Central Elementary August 16, 2011

Mrs. Krutz, Principal

Central Elementary - Children First

The Central Elementary faculty and staff, with the support of parents and community, recognize the needs of every child, establish a nurturing environment, and facilitate the development of lifelong learners. Opportunities are provided for students to think creatively, learn to make responsible decisions, and meet with academic success.

Central Elementary Accolades

Central Elementary is a Four Star School Combined Indiana Statewide Testing for

Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) passing percentages

Top 25th percentile for each grade level. Must make AYP –

student performance and participation rates on the (ISTEP+) assessments in English/language arts and mathematics and student attendance

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Central Elementary Accolades

Exemplary Progress/Letter Grade A - Public Law 221

Spell Bowl, Math Bowl and Science Bowl all were top 10 winners in the state last year.

94% passing ISTEP+

PL221 Goal

All Students will show growth in the area of reading comprehension across the curriculum.

Central Elementary - Chargers

PBIS - Positive Behavior, Interventions and Support Charger Tickets Classroom Charger

Tickets WOW Wheel

Weekly drawingsSpecial Occasions

Extra Curricular Opportunities

4th and 5th Grade Students Spell Bowl – Mr. Wallace Math Bowl – Mr. Darnell Science Bowl – Mrs. Estridge Choir – Mr. Meyer After School Sports – Mrs.

Mersman and Mrs. Walsh

Grades 2nd through 5th

Art Club

Student Council – Grades 3rd – 5th Sponsor Fundraising & School Spirit

Activities We believe that children who give to

others at an early age will continue to be philanthropists throughout their lives.

Some Activities include: Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Crazy Fridays, Sheet & Towel Drive for the Animal Shelter, Food Drive, Jar Wars, Bake Sale, and Smencial sales.

Attendance

Instruction that is lost when your child is not at school can never be fully gained.

If your child is sick please keep them home.

Vacations Check the school calendar before

scheduling family vacations. Planned Absence Forms

Attendance Awards

Perfect Attendance Awards Quarterly

Excellent Attendance Award Yearly Students that miss 3 or less days of

school

Edline/ Parent Portal – Grades 1st – 5th

Electronic Grade Book

Weekly Update Activation Codes Not for

Kindergarten students

Elimination of Interim Reports

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Testing, Testing and more Testing

NWEA K-2

Acuity Grades 3-5

AIMSweb Benchmark in Grades 3-5 and

monitoring in grades K-2 ISTEP+

Grades 3-5

Technology

Computer Lab Interactive whiteboards Document Cameras Projectors SMART Boards 55 regular Laptops 75 Netbooks 2 iPads 80 iPod Touches

Immunizations

Please make sure that your child is up to date on all of their immunizations

Nurses – Mrs. Pocratsky and Mrs. Hite

Late Start Wednesdays

Every Wednesdays our school day will begin 30 minutes later.

Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and school will begin at 9:15 a.m.

This time will be used for teacher collaboration.

Self-Guided Tour

Bottom Floor – Kindergarten Classrooms, Art and Music shared room), gym, Kitchen, cafeteria.

Middle Floor – 1st grade, 2nd grade, FROG/Title I room, and resource room.

Top Floor – 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, computer lab, library, offices – secretary, principal, nurse, and social worker.

Central is Happy to Have You! Our staff is excited to begin this new

school year with you. Please feel free to contact Mrs. Scheub,

our school secretary or Mrs. Krutz, principal, if you have any questions.

kscheub@valpo.k12.in.us ekrutz@valpo.k12.in.us 219-531-3030