Reading and Math Jackals Challenge a total success!

READ AND SCORCE WITH THE
JACKALS PROGRAM this year has reached
new heights! Thanks to JORDAN
PIETRUS, from the Elmira Jackals, along
with Ms. Bryant helped to encourage students to read more at home, answer and create math word
problems. Ms. Bryant and Mrs. Sotero have received many letters from CS parents thanking them for
the impact the reading & math program has made on their child. Students loving to read; that is exactly
what the CS team hoped the program would encourage! Thank you to the Elmira Jackals for coming to
play hockey with our students, provide them with signed banners and stickers!
Reading and Math Jackals Challenge
a total success!
More photos on page 6
BUILDING DOORS WILL BE LOCKED
As part of the District-wide security system and our emphasis on safety, the building doors will be locked during the day.
Both of the main lobby entrance doors have a white box. Please push the button, wait for a response and you will be
buzzed into the building. We may ask you to look toward the camera or identify yourself by speaking into the white box.
Once you enter the building, please report directly to the office to sign in and pick up a visitor’s badge.
Visitors to the Schools – to maintain a safe place for our children to work and learn, certain limits
must be set for visits by parents and other agencies. For these reasons, the following rules apply to
ALL visitors to the school.
Access to the elementary building will be through the main entrance ONLY. This entrance will be open for
students and visitors from 8:00 - 2:25 PM.
ALL VISITORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN IN AT THE MAIN OFFICE IMMEDIATELY UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING TO RECEIVE A VISITOR’S PASS WHICH MUST BE
WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE SCHOOL OR ON THE SCHOOL GROUNDS.
Also, as parents arrive in the morning with children, please remain in the lobby area, children must learn to
proceed to the room on their own.
Teachers are expected NOT to take class time to discuss individual matters with visitors.
Visitors attending school functions that are open to the public such as parent teacher organization (PTO)
meetings or public gatherings are not required to register.
Any consumables (food, beverages, etc.) brought in by visitors are subject to search and / or inspection .
Please note these district rules are approved by the Horseheads Board of Education. These safety procedures need your
support. If you have any questions regarding these procedures, please call the office. Thank you in advance for your help
and support with keeping safety a priority
GUIDELINES FOR CLASSROOM PARTIES / CELEBRATIONS
If bringing food to your child’s class such as drinks, cakes or pastries, the following guidelines should be used:
 Please notify the teacher and get their permission first.
 Immediately after cooking, if possible, items should be wrapped individually (i.e. cookies, muffins,
cupcakes, etc.).
 The Chemung County Health department makes these additional requests:
COLD FOODS SHOULD BE REFRIGERATED IMMEDIATLEY AND HELD BELOW 45 DEGREES
FAHRENHEIT.
HANDS SHOULD BE WASHED BEFORE FOOD PREP AND THEN YOU SHOULD NOT TOUCH FOODS AFTER
THEY ARE COOKED.
GLOVES, TONGS OR DELI PAPER SHOULD BE USED SO THERE IS NO BAREHANDED CONTACT WITH FOOD
AFTER PREPARATION. Following the above practices will help to protect your children against food-borne illness.
MEDICATION IN SCHOOL - If a student needs any form of medication at school, a written physician’s prescription and written
parental consent are necessary. Any medication should be brought in the original container to the health office where it will be stored
and dispensed. Please contact Mrs. Davies with further questions.
The Dignity Act Coordinator (DAC) for CENTER STREET is Patricia Sotero. Complaints regarding
discrimination, harassment, or bullying of any student should be referred to Patricia Sotero at 795-2580 x 2600.
The Dignity Act Coordinator for the Horseheads Central School District is Judith Christiansen. Mrs. Christiansen
may be reached at One Raider Lane, Horseheads, NY 14845, 607-739-5601, x4211.
Safe Schools Line - To report a concern, rumor, or other safety issue - call 795-2044 or 1-800-305-4984.
Line is available 24 hours a day - ALL CALLS ARE ANONYMOUS AND CONFIDENTIAL.
The Horseheads Central School District offers educational programs without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, or disability.
Inquiries regarding this policy may be made to Judy Christiansen, Title IX Coordinator, or Kim Williams, Section 504 Coordinator,
Horseheads Central School District, One Raider Lane, Horseheads, NY 14845 (607) 739-5601
Dear Parent (s) / Caregiver (s),
Happy New Year to you and your family!
New Year is a time to look back and a time to dream for the future. Reflection is powerful, it allows
time to evaluate, appreciate, and generate. Things have gone well for us in recent months, some
would say very well. Everyone in our community has a lot to be proud of, and as we continue to work
together, our children at Center Street succeed.
We look ahead to 2014 and the many fantastic opportunities it affords us. As we continue our
successful character education program, our word of the month is FAIRNESS. Our theme for this
month is always fairness for all. Fairness is being open-minded and listening to others. Eleanor
Roosevelt said, “It is not fair to ask of someone else what you are not willing to do
yourself.”
I look forward to all the inspiring things we will be working on to better our school, community, and
the world. The Student Council has outstanding plans for the students at Center Street to participate
in for the entire building to enjoy. The most exciting news of all is that our students are leading us by
example!
Center Street Elementary Contact Information
812 Center Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
607-795-2580
Patricia Sotero, Principal
Kathy Wigsten, Secretary
Trishia Alexander, Attendance Clerk
Annette Cobb, Nurse
www.horseheadsdistrict.com
Stacey Huftalen, PTO President
Shannon McInerney, PTO Vice President
Michelle Gryska, PTO Secretary
Melissa Yearick, PTO Treasurer
Newsletter in Color: http://www.horseheadsdistrict.com/centerst/csnews.cfm
This month’s Character Education word is FAIRNESS. Play by the rules • Take turns
and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t
blame others carelessly • Treat all people fairly
Michelle Amponsah
Gabby Blowers
Lily Blowers
Matthew Eames
Lucas Granger
Mickayla Gryksa
Trevor Howard
Makenzie Jackson
Casey Klossner
Antonio Montero
Gabriella Plaskie
Mackenzie Schrock
Aiden Sunquist
Jenessa Trumbull
The CS Student Council volunteered with the
Salvation Army on Sunday, Dec. 1st 10:00 – 12:00
and help to raise over 100.00 in that short time.
Lorraine Packard is the Student Council Advisor
COME SEE CENTER STREET ELEMENTARY STUDENTS SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM!
*ALL 4th GRADE STUDENTS SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM GET INTO THE GAME FOR FREE*
FRIDAY JANUARY 10TH
GAME TIME: 7:05 P.M.
TICKETS: $10
Come and Enjoy a Night of Action-Packed Hockey with the students and faculty
of Center Street Elementary, your Family, and your Friends for only $ 10 a Ticket!
In order to purchase your tickets, you must fill out the bottom of this flyer
and return it to Ms. Hamilton with your payment.
All Center Street Elementary Students in attendance will receive a
coupon good for one free hour at Party Central!
TICKETS WILL BE READY FOR PICK UP ON GAMEDAY AT GROUP PICKUP.
CALL FIRST ARENA AT 607-734-7825 X 711 FOR QUESTIONS
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Please tear off and return with your check payable to “First Arena”
I would like______X $10.00 tickets = Total $______Ck #________
I need____ free ticket(s) for student(s) singing.
Name______________________ Email______________________
Address____________________________Phone______________
City_________________________State______Zip_____________
Method of Payment (Circle One)
Cash
Check
MUST TURN IN TO MS. HAMILTON BY WEDNESDAY 1/8/14
(voucher is not redeemable with other promotions)
The Good Apple Award is a tool to promote pride, self-esteem and positive character development. All faculty
and staff nominate students exhibiting good character. At the end of each month, the principal will announce the
recipients names, and will present the students with their award during their scheduled lunch time. A bulletin
board is in the Main Lobby to display each month’s recipients. The following students earned a good apple
award for showing exceptional character during this month.
The following students received Good Apple Award Certificates for December.
Duff
Eve
K
Campbell
Cheylee
2
Grant
Connor
3
Wood
Grace
3
French
Ellie
K
French
Caiden
2
Johnson
Arianna
3
Granger
Lucas
4
Hart
McKenzie
K
Furniss
Logan
2
Parinowa
Lillian
3
Packard
Olivia
4
Rathbun
Kayla
K
Lohmuller
Shane
2
Potter
Ryleigh
3
Vischansky
Ben
K
Schrock
Dylan
2
Raupers
Ethan
3
Williams
Max
K
Webb
Nicholas
2
Spencer
Garrett
3
Ellis-Gray
Haley
1
Bachert
Emma
3
Walton
Devon
3
Pardy
Adreonna
1
Dailey
Zachary
3
Watson
Ian
3
RED & GREEN
DAY
Come for Coffee, January 7th at 6:00 - before the monthly PTO meeting (first Tuesday of every
month). Come for Coffee is a time to meet with the principal and discuss any questions or
concerns you may have. Looking forward to seeing you in there.
Clip Box Tops - earn cash for our school!
Our school wide goal for collecting Box Tops is even BIGGER this year, which means
our contests are going to be even BIGGER this year,
which means our prizes will be even BIGGER this year!!
This year you will be competing for prizes & classroom parties
by your GRADE LEVEL!
Will the First graders win? Second graders? Let’s see!
Reading is important to learning, and it allows us to laugh, travel, and pass through different
time zones without even leaving our seats. Mrs. Sotero enjoys listening to the children read to
her each and every week whether it is a new book the students read or a story they wrote
themselves. The students then receive a blue ribbon from Mrs. Sotero - “Super Star Student.”
The World’s Largest Kids’ Art Museum
Dear Parents,
If you have not yet opened your child's online art gallery through Artsonia.com,
please do so. Mrs. Spencer has been consistently uploading artwork to our
student’s individual galleries. It is a great way to support your school while
expressing your family’s appreciation of your child's artwork. Registration slips are
being sent home monthly for parents who have not yet opened their child's account.
Once opened, all you need to do is Google Artsonia, type in Center Street, and your
child's first name in the appropriate places. You only need the assigned password on
Also, please note the art room continuously is in need of egg cartons.
Thank you so much and have a great holiday!!! Mrs. Klossner
A very special
Thank you to
Sun
Guiseppi’s Pizza
for donating the
HOT DELICIOUS
Pizza for our
Cafeteria
Character
5
Education
Program! The
children loved it!
January 2014 - “FAIRNESS”
Mon
6
Day 1 7 Day 2
FIRST DAY
BACK TO Come for Coffee
SCHOOL 6:00
13
Have a
Wonderful
Holiday Break
19
and
we’ll see you next
year!!
20
26
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
8
Day 3 9
Day 4 10
Day 6 14
Day 5 11
4th Grade Singing at
the Jackals Game
Box Top Contest PTO Meeting 6:30
begins
Gym days are
sneaker days—
12
more fun that way.
Center Street has a
Facebook page. Please
“like” us to read about
activities, events, and
other important
information about our
school.
Tue
Day 1 15
Day 2 16
Day 3 17
Day 4 18
CSE Meetings
21
Day 5 22
MLK JR DAY
NO
SCHOOL Book Exchange
27
Day 3 28
SBT Mtg 2:45
Day 6
Book Exchange
Day 4 29
23
Day 1 24
Book Exchange
Day 5 30
Day 2 25
Marvelous Math
Assembly
Marking Period ends
Day 6 31
Day 1
Report Cards go
Chemung River
Project visiting 4th home
grade classrooms Box Top Contest
ends