Central CSD

The 5th and 6th graders came in from library yesterday to present a finished project to the kindergartens. They wrote stories to go along with wordless picture books.

First grade came to second grade with their kindness activity. The students popped balloons and read jokes that were inside.

Tonight kicks off the food drive hosted by the Central girls basketball team and student body. Please consider bringing a non perishable food item to the game. A donation box will be at the gate when you arrive. All items will be donated to the local food shelf in time for the holidays. Go Warriors!

Abby from Osborne came to Mr. Rodenberg's room and the kids got to see a salamander and a turtle.

Preschool started their kindness calendar today. Preschool invited Kindergarten to come up to decorate cookies and play during center time. Preschool then challenged Kindergarten to do something kind for First Grade.

New Rule Change: Starting today any student not involved with extra-curricular activities will not be allowed in the school after 4:00 p.m.

I received this message from our construction supervisor. Just another day of Central staff and students making me proud!

Take the night off of cooking and stay for the 5-12 instrumental concert. A full night of entertainment.

Kindergartners working on fluffy puppies in Ms. Recker's art class.

Check out these Warrior items the youth basketball girls are selling. https://shop.envisiontees.com/central_elkader_basketball

Central staff learning about DOK levels. Each learning standard has a learning level tied to it. The new State Assessment will look different!

Central is kicking off our holiday food drive. Donation Ideas but no limited to: Applesauce Pasta Sauce Cake mixes Jelly Juice Canned Meals Jello Canned Soups Noodles Canned Vegetables Other needed non food products: Hand Soap Paper Towels Toilet Paper Kleenex Toothpaste Shampoo/Conditioner Thank you in advance to all who donate. We will keep you updated on how the collection is coming.

Central students in Mr. O'Brien's Construction class are in action at the ABC Construction Contest today in Des Moines.

The 7th grade science class is learning about static electricity using a Van de Graaff machine.

Thank you to the JH band students for the holiday cheer this morning.

The high school wrestling meet has been moved up to 5:00 PM tonight at Starmont.

Mr. O'brien's class toured a swine facility this morning and brought back lots of interesting information. Bio security is very important. All air for the building is brought in through filters that can screen out bacteria and viruses. The filters for the 2500 sow facility cost $250,000 but should last 2-3 years. The unit does shower in shower out whenever you enter or leave. Travis Hanaway, the manager said he has taken as many as 12 showers per day. To seal the buildings and make them air tight the construction company used a semi load of caulk. They farrow 120 sows per week and the pigs are weaned at 18-21 days of age. The owners finish to market all the pigs produced. When you enter the buildings the fans blow out at you so no unfiltered outside air gets in. The unit employs 9 people when in full production. We would like to thank Travis and the owners for giving us the opportunity to see a modern swine farrowing facility.

Collaborating to throw and catch a bean bag.

Holiday cheer on Wednesday morning at Central.

On November 26th, our Healthy Schools Healthy Students grant continued with our first monthly cafeteria coaching. Five high school students volunteered to coach our 4th graders at lunchtime. At this lunchtime, hummus dip was offered to students to try.