Central CSD

National School Breakfast Week celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This year’s theme, "Score Big with School Breakfast," reminds parents and stakeholders that a healthy school breakfast helps ensure students’ academic success in school so they can “score big” and reach their goals. Central serves on average 16,020 breakfasts every year. Central's National School Breakfast Week Menu Monday-Ham/Egg Breakfast Bar Tuesday-Breakfast Pizza Wednesday-Cheese Omelet and Toast Thursday-Pancake on Stick Friday-No School

Central Community, Check out a short update about the district by following the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19zFq9GF0ZWR-t_DBrAAoIYM9v6DDv3O3pky4S7R8DjY/edit?usp=sharing

Reminder: There is still time to sign up for 7th-12th grade Parent-Teacher Conferences next week. Go to Central Parent-Teacher Conferences Scheduler. The deadline to sign up for Tuesday's conferences is Monday at noon and the deadline to sign up for Thursday's conferences is Wednesday at noon. Conference times are available on: Tuesday, March 9th 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11th 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. If you have any questions or issues scheduling conferences, call Central School at (563) 245-1750 or email Mrs. Healy at nhealy@central.k12.ia.us https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xmoomzcg-pIUooKgISQvxUnaCwJl-gd5slEXtJZyhHw/edit?usp=sharing

NHS Blood Drive is today from 10-3 in the gym! If you are donating, you may use the funeral home parking lot. Thanks for your support!

6th grade tried some sightless weaving to understand what the character Phillip dealt with in our novel reading if The Cay by Theodore Taylor.

The Central Perk Cafe will be open on Wednesday and Friday mornings this week from 7:40-8:10 in the concession stand. High School Students and Staff are invited to stop by and purchase beverages before first hour. Check out the menu below. #ClaytonCountyBEST

Reminder of the Registration Info Night tonight happening at 6:00 and 6:45PM in the Auditorium. This is for current 8th-11th grade students and their parents/guardians. Students will need to bring their iPads. See you then!

7-12 Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up Please call 245-1750 with any questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xmoomzcg-pIUooKgISQvxUnaCwJl-gd5slEXtJZyhHw/edit?usp=sharing

Central's Creative Writing class used marshmallows to learn about the writing process!

If you have a student who will be entering 9th-12th grade this fall 2021, plan to attend this informational event regarding Registration for the 2021-2022 school year! We will discuss graduation requirements, course offerings, college credit options, and on-the-job training opportunities for our high school students. Students will also finalize their 4 year academic plans with their parents. Current 8th grade students and parents are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to attend! We will have 2 sessions - the first will start at 6:00PM and the second will begin at 6:45PM. Session will be held in the auditorium. Hope to see you there!

7th graders in English class worked hard on the Long Walk to Water unit so we played collaborative games to close out the week. They had a good time and worked so well together!

Central FFA students had a fun and busy week celebrating National FFA week. FFA students held a staff appreciation breakfast, participated in Ag Olympics, and Drive Your Tractor to School.

Meet Central FFA member Caitlyn Druecker. Caitlyn's supervised agricultural experience is working on her family's farm in a placement project. Her duties include helping with their cattle and goats, assisting in combining at harvest, baling hay, and operating machinery. Students are working hard right now establishing their SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects. These projects lead to the student having the ability to apply for proficiency awards and earn the various degrees within the chapter and beyond. Members can continue their FFA journey by becoming Greenhand and Chapter degree recipients. This could also lead to the Iowa and American FFA degrees as well.

Central FFA member Dani's supervised agricultural experience is being employed at Wilke's, which is a family owned grocery store in Elkader. Some of Dani's duties include: stocking shelves, carrying groceries to vehicles, checking groceries out, and cleaning floors. Dani is working hard right now establishing her SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) project. These projects lead to the student having the ability to apply for proficiency awards and earn the various degrees within the chapter and beyond.

Mr. Douglas, the host of our virtual assembly trivia game Centrivia, is dressed for this month’s topic of questions: Cold. All questions and/or answers included the word “cold.”

February Fine Arts Student of the Month Anna Hauschild Anna was nominated for being very coachable and dependable. She has only been involved in the fine arts in behind-the-scenes roles prior to this spring and currently Anna is rehearsing diligently to participate in individual speech. Anna has been self-motivated, prepared, and ready to learn at each rehearsal. The nominating coach, Mrs. Yanda, wrote, "Anna has worked hard on her own to be prepared and has scheduled additional practices to be sure to be the best she possibly can be."

Students are working hard right now establishing their SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects. These projects lead to the student having the ability to apply for proficiency awards and earn the various degrees within the chapter and beyond. The members can continue their FFA journey by becoming Greenhand and Chapter degree recipients. This could also lead to the Iowa and American FFA degrees as well. Meet Tristan Weigand, along with other fellow FFA members Daniel Royer and Nate Shirbroun, (not pictured) are beginning a tractor restoration project for fair.

Quintin Schaffer's supervised agricultural experience is working on his family's farm in a placement project. His duties include doing some field work and helping take care of cattle. Central students are working hard right now establishing their SAE (Supervised Agricultural Experience) projects. These projects lead to the student having the ability to apply for proficiency awards and earn the various degrees within the chapter and beyond. Members can continue their FFA journey by becoming Greenhand and Chapter degree recipients. This could also lead to the Iowa and American FFA degrees as well.

Congratulations to the February Student Athletes of the Month sponsored by Brown's Sale & Leasing. The February male student-athlete of the month is a person who is not limited to a certain position on the team. When he was needed to move to a different position on the court this year, he took on the challenge with energy and enthusiasm. At the beginning of this season he did not dress varsity but due to his daily approach that allowed for continuous improvement, he was a contributing member to the varsity team at the end of the season. Additionally, his positive attitude resulted in a positive leadership role throughout the season, leading by example and verbally. His coaches described him as a teammate that never points fingers when things go wrong, and while his physical skills have brought him success, his individual character is what made the success possible. The February Male Student-Athlete of the Month is Elliott Kelly. The February female student-athlete of the month is described as a person who works very hard in practice and in games. Her coaches commented on her aggressive approach and how the team has benefited from her attitude. Her love of the defensive side of basketball has resulted in many turnovers for opponents this season. Additionally, her hard work has allowed her to improve her offensive skills in many ways. Her coaches attribute all of this improvement and success to the attitude she chooses to have each day. She is willing to learn from coaches and those around her. In summary, this young woman has put in the appropriate time and effort that is necessary to be successful. The February Female Student-Athlete of the Month is Gracie Cummer.

The 7th grade class working with thermal energy and energy transfer.