Hello Central School Community! Happy Spring! The weather has certainly turned to more "lamb-ish" the last week or so. I am so happy to see the students out for recess and gym again. As the month winds down, we have several events. This includes the conclusion of our Read-A-Thon, get those minutes in! We also have our 2nd and 4th grade events, hope to see you there! We will be rocking our socks on 3/21 for World Down Syndrome Day! Sooner than later, we'll be back for April. I wish everyone a safe and restful break!

Mr. Monafis

5th Grade Parents:

On March 18, 2024, all fifth grade students will be administered the District's Sixth Grade Math Placement Test. The results of the test will be used in conjunction with the End of Year iReady test to determine your child's math placement for sixth grade. Children will be placed in either Math 6 or Pre-Algebra. Parents will be notified of their child's placement toward the end of June.

The assessment will be administered during your child's regular math period. The test is aligned to fifth grade math standards and will assess content learned in Topics 1-9 of the enVision Math program. Students will be provided 45 minutes to complete the test and testing accommodations will be provided to those who have 504's and IEPs. If you have any questions please reach out to Erin Embon, Director of K-5 Curriculum or Laura Kurmin, Supervisor of Mathematics 6-12.

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

Early Dismissal on Friday, March 29th at 1:05 p.m.

School Closed for Spring Break: 4/1-4/5

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.

A major fundraising event for our school focused on the most essential of skills, reading! Prizes to be awarded based on most minutes read!

Shamrock Ball 2nd Grade Event

Friday, March 15th at 6:00pm

Use this link to register!

Hollywood Night 4th Grade Event

Friday, March 22nd at 6:30pm

Central School Gym

Register here. 4th Grade students only.

Thursday, March 28th

4:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Central School

Please see flyer for details and to schedule an appointment!

Thursday, April 25, 2024

5:00-8:00 pm

Central School

Please see flyer for details!

May 18th 10am-12pm. Registration information to follow!

Monday, March 18th

Wall Intermediate School at 7:00 p.m.

Join the Department of Special Services to learn about students' transition between buildings.

Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Public session at 7:30 p.m.

Wall Intermediate School Auditorium

Please join the Crimson Knights Foundation for their 4th Annual Gala Awards on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 PM. This event celebrates and honors distinguished Wall Township Community members.

This year, the Foundation is honoring:

• Chief Sean O’Halloran, Chief of Police for the Wall Township Police Department - Excellence in Community Leadership Award
• Tiffany Steiner, Director of Intervention Programs and Student Wellness K-12 - Meritorious Administrator Award
• Joshua Tennant, Chairperson of the Science Department and Wall High School Teacher - Exemplary Faculty Award

This event is open to all! Click here for additional information and to purchase tickets.

Second graders are 120 smarter!

Mr. Ronga's class had a visit from our therapy dog!

Check out this incredible Gratitude Quilt composed of squares crafted by our K-2 students. Their creativity truly shines through!

Central School's heartwarming blanket donation will benefit hospice patients across the Hackensack Meridian hospital system. Thank you to all who donated!

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

Troop 1867 is planning a Free Book Library for Central School!

April 12th. Please see the attached flyer.

The month of March is dedicated to the exploration of the mindset, 100% Accountable.

Students will begin to apply the 100% Accountable Mindset. They will begin to take responsibility for their choices, so they can be more in control of their lives. They will practice overcoming beliefs that hold them back from their dreams. They will learn to focus their energy and make the most of their time, and they will understand learning new skills is a part of growing through life.

4 Key Components in this Mindset include:

• Own Your Life
• Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
• Focus Your Energy
• Grow Through Life

See flyer for more information

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.