Upcoming Dates:
Feb 10: PTC Meeting at 6pm
Feb 12-13: Donuts with Grown-ups 7:50-8:15am
Feb 12 & 17: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Feb 19: Half day- dismissal at 11:36am
Feb 20: NO SCHOOL
A message from Principal Gelmi:
Happy Friday Central families. Parent Teacher conferences are coming up soon believe it or not, please see the information below. We have a couple events coming up at Central from our PTC including our Movie Night this year which is tonight Friday January 30th from 6:00-8:00. PTC will be providing a slice of pizza along with water as long as it is available. The movie night will be in our cafeteria at Central Elementary and we are watching Lilo & Stitch Live version. More information below in regards to what the event entails. Tarry Hall Skating Party is set for Feb. 4th in a couple weeks also set up by our PTC to get our Central families out together outside of the school day. We also have our next Donuts with Grownups that our PTC sponsors and supports which is going to be February 12 and 13th. We have Junior and Senior Survivor starting on Sunday February 1st. Our last Central Elementary fundraiser in the building is Monday where we are offering donuts, please see the information below. Thanks for sharing your kids with us, stay warm, and have a great weekend!
Parent Teachers Conference:
Another reminder about parent teacher conferences next week and the following week. Please be sure to click on the link to schedule for Thursday Feb. 12 or Tuesday Feb. 17. PT conferences scheduling link
This is the time of year we see a LOT of illness in schools. PLEASE refer to the district's policy regarding when to keep your child home.
Please send extra clothes with your kids that they can keep in their lockers in case of an accident. The office is also running low on the following sizes:
8/10 pants
adult 2X in athletic shorts
We find it best that the pants have an athletic or sweatpant feel. Thank you for helping to restock our supplies!
Registration for the Class of 2039 is opening up on February 2nd, 2026!
More information can be found at gpsbulldogs.org or clicking here.
Baton Twirling Classes:
Come join the fun and learn how to twirl a baton!
Baton twirling is making a comeback as the latest and greatest sensation!
Don’t miss out on all the fun!
Flag Football Information:
Please see this flyer for more information on Flag Football this spring.
Marne Junior Baseball Spring Sign-ups:
Signup deadline is Saturday, Feb 28, 2026. Find more information here.
Bricks 4 Kidz Fun Factory:
Have you ever wondered how things are made? We’ll build kid-sized creations. Learn about machine designs and start crafting your own ideas.
More information for some helpful resources and communication from Mrs. Breuker will come soon.
Attendance hotline:
616.254.6019
Absences & Tardies:
Please remember to call our Attendance Hotline anytime your child will be absent or tardy for school. If we do not receive a call, the absence will be marked as unexcused. Consistent attendance is extremely important. Missing school - whether for a full day or even part of a day- can have a significant impact on your child’s academic progress and success.
Early Pickups and Appointments:
If you need to pick your child up early due to an appointment, please call the office when you are on your way so we can do our best to have your child in the office when you arrive. Please send a note or email your child’s teacher that day as a reminder.
We are excited to announce that our Volunteer Background Check Form is now electronic! No more paper copies that need to be turned into the school office. Please allow 1 week for background checks to be processed ahead of your volunteer event. For a direct link to the form please click HERE
These forms do need to be filled out each year. If you are unable to use the digital form, please reach out to our Administration Offices for assistance.