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!
4 days ago, D96 Central
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!
5 days ago, D96 Central
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!
6 days ago, D96 Central
In Best Buddies this week the students made candy grams to send to friends and teachers!
11 days ago, D96 Central
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.
19 days ago, D96 Central
Teachers embraced the "6-7" craze yesterday at Central by dressing up to celebrate the 67th day of school!
20 days ago, D96 Central
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
30 days ago, D96 Central
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!
about 1 month ago, D96 Central
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!
about 1 month ago, D96 Central
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!
about 1 month ago, D96 Central
Mrs. Marotta's astronomers took their learning to new galaxies today! They explored real constellations and even designed their own Big Dippers using cups, push pins, and mini flashlights. A shining example of hands-on science!
about 1 month ago, D96 Central
On Tuesday our students and staff came together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. It was a privilege to welcome several veterans to our assembly and thank them in person for their service and sacrifice. A big thank you to Mr. Renardo for organizing such a meaningful and heartfelt program — our students’ performances were a beautiful tribute to our veterans! ❤️💙
about 1 month ago, D96 Central
Central food drive starts November 11! Collection boxes will be located in the front vestibule 🍗🍞
about 2 months ago, Michelle Imes
Pumpkins with a pop of polka dots! After making their clay pumpkins, our 4th graders learned about Yayoi Kusama and were inspired to add bright, dotted patterns using Q-tips—just like Kusama! 🟡🔴⚫
about 2 months ago, D96 Central
Our 5th Grade Art Club teamed up to create a beautiful One Book, One School bulletin board featuring The Mouse and the Motorcycle—now proudly displayed in the library!
about 2 months ago, D96 Central
In Mrs. Brady's class, Lily Jean's mom, Emily Bittner, came to present on Mary Blair! The friends were fascinated by her collaboration with Walt Disney and had a blast creating their own Mary Blair inspired works of art!
about 2 months ago, D96 Central
The halls of Central school were alive with Halloween fun all around! Thank you to our amazing teachers and students for filling the classrooms with so much spirit and creativity ! 👻
about 2 months ago, D96 Central
Mrs. Bindon’s 4th graders brought their favorite book characters to life — pumpkin style! Their creativity and artistic talents shined bright in this fun blend of reading, art, and fall spirit!
about 2 months ago, D96 Central
about 2 months ago, D96 Central
