Central High School Newsletter
September Edition
Quarter One Experiential Learning is up and running. Students and staff had their first day of Experiential learning on Wednesday, September 3. Quarter one options are:
Golf - Sixteen student went to North Link Golf Course and started to learn the basics of a game they can continue to enjoy for years to come. Students enjoyed learning from our math teacher, Jeff Ehmke, special education teacher, Cathy Schluter, and dean of students, Dan Sharpsteen. The students hit up the driving range, chipping area, and putting green. All students enrolled in the class will enjoy a full round of nine holes by the end of the experience.
XRP Robotics - Students built their first robot with the guidance of our business education teacher Kristen Arnold, and English teacher, Crystal Kay. Students will learn how to code and program robots to complete various tasks such as draw, complete an obstacle course, and move items.
Embroidery - CHS now as a commercial embroidery machine and small group of students are learning how to operate it. Soon, students will be able to fulfill staff and student request for customized apparel.
Laser Engraver - CHS has acquired a laser engraver in which students are making customized items on materials such as leather, metal, and wood. Students have already started working on their first product, personalized leather keychains for staff.
Food Preservation - Students worked with our science teacher, Heather Gilman, and social studies teacher, Dan Toegel, on making homemade spaghetti sauce and jarring them for students to take home and enjoy with their friends and families.
Preschool Play - Students went to the Children's Museum with our family and consumer science teacher, Sarah Karau-Dauk, and daycare provider, Pam Allen, as they started the process of learning about the resources available in our community for preschool aged children. CHS students will work with preschool aged children as the quarter continues through educational experiences.
Strategic Board Gaming - Students enjoyed playing Catan with our adolescent chemical health counselor, Mike Green, and social studies teacher, Tony Broskoff. Students will improve their critical thinking and interpersonal skills through challenging strategy based board games.
Hallway Beautification - Students started constructing their plans to beautify Lincoln Community Center through art projects with the guidance of our art teacher, Heather Fitzsimmons, and principal, Marti Sievek. Students will present their plans to Lincoln Community Center staff and begin working on their murals and various other projects soon.
Embroidery - CHS now has a commercial grade embroidery machine. A small group of students are in the process of learning how to design, import, and embroider apparel for staff and students.
All families are HIGHLY encouraged to fill this out…whether you qualify for additional services or not. Our school receives funding to help support other programs and services throughout the school year and your child(ren) can receive additional benefits at no cost including but not limited to: waved activity fees, waved athletic fees, free activity pass, etc. for the school year.
Here are the steps to fill out the application on your Parent Portal:
Log into your Parent Portal
Click "More"
Click "Meal Benefits"
Click "Meal Benefits Applications"
You can actually apply online this way vs printing the application and hand filling it out.
