Central Elementary

Valentine's Day Art Classes for Parents January 30, 2024 at 10:30 at Central School in Room 38. Presented by Denae Senise. If you have any questions, please contact Gladys Zavala at 760 432-2431 or gzavala@eusd.org.

Parents/Guardians are invited to come join us! We value your feedback, comments, and your participation. Coffee with the principal is a time parents have to hear about school programs, gain instructional data knowledge, ask questions and share any concerns pertaining to our school. This school year there will be more sessions. Each session is designed to converse directly with the new principal, Sharill Cortez. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other parents and become involved in your child’s education. Scheduled thus far: January 26, 2024 April 26, 2024 In Room 38 at 8:30am *Light refreshments will be provided Any questions please contact Gladys Zavala, Family Liaison at 760-432-2431.

CENTRAL PARENTS: JOIN OUR PARENTING GROUP EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 12PM-2PM CLASSES WILL BE IN SPANISH AND IN ROOM 38 If interested in English Parent Group Classes please contact Vanessa at (760) 566-5036 TOPICS FROM THE INCREDIBLE YEARS PROGRAM THAT WILL BE DISCUSSED INCLUDE: - How to help parents better understand their child and how to strengthen family unity. PRESENTED BY: VISTA HILL PROMOTE! The meetings will run for 10 consecutive Wednesdays starting January 10th, 2024. To register, please contact: Vanessa Hernandez at (760) 566-5036 between the hours of 7:30am to 4pm Monday-Friday IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO REGISTER!

The GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE is next week. Monday, January 22 - We don’t hide from Kindness! Wear Camouflage! (If you don’t have camo, no worries, black or green.) Tuesday, January 23 - Show PAWSitivity day! (Wear a positive shirt!) Wednesday, January 24 - Team Kindness Day (Wear your favorite team attire or their colors) Thursday, January 25 - Dreaming of Kindness Day (Wear your Pajamas) Friday, January 26 - Central Cheetahs are Kind Day! (Wear your Central School shirt or Central School Colors!)

This Friday/ Este Viernes January 12, 2024/ 12 de Enero del 2024 Students will have minimum day/Estudiantes tendrán día mínimo. Dismissal @ 12:20pm Hora de Salida @ 12:20pm

Hello Central Families, There are still a few spots left in the following after-school classes: - MonArt (TK-K) - MonArt (3rd-5th) - Gardening (4th-5th) - STEAM (Ozobots) (3rd-5th) - Mad Science (3rd-5th) - American Sign Language (3rd-5th) - Dance to Evolve (3rd-5th) Classes start next week! Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesv4K4c4IXD9rEmBGNLP5F1Z2x_BXRVZRNHPmbMzMCdO3PSQ/viewform

Parents, please pick up any lost items from the front office before winter break. There are many BRAND NEW jackets. EVERYTHING will be donated to charity on December 23. Thank you.

It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of an upcoming change to our school. As you all know, Central is an amazing school with dedicated staff and parents working together to ensure we create students who are responsible, caring, and productive members of society. Yesterday, December 12th, I was approved by the Escondido Union School District Board of Education to be the L.R. Green Principal effective January 1, 2024. Please be assured that there will be a transition period as the district seeks a replacement and I will be here to ensure a seamless transition. Serving as the principal of Central has truly been an honor. I know Central will continue to be PAWS-OME! Please take a moment to fill out a brief questionnaire to give your input on the most important qualities you'd like to have in your next Principal: https://tejoin.com/scroll/927030366 Sincerely, Crystal Underhill

Friday, October 27 - Students should show school spirit by wearing their Central School shirt or Central School colors, blue and white. We are united in saying NO to drugs!

Dear Parents, Our next fundraiser is at PANDA EXPRESS this Thursday, October 26 from 10:00 AM to 09:30 PM. Treat your family to a great dinner and earn money for our school. Panda Express is located at 1485 E. Valley Parkway. Thank you for supporting Central Elementary! We'll see you there!

The San Diego County Office of Education and Computers2Kids are hosting an event for families to purchase affordable refurbished computers. Date: Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Location: East County Regional Education Center - ECREC 924 E. Main Street El Cajon CA 92021(Drive Thru Event). See attached or on this link: (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde0OQQHSouRLDxD1T9TakNk0JvWLfp6H5LaEAtJSRjFHfR4A/viewform) for details. Since July 2023 the partnership between SDCOE and Computers2Kids has provided more than 1,500 refurbished computers to 1,000 San Diego families. We hope your families are able to benefit from this event.

​Red Ribbon Week was created to help children say NO to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol. We have fun themes each day to help kids remember to reject negative influences and stay drug-free. Wednesday, October 25: Too Bright for Drugs! Wear bright or neon colors. Thursday, October 26: I am a Jean-Us! Wear jeans. Friday, October 27: Our School is Drug-Free! Wear your Central T-shirt or colors! Monday, October 30: Voting for my future to be drug free! Wear red, white, and blue. Tuesday, October 31: Let's Scare Drugs Away! Wear a costume.

The safety of students is our primary concern. As you come and go from school, please be mindful of students walking. We have noticed many cars speeding off from the curb and not watching for children. If you are walking with your child, please use the crosswalks and set a good example. Be patient and courteous. As always, if you would like to volunteer to help us monitor traffic before or after school, we welcome your participation.

Dear Families, For the safety of our children, our school campus will remain closed to all adults, at all times. Adults who have completed all EUSD volunteer guidelines and possess an approved Central Volunteer badge, or who have signed in at the front office are the only individuals allowed on campus. The only exception is for families of TK, K, and First grade students who are picking up students at the end of the school day. Those families must also exit with their children by way of the kindergarten gate immediately after picking up their child. To get cleared as a volunteer, log into EUSD.org and go to PARENTS and FAMILIES. From there, click on VOLUNTEERING AT EUSD and complete the appropriate form. Contact Gladys Zavala, Family Liaison once you have completed the process and she will provide your badge. Thank you for your cooperation.

Central families, If you would like some FREE non-perishable food, please stop by the Community Room off Broadway, near the Kinder gate. When: Every Friday of the month, from 2:00-2:50pm. For more information please contact: Gladys Zavala, Family Liaison at 760-432-2431.

PTA REMINDER! Central Elementary’s Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser is tomorrow, Thursday September 27, 2023 from 3-9pm. We hope to see all Cheetahs at Chuck E. Cheese in Escondido!

PTA Association Meeting this Wednesday @2:45 in Room 38 *Central T-shirt SALE $5 ONLY (cash or check) are sold in front of the school Thursday after school or Friday mornings by the Kinder gate.

One of the most helpful things that can be done by parents and teachers is to meet from time to time for the purpose of discussing the progress of your child. Conferences with parents will take place on Thursday, October 5 and Friday, October 6. These are non-school days for students. Our experience has shown that Parent-Teacher conferences are most beneficial when both parents and the teacher bring to the conference information that will support the child in having a successful school year. Paperwork will be sent home next week so you can sign up for a convenient time. Please complete the paperwork and return it to school promptly. Thank you.

Parents/Guardians are invited to come join us! We value your feedback, comments, and your participation. Coffee with the principal is the time parents have to hear about school programs, gain instructional data knowledge, ask questions & share any concerns pertaining to our school. This school year there will be 3 sessions, each session is designed to converse directly with the principal, Crystal Underhill. It’s also a great opportunity to meet other parents and become involved in your child’s education. When: September 15, 2023 January 19, 2024 April 26, 2024 In Room 38 at 8:30am *Light refreshments will be provided Any questions please contact Gladys Zavala, Family Liaison at 760-432-2431.

There is still time to sign up for After-School Classes: Yoga (1st - 2nd grades) - Wednesdays 2:50-3:50 Yoga: Girls on the Mat (3rd-5th) - Wednesdays 2:50-4:20 Invasion Games (4th-5th) - Mondays/Wednesdays 2:50-3:50 Volleyball (3rd-5th) - Mondays/ Wednesdays 2:50-3:50 Soccer (3rd-5th) - Tuesdays/Fridays 2:50-3:50 STEM - Ozobots (2nd-5th) - Mondays/ Wednesdays 2:50-3:50 American Sign Language (3rd-5th) - Wednesdays 2:50-3:50 Art (4th-5th) - Tuesday 2:50-3:50 Ballet Folklorico (3rd-5th) - Mondays 2:45-4:45 Theatre/Trinity (3rd-5th) - Monday and Wednesdays 2:45-4:45 Pley Sports (1st-5th) - Tuesdays 2:50-3:50 Dance to Evolve (TK-2nd) - Tuesdays 2:45-4:45 Learn more about the classes and add your child's name to the interest form by scanning the QR code in the image.