Central Elementary

Greetings Central Families,

With the build-up to our students' return now behind us, and four solid days now in the books, the 2022-2023 school year is off and running. I can honestly say I can't recall a better first week. GIANT thanks to you for your support and readiness, and as always, for sharing your amazing kiddos with us!

Please see information below outlining important reminders, things to consider, and upcoming events. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out, 231-744-1693.

See you at the PTO sponsored Back to School Bash this Wednesday!

Cordially,

Cody

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

School Hours: 8:45am - 3:45pm

Phone: 231-744-1693

Fax: 231-744-0507

1807 W. Giles Rd

Muskegon, MI 49445

Door #1 - 2nd grade

Door #2 - DK & K

Door #3 - 1st grade & Lighthouse Learning

Door #8 - 3rd grade

Door #9 - 4th grade

DOORS UNLOCK AT 8:35AM. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 8:45am, PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT TO THE OFFICE TO SIGN THEM IN. THANK YOU!

• School starts at 8:45. Please drop off within the 8:35-8:40 window. Breakfast kiddos will be encouraged to enter before the others, as to protect beginning-of-the-day instruction time.
• If you're running late, please bring your child to the office and sign them in.
• When dropping off and/or picking up your child, we thank you for coming to the sidewalk, rather than having students run to you in the parking lot.
• K Parents: For safety reasons, please remain on the north side of the cones when parking near the northeast parking lot. We stage our youngest learners south of the cones.

Tuesday, September 6th from 6:00 - 7:00pm (Enter building through Door #2)

• Mrs. Tindall and Miss Nauta

Wednesday, September 7th from 5:00 - 6:00pm (Enter building through Door #2)

• Mrs. McClees and Miss Walker

Thank you for an awesome Camp Kinder. Get to know your child's assigned teacher a little more :)

Our Capturing Kids' Hearts theme for the month of September is Empathy. We'll launch this theme at our first CKH assembly this Friday. Please support your child in building understanding, awareness, and sensitivity to the thoughts, feelings, and emotions of others.

If you haven't already done so, please login to your parent portal account and complete the demographic update ASAP. This is a requirement at the beginning of each school year. Once you get the account set up, you will need to complete the demographic update. This process allows you to update emergency contacts, review technology use guidelines and the handbook, and give consent for field trips for your student. If you are having troubles with username, password, or access codes, please call the office for assistance. Attached is a document with step by step instructions for completing the demographic update and linking siblings. Thank you for giving immediate attention to this matter. A computer is necessary for the completion of this process. The computer lab will be available at open house.

Thursday, September 29th - Grades DK, K, 1st & 2nd

Friday, September 30th - Grades 3rd & 4th

Look for flyers to come home with students. Send form and money to school in time for picture day!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Breakfast and Lunch will be served in the cafeteria, but will NOT be free to all students as in the past couple of years. Please go to familyportal.cloud to apply for free or reduced breakfast and lunch benefits. You can also set up a lunch account at familyportal.cloud and deposit money.

Breakfast Price: $1.25

Lunch Price: $2.90

Breakfast Schedule

8:40 - 8:55

Lunch Schedule:

Grade 1: 11:20 - 11:50

Grade 2: 11:25 - 11:55

Grade 3: 11:30 - 12:00

Grade 4: 11:50 - 12:20

Grade DK: 11:57 - 12:27

Grade K: 11:57 - 12:27

Please complete a school lunch application if your income has changed since you last filled one out or if you have not yet completed one this year. This information is super helpful for R-P funding, but also necessary for food service to have if an additional round of P-EBT cards go out. Complete the form online at familyportal.cloud. THANK YOU!

Questions?

• Jackie Blomeke, MBA, RDN
  Director of Food Service
  blomekej@reeths-puffer.org

Medication shall not be brought to school unless it is essential to the health of the student.

Medications which need to be taken in school must be administered by certified school personnel (or designee) in the presence of another adult. Parents must bring medication to the school office in the original container and file a written statement. NO STUDENT MAY BRING ANY MEDICATION TO SCHOOL.

Contact the office if you have any questions.

Go to: https://forms.gle/HMCt379TwqDhEziC6 to register for the program. The fee to play is $50 which includes their jersey and the general team equipment needed to play (mouthpiece not provided). Participants must be in grades K-6 and do not need to be RP students to join in on the fun.

See link below for information

991 W Giles Road

Phone: 231-685-0106

Hours:
Wednesday 11:00am-7:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-6:00pm

Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 1807 West Giles Road, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-744-1693