Cheetah Chatter

Intervention is underway, and we are off to a strong start! Before starting on September 8, we assessed close to 300 students in reading and math to determine student need and target instruction.

Currently, 109 students are receiving support from Mrs. Heil, Mrs. Nelson, and Mrs. Hoff. Our students are enthusiastic, engaged, and giving their best effort each day.

With the hard work of our intervention team and the determination of our students, we are confident this year will bring outstanding growth and achievement.

At Central, my goal is to help make every student’s day a little better. Whether it’s a bag of ice after an intense basketball game or time on the monkey bars, a bandage for a blister from tetherball, or care on those days when a student just isn’t feeling well — I’m here to support our Cheetahs.

Nurse Teresa has got you covered!

October 2 is National Custodian Day, and we’re thrilled to celebrate our very own Mr. Beto, who keeps Central clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. He does so much for our school — from keeping our campus shining to lifting our spirits with his incredible sense of fun.

His dedication behind the scenes and his willingness to go above and beyond make a huge difference for our students, staff, and families. We invite you to join us in showing your appreciation and making Mr. Beto feel celebrated for everything he does for our Central community!

Our first Lunch & Learn of the year was a huge success! Transitional Kindergarten students and their families filled the MPR to the brim, enjoying time to connect with each other and the Central community. We love welcoming families onto campus and creating opportunities to build relationships. Thank you to all who joined us—we look forward to many more moments together!

Parent conferences are a valuable time to connect with your child’s teacher, review progress, and set goals together. There will be no school on Thursday, October 9, or Friday, October 10 to allow for conferences.

If you haven’t already, please be sure to sign up for a conference time. Attending your child’s conference is one of the most important ways you can support their learning and success at Central!

We kindly ask families to arrive on time for conferences so you can get the most out of your scheduled time. If an unforeseen circumstance prevents you from attending, please communicate directly with your child’s teacher as soon as possible to reschedule—your participation truly matters.

Thank you for partnering with us to help every student thrive!

The Family Needs and Assets Survey is now live! QR codes are posted throughout campus, and paper copies were distributed at Back to School Night to make it easy for everyone to participate.

This short survey helps us better understand students’ academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs, as well as family strengths and community resources. Your input directly guides our programs, services, and partnerships to better support Central students and families.

Please complete and submit the survey as soon as possible — either online or on paper. Your voice matters, and every response helps us improve.

🔗 Click here to take the survey online

We’re off to a great start — 28% of our families have already completed the survey! Our goal is to reach 75% or more, so if you haven’t filled it out yet, please take a few minutes to do so. Every response brings us closer to truly understanding and meeting the needs of our Central community.

We’ve noticed some students aren’t heading straight to the YMCA after school and, as a result, may be missing supper. Please help remind your child to go directly to the YMCA at dismissal time so they don’t miss out on meals and activities.

For our 3rd–4th grade students enrolled in YMCA, there’s an exciting opportunity coming up! YMCA will be hosting a free Pool Day from October 6th–8th. Half of the group will enjoy swim lessons while the other half takes part in fun activities on the pool deck.

Please be sure to have your child ask YMCA staff for the field trip slip forms so they don’t miss out on this special event.

Thank you for your support in helping our students get the most out of the YMCA program!

We’re excited to kick off our Fall 2025 Flag Rugby season! Teams were formed last week as part of our EXPLORE program, and students will spend the first few weeks building skills and teamwork before Saturday games begin on October 18.

This October, we’re kicking off our Pumpkin Patch Perfect Attendance Challenge! Each classroom will have a Pumpkin Patch poster with a pumpkin for every school day of the month.

Here’s how it works:

• Each day the class has perfect attendance, they’ll color in one pumpkin on their poster.

• At the end of October, the class with the most pumpkins colored in will win a special yummy fall treat with Charlie & Coco!

We’re excited to make attendance fun and celebrate our students for showing up every day. Thank you for supporting your child’s attendance — we can’t wait to see all the pumpkin patches fill up!

Central is stronger when families and staff work side by side. That’s why we’re inviting parents to join our Guiding Coalition—a team made up of Central teachers and staff working together with families to shape the future of our school. Together, we’ll focus on our three pillars: Achievement, Climate & Culture, and Student Engagement.

The team will meet seven times this year on Thursdays from 12:45–3:00 PM, with our first meeting on Thursday, October 16.

If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Dannie Hampshire (dhampshire@eusd.org) and Dr. Sharill Cortez (scortez@eusd.org) as soon as possible.

We’re excited to welcome family volunteers on campus this year! To get started, every volunteer must complete the EUSD Volunteer Application process.

📄 Click here to view the full Volunteer Application and Approval Process

✅ Note: If you were approved last year, you do not need to reapply unless your level, TB test, or license/insurance has expired.

Friday, October 10 from 3:00–9:00 p.m.

Chuck E. Cheese 1126 W. Valley Pkwy, Escondido

Tell them you’re with Central Elementary at the register.

A percentage of your purchase will be donated back to our school.

This is a great opportunity for families to connect, enjoy time together, and support our school at the same time. Please help spread the word to your students and families so we can pack the place with Cheetah Pride!

Joining the PTA helps make our school an even better place for students. Your membership supports school events, field trips, staff appreciation, and programs that strengthen home-school connections. Plus, it gives families a voice in planning fun and educational activities. Become a member for just $10 and help us keep our PTA strong!

👉🏼 Click HERE to Join Now!

Besides providing support for our school, your PTA membership offers valuable benefits!

Go to: capta.org/memberperks to find out how to get valuable discounts.

Great news! Our PTA Membership Class Competition deadline has been extended to Friday, October 10. There’s still time to join and help your child’s class win. Every membership counts toward special recognition and prizes—thank you for supporting our Central Cheetah community!

Our PTA is excited to kick off a creative contest called “Reflections.” This nationwide program celebrates student creativity in the arts. Students are invited to explore the theme, express themselves through art, and share their unique talents. Look for the flyer coming home with your child for full details, deadlines, and how to participate. We can’t wait to see our Cheetahs shine!

National PTA Reflections 2025–2026 Call for Entries!

I Belong! Explore the arts and express yourself!

Interested? Join us on 10/02 @ 12:30 RM 38

Learn more and get involved! PTA.org/Reflections

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