Central CSD

Great things are happening in the school garden thanks to some wonderful staff and community volunteers! Stop by and check it out. Watch here for more posts about the garden and when produce is available.

Preschool Registration - more information can be found in this letter - https://docs.google.com/document/d/16aNiZTsY6vsKARaSwYpgDNTUuhTV5Nd8cU31MDAHPms/edit?usp=sharing

Incoming Preschool Families - Please see the attached letter for updated Preschool Registration and Round Up information for the 2020-2021 school year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/16aNiZTsY6vsKARaSwYpgDNTUuhTV5Nd8cU31MDAHPms/edit?usp=sharing

7th-12th Grade Students: If you haven't done so already, please complete the Central CTE Survey. This survey will help us receive funding, and more importantly, give us better insight of what you think of our CTE program. Thanks for your help! https://forms.gle/Er2atA9WoW9oZe6G6

Reminder for Local Businesses: If you haven't done so already, please consider completing the Central CTE (Career & Technical Education) Program Survey. This quick survey is required as part of Central's application for Perkins funding, and more importantly, it gives us better insight of your understanding of CTE and the workplace skills you believe our students need to be successful in the future. Thanks for your help! https://forms.gle/tFEyca5eXT2soufc6

Don't forget to check out the items Central has for sale. Bidding ends Friday! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Po7GKVQLtHurezKhBaCVg9WRamB7a1ty76_ZR19s5cA/edit?fbclid=IwAR2ZpsZmHe3ZwihI8An5wLNRgepcrOZ_4UrdmLBXnYtmZ-Q1U3hzdh_hRug

Reminder to 7th-12th Grade Parents: If you haven't done so already, please consider completing the Central CTE (Career & Technical Education) Program Survey. This quick survey is required as part of Central's application for Perkins funding, and more importantly, it gives us better insight of your understanding of CTE and the workplace skills you believe our students need to be successful in the future. Thanks for your help! https://forms.gle/A3XCHn6e7iVheG917

Central's Prom for 2020 has been cancelled. The link below is a copy of the letter sent to Junior/Senior students and families today. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o4855jkbRvUwx4yqy_xvBU7lI0hXTrtH/view?usp=sharing Enjoy your weekend!

The 4th graders ended their year with a virtual talent show. Check out all of their talents! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1M21e23SIT60HS_UbUESw83POu1-55N_IuTqV38oW1qM/edit?usp=sharing

On the first official day of summer break we invite you to take a look at our list of items up for bid. Wrestling mats, weight equipment, gym floor, and scoreboards are all included. Bids are due by Friday, June 5. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Po7GKVQLtHurezKhBaCVg9WRamB7a1ty76_ZR19s5cA/edit?usp=sharing

Mr. O'Brien was recognized for his 16 years of teaching at Central. He received the traditional retirement bell from the CEA along with gifts and cards from Central Staff. We wish him all the best!

Reminder Central Elementary end of the year CCS assembly starts in 15 minutes! Central Community School District is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://aea1.zoom.us/j/96508328160?pwd=Y2NobEpvTWtSK1VIanJGOUY3by8yZz09 Meeting ID: 965 0832 8160 Password: 642355

The school garden has been planted! Thanks to all we have put time and effort into this project. If you are interested in helping in the garden over the summer please respond here, send an email to agritzner@central.k12.ia.us or call the school. Watch for future announcements about available produce from the garden this summer.

Congrats to the Class of 2020! View the Senior Academic Awards Presentation here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSQ0JdXDNYItlPAerZwRl9fBCpdf-YLpQibbiub_gCPfQhqqpgDHiPco5By8JnjnPLQ5fzsvoI2IZsr/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

To all Central Community families: Please hop in your vehicle and drive by the school this Thursday, May 21, between 6:00 and 6:30. Central staff will be out waving to families as they say Goodbye to students and the end of this crazy school year. Mr. O'Brien will be parked outside his shop so honk as you go by and wish him a very Happy Retirement! Hope to see you all there!

Due to technical difficulty, we had to live stream today’s commencement through our Facebook page. However, we have uploaded the video to our YouTube channel as well, that way you can share the link with those not on Facebook. -> https://youtu.be/bgpXmCn3h7w

A reminder that we will be attempting to live stream today’s commencement. We plan to stream on our YouTube channel -> bit.ly/centralcsd

Central Community updated Commencement plans can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c0l-4lhLY4YUI4ps_Wxb4J368FtVMwUxwQyCjlPBPy0/edit

Central Elementary End of the Year Virtual Assembly & Good-Bye Parade: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B3Fv1JDqH38jWRZ24VdomrDkolV7VH-kNFotMdv-ius/edit?usp=sharing

Central Community, Today I am reopening all outside Central School District facilities except the playground equipment. All other facilities are open and we ask those using our facilities to be mindful of social distancing requirements.