March 2017 Newsletter From the Principal Dear Central Park Families, How quickly the month of March is upon us. The longer days and added sunshine are a welcome change. We had a great turn out for conferences. Thank you for taking the time to connect with your child’s teacher. Fostering relationships between school and home are critical to student success. Congratulations to all of you who participated in the fundraiser “Pennies for Patients.” Thanks to our Student Council for heading up this event. I am so impressed with the care and compassion of the students and school community. It is such a privilege to be a part of the many great things happening at Central Park. As you make plans in advance for appointments and vacations please keep in mind that the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments will be taking place March 29-May 5 for all children in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. It is very important that every child participate. All assessments are online so your child’s dates and time will vary. This is a great opportunity for students to show all of the learning they have been doing this year! We are excited for our students to demonstrate the fantastic growth we are seeing and we hope that you can encourage them to feel positive about this upcoming experience. There is much to celebrate as we approach the last trimester of this school year. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I appreciate your partnership. Eager for spring! Respectfully, Becky Berkas Subscribe to our email list 1 of 9
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March 2017 Newsletter
From the Principal
Dear Central Park Families,
How quickly the month of March is upon us. The longer days and added sunshine are a welcomechange. We had a great turn out for conferences. Thank you for taking the time to connect withyour child’s teacher. Fostering relationships between school and home are critical to studentsuccess.
Congratulations to all of you who participated in the fundraiser “Pennies for Patients.” Thanks toour Student Council for heading up this event. I am so impressed with the care and compassion ofthe students and school community. It is such a privilege to be a part of the many great thingshappening at Central Park.
As you make plans in advance for appointments and vacations please keep in mind that theMinnesota Comprehensive Assessments will be taking place March 29-May 5 for all children ingrades 3, 4, 5 and 6. It is very important that every child participate. All assessments are online soyour child’s dates and time will vary. This is a great opportunity for students to show all of thelearning they have been doing this year! We are excited for our students to demonstrate thefantastic growth we are seeing and we hope that you can encourage them to feel positive aboutthis upcoming experience. There is much to celebrate as we approach the last trimester of thisschool year.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I appreciate your partnership.
Eager for spring!
Respectfully,
Becky Berkas
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School News
Special Friends' Day
Thank you to all friends, families, neighbors and volunteers who made Special Friends' Day one ofour favorite events.
Students showed their special friends around school, introduced them to staff and shared a treat inthe cafeteria. The highlights of the day were Spark stations in the gym. All students and visitorsparticipated in science and engineering projects brought to us by the Works Museum.
Read Across America/Read Around the Park
Student Council has planned a celebration of reading. Central Park celebrated “I Love to Read” month with classes reading to theirbuddies each week in February. On the afternoon of March 2, ReadAcross America Day, we will be doing a whole school celebration ofreading called “Read Around the Park” where students and theirreading buddy will go to different areas of the school and hearstories. At the end of that time we will gather together to hear
Mrs. Berkas read a favorite Dr. Seuss story to us all and then go back to our rooms for cake tocelebrate reading.
2016-2017 Yearbooks
Order forms are now available for yearbooks. Pleasecheck Thursday folders and backpacks for forms.Additional forms are available in the school office.
Yearbook orders are due March 31.
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Friendship Connection Registration Begins March 13
Friendship Connection registration begins March 13 for Summer 2017 and the 2017-2018 schoolyear.
Registration information will be available beginning March 1 at the Friendship Connection schoolsites, online at www.isd623.org/friendship or at the Fairview Friendship Connection Office,651-604-3505.
Save on registration fees: Early Bird Registration is March 13-24, 2017.
See registration materials for information & fees.
From the Art RoomMark Tinsley, Art Teacher
Recycle your old magazines by donating them to the Central Park art program. Ifyou have magazines with content appropriate for school-aged children, pleasedrop them in the school office for students to use for collage-making. Thank you!
From the GymJamie Lauinger, Physical Education Teacher
Right after spring break, we will spend a week reviewing playground expectationsand games the students can play at recess. This is always a good reminder as wehead into the spring months and the weather starts to get warmer.
After the playground review, we will be starting our volleyball unit. The primary grades will usebeach balls to practice bumping and setting. They will also be doing some games with thevolleyball nets such as Clean Out Your Backyard and Beach Ball Volleyball. The intermediategrades will be using volleyball trainers to work on their skills. The volleyball trainers look likeregular volleyballs, but they are softer and easier to hit. At the end of the unit, the classes will beplaying volleyball games to practice their skills.
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From the Spark LabSara Laine, Spark Lab Teacher
We had a great turn out for Special Friends Day on Thursday, February 22!Visitors got to see students’ latest STEM projects, tour the building, stop inthe cafeteria for a treat, and participate in 10 different engineering activitieswith The Works Museum! It was a fantastic day!
Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students also wrapped up their computer programming unit inFebruary. And the 3rd and 4th graders completed their robotics unit with our Dash and Dot robots.5th and 6th graders started their engineering unit “Cleaning Up and Oil Spill" which will continueinto March.
Coming In March:
K- 2 students will begin their engineering units
3rd graders will begin using our brand new LittleBits
The 4th graders will start their 3D Printing unit
Classes will also get more opportunities to use the Spark Lab as a Maker Space, with Maker-Challenges and Open Exploration
Stay Connected!
Like the Spark Lab on Facebook and follow on Twitter:
Health Office RemindersPK Andersen, School Nurse
Is my child well enough to go to school?
These are some guidelines to help answer that question:
Students who have a fever of 100 degrees or greater need to stay homeuntil they are fever free for 24 hours, without the use of fever reducingmedication.Students who have vomiting and/or diarrhea need to be symptom free for24 hours before they return to school.
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Students who have a rash that may be infectious or a rash of “unknownorigin” will need to check with their doctor for a diagnosis and treatmentbefore returning to school.Students who have an illness, keep the student home and call the schooldaily to report the symptoms for Influenza tracking and attendancepurposes.
Grade 6 Immunizations
As a parent of a grade 6 student, you will be receiving a health packet for rising grade 7 students.This will include a physical exam form and an immunization form.
A physical exam is recommended for all students but is required for sports participation in grades 7through 12. It must be updated every three years.
A Tdap booster given at or after age 11 and a Meningococcal given at or after age 10 are required.If your student has not yet completed these additional immunizations, please make anappointment. The immunization form will also include a grid that indicates any additional vaccinesthat your child is still missing. All immunization must be up-to-date in order to enroll in Grade 7,according to the Mn School Immunization Law. If you are conscientiously opposed toimmunizations, then you are required to complete a notarized exemption. This option is includedon the immunization form. Need help with these vaccines? Please call St. Paul-Ramsey CountyPublic Health at 651-266-1234 for information about low cost immunizations.
Thank you for your partnership as you prepare your student for grade 7.
HEALTHY STUDENTS MAKE BETTER LEARNERS
Student Council News
Student Council has been very busy this winter. Classes are currently doing a month long buddyreading challenge that will end with a Read Aroundthe Park event celebrating Read Across AmericaDay/Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Thank you to PTA forproviding the cake for this celebration of literacy.
During the months of March and April, studentcouncil is sponsoring a checkers tournament. Students are able to sign up for a classroomtournament and then class winners will play eachother to get a grade level winner. Grade level
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winners will be announced to the school at an endof year assembly.
The week of March 20-24, Student Council will becollecting items for the food shelf at the Roseville High School. Food and items that are collectedgo directly to Roseville school families. Non-perishable items can be brought to classrooms thatweek and will be collected and delivered to the high school by student council. That week is alsoCentral Park Spirit Week. The spirit days are as follows:
Monday, March 20: Backwards Day
Tuesday, March 21: Pajama Day
Wednesday, March 22: Global Day - Wear clothing from around the world, either place you havebeen or a place you'd like to go.
Thursday, March 23: Dress Your Best
Friday, March 24: "Blue Out"! School Color Day
Save the Date: Culver’s Night to support student council is on April 18 from 4:30-7:30 PM.
PTA Corner
Save the date for our second annual Spring Carnival, which will take place on March 24,6:00-8:00 PM. There will be carnival games, crafts, a bounce house, music, and food. It isfun for the whole family! If you would like to volunteer for part of the event, send us ane-mail!Congratulations to Mr. Johnson’s class for winning our Boxtops Pizza Party! In total wecollected almost 5000 boxtops, which raises $500 for our school!!!You can place your order for the 2016/2017 Central Park Yearbook. Fliers with moreinformation are going home this week. Our March meeting is scheduled for Tuesday March 14th, 6:30-8:00 PM. All are welcome andchildcare is provided!Follow us on Facebook and check out our website at http://CentralParkPTA.com. Or email usat [email protected].
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March Calendar
March 1 9:30 AM - 1:15 PM Gr. 3 Field Trip: Works Museum
March 3 NO SCHOOL: Teacher Workshop
March 6-10 NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
March 14 2:00 & 6:00 PM Gr. 5-6 Music Concert
March 15 1:30 PM Instrument Recruiting
6:00-8:00 PM Parent Academy
March 16 6:00 PM CP Winter Orchestra Concert at Harambee
6:45 PM CP Winter Band Concert at Harambee
March 21 10:00-11:30 AM Ms. Scierka's Class to HANC
March 22 10:00-11:30 AM Ms. Bell's Class to HANC
1:30-3:00 PM Mrs. Paschke's Class to HANC
6:00-8:00 PM Parent Academy
6:30 PM Band & Orchestra Instrument Fair at Parkview
March 23 10:00-11:30 AM Mrs. Nolde's Class to HANC
1:30-3:00 PM Ms. Turner's Class to HANC
March 24 1:30 PM Talent Show
6:00-8:00 PM PTA Spring Carnival
March 27 9:40-11:10 AM Mrs. Gottfried's Class to HANC
March 28 9:40-11:40 AM Mrs. Thome's Class to HANC
March 29 9:40-11:10 AM Mrs. Roufs' Class to HANC
6:00-8:00 PM Parent Academy
March 30 2:00 PM Panther Pride Assembly
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