Don’t miss this year’s Guest Speaker—Sarah Migas, MSW an Internet Safety Specialist from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Her lecture will focus on learning how parents can help their children success-fully navigate today’s digital landscape. Lecture to take place at Blythe Park School’s auditorium. See you there!
2012 Guest Speaker
Tuesday, February 7th 7:30pm
Calling all parents interested in RAIN!! We are having a parent informational meeting:
The RAIN Committee is interested in hearing from you. We need to know what you are interested in learning. What can the committee do to help you? You do not need to have a child with an IEP, just interested in Inclusion and learning differences. RAIN is a committee of D96 parents (ECE too). We are helping to promote awareness, education, support, networking and acceptance of students with learning differences.
We meet the third Wednesday in the Riverside Public Library for support and educational events.
Check out our web page rainetwork.weebly.com.
Become our friend on Facebook.
Questions: email or phone Mary Komperda at mylaf@prodigy.net or 708-447-8648.
View the original flyer here.
The next PTO meeting is on Friday, January 13 at 9am in the Hauser Auditorium (please note that this meeting will NOT take place in the Central Library). Dr. Lamberson will be joining us to fill us in on what is going on in the district.
Central School’s KidsCare program was organized to help promote the importance and impact of charity. This year, KidsCare has the opportunity to have more of an impact with over 30 families, more than ever before, but we need your help. While the number of Riverside families in need has risen this year, donations have dropped. We need your assistance so we can help our Riverside community.
Hauser Jr. High School will be performing one of Britain’s longest running comedies, Charley’s Aunt, Wednesday November 16 at 7 p.m., in the Hauser auditorium. The three-act farce, written by Brandon Thomas, is one of the most beloved and performed plays in high schools, colleges, and community theaters. It has a musical spin off and been made into at least three movies.
“This could be one of the most enjoyable shows that we have ever performed. It’s just plain funny,” said Dave Mason, one of the co-directors of the show.
“We are so excited to be presenting such a well-known comedy to the Riverside community. Rehearsals have been lots of fun, and the kids have truly enjoyed the witty, quick-paced dialogue,” said Karina Koncius, the show’s other co-director.
In the comedy, college gents are trying to impress their girls, but can only spend time with them in the company of a chaperone. Charley’s aunt promises to come for luncheon, but cancels at the last minute. In her place, one of the gents’ friends dresses up as an older lady and pretends to be Charley’s aunt. What more needs to be said? The situation speaks for itself!
The performances are free and open to the public, and donations are welcome.
This year we have added a special black and white camoflague shirt for the boys and a light pink hoodie for the girls….or anyone who loves the color Pink! Our spirit wear will have CENTRAL written across the front so that our Central Kids can proudly display their “Spirit” for our fantastic school!!! The basic t-shirt this year is Central School Red and can be seen in the office.
Attached is the agenda for November’s meeting.
Central scientists, need help with your Science Fair entry? Let the Science Fair Committee help you!
We will be available on Thursday, November 3 in the Central Library from 3-4:45pm. If you will be unable to attend this session but still have questions, please e-mail us at sciencefair@centralptonews.org.
A few reminders about pickup:
(1) Arriving at 3:10 is KEY. This timeframe allows your child to exit the school and be ready for pickup. If you arrive earlier you may be asked to circle the block while you wait for your child to exit the building. If you would like to hang out on the sidewalk, please find a legal parking spot and feel free to do so.
(2) To make pickup as easy as possible, be sure to have your “name placard” clearly displayed in your front window. In the case of heavy rain, these placards will be required as the children will remain in the school and be released as you drive up with the “placard” displayed. If you do not have the “placard” in your window, it will contribute to backing up traffic.
(3) When there is inclement (raining hard, etc.) weather at pick up, it is especially important to arrive no earlier than 3:10 pm, with the placard clearly displayed in your car front window. In this circumstance, once the parent or caregiver arrives at pick up, the child will come outdoors.
(4) Please pass this info along to your caregiver and any one else that may be picking up your child. If you need a second placard for a caregiver please contact the office.
(5) The pick up/drop off areas are designated as follows:
For more information, please see the Traffic Safety Plan, attached for your easy reference (this was distributed at the beginning of the school year via feedblitz and E-Backpack).
www.centralptonews.org/2011/08/29/traffic-safety-plan-drop-off-and-pick-up-procedures/
Paying attention to these reminders contributes to the safety of our children! Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
Amy (pres-amy@centralptonews.org) and Jeannine (pres-jeann@centralptonews.org)
Don’t forget to record your child’s distance walked or biked to Central on Wednesday, October 5th. Use MapQuest or Google Maps or any other mileage tracking method to determine the distance. Then visit the quick online survey to submit your number of miles. Let’s see how far Central students walked/biked!
Friday October 7th is the deadline to submit your distance walked/biked for Wednesday October 5th.