Central Elementary

Greetings Central Families,

This is a particularly exciting time of the school year. Now that fall benchmark testing has been completed, teachers are working hard to plan and deliver instruction that engages our learners and meets their specific needs. As referenced in the previous parent communication piece, increased emphasis is being placed on student strengths and interests, structuring meaningful learning opportunities, and providing an experience that is fun and interactive.

The parent/teacher conference window is now open as well. We look forward to having meaningful and individualized conversations about teaching and learning, goals for growth, and that which makes your child great. Parents and teachers coming together as a unit to best support kids, is powerful!

Lastly, as you partner with R-P in promoting and supporting the Rocket Way, here's the kid-friendly language we use for defining Respect, Pride, and Integrity:

Respect: Show others, objects, and self they matter

Pride: Satisfaction from achieving or belonging

Integrity: Doing what is right or expected

We are R-P!

Cordially,

Cody

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

School Hours: 8:45am - 3:45pm

Phone: 231-744-1693

Fax: 231-744-0507

1807 W. Giles Rd

Muskegon, MI 49445

Door #1 - 2nd grade

Door #2 - DK & K

Door #3 - 1st grade

Door #8 - 3rd grade

Door #9 - 4th grade

IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 8:45am, PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT TO THE OFFICE TO SIGN THEM IN. THANK YOU!

On Thursday, October 14th over 400 students at Central Elementary participated in the Great Lakes Apple Crunch, a celebration of eating a healthy diet including vegetables and fruits like apples! This collective CRUNCH took place with local apples and tied in farm to food education. Only one student lost a tooth! :)

If you haven't already done so, please login to your parent portal account and complete the demographic update ASAP. This is a requirement at the beginning of each school year. If you don't have a parent portal account set up yet, please do so. Once you get the account set up, you will need to complete the demographic update. This process allows you to update emergency contacts, review technology use guidelines and the handbook, and give consent for study trips for your student. If you are having troubles with username, password, or access codes, please call the office for assistance. Attached is a document with step by step instructions for completing the demographic update and linking siblings. Thank you for giving immediate attention to this matter.

Friday, November 12th - 9:00am

If your student was absent on picture day, please send them prepared to have their picture taken on Friday, November 12th. The picture form is attached for your convenience.

Look for communication from your child's teacher to set up a conference. The conference window closes on November 5th.

Reminder from our handbook: "Cell phones and/or texting devices can be disruptive to the educational environment. Students are not permitted to carry them during the school day. When possible, parents should communicate through school staff. If these items are brought to school and are seen, they will be taken away. Items will be held by the principal for the rest of the school year or until a parent or guardian comes to school to pick them up."

Breakfast is served in the classroom at the start of the school day.

Lunch Schedule:

Grade 1: 10:55 - 11:25

Grade 2: 11:26 - 11:56

DK/K: 11:57 - 12:27

Grade 3: 12:28 - 12:58

Grade 4: 12:59 - 1:29

We have 5 lunch monitors which makes it possible for students to have lunch in the classroom. A calm atmosphere is enjoyed by all.

Menu Changes & Supply Chain Disruptions

I hear you and I share your frustrations regarding menu changes. Unfortunately, the changes are not due to my own decision, but rather an inability to obtain the product that is originally on the menu. We are experiencing extreme supply chain disruptions, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to get the items needed to follow the menu. I notify principals of any menu changes as soon as I am aware of them; please check weekly communications from your building for the most up to date information regarding the menu.

I wish I could say it's going to get better soon, but from everything I have been hearing and everything I have been experiencing, it may even get worse before it gets better. A few manufacturers just announced that they are suspending production of entire product lines until January 2022. I appreciate your understanding as I work through these challenges. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at burrowsc@reeths-puffer.org.

Thank you!

Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 1807 West Giles Road, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-744-1693