Happy New Year! There is nothing like spending time with family and friends for the holidays, but I am happy to be back for 2024. I hope that all enjoyed the time off. As we move into the new year, we continue to develop and implement our character ed. program, the 7 Mindsets, and our new reading program based on the science of reading. Central School continues its great work in 2024!

In case you didn't know, our students in Troop 1227 are collecting broken crayons as part of their Bronze Award Project. Feel free to bring in broken crayons to deposit in one of the several boxes around the building. Way to go Troop 1227!

Mr. Monafis

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

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.

School will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

Thursday, January 18th

Friday, January 19th

6:30pm

WIS Cafeteria

Register at the link below. This is for 3rd Grade students only.

January 22-26

Our Great Kindness Challenge begin in January!

The calendar for K-5 schools has been updated this year to include an early dismissal schedule (1:05 PM) for K-5 students on February 28, 2024. Kindly refer to the revised calendar for more details.

• Click here for the calendar

January 17, 2023

5:30-7:30 PM

Location TBD

Monday, January 22, 2024

7:00 PM

WIS Media Center

January 11th from 3-7 pm

January 20th from 5-8 pm

Click here to register

January 27th from 3-8 PM

2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 after school in Central School Gymnasium.

Our December Students of the Month!

During a STEM lesson, our first grade engineers and architects used their knowledge of 3-D shapes to build the tallest tree! Before building, they designed blueprints in shapes of pyramids, cones, and cylinders.

Students at WIS wrote and illustrated their own children's books in their English class, sharing the joy of reading with students at Central School!

The month of January is dedicated to the exploration of the mindset, EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE teaches that everything that exists was once an idea that someone believed was possible, and through that belief it became a reality.

Through this mindset, we learn to envision a wonderful life, expect greatness, and effectively execute the process of making dreams come true. In doing so, we plan the small steps to take every day on the road to our dreams. We embrace creativity and imaginations, look on the bright side of things, and turn mistakes or setbacks into opportunities.

4 Key Components:

• Dream Big

• Embrace Creativity

• Think Positive

• Act and Adjust

Loosing for a fun activity to visualize the new year with your children? Take a look at this free printable!

See flyer for more information

Order by 1/26 for this price!

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.