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News, Events, and Updates for Our Central Families

Cheetah Chatter News, Events, and Updates for Our Central Families
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Cheetah Chatter Cheetah Chatter

News, Events, and Updates News, Events, and Updates

November 17 - November 21 November 17 - November 21

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From the Principal's Den From the Principal's Den

Fall Break Schedule Reminder

Friday, November 21, 2025, is a minimum day with student dismissal at 12:20 p.m.

There will be no school from November 24–28 for Fall Break. We wish all of our Cheetah families a wonderful and restful week filled with joy and togetherness!

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Acts of Kindness & Belonging

Heading into Thanksgiving, we’re focusing on kindness and inclusion. A simple smile, a helping hand, or a kind word can brighten someone’s day. Students will participate in activities that reinforce kindness as a daily habit, not just a holiday tradition.


This beautiful artwork was created by Ms. Zimman’s 1st graders and Ms. Hutchinson’s 4th graders, who meet regularly to build meaningful connections across grade levels and foster a strong sense of belonging. We are thankful for our Cheetahs learning, creating, and growing together!

What’s Roaring at Central What’s Roaring at Central

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Welcome, Mr. Vega!

Mr. Vega will be joining our team as the new paraprofessional in Room 23, and some families may already recognize him—he is a former Central student and a former Central YMCA staff member. He brings wonderful experience supporting students in reading and math, along with a strong commitment to building positive relationships. We’re thrilled to welcome him back to the Cheetah Community!

TK Parent Classes Wrap Up

Our TK parent classes will end on November 20, and we’re thrilled with the amazing participation! It’s been wonderful to see families learning and creating alongside their children. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this series such a success!

ELO-P Fall Session: We Value Your Feedback! ELO-P Fall Session: We Value Your Feedback!

Thank you for enrolling your child in our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) after-school enrichment class during the fall session (September 15–November 19)! We hope they enjoyed their experience.


To help us continue providing meaningful and engaging opportunities for our EUSD students, we would greatly appreciate your feedback. Please complete this survey together with your student.

If more than one of your children participated, kindly fill out a separate survey for each child.


Thank you for your partnership—and we hope to see your child in future ELO-P classes next year!

Paws for Attendance Paws for Attendance

Congratulations, Ms. Carrillo’s 1st Grade Class!

These Cheetahs enjoyed popcorn, juice, and lots of hugs from Charlie and Coco for winning our Pumpkin Patch Perfect Attendance Challenge in October!
Great job showing up every day—keep up the amazing attendance, Cheetahs!

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Crunch Into Winder! Chips
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Crunch Into Winter - Monday, December 1st

We hope you enjoy a wonderful Fall Break with your loved ones.

Please remember that school resumes on Monday, December 1st, and we need all of our Cheetahs back on time and ready to learn! Consistent attendance helps your child stay connected with friends, keep up with classwork, and finish the year strong.


To make our return even more exciting, we’re kicking off an attendance challenge: On the day after Fall Break, the class with the BEST attendance will earn a Crunchy Chips Celebration!


Come back ready to learn, ready to reconnect, and ready to crunch into winter together! Thank you for making every day of school a priority—we can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday!

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Cocoa with Coco

Students who have perfect attendance from December 1–19 will be invited to a special celebration — Cocoa with Coco! Join us for warm cocoa, fun, and a sweet start to the new year on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when we return from Winter Break! Show up, shine bright, and earn your spot!

Family Engagement Family Engagement

Our Family Engagement Center is at its peak season of the year. We are busy, and in need of your help!

PTA Needs Parents Volunteers to help with our Winter Dance Decorations. Please stop by Room 38 any day/time to help! Bring your creativity.


Volunteer Club: Stop by every Tuesday from 8:30-10:30am to help with teacher projects. We have copies, cut and paste projects, etc.

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Central Elementary - Welcome Volunteers!
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Want to Volunteer at Central? Here’s How!

We’re excited to welcome family volunteers on campus this year! To get started, every volunteer must complete the EUSD Volunteer Application process.


Click here to view the full Volunteer Application and Approval Process


Note: If you were approved last year, you do not need to reapply unless your level, TB test, or license/insurance has expired.

PTA Spotlight PTA Spotlight

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Joining the PTA helps make our school an even better place for students. Your membership supports school events, field trips, staff appreciation, and programs that strengthen home-school connections. Plus, it gives families a voice in planning fun and educational activities. Become a member for just $10 and help us keep our PTA strong!


Click HERE to Join Now!

Besides providing support for our school, your PTA membership offers valuable benefits!

Click HERE to find out how to get valuable discounts.

Stay in the Loop Stay in the Loop

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Central Elementary School

122 West 4th Ave

Escondido, CA 92025

(760) 432-2431

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