Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures

If you are dropping your child off in the morning you can use the bus lane for this purpose. Please be respectful of the buses. Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:45 a.m. (unless attending Kids’ Co.)

We prefer that pick-up notes be sent to school with your child. Please include your child’s first and last name and the teacher’s name. In a rare case that a call is necessary, you must call by 2 p.m. to ensure that your child’s teacher gets the message. To maintain the flow of learning, we will refrain from calling into classrooms with messages. Only emergency messages will be delivered. Please do not leave pick-up messages on the voicemail during the day.

Central Elementary dismisses Kindergarten students, students that walk home and children that get picked up at 2:45 p.m. If your child does not ride the bus, you will need to pick him/her up in the office hallway at 2:45 p.m. All other students will be dismissed at 2:50 p.m. Please park in the front lot and come in to get your child. We have added spaces for this purpose. Parking in the bus loop is prohibited to all staff and parents during school hours.

Please leave the handicapped parking spots available for those that need them.
Children will not be released from the bus loop area.

Thank you!

Back to School Open House

I would like to remind all of our families that our Open House is being held on Wednesday, August 31st, from 4:00-6:00. I look forward to seeing you all there.

Making Healthy Choices When It Comes to Treats and Snacks

CLASSROOM TREATS - On occasion, students bring treats for their classroom. Due to health concerns and policies, the District asks that only food items which are commercially prepared and packaged be brought to school (no home-made goodies!). In addition, treats containing peanut oil, peanut butter, or nuts are not advised due to the allergies of students. This will ensure safe and healthy snacks. Thank you for your cooperation.

SNACK LIST - In conjunction with milk breaks, students may eat healthy snacks brought from home. Healthy snacks are defined as fruits, vegetables, crackers, cheese, etc. Items with high sugar or salt content should be discouraged. These guidelines are part of the school health curriculum to familiarize students to healthy snack foods vs. junk foods. The cooperation of each family and classroom is appreciated.

ACCEPTABLE SNACK LIST:
Popcorn
Cheese and Crackers
Banana or Date Bread
Sandwich
Unsweetened Cereal
Fruit
Vegetables
Cheese Sticks
Juice (Pure Fruit Juice – Not 10%)
Beef Jerky
Crackers
Graham Crackers
Cold Meats
Muffins
Pretzels
Raisins

UNACCEPTABLE SNACK LIST:
Fun Fruits
Fruit Rollups
Cookies/Pudding
Cake
Potato Chips
Cheese Balls (Munchies in general)
10% Fruit Juice (Example: Hi-C)
Rice Krispie Bars
Marshmallows
Chocolate Covered or Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Twinkies or any kind of Snack Cake
Kool-Aid or Pop
Peanuts (Due to allergies

Welcome to Summer School!

Thank you for signing up your child for the Central Summer School Program. Here are just a few reminders and notes to consider:

*Summer School will run Monday through Thursday. There is no school on Fridays.
*The dates are July 11th through August 4th.
*School starting time is 8:45 and ends at 12:55.
*Buses load at 12:55 to go home.
*Students should be waiting at their bus stop five minutes before their
scheduled pick up time to ensure they are on time.
*Each student should bring their own pencils.
*Students are responsible for their own snack and drink for snack time.

Thank you for your help and allowing your child the opportunity to participate in the summer school program. Any question or concerns, please call or e-mail Kurt Swanson. He is the Summer School Coordinator. 952-201-2503 or kswanson@central.k12.mn.us

Summer has arrived!

I can say that it finally feels like summer has arrived. Weather like we are having is why we live in Minnesota and put up with the extremes of winter and spring. I hope everyone is out and enjoying the sun.

Another year has flown by...

As I sit in my office I can hear the voices of students enjoying the warmth of the summer sun and the anticipation of going to the beach on this 90 plus degree day. As another year wraps up the race is on to get the building ready for the upcoming school year. We have teachers retiring that need assistance with leaving, we have new teachers anxious to move in, and we have teachers changing rooms. Lots and lots of movement. I am trying to catch my breath after another great school year. I am so proud of what the students have achieved this school year and I am even prouder of the teachers and the effort they have displayed this year. I have challenged the students to continue with their reading over the summer, I challenged the teachers to learn something new and I have challenged myself to grow in multiple ways. Challenging ourselves is the fruit of life and instills a sense of purpose in us all. Enjoy your summer, rest, relax, sleep, and most importantly, be good to yourself. See you soon.

Some Tips, Tips, Tips for Summer Reading!!!!

@ Keep books in the car and make sure a good book gets tucked into sports bags and campers' backpacks.
@ Get your child his own library card.
@ Take or allow him to go to the library often browse for books and enjoy special activities.
@ Help your child select books on topics he is interested in and on his reading level.
@ A simple rule of thumb for helping your child select books at his reading level is to have them choose a page in the book (not the first one) and read it. If he doesn’t know five or more of the words, then the book is too hard for pleasure reading.
@ Have plenty of books, books on tape, magazines, and other reading material around for kids to read.
@ Stock up inexpensive books that can be exposed to the elements or swapped for others at camp.
@ Connect reading with other summer activities.
@ For example, read books about places you will go over the summer or things you will be doing. Perhaps you will visit the beach or go camping, there are many good books about the beach and camping!
@ Set goals and reward reading.
@ Reward reading with more reading. If your child finishes one book, stop by the store and let him pick out another.
@ Let your kids see you read.
@ Read the newspaper over your morning coffee, take a magazine from the rack in a doctor's office while you wait, and stuff a paperback into your purse, pocket, or briefcase. Your kids will catch on to the fact that reading is something you like to do in your spare time.
@ Make reading together fun and memorable.
@ Even if your child is a super reader, they still love to be read too. You may want to use different voices for different characters when you read to your child. @ Reading together is a time for closeness and cuddling-another way to show your love as a caring adult.
@ Children love to read letters and notes you write them. Maybe have a day of no talking only writing and reading each others notes.
@ Read it, then do it.
@ Does your child want to learn magic tricks? Juggling? Computer games? There's sure to be a book that can help him. Have your child read the instructions and then give it a try.