Central Elementary
Parent Newsletter 10/15/23
A Note from Mr. Hamilton, Principal
The 2023-2024 school year is cruising right along with so many highlights already. Students and staff are well into their learning rhythms and routines with instruction and interventions launched to target specific skills and experiences being embedded to capitalize on strengths, purpose, and joy.
This month we are focusing on the character trait of self-direction. This theme presents an awesome opportunity to establish goals, devise a plan for incremental growth, and celebrate small victories along the way! See the CKH newsletter provided below for more ideas.
We've had a lot of fun with off-site study trips, festive events, and PTO-sponsored activities as of late. More opportunities to immerse yourself in the Central community are coming soon, as you'll see within the newsletter. We hope to see you there as we build upon a successful start and create more peak moments throughout!
As always, please reach out with questions, and thank you for your ongoing partnership with us!
Cordially,
Cody
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Thank you PTO for an AWESOME Fall Festival!
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Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch
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Wellness October BINGO cards due Wednesday, November 1
UPCOMING WELLNESS EVENTS
Sunday, October 15th: Night Hike at Muskegon State Park at 6:30pm. Please
bring a flashlight or headlamp to this event. We will enter through the
Snug Harbor trailhead. Turn right as you enter Snug Harbor.
Thursday, October 19th: Meet Up and Play at Mullally Park 5-6:30pm. Come
play on the playground with fellow Rockets!
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Meet Mrs. McGreavy !!!
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Sign Up Now!
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School Picture Retake Day - Thursday, October 26th
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Central Family Skating Parties at Jumpin' Jupiter
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Monday, January 22nd 5:00-7:00
Monday, March 11th 5:00-7:00
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Walking Club!!!
Safe Routes to School
The Safe Routes to School program will be starting a Walking Club after school from 4:00-5:30 starting on Tuesday October 24th. This will go every Tuesday after school for the rest of the year. This excludes Halloween (10/31), and dates that Central is not in school. We will be focusing on exploring safety around walking to and from school. We may walk the school grounds, in the gym, or through the neighborhood behind Central. I will be providing incentives and prizes for those students who attend and complete the walks. Please sign up using the link below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BAFAD2DA4FFC70-45141826-central
If you have any questions please contact Ms. Taylor at taylorm@reeths-puffer.org.
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A few scenes from off-site learning trips this fall!
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October 15th - Night Hike at Muskegon State Park at 6:30pm.
- Please bring a flashlight or headlamp to this event. We will enter through the
Snug Harbor trailhead. Turn right as you enter Snug Harbor.
October 16th & 17th: FALL BREAK - No School
October 19th: Kindergarten to Muskegon Luge (Braman, Nauta, Tindall)
October 19th: Meet Up and Play at Mullally Park 5-6:30pm.
- Come play on the playground with fellow Rockets!
October 20th: Fire Safety presentation at school
October 23rd: Central Skating Party at Jumpin' Jupiter
October 26th: Picture Retake Day
October 27th: HALF DAY - dismissal at 12:00pm
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Parent Portal Demographic Update: Required by all parents
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No Pets on School Property
Thank you for your understanding!
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Breakfast and Lunch in the Cafeteria
IMPORTANT NOTE: Breakfast and Lunch are free to all students
Breakfast Schedule
8:30am - 8:55am
Grade DK: 11:20 - 11:50
Grade K: 11:25 - 11:55
Grade 1: 11:30 - 12:00
Grade 2: 11:45 - 12:15
Grade 3: 11:55 - 12:25
Grade 4: 12:00 - 12:30
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Central Library Schedule
Monday
Cooper, Birr, Workman, Nauta, Frazier, Sandee, Groothuis, Droski Ribbens
Tuesday
Tindall, Ream, McGreavy, Braman, Mason, McClees, English, Mack, Burmeister
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MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
Medications which need to be taken in school must be administered by certified school personnel (or designee) in the presence of another adult. Parents must bring medication to the school office in the original container and file a written statement. NO STUDENT MAY BRING ANY MEDICATION TO SCHOOL.
Contact the office if you have any questions.
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School Details
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
School Hours: 8:45am - 3:45pm
Phone: 231-744-1693
Fax: 231-744-0507
1807 W. Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
Door Schedule for Arrival and Dismissal
Door #2 - DK & K
Door #3 - 1st grade & Lighthouse Learning
Door #8 - 3rd grade
Door #9 - 4th grade
DOORS UNLOCK AT 8:35AM. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 8:45am, PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT TO THE OFFICE TO SIGN THEM IN. THANK YOU!
Central Elementary
Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 1807 West Giles Road, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-744-1693