December 2025 Newsletter

In November, we had 185 students that had perfect attendance! Mrs. Lehr's class had 65% of her students with perfect attendance for the month! Students will receive a sticker for their perfect attendance badge on their locker and will be highlighted on a school bulletin board. Students that receive perfect attendance each month will be entered into a drawing for prizes, and will be able to help their class earn class rewards. Having great attendance is very beneficial to the success of our students. Congratulations to all of our students with perfect attendance!

Congratulations to all of our students that earned honor roll for the first trimester. Students that earn honor roll all three trimesters in 5th grade, and the first 2 trimesters of 6th grade, will qualify for the Presidential Academic Award at the end of 6th grade. Great job and keep up the good work!

Central recently held a friendly competition of rock, paper, scissors to promote anti-bullying by mingling with others outside of your comfort zone. This activity focused on character building, integrity, communication, and teamwork. Our school winner was Rylee S., and our runner-up was Harper B. Everyone had a great time and were great sports!

Students in House 52 have been busy learning about the ecosystem in science class. So far, we have taken one of our three field trips to Dayton Bluffs to explore how animals are impacted by their environment. Students have also had the opportunity to help to collect seeds for future planting that will take place during our spring visit to Dayton Bluffs. Prior to our field trip, students had an in class lesson where they learned about the food chain and how each species contributes to the ecosystem. We will be visiting Dayton Bluffs again in January for our winter trip and will have a classroom lesson once again beforehand.

To honor Veterans Day, our House 52 students made thank you cards. These cards were sent to the Illinois Veterans Home in La Salle.

Bill Harris visited exploring water pollution and water filtration. Students had the opportunity to bring in their own water samples to be tested.

And finally, 5th graders had the opportunity to have a school lesson in the Little Red Schoolhouse with Mrs. Roth.

Beginning December 1, all of our students will have a new iPad case. This will help with the charging issues we were seeing with some of the cases. Students in 6th grade have access to a school issued adapter from their teacher. Students in 5th grade will all be issued an Apple adapter for their headphones. This adapter, along with their Apple cord, Apple block, and their iPad will need to be returned at the end of the school year. Failure to return the school issued items will result in a fee being assessed to the student's account.

Central students are invited to attend the sporting events we host here at Central. There are a few guidelines that we ask them to follow:

• Students are not allowed to stay after school for our home games. They must go home first, and then return for the game.

• After school events and activities are subject to the same expectations and consequences as during the school day.

• Students are expected to sit in the Central Student Section.

• Students are not to play on the railings outdoors.

• No hanging out in the hallway, students should be in the gym.

• Enter and exit the gym by going down the music hallway.

• Students should never be running in the building.

• Students will be allowed to go to the restroom and concessions at halftime of each game and between games ONLY.

• Cell phones need to be put away. The only time you can have them out is when you are told to call home for a ride. Students are not allowed to take pictures or videos and you are not allowed to play music.

• Keep the bleachers clean - no throwing food or wrappers. You will be asked to clean up after yourselves before leaving.

• Everyone needs to call for a ride at the beginning of the 4th quarter of the last game (basketball), or before the last set (volleyball).

• Once you leave the building, you are not allowed to return.

• Attending after school events is a privilege. If poor behavior becomes an issue, you will not be allowed to attend in the future.

• If your child is absent, please contact the office to notify them of the absence
• If your child attends an appointment, please bring a doctor's note excusing their absence
• As it is getting colder, please make sure your child has the appropriate clothing to go outside for recess
• Students are not allowed to have juice, sports drinks, soda, etc. in their water bottle they bring to school. Only water is permitted.