JANUARY NEWSLETTER

We are excited to welcome our students and families back to school after Christmas vacation. We hope everyone enjoyed time to rest and recharge. Here’s to a wonderful start to the new year and a successful semester ahead!

What is Bullying? | ¿Qué es el Acoso Escolar?

EN:
Bullying is when someone repeatedly hurts, threatens, or intimidates another person on purpose. It can happen in person, online, or through social media. Bullying is intentional, repeated, and involves a power imbalance.

ES:
El acoso escolar ocurre cuando alguien lastima, amenaza o intimida a otra persona de manera repetida y a propósito. Puede suceder en persona, en línea o en redes sociales. El acoso es intencional, repetitivo y existe un desequilibrio de poder.

Types of Bullying | Tipos de Acoso

1. Verbal | Verbal:

   • EN: Name-calling, teasing, threats, or insulting comments.

   • ES: Insultos, burlas, amenazas o comentarios ofensivos.

2. Physical | Físico:

   • EN: Hitting, pushing, kicking, or damaging property.

   • ES: Golpear, empujar, patear o dañar pertenencias.

3. Social / Emotional | Social / Emocional:

   • EN: Excluding others, spreading rumors, embarrassing, or hurting friendships.

   • ES: Excluir, difundir rumores, avergonzar o dañar amistades.

4. Cyberbullying | Ciberacoso:

   • EN: Using technology like social media, messaging, or games to bully.

   • ES: Usar tecnología como redes sociales, mensajes o videojuegos para acosar.

5. Bias-Based | Por Discriminación:

   • EN: Bullying someone because of race, religion, gender, disability, or differences.

   • ES: Acosar a alguien por su raza, religión, género, discapacidad u otras diferencias.

Warning Signs of Bullying | Señales de Alerta

• EN: Unexplained injuries, lost belongings, sudden changes in mood or behavior, avoidance of school.

• ES: Lesiones inexplicables, pertenencias perdidas, cambios de humor o comportamiento, evitar la escuela.

What to Do | Qué Hacer

EN:

• Tell a trusted adult (teacher, counselor, parent)

• Don’t retaliate or bully back

• Support the person being bullied

• Keep evidence if online

ES:

• Dile a un adulto de confianza (maestro, consejero, padre)

• No responder con violencia ni acosar a otros

• Apoya a la persona que sufre acoso

• Conserva pruebas si ocurre en línea

Remember | Recuerda

• EN: Bullying is never the victim’s fault. Everyone deserves respect and safety.

• ES: El acoso nunca es culpa de la víctima. Todos merecen respeto y seguridad.

Healthy Young Minds

We would like to share information about a community counseling resource available to families.

Healthy Young Minds is an independent program that offers counseling services for students, parents, and community members who may be interested in receiving support outside of school hours.

About the Program:

• Counseling for students, parents, and community members

• Services available in person or online

• Sessions may take place at school (if space is available) or off campus

• Payment is handled directly through Medicare or other options

• If cost is a concern, the program works with families to find alternative solutions

  
  

Please Note:
Healthy Young Minds is not affiliated with or provided by the school. This information is shared solely to inform families of a community-based resource that is available should they

STUDENT WILL RECEIVE VIKING POINTS IF PARENT OR GUARDIAN ATTENDS THE PARENT NIGHT

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS 100 VIKING POINTS

MS & HS 500 VIKING POINTS

Since the basketball game against Hoehne was postponed, the Hawaiian basket drawing will be held on the evening of the game. Tickets will be sold until then. See Mrs. Archuleta. Included in the basket are:

Papaya Seed Dressing Mix

Honey Milk Chocolate Macadamias

Hawaiian Shortbread Macadamia Nut Guava Cookies

Guava Jelly

French Roast Ground Coffee from Hawaii

Chocolate Covered Macadamias

Macadamia Popcorn Crunch

Hawaii Themed Water Bottle

XL Hawaii T-Shirt

Aloha Kitchen Set (towel, potholder, floor buddy)

The holiday fun didn’t stop with the New Year! Our students enjoyed a surprise visit from the Grinch, who helped spread joy by delivering gifts to every child, thanks to the kindness of Toys for Tots and cookies that were donated from our partners with the MEP program

FOLLOW THE LINK. https://forms.gle/LRbKeg43BXGNdTTA6

Keeping Our Schools Safe

At Center Schools, student safety is always our top priority. Like most schools across the country, we use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).

This is a simple and clear plan that helps everyone—students, staff, and families—know what to do in different situations.

We want you, as parents, to feel confident knowing that your child is learning and practicing these safety steps throughout the year.

👉 [https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html]

✅ The 5 SRP Actions

• Hold – Students stay in their classroom while hallways are kept clear.

  
  

• Secure – Everyone comes inside; learning continues as normal.

  
  

• Lockdown – Doors locked, lights out, students stay quiet and out of sight.

  
  

• Evacuate – Students move safely to another location (like during a fire drill).

  
  

• Shelter – Students take safety steps for severe weather or hazards.

  
  

  
  

By practicing these steps, students and staff are prepared and ready—helping us create a safe place for learning every day.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qgv0pRVNSSHzfsYRHAZnly_hbVbQlTiT8Ko8q06JfLc/edit?usp=sharing

Center Consolidated School District Families:

Starting September 8th the District is initiating an automated system that will send email, texts, and Infinite Campus Inbox messages regarding your students attendance. When a student is marked absent in their class you should receive this automated message. Our goal is to communicate with families regarding their child's attendance in a timely manner. At the Secondary level (Center High and Skogland Middle) if a student is marked with an unexcused tardy a message will be sent starting at 4:20 PM.

If you have questions or concerns regarding who is being contacted please contact the office secretary or make the changes in your Campus profile.

Infinite Campus Parent Log In

Attendance Procedures 2025-2026

Familias del Center Consolidated School District:

A partir del 8 de septiembre, el Distrito implementará un sistema automatizado que enviará correos electrónicos, mensajes de texto y mensajes a través de Infinite Campus sobre la asistencia de sus estudiantes. Cuando un estudiante sea marcado como ausente en su clase, usted recibirá este mensaje automático. Nuestro objetivo es comunicarnos con las familias sobre la asistencia de sus hijos de manera oportuna. En la escuela secundaria (Center High y Skogland Middle), si un estudiante es marcado como ausente sin justificación, se enviará un mensaje a partir de las 4:20 p. m.

Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes sobre a quién se está contactando, comuníquese con la secretaria de la oficina o realice los cambios en su perfil del campus. En la página siguiente se encuentran los procedimientos de asistencia que seguirá el distrito para el año escolar 2025=2026

Inicio de sesión para padres de Infinite Campus

Attendance Procedures 2025-2026

We’re excited to share that our school is working on bringing our fun Cafecitos to the warehouses! We’ve started planning and are just waiting for the green light to get things rolling. We can’t wait to connect, chat, and share some good vibes with even more of our amazing team. We’re also looking forward to meeting with our wonderful families and community—see you soon for coffee and conversation!

January Awareness Month
January is a time to focus on wellness, kindness, and new beginnings. This month, we recognize:

• Brain Health Awareness Month – Promoting healthy habits that support learning, focus, and emotional well-being.

• National Mentoring Month – Celebrating the positive impact mentors have on students’ lives.

• Poverty Awareness Month – Encouraging empathy, understanding, and community support.

• International Thank-You Month – A perfect time to express gratitude to teachers, staff, volunteers, and families.

Start the year strong!
Help your child succeed by establishing a consistent daily routine. Set regular times for homework, reading, meals, and bedtime to support focus, responsibility, and overall well-being.

Every day counts!
Regular school attendance helps students stay on track academically and socially. Please help your child arrive at school on time each day and schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible

Our MS Gifted and Talented students have created a Cell Phone Tech Manual for supporting our community with basic cell phones needs. The manual can be accessed by scanning the QR Code below or using the following link: https://bit.ly/4j64GQI

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Topic: PICS MEETING -School Safety and Attendance

Time: Jan 14, 2026 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

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PICS (Parents Involved in Centro Schools & Students)

PICS is a program created to strengthen the partnership between families, students, and the school. Our goal is to encourage and support parents in being actively involved in their children’s academic success and social-emotional growth.

We meet twice a month, featuring different topics and guest speakers, to provide families with tools, resources, and opportunities that foster learning and unity. Together, we are building strong connections between school, families, and our community.

FUN CORNER – JANUARY

January Brain Teaser

What has to be broken before you can use it?
-- Answer: An egg!

Did You Know?
January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings—perfect for setting new goals and fresh starts!

Hello families! My name is Dalia Molina, and I’m excited to keep serving as the Parent Engagement Coordinator for our Middle School and High School. My role is to strengthen the connection between school and home by supporting parents, students, and teachers in working together for student success.

Throughout the year, I’ll be sharing resources, organizing family events, and creating opportunities for parents to be more involved in their child’s education. I look forward to partnering with you to ensure our students feel supported both inside and outside of the classroom.

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions, ideas, or ways you’d like to get involved—we are stronger together!

Dalia Molina

719-754-2903

719-580-541

dmolina@center.k12.co.us