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May 2015
Central-Emerson School and Community Newsletter
Central-Emerson Community: A Safe, Caring Place to Learn, Grow and Make Friends
Heidi Rothgeb, Principal
Craig Church, Principal
Central Primary Center
Emerson Elementary
Main Of:ice: (360) 563-­‐4600
Main Of:ice: (360) 563-­‐7150
Attendance Line: (360) 563-­‐4602
Attendance Of:ice: (360) 563-­‐7156
May/June
Upcoming Dates :
May
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June
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AM Kindergarten attends
2nd Grade Field Trip
3rd Grade Field Trip, Padilla Bay
Mrs. Moritz
3rd Grade Field Trip, Padilla Bay
Ms. Tanner & Mrs. Rossall
PM Kindergarten attends
Kindergarten Field Trips
McDonald’s Fundraiser, 4:30-7:30 pm
2nd Grade Concert, 7 pm
Banding Together Field Trip & Concert
AM Kindergarten attends
1st Grade Field Trip
3rd Grade Field Trip, Snohomish
Mrs. Rossall & Mrs. Moritz
ELL Family Night, 6-7:30 pm, Central
3rd Grade Field Trip, Snoomish
Ms. Tanner
3rd Grade field Trip, SHS PAC,
Concert Rehearsal
3rd Grade Concert, 6:30 pm SHS PAC
PM Kindergarten attends
Reading Celebration & Pajama Day
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
4th Grade Field Trip, Tillicum Village
AM Kindergarten attends
2nd Grade visit to Emerson
2nd Grade Parent Night, 6:30pm,
Emerson Library
Central’s Fun Run
Dev. Preschool & ECEAP Last Day
CEC Fund Run, Emerson
PM Kindergarten attends
6th Grade Social, 1 - 3 pm, Emerson
Central Picnic with The Toucans
Steel Drum Band
Volunteer Breakfast, 7-30-8:30 am, EM
Gummy Bear Playday
End of Year Learning Celebration/
Field Day, Emerson
6th Grade Recognition Ceremony,
9 am, Emerson
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Emerson dismiss at 11:30 am
Clap Out
Central dismiss at 11:45 am
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Principal’s Message
Dear Central-Emerson Families,
As we walk into classrooms in our buildings it is amazing the
level of technology being used every day by staff and
students. As most of you are aware each room has a
Smartboard – which is an interactive whiteboard, a sound
field system and several desktop computers. In addition,
many of our rooms have tablets which are used for
independent practice and literacy groups. Also, many of our
teachers use tablets for assessment and instruction. Both
staffs are always looking for new ways to use technology to
support and encourage student learning. There are several
programs available for student use, based on age and ability. They include: Reflex Math, Reading Eggs, Accelerated
Reader, World book Encyclopedia, Overdrive e-books, Nat
Geo for kids and the district’s Destiny catalog. Our Teacher
Librarians (Mrs. Granger and Mrs. Stewart) are teaching
students basic technology, and research skills. Recently
Snohomish passed a Technology bond and currently there is a
team of educators and community members looking at where
we are and what our needs and opportunities for technology
will be in the future. It is exciting to see how these students
are using these tools and resources in their learning!
Kind regards,
Heidi Rothgeb Craig Church
Principal
Principal
Central Primary
Emerson Elementary
Emerson
News
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2nd Grade Visitation:
Central’s 2nd graders will
be visiting Emerson on
June 1. That same
evening, 2nd grade
families are invited to
join us to meet Emerson
staff and get a tour of
the school from
6:30-7:30 p.m
On May 11, from
4:30-7:30 p.m., the 6th grade
teachers will be serving
dinner at McDonald’s on Ave
D! This fundraiser will
benefit current and future
6th grade students. Don’t
miss out on the fun!!
Looking Ahead
June 25th th
August 24 September 3rd September 9th !
BANDING TOGETHER
McDonald’s
Fundraiser:
Emerson Office Closes for Summer
Emerson office re-opens for registrations
Emerson class lists posted at 4:00 p.m.
First Day of School
Band students from Emerson will visit Centennial Middle School to rehearse together on May 12th. This same evening, at 7:00 pm, all Emerson band students and Centennial students will perform a concert for parents at Centennial. This is a wonderful opportunity for upcoming 7th graders.
Volunteer Breakfast:
Emerson will be holding their annual
volunteer breakfast on May 8th from
7:30-8:30 am in the Emerson Library and
then join us for our recognition assembly
from 8:30-9:00 am in the Emerson Gym.
Central Primary News
Please remember that students should arrive at
school at 8:25 when the classrooms open, unless they
are eating breakfast (open at 8:05) or attending book
club in the library (starts at 8:15).
Please call our 24 attendance line at (360)
563-4602 to report and excuse absences.
Absences must be excused before 9 am or you will
receive an automated attendance call from the
school.
Changes In Your Student’s Afternoon
Plans:
If plans change during the day, please
call the office as early as possible so we
can make sure the teacher and the
student are notified in time to make the
right connection (notes are preferred).
Mark your calendars for the Central’s Picnic June 5th
Central family and friends are invited to a1end the End of Year Picnic Entertainment will be provided by the Toucan Steel Drum Band
11:00 Kindergarten 11:30 First Grade 12:00 Second Grade
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Central Primary News (continued)
We love our Watch D.O.G.S.
(Dad’s Of Great Students)
We still have upcoming openings for you to
come spend the day at school being our
Watch DOG. You must have a volunteer
clearance on file. If you have questions or
would like to set up a date please call Jami
Cross at 360-563-4603 between 9:00 am
and 2:00 pm.
Reading Celebration & Pajama Day –
Friday, May 22nd
This is our year end event to celebrate all of the
reading that has taken place this year. The students
have worked hard at home with our Book Club
program, Family Learning Nights, Reading Calendars
and at school with Tigers Read, our new reading
promotion program, and Accelerated Reader. All
students are invited to wear their pajamas to school.
(Appropriate clothing please, such as pj tops and
bottoms, robes and slippers.)
Field Trips – Mark your calendars
5/4
2nd Gr Field Trip
5/11 Kindergarten Field Trip
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5/18 1 Gr Field Trip
6/1
2nd Grade visits Emerson
Please watch your student’s Thursday Folder for upcoming information from your teachers
regarding classroom field trips. Please be sure to return both the permission slip and the
requested donation as soon as possible once the form goes home. Unfortunately, if the permission
slip is not returned the student will not be able to attend the field trip. Sign up to be a volunteer
chaperone with your student’s teacher. A volunteer clearance is required (which takes a minimum of
one week for processing) along with the field trip fee to reserve your spot.
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Central Primary - Emerson News
Please check
the LOST and
FOUND rack
for your missing
items. All
unclaimed items
will be donated
to charity in
June.
Have you moved?
Please make sure
to update your
telephone and
address
information with
the office if you
have had any
changes to your
contact
information.
Parents…PLEASE
remember to use the
crosswalk when
dropping off and
picking up your child. It is very dangerous
crossing in front of
cars, busses and waiting
cars in our pull-thru
area. Please help us to
teach our students
important safety
habits. Thank you!
Important Health Room Notice
Any students with medications in
the Health Room must have their
parent pick up the medications on
the last day of school, Friday, June
11, 2015. Any medications left at
school after June 12th will be
disposed of properly. If your child
will be receiving medications
during the school day next year,
please make sure that the
appropriate forms are completed
by both yourself and the physician. These forms are available on our
district website or in the Health
Room. !
Central Primary - Emerson News
As the weather warms please remember our school DRESS POLICY
Extremes in fashions, which distract from the teaching/learning process such as cutoffs,
halters, tops with bare midriffs, tank tops are not conducive to an educational environment.
High heeled shoes, thongs and sandals could be dangerous at recess and PE and are best left at
home. Girls and boys may wear walking shorts during warm weather. When standing erect with
hands at the side, fingers should not be able to touch skin. Thank you.
Volunteers/Parents
In order to volunteer in the classroom or to attend field trips you must complete the attached State
Patrol background check. It needs to be turned into our school office at least one week prior to being
in the building or going on the field trip. The approval is good for two years and will stay on file with
Central and Emerson.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. It is our goal to ensure our students safety at all times
and we are obligated to follow this district policy and state law (RCW 28A.320.155). If you have any
questions, please call our school office at 360.563.4600.
If you will be in the building during school hours, please be sure to stop at the school office, sign
in and pick up a visitor badge.
Safety is Our Focus
We are concerned about your child’s safety. If you come to pick up your child at the end of the day,
please park along the street in a legal parking area. We need to keep our parking lot open for busses to
travel through.
Also, PLEASE remind your children about the rules of safety when crossing the parking lot or the street.
• Never walk between busses
• Wait for a crossing guard to safely cross you
• Cross the street only at crosswalks
• Never run in front or back of cars in the street
Encouraging your children to follow these guidelines, as we always do at Central and Emerson, will ensure
their safety.
Registration for 2015-2016
Please pass the word… register NOW for Kindergarten. If your student currently attends
Central and will continue at either Central or Emerson next year, you do not need to re-register
them for next school year. If your student will not be attending Central or Emerson next year
please inform your school office as soon as possible.
Parents have the right to request information on the professional qualifications of their student’s classroom
teachers.