Hauser’s Smart Club Food drive is in full swing and Central students can support this effort by bringing in non perishable food items on Wednesday, December 10th School Spirit Day — Hats Off to Giving!

Central’s Holiday Concert will take place on Monday, December 15th at 7pm in Hauser’s auditorium. Our children’s beautiful voices are sure to fill us with the holiday spirit!

D96 Board of Education Meeting will take place in Hauser’s LRC on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:30pm. Come and be informed.

Please note: There is no Central PTO meeting in December with the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at 9am in the Central Library. Dr. Jon Lamberson will be our special guest sharing important information from District 96. At this meeting, the nominating committee will be looking for volunteers to assist in the preparation of an 09/10 Executive Committee officer slate. If you are interested in assisting in this process or finding out more about getting involved, please see any of the current officers for more information.

Don’t forget that Friday, December 19th is an early release day, with AM Kindergarten in attendance only. Winter break will take place from December 22 through January 2, 2009 with classes starting up again on January 5, 2009.

The Central Veteran’s Day program will take place at 1:30pm in Hauser’s Auditorium on Tuesday, November 11th. Don’t miss it!

Central’s PTO Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 11th at 7pm in the library. Come hear from our Principal, Dr. Janice Limperis, teacher representative, Mrs. Samantha Lutz and the District 96 Board of Education President, Cheryl Berdelle.

If you have already taken the Roller Skating survey, thanks! If you have not, please take a moment to answer four questions. Even if you did not attend the party this year, we are interested in your opinion, We particularly would really like to hear from families who have attended the party in the past, as well as this year, to hear your impressions of the change of location. To take the survey, click the link below:

Who: You and all your children (siblings are welcome to create their own Original Works)
What: Original Works Open House and Workshop
When: Wednesday October 15, 5:00 - 7:00
Where: Hauser Cafeteria

You can read the original announcement here. Please note: all Original Works orders are due by Friday, 10/17. Thanks, we’ll see you there!

Reminder: Central’s annual Roller Skating Party is Friday, October 10, from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Lombard Roller Rink (different rink than last year!) Admission is free to all Central students, parents, and siblings. Bring your own skates or rent skates for $3. A map with directions is available here.

View the original flyer here.

Don’t forget: Central’s PTO meeting will be held next week, Tuesday, October 7th at 9am in the Library. Babysitting will be provided.

Just a reminder: Family Fun Night will take place Friday, September 26^th from 5:30-7:30pm behind Hauser and Central Schools. Ice cream bars and Popsicles will be for sale. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Hope to see you there.

Don’t forget the PTO meeting is scheduled for 9am on Tuesday, September 9th in the library. Dr. Lamberson will be there to fill us in on what’s happening in District 96 and Dr. Limperis will share information about Central School! Hope to see you there!