October 2026 Newsletter

We only have a few more days left for our Mrs. Fields cookie and cheesecake fundraiser! Orders can be taken in person, or online through the link or QR code. All order forms and money for in-person orders need to be returned to school on October 5. Families will be notified of a delivery date once we have confirmed that with the company. Orders are expected to be delivered prior to Thanksgiving. The money we raise will be used to fund student activities and to support our students in need. We appreciate everyone being great sales people!

September's Champions of the Charter were recently chosen by the staff at Central School. September's theme is community. This month, these students were chosen for leading with empathy and kindness. The champions were announced at our Champion of the Charter assembly recently, and will be recognized at the board meeting at Shepherd Middle School on October 20th. We are very proud of the great example they set for their fellow students. Congratulations to: Jack A., Brody B., Cielo C., Declan C., Kylie D., Olivia D., Ellie F., Leilany H., Lillie J., Angel M., Sailer M., Kayden M., Max N., Joy O., Felix R., Melina S., Maren T.

Our students took their fall MAP tests in September. These tests help teachers to see which concepts their students need additional assistance on, and areas where students excel. Students were tested in the areas of math, reading, and language usage. The following students scored the highest for their grade level on each of the following tests:

5th grade Language Usage: Joey B.

5th grade Reading: Cielo C.

5th grade Math: Cielo C.

6th grade Language Usage: Maddox N.

6th grade Reading: Sarah D.

6th grade Math: Brinley W. and Maddox N. (Tie)

CONGRATULATIONS!

In September, 149 Central students had perfect attendance. Students will receive a perfect attendance badge on their locker and are highlighted on a school bulletin board. Students that receive perfect attendance each month will be entered into a drawing for prizes, and will be able to help their class earn class rewards. House 6-1 had the best overall attendance, with 48% of students having perfect attendance for September. House 5-2 had 47%, House 5-1 had 39%, and House 6-2 had 30%. Miss Scutt's class had 70% of her class with perfect attendance, and Mrs. Conley's class was close behind with 60%. Having great attendance is very beneficial to the success of our students. Congratulations to all of our students with perfect attendance!

We kicked off our Geography unit in Social Studies by adding a little healthy competition. Students in Ms. Christensen's Social Studies classes spent time learning where the 50 states are located by using an online program called Seterra. Students enjoyed practicing and trying to beat their own times as well as beating classmates and students from Miss Kowalski's class. Makayla and Van were the winners from their classes and faced off against each other in the final round last Friday, September 11th.

Makayla won first place in under 1 minute and Van was close behind. Congratulations to both students, as well as all of the students who made it onto the leader board, with times under 2 minutes!

My favorite part of watching students learn their states is seeing their confidence grow as they beome better and better at remembering where the 50 states are located and seeing them continue to beat their own records. Having the students learn the 50 states benefits them in many ways. As we navigate the regions and landforms of the U.S. and discuss how America came to be, it is tremendously helpful to know where the 50 states are located. I am proud of how far students have come already and can't wait to see how they will utilize what they have learned!

5th and 6th grade boys' basketball tryouts will be held on Tuesday, October 6 and Wednesday, October 7 at Central Intermediate School. Attendance at both days of tryouts is mandatory. 5th grade tryouts will be from 4:30-6:00, and 6th grade tryouts will be from 6:00-7:30. All boys who want to participate must have a current sports physical, a concussion form, and an insurance form completed and turned into the school office before the first day of tryouts. Boys who are interested need to tell their teacher, and they will be added to a list. The office will verify if students are missing any paperwork, and will send it home with your student. If you have questions, please contact the school office.

Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 23rd from 11:00-3:00 and 3:30-6:15. Conferences will be held in person or via Google Meets, depending on what each parent prefers. Parents may sign up for a conference with their child’s teacher beginning on Monday, November 2nd using the link below for Central Intermediate School. If you would like an in person conference, please fill out the information when going to the link below. If you would like to have a Google Meet conference, please fill out the information after clicking on the link below and in the special notes comments, please put that you would like to have a Google Meet conference. The teacher will send you a link to the Google Meet when it gets closer to the day of your conference. We ask that all families sign up for conferences by Thursday, November 19th. A parent email address must be used when signing your child up for conferences. Below is the link to sign up for conferences. This link will be open on Monday, November 2nd through Thursday, November 19th.

PTC Fast link

We request that parents not bring in fast food for their child as a lunch option. Fast food items brought to the school will not be accepted. Additionally, please see the following policy about deliveries from our handbook:

Flowers, balloons, food, and/or other assorted items sent to the school for delivery to a student are prohibited. Please be advised that such deliveries will not be accepted at school.