As we previously announced this past summer, Central Elementary School is a Science of Reading Spotlight School! This recognition came down from the state because of our status as 100% LETRS trained, as well as our academic growth. Principals from District 4 visited our school on Tuesday to to take away some of the amazing things our teachers are doing here at CES. Remember our teachers are teaching diligently every day to make sure all students gain the knowledge and skills to go to the next level. After visiting classrooms, principals were able to see a mini data meeting with our 1st grade team where teachers walked them through their data and strategies utilized with students. The team then debriefed on some of the great things that stood out to them.

The State Department of Education recently announced on last week that we are no longer a full support school! Thanks to our amazing teachers and the work they have put in every day! We are on the road to seeing our vision come true!

Our vision here at Central Elementary School is to be a premier, innovative institution where each and every child receives the highest quality education that prepares them for life and career success.

CES's mission is to create and foster a culture of high expectations and develop CHAMPION scholars.

Thank you for continuing to send your child(ren) to school on time each day. Our attendance rate for this week is 87.9% which is under our 95% goal. Many students are out sick, but please send an excuse when they return to school. Attendance in school is crucial in every child's education, so let's make every day count! We need them here everyday in order to reach our annual academic goals.

Oct. 23 - Adopt-A-School Ceremony - St. Paul Baptist Church

Oct. 24- 28 - Red Ribbon Week

Oct. 27 - Honor's Day @ 8:30(Pre-K through 2nd) 9:00 (3rd - 5th)

Oct. 31 - Book Character Parade @ 10:00 A.M.

Nov. 8 - Monthly Fire Drill

Nov. 10 - United Way Student Presentation

Nov. 18 - Fall Pictures

To make sure that every child has fun, please refrain from masks covering face or anything that might hurt someone else's feelings.

• ALL visitors must sign in through our Raptor system, if they are going beyond the lobby area.
• No doors will be propped open at any time, unless supervised for morning arrivals and afternoon dismissal.
• Please provide a picture ID when picking up your child.
• Students are not allowed to use their personal cell phones on campus.
• Students will practice safety drills throughout the year, which includes fire drills, lock down drills, and severe weather drills. Please have a conversation with your child about the importance of drills in order to ease anxiety and fear in them.
• Please continue to discuss the Code of Conduct Handbook with your child and promote positive behavior.
• Disruptive behaviors will not be allowed and will be handled according to the Tuscaloosa City Schools Code of Conduct Handbook.
• Report all bullying issues to the school counselor or use the link below.

Tuscaloosa City Schools initiated HALT, Harassment Awareness Learning Together, district-wide to combat bullying in the entire school system in August 2012. During the fall of 2014, they partnered with a team of University of Alabama public relations students and the City of Tuscaloosa for Phase 3 of the campaign.

Our social and emotional learning (SEL) topic for next week is Impulse Control which falls under the SEL branch of Self-Management. The Social and Emotional Learning competency of Self-Management is the ability to make caring and constructive choices about personal behavior and social interactions across diverse situations.

Morning Announcement:

SEL Competency- Self-Management

SEL Skill- Impulse Control

Action: Students, let's make sure that we go about our day managing ourselves and controlling our impulses. WE can do this by:

1. Counting to 3 before responding.
2. Setting Goals
3. Using self-talk
4. Think through things before acting
5. Write in a Journal

Email: chuff@tusc.k12.al.us
Website: www.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Location: 1520 Dinah Washington Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA
Phone: 205-759-3570
Facebook: facebook.com/centralelementaryschool
Twitter: @CentralESChamps