Joplin Relief, CWP Update, Parent survey, dump truck

Hello Parents,

The end of the year is coming fast! I have to say that I have truly loved working with your children this year!!

Just a reminder that next Tuesday and Wednesday will be half days. Students will be dismissed at approximately 11:45.

We are going to have a "hat or pajama" day tomorrow in an effort to raise money for the victims in Joplin. If the students will bring in a dollar they can wear a hat or their pajamas.

We also have a “climate survey” attached to the parent portal within SIS. If you would please take the time to fill it out we would greatly appreciate it. Just log in as if you were looking at your student’s grades and you should see a link there.

We are looking for someone that may have a small dump truck that would be able to help us haul some dirt into our Outdoor Classroom. We have the dirt, but we were hoping to make it a little easier to get it where we need it. Just contact the office if you have any ideas. Thank you!

News from Central Wildcat Pride Meeting May 24th -
The Central Wildcat Pride met on May 24th here at Central.
Things that were discussed:
Open House dates- Aug. 18th from 5 to 6:30 pm fork K and 1st grade - 6:30 to 8pm for 2nd and 3rd grade. (ice cream or cookies?)

Room Parents- Teachers will be in charge of getting and working with their room parents.

Fundraisers- Choices, dates and spending
The CWP held one major fundraise last year using Signature Fundraising Source. We are going to try something new. CWP is going to hold a “Walk-A-Thon.” Details will be added at a later date. The administration will still hold their “Clubs Choice” fundraiser in February and we will request “carnival prizes” from this company to give away at the festival.

This money helps pay for, classroom activities, technology and family activities.

LAST YEAR- these are the activities that were held 1st semester and who the contact were for the activity. Those people will be asked if they would like to “head” it up again, but we are ALWAYS LOOKING FOR HELP.

Movie Night - Traci Canby

Fall Festival - Donnie Schuttenberg and Krista Stranghoener

Angel Tree - Michelle Prewitt and Lisa Braun

Holiday Boutique - Kasey Straatmann, Valerie Howland, and Amanda Bequette

2nd semester activities for this year were-
February – Mother / Son Dance from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
(Sons can bring mom, step-mom, grandma, aunt or whoever is that special person)

February - Father / Daughter Dance from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. (Daughters can also bring that someone special in their life)

We are looking for help to coordinate and work both of these evening events. Please email Aaron Jones if you are interested in helping or coordinating one or both of these evenings.
jonesa@union.k12.mo.us

Aaron Jones
Principal, Central Elementary
jonesa@union.k12.mo.us

Basketball Camp for 1st through 3rd graders

1st - 3rd Grade Basketball Camp at Central Elementary
By John Barnes of Union Basketball

The Union Boys Basketball Program will be holding a basketball camp for boys entering grades 1-3. The camp will be June 6th & 7th from 9:00-11:00am at Central Elementary School. The cost is $20 per camper. Registration forms will be sent home with kids and kept in the office at Central. However, you do not have to pre register. Registration for camp will also begin at 8:30am the first morning. Basketballs will be provided.

Questions: Contact Coach Barnes at barnes@union.k12.mo.us