August 19, 2025

Dear Center School Families,

Thank you for all of your patience over the last two weeks as we navigated the beginning of the year challenges. As we continue moving into the school year we are optimistic that we will see improvements with bus times. As a reminder, please ensure you have completed the returning student registration form that was emailed and logged your child's default plan on PickUp Patrol.

Within the building, the students are settling in well and we are off to a wonderful start of the year. We held our first All School Meeting on Friday where we reviewed school wide expectations. As we approach expectations with students, our staff is working hard to use common language based off of our school wide expectations. We ask that you take a few minutes to review these expectations with your child so we have a common message for our students.

Another aspect of getting the school year started is beginning our school council work. We have one open seat currently on our school council. School councils operate at the school level and are co-chaired by the principal. Members include teachers, parents, community representatives, and, at secondary schools, students. Councils develop annual school improvement plans addressing curriculum, instruction, assessment, student support, professional development, parent involvement, and safety. They provide input on school priorities and resources, foster stronger community connections, and promote equity and high expectations for all students. Councils do not oversee personnel or collective bargaining, but they give families and stakeholders a meaningful role in school planning. If you are interested in serving please email Kcoppinger@nrsd.net. If more than one individual is interested, we will hold an election via the PTO.

I am looking forward to connecting with many families at our Back to School Night on Wednesday and want to reiterate how important your partnership is as we dive into this school year. Have a wonderful week ahead!

In partnership,

Kerryann Coppinger

Principal

kcoppinger@nrsd.net

Tuesday, September 9th (7:00pm): SPTO Meeting Center Library

Wednesday, September 10th (6:00pm): Back to School Curriculum Night (Grades 1-5)

6:00 - 6:20 Administrative welcome in Cafe for grades 1-2

6:25 - 7:00 Classroom teacher presentations in classrooms for Grades 1-2

7:00 - 7:20 Administrative welcome in Cafe for grades 3-5

7:25 - 8:00 Classroom teachers presentations in classrooms for Grades 3-5

Friday, September 12th: Early Release (K-5 Dismissal at 12:15pm, PK dismissal at 11:15am)

Ms. Simone Elias is excited to offer three clubs this year to students in grades 3-5. Please see the attached registration form. The clubs opportunities will be filled on a first come first serve basis and a waitlist will be started for any additional registrations once at capacity. Students will be notified if they got a slot by October 15th. Once notified, to confirm participation, please complete the registration form and email the form to: selias@nrsd.net ( Simone Elias) and kgallagher@nrsd.net (Kirsten Gallagher)

September 19, 2025: Coffee Hour with Mrs. Coppinger at 9:00am

September 23, 2025: Grade Five Outdoor Classroom Guardian Zoom at 5:00pm

September 29, 2025: Virtual Listening Session with Mrs. Coppinger at 5:00pm

October 1, 2025: FUN RUN (Please note the date change. Families invited if weather permits the event to be outdoors.)

October 8, 2025: Picture Day

October 13, 2025: No School

Thank you for your support in having a clear streamlined process for attendance.

If you haven't confirmed your default plan please click the link in your email and do so as soon as possible. This is critical to ensure we have the proper end of day plan for each student Pk-5.

All attendance changes will be communicated through PickUp Patrol. If your child is going to be absent for the day please confirm the absence in the app before school starts. The app will close to absence edits at 9:30am. Any afternoon dismissal changes must be submitted prior to 2:00pm.

Thank you for your support in getting this awesome new program up and running!

SPTO Annual Fall Family Portraits

We’re so excited to partner with Jim & Kate of Seeking Spirit Photography for this year’s Fall Mini Sessions!

Session Dates & Times

• Friday, September 19 | 3:00–6:00 PM

• Saturday, September 20 | 8:30 AM–12:00 PM & 12:45–5:00 PM

Fall Mini Sessions – $125
Each session includes:

• A 15-minute time slot

• 5 edited digital images

A portion of proceeds will go directly to support the SPTO

Reserve your spot here: https://calendly.com/seekingspirit/stow-pto-minis

Spots are limited—don’t miss this chance to capture beautiful fall memories with your family!

If you are looking for a way to help support your child's school experience please consider applying to be a lunch monitor. The lunch monitor is a paid position that works 2.5 hours as day, (11:00-1:30) 5 days a week. If you are interested please apply here. Filling this position helps make our school be the best it can be!

Substitutes play a critical role in helping our school succeed and Center School needs more of them! If you have the flexibility in your schedule or know someone who does, it is an incredible way to support our school community. Please reach out with any questions.

Apply Here

We appreciate your help in growing our substitute pool!