Hello Central School Community! Testing continues for Grade 3 this week and next and make ups for those students who were absent. A healthy dinner and breakfast always helps the brain power through these rigorous exams. Our field day letter is located below in the Save the Date part of the Scroll. I am looking forward to all of our special events celebrating our students to round out the end of the year. I hope you are too!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, Dedicated to prioritizing our well-being and spreading the message about the importance of mental wellness for children. This month, we invite students and staff to honor this event by wearing our Central School t-shirts OR shirts with a positive, uplifting message at the start of every week for Mental Health Mondays.

Please Note: This Newsletter contains important information, please read carefully.

In honor of Memorial Day, school will be closed:

Friday, 5/24 & Monday, 5/27

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our teachers and CAPE for their efforts in making it extra special!

Thank you to CAPE for organizing the Mother's Day Flower Sale!

Central Elementary School boasts a strong PTO organization called CAPE (Central Association of Parents and Educators). If you are looking for ways to get involved with your school, this is a great place to start. Please click below for links to CAPE's website and Facebook pages.

May 18th 10am-12pm.

Central School is going to have its 11th annual Book Swap. Students can bring in their very gently used books and exchange them for an equal number of “new-to-your-child” books so that your child can continue to grow his or her reading skills over the summer, and prevent that ever-possible “summer slide.”

• Please send in with your child up to 5 books sometime during the week of: 5/28-5/31.

See flyer for details

The Office of Curriculum and Instruction invites you to an evening where you will gain information that will help you learn tips to keep your child's brain academically engaged over the summer!

Wednesday, June 12, 2024

6:30 PM-7:30 PM at West Belmar School

Child Care will be provided

• RSVP Here by 6/10/24

Third graders in Mr. Ronga’s class took on the challenge of crafting optical illusion drawings. Incorporating warm and cool colors along with patterns, they unleashed their creativity onto the canvas. The students explored artwork by indigenous peoples, recognizing how their handprints not only served as personal records but also as signatures on their art. Students signed their masterpiece with their handprint.

The artwork is displayed at the newly renovated STEM wing at the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft (Brookdale Campus).

Thank you to Kevin from Hackensack Meridian Health for educating our students on the significance of helmet-wearing.

Therapy Dog Visits Ms. Gonzalez's Class!

Donate items to help support the community over the summer!

Come out and support our school! May 23rd!

THE TIME IS NOW teaches that being vulnerable and facing our fears allows us to reach new goals and dreams. When we analyze the effects our emotions have on our actions, we determine how to best get into the zone before acting. This also allow us to embrace every moment and find the joy in every interaction we have.

4 Key Components in this Mindset include:

• Embrace Every Moment
• Get in The Zone
• Let Yourself be Vulnerable
• Act with Purpose

See flyer for more information

Mr. Knight, Mr. Farrell, & Mr. LaFerlita would like to remind all that they should bring their jackets to gym until Thanksgiving. Maximizing outside time is a priority before the cold winter months.

We know that changes happen. We also know that they can happen last minute. However, please know that we dismiss over 500 students a day in many different ways. We can accommodate changes as they come, but do ask that calls to the office for transportation changes come in no later than 2:45pm. Please help us ensure the safety and secure dismissal of all our students.

Please be advised that during arrival and dismissal the south parking lot (across from the church) is not accessible to parent pick up or drop off. Our buses must have a safe area to depart from and we cannot have additional traffic in this area. Please refrain from entering this parking lot during arrival and dismissal times. Please utilize the private transportation line for that purpose.

Private Transportation operates at peak efficiency after a few weeks of school have passed. When parents/cars are recognized as regulars, the line moves much quicker. Thank you for your patience as we get acquainted with your vehicle/pickup person. Please note that the Private Transportation line moves much faster when the driver remains in the vehicle. If your child is capable of opening/closing their car door, sitting in their seat, and buckling in, please encourage them to do so. In this way, we can keep the line moving!

Please remember to check the transportation status sheet on the website to know if there are any buses running late. In the event of a change that takes place close to arrival or dismissal, I will send out a notification.

Our first through fifth grade students are so fortunate to have 1:1 Chromebooks at school. These devices are assigned to every child and will advance with the learner each year. Since students will have these devices for five years, we are encouraging our students to take care of their technology! In case a Chrome book is intentionally damaged, families will have to pay for repairs.

From time to time, teachers, mainly 4th and 5th grade, may assign homework assignments that require device access. In case your child needs a Chrome book at home, please contact our School Family Liaison Counselor Ms. Crepeau (screpeau@wallpublicschools.org/732-556-2556) or myself (emonafis@wallpublicschools.org).

Our Technology teacher will ensure that your child gets a device to borrow for the 2023-2024 school year. The borrowed device must be returned by May 31st.

• Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoes must have a back or support strap - NO FLIP FLOPS!

• The length of shorts, skirts, or dresses must be no shorter than mid-thigh.

• Athletic uniforms (padding, helmets, footwear) and bathing trunks are inappropriate attire. Boxer shorts, spandex shorts, or cutoffs are not permissible. All garments must be hemmed. Team jerseys are OK.

• Students may not wear tube, tank, halter, spaghetti-straps, or see-through tops. Off-the-shoulder tops and backless dresses may not be worn to school. Sleeveless tops will be permitted as long as the top of the shoulder is covered. Midriffs must always be covered.

• Clothing with large holes and tears in it may not be worn to school.

• Headgear may not be worn indoors. Hats will be confiscated.

• Words or pictures that are not appropriate for the school environment may not appear on clothing.

• Chains, choker studs, or any other similar adornments are prohibited.

• Students are to refrain from wearing sunglasses or tinted glasses of any type in school without a written doctor’s recommendation on file with the school nurse.