Fifth grade is exploring Earth’s rotation and daily shadow patterns!
So much is happening in the Central Art room! Kindergarteners made polar bear collages, 1st grade created hot cocoa mugs, and 2nd graders painted snowy cardinals. Third grade is working on Tyree Guyton-inspired houses, fourth grade just started clay Egyptian sarcophagi, and fifth graders learned running stitch and whip stitch to make bookmarks! Meanwhile, students in Art Club made mini model magic versions of mugs that they will make out of clay. Yay!
This week in science, 1st grade was learning about birds and different types of beaks for their animals and habitats unit. They got to explore different types of beaks using straws and cups to try and pick up different types of foods. They determined which beak was easiest to use for each type of food.🐦⬛🦆🐧🐤
In anticipation of inclement weather, we have made the decision to shift to an eLearning day on Friday, January 23. Student devices will be sent home with them today. To review our eLearning plan, instructions, and student expectations, visit district96.org.
Riverside Parks & Recreation will be offering supervised childcare and eLearning support at the Quincy Street Community Center (43 E. Quincy) for $38 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Before and after care can be added for an additional fee. Participants can register online or onsite.
After school activities on Thursday, January 22 will continue as scheduled. Friday, January 23 before and after school activities are canceled.
Stay safe and warm!
Riverside Parks & Recreation will be offering supervised childcare and eLearning support at the Quincy Street Community Center (43 E. Quincy) for $38 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM. Before and after care can be added for an additional fee. Participants can register online or onsite.
After school activities on Thursday, January 22 will continue as scheduled. Friday, January 23 before and after school activities are canceled.
Stay safe and warm!
Last week our Best Buddies gathered for an exciting movie event! 🍿 Students enjoyed popcorn and watched Finding Nemo—a story that reminds us that everyone’s journey looks a little different. From Nemo’s lucky fin to Dory’s memory, the movie shows how differences don’t hold us back, they make us unique. Through friendship, patience, and acceptance, the characters prove that inclusion and support help everyone persevere and just keep swimming!
On Friday, Central showed its support for the Chicago Bears with a fun Bears Spirit Day! Teachers and students proudly wore their best Bears gear, and the excitement for Sunday’s game was clear throughout the school.
Go Bears! 🐻💙🧡
Go Bears! 🐻💙🧡
Mrs. Lyson's 4th Grade class celebrated National 4th Grader Day! It falls each year on the 2nd Monday in January. Students participated in a wide range of activities including creating multiple Top 4 lists, 4th Grade Trivia, and a Connect 4 tournament. We ❤️ our 4th graders!
Mrs. Brady's Kindergarten class is currently learning all about plants. Students experienced a pollination simulation where they took turns as flowers and honeybees spreading pollen from flower to flower!
They also had pajama day to celebrate filling their 'good choices' jar and a student's birthday!
They also had pajama day to celebrate filling their 'good choices' jar and a student's birthday!
Third graders in Mrs. Evan's class hosted a Writer’s Café on Friday, inviting parents into the classroom to experience the writing process firsthand. Students shared their pieces, practiced presentation skills, and celebrated the growth they’ve made as writers this year!
As winter break approaches, our classrooms this week were filled with learning, creativity, and festive fun. Enjoy these highlights from a wonderful week celebrating the season and our Central school community. Wishing all our students and families a safe and happy winter break!
Our 1st graders were all smiles as they waited to perform at Central's annual holiday concert. So proud of these shining stars—what a joyful night!
Students in Mrs. Lyson's class embraced our holiday 'Top to Bottom Day' theme by dressing in festive headwear on top and footwear on the bottom!
In Best Buddies this week the students made candy grams to send to friends and teachers!
This week, first graders worked in partnerships on a math action project. They had a wonderful time planning camp activities and dividing campers into groups, and the classrooms were buzzing with great mathematical thinking and discussion! To wrap up the project, we celebrated with camp-themed centers, and students had the chance to visit all three first-grade classrooms.
Teachers embraced the "6-7" craze yesterday at Central by dressing up to celebrate the 67th day of school!
Central School’s Best Buddies & PTO are excited to kick off our annual Candy Cane Gram Fundraiser! Purchase a candy cane for a friend, student, or teacher and include a sweet message to spread holiday cheer. All proceeds support local families in need by providing holiday gifts, winter essentials, meals, and more.
Thank you for your support,
Mrs. King & Mrs. Govani
Thank you for your support,
Mrs. King & Mrs. Govani
It's been a busy, fun-filled week in Mrs. Brady's classroom! The students participated in a culminating activity for our unit on underdogs and heroes by doing the Three Little Pigs STEM house building challenge. Mrs. Pena visited us in costume to teach the students about Grant Wood for Cultural arts. Students dressed up for the One Book One School reading of The Mouse & A Motorcycle. And finally, we made deconstructing turkeys!
One Book, One School was in full swing at Central School this week to commemorate reading The Mouse and The Motorcycle! Students and staff participated in fun theme days each day, bringing the story to life throughout the building. The celebration wrapped up on Friday with an all-school assembly where students enjoyed watching the movie together!
We had such a fun-filled week in Mrs. Brady's Kindergarten class! The friends' Veterans' Day performance was spectacular and I am so proud of them and their hard word! Special thanks to Shea's Mom, Mrs. Plungis, for volunteering as our library reader this week!
