Central Elementary

Greetings,

As we collectively unite around finishing strong, there have been countless examples of culminating tasks, trips, capstone events, celebrations of growth, and end-of-year gatherings that point to a student experience that we are proud of. As such, consider this the "photo edition" of our ongoing parent newsletters. That said, it's merely impossible to capture every peak moment. Even if that were the only thing I did with my every day, I'd probably still run out of time. Truth be told, through the filter of strengths, purpose, and joy, and in alignment with our graduate profile competencies of Literate, Collaborative, Problem-Solver, Curious, Empathetic, and Self-Aware, great things are happening every day. And, we have had one heck of a year!

I look forward to giving our 4th graders a proper farewell real soon, before shifting gears to the second year of Summer Acceleration being held here at Central.

For your ongoing partnership and support, thank you for an incredible year, and for sharing your incredible kiddos with us!

*Respect* *Pride* *Integrity*

Every Friday we have a drawing for each grade level.

5/25 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

5/26 - Birr & Bradford to Snug Harbor

5/27 - Braman, Nauta, Tindall fishing at Snug Harbor

5/27 - Droski to Lundell Farms

5/27 - Gartland, Sandee, Workman to Muskegon Nature Preserve

5/28 - Birr, Bradford, Droski, McGreavy to Farmer's Market

5/29 - 1st-4th grade Field Day

6/1 - DK/K to Mullally

6/1 - 3rd grade to Lost Lake

6/2 - Birr & Groothuis to Duck Lake Natural Area

6/4 - HALF DAY - dismissal at 12:00pm

6/5 - LAST DAY - HALF DAY - dismissal at 12:00pm

Throughout the year, students received the eggs, raised and cared for their salmon, studied fresh water systems, visited the Mattawan hatchery, visited a local filtration plant, released their salmon into a local stretch of the Muskegon, and canoed the Muskegon to replicate the path of travel their newly released salmon will take to the big lake. What an incredible story of stewardship and service to beautiful West Michigan!

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Have you heard of our awesome STEM camp, Camp Invention?

It's not too late to join in the fun! Kindergarten-6th grade students from any Muskegon area school are invited to design, create, engineer, prototype, problem solve, construct, and innovate at Camp Invention 8am-4pm Tuesday, June 9th - Friday, June 12th at RPI! Crafted by the National Inventors Hall of Fame and taught by our own R-P teachers, this is an experience kids are sure to remember!

Ready for an unforgettable summer? Save $20 with code SPARK20 when you secure your spot at camp!
Registering siblings? Save $120+* on 3 or more registrations when you use code SIBWEB40 or save $60* on 2 registrations when you use code SIBWEB30!

Click HERE to learn more or to register today!

Questions can be sent to camp director Brittani Moore at mooreb@reeths-puffer.org.

We can't wait to create with you!

Each teacher selects a student who exemplifies the CKH trait for the month. Those students have pizza with Mr. Hamilton. April's trait was Perseverance.

Our Capturing Kids' Hearts theme for the month of MAY is: INTEGRITY

Please be respectful of our school grounds and those around us by keeping the area litter free.

Thank You!

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.

Hello Friends,

Play and Learn is done for the season. We will be back in September.

We have enjoyed our time together this year. We wish you the best and hope you keep a love for learning.

May 27, 5:30-7:30 Parent cafe to meet others in the same boat. Register here: bit.ly/ParentCafe24

Early On will be at Mullally Park with their families Tuesdays (June 9, 16, 23, July 14, 21 and August 11) from 9:30-11am. This is just an unstructured, open play opportunity if you'd like to see some familiar faces over the summer.

The Literacy Carnival is Saturday, June 13 from 12 to 2 pm at Joe Clifford Park. Free haircuts, books, games and food!

The Hackley Library is hosting Lighthouse Storytime at Pere Marquette South on Wednesdays at 3 in June and July.

To see a calendar of events and all the MAISD and community has to offer visit https://www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhood/resources/.

Take care,

Molly Smit

RP Play and Learn Host

Door #2 - DK & K

Door #3 - 1st grade & Lighthouse Learning

Door #8 - 3rd grade

Door #9 - 4th grade

DOORS UNLOCK AT 8:35AM and lock again at 8:45AM. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 8:45AM, PLEASE BRING YOUR STUDENT TO THE OFFICE (Door #1) TO SIGN THEM IN. THANK YOU!

DISMISSAL INFO:

Half Days 12:00pm dismissal

Full Days 3:45pm dismissal

• School starts at 8:45. Please drop off within the 8:35-8:40AM window. Breakfast kiddos will be encouraged to enter before the others, as to protect beginning-of-the-day instruction time.
• If you're running late, please bring your child to the office and sign them in.
• When dropping off and/or picking up your child, we thank you for coming to the sidewalk, rather than having students run to you in the parking lot.
• DK/K Parents: For safety reasons, please remain on the north side of the cones when parking near the northeast parking lot. We stage our youngest learners south of the cones.

***Please remain patient, observant, aware, and courteous. Arrival and dismissal is simply about all kids being able to enter and exit school safely. We appreciate your partnership in keeping these critical portions of the day both safe and supportive.

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

Students can bring in money to purchase items or money can be deposited into a lunch account for your child. To set up an account go to familyportal.cloud. You will need your child's student ID to do so.

LAST CALL: Please come and check out the Lost and Found for your child's lost items before June 8 as we will be donating everything. Thank you!

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

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.

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!

Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

School Hours: 8:45am - 3:45pm

Phone: 231-744-1693

Fax: 231-744-0507

1807 W. Giles Rd

Muskegon, MI 49445

Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 1807 West Giles Road, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-744-1693