Mrs. Bush
Mrs. Bush
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Principal's Update
Principal's Update
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week
We are excited to celebrate our CPS and CIS teachers Monday, May 6 - Friday, May 10! Thanks so much to the PTO Teacher Appreciation Committee for planning activities for our staff!
We are so lucky to have such an amazing and supportive staff at Central, and we appreciate all they do!
If you want to recognize a teacher or staff member, send a Note of Appreciation!
Awards/Graduation
Awards/Graduation
We will celebrate CIS students at our Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 13 in Holford Gym.
Parents are welcome to attend ceremonies in person. The ceremonies will also be live streamed HERE: CIS Awards Ceremony 5.13.2024
The award times for each grade level will be as follows:
8:00 - 8:43 8th Grade Awards
8:46 - 9:29 6th Grade Awards
9:32 - 10:15 5th Grade Awards
10:18 - 11:01 7th Grade Awards
Child Abduction Prevention and Online Safety Presentations
Child Abduction Prevention and Online Safety Presentations
A big thanks to Officer Taylor for presenting information about Child Abduction Prevention and Online Safety to 5th - 8th graders on Wednesday, May 1. The presentation covered the following topics:
The presentation will cover the following topics:
Protecting Personal Information
Recognizing Unusual Behavior
Reporting Suspicious Activities to Trusted Adults
Safety Measures
I was impressed with each grade level's respect and attentiveness during the presentations. And, we appreciate our teachers for allowing us to borrow class time to focus on this safety aspect.
Class Requests
Class Requests
We are already busy planning for next school year, and one of our areas of focus is scheduling for the following school year. In order to provide a positive learning environment for all students, there are several factors our staff takes into account. These factors include special education needs, classroom accommodations, reading and math needs, teacher instructional approaches, and student needs that contribute to learning.
While parents are welcome to provide information in order to help us plan for the next school year, we can not guarantee placement with any particular staff member for the upcoming school year. If you feel that there is an extenuating circumstance that should be shared with us or have information you wish to share about your child that may assist with placement and schedules for next school year, please submit that information via email as soon as possible.
Communication
Communication
Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns at ebush@central51.net!
Communication
Communication
As always, please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns!
Email: ebush@central51.net
Office Phone: (309)444-3943 ext. 2402
Ms. Martin
Assistant Principal's Update
Assistant Principal's Update
Can you believe this is the last newsletter of the year? This year has flown by! The staff and students have been working very hard this year and we thank the CIS families for encouraging excellence!
8th Grade Students
8th Grade Students
Congratulations on finishing your journey at CIS! You have worked hard and you are ready for your next step. Hopefully, you can look back at your time at CIS with fond memories. Best wishes as you move on to the high school! We will miss you!
Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation
Teacher Appreciation is the week of May 6 -10, 2024. Thank you to PTO, community members, family volunteers, and students for helping make Teacher Appreciation week amazing! We have an amazing staff and we really appreciate how much effort is being put into celebrating all staff members for next week.
Summer Activities
Summer Activities
There are many activities in the summer for students to participate in. Click HERE for a list of camps and their information. Don't forget to look at community resources to see what is offered for your child as well.
Extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Students at CIS have multiple opportunities to join various activities and athletics. We encourage students to get involved in whatever extracurricular they find interesting. As students get ready for next year, please take a look below to see what extracurriculars we offer at Central.
Mrs. Brosch
Counselor's Corner
Counselor's Corner
It's almost summer! As we finish up the school year, we will have one more CENTRAL Code assembly on Friday, May 3rd. At that assembly, students will be recognized for Lead. I hope all CIS students and families have a great last month of school and a fun-filled summer break!
If you or your child have any questions or concerns that you think I can help with, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at kbrosch@central51.net.
CIS Scholastic Bowl IESA Regional and Sectional Champions
CIS IESA State Bowling Qualifiers
Nurse Martin
Nurse's Notes
Nurse's Notes
End of Year Medication Procedure
Emergency Medication (Inhalers & EpiPens) will be sent home with students on the last day of school. A new form for the 2024-2025 school year will be included. Please remember we do need a new completed Allergy Plan or Medication form for the new school year.
Over the Counter & Prescription Medication may be sent home with students who are car riders or walkers. A new form for the 2024-2025 school year will be included. Please remember we do need a new completed Medication form for the new school year. Medications may not be sent home with your student on the bus.
You may come to the school to pick up your students left over medication through July 5th. Medication that is not picked up by July 5th will be disposed of through Washington's Safe Medication Return.
Mrs. Perko - Reading
Skill Building
Skill Building
Summer Reading Opportunities
There are several recommended Summer Reading Lists. It is important to continue to read 20 minutes a day over the summer. One list in particular is the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers’ List. Rebecca Caudill List for 2025 School Year It is composed of top editors’ picks of young adult literature. It is a mixture of fiction and nonfiction with a variety of genres. It also takes into account many different cultures to enlighten young readers.
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The Book Nook is a used book store right here in Washington! Donate used books, and money is credited to your account. Then pick up a few titles you haven’t read and enjoy! Bring your student on a weekly/bimonthly basis over the summer especially! Set up an account today, and use this great resource right in town.
The Book Nook LLC
641 N Cummings Lane
Washington, IL 61571
(309) 693-3612
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Another great resource is the Washington District Library in Washington and Sunnyland. Both branches have an excellent book selection for your avid OR picky reader. They also offer a great summer reading program and other activities. Get set up with a library card and dive into a good book. Washington District Library
For math, many of the same resources students use at school to supplement their math learning can also be used at home over the summer a couple of times a week. Students will still have access to ALEKS. ALEKS already knows your student’s strengths and weaknesses and will give them problems to solve they are ready to learn. Students can log into ALEKS from their chromebooks using Clever. Tell them to work on their pathway and they will know what to do because teachers have used it all year.
Students can also use 99math to work on their math fact fluency. I have also been using Math Fact Lab because it helps students do more than just memorize their math facts. It helps them model the facts and connect them with other facts through a series of different activity choices.
For students looking for a math challenge, there are some interesting problems at a Stanford based site called you cubed https://www.youcubed.org/tasks/ There are also some collaborative games to boost math thinking at Cambridge Based nrich.com https://nrich.maths.org/12752
If you have any questions or concerns about the intervention program at CIS, please reach out. Mandi Perko mperko@central51.net. Elizabeth Hahn ehahn@central51.net
Mrs. Hahn - Math
Mrs. Clarke - PE
Mrs. Lang - PE
Physical Education & Health
Physical Education & Health
We are busy planning Field Day which is coming up on Thursday, May 23rd (rain date- Friday, May 24th). We can't wait to enjoy this fun-filled day with the 5th thru 7th grade students. In order for this day to go on as planned, we need volunteers. A Sign Up Genius will be coming out on Friday, May 3rd. Please sign up if you are available!
We are wrapping up our third and final fitness testing of the year. We hope to get out and finish up the year with some fun outdoor units like kickball and whiffle ball. Please make sure your student has a sweatshirt if they have a morning PE class as the temperature can still be a little cool in the mornings. PE shoes are still required when we go outdoors.
Mr. Godinez- Health
Mr. Betson - PE Paraprofessional
The drumline marches with the State Scholastic Bowl team
6th Grade Students present their Wax Museum research to 4th graders
Guest Speaker, Jim Love, works with future Central leaders
Mrs. J. Uftring
Student Council
Student Council
May is a busy month for the Student Council.
May 1st is our last donut day; proceeds are going to the Peoria Dream Center. Through donuts and donations, Student Council has donated to $1,350 to local charities; thank you CIS students.
This week, April 29- May 3rd, we will be selling Smencils. for $1
We have our final assembly of the year this Friday, May 3rd where we will be drawing for Leadership Slip winners
Spirit Week is May 6th- 10th
We are also hosting a babysitting night on Friday, May 10th from 6-8; parents, mark your calendars :) Babysitting Form is here for sign up.
Student Council tryouts for the 24-25 school year are open to all current 6th and 7th grade students. Students need to join the Google Classroom (code found on announcements), complete the assignment, and have a teacher fill out a leadership form.
Mrs. Heffta
Library News
Library News
A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered during the Book Fair! We are excited to get new books for our library!
The Washington Public Library will have a reading contest for all ages again this summer! There will be events throughout the summer including the Kick Off Carnival Monday, Jun 3, 2024. If you don’t have a public library card this would be a great time to get one.
Mrs. Youngman
Central Care Club
Central Care Club
GOT LOTS OF OLD BOOKS?
Donate them to a good cause!
All donated books will be sold at a book fair for all Central students (CPS and CIS) sponsored by The Central Care Club at Central District 51.
We want to encourage students to read over the summer!
All profits go to St. Jude.
Drop off your gently used books in
the lobbies of CPS and/or CIS.
Please see the flyer below for more details.
Annual Book Donation Drive Flyers.pdf
Important Dates:
Important Dates:
May 1
Spring Band Concert, Holford Gym, 7:00 pm
May 2
5-8 Grade Classrooms & 5/6 Grade Resource Classroom Field Trip, 9:00 am
City Math Tournament at Beverly Manor School
K-1 Music Program and Art Show, Central & Holford Gyms, (Music 5:30-6:30 pm) (Art 5:00-7:00 pm)
May 3
Possible Scholastic Bowl State Tournament
May 4
Track & Field County Track Meet at Morton High School, 9:00 am
May 6
Spirit Week - Mega-Fan Monday (Wear a jersey, band/concert tee, or any merch to show you are a fan.)
3rd Grade Field Trip, 9:00 am
May 7
Spirit Week - Twin Tuesday (match with your friends/group OR wear Trojan gear to match the school)
4th Grade Music Program and Art Show, Holford and Central Gyms, 6:00 pm
3rd Grade Field Trip, 8:30 am
5-8 Cross Cat Classrooms Field Trip, 9:15 am
May 8
Spirit Week - Wacky Wednesday (wear crazy/mismatched clothes)
Track & Field Sectional Practice, WCHS, time TBA
May 9
Spirit Week - Tropical Thursday (wear Hawaiian/beach/vacation gear)
3rd Grade Field Trip, 9:00 am
5-8 Cross Cat Classrooms Field Trip, 9:45 am
2nd & 3rd Grade Music Program and Art Show, Central and Holford Gyms (Music 5:30-6:30 pm) (Art 5:00-7:00 pm)
Timely Meaningful Consultation Meet, CIS Room 331, 5:30 pm
May 10
Spirit Week - Freaky Friday (students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students)
May 11
Track & Field Sectionals at Eureka High School, 9:00 am
ESports Playoff Tournament, 1:00 pm
May 13
Awards Day, Holford Gym, AM
8th Grade Celebration & Picnic during the school day
Cross Country Parent & Runner Meeting, Central Gym, 4:30 pm
May 14
5th Grade Dare Field Trip, 9:00 am
5-8 Cross Cat Classrooms Field Trip, 10:15 am
8th Grade Field Trip, 10:30 am
May 15
8th Grade Dance & Evening Celebration, CIS 6:00-9:00 pm
May 16
8th Grade Graduation at Babcook Field, WCHS, 6:30 pm
May 17
1st Grade Field Trip, 9:00 am
Track & Field State Track Meet, Eastside Center, East Peoria, 12:00 pm
May 18
Track & Field State Track Meet, Eastside Center, East Peoria, 9:00 am
May 20
The Good Cemeterian Field Trip, 9:00 am
May 21
Rain Date for The Good Cemeterian Field Trip if needed, 9:00 am
5-8 Cross Cat Classrooms Field Trip, 9:00 am
May 22
6th Grade Field Trip, 7:00 am
May 23
Parents Golf Meeting, Room 216, CIS, 3:15 pm
Central Care Club Gently Used Book Sale, 4th Grade Common Area of CPS
May 24
Kindergarten Field Trip, 8:45 am
Central Care Club Gently Used Book Sale, 4th Grade Common Area of CPS
May 27
Memorial Day - No School
May 28
Half Day Attendance (CIS 11:05 Dismissal / CPS 11:30 Dismissal)
May 30
Girls Basketball Summer Camp
May 31
Girls Basketball Summer Camp
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