Central Elementary School is having the Annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday---with Santa Pictures, a Santa Store and a Pancake Breakfast for only $2 (pancakes, sausage and a drink)---you can't get that at McDonalds.



Help is still needed though!!! We need parents to take hour long shifts----help support the school and come flip pancakes, work the Santa Store, etc. Your help is GREATLY APPRECIATED!! If you can help, please contact Aimee Carter at aimeeecarter@hotmail.com

Central Elementary PTO Annual Holiday Bazaar is THIS Saturday!

The Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 11

9:00 a.m.— 12:00 p.m. at Central Elementary

Pancake Breakfast 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

$2.00 per plate: includes pancakes, sausage links and a beverage

Children’s Gift Shop
most gifts under $10 for parents, siblings, grandparents and pets


Free Pictures with Santa

And over a dozen local vendors and crafters

Volunteer Shifts Still Available:
contact Aimee Carter at aimeeecarter@hotmail.com



Clothing Needs

Clothes Needed for the Nurses Station:

The number one need is for new or genlty used underpants for both boys and girls, sizes 4/5 up to 7/8.
They could also use some elastic waist sweatpants or leggings, sizes 4/5 up to 7/8.
Socks would also be helpful, sizes from kids 10/11 to 4/5.

Again, if you are able to donate these items there will be boxes in both the main office and west wing office marked for 'Nurses Station Clothing Needs', or feel freet o take them directly to the nurses station located by the main office.

Thank you so much for your help!

Food Drive Totals

Thank you to everyone who brought in food for the Food Bank. Thanks to your WONDERFUL donations we collected over 4000 items.


The winning classes are:

K---Strickland with 223 items

1--Whitesell with 139 items

2-- Eldridge--141 items

3--Barnett--122 items

4--Powell--276 items

5--Switzer--260 items

Thank you to ALL of the students and staff who helped to provide the food bank with a HUGE supply of food. You should all be very proud of yourselves. Stay tuned to the date with Mrs.Valentine will have a pie thrown in her face.

Food Drive....Last Week

We are in the last week of our Food Drive. All food must in be in by Friday. At this time we have collected 1, 618 food items.

The leading classes for each grade level are:
K--Cooper--41 items

1--Whitesell--103 items

2--Denby--24 items

3--Sissler--40 items

4--Powell--205 items

5--Switzer--144 items
At the end of this week the winning classes in each grade level will receive a popcorn party. Our goal is 2,600 items. If we reach our goal of 2, 600 items, a student will get to throw a pie in one of your principal's face. So lets work hard this week to reach our goal. Bring in that food!

Food Drive Update

We are in the 2nd week of our Food Drive. Please continue to bring in your unexpired food items for the Fluvanna County Food Bank. The Food Drive goes until Friday, Nov. 19. As of Friday, we've collected 710 items. The following classes are leading for each grade level:




Kindergarten--Edwards--8 items

1st--Whitesell--60 items

2nd----Denby--19 items

3rd--Williams--14

4th--Powell--77

5th--Switzer--92



Just a reminder that the winning class for each grade level will receive a popcorn party so keep bringing in your items. Help us reach our goal of 2600 items.

DO YOU HAVE AN EYE FOR ART?

If you are interested in helping the PTO judge the Red Ribbon Week T-shirt Designing entries please email nicipfeiffer@embarqmail.com. We plan to meet at Central on Monday (11/8) at 10:45 to judge!

Food Drive Volunteers

The PTO needs volunteers to help with the Food Drive at Central. We are going to each classroom on Fridays (11/5, 11/12, and 11/19) to collect the boxes of food that they have brought in. We need volunteers to help us collect the boxes and give each class a new one. If you are available to help please let me know my email nicipfeiffer@embarqmail.com

3rd Annual Special Needs Conference and Resource Fair

PREP/Parent Resource Center, in collaboration with the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), will sponsor a free conference and resource fair for parents, families, and community members who are involved with children with special needs.

The conference will take place on Saturday, November 13, 2010, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm at the Parent Resource Center/Ivy Creek School Building, 225 Lambs Lane, Charlottesville. The conference will highlight issues such as Writing Successful IEPs, Assistive Technology, Parent Advocacy, Family Dynamics, Sensory Strategies, and Understanding Educational Testing.

In addition to the conference, a resource fair will take place throughout the day. The fair will provide participants an opportunity to meet with many local agencies and organizations that provide services and support for individuals with disabilities. Continental breakfast and lunch are provided, giving parents an opportunity to network with each other.

Limited childcare and translation services are available. For more information call (434) 975-9400 ext. 68032 or sblech@k12albemarle.org

Donations needed

For the upcoming Veteran's Concert (Nov. 9) we are seeking donations of 2-liter bottles of ginger ale to be used in the punch at the reception following the concert. If you are able to donate these please email Melissa Kraft at melissakraft25@yahoo.com

On Nov 12^th, we will be showing our appreciation for the custodial staff at Central Elementary by having a chili lunch for them.  We need a few items donated, if you wish to help.  Currently, we need:  cornbread, chili toppings (such as sour cream and cheese), tortilla chips, soda and dessert.  Also, we plan to present each one of them with a $10.00 Wal-Mart gift card.  We currently have two gift cards and need 5 more.  If you wish to contribute to the lunch, please contact Charli Nolan at charlinolan@yahoo.com or Melissa Kraft at melissakraft25@yahoo.com.

Yearbooks

Just a reminder to order your yearbook now for the best rate.

$17 cash/check to Central Elem or $16 if ordered online at http://www.jostensyearbook.com/

                                                      Prices will increase in January.


If you have any photos from the beginning of school, Fall Festival, field trips, or simply visits to classrooms please forward them to kreidham@comcast.net.


You can also post your photos directly to http://www.images.jostens.com/

ID: 400052032

Password: yearbook

Food Drive at Central

CENTRAL PTO FOOD DRIVE

Help Support the Fluvanna County Food Bank

November 1st—November 19

                          Goal:  2,600 items

Please send only non perishable and
unexpired food items (no glass).

Items Needed:

*Thanksgiving items
*Muffin/Bread/Pancake Mixes
*Hot &Cold Cereals &Granola Bars
*Boxed/Canned Potatoes & Soups/Stews
*Canned Vegetables &Fruits
*Tuna Fish, Pasta, Rice, Beans
*Peanut Butter &Jelly (no glass)
*Snack Items
*Any other non perishable
and unexpired food items

The classes that bring in the most items per grade level will receive a popcorn party!

Contact Melissa Kraft (PTO Hospitality Chair) for questions:melissakraft25@yahoo.com
434-227-4090



Use your Voice!

Use your voice to support the teachers and staff of Central at the next School Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 13th at 7 PM


This meeting will be to speak about Federal allocations which could be spent for salaries that were reduced, the cost of increased health care, and possibly new positions -we need another Assistant Principal. This position was cut last year and not filled. In addition, we are in need of additional staff members such as SPED teachers, which we've lost one for the past five years without filling which means increased caseload sizes and more difficulty in meeting these student's needs. We also only have one full time secretary for 1400 students. The other outstanding individuals you see in the main office are instructional aides. Lastly, we have two guidance employees for 1400 students. These are the "big" request that we plan for the following school year budget. Central staff are under a lot right now with being in school of improvement and the increased workloads that have been placed on all teachers throughout the country, but especially in schools of improvement.

Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast

On October 15th, we are showing our bus drivers how much we appreciate all that they do by having a breakfast for them! For this event, we need food that the bus drivers can “grab n’ go” as many of them have other jobs and time constraints. Items like muffins, granola bars, donuts, bagels, breads & mini quiches, fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, etc), and small bottles or cans of juice are ideal. If you are interested in contributing items or you would like to help hand out breakfast for the drivers, please contact Charli Nolan at charlinolan@yahoo.com.

October is Disability Awareness Month

Kick off Disability Awareness Month in October with

pre–school friends and family at

Central Elementary School

Friday, October 1, 2010

8:30 am—9:15 am in the Atrium

Listen to a story and enjoy a movie about adventure,

courage, and teamwork! Free, refreshments served

Sponsored by PREP/Parent Resource Center

(975-9400 ext 68032) or www.prep-prc.org

Box Tops

Hello Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to another great year at Central Elementary! My name is Christine Kreitzman and I’m the volunteer coordinator for Box Tops for Education. Our goal is to help raise money for Central’s PTO. Last year we raised almost $3,000!
Box Tops offers three easy ways to earn cash for our school through everyday activities such as buying groceries, shopping online and purchasing books.

Clip — Clip Box Top coupons from hundreds of participating products and send them to school. Box Tops are worth 10¢ each when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education. Just cut the box top off the box and send to school with your child. You can find box tops on all General Mills cereal boxes, Kleenex tissues (on bottom), Pillsbury items and many more.

Shop — Shop at your favorite online stores through the Box Tops MarketplaceSM (btfe.com/marketplace). Up to 8% of each qualifying purchase is automatically donated to our school. There is no additional cost to your purchase and many exclusive deals and discounts can be found!

Buy books — Purchase books online at Barnes & Noble through the Box Tops Reading RoomSM. Our school will receive 6% of your new book purchases and 3% of all other online purchases.

One of the easiest ways you can help is to sign up to support our school at btfe.com. You will learn about new and easy ways to help our school earn the extra cash it needs.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at: ckreitzman@mail.fluco.org

First PTO General Meeting of the Schoolyear!

The PTO will have it's first general meeting on Tuesday, September 28th from 6:45 to 8:00 PM

You won't want to miss this meeting....

• The new principal of Central, Mrs. Amy Barnabei will be there to answer your questions!!!For your question to be answered at the meeting please email it to nicipfeiffer@embarqmail.com by the 26th!
• Also, students from each grade will be presenting what will be accomplished this year!
• The IHOP General Manager will bet here to present the money the PTO earned from the first IHOP School night!

See you there!

Volunteer Opportunities

The PTO has 2 events this month that we need parent volunteers for!  If you are able to help out with the following please email Charli Nolan, the PTO Volunteer Coordinator at charlinolan@yahoo.com

• The United Way Day of Caring is Wednesday, September 22nd. For this event approximately 30 volunteers from companies in our surrounding community take time from their busy schedules to volunteer their time for projects. Central Elementary School has submitted 4 projects this year for volunteers to come out the school and complete. The PTO provides breakfast and lunch for the volunteers that arrive on the 22nd to give them the energy to work hard to help our school. We need parents to help by providing breakfast items that can be eaten quickly (muffins, biscuits, fruit, etc.).  We also need parents to volunteer their time that day from 7:30-9:30 to set up the breakfast items, check in the United Way volunteers, and then clean up from breakfast, and also from 11:15-12:45 to set up lunch, serve lunch, and then to help clean up.  If you are able to help with these things please contact Charli Nolan at charlinolan@yahoo.com
• Friday, September 24th is Cafeteria Workers Appreciation Day. We would like to show our Cafeteria Workers how much we appreciate all they do for our children by serving them Brunch. We are looking for parents to provide brunch type items (breakfast casseroles, quiches, fruit salads and breakfast breads) for the 20 workers. Please contact Charli Nolan at charlinolan@yahoo.com if you can provide something for the brunch. We will also need a few parents to help set up,serve, and clean up from 9:30-11:30 am that day.

Thanks so much for the wonderful parents at Central Elementary School, you are so awesome at lending a hand and supporting the staff at the school!

IHOP School Nights

ANNOUNCING: School Nights at IHOP! The 3rd Wednesday of each month (except December) from 4-9 p.m.

Join Central Elementary School’s PTO on the 3rd Wednesday of each month for School Night at Spring Creek IHOP behind the Best Western at Zion Crossroads

Wear your Central gear to show your spirit!

Eat between 4-9 PM, present this flyer when you pay to give back 25%* of your total to Central’s PTO!

School Night Dates:

September 15th

October 20th

November 17th

January 19th

February 16th

March 16th

April 20th

May 18th

We will have tables in front of the resturant where you can purchase Central T-shirts and other merchandise to show your spirit!!!

Volunteer!

Parents if you can volunteer in ANY capacity...
help the PTO know when you are available by taking this QUICK survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JBN2HDT

Piedmont Regional Education Center (PREP)/Parent Resource Center

Hello Central Parents,
Parents play a vital role in their child’s education. Studies show a strong correlation between family involvement and student outcomes, including student achievement. This relationship holds true for families of all economic, racial/ethnic, and educational backgrounds and for students of all ages, with and without disabilities.

The Parent Resource Center operates on the philosophy that parents are a valuable resource in planning the education of their special needs childs. Schools can be more effective when parents actively participate in the process.

At the Parent Resource Center you can:

• Learn how special education works
• Learn how to work with the school system effectively and how to solve problems
• Meet other parents of children with special needs
• Borrow materials from our lending library, which is available to the general public
• Learn what having a child with special needs means to a family  
• Learn about the many different ways, from self-contained to inclusive classrooms, special education services can be provided
• Connect with resources in the community for children with and without special needs

 

Our phone number is (434) 975-9400 ext. 68032 and email is sblech@k12albemarle.org . I am available to meet with you individually, or talk by phone or email. Evening hours by appointment.
Sign up here for our monthly email newsletter! sblech@k12albemarle.org

 

You can find us online at www.prep-prc.org , where you can view a listing of library books and videos, upcoming events and trainings, and information about community resources. The Parent Resource Center offers free workshops and training, information about parent support groups, and in-person and telephone/email support and consultation. Our services are available at no charge to parents, guardians, community agencies, and others with (or who work with) children ages birth to 21, regardless of whether enrolled in public school, private school, preschool, or at home.

 

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) which advises the School Board about issues concerning students with special needs is always looking for new members. For more information contact your Special Education Director.

Save The Date! Free Parent Conference, limited childcare available.
3rd Annual Live and Learn Parent Conference and Resource Fair

Saturday, November 13, 2010, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Sessions include Sensory Strategies, Assistive Technology, Family Dynamics, Writing Successful IEPs, and more! Network with other families; browse our resource fair with 40+ local agencies represented.

 

For more information call (434) 975-9400 ext. 68032 or sblech@k12albemarle.org . This event is sponsored by PREP/Parent Resource Center and your Special Education Advisory Committee

 

 

This post written by Sarah Blech, Coordinator PREP/Parent Resource Center 225 Lambs Lane

Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(434) 975-9400 x 68032
www.prep-prc.org

Supplies Needed for Nurses Station

The nurses station is in need of gently used, clean clothing sizes 4-12....specifically from the nurses the need is for underwear, shorts, and pants....they have a pretty good supply of shirts at this time.

If you are able to donate please send them in to the Nurses Station and know that they are greatly appreciated!

Teacher Wish List

Please check this list for any school supply items that you may have at your disposal and could donate them to the teachers at Central. Honestly whatever supplies that are sent in will be put to good use. Items can be sent in to school to the attention of Jen Valentine and the Helping Hands group from the Fluvanna Middle School will help disperse them.



Please do not feel any obligation to go out and purchase these item, but just check your stock and see if you have any of these items to donate.


Most Requested Items:

Glue Sticks
Black and white Composition books
Packs of 24 crayons
Wide ruled paper
Expo Markers
Expo Erasers
Highlighters
Folders with pockets
Spiral One subject notebooks

Other Requests:
Zip Lock Bags, any size
Hand Sanitizer
Water color paints
Blank presentation boards, poster board
Post it notes
Hand held white boards
Colored pencils
Pens and pencils
Rulers
Pencil boxes
Scissors (child size)
Tin foil
Wipes (any kind)
Copy paper (white and color)
Card stock paper
Modeling clay/Play dough

Please do not feel any obligation to go out and purchase these item, but just check your stock and see if you have any of these items to donate.

First Blood Drive at Central

There are 24 staff members signed up and would like for parents to join in.

Virginia Blood Services will be @ Central from 9-2 on September 20th (teacher staff day.)

If you are interested in donating, please email Susan Brown at susanb@mail.fluco.org.

Please indicate a time (on the quarter hour) that would be convenient.

Picture Day

Reminder to all Parents:

Tuesday, August 31st is School Picture Day for ALL grades.

Please be sure to send in your order form with payment!

Star Store

Central Elementary School has implimented a school-wide discipline program (ESD) that can spell some sweet rewards for students!

Students that follow the STARS code of conduct will receive STAR tickets.

These STAR tickets they have earned can be redeemed at the STAR Store on certain dates throughout the school year for prizes!

Central Elementary Stars: Going Above and Beyond

Show citizenship

Take responsibility

Act kindly

Respect others

Stay safe

Ms. Loving, the ESD coach is seeking help with the Star store this year.  Please see below the dates of the stores and email nicipfeiffer@embarqmail.com if you are available to help!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Star Store dates for Kindergarten-2nd Grade:
Volunteers must be ready to help at 7:30 am to set up, kids will redeem from 7:45-8:20 and then volunteers need to stay until 8:30 for clean up.

August 26-need 1 Kind. vol, need 2 1st vols.
August 27-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.
September 23 - need 1 Kind. vol., need 2 1st vols.
September 24-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.
October 21-need 1 Kind. vol, need 2 1st vols.
October 22-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.
November 18-need 1 Kind. vol, need 2 1st vols.
November 19-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.
December 16-need 1 Kind. vol, need 2 1st vols.
December 17-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.
January 20-need 1 Kind. vol, need 2 1st vols.
January 21-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.
February 17-need 1 Kind. vol, need 2 1st vols.
February 18-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.
March 17-need 1 Kind. vol, need 2 1st vols.
March 18-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.
April 28-need 1 Kind. vol, need 2 1st vols.
April 29-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.
May 19-need 1 Kind. vol, need 2 1st vols.
May 20-need 1 Kind. vol., need 1 2nd vol.

PLEASE EMAIL nicipfeiffer@embarqmail.com if you available to help!
Translation: need 1 Kind. vol.= need one volunteer for this date for the Kindergarten store.
                  need 2 1st vol.= need 2 volunteers for this date for the 1st grade store.
                  need 1 2nd vol.=need 1 volunteer for this date for the 2nd grade store.

A little bit about the ESD program at Central......
ESD (Effective Schoolwide Discipline) is a statewide initiative that provides positive behavioral and academic support to all students. It focuses on teaching appropriate behaviors rather than punitive disciplinary practices. We work to establish a common vision, language and set of practices across the school. It’s a process wherein we’re working to gather and analyze data to make improvements, with the goal of lowering referrals and/or suspensions and increase instructional time and academic achievement.

Open House to Meet New Superintendent

The Fluvanna County School Board and Fluvanna County Schools invite you to an

OPEN HOUSE

to

MEET AND GREET OUR SUPERINTENDENT

Ms. Gena C. Keller

Thursday, August 26

6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Central Elementary School Atrium

Please join us as we welcome Ms. Keller to our community

Boo-hoo/Ya-hoo Location Change

There has been a location change for the Boo-hoo/Ya-hoo event scheduled this week.
Please join us in Room 117 by the main office for donuts and juice!

Contact Information for Central

Here is some important information for all parents at Central Elementary:

• Visit Fluco.org, click on Schools, Central Elementary, then click on Faculty Staff for teacher and staff email addresses

• Lunch account questions email: scasero@mail.fluco.org

• Attendance questions/notes email: ahaislip-shelley@mail.fluco.org

• Volunteer Opportunities email : wmorris@mail.fluco.org

• Bus Passes/Dismissal Plans - please send a note or contact the school prior to 11 a.m. Please do not email bus passes and/or dismissal plans. Teachers and staff may not have access to email prior to dismissal.

• Central Elementary phone # 589-8318

• Transportation questions contact Jerome Hill at 589-4342

Volunteers Needed!

This week the PTO is hosting a couple of awesome events, but we could use your help for about an hour if you are available!!

We need help with the Boo-hoo/Ya-hoo this week for the parents of new Kindergarteners.

Tuesday from 7:45-9:00 AM

Wednedsay from 7:45-9:00 AM

Thursday from 7:45-9:00 AM

For this you would just need to report to the BIG cafeteria at 7:45 and help to greet, serve donuts and comfort parents of Kindergarteners!  There may be a donut it in for ya!!!

We also need help on Friday from 7:45 to about 9:00 AM delivering donuts around the school to EVERY teacher and staff member!!!

If you are available ANY of these times and dates please email Nici Pfeiffer at nicipfeiffer@embarqmail.com

You're ALREADY a Member!

Did you know that you are already a member of the PTO?

You are a member if you are a parent or guardian of a child at Central Elementary School!  It's that easy!

Now, you can take that membership and make the most of it....GET INVOLVED!
 
The PTO has a lot of great ideas for this year and any amount of involvement is welcomed. To be involved in the PTO does not have to take a lot of time or effort. Volunteering can be something as small as donating baked goods, cutting box tops, or serving a meal to the school staff. If we all work together, we can create an awesome year for the Central Staff and our children.

Thank you to everyone who came out to Business Day. We enjoyed meeting you and are looking forward to a great year.

Boo-hoo/Ya-hoo!

Come to the BIG cafeteria for some Donuts and Juice after dropping off your Kindergartener for their FIRST day!
Be comforted by others that have been thru it before!
Or rejoice with other parents about the START of the school year!

August 10th, 11th OR 12th  from 7:45-9:00 AM in the Big cafeteria across from the Auditorium.
 
If you're like me....My child rode the bus, but I followed it to school the first day!....Just to be sure!...Then stop in for a donut!

Business Day 2010

Central Elementary Business Night 2010-2011

Thursday, August 5th 12:00pm- 4:00pm and 5:00pm-8:00pm

Jerome Hill the Transportation Director will be available in the main lobby area to answer transportation questions that parents may have. Terry Lintecum will be available in the Atrium area to assist with transportation questions as well.

Susan Daly, the School Social Worker and Celine Carrier, the School Psychologist will be available in the main lobby area for parent questions and information. Sheri Casero, from Central’s cafeteria, will be available in the main lobby area to answer parent questions regarding food services.

Some community organizations will have informational tables set up in the cafeteria hallway throughout the evening for informational purposes.

Welcome

Welcome to Central Elementary School's new PTO blog!

We are so happy that you have found us!

You can look forward to many posts throughout the school year from the PTO board members about exciting activities happening at the school, general meetings where parents and teachers come together to plan awesome events for the children and families at Central, as well as postings from the school giving information about early dismissals and administrative information.

Please subscribe on the RIGHT hand side of the blog so you will get an email sent straight to your inbox each time there is new information posted!  You will be sure not to miss a thing!

We hope to see you here again soon!