am, 4th graders will then take over in the afternoon and we will need their stations covered from 12-3pm!!
Please review the available slots below by clicking on the link to sign up. We are also in need of some supplies for a few stations and those donations are being requested below as well. Please have all donations dropped off on or before Tuesday, May 21st.
ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL NEED A 2023-24 CURRENT CENTRAL EL. ICHAT ON FILE NO LATER THAN FRIDAY MAY 17TH.
THANK YOU ALL for your help as we could not pull off events like these for the kids if it weren't for our amazing parents!
Reminder: The last PALS meeting of the year is Friday, May 3rd @ 9am.
Dimes for Diapers
Student Council is collecting money for Dimes for Diapers throughout the month of April. Each class has a donation jar. The class that donates the most money by April 30 will win a pizza party, second place will get donuts, and 3rd place will get popsicles. Remaining themed days (donate $1.00 to participate on Friday):
April 19th: PJ Day
April 26th: Hat Day
Book Fair (April 15-19)
Below is the information for the Book Fair. While the communication talks about eWallet, you can also pay with cash or check (check made payable to Linden Community Schools).
Linden Eagle Band Registration Form (Current 5th graders only)
It’s time to register any current 5th grade students who are interested in playing a band instrument for the 2024/2025 school year! The google form is linked below.