Cheetah Chatter

This week, we focus on the “Empathetic Collaborator.” Students are encouraged to listen actively, respect diverse perspectives, and contribute meaningfully to team efforts. Empathy helps create a supportive classroom culture where everyone feels safe and heard. When we work together with kindness and understanding, we all succeed.

You are warmly invited to join us every Tuesday to our ongoing Volunteer Club. This is a wonderful opportunity to help your child's teachers with prep work. Volunteer your time and talents, we have created a space just for YOU! Find us in room 38.

Upcoming Family Workshops at Central

• School Resources Vista Hill Promote

👉🏼 September 16, 2025 8:30-9:30am

• Incredible Years Series Vista Hill Promote

👉🏼September 17, 2025 & Every Wednesday from 8:30-10:30am

The Central Cheetahs physical education program is a unique blend of fitness, teamwork, and character building. The program goes beyond traditional physical skills by deliberately building teamwork and empathetic learning skills, with students striving to collaborate and communicate effectively through group challenges and small-sided sports games.

At the heart of the program is its commitment to embedding culture, transforming each class into a positive and inclusive community where every student feels a sense of belonging. The program also integrates social-emotional learning games directly into the curriculum, helping students develop self-awareness, manage their emotions, and build empathy for their peers. This approach ensures that while students are learning fundamental physical skills, they are also developing the social and emotional tools necessary for success both on and off the field.

The Family Needs and Assets Survey is now live! QR codes are posted throughout campus, and paper copies were distributed at Back to School Night to make it easy for everyone to participate.

This short survey helps us better understand students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs, as well as family strengths and community resources. Your input directly guides our programs, services, and partnerships to better support Central students and families.

Please complete and submit the survey as soon as possible — either online or on paper. Your voice matters, and every response helps us improve.

🔗 Click here to take the survey online

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and strengthen our school community!

Our monthly attendance challenge rewards the class with the best attendance with Charlie Cheetah, a fun, cuddly classroom friend. He’ll join the winning class for a month of adventures and learning! August’s winner is Room 3, Kindergarten—way to go!

EUSD is calling on all students to enter our 2nd Annual Attendance Awareness Poster Contest

Students are invited to submit a poster that highlights why “EVERY DAY COUNTS”. This is an opportunity for students to share their views on why they feel attendance is important.

• The top three poster submissions at Central will earn a special lunch with the Principal.

• The top poster from each school will be made into a life size poster with the artists name

• Individualized stickers of the top poster design from each school will be created.

• The top poster submitted from each school site will be entered in a district-wide contest.

• The top poster from all sites will be posted on the district attendance webpage.

Poster Theme: EVERY DAY COUNTS

Eligibility & Criteria

All students in EUSD are eligible to participate. Posters will be judged on how well they address the theme, the quality of the design and student creativity. The design must be an original student drawing.

To enter the contest follow the steps below.

1. Overall message that communicates the importance of school attendance

2. Poster size must be 8.5” x 11” or 11” x 17”.

3. Must include the attendance theme “EVERY DAY COUNTS”.

4. All artwork must be the students own work.

5. Students' full name, grade & school must be written on the back of the poster.

6. Each school site selects one poster to submit to the district office.

7. Submissions must be submitted to the front office no later than Wednesday, October 1st.

8. Top poster winner district-wide will be announced October 14th.

A big thank you to all the parents and guardians in the pick-up line on Wednesday, September 10! When a vehicle stalled and traffic needed to be directed around it, everyone showed incredible patience, respect, and cooperation.

Your calm and courteous response helped keep our Cheetahs safe and our pick-up line moving smoothly. We truly appreciate your partnership in making our school drop-off and pick-up safe and welcoming for all!

As we prepare for the upcoming Design Team Superintendent's Advisory, we are seeking parent representation to ensure diverse voices and perspectives are included in our work.

Below is the schedule of meetings for the 2025–26 school year for your reference. All meetings will be held at the CGEC District Office and will begin at 3:45 p.m. Please note that child care for school-aged children will be provided during these meetings to support parent participation.

• October 22, 2025

• November 19, 2025

• January 21, 2026

• March 18, 2026

• May 13, 2026

Contact the front office if you are interested.

Central is stronger when families and staff work side by side. That’s why we’re inviting parents to join our Guiding Coalition—a team made up of Central teachers and staff working together with families to shape the future of our school. Together, we’ll focus on our three pillars: Achievement, Climate & Culture, and Student Engagement.

The team will meet seven times this year on Thursdays from 12:45–3:00 PM, with our first meeting on Thursday, October 16.

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Dannie Hampshire (dhampshire@eusd.org) and Dr. Sharill Cortez (scortez@eusd.org) as soon as possible.

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.

School Resources Vista Hill Promote

👉🏼 September 16, 2025 8:30-9:30am

Incredible Years Series Vista Hill Promote

👉🏼September 17, 2025 & Every Wednesday from 8:30-10:30 am Room 38

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!

Go to: capta.org/memberperks to find out how to get valuable discounts.

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