Center Elementary School

Quarterly Newsletter

SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT GROWTH

Over 40 CES students were recognized for growth at the March CISD Board Meeting. These students have shown positive gains on one or more of the following areas, MAP scores, DRA and local content based assessments. Our students are setting individual growth goals and working hard to meet those goals. We are very proud of all are students and thankful for the opportunity to recognize them at the board meeting.

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UIL COMPETETION

CES had over 60 students compete in UIL in nine different events. Our students represented CES well both academically and behaviorally. We are proud of all our students who competed.

Below are the list of students who placed.

ART: 3rd Place Team: Lakiya Reed/Jayla Barkins/ Ella Bennett
CHESS PUZZLE: 6th Place: Ryan Moody
CHESS PUZZLE: 4th Place: Andrew Petry
CHESS PUZZLE: 3rd Place Team: Laderrick Moton/Andrew Petry/Copen Hogue
LISTENING: 2nd Place: Amy Caporali
LISTENING: 6th Place: Caroline Ramos
LISTENING: 1st Place Team: Amy Caporali/Caroline Ramos/ Heaven Chavez
NUMBER SENSE: 3rd Place: Kyle Conn
NUMBER SENCE: 3rd Place Team: Kyle Conn/Jordan Ramirez/Maria Diaz
NUMBER SENCE: 6th Place: Kaylee Seifried
NUMBER SENCE: 3rd Place Team: Kaylee Seifried/LaDerrick Moton/Francisco Landin
ORAL READING: 3rd Place: Maddie Olivas
ORAL READING: 5th Place: Neveah Chavez
READY WRITING: 3rd Place: Mia Munoz
READY WRITING: 5th Place: Ella Eaves
READY WRITING: Madalyn Bryant
SPELLING: 1st Place: Eh Paw
SPELLING: 5th Place: Aliya Shee
SPELLING: 3rd Place: Dylan Roberts
SPELLING: 3rd Place: Davey Garduza
SPELLING: 2nd Place Team: LaDerrick Moton/Davey Garduza/Gizelle Alvarado

What's Happening In The Classroom

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Understanding Place Value Foundations

Students tests scores are linked to IXL, a computer based program to create an individualized growth plan for each student. This student is using a dry erase board to show his work while answering an IXL question evaluating students' understanding of Place Value.

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Elements of Poetry

Students are using their poetry notes to identify examples of figurative language authors use in poetry.

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Writing Essays (ECR)

These students participated in a mock courtroom trial and then wrote argumentative essays in the format of an Extended Constructed Response, a new STAAR tested skill.

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Reaching Goals

Students are mastering concepts and reaching goals. After mastering a learning goal students are given a certificate for each skill. This student has mastered 12 different skills this nine weeks.

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Team Work

These students are working in a cooperative learning group to learn and solve math problems, while maintaining individual accountability by showing their work on their individual data sheets.

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Pop Art

Students in art are learning about various art forms and styles. These students are celebrating St. Patrick's Day by creating Shamrock Pop Art.

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

CES has initiated a program titled "Hugs, Not Slugs" to promote positive social interaction among our students. Each student has been given a card with 10 slots. When a student chooses positive social interaction over negative, they will receive a signature from the observing witness. Once all ten slots have been filled, the student may visit with the counselor and choose a prize. Our goal is to encourage students to choose positive interactions and help build one another up!

ANNUAL SOCK HOP

In February CES hosted our annual Sock Hop Dance. Students had a great time dressing up in their 50's attire and danced the night away.

Thank you to the CHS Culinary Department for donating drinks and to all the parents and families who sent snacks and drinks. We appreciate your help with this event!

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Preparing for STAAR Testing

The STAAR testing window is quickly approaching. Please make sure your child gets a good nights' rest the night before testing and start the morning off right with a healthy breakfast and a positive word of encouragement. At CES we teach our students to never give up and that they they are capable of doing hard things!

For more tips please see the article below from ThoughtCo.Com.

10 Strategies to Help Your Child Successfully Pass a Standardized Test

Standardized testing will be a significant part of your child's education typically beginning in 3rd grade. These tests are crucial not only to you and your child, but also to the teachers, administrators, and school your child attends. The stakes can be extremely high for schools as they are given a grade based on how well students perform on these assessments.

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Let Us Know How We Are Doing

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Dates to Remember

Upcoming Events

March 17: End of 3rd 9 Weeks
March 17-20: District Closed: No school
March 22-April 5: Chocolate Fundraiser
March 24: Incentive Day
April 3-7: Spring Break
April 25-27: Reading STAAR Testing Grades 3-5
April 25-27: 5th Grade Science STAAR Testing
May 1-5: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9-11: Math STAAR Testing Grades 3-5
May 19: CES Field Day
May 26: Last Day of School

Center ISD 22-23 Calendar

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About Us

Center Elementary serves over 500 students in grades 3rd-5th.

Website: https://www.centerisd.org/page/ces.homepage
Location: 621 Rough Rider Drive, Center, TX, USA
Phone: 936-598-3625
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterElementarySchool/

Center Elementary School