Dear Center School Families.
November is a very busy month! We have conferences next week on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. These will be early release days for students at 12:15. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have not yet signed up for a conference. This is an opportunity to hear about your child’s strengths and areas for growth.
Our PTO Book Fair kicked off today. Students had an opportunity to visit the Book Fair with their class. Monday, November 6 is our Milk and Cookies event from 5-7pm. Teachers will be reading throughout the evening. The Book Fair will be open for browsing and purchases. Milk and cookies will be served in the cafeteria. The Book Fair will also be open during conferences Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Tuesday, November 7 is a professional development day for teachers, there is no school for students. Friday, November 10 is the observance of Veterans Day, there is no school.
Veterans Day will be observed at Center School on Thursday, November 9th. We are inviting Veterans who have a connection to our students. Unfortunately, due to space, we are not able to open this up to the public. Please see the letter in the Virtual Backpack if you are able to attend. Families can send in photos of their Veteran to be included in our slide show. Veterans names and their branch of service will be displayed for all to see.
Picture Day will be November 13th. Order forms were sent home today and are available in the Virtual Backpack. The original order forms will still be accepted.
Our Virtual Backpack can be found here.
Thank you for sharing your child(ren) with us and partnering with us in your child’s education!
Best,
Lisa
Upcoming Events
Monday, Nov. 6 PTO Milk and Cookies Night from 5-7pm. All school PJ day.
Mon. Wed. Thurs. Nov. 6, 8 and 9 Fall Conferences Students dismissed at 12:15
Tuesday, Nov. 7 No school for students, Professional Development day for staff
Thursday, Nov. 9 Veterans Day celebration at Center School
Friday, Nov. 10 Veterans Day observed, no school
Monday, Nov. 13 Picture Day
Nov. 13-17 Center School Food Drive to benefit the Litchfield Social Services
Tuesday, Nov. 21 Grade 1 Learning Celebration
Wednesday, Nov. 22-24 Thanksgiving break
Food Services
If you would like for your child to receive breakfast at school, please sign up using this form. The food service program needs to track the breakfasts provided, so you must order by 7:45am daily. You can also order for the full week ahead of time.
Information regarding breakfast and lunch costs and who is eligible for free lunch can be found here.
Previously shared information
If you are picking your child(ren) up at the end of the day, please ensure that you are walking them safely to your car. If you would like to enjoy some time outside, you are welcome to use the playscapes in the rear of the building.
We are excited to introduce our Fitness bags which will be sent home with all Kindergarten through Grade 3 students this year. The activity is sponsored by Fit Together. Fit Together is a community collaborative formed in 2011. The initial purpose was to identify and implement environmental and social improvements in the Northwest corner of CT. Their mission is to build the healthiest kids, families and communities through sustainable strategies that foster healthy eating and active living.
Each bag has a variety of activities for students to share with their family and friends. Suggestions of games will be included, but you are welcome to create your own fun as well. Bags will be sent home each Friday with one student from the class. The bag should be returned with all the contents on the following Thursday so that another classmate can enjoy the following week.
If you would like to email pictures or share any feedback, we would love to have it. Information can be sent to the centerschool@lpsct.org address.