Central Geography Bee

Twenty-one students participated in the National Geography Bee preliminary competition at Central on Monday, December 5.  It was a stringent competition right down to the final answer…the three finalists were Willa Conlin, Luke Riddle and Dacen Wach.  At the final question, Dacen was named the winner!  Congratulations to all the participants, especially Dacen Wach, who […]

It’s time to register for Kindergarten 2017-2018!

Central is accepting registrations for the 2017-2018 kindergarten program.  Students who will reach age 5 by October 1, 2017 are eligible to register for kindergarten for 2017-2018.  We will be offering two full day kindergarten classes and one half time kindergarten class.  The half time kindergarten will meet on Wednesday afternoons, all day Thursdays and […]

Central students get into the spirit of voting!

Central students got to experience voting today.  Issues on the ballot were:  Best School Lunch, Best Central Activity, and should Central have a School Flag?  A lot of excitement was generated about these “ballot issues” today!  Will the school pizza, chicken nuggets or crispito be the favorite lunch?  Will the Firehawk Dash, Halloween Parade or […]

Halloween at Central

Halloween Costume Guidelines & Celebrations -Our school day will be on a normal schedule and students are not to wear costumes to school.  (Exception:  preschool only!)  Please try to keep things simple. All costumes must meet regular dress code guidelines found in the student handbook. Students should be able to get into their costumes without assistance, since […]

3rd & 4th Grade Music Programs Cancelled for tonight!

The Third and Fourth Grade Music Programs that were scheduled for tonight (Oct. 26) have been cancelled.  Mrs. Law will reschedule the programs once she has had a chance to work with the SVVSD Master Calendar upon her return.  All 3rd & 4th grade students will be notified once the replacement date has been set. […]

No School on Friday (10/14) and Monday (10/17)

As compensation for our teachers working three evenings of Parent-Teacher Conferences, the SVVSD schools will be CLOSED ON FRIDAY, OCT. 14 & MONDAY OCT. 17. We hope you can enjoy a long weekend with your family!  

Firehawk Dash Schedule

Students will arrive 10 minutes BEFORE the scheduled running time to go to the warm up station and get stretched. Teachers will help students move through the 5 stations. 1.    WARM UP 2.    RUN 3.    COOL DOWN 4.    TALLY Laps- Teachers will have a chair and their class roster at the table. Students will line up and […]

It’s Firehawk Dash Time!

 FROM CENTRAL PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION Welcome Firehawks!  The Firehawk DASH is Central PTO’s only fundraiser and we need your help to make it a success. We have tried to make fundraising more FUN! Each year the students get pledges to run the DASH for CASH!  Each student raises their goal amount to reach their prize […]

Online Payments can get Confusing!

Whether you want to make a payment for an after school activity or a preschool or full day kindergarten tuition payment… Please use the following link:  https://stvrain.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=2_Central_ES  The long route description is:  Start at the SVVSD.org home page…under PARENTS & STUDENTS ·        go to the far left side and click ONLINE PAYMENTS ·        click the STUDENT ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC FEES […]

Back to School Open House

Central’s annual Back to School Open House will be held on Thursday, August 11, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm.  Students and parents are encouraged to tour the school, meet the teachers and staff and see why Central Elementary is STILL providing an excellent education to our children after 138 years!  There will also be a fun […]

Central Field Day

Thursday, May 19 will be the annual Field Day for Central students!  Kindergartners, first and second graders will go through the 8 stations in the morning from 8:45 – 10:45; and the third and fourth graders will participate from 12:30-2:30 pm.  Parents are welcome to come and cheer on the children as they do the […]

All School Picnic and 5th Grade v. Staff Kickball Game

 All School Picnic and 5th Grade v. Staff Kickball Game Wednesday, May 25, 2016 5th Grade Continuation Walk:   9:15 a.m.  ·        PK-4th grade students line up along the hallway walls, 5th grade walk down the stairs down through the primary hall, down the cafeteria ramp and out the cafeteria doors to the field. Kick Ball […]

SVVSD Technology Committee

If you are interested in serving on the district’s Instructional Technology Advisory Committee, please follow this link and submit an application prior to June 25th.http://bit.ly/applyitac

I Teach Because…

Think back to when you were a student, back-to-school shopping, finding your classroom, and the exciting lessons that would soon fill your day. The first day of school jitters that were calmed by the friendly, welcoming face, and celebrating the “ah ha” moments when you finally figured out how to solve the problem. Then there […]

Red Thread Rescheduled

The Red Thread International Craft Bazaar has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 7 due to the weather forecast for April 16.  Please plan to attend on the new date!  

Red Thread International Craft Bazaar

The 4th Annual Red Thread Craft Bazaar is this Saturday, April 16th, at Central Elementary from 9am-2pm.  This family-friendly, event will showcase one-of-a-kind, locally made goods, as well as performances by local musicians and dance troops.  A portion of our booth proceeds will be donated to our sister school, Moonlight Primary, in Uganda.  Due to unforeseen circumstances the […]

Historic Westside Neighborhood Public Safety Meeting

Historic Westside Neighborhood Public Safety Meeting Tuesday, March 29th @ 7 pm at Central Elementary School Gym   There have been incidents of vandalism in the neighborhood, which have included Central Elementary School and First Lutheran Church. We’ve spoken to our LPD beat supervisor and beat officer, and they’ve agreed to speak to us all […]

Central Robotics Team is off to VEX World Championships!

Central Robotics Club Team is headed to World Championships! The “Flying Hamburgers” are returning to Lexington, Kentucky April 20-23, for the VEX World Robotics Championship Tournament!  They qualified through a number of area tournaments and received excellent ratings.  The team is working on raising funds through donations, a spaghetti dinner on April 15, and a silent […]

Education Foundation for the St Vrain Valley Encore Awards

Please take a moment to consider nominating a Central teacher for an Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley Encore Award.  The nomination information is available in our February 19 Friday e-folder.  Nominations are due by March 15.  Forms may also be found at www.efsvv.org click on programs; Encore Awards and then the nomination form.  […]

Central Science Fair

Thursday, February 18, 2016, will be the annual Science Fair at Central.  Students are to set up exhibits between 3-5 pm, and then the Science Fair will be held from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Central Cafeteria.  Families are welcome to come and visit the Science Fair to see the exhibits and experiments from 1st-5th graders!!

Three Non-Student Contact days scheduled in February.

Central Elementary will be closed to students on the following dates: Friday, Feb. 12 – Staff compensation for conferences Monday, Feb. 15 – President’s Day holiday Friday, Feb. 26 – Teacher work day per contract Just as an FYI~  There are NO school closures scheduled in March!  Other than the March 2 LATE START, March […]

Student Led Conferences- Feb. 9, 10, 11

Central’s Student-led conferences will begin Tuesday, February 9, and continue for the next two nights, Wednesday and Thursday, February 10 and 11.  Conferences are scheduled between 3:30 – 8:00 pm, unless other special accomodations were made with your child’s teacher.  Ms. Marquez’s AM kindergarten schedule is different than the other classes. See the blue half sheet with […]

Friday is Bronco Orange Day

Friday, February 5, will be Central’s Spirit Day..WEAR ORANGE (or Bronco colors) to support the Denver Broncos as they get ready to play the Carolina Panthers in the Super Bowl on Sunday!  It is just a fun spirit day, not a fund raiser!