Central Elementary

Greetings,

Review this newsletter to stay informed of happenings here at Central and in the community.

We hope you have a wonderful mid-winter break.

Enjoy the 4 day weekend!

Much Love,

Central Elementary Office

*Respect* *Pride* *Integrity*

Every Friday we have a drawing for each grade level.

2/16-2/17 - NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break

2/19 - DK to Lakeshore Museum

2/19 - 3rd grade Swim at Neal Fitness Center

2/20 - Popcorn Friday - 50 cents a bag

2/26 - 3rd grade Swim at Neal Fitness Center

3/6 - HALF Day - dismissal at 12:00pm

3/9 - Central Skate Party at Jumpin' Jupiter 5:30-7:30pm

Our Capturing Kids' Hearts theme for the month of February is: KINDNESS

Please send your student with the appropriate winter gear for recesses. No matter the age of the child, it's a good idea to send an extra change of clothing, including socks, to keep in their locker in case they get wet while playing outside. Being prepared saves a phone call home.

Please be respectful of our school grounds and those around us by keeping the area litter free.

Thank You!

Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year still welcome.

We are soo close to being 100% complete. Please complete this process if you haven't done so. 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. Keep in mind that you must be on the internet to complete this process. Chromebooks are available in the office for your use.

The link to access the parent portal is in the document below.

Library Schedule

Mondays: Ream, Braman, Bradford, Ms Nicole, Workman, Birr, Tindall, Burmeister, English

Tuesdays: Sandee, Ruiz, Nauta, Mack, Droski, McGreavy, Wahr, Gartland, Groothuis

If you have any questions regarding library, please email Mrs. Wynn at wynna@reeths-puffer.org or call her at 231-744-1693 ext 2550.

Hello Friends!

We will not have play and learn February 16, 17 and 18.

An event called Snow Much Fun is on Saturday, February 21 from 11 am to 2 pm at Reeths Puffer High School. Resources around Muskegon will be there to share what they are all about and how they can help you.

Parent Cafes are happening February 18 and March 18 at Goodwill and March 4 at North Muskegon Public Schools. If you support kids, you are welcome at these parent cafes. Dinner and childcare are provided as long as you register. Register here for any or all dates: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWQsIO8tHlbrBCeGNrYD7Jtrop7TWegCRKwWHGTeInNfqb4Q/viewform

Any questions, ask Liz Londo at 231-299-0182 or elondo@muskegonisd.org.

Take care,

Molly Smit

RP Play and Learn Host

Reeths-Puffer Schools

Door #1 - 2nd grade & Bus Students

Door #2 - DK & K

Door #3 - 1st grade & Lighthouse Learning

Door #8 - 3rd grade

Door #9 - 4th grade

DOORS UNLOCK AT 8:35AM and lock again at 8:45AM. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 8:45AM, PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT TO THE OFFICE (Door #1) TO SIGN THEM IN. THANK YOU!

DISMISSAL INFO:

Half Days 12:00pm dismissal

Full Days 3:45pm dismissal

• School starts at 8:45. Please drop off within the 8:35-8:40AM 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.
• DK/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.

***Please remain patient, observant, aware, and courteous. Arrival and dismissal is simply about all kids being able to enter and exit school safely. We appreciate your partnership in keeping these critical portions of the day both safe and supportive.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Breakfast and Lunch will be served in the cafeteria. At this point both meals will be free to all students through the end of September. You can set up a lunch account at familyportal.cloud and deposit money if your child would like to purchase alacarte items. Students can also bring a check or cash to school to be deposited into their account. Please send it in an envelope marked "lunch account" and include the student and teacher names. Thank you!

Breakfast Schedule

8:25 - 8:45am

Lunch Schedule:

Grade DK: 11:20 - 11:50

Grade K: 11:25 - 11:55

Grade 1: 11:30 - 12:00

Grade 2: 11:45 - 12:15

Grade 3: 11:55 - 12:25

Grade 4: 12:00 - 12:30

Food service is hiring staff for all buildings in the district. See info below to apply.

Questions?

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

If your child is missing any items, have them check the lost and found. Parents are welcome to stop in to take a look as well. Here are some recent pics of items. CLICK HERE To See Lost and Found

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.

Early pick-ups = Tardy or Absence

When students are picked up early:

Within the last hour before dismissal = Tardy

An hour or more before dismissal = Absence

Cell phones and/or texting devices can be disruptive to the educational environment. Students are not permitted to carry them during the school day - this includes during recess and lunch. When possible, parents should communicate through school staff. If these items are brought to school and are seen, they will be taken away. Items will be held by the principal until a parent or guardian comes to school to pick them up. Apple watches are discouraged, but if worn, should only be used as a watch. If seen talking on or texting with an Apple watch, the watch will remain in the office until a parent or guardian comes to school to pick it up. Thank you for your observance of this policy.

Please do not bring your pets on school property for the safety of our students and staff. Service animals are welcome.

Thank you for your understanding!

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

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