October 20-26th is America’s Safe Schools Week! This initiative was started by the National School Safety Center to promote safety and security in schools across the nation.
Check out Oregon’s safety tip line: https://www.safeoregon.com/
Please read for Holloween Party expectations at Central. > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yi_yXkoimr3fqIuysikf7Enxf6UDVtk7fnwPpSW8PE4/edit?usp=sharing
Cougar Family! Tomorrow is Crazy Sock Day at Central. Students can also participate by wearing red/cougar gear!
Families who wish to participate in dressing up for Halloween on October 31, need to send their students dressed in Halloween costumes that are appropriate for the day. Students who do not wish to wear costumes will still be included in activities. Here are some guidelines to follow as you decide what costume is best for your student:
Costumes should allow students to complete educational activities and tasks (PE, recess, independent restroom breaks, etc.).
No inflatable costumes - students can’t sit, stand, eat, move and do educational activities in them.
As always, costume masks that cover the entire head of a student will not be allowed.
No face paint will be allowed.
Cougar Family!
As the temperatures drop and the wind picks up, students must bundle up for outdoor play. Please remember to send your child to school with warm coats, hats, gloves, and sturdy shoes. Labeling these items with your child’s name is a big help in making sure the items get back to their owner if misplaced!
Students typically go outside for recess twice a day unless the wind chill brings temperatures below 20 degrees, or we experience heavy rain or unsafe playground conditions. Our playground is located at the back of the building, which doesn’t get much sun in the winter, making the area prone to being wet and slippery. Thank you!
Cougar Family! Conferences are coming up at the end of October. Please view this document to sign up using ParentVue - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pl1uLt8d3JAklSIpUStPv_NuuyZz5K5HXnWNz0CQVA4/edit?usp=sharing
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Learn what you can do at https://www.pacer.org/bullying/
Cougar Family, here is an update on our attendance challenges for this month! 1) Cougar Challenge: all students can earn a price for completion of this scavenger hunt each month. 2) Island City and Central first grades are going head to head to secure the Attendance Trophy for the month. 3) All grade levels at Central are trying to have the highest percentage for a grade level prize. We are almost at 94% attendance rate on the year!! Students are excited to be at school. Thank you parents/guardians for your support and partnership!
Cougar Family! Conferences are coming up at the end of October. Please view this document to sign up using ParentVue - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pl1uLt8d3JAklSIpUStPv_NuuyZz5K5HXnWNz0CQVA4/edit?usp=sharing
Cougar Family! Today is the last day to order Cougar Gear for our PTO fundraiser! There is also an option to donate a t-shirt if you would like to. Here is the link > https://centralspirit24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Cougar Family! Please see our guidelines around drop-off and pick-up at Central. Thanks for all of your support in keeping all students safe! > https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oXCJsineW7WU0rBwWJdWc5eB6szI-Gf1MPhuIIP1NEY/edit
Cougar Family! Please see the link below to order Cougar Gear. This is a great fundraiser for our PTO and gives the students something to wear for our Cougar Days! The deadline is October 8th.>> https://centralspirit24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Cougar Families, School Picture Day is tomorrow. Please view this document to understand the process of ordering pictures this year! > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yl1TWUS_9kuG17CY-Gg4fufjF7BYsXOP/view?usp=sharing
Grab your favorite @dutchbroscoffee drink and help a great cause Friday, Sep. 20! @dutchbros.lagrande will donate $1 from every drink sold to the LHS Tiger Booster Club! Thank you La Grande Dutch Bros!
EnergyTrust of Oregon is sponsoring a FREE DIY Workshop to get your home ready for winter. Attend to learn tips and tricks to help keep your home cozy and energy efficient. Food is provided and you will leave with a free take-home weatherization kit!
Thursday, October 10th from 6-7:30 PM. La Grande High School, CTE classroom. Sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-your-home-winter-ready-la-grande-tickets-1010853248277?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Walk and Roll to school on October 9th!!
PTO Meeting: Cougar Family, please join us for the first 24/25 Central PTO meeting! 6:30 PM on September 19th in the Central Library! See you there.
Cougar Families, School Picture Day is on September 24th. Please view this document to understand the process of ordering pictures this year! > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yl1TWUS_9kuG17CY-Gg4fufjF7BYsXOP/view?usp=sharing
Our fall Red Cross blood drive will be Thursday, October 17th, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at La Grande High School. Please consider giving the gift of life. You will need to park in the staff parking lot at La Grande High School and enter through the main entrance. Please check in the main office before coming down to donate. Here is the link for signing up for a time:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
Central Family! As you know, we are in an attendance challenge with Island City Elementary! We are very close to having higher attendance this month and winning the trophy!! Tomorrow we are going for 100% attendance at Central! Students are also working hard on finishing their Cougar Challenge for September! Go Cougars!