Central Elementary
December 2023
December 1, 2023
Principal's Message
The month of December is a favorite of mine. The combination of cold weather, family events, and the new year on the horizon is such a welcome flurry of activity for me and I'm sure for many. Having said that, a gentle reminder that we would like to ensure as many days outside for recess as possible. Please send your child with clothing, such as jackets, hats, and gloves, so that they can enjoy this essential time outside. If a child doesn't have appropriate attire, we may ask them to stay in if we feel it is too cold. Also, as more clothing comes into school, more items pile up in our lost and found. Please encourage your child to go to the lost and found and recover any lost items! Further, we are looking for holiday cards! If you would like to share your holiday card with us, please do, we love to see our Central School Families!
Also, CAPE's mailbox for letters to Santa is located by Mr. Dugan's office.
Mr. Monafis
Please Note: This Newsletter contains important information, please read carefully.
December Checklist 2023
๐ซ CAPE
Join CAPE
Central Elementary School boasts a strong PTO organization called CAPE (Central Association of Parents and Educators). If you are looking for ways to get involved with your school, this is a great place to start. Please click below for links to CAPE's website and Facebook pages.
๐ Save the Date
Pajama Day: 12/4
- Dress in your coziest for PJ Day on 12/4!
- PJ Donation in the library from 12/4-12/8
Holiday Shop ๐12/4-12/7
Holiday Shop in the library during school.
A printing error may state that credit cards are forms of payment for the holiday shop. This is incorrect, cash or check only.
๐๏ธ Lip Sync
๐ฐ District News
SEPAG Meeting: 12/4
The next SEPAG meeting will be
Monday, December 4th
7:00 PM
WIS Library
Red Ribbon Parent Talk Forum: 12/6/23
"Parental Influence on Adolescent Resilience"
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
WHS Auditorium at 7:00 PM
Social Media & Cell Phone Safety Family Evening
January 17, 2023
5:30-7:30 PM
Location TBD
๐ฐ Fundraisers
๐๐บ Parents Night Out
Master Park's Black Belt America of Wall
Friday, December 8th
6:00-9:00 PM
๐ฅ Pancakes for Presents
Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate for the holidays, craft, and enjoy a breakfast! More Information to follow.
Saturday, December 9th at Wall High School
Pancakes for Presents: Bake Sale Donations Needed!
Donations needed for our December 9th event!
๐ Attilio's of Wall
Tuesday, December 12th
11 AM-9 PM, delivery or take-out
Bring in flyer, show on phone, or show delivery person.
20% of proceeds go back to Central School!
โ๏ธ 3rd Grade Winterfest
Friday, January 19th
6:30pm
WIS Cafeteria
More information to come!
๐ฌ Central School in Action!
โ๏ธ In the classroom
Mrs. Hamill and Ms. Dondero's Class
"Phonemic Fridays," led by Ms. Trezza, targets phonemic awareness. These are lessons every Friday in all of the First grade classes to increase student awareness of speech sounds and how to make them.
๐ง 7 Mindsets
Student Wellness Newsletter
Healthy Habits for the Holidays
๐ Yearbook Information
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Services
โ Important Information
Jackets in Gym ๐งฅ
Mr. Knight, Mr. Farrell, & Mr. LaFerlita would like to remind all that they should bring their jackets to gym until Thanksgiving. Maximizing outside time is a priority before the cold winter months.
Daily Transportation Changes ๐๏ธ
We know that changes happen. We also know that they can happen last minute. However, please know that we dismiss over 500 students a day in many different ways. We can accommodate changes as they come, but do ask that calls to the office for transportation changes come in no later than 2:45pm. Please help us ensure the safety and secure dismissal of all our students.
Parking Lot Advisories ๐ฆ
Please be advised that during arrival and dismissal the south parking lot (across from the church) is not accessible to parent pick up or drop off. Our buses must have a safe area to depart from and we cannot have additional traffic in this area. Please refrain from entering this parking lot during arrival and dismissal times. Please utilize the private transportation line for that purpose.
Private Transportation ๐
Private Transportation operates at peak efficiency after a few weeks of school have passed. When parents/cars are recognized as regulars, the line moves much quicker. Thank you for your patience as we get acquainted with your vehicle/pickup person. Please note that the Private Transportation line moves much faster when the driver remains in the vehicle. If your child is capable of opening/closing their car door, sitting in their seat, and buckling in, please encourage them to do so. In this way, we can keep the line moving!
Transportation ๐
Please remember to check the transportation status sheet on the website to know if there are any buses running late. In the event of a change that takes place close to arrival or dismissal, I will send out a notification.
Technology ๐ป
Our first through fifth grade students are so fortunate to have 1:1 Chromebooks at school. These devices are assigned to every child and will advance with the learner each year. Since students will have these devices for five years, we are encouraging our students to take care of their technology! In case a Chrome book is intentionally damaged, families will have to pay for repairs.
From time to time, teachers, mainly 4th and 5th grade, may assign homework assignments that require device access. In case your child needs a Chrome book at home, please contact our School Family Liaison Counselor Ms. Crepeau (screpeau@wallpublicschools.org/732-556-2556) or myself (emonafis@wallpublicschools.org).
Our Technology teacher will ensure that your child gets a device to borrow for the 2023-2024 school year. The borrowed device must be returned by May 31st.
Dress Code ๐
Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes must have a back or support strap - NO FLIP FLOPS!
The length of shorts, skirts, or dresses must be no shorter than mid-thigh.
Athletic uniforms (padding, helmets, footwear) and bathing trunks are inappropriate attire. Boxer shorts, spandex shorts, or cutoffs are not permissible. All garments must be hemmed. Team jerseys are OK.
Students may not wear tube, tank, halter, spaghetti-straps, or see-through tops. Off-the-shoulder tops and backless dresses may not be worn to school. Sleeveless tops will be permitted as long as the top of the shoulder is covered. Midriffs must always be covered.
Clothing with large holes and tears in it may not be worn to school.
Headgear may not be worn indoors. Hats will be confiscated.
Words or pictures that are not appropriate for the school environment may not appear on clothing.
Chains, choker studs, or any other similar adornments are prohibited.
Students are to refrain from wearing sunglasses or tinted glasses of any type in school without a written doctorโs recommendation on file with the school nurse.
Central Elementary School: 732-556-2540