Central Elementary

Hello Central School Community,

We are so excited to welcome you back on September 3rd! As a reminder, Friday September 4th is an early dismissal day (1:05pm), and Monday September 7th is Labor Day with school closed. Last week, you should have received an email regarding PickUp Patrol. Please complete your Default Plan in PickUp Patrol, if you have not already. In preparation for our first day, if the Default Plan has not been chosen, we will reach out to you. Please contact us if you have any issues with setting up your default plan. Please have your default plan complete by September 1.

Beginning this year, parents/guardians are able to report a student absence through Genesis. This will ensure a smoother process than calling the school and reporting your child absent. Directions are below! We will still accept calls/emails to the school as we transition. If you do not report a child's absence, you will receive an automatic phone notification like in years past.

Transportation will send direct communication to parents to notify of any late buses for AM/PM routes. As in the past, you will receive a text message indicating if a bus is late, but it will come from Transportation, not from Central School.

As a reminder, please send your child to school with a refillable water bottle and a snack daily. Please also see our dress code located at the bottom of this newsletter.

Last year, one of our foci was improving our chronically absent numbers as a school. I am so pleased to report that we no longer have that classification for this upcoming school year. I want to thank the community for helping us achieve this goal. There is no resting on our laurels however; we will continue to partner with the community to ensure students are in session as much as possible. We look forward to being in good standing regarding attendance in the years to come.

With the official start of the school year two days away, I want to wish all our faculty, staff, students, and parents/guardians a lovely school year. As always, my door is always open, I encourage you to reach out to me should you have any questions or concerns. Happy New School Year!

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

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.

The Wall High School community is proud to announce the Grand Opening of our new Athletic Turf Stadiums! The RED Stadium, located on the upper portion of the WHS athletic campus, is home to WHS Football, 8-lane Track, Soccer, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse. The BLUE Stadium, located on the lower portion of the WHS athletic campus (former FB stadium), is home to Soccer, Field Hockey, and Lacrosse.

Join us as we celebrate this exciting new chapter for Wall Township High School athletics, our students, and the entire Crimson Knight community.

The RED Stadium (upper field) Grand Opening Celebration will take place in front of the new home bleachers at the center of the RED field on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 3:45 pm, just prior to our first Varsity Field Hockey game being played.

The BLUE Stadium (lower field) Grand Opening Celebration will take place in front of the bleachers at the center of the BLUE field on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 3:45 pm, just prior to our first Varsity Girls Soccer game being played.

This state-of-the-art facility represents the pride, tradition, and commitment that make Wall High School a special place.

Come experience the energy, excitement, and CRIMSON KNIGHT PRIDE as we officially open our new home for the Wall Crimson Knights.

Whether your child is entering elementary, middle, or high school, the start of a new school year brings a mix of excitement, anticipation, and sometimes a little uncertainty. While each stage of development presents unique experiences, there are a few universal strategies that can help students of all ages feel prepared, connected, and confident.

1. Get Back into a Routine
A week or two before school starts, begin returning to school-year routines. Younger children can practice bedtime and morning routines, while older students can reset sleep schedules and organize school materials.

2. Build a Sense of Belonging
Connecting with familiar peers can make returning to school feel easier. Plan a playdate for younger children or encourage older students to connect with friends before the first day.

3. Get Familiar with the School Routine
Help your child know what to expect. Younger children can practice drop-off, while older students can review schedules, transportation, locker combinations, or classroom locations.

4. Encourage Voice and Agency
Help your child practice speaking up, asking for help, and solving everyday problems. Talk through situations such as forgetting lunch, getting lost, missing the bus, or needing help. Older students can practice emailing a teacher or asking a question on their own.

5. Talk About Their Feelings
Make time to talk about excitement, worry, or uncertainty. Help your child make a simple plan, such as talking to a Trusted Adult, reaching out to a friend, or asking a teacher for help.

Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect
Monmouth ACTS ResourceConnect offers Monmouth County residents a simple way to connect with a wide range of local services and supports. ResourceConnect can help connect families with food, housing assistance, medical care, employment programs, mental health services, child care, and more. For additional assistance or help connecting with resources, please contact your child’s school counselor.

Lack of Permanent Housing
If your family is experiencing economic hardship or does not have permanent housing, please visit the McKinney-Vento webpage for important information about your rights and available resources.

District Homeless Education Liaison
Tiffany Steiner
tsteiner@wallpublicschools.org
732.556.2657

Mr. Knight, and Mr. Farrell, 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 in PickUp Patrol easily, but we do ask that calls to the office for transportation changes after PickUp Patrol closes, come in no later than 2:30pm. 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!

Should a bus be late, please know that you will receive a notification from the Transportation Department.

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 (emonafis@wallpublicschools.org).

Our Technology teacher will ensure that your child gets a device to borrow for the 2026-2027 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.

• 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.