Central Elementary Bits and Bites
November 3rd-6th, 2025
Kid Zone at Corner Stone Christian Church
Begins November 12th- Every Wednesday- After School-5:30pm
Intervention Letters and At Home Practice Folders- Sent Home Last Week
Three times a year, the school sends home letters to notify parents about their child's progress in reading if students are not performing on benchmark. In addition to keeping families informed about their child's progress in reading, we provide additional information about supports and interventions for students and the skills they are working on during these times. This practice is aligned with the requirements of our state's Every Child Can Read Act.
This year we have also created a resource in response to the many families asking what they can do to help their child at home. This week we will be sending home folders for any student needing additional support in reading, specifically at the phonics/multisyllabic spelling level. In these folders, we have provided several activities for practice in spelling of words, reading, "heart" word practice, decodable passages, and fluency activities. Mrs. Kill and Mrs. Littrell created a quick video to walk families through a brief lesson that provides students with extra practice. These activities are not 'homework' and are not due back to school. These activities are to help parents who are eager to help their students at home with closing the gap on literacy deficits. This is the first year we have used materials such as this- if you have any questions or feedback- please let us know!
Fall Individual Retakes and Class Picture Day- Thursday November 13th
Please take note that due to scheduling needs with Lifetouch- this year our class pictures will be in the first semester!
Thanksgiving Feast- Registration and Payment Open- Reservations due by Nov. 17th
We will have ALL CES Students Attend the Feast PreK 3, PreK 4 & K-6th Grades
Change in Practice for This Year's Feast
To better accommodate the growing number of guests we have attending this event, we have made some changes to our system. Once we receive your reservation and confirmed payment, we will send home tickets for each reserved guest. On the day of the feast, we will not be collecting payment or checking names off, but will be collecting tickets as you enter. We hope this will lessen the time family members spend in line, waiting to get in the doors.
This year, we will also continue to do our best to coordinate place settings with guests and students to be sure we have enough room for everyone and families are together. When filling out the reservation form, please be sure to list all students you wish to sit with.
This event takes so much prep work in the kitchen, the office, and those who make sure we have all the tables and chairs for setup. All classes, students, and staff have a part in making this day special and successful. CES is proud to be able to host an event of this magnitude. Thank you for your support as we work to continue the Thanksgiving Feast tradition!
** This year school dismisses at 1pm for ALL USD 462 students. After the feast, if you would like to check your child out to go home with you or family members, please be sure to do so in the office before leaving**
Joseph's Store House Angel Tree
Habit of the Month
Central Elementary Employment Opportunities!
CES Ag Group Has Eggs For Sale!!
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Late Start Dates and Information:
A Message from Ms. Kelly
Family Contact Form
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Athletic Activities This Week:
This Month's Menu
This Month's Calendar
Sunday, November 2nd- Daylight Savings Time Ends
Monday, November 3rd
Tuesday, November 4th
Wednesday, November 5th
Thursday, November 6th
CES Action Team Meeting 7:35am Starlight Room- Leadership
Friday, November 7th
Regional Football
Saturday, November 8th
Sunday, November 9th
Monday, November 10th
BOE Meeting 6pm
HS Fall Sports Banquet 6pm
Tuesday, November 11th
Wednesday, November 12th
USD 462 Late Start- NO PREK 3 Classes, PreK 4 to begin at normal time
Rising Raiders Assembly 12pm
Thursday, November 13th
CES Action Team Meeting 7:35am Starlight Room- Leadership
Picture Retake Day and Class Pictures
Friday, November 14th
Sectional Football
Saturday, November 15th
Sunday, November 16th
Monday, November 17th
First Day of Winter Sports Practice
Tuesday, November 18th
Wednesday, November 19th
Thursday, November 20th
CES Action Team Meeting 7:35am Starlight Room- Academic
JH BB @ Oxford
Friday, November 21st
Bella Notte
SubState Football
Saturday, November 22nd
Sunday, November 23rd
Monday, November 24th
Tuesday, November 25th- School Dismisses for ALL USD 462 Students 1pm
CES Thanksgiving Feast 10:45am- Doors Open at 10:30am
PreK 3 and PreK 4 will attend from 7:50am-1pm on this day!
Wednesday, November 26th
NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING BREAK
Thursday, November 27th
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday, November 28th
Saturday, November 29th