Central Intermediate School

We have been in attendance for nearly a month now and things are going very well! Traffic is moving through safely and efficiently and students have the bus procedures down and are improving on the time to load at the end of the day. Teachers are getting the hang of how to plan for in-person, remote, and fully remote students at the same time and deliver effective instruction to all three groups. Our fall sports teams have had wonderful fall seasons and much success. We couldn’t ask for a better opening to the school year under these circumstances. I would like to give a big pat on the back to all of the staff at CIS and the Central Office for the hard work they put into making this year a success. The time and thought put into planning for students was well worth it. Thank you all for the patience and the communication with the school. We appreciate hearing from you about what is and what is not working. I hope everyone has had a great start to the year and we look forward to what is to come!

It is so nice to see students filling our hallways and classrooms again! Despite the extended time out of school, students are doing a wonderful job with all of the new procedures in place. Students, staff, and families have made our first month of school a great one due to their patience, flexibility, positivity, and dedication to Central! Thank you!

Important Dates

• Thursday, October 1: PTO Meeting @ CIS Library - 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 8th: School Board Meeting @ CIS Library - 7:00 p.m.
• Monday, October 12: Columbus Day (No School):
• Thursday, October 15: CIS Picture Day (Group 1)
• Friday, October 16: CIS Picture Day (Group 2); Fully Remote Pictures - 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Welcome back to school! We are so excited to be back and ready to support staff and students in old and new ways. Our first meeting is October 1 at 7 pm in the CIS library. For those not ready to come to a meeting in person, please look for an email with instructions how to join virtually. The PTO purchased lanyards for masks for all staff and students, and looking around in the schools it looks like they are getting good use. PTO assisted with 4th Grade Night at CIS, allowing students and parents to see their new building and meet their teacher. We are not planning a fall fundraiser like usual, we know many families are dealing with so much and do not want to add to it. We know this year is different, but look forward to being a constant support for Central.

Thanks,

Stephanie Redlingshafer

PTO President

We are excited to welcome the following new staff to CIS this year! These teachers are already doing a fantastic job getting to know staff and students. We feel so fortunate that these teachers chose Central Intermediate School!

Mrs. Bagley - School Social Worker

Mr. Harper - 6th Grade Resource

Mrs. Miller - 7th Grade Social Studies

Mrs. Perko - Reading Interventionist

Mrs. Potter - 4th -6th Grade Life Skills

Ms. Whitney - School Counselor

Mrs. Underhill - 8th Grade Literature

Hi! I am Maggie Bagley and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m so excited to have joined the Central staff. I will be the School Social Worker for Central Primary and Central Intermediate Schools. The School Social Worker works with some of our Special Education Students on Social, Emotional, and Behavioral skills. I also help complete evaluations on students to see if they may need extra services. In addition, the Social Worker can support staff, teachers, and students with our schools Social Emotional Learning goals. I’m looking forward to a great year!

mbagley@central51.net

I am super excited to be the 2020-2021 Central Intermediate counselor. I have been in the education field for the past sixteen years. I studied elementary education at ISU. I went on to get my masters in mental health and school counseling at Bradley University.

During this difficult time in our lives, please feel free to reach out to me with any question or concern. We are in this together!

lwhitney@central51.net

This past week we finished STAR benchmark testing for reading and math. The data is being analyzed to provide the proper support for students in the classroom and in small groups. If your student is eligible for these services, you will be contacted via email or phone. Small group intervention will begin to meet soon. Please take some time and sign up for Renaissance Home Connect! This will allow you to receive instant notifications as soon as your student completes a STAR test!

See the attached document for directions on how to sign up for Home Connect and use this link to sign up.

Home Connect Directions

After reading the directions, click this Home Connect Link to sign up: Renaissance Home Connect

This feedback will be very beneficial to you as it will allow you to track your student’s progress. If you have any questions for us, please feel free to reach out!

Mrs. Alicia MIller, Math Interventionist: amiller@central51.net

Mandi Perko, Reading Interventionist: mperko@central51.net

Deliveries to students at school will be allowed only for essential items. CPS and CIS offices will not accept any food or gift deliveries for students while at school (balloons, candy, flowers, stuffed animals, etc.).

Restore Illinois Phase 4 School Treats & Snacks Policy

Due to health concerns, treats and snacks for any occasion will not be permitted at school.

Restore Illinois Phase 4 Visitors/Volunteers Handbook Policy

Due to COVID-19, Central District 51 is restricting all non-essential school visitors, volunteers, and activities involving external groups. This policy will be in place, at least throughout Restore Illinois’ Phase 4.

Only Central District 51 staff and students assigned to your child’s school will be permitted in your child’s school. Exceptions will include:

1. Outside vendors or contractors whose services are required for the safe provision of school services.

2. Scheduled meetings with parents or guardians that must be by appointment only. These should occur in a conference space adjacent to the front office and should not occur in classrooms.

3. District employees who must be on-site as part of their responsibilities to the school.

As much as possible, all meetings should move online.

Parents or guardians who pick up students from school will be restricted to the front office, where they will be expected to maintain social distance between themselves and staff.

Throughout Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, Detention and Mandatory Homework Assistance will not be offered.

Email: bhoelscher@Central51.net
Website: central51.net
Location: 1301 Eagle Avenue, Washington, IL, USA
Phone: (309)444-3943
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