Central CSD

Congratulations to members of the Global Science class on successfully writing a $500 grant to Halvorson Trane to replace our microscope lights with energy efficient LED lights. Thank you to Halvorson Trane for their support of educational projects and to the Clayton County Energy District for their help.

Camp Courageous fun!

Brandi Lewin, the Rural Sexual Assault Team Coordinator, and Elkader police chief, Mitch Seitz, came to speak to Mrs. Anstoetter's 4th graders about trusted adults and safe spaces.

Music & Fine Arts Boosters are meeting in the music room on November 19 at 6:30 pm. We need all supporters of our fine arts to attend and help plan our annual carnival event.

Hard work and good effort pays off. This Central student earned a Worthy Warrior.

This Central squad will perform at the half times of two Iowa High School Football Championship Games today at the UNI Dome. They have approximately 200 cheerleaders participating in this event, representing ICCA member schools throughout Iowa.

Food Science 1 students practiced teamwork skills as they planned and prepared a Thanksgiving Meal. They even shared their meal with several community members. Thank you for joining us!

Interesting thought

Members of Ms. Gritzner’s Environmental Project Monitoring class presented their work on the Clayton County Cemeteries Project to the Genealogical Society this afternoon. The students have helped organize data about all of the cemeteries in the county.

Students learning about writing novels, and enjoying a visit from Don Hartstad, local author, during extended learning time.

Central NHS students hosting our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Great job honoring our Vets and thank you to all who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Still time to see the fall play, matinee Sunday. Here is a secret, it’s awesome!

Make plans to attend Central's Fall play.

Central elementary students focused on being respectful for last months CCS.

Thought provoking question. Can you name a time in the work place where employees are tested like we test students? Answer: It doesn’t exist.

At home with a sick kid watching Most Likely to Succeed. A must watch for educators and parents!

Students in 7th grade used Doodle Notes to keep track of events that impacted each of the 3 characters in the Global Read Aloud novel "Refugee". Global Read Aloud is when schools across North America and internationally read the same novel and connect in various ways to discuss.

-Wash Hands-Wash hands with warm, soapy water especially every time you use the restroom and before a meal. Make sure you and your child are washing for at least 20 seconds; encourage them to say the ABC’s one time or the Happy Birthday song twice. Encourage your family to cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue or the crook of their arm (if tissue not available). -Eat Well-The best way to stay healthy is to eat at least three balanced meals per day including at least 3 servings of vegetables, 2 servings of fruit and at least 2 servings of milk or yogurt. -Get Plenty of Fluids-Water also plays an important role in keeping your immune system active. It is recommended to get at least 6-8 glasses (8 ounce) per day. If it is tough to get your child to drink water, offer juices or colorful cups. -Stay Warm-Prepare your child for cold weather appropriately. The most important places to keep warm are the wrists, ankles, ears, nose and especially the back of the neck. Sunscreen is also necessary for outside play in the wintertime because of the sun’s rays reflecting off of the snow. -Exercise-Make sure your child is staying active during the winter months, whether this means dressing them in warm clothing and going sledding or staying inside and coming up with creative games. -Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth-Touching these areas cause germs to spread. -Use Disinfectant-Cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects helps kill illness-causing germs. -See a Doctor-Respiratory illnesses, especially viruses like the flu, are particularly common during this time of the year. It is important to take your child to the doctor if they are not acting their normal self or if they have a temperature higher than 102 F. -Flu Vaccine-Ask your medical provider about the flu vaccine. Getting an annual flu vaccine is the first and best way to protect yourself and your family from the flu. The illness is probably not serious if your child: -Is still interested in playing -Is eating and drinking well -Is alert and smiling at you -Has normal skin color -Looks well when his/her fever goes down Your child should be kept home from school if they have the following symptoms: -Vomiting, diarrhea or fever or 100.0 F *Children may return to school when they are free of these symptoms for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication (Tylenol or Ibuprofen).

Babysitting Class at Central

Central Trauma Sensitive Team putting in overtime planning upcoming professional development! #CentralPride #TSS