We absolutely adore the visits with our furry friend, Lily, the therapy dog! 🐾 Her joyful spirit brightens our day every time. We can’t wait to see her, and she’s always excited for all the rubs, belly scratches, and treats we’ve got in store! 🐶💖
Mrs. Desmond's 3rd-grade class was honored to welcome a special guest this week! A parent graciously shared their knowledge and personal experiences about Ramadan, providing students with a deeper understanding of this important cultural and religious tradition. It was a truly enriching experience for all, and we look forward to continuing our exploration of diverse cultures and traditions in classrooms at Central School this year!
Family Literacy Night was a huge success! The PK/K Escape Room made a splash as students and their families worked together to complete five exciting challenges. They pieced together clues, cracked the secret code, and escaped to win awesome prizes from the Treasure Chest! 📚🗝️
Young Authors Program Reminder 📚
Young Author books are due Monday, March 3rd!
Don’t forget to submit your book to your classroom teacher no later than 3/3. It’s time to share your amazing stories and creative work. We can’t wait to see the incredible books our Central authors have written! 📖
Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ Our students had the sweetest time celebrating with friends, games, crafts, and special treats. It was a day filled with fun, laughter, and lots of love! ❤️
Yesterday, Central School came together for a special One Book, One School assembly, celebrating our shared journey through Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate! 🐱 📖
The auditorium was a sea of purple as students and staff dressed up to honor Crenshaw, the unforgettable imaginary cat! Inspired by Jackson’s story, students donated to our local food pantry to help families in need to help make a difference in our community. A huge thank you to Doug Asbury from the pantry for sharing how our donations will have an impact!
The celebration didn’t stop there! To connect with Crenshaw even more, everyone enjoyed an incredible musical performance—a nod to Jackson and Robin’s parents, who were musicians themselves. Drew rocked the hits of B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, and more bringing the spirit of music and storytelling to life. It was an unforgettable experience for all! 🎶 💜
Learning is always better with a study buddy! Classrooms were filled with extra fluffy friends yesterday as the OBOS spirit days continue! 🐻 💜
The One Book, One School Spirit Day fun continues! Yesterday, our students stepped into their future, dressing up as the careers they dream of pursuing. From aspiring doctors and scientists to artists and astronauts, classrooms were filled with creativity and ambition. This special day was a reminder to dream big, work hard, and believe in the power of imagination—just like Jackson did in Crenshaw! 🧪🔬👩⚕️👨🚀
Dear District 96 Families,
School is open tomorrow, Feb. 12, 2025. I am sending this message due to the current weather forecast and the fact that a number of school districts are opting for an E Learning day tomorrow. We are not. We will be open for school as usual. Our after school clubs and activities are canceled. According to recent weather forecasts, snow may increase over the course of the day. We understand that the conditions will support safe travel to and from school tomorrow. Please know that the safety and well being of our students, our families and our staff members are always our top priority. While weather conditions can be unpredictable we believe that our work with the local villages, department of public works and up to date weather forecasting allow for a meaningful day of student learning tomorrow. Dress warmly, travel safely and we look forward to seeing you in school.
Sincerely Yours,
Martha Ryan-Toye
Superintendent
Don’t forget to join in on the OBOS fun by participating in a Crenshaw-inspired Sprit Week! A huge shout out to the One Book, One School team for creating a meaningful program that brings us all together through the power of storytelling. Make sure to check out the website for more information! 💜
https://sites.google.com/district96.org/centralobos25/home
The first One Book, One School Spirit Day was a purr-fect success! 🐱 The hallways were filled with whiskered cats and imaginary friends—just like Jackson’s loyal (and larger-than-life) companion, Crenshaw! It was a delight to see our school coming together to share in the joy of reading.💜
Guess who zoomed into Central School? It’s FLASH! ⚡️Our favorite roadrunner mascot made a visit last week, spreading school spirit and cheer all around!
Our kindergarten friends wrapped up another ELA unit with an exciting STEM challenge—building houses for the Three Little Pigs! 🏠 🐷 Using toothpicks and gumdrops, they worked in teams to design and construct sturdy homes, hoping to outsmart the Big Bad Wolf’s huff and puff! 💨🐺 Through creativity, teamwork, and a little trial and error, these young engineers put their structures to the test. Swipe to be “blown away” by their innovative designs!
It was an action-packed week at Central! We celebrated the 101st day of school in the most un-fur-gettable way. Our first grade teachers and friends unleashed their creativity and dressed up as Dalmatians. They had a ball participating in a variety of puppy-themed adventures! 🐶 From dog ears to creative crafts and exciting games, it was a paws-itively amazing 101st day of school! 🐾
The 100th Day celebrations continued, and our Roadrunners had a blast designing special crowns and dressing up as if they were 100 years old! They fully embraced the spirit of the day while enjoying exciting themed activities. We are so proud of how much they’ve grown and learned in these 100 days! 🤓
100 Days Smarter! 🎉 Today we celebrated the 100th Day of School in the most fun and creative ways! From dressing up as 100-year-olds to completing 100-themed activities, it was a day full of laughter and memories. Swipe to see students rocking their gray wigs, suspenders, and glasses while counting, crafting, and celebrating this milestone. Here's to 100 days of learning and growing!
Mrs. Neal’s class dove into the wonders of how rivers flow during an engaging science lesson!🗻 Students created paper mountains as models of the earth’s surface and used them to discover how rivers work. Using spray bottles to simulate rain falling on their mountains, they observed patterns of how water moves and shapes the land. This hands-on activity really made a splash in second grade! 🌊
One Book, One School is Back! We’re excited to kick off this year’s One Book, One School program with the inspiring and imaginative story, Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate.
Every student will have the chance to read this heartwarming tale of friendship, resilience, and hope as we come together as a community of readers. Be sure to look in your child’s backpack tonight for materials including books, reading logs, welcome letters, and art contest flyers.
Get ready to start your reading adventure next Tuesday! For more information visit Central's One Book, One School website at: https://sites.google.com/district96.org/centralobos25/home
Let’s make this year’s program unforgettable—happy reading, everyone! 📚
New year, new goals! 🎉 Central Roadrunners are kicking off the new year by setting goals to make 2025 their best year yet! From academic achievements to personal growth, they’re ready to soar to new heights.
Our fourth graders kicked off the season with a Winter Read-In! 📖❄️ Cozy blankets, warm drinks, and some fantastic books filled the room as students dove into their reading adventures. What better way to enjoy winter than with a good book? 📚❤️
