As Warm Weather Activities head into full steam. .

Don’t forget to

• Order on-line the school supplies – School Supplies Ordering Instructions. Deadline is  April 23rd.   The Web Site access will close down promptly on that date, no exceptions.
• Print out the Road Runner Forms and send into the office via backpack: Deadline is May 3rd.

Events Planned During Turn Off TV and All Electronics Week

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.

April, May and June are filled with fun and memorable activities for Central’s Class of 2010.  Parents are invited and encouraged to volunteer for the PTO-sponsored events.

A calendar is available to print:  5th Grade Events Calendar

Dear Parents of Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th Grade Central School Students,

Beginning this weekend your child will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-week “Science-in-a-Can” program. This is a science enrichment program sponsored by the PTO and done in cooperation with our wonderful teachers.

Here’s What You Need to Know:
Your child will be bringing home a weekly science experiment; materials needed to perform the experiment that might not be readily available at home will be contained within the can.
The cans will come home on Fridays and should be completed and returned by the following Tuesday.
Children are encouraged to complete at least 4 of the 6 experiments, and those who do, receive a “Science Achievement Certificate“.

Here’s Why It’s Exciting:
Young children are capable and eager to learn any subject—especially science!
A major goal of the Science-in-a-Can Program is to expose these youngsters to the fundamental concepts of scientific inquiry, which will give them the tools they need to question how things work, how things relate, and how to think creatively to solve problems—skills that will help them in all their future endeavors.

We encourage you to take the opportunity to perform these basic experiments and explore the fun and discovery that science has to offer.

Can it really be true that we are already 5 months into the school term?? We have had many fun and interesting events and The Roadrunner would like to capture them in the 2009-2010 Yearbook.

Please gather all you photos of class parties, events and outings and put them on a CD. You can deliver them to the PTO mailbox, attention Kim Frank or drop them in Kim Franks’s mailbox at 46 Woodside Road.

If you cannot burn a CD, you can email to Kim Frank but the quality is not as good when we reproduce them for the book. If you are emailing, please send large files and only a couple at a time. The email address is RoadrunnerPhotos@comcast.net.

Room Parents,
Please ask your teachers for the photos off of their cameras. We don’t want to miss a thing!  Also, this Friday is the “Percy Jackson” movie outing. Let’s capture this fun event too!!!

District 96 Day at the Movies Opening Day Event
Percy Jackson and the Olympians:
The Lightning Thief Movie

based on the award winning series by Rick Riordan

Friday February 12, 2010 at 1:00pm
( February 12th is an early release day)
Classic Movie Cinemas
North Riverside Mall, 7501 W Cermak Road
Film has been Rated PG (due to Scary Monster Scenes).  The movie may be inappropriate for younger audiences, thus the rating.  If you hesitant, we encourage you to view the trailers on-line.

Price: $7.00 per ticket for Central Families

Central is adding a 1.50 per ticket as a tax deductible donation to Central PTO.
All proceeds from the service fee will support the 2009/10 Cultural Arts Writing Workshops.

Deadline to pre-order tickets is NOON Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tickets will be distributed in the Central Library:

Wednesday, February 10 – 3:05 to 3:30 and
Thursday , February 11 – 8:00 to 8:30

Contact Kathy Dudek – phone number in School Directory for a different pick up time.

Central Families are encouraged to support the Hollywood Schools fundraiser and purchase drawing tickets. The price is $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 drawing tickets can be purchased the day of the show, until 15 minutes before Showtime

Send your pre-order and payment by backpack mail in an envelope marked “THE LIGHTNING THIEF” or drop it off at the Central Office.
Name: ___________________________ Phone: _______________________
I would like __________ Tickets @ 7.00 (the $1.50 is a tax deductible donation to Central School PTO and have enclosed $_____________________.

Please make checks payable to Central School PTO.
All Children Must be Accompanied by an Adult and be Properly Supervised.

Beginning Friday, February 12th, all Kindergarten, 2nd grade and 4th grade child will have the opportunity to participate in a 6-week “Science-in-a-Can” program.   This is a science enrichment program sponsored by the PTO and done in cooperation with the teachers.

Your child will be bringing home a weekly science experiment; materials needed to perform the experiment that might not be readily available at home will be contained within the can.

The can is a covered Pringles Can. We need more Pringles Cans. Please drop off used, rinsed and tight fitting lidded Pringles Can to the office. The Science in a Can committee would like to replace as many of the over used cans as possible.

Thanks,

Jennifer Hepker

Science in a Can Committee Chair

All-school Ice Skating Party on Friday, January 29th 1:00pm to 2:30 pm

Ice skate rental and snacks provided by the PTO. You are welcome to bring your own skates.

Ridgeland Commons Ice Rink on Lake Street

415 Lake Street

Oak Park, IL 60302-2649 (708) 386-7111

All kids must be accompanied by an adult For questions, contact Audrey Korslund.

There will be no Library checkout next week (1/25-1/29) due to mid-winter MAP testing.  Therefore, no library volunteers, including Readers/Helpers are needed in the library.

Looking for ways to help at school?

Please come to the Tattered Book Cover Meeting on Friday, November 13, 2009 right after drop off (in the library).   Help cover new books and replace tattered covers, 1 book at a time, even if you only have 15 minutes.

Complete training will be provided at the meeting.

If you have any questions, or if you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to help, please contact Jeannine Glavas.

Any help is appreciated, and you will be in good company.