Central Elementary August 16, 2011
Mrs. Krutz, Principal
Central Elementary - Children First
The Central Elementary faculty and staff, with the support of parents and community, recognize the needs of every child, establish a nurturing environment, and facilitate the development of lifelong learners. Opportunities are provided for students to think creatively, learn to make responsible decisions, and meet with academic success.
Central Elementary Accolades
Central Elementary is a Four Star School Combined Indiana Statewide Testing for
Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) passing percentages
Top 25th percentile for each grade level. Must make AYP –
student performance and participation rates on the (ISTEP+) assessments in English/language arts and mathematics and student attendance
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Central Elementary Accolades
Exemplary Progress/Letter Grade A - Public Law 221
Spell Bowl, Math Bowl and Science Bowl all were top 10 winners in the state last year.
94% passing ISTEP+
PL221 Goal
All Students will show growth in the area of reading comprehension across the curriculum.
Central Elementary - Chargers
PBIS - Positive Behavior, Interventions and Support Charger Tickets Classroom Charger
Tickets WOW Wheel
Weekly drawingsSpecial Occasions
Extra Curricular Opportunities
4th and 5th Grade Students Spell Bowl – Mr. Wallace Math Bowl – Mr. Darnell Science Bowl – Mrs. Estridge Choir – Mr. Meyer After School Sports – Mrs.
Mersman and Mrs. Walsh
Grades 2nd through 5th
Art Club
Student Council – Grades 3rd – 5th Sponsor Fundraising & School Spirit
Activities We believe that children who give to
others at an early age will continue to be philanthropists throughout their lives.
Some Activities include: Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Crazy Fridays, Sheet & Towel Drive for the Animal Shelter, Food Drive, Jar Wars, Bake Sale, and Smencial sales.
Attendance
Instruction that is lost when your child is not at school can never be fully gained.
If your child is sick please keep them home.
Vacations Check the school calendar before
scheduling family vacations. Planned Absence Forms
Attendance Awards
Perfect Attendance Awards Quarterly
Excellent Attendance Award Yearly Students that miss 3 or less days of
school
Edline/ Parent Portal – Grades 1st – 5th
Electronic Grade Book
Weekly Update Activation Codes Not for
Kindergarten students
Elimination of Interim Reports
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School
Teacher
Parent
Testing, Testing and more Testing
NWEA K-2
Acuity Grades 3-5
AIMSweb Benchmark in Grades 3-5 and
monitoring in grades K-2 ISTEP+
Grades 3-5
Technology
Computer Lab Interactive whiteboards Document Cameras Projectors SMART Boards 55 regular Laptops 75 Netbooks 2 iPads 80 iPod Touches
Immunizations
Please make sure that your child is up to date on all of their immunizations
Nurses – Mrs. Pocratsky and Mrs. Hite
Late Start Wednesdays
Every Wednesdays our school day will begin 30 minutes later.
Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and school will begin at 9:15 a.m.
This time will be used for teacher collaboration.
Self-Guided Tour
Bottom Floor – Kindergarten Classrooms, Art and Music shared room), gym, Kitchen, cafeteria.
Middle Floor – 1st grade, 2nd grade, FROG/Title I room, and resource room.
Top Floor – 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, computer lab, library, offices – secretary, principal, nurse, and social worker.
Central is Happy to Have You! Our staff is excited to begin this new
school year with you. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Scheub,
our school secretary or Mrs. Krutz, principal, if you have any questions.
[email protected] [email protected] 219-531-3030