The Panther Pride
Official Parent & Family Newsletter at Central Elementary
Week of February 14-18
Congratulations on Your School Board Recognition
The Okeechobee County School Board would like to recognize you at its meeting on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the School Board Administration Building, Room 303, located at 700 S.W. 2nd Avenue.
Important Happenings this Week...
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Week of February 14-18
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Week of February 14-18
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Monday, February 14
- Valentine's Day- Please see our Valentine's Day Information below
- Reminder: No Cupcakes, but individually wrapped healthy snacks are welcome
- Student of the Week Recognition!
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Tuesday, February 15
- Panther Academy Tutorial 3:15-4:15
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Wednesday, February 16
- Panther Academy Tutorial 3:15-4:15
- Principal's AR Reward
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Thursday, February 17
- Homework: Read a book or chapter each night. Math fluency/math facts! Reading Fluency Passages /Sight Word Drills/Vocabulary!
Friday, February 18
- Kona Ice PBIS Reward Day!
- FIELD DAY- Olympic Theme
- NEHS Meeting
- Homework: Don't forget to read everyday and drill your sight words!
- Have a great weekend!
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UPCOMING DATES:
February 21 - Presidents' Day Holiday, No School for Teachers/Students
February 22 -Kindergarten Cap & Gown Pictures
March 4 -Spring Picture Day
March 14-18- Spring Break
Valentines Day Deliveries from Local Shops & Parents
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! We ask that the following drop-off deadlines be honored to ensure necessary time to organize, notify, and schedule student pick-up before the end of the day on Monday, February 14.
Elementary Schools: Central, Everglades, North, Seminole, and South
Please have items dropped off by 12:00pm. Please be advised that glass containers and balloons are not allowable on school buses.
As a reminder - we ask that no cupcakes are sent to school for classroom parties. Other, individually wrapped healthy alternatives are always welcome!
Kindergarten Cap & Gown
Kindergarten Picture Day 2/22/2022
Yearbooks
Pre-Sale cost is $20.
Purchases may be made through your classroom teacher or office.
Kona ICE is Coming for our PBIS Reward! 2/18/22
NEW WORLDS READING~A Program where Free Books are delivered to you monthly!
FREE BOOKS! WOW!
Our school is now offering a free book delivery program to help students and families build personalized, at-home libraries. Families can sign up to receive a book by mail during each month of the school year. Enroll today using the included QR code below or at newworldsreading.com/enroll to start receiving books! If you have questions about this opportunity for your child, please visit https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html.
Celebrating Black History
The First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that the theme for this year’s Black History Month contests will be Celebrating African-American Contributions to Florida’s History. Students are invited to participate in academic and creative contests throughout the month.
About the Student Art Contest
The Art Contest is open to all K-3 students in Florida. Two winners will be selected.
About the Student Essay Contest
The Essay Contest is open to all grade 4-12 students in Florida. One elementary level winner will be selected. Each winner will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
About the Excellence in Education Award
The Education Award Contest is open to all full-time educators. Nominations may be submitted by a principal, teacher, parent/guardian or student.
For details, visit http://www.floridablackhistory.com/index.html.
Spring Pictures
FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Monday-Corn dogs/yogurt tray
Tuesday-Tacos
Wednesday-Chicken Nuggets / BBQ pork
Thursday-Chicken Alfredo
Friday-Pizza day
*Options may varySpring Assessment Dates
April 5-6 ~ 3rd Gr ELA
April 5 ~ 4th & 5th Gr Writing
May 3-4 ~ 4th & 5th Gr ELA
May 5-6 ~ Gr 3-5 Math
May 10-11~ Gr 5 Science
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year and our School Related Employee of the Year!
Ms. Wendy Fipps- Paraprofessional
Congratulations to you both! We are so proud of you!
ATTEND EVERYDAY & STAY ALL DAY!
Around the District in 90 Seconds
Students of the Week 1 -Coming Soon
NEW SCHOOL SHIRTS on sale for $10 in the School Office!
FortifyFL App or Website Online Reporting
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TIME TO READ
Putting Students First
Committed to creating successful life-long learners in a diverse learning environment by building a strong foundation in student achievement through rigorous data driven instruction, character education, social emotional well-being, and a rich culture of reading.
Vision:
We strive to continue the pledge of putting students first and we continue to commit to build a strong culture of successful life-long learners, through the building of strong relationships. We will focus on safety, student achievement through rigorous and data driven instruction, character education, social-emotional well-being, and building a culture of reading in a diversity rich learning environment. We believe that all students are empowered to achieve success when immersed in a powerful learning community that values a diverse student body and is centered on core values as well as a shared commitment to achieving academic excellence. It is our belief that as we focus on our mission and vision for our students, our school grade will improve from the current C and rise to an A.
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Mrs. Cynthia Kubit, Principal
Email: Cynthia.Kubit@okee.k12.fl.us
Website: http://ces.okee.k12.fl.us/
Location: Central Elementary School, Southwest 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL, USA
Phone: 863-462-5077
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralElementaryOkee/