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!

STUCO Winter Warmth Contest

Next week, January 25-29, Central will participate in the “Warm Winter Clothing”  competition against Longmont Estates Elementary. Each classroom will have a box for collections and Student Council representatives will come by daily to gather donations. We are taking any clothing that will keep someone warm. Try to brainstorm ideas with your students and plan […]

Crazy Sock Day for RSD Awareness

The Central Community is encouraged to join us on Friday, January 22, for CRAZY SOCK DAY!  Crazy Sock day is a way to raise awareness for RSD, (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome), which is a disease which Mrs. Palmer’s sister is fighting.  Help us spread awareness for RSD and wear your mis-matched or wild and crazy […]

No School Friday, January 15 or Monday, January 18

There will not be school for students or staff on Friday, January 15.  This is compensation for working Parent Conferences.  Monday, January 18, schools are closed in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Student Art is at the Longmont Library!

Central Artists’ Work is at Longmont Public Library!  As an ACTION project, we created Animal Pictures to help support the New Nature Foundation (www.newnaturefoundation.org ) which is a non-profit 501c3 that, “…strives to conserve wild animals and wild places through education, empowerment, and an emphasis on creative solutions that promote people living in harmony with nature.  “Some […]

Kindergarten Round Up Time

It is time to enroll your 4-5* year old for KINDERGARTEN! We are currently accepting enrollment for the 2016-2017 School year for kindergarteners.  Packets are available in the office between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm weekdays.  If you live in our attendance area, (Main St-Hover, and 1st Ave-9th Ave), please bring in your child’s birth […]

STUCO

STUDENT COUNCIL NEWS Student Council collected almost 900 food items for the OUR Center in a “Smack-down” contest with Longmont Estates Elementary School. The “champion school” will be announced after school on Friday, Nov. 20, at Longmont Estates.  Thank you to everyone who donated!  Student Council also sponsored Thanksgiving meals for four deserving Central families. […]

Scholastic Book Fair Nov 30-Dec. 4

BOOK FAIR November 30-December 4 -IN THE LIBRARY Please come and enjoy the Book Fair and support our Library.  50% of all sales are returned to our library! Watch for more information in the Friday Folder for 11/20/15. ·         Mon. 30th  3:00 – 5:00 pm ·         Tues. 1st    8-9 am &  3- 5:00 pm ·         […]

Education Foundation for the St Vrain Valley Grants

  CONGRATULATIONS to the following Central Elementary teachers who received classroom grants from the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley at a reception on October 27, 2015!   Connection with iPad Minis                     Valarie Agnello Movement and the Mind                          Kelly Sanseverino Ask these teachers about the details of their proposal and consider […]

5th Grade Ski Trip Fundraising Update

Thank you very much to all the families that supported the Butter Braids fundraiser last month!  The students are getting close to their goal of raising $4,200.00!  The ski trip is a special culmination of the students’ years at Central and is a reward for their hard work.  Many of our students will have a […]

IB Curriculum Night- Nov. 10

Join us for fun, information and to see what our students are learning and doing in their classrooms on Tuesday, November 10, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.  The evening will be divided into 3 sessions: 6:30-7:00 Session 1 in classrooms 7:00-7:30 Session 2 in classrooms 7:30-8:00 Parent update meeting in the gym

Penny Harvest Time

We are excited that the Penny Harvest has officially begun.  You will find information in your child’s recent Friday folder.  You will find a flyer and a sticker on a penny bag.  Please collect your pennies and return them to your classroom teacher before December 1st.  (And yes we accept silver coins and dollars, too) […]

Halloween at Central

 This is a reminder about the activities and expectations at Central Elementary regarding Halloween celebrations on Friday, October 30. Students will dress up in their costumes at 1:45 pm. Students should be able to do this by themselves! The Halloween Parade of Costumes will start at 2:00 pm in the school and will end up […]

Firehawk Dash Schedule

Wednesday, October 7- TODAY is our Annual Firehawk Dash!  Here is the schedule:   Remember that the times listed are to start running.  Students should arrive 5 minutes early to warm up and then allow time to cool down, record laps, enjoy popsicles and get a class photo after running.  All participants must wear appropriate footwear! […]