Central CSD

The middle school Leadership & Service class is getting started with service projects based on problems they have identified and wish to solve. One group wants to improve the kickball field behind the school and another group is working with Mrs. Cobie-Nuss to help build elementary students’ sense of belongingness. More projects to share later!

6th Grade had a great time on their Hatchet survival field trip to Osborne Nature Center. Building shelters, snowshoe games.... Thank you Kenny and Abby and Osborne for hosting.

Wrestling at Tripoli and Sumner-Fredericksburg has been cancelled for tonight.

Second grade had Osborne come and visit and do a program called Nature’s Web.

Update for Thursday, January 14th events JV/V B/G Basketball vs. Midland-Postponed date TBD. JH Boys Basketball at Postville-Postponed date TBD. JH boys will practice after school.

Live Stream links for Thursday, January 14th JV/V Girls and Boys Basketball at Home vs. Midland https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/central-community-high-school-elkader-ia/gamb93d352afb Boys Wrestling at Tripoli. Athletes are allowed 2 spectators each. https://tripoli.mylivegame.com/ Girls Wrestling at Sumner-Fredricksburg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHatGDMEt5pFjW_sKcM4CZg JH boys basketball at Postville will no be live streamed. Go Warriors!

Second grade had a blast in the snow!

FAFSA Step by Step Perfect for seniors and parents Wednesday, January 13 at 5 pm - Tune in on the ICAN Facebook page or Zoom: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zkCYxluvQECmxXjG3n_OcQ Join ICAN for this interactive session with guest panelist DMACC. ICAN advisors will walk through how to complete the FAFSA form step-by-step, and answer questions along the way. From student dependency status to which parent is reported on the FAFSA, we'll cover all the tricky questions about income and assets, explain how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, and cover next steps once the FAFSA form is submitted.

Breakfast/Lunch Menu change for this week: Thursday Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza or Cereal Lunch: Scalloped Potato & Ham Friday Breakfast: Pancake or Cereal Lunch: Pizza Check our website or the Central App for the complete, up to date menu!

Checking out the crustacean.

Some excited third graders as they learn how to safely pick up a crayfish.

More third graders getting acquainted with their crayfish.

It's crayfish time again for third graders. They will study the structures and their functions as the students observe and research them.

Got the opportunity to help Mr. Ledbetter with Central’s Hunter Safety Course today!

Live stream links for Tuesday, January 12th. Wrestling @ South Winneshiek https://www.southwinn.com/sw-stream-youtube-channel Basketball @ West Central https://www.facebook.com/West-Central-Community-Schools-144673972224288 You can also catch these games on thebluedevilcast.com Go Warriors!

Central is looking for red graduation robes to be used for commencement. If you have one hanging in your closet and will not be using it please drop it off at either Central office. Thank you!

Central Community FFA members attended the Ignite Conference in Ankeny today! They learned about agvocating, authenticity, supervised agricultural experiences, learning to serve, official dress, and more!

Central Community FFA members helped load out the equipment and machinery sold on last night’s auction at Joel’s Tractors and Auction. Thank you for their support, to those that sold items on the auction, and those purchasing from the auction!

The Central staff has an Appreciation Wall in the teachers’ lounge where they leave notes for one another to show their appreciation for fellow colleagues. It takes everyone to pick each other up so we can do what’s best for our kids.

Live stream information for Central's home wrestling meet on Saturday, January 9th. Boys will be live streamed on Central's NFHS network. Create your FREE account to live stream. You do not need to pay for a subscription. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/central-community-high-school-elkader-ia/game8109ddf7c Girls will be streamed on Central's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/centralcommunityschool