Mrs. Bush
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Principal's Update
Principal's Update
Dear Families,
Happy February! It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the third quarter. Spring is just around the corner!
January was an eventful month culminating in our Thoughtful CENTRAL Code assembly. Congratulations to those students who were recognized!
National School Counselor Week
School Counseling Week is February 6 - 10, and we are excited to recognize our CIS School Counselor, Mrs. Kristen Brosch. Mrs. Brosch has been a tremendous addition to CIS and is leading the way with Social Emotional Learning! Thank you, Mrs. Brosch.
Valentine's Day Parties and Snack Carts
Fourth and fifth grade Valentine's Day parties will be taking place Tuesday, February 15. Sixth through eighth-grade snack carts will also be happening that day. Thanks to PTO and the staff for making these fun things possible for our students!
Chess Tournament at Mark Bills
The CIS Chess Team took first place at the Mark Bills Winter Classic last Saturday! They competed against players from thirteen different schools! Congratulations Mr. Goede and the Chess Team! Check out their pictures below!
Communication
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns at ebush@central51.net!
Ms. Martin
Assistant Principal's Update
Assistant Principal's Update
Can you believe it's February? It seems like this year is flying by! Please see the reminder below about pick up/drop off.
Drop off/Pick up
Student safety is a priority at CIS. By following the directions for drop off/pick up, you are making a difference in making certain classes start on time and students are punctual, but most of all, you are making sure students are arriving safely.
As a reminder, please do NOT park on Eagle or Bobolink when you drop off or pick up your child. If you choose to park in the parking lot and drop off/pick up your child, PLEASE WALK YOUR CHILD THROUGH THE PARKING LOT TO THE CROSSWALK. As drivers are moving through the parking lot, it can be difficult to see children walking. We want to keep all students and family as safe as possible. We appreciate your cooperation!
Mrs. Brosch
Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
CENTRAL Code:
We are now over halfway through CENTRAL Code for this school year! We just had our 4th CENTRAL Code assembly last week, where 33 students were recognized for exhibiting Thoughtfulness! It is always rewarding to see the student's enthusiasm and excitement during the CENTRAL Code assemblies. Congratulations to all the students who were recognized for Thoughtful!
We have now moved on to Responsibility. During SEL lessons this month, teachers and students will discuss how to demonstrate responsibility at home and school. In addition, teachers will engage students in discussing how reporting school safety concerns is also an example of being responsible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out at kbrosch@central51.net.
Parent Resources:
Nurse Martin
Nurse's Notes
Nurse's Notes
Sports Physicals: All students trying out for any sport must have a current sports physical on file before attending tryouts. Sports physicals are good for 1 year + 1 month. If you student joins the team, the physical must remain in good standing throughout the season. You may check the date of your student's most recent physical we have on file by signing into your Skyward Family Access and selecting Health Info located on the left of the screen.
6th Grade Reminder: Dental Forms are due by May 15th
Keep Your Child Home If:
They have a Fever of 100.4 or above. Your child may return to school once they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication.
They have had diarrhea or vomiting in the past 24 hours. Your child may return to school once they have been without diarrhea or vomiting for 24 hours.
Mrs. Perko - Reading
Skill Building with Interventions
Skill Building with Interventions
RtI Tier Assignments Aren’t Forever
Even before disruptions to learning the last few years, students have always needed a little extra help with concepts from time to time. RtI was born almost 20 years ago to address the changing needs of students. All CIS students are placed in RtI levels of either Tier 1, 2, or 3 for both Reading and Math. Are the levels for the whole school year? No! CIS teachers are constantly gathering data about student learning. Whether it is through observation, classroom tests, homework assignments, or some of the programs we have like IXL or Studysync, teachers are looking for students who have changing needs for support in math and reading. Our district also looks closely at standardized tests like STAR and IAR to make instructional decisions for students of all levels. We sit together as teams four times a year to talk about which students need more support at this moment. Does that mean students are in RtI forever? Absolutely not. Our goal is always to find the gaps, strengthen skills, and prepare students for success in Tier 1 alone. Students commonly move out of reading and math assistance. Sometimes they need to return. That is what the system is about. Monitoring student success and providing what they need at the moment to continue their educational journey. We are always here to help your students.
For questions about math or reading success and skill building, email us at mperko@central51.net or ehahn@central51.net.
Mrs. Hahn - Math
Mr. Rogers - Health
Health & Physical Education
Health & Physical Education
The 4th-8th grade PE and Health classes will be bowling at Plaza Lanes in February!
If you would like your student to participate, please log into your skyward account, review and complete the form no later than this Thursday, February 2nd.
You are able to pay online through the webstore (found @ www.central51.net) or send in cash or check. The cost is $9 per student.
The skyward form must be completed and money paid in order for your student to attend. No verbal permissions will be accepted.
Students are allowed to bring extra money to buy a snack while bowling. This is completely optional.
Mrs. Clarke - PE
Mrs. Lang - PE
PTO
PTO
Hello from PTO! Thank you to everyone that attended the Rivermen game last month. We appreciate our Scouts combining forces with us and hope everyone had a fun night out. Boys Ensemble did a great job! February will be a busy month with Valentine’s Day, Prize Patrol, and…..ROCK! Prize Patrol will be making another visit February 21st and 22nd-so keep reading. ROCK will be Friday 2/24-so get ready for junk food and fun. We will also be kicking off pastry sales on February 27th. Our February meeting is Thursday, February 2nd at 7pm in the CIS library—Hope to see you there!
Mrs. J. Uftring
Student Council
Student Council
DONUT DAY- is Februrary 1st. Donuts are $1; all proceeds are going to the Ronald McDonald House.
Do you want to show your appreciation for a friend or a teacher? Do you want to make someone's day? Student Council is rolling out our Central Code- Army of Kindness. There will be a form on announcements students can fill out regarding someone who helped them or made a difference. The post will then be displayed on the TVs around the school and in announcements. Let's share some positivity, Trojans!
Trojan Croc jibbitz will be for sale starting the week of February 6th. Stuco kids will come to classrooms (limit 2). Jibbitz will be sold for $3.
Friday, February 10th- Super Bowl spirit day Wear your favorite football jersey/ shirt or colors representing the teams .
Tuesday, February 14th- Valentine’s Day spirit day- wear red, pink, or purple
Mrs. Youngman
Central Cares Club
Central Cares Club
The Central Care Club is making plans for the last four months of school (I know...crazy:). Please be on the look out for how you can support our club and community organizations. In February we are planning a fundraiser for TAPS (No kill animal shelter).
As always we collect all year for WHIP (Washington Helps its People). Please continue to send in non-perishable items to stock their shelves. They also accept toiletry items, cleaning items, etc... for families in need.
Mrs. Haight
Tech News
Tech News
We love using technology here at Central, so it is super important that we take extra special care of our devices. For a little extra love and care to keep breakage to a minimum, please consider purchasing either a hard case for your Chromebook or a durable sleeve. We are seeing a lot of breaks with the Chromebooks since returning from Winter break, primarily screens, and cracked corners.
Model Type:
Silver Samsung Chromebook: XE310XBA
Black Samsung Chromebook: XE500C13
Black Lenovo Chromebook: 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen
It's also important to note that you use the correct charging cords for your Chromebook. Do not use Apple products on a Samsung device and vice versa. They will not charge properly and can cause issues with the battery/charging area.
Mrs. Heffta
Library News
Library News
We will be blind dating books and continuing Winter Bingo this month!
We are so grateful to Washington Township for giving us the ability to purchase new books again this year. The new books will be on the shelves this month.
If you are looking to clean out books, we are happy to take them off your hands. You can send them with your students or drop them off in the Holford Entry.
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
Wednesday, February 1
Early Dismissal
6th Grade Basketball @ Dunlap Middle - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 2
Volleyball vs. Metamora @ Home (Holford Gym) - 4:15 p.m.
Chess @ St. Mary's
PTO Meeting in CIS Library - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 3
Mid Term 3
Saturday, February 4
Chess @ Mark W Bills MS
Monday, February 6
School Counseling Week
VB @ WMS 6th to follow
Tuesday, February 7
New Teacher Meeting @ 3 CIS Library
VB vs Beverly manor
Scholastic Bowl @ Dunlap
Wednesday, Febrary 8
Early Dismissal
Weekly Admin. Meeting
Thursday February 9
Board Meeting
VB vs St. Pats 8th Gr. Nigh
6th BB vs WMS A&B Games-CPS Gym
Saturday, February 11
7th Gr. VB County Tourney @ Dee Mack 10-2
Monday, February 13
Climate Commitee Meeting @ 3, CIS Library
VB @ East Peoria Central
Tuesday, February 14
4/5 Valentine Parties
6-8 Valentines Snack Carts
VB @ Germantown Hills
Wednesday, February 15
Early Dismissal
SEL Trojan Time
6th Gr. BB vs MGS
IESA State Cheer Comp.
Thursday, February 16
6th Gr. BB @ Dunlap Valley A&B Games
Saturday, February 18
Chess @ Marquette Heights-Taz Co. Invite
Monday, February 20
Presidents Day- No School
6th BB @ WMS
Tuesday, February 21
VB @ Normal Kingsley
Wednesday, February 22
Early Dismissal
Weekly Admin Meeting
6th BB vs GTHS
Friday, February 24
ROCK-Winter
IESA State Chess Tourney
Saturday, February 25
6th BB @ Metamora
IESA State Chess Tourney
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