Cheetah Chatter

“I have a dream” never gets old. These are the famous words spoken by the great Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to achieving equality and justice for Americans of all colors.

On August 28, 1963, approximately 200,000-300,000 participants gathered in Washington, D.C., in support of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his efforts to achieve a peaceful campaign for racial justice and equality. Since then, his dreams have persevered and become reality. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s countless efforts serve as a genuine testament that dreams can come true.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there will be no school on Monday, January 20. Let us take this time to reflect on his legacy and the impact of his work on our nation and our world.

Our Lesson Design team teachers have been trying out exciting new strategies to make learning engaging, meaningful, and fun for their students.

Ms. Reyes introduced Exit Tickets with her TK students to reinforce letter and number recognition in a playful way. Before heading to recess, students identified letters or numbers, practicing the sounds or counting skills they’ve learned. Ms. Reyes discovered that her students were learning more than she realized, and the activity was so quick and effective that it’s now part of their routine. This simple yet powerful strategy builds confidence while keeping learning interactive.

Ms. Hoff brought math to life for her 4th-grade students by using an In-N-Out menu to solve real-world math problems. Students practiced their skills in a way that connected math to everyday situations, boosting their confidence and problem-solving abilities. While multi-step problems posed a challenge at first, students had a big “aha moment” when Ms. Hoff modeled strategies like multiplication. It was rewarding to see students realize how math applies outside the classroom!

These creative strategies show how our teachers are continually finding new ways to make learning fun, relevant, and impactful for every student. Way to go, Cheetahs!

*We had Dr. Ibarra at our last Coffee w/the Principal. Where he was able to see the awesome group of parent volunteers that we have at Central Elementary.

*PTA volunteers spent hours transforming the Community Room into Whoville.

*The Winter Grinch Dance brought more than 300 people to our school. Shoutout to: Dr. Cortez, Coach, Mrs. Reyes, Mrs.Salas, Brenda Heil, Khrystina Verela, Marquita Sanchez, Noontime-Lorena & Lisa, Beto, Para-Aurora Marcial & anyone else who i might of missed. Thank you, for supporting our school PTA event. Your presence makes an impact in your students lives!

*Holiday Stars Program organized by our Family Liaison, Gladys Zavala was able to gather Christmas gifts for 60 students. Students who were identified as homeless, newcomers, and our most in need. Thanks to our sponsors from Methodist Church, Zavala Family, and EUSD office for adopting most of our families.

*Lastly, our parent volunteers helped decorate the stage for our Winter Sing Along.

We are so lucky to have such an amazing group of parent volunteers this school year!