Central Elementary

Greetings,

It's hard to believe I find myself crafting a message for the last newsletter of the 2024-2025 school year.

Every August, in an effort to launch what hopefully becomes the best year yet, I unveil a theme for the year to ground staff in a certain mantra or mindset for the year. This year, our theme was Cast the Bank, a fishing analogy emphasizing a desire to be bold and courageous in our efforts around influencing, impacting, and inspiring our students. In short, the hesitant angler makes hesitant casts, afraid to fail or grow from setbacks, and the outcomes as a result are average at best. The courageous angler, by comparison, makes the aggressive casts, sacrificing ease and convenience (and occasionally... their tackle), while aspiring for something bigger and better. The journey is much harder, but the results... far more rewarding. Make no mistake about it, our staff is beyond talented enough to make the simple casts for a full year and manage a respectable outcome. This year, however, was all about daring to be great, staying curious and driven, embracing the uncertainties associated with new ideas and innovations, being uncomfortable, and finally "trying the thing" we've suspected might be awesome for kids.

Now it's June, and I can say without hesitation that our theme has come to fruition in countless ways. What an incredible year we've had! And, with each courageous "cast" made, despite the obstacles in our way, we've unveiled more areas in which we aspire to get a little bit better each day even still...for kids. This is a special place, and even brighter days are ahead :)

We all know the 2025-2026 school year will be here before we know it. This "off-season" will be an especially active and important one. Please see information in this newsletter regarding ways to support your child this summer while planning and preparing for the next best year yet!

On behalf of the Central staff, much love, and THANK YOU for an awesome year! It has been an absolute honor.

Wishing everyone a truly joyous summer!

Cody

*Respect* *Pride* *Integrity*

6/2 - DK/K to Mullally

6/2 - Movement Monday

6/3 - 3rd grade Swim

6/3 - Neon Day

6/4 - Pajama Day

6/5 - HALF Day - Dismissal at 12:00pm

6/5 - Hawaiian/Tropical Day

6/6 - 4th grade celebration (details to come from the 4th grade teachers)

6/6 - HALF Day - Dismissal at 12:00pm - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

6/6 - Green and White Day

It was announced last month that Central Elementary was selected as a Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase School!!! Last Friday, we unveiled the banner showcasing this great honor. Below is a picture of our students with the banner. The banner is hanging in the entryway next to the office.

Camp Invention is quickly approaching at Reeths-Puffer Intermediate. We’re holding camp from June 10-13 (Tuesday through Friday 8am-4pm) and we’d love to have you join us! Use code LOVE30 to save $30 off registration. Register at: https://bit.ly/ReethsPufferCampInvention. See flyer below.

We look forward to seeing you at camp!

We will pack up and donate all of the unclaimed lost and found items on June 6th. Come soon and take a look!

DON'T FORGET TO RETURN LIBRARY BOOKS!

If you have misplaced a book, please pay the fine. If you find the book later and it is not damaged, we will reimburse you.

Thank you!

Door #1 - 2nd grade

Door #2 - DK & K

Door #3 - 1st grade & Lighthouse

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!

• School starts at 8:45. If your student is not having breakfast, please drop off within the 8:35-8:40AM window according to the door schedule above.
• Breakfast kiddos will need to enter Door #1 within the 8:25-8:35AM window. This is to allow students time to have breakfast prior to the start of school and 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Breakfast and Lunch will be served in the cafeteria and will be free again to all students. You can also set up a lunch account at familyportal.cloud and deposit money if your child would like to purchase alacarte items.

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

Snacks are important to kids and their learning. Please help your child remember to pack a snack or two each day - many children are forgetting to do so. If you are having difficulty providing snacks, please reach out to the office for assistance.

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.

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