Central Elementary

Hello Central School Community! Our testing has concluded. I applaud the 3rd through 5th grades for their great effort during this year's testing. I am so proud of all of you! The end of the school year swiftly approaches! I hope that in these last couple weeks everyone finds a chance to appreciate the tremendous growth that has taken place this year. All of us, as a community, have done such great work. So happy to work as a team member here in Wall.

Please Note: This Newsletter contains important information, please read carefully.

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.

Central School is going to have its 11th annual Book Swap. Students can bring in their very gently used books and exchange them for an equal number of “new-to-your-child” books so that your child can continue to grow his or her reading skills over the summer, and prevent that ever-possible “summer slide.”

• Please send in with your child up to 5 books sometime during the week of: 5/28-5/31.

See flyer for details

Play an instrument!

See flyer for QR codes to register for classes or sign up for rentals.

The Office of Curriculum and Instruction invites you to an evening where you will gain information that will help you learn tips to keep your child's brain academically engaged over the summer!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

6:30 PM-7:30 PM at West Belmar School

Child Care will be provided

• RSVP Here by 6/10/24

5th graders from all elementary schools joined for Fun & Fitness Day at WHS! They played games led by WHS students and made new friends for next year!

Kindergarteners were rewarded for winning the Penny Wars event with an extra 30 minutes of recess and a visit from the ice cream truck!

Central School donated snacks & backpacks to the West Belmar Food Pantry and Holy Trinity Church. Students also wrote letters to the children who will benefit from this good cause!

THE TIME IS NOW teaches that being vulnerable and facing our fears allows us to reach new goals and dreams. When we analyze the effects our emotions have on our actions, we determine how to best get into the zone before acting. This also allow us to embrace every moment and find the joy in every interaction we have.

4 Key Components in this Mindset include:

• Embrace Every Moment
• Get in The Zone
• Let Yourself be Vulnerable
• Act with Purpose

See flyer for more information

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

• 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 doctor’s recommendation on file with the school nurse.