Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.

Central School Scouts: I Want YOU
Your help is needed for a flag ceremony to be held at Central School on Friday, May 28. We will be raising the flag and leading the Pledge of Allegiance outside on the Friday before Memorial Day.

All Central School scouts should wear your uniforms on May 28. The Scouts will stand in formation during the assembly. We hope you will all be able to participate. You must wear your uniform to stand with the scouts; if you forget, you will stand with your class. (Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts, don’t forget your neckerchiefs! We want to present a uniform appearance, so for Cub Scouts no vests)

Please meet on the playground by 8:15. Go inside to drop off your backpacks first. Don’t be late! There will be a leader or parent there to help you line up. Once you are in formation, please stand at “parade rest” (feet shoulder width apart and hands clasped behind your back, and NO talking). Once the assembly starts you will come to “attention” (feet together, hands at your sides, standing straight). Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts should salute, and Girl Scouts place their hands over their hearts when the flag is brought in, while it’s being raised, and during the pledge. A leader will give you signals when to do this. When not saluting you will be “at attention.”

There may be reporters from local newspapers there, and all eyes will be on you, so please be on your very best behavior and show everyone you are proud to be a Scout and proud to be an American!

If you have questions, please contact:
Girl Scouts – Cathy Louthen
Boy Scouts – Nancy Hopkins
Cub Scouts – Chris Hajer

NOTE TO PARENTS: The sidewalk in front of the school will need to be clear for the honor guard to bring in the flag. The best place to watch the ceremony would be the sidewalk between the school & the Episcopal Church / Building Blocks.

Many of the activities have limited registration –Don’t miss out!!!

Ron Malchiodi from the Riverside Recreation Department will run a taste of theater with improvisation and performance techniques.
When: Monday April 19th
Where: Central TDPE gym
Time: 3:15 – 4:00pm
Fee: $2.00
Please return form below to register, limited spots

Jennifer Sedivy from Focus Yoga Studio will run a taste of yoga
When: Wednesday April 21st
Where: Central TDPE gym
Time: 3:15 – 3:45pm
Fee: $2.00
Please return form below to register, limited spots

Anne Huston from Riverside Library will run “Signs of Spring’ Earth Day Craft. Celebrate Earth Day at the Library. Make a flower, butterfly or your own crazy critter. All ages’ welcome. Children under 6 need an adult present.
When: Thursday April 22nd
Where: Riverside Library
Time: 3-5pm
Fee: None
No registration required

Junior Girl Scout Troop 657 will run Fun Fair, all ages welcome
When: Friday April 23rd
Where: Central Main Gym
Time: 6:30-8pm
Fee: None
No registration required

Heather Hug from Riverside Arts Center will offer the following classes
When: Saturday April 24th
Where: Riverside Arts Center
Time and Class
10:00 – 10:30 am Soap Making
11:00 – 11:30 Potter Wheel Flower Pots
12nn- 12:30pm Extruded Clay Coil Creations
Fee: $5.00 per 30-minute session
Please return form below to register, limited spots

Olmsted Society Work Day of Weeding, Contact Person Holly Machina, be sure to wear proper clothes for weeding. Families Welcome
When: Saturday April 24th
Where: Miller Woods: Forest Preserve near Blackhawk and Riverside Rd
Time: 9am to 12nn
Fee: None
No registration required

John Huston, a polar explorer who skied 480 miles to the North Pole in April 2009 with his expedition partner, each pulling 300 pound sleds will discuss this amazing journey. Children under 7 should be accompanied by an adult
When: Tuesday April 27th
Where: Riverside Library
Time: 7- 8pm
Fee: None
No registration required

Return this bottom portion to Central School Office

Registration: Name of Child and Grade __________________________________
Please list activity (ies) that your child is attending that require registration______
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Add up total dollar amount for fee (s) for the classes (make check payable to Central PTO)$_______________

Signature of Parent/Waiver: I give my child permission to participate in the activities I have listed above_________________________________________________________

Please return this form to Central School Office, you will receive a phone call to confirm your placement in the classes that have limited numbers and require a fee.

If you have any questions please contact Cathy Louthen.  Please note Turn Off TV Week was taken on as Junior Troop 657’s Bronze Project.

On behalf of the troop we thank Central PTO and you for your support.

2009/2010

Philanthropy Request

Please submit requests to the Philanthropy Committee for items or projects you would like to see funded by the PTO.  Past submissions have included

• Conference Tables
• Recycling Bins for the Ecology Club
• Young Author Kits
• Stencils for the playground

We value your input and look forward to hearing your ideas.   If you have any questions please e-mail Samantha Durst.  All formal suggestions must accompany cost estimates and are due to Samantha Durst by April 23rd.

The Philanthropy Committee will meet prior to the April meeting and present their recommendations at

the May 4th general meeting.  The membership will vote on the recommendations at that meeting.

Thanks for all your support this year.

PTO THANK YOU

to all the following volunteer’s who ice creamed their way into our children’s hearts.

Jennifer Hepker, Mary Leone, Elaine Cinkay, Erin Durkin, Laura Durkin, Jeanine Vaia, Cathy Daun, DeAnn Gruber, Melinda Brom, Carla Novak, Molly Carl, Michelle Burton, Michelle Hejna, Meg O’Brien, Dana Tomas, Julie Tucek, Diana Maloney

And a Double Thanks, or should  we say Double Scoop, for our co-chairs Nadine Espisito and Mary Jurgens.

We can’t thank you enough –without your efforts the ice cream social wouldn’t be near the fun it is!

Meet the slate of officers for the 2010-2011 school year and learn more about the parent group at the middle school.

Just drop all donations off at Central school’s office

Thanks for helping!!!

Lending Closet Flier 2010

Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week is May 10th through 14th.

The Teacher Appreciation Committee is asking for the following donations for our week of “Daily Delights.”

• Cases of Diet or Regular Pop
• Cases of bottles of water
• Gallons of Orange Juice
• Bakery items
• Paper Plates
• Plastic forks, knives and spoons
• Napkins
• Plastic Cups
• Styrofoam Coffee Cups

We also need donations for the “Daily Raffle”.  Traditionally, a daily raffle is held for the teachers and staff during the week. Let us know if you have anything that you would like to donate for this raffle.  Ideally we would have 4 or 5 items to raffle each day.  Think creatively!!

Please contact Melinda Brom or Lauren Zobel if you can donate.

Thanks so very much

Thank you!

Our

Fabulous, Over-the-Top, Ear-Plug-Needing , Once in a Life Time Event,

5th Grade Games Night is coming up April 16th.

All permission slip are due this Monday, April 5th.

Read and record your hours spent reading and earn free tickets to Six Flags.  All reading logs are due February 19th — no exceptions.

Read to Succeed Parent Letter

Read to Succeed Reading Log