Central CSD

The 7-12 teachers held their regularly scheduled staff meeting virtually this morning.

Central has a few items that are no longer needed and we have set them out by the old bus barn below the school. No holds, if interested please stop down and pick them up.

Resources from Please Pass the Love for students of all ages can be found here: https://www.pleasepassthelove.org/covid-19-resources There's virtual story time for elementary kids, art sharing, coping skills groups, and virtual support groups for teens who just want to talk.

Central Community, Clayton County has it's first confirmed COVID-19 case. Due to this I am shutting all of our facilities down to non-essential workers and visitors. This includes our athletic facilities and playground. I am working directly with the Elkader Police Department and they will be enforcing this order. The district office will remain open at this time but we will not allow any visitors who do not have an approved appointment. Please talk with your kids about the importance of self-isolation. I am hearing a lot of reports about our students getting together, this puts everyone at risk. More information will come as I receive it. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. Together we will get through this! -Mr. Trenkamp

Here is the direct link to the resource page that was shared earlier this week. This can also be found on the Central website under the news tab. If you have any questions, please call 245-1750. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z1OCi7Bj4aBAY_5dhs6l-FRDAyMY6IP9WUU-n5yIJeM/edit#heading=h.r2sxve6d4mro

Chat Live with Iowa College Access Network! Starting Wednesday, March 25, at 2PM, ICAN will go live at least once per day on Facebook and Twitter to discuss important college planning topics and answer questions. https://www.facebook.com/ICANsucceed/ Twitter: @icansucceed

How to decrease anxiety

Central Community, below please read my COVID-19 update here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qTalbThCs63K2dPu6JqFqlEAanlVIjpuTFW0QElvNy8/edit?usp=sharing

Fear and anxiety are just emotions, they are normal and neither good nor bad. Our power lies in how we respond to our emotions. Here are some tips to help your kids who may be experiencing some of these emotions. -Mrs. Cobie-Nuss

Not to worry about the eggs that were placed in the incubator in Ms. Gritzner 's room. I have them safely set up in my garage. And as you can see there is even a body guard. Hatch date expected to begin April 1st. Will keep updates posted and videos of the hatching.

Central Warriors, Tomorrow I am meeting with our staff to develop a list of resources you can use at home. The district office will be closed Friday so we hope to have our list posted to our website early next week. In the meantime please follow the guidance of social distancing. I'd also challenge all of you to take some time and turn off social media and the news. Enjoy your time with your family and tune out the negative noise. Remember, our kids are watching us. Thank you for your continued support and understanding, stay healthy and together we will get through this.

Previous message should have said Tuesday, March 17th instead of Thursday, March 17th.

Central Warriors, Central will be closed through April 12, 2020 and plans to start back up on Monday, April 13, 2020. This includes all activities and events. The building will be open Thursday, March 17, 7:30 AM to noon for students and staff to come and collect their personal belongings. After that Central facilities will be closed unless arrangements are made with the district office. Again, thank you for your patience and understanding.

Please spread the word that preschool registration scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. We will update when we know more about the situation. Thank you!

This message is regarding online college classes. Students taking online college classes should continue with their classes as scheduled. Please check your email frequently for updates from me or your instructors! Thank you!

Central is looking for a Head Softball Coach for the 2020 season. If you do not have a Coaching Authorization we can help with that. Anyone who is interested in the position can email Mr. Reinhart, areinhart@central.k12.ia.us.

Central Warriors, Governor Reynolds has a press conference scheduled for 4:30 today. Directly following the press conference, Keystone AEA Superintendents are meeting to discuss the Governor's message. We will provide more information after these meetings. This is a friendly reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences are canceled tonight. The Central School Board meeting will remain scheduled and is open to the public. We ask everyone to follow the guidelines set forth by the CDC and IDPH. Thank you for your patience and support.

Central Warriors, Following Governor Reynold's recommendation, Central will not have school tomorrow (Monday, March 16). We will provide further information tomorrow after the Governor's Press Conference.

Seniors: reminder that today is the last day to submit your application for the Central Community Scholarship Foundation! Go to www.centralcommunityscholars.org

Central held its own State Contest today with 8 students and 11 performances, earning 9 overall Division 1 ratings, 2 Division 2 ratings, and had 3 students' performances earning All-State Honors.