The principal of Central Elementary School welcomes parents in a letter providing updates on events at the school. Assessments are being given, PTA is holding fundraisers, and the principal's vision is for the school to provide a caring learning environment where all students reach their potential. The school motto is "Reaching New Heights-Soaring to Excellence."

1. Welcome to
Central Elementary
School
Go Eagles!!!
2017-2018

2. Notes From Mrs. Mizell
Dear Parents,
On behalf of the teachers and staff of the Central Elementary School
(CES), I would like to welcome you. We have lots of happenings going on at
Central. Our PTA ladies are busy with our membership drive and t-shirt
sales. Reading & Writing Assessments are being given as well as math
screeners. Children are settling into routines both at home and at school.
Reading each night makes a difference in school performance. Stay informed
of Central’s events by following us on Twitter and/or like us on Facebook. As
I continue as principal at Central Elementary, I will work diligently with
parents and faculty to foster an atmosphere that promotes a learning
community that is child centered. Working as a team we will move forward in
our mission to create a warm, caring, disciplined, and challenging environment
in which all students can learn and reach their highest potential becoming
responsible members of society. Although we strongly believe in academic
excellence, we also feel that learning must be fun and rewarding for each
child. By working together, students, parents/guardians, and staff can make
Central Elementary School an exciting and enjoyable place to learn. I am
blessed to work with the Central staff, families, and community.
Reaching New Heights-Soaring to Excellence
Sincerely,
Cindy Mizell

3. School Motto
Reaching New Heights-Soaring to Excellence
School Vision
Our vision is for Central Elementary School to be a safe and
loving environment full of positive, caring teachers and staff
meeting the academic, physical, and emotional needs of each
child – whatever it takes.
School Mission
Our mission is to provide a learning environment which:
•Places the child first in all decisions made.
•Uses best practices and the latest technology.
•Sets high expectations for all staff, parents and students.
•Supports all students and helps them reach their individual
potential.
•Communicates and works as a team with parents and the
community to ensure each child’s success.

4. Announcement
s
January 9: Class Pictures
January 10: Report Cards
January 11: Awards Ceremony
4-5 Grades: 8:10
2-3 Grades: 9:00
K-1 Grade: 9:50
January 15: NO SCHOOL

5. PTA Information
Upcoming Dates
Skate Night January 11th

6. End of the Year Reading Goal
Proficient Score of 3 = at grade level
Kdg - D/E
1st - I/J/K
2nd – M
3rd – P
4th – S/T
5th - V

7. Kindergarten News
Dates to Remember:
January 4th - Classes resume
January 9th- Class Pictures
January 10th - Report Cards
January 15th - NO SCHOOL
January 26th- 100th Day of School/Non-Nutritional Day
• Reading- Our unit in reading is called Bigger Books; Bigger Reading Muscles. We will
be working on using all that we know to read books that are longer.
• Writing- Our unit in writing is How-To Books. We will be writing step by step
directions on how to do different things. For example how to pop popcorn! We will use
words like first, then, next, and last to help us write!
• Math- Our unit is called Build a Block, Build a Wall. We will combine 3-D shapes to
make other shapes.
• Science/S.S.- Geography, The Mitten, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The Human Body

8. What Are We Studying?
Reading: Fluency, Phonics, and
Comprehension
Math: Measuring
Writing: Poetry
Science: PLTW: Animated Storytelling
Social Studies: Past and Present
Don’t forget to read 100 minutes every week and study your sight words! 
Some Ways You Can Help Your Child at Home
Reading: Read with your child. When they get stuck on a word, tell them to use
their strategies!
Math: Measure different objects around your house with your child.
Writing: Help your child think of topics to write poetry about.
Science/ Social Studies: Watch videos with your child about animated
storytelling and past/present!

10. 3rd Grade HappeningsReading:
We will be
forming book
clubs and
studying
characters.
We will look
for evidence
to support
our ideas of
our
characters.
We will also
be reading
Because of
Winn Dixie !
Writing:
We will be
writing baby
literary
essays! This is
BIG! We will
be taking our
ideas of our
characters
from reading
and
supporting
those ideas
through text
evidence!
Math:
We will be
learning
perimeter and
area of
different
shapes! We
will also
continue
studying our
multiplication
facts!
Science:
For the next
9 weeks 3rd
grade will be
going to
PLTW class
Monday-
Thursday.
They will be
building
simple
machines!
Be prepared
to hear all
about it!

11. Reading:
We are starting our reading unit on the American Revolution!
This will be an exciting unit for your child! We will be learning
about different battles, important people, and the causes of the
war.
Writing:
While we are researching and learning about the
American Revolution in reading, we will be writing
about what we have learned in our new writing unit!
Math:
We are working with numbers 0-10,000!!! We are learning
new strategies when adding and subtracting!! Please keep
working on your multiplication and division!!
Social Studies:
We are learning about the American Revolution!

12. 5th Grade
Reading
Students are studying
argumentative texts. They
will be using strategies to
identify claims, reasons,
and evidence of an
argument.
Writing
Students will research a
topic they feel strongly
about. Then they debate
their peers about that
topic.
Math:
Students are learning
how to compare
fractions and decimals.
They will also be adding
and subtracting
decimals.
Science:
Students are studying
Earth and Sun
relationships. They will
observe the position of
the sun, earth, and
moon as well as the
effects of the positions
of these objects.
Social Studies:
Students are studying
Westward Expansion
and obstacles pioneers
overcame to establish
the USA.

13. Jump Rope for Heart
Kickoff Date: January 5th
Envelopes Due: January 12th
Jump Rope for Heart raises awareness of heart disease and all money raised goes to
The American Heart Association for research and prevention. Jump Rope for Heart
teaches the students the importance of heart-healthy habits-a foundation for the rest
of their lives.
Here’s how it works:
* Students will receive their fundraising envelope.
* Ask family and friends if they’d like to donate.
* Student’s will be preforming several different types of jump rope skills in
PE classes during this time.
* Collect all donations and turn their envelope into the office by the deadline.
* Students will receive various prizes dependent upon funds raised.
Thank you so much for all of you help and participation as well as supporting our
efforts to raise money for heart research for people of all ages.

15. Lunch Times
5th: 11:00 -11:25
4th: 11:55 -12:20
3rd: 11:10 -11:35
2nd: 11:25 -11:50
1st: 11:35 -12:00
Kdg: 11:50-12:15

16. Non-Nutritional Days
September 29th
October 27th-Fall Celebration
November 17th
December 20th-Winter Celebration
January 26th
February 14th-Valentine’s Celebration
March 28th
April 27th
May 25th

17. Drop off and
Pick up
• Bus drop off and
pick up will be
located behind the
building on North
22nd Street.
• Car drop off and
pick up will now be
located in the front
of Central
Elementary School
on North 24th
Street.