Central Elementary School
61 Woodside Road
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106

Everything Else

May 1st is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day!

Posted Apr 26, 2012 | Category: Everything Else

Don’t forget to thank the crossing guards who get our children to school safely each day!  Attached is a certificate that you can use to thank them.  Or even better…write them a note!

Crossing Guard Certificate




Roadrunner Yearbook orders due by May 18

Posted Apr 26, 2012 | Category: Everything Else

Hold onto your wonderful memories of Central School with the 2011-12 Roadrunner Yearbook.  Order now for the best price! After the May 18th deadline, the price will go up!  Please complete the attached form and turn it in with your payment to the PTO mailbox.

Roadrunner Purchase Form




Last Reminder: Fitness logs Due Monday, April 30

Posted Apr 26, 2012 | Category: Everything Else

Raging Waves logoThere are just a few days left to earn a FREE ticket to Raging Waves Water Park!

The Central PTO is sponsoring a new fitness log program to earn a free pass to Raging Waves Water Park. All your child needs to do is complete 25 hours of exercise, beginning March 5 through April 30. On the attached fitness log, color in each section for each 30 minutes of exercise completed. Your child can participate in any type of exercise: walking, biking, playing team sports, swimming, skateboarding, jumping rope, etc. The ticket also comes with a discounted admission ticket offer for your family.

Please return the completed fitness log to your child’s teacher by Monday, April 30.  Hard copies also are available in the school office.

Download the Raging Waves Fitness Log here.




Screen Free Week Raffle Tickets

Posted Apr 24, 2012 | Category: Everything Else

Don’t forget to fill out the attached raffle tickets for each day that your child is “screen-free” this week!  They will have the opportunity to win some great prizes!  Please turn raffle tickets into your teacher.

Raffle Tickets




There’s still time for Screen-Free Fun!

Posted Apr 22, 2012 | Category: Everything Else

Ceramics & Pipe Cleaners! Saturday, 4/28, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Riverside Arts Center

Our after-school classes are filled, but there is still space in Saturday’s classes at the Riverside Arts Center. If you’re interested in attending, please email Cyndi Robinson at sfw@centralptonews.org.

  • Ceramics Class with Tami Gagné
  • Pipe Cleaner Class with Mr. T

Fee –  $10 materials fee per one-hour session, payable by cash or check payable to Riverside Arts Center

 

Registration is not required for the following events, just drop in for some screen-free fun:

Author Eric Rohmann Event, Monday, 4/23, 7:00 p.m., Riverside Village Hall

Eric Rohmann, award-winning author and illustrator of many beloved children’s books, including My Friend Rabbit, winner of the 2003 Caldecott Medal, is coming to Riverside! Don’t miss this exciting event, which is sponsored by the Riverside Public Library, North Riverside Public Library, and the Central, Ames, Blythe Park and Hollywood PTA/PTOs.

Crazy Craft Day, Tuesday, 4/24, 3:30 – 5:30, Riverside Public Library

We’re Spring cleaning at the Library, and have lots of crafts of all kinds for you to do, but there’s just a few of each kind! Everything from kaleidoscopes to decorative boxes to backpacks to weaving to sock puppets. First-come-first-served. Family fun for school-aged children!

Central Fun Fair, Friday, 4/27, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Hauser Big Gym

Sponsored by the Central PTO and hosted by Junior Girl Scout Troop 40129.

Olmsted Society Workday, Saturday, 4/28, 9:00 a.m. – Noon, Scottswood Commons

Join the Frederick Law Olmsted Society to celebrate Arbor Day by weeding and maintain a Riverside landmark.




Screen Free Week choices due by noon on 4/22

Posted Apr 20, 2012 | Category: Everything Else

If your child wants to participate in any Screen Free Events requiring registration, email Jacquie Mathis with your event selections by noon on Sunday, 4/22 at jacquiemathis@yahoo.com.  Don’t miss out!!

Screen Free Week is approaching and there is so much to do!  Your child can sign up for events like Kids Yoga, Floor Hockey, Cardio Kickboxing, and a Theatre Workshop just to name a few of the fun options.   The week will end with a free Family Fun Fair at Central!

Please review this document for the entire list of events available as well as the permission slip.

Screen Free Week Information

Fill out the attached raffle tickets for each day that you are “screen-free”! Your child will have the opportunity to win some great prizes!

Raffle Tickets

A big thank you to Central Girl Scout Troop 40129 for organizing this week!




Central School Class Placement Notice Form Due April 30th

Posted Apr 19, 2012 | Category: Everything Else

Central School Staff will soon begin discussions about class placements for students next year. If you would like to provide the school with additional information and input regarding your child’s placement for next year, you are encouraged to read and fill out the attached Class Placement Form.

2012 Class Placement Notice and Form




Forms due on Friday, 4/20 for Screen Free Week

Posted Apr 18, 2012 | Category: Everything Else, Reminders

REMINDER: If your child wants to participate in any Screen Free Events requiring registration, forms must be turned in by Friday, April 20.

Screen Free Week is approaching and there is so much to do!  Your child can sign up for events like Kids Yoga, Floor Hockey, Cardio Kickboxing, and a Theatre Workshop just to name a few of the fun options.   The week will end with a free Family Fun Fair at Central!

Please review this document for the entire list of events available as well as the permission slip.

Screen Free Week Information

Fill out the attached raffle tickets for each day that you are “screen-free”! Your child will have the opportunity to win some great prizes!

Raffle Tickets

A big thank you to Central Girl Scout Troop 40129 for organizing this week!




Donate Item or Discounted Service for Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

Posted Apr 17, 2012 | Category: Everything Else

Would you like to donate an item or discounted service for the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday, May 1?  It can be your business card with a coupon/discount for purchase by the teachers, baked goods, or small items that your business produces or sells.  The count would be for 62, by Tuesday, April 24.  Everyone loves this!!

Thanks so much for your help!  Questions?  Contact Maura Braun @ maurabraun@yahoo.com.




Hauser PTO Sidewalk Sale

Posted Apr 17, 2012 | Category: Everything Else

On the hunt for a certain treasure? A certain decorative item or some new houseware items?  A new toy or game?  Maybe even a new piece of furniture?  Mark your calendars for Hauser PTO’s Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, April 28th from 8:30 am until 1 pm The sale will be held in the Hauser cafeteria (entrance on Akenside).

We will be accepting donations on Friday the 27th from 4-7p.m. in the Hauser cafeteria (standard garage sale fare, but no clothing). Remember that your junk could be someone else’s treasure!!  Contact Carol Barlow at carol377@att.net with questions.