Central Elementary
Parent Newsletter 12/5/25
A Note from Mr. Hamilton, Principal
Greetings,
It's hard to believe 2025 is nearing its end. I approach each year with hope and belief that it'll be the best one yet. I think 2025 has been just that. And, it's beyond encouraging and uplifting in terms of what that might mean for 2026! This is a special place.
December's Leadworthy theme is Responsibility. Let's all do our part in supporting one another and spreading joy throughout Rocket City this holiday season! To that aim, if you need anything from your school family, please reach out to our office.
These next two weeks will be fun, and they will be fast. Please use this newsletter as an opportunity to plan, prepare, promote, and participate accordingly. As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership, and sharing your amazing kids with us!
Cordially,
Cody
11-14-25
11-21-25
12-5-25
12/10/25 - Santa's Secret Shop
12/11/25 - Santa's Secret Shop
12/12/25 - Santa's Secret Shop Make-up in the AM
12/12/25 - John Ball Zoo visiting 4th grade classrooms
12/15 - 12/19 - Spirit Week (see attached flyer)
12/19 - HALF DAY - dismissal at 12:00pm
12/20 - 1/4 - NO SCHOOL Holiday Break
1/5/26 - School Resumes
1/9 - HALF DAY - dismissal at 12:00pm
Attention Board Game Club Members:
There will be NO Board Game club meetings December 11th, 18th, 25th, or January 1st to accommodate for the busy holiday season and other prescheduled events.
Board Game club will resume on Thursdays beginning
January 8th.
Please Keep Our School Grounds and Neighboring Yards Clean
Please be respectful of our school grounds and those around us by keeping the area litter free.
Thank You!
HAND 2 HAND PROGRAM
Online registration for the 2025-2026 school year still welcome.
CKH Corner
Our Capturing Kids' Hearts theme for the month of December is: Responsibility
Chickens Off Campus for the Winter Months
Our chickens went back to the farm for the winter. It is too cold in their coop without friends and insulation. We look forward to having them return in the Spring.
PARENT PORTAL - Required each school year
The link to access the parent portal is in the document below.
Library Schedule
Mondays: Ream, Braman, Bradford, Ms Nicole, Workman, Birr, Tindall, Burmeister, English
Tuesdays: Sandee, Ruiz, Nauta, Mack, Droski, McGreavy, Wahr, Gartland, Groothuis
If you have any questions regarding library, please email Mrs. Wynn at wynna@reeths-puffer.org or call her at 231-744-1693 ext 2550.
Breakfast and Lunch in the Cafeteria
IMPORTANT NOTE: Breakfast and Lunch will be served in the cafeteria. At this point both meals will be free to all students through the end of September. You can set up a lunch account at familyportal.cloud and deposit money if your child would like to purchase alacarte items. Students can also bring a check or cash to school to be deposited into their account. Please send it in an envelope marked "lunch account" and include the student and teacher names. Thank you!
Breakfast Schedule
8:25 - 8:45am
Grade DK: 11:20 - 11:50
Grade K: 11:25 - 11:55
Grade 1: 11:30 - 12:00
Grade 2: 11:45 - 12:15
Grade 3: 11:55 - 12:25
Grade 4: 12:00 - 12:30
Lost and Found is Piling Up
Please remind your student to pick up their jackets they may take off during recess. If your child is missing any items, have them check the lost and found. Parents are welcome to stop in to take a look as well.
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
Medications which need to be taken in school must be administered by certified school personnel (or designee) in the presence of another adult. Parents must bring medication to the school office in the original container and file a written statement. NO STUDENT MAY BRING ANY MEDICATION TO SCHOOL.
Contact the office if you have any questions.
Early pick-ups = Tardy or Absence
When students are picked up early:
Within the last hour before dismissal = Tardy
An hour or more before dismissal = Absence
Student Cell Phones and other Texting Devices at School Need to Remain in the Backpack in the Locker
Cell phones and/or texting devices can be disruptive to the educational environment. Students are not permitted to carry them during the school day - this includes during recess and lunch. 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 until a parent or guardian comes to school to pick them up. Apple watches are discouraged, but if worn, should only be used as a watch. If seen talking on or texting with an Apple watch, the watch will remain in the office until a parent or guardian comes to school to pick it up. Thank you for your observance of this policy.
NO PETS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
Please do not bring your pets on school property for the safety of our students and staff. Service animals are welcome.
Thank you for your understanding!
Central Elementary
Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 1807 West Giles Road, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-744-1693
