Central Elementary Newsletter
October 23, 2026
Mission Statement
We, in the East Brunswick Public Schools, continually challenge ourselves to cultivate curious, compassionate, and confident learners who think deeply, act responsibly, and contribute purposefully to their communities and beyond, so they may lead lives of meaning, service, and positive impact.
Our House
Important Dates to Remember
10/23: Trunk or Treat (weather permitting)
10/30: Halloween Parade 1:45 PM, Class Parties
11/3: Election Day, No Students (PD Day)
11/5-11/6: No School, Fall Break
11/9: Marking Period 1 Ends
Halloween Parade:
Central will be having a Halloween parade on Friday, October 30 weather permitting. The times are as follows:
10:00 a.m. PreK and ELA - students will come out the main entrance and reenter through door 3 which when facing the school is on the left side.
1:45 p.m. Grades K - 4 - students will leave the school through door 16 by the gym and reenter through door 13 at the backside of the gym.
Please note student costumes must not have weapons or face masks and food/candy is not permitted to be distributed to students.
If possible, please walk because parking is limited. If you must drive to Central, do not park on the grass or in the fire lanes. Trinity Presbyterian Church has kindly offered their parking lot. If overflow parking at Trinity is full, please use the side streets.
All Halloween Parties must end by 3:00 PM at the latest. Parents can exit the building and meet their children at the walker door.
Class parents are NOT to sign students out. To ensure a safe and orderly manner for dismissal, parents can request a change in dismissal by emailing the homeroom teacher, plus Mrs. Goodger at kgoodger@ebnet.org, and Mrs. Steeber at alexis.steeber@ebnet.org
The pickup will be at door #2 at 3:30 p.m.
This guide from East Brunswick Public Schools helps K–6 parents and guardians distinguish between normal peer conflict and harassment, intimidation, or bullying (HIB) while offering practical problem-solving strategies and district contact resources to support students
Late Arrival and Early Pick up Procedures:
- A few important reminders regarding our arrival and dismissal routines to ensure the safety and smooth operation of our school day.
- Late Arrival Guidelines
- Due to updated district security procedures, any student arriving at school after 9:05 AM must be signed in at the security vestibule by a parent or guardian, and the late sign-in form must be completed fully at the time of drop-off.
- Early Pick-Up and Dismissal Reminders
- If you need to pick your child up early from school, please notify us in advance whenever possible. Additionally, please ensure that early pick-ups occur by 3:00 PM. Picking up students after this time interferes with our afternoon dismissal procedures and safety protocols.
- Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support in keeping our routines running efficiently for everyone.
Contact Information at Central Elementary School:
Central Elementary School
371 Cranbury Road
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(732) 613-6820 | Fax: (732) 734-0870
Dr. Michael Gaskell, Principal
Alexis Steeber, Administrative Assistant 732-613-6822
Main Office
Kim Goodger, Secretary 732-613-6823
Attendance/Dismissal Line 732-613-6820
Nurse
Lisa Carney, (732) 613-6824
Student Assistant Counselor
Sara Enis 732-613-6618
Arrival Procedures (8:55-9:00 AM)
Walkers/Drivers
- Door 2 Left Front Side of Building
- Drivers are asked to stay in line until child enters the building
- Please DO NOT exit your vehicle
Students riding bus
- For Transportation Information: Please check Parent Access under bus tab
- Arrive at bus stop 10-15 minutes early for both drop off and pick up
- Bus riders enter and exit the building through the Gym Lobby doors.
Changes to transportation
- Notify the main office ASAP. (deadline 2:30 PM)-
- Arriving after 9:05 AM Students must brought in through security and signed in at the Main Office
Dismissal Procedures
ASK students and Bus students will be released first (just prior to 3:35)
Walkers/Car Riders:
All K-4 students will exit from Door 2; Pre-K exit from Door 3
K Parents/Guardians will wait outside Door 2. Pre-K student pick up is at door #3 where the orange cones are). All other grades please wait on the sidewalk until a staff member releases the student to you.
Parking and Traffic Safety are a priority
Please be patient as we get to know our new families ☺
Change in Dismissal Notification:
Contact the school if your child’s dismissal procedure is changing for
the day (i.e., not taking the bus home) NO LATER THAN 2:30 pm, by
emailing the form linked here
Kindergarten and Grade 1 students MUST have an adult at the bus stop to
receive them
When will my child eat lunch every day?
Full-Day Pre-K: Lunch 11:15
Kindergarten: Recess 11:15-11:45/ Lunch 11:45-12:15
Grade 1: Lunch 11:15-11:45/ Recess 11:45-12:15
Grade 2: Recess 11:50-12:20 Lunch 12:20-12:50
Grade 3 Lunch 11:50-12:20/ Recess 12:35-1:05
Grade 4 Lunch 12:15-:12:45/ Recess 12:45-1:15
Students will gather/be given their lunch tickets prior to going to lunch. Students will use these tickets to buy lunch and/or snack.
Students will be escorted to the lunchroom and sit in their assigned seat locations, the teacher on duty will call students by class or table to go to the lunch line.
Those families who are eligible for free and reduced lunch (you have to apply on the parent portal) use this barcode to get their lunch. Those parents who add money to their child's account also use the ticket to keep track of the child's balance. More information about school lunches can be found here.
Students are encouraged to buy snack at the same time that they purchase their lunch.
