Hello Central School Community! I hope that everyone enjoys Spring Break. Please note that NJSLA testing begins in earnest on April 29th.

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

No School Friday, March 29th

School Closed for Spring Break: 3/29-4/5

Return to School: Monday, 4/8/24

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.

Wednesday & Thursday, April 10th & 11th

Parent Teacher Conferences

National School Bus Driver Appreciate Day: 4/23

Thursday, April 25, 2024

5:00-8:00 pm

Central School

Please see flyer for details!

Get ready for the Black & White Ball! 4/26

May 18th 10am-12pm. Registration information to follow!

Congratulations to:

Skyley Jade Carman who wrote about Mrs. LaFerlita

Second graders had a blast on their field trip to the Allgor-Barkalow Homestead Museum hosted by the Wall Historical Society! Students dressed in time-period clothing, stepping into the past and experiencing school life firsthand.

During their Art classes for Read Across America, students grades K-4 read "Crab Cake", illustrated and written by Andrea Tsurumi. Inspired by the baking habits of Crab from the book, students created their own desserts for this wonderful display. Kindergarten helped paint the large cake, the fish, and the backdrop. 1st and second grade made colorful cupcakes. 3rd grade made delicious donuts and 4th grade made jellyfish with cakes in their bellies!

Andrea Tsurumi saw our school's artwork on social media and sent us a beautiful personalized "Thank You!" How exciting!

Ms. Gonzalez's 1st Graders

Troop 1867 is planning a Free Book Library for Central School!

Help out our four-legged friends!

April 12th. Please see the attached flyer.

4/22-4/26 Penny Wars! See flyer for the rules.

Support your 5th grader!

No sweeter way to say goodbye.

LIVE TO GIVE teaches that life’s abundance moves in cycles. In order to receive love, respect, kindness, etc. one must be willing to give those things to those around them. This Mindset shows that living to give requires one to stretch themselves, make a difference and receive gracefully, and by doing so, a legacy will be created for others to follow.

4 Key Components in this Mindset include:

• Stretch Yourself
• Make a Difference
• Receive Gracefully
• Create a Legacy

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.