Central School District 51

Kindergarten Registration is still open! Please register your Kindergartner. Screening dates will be communicated at a later time. https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wseducentral51il/skyenroll.w

Fourth and fifth grade artists are sharing some love with their heart art inspired by street artist, Chris Uphues! 💙 #celebratecentral51

Last week, 5th grade learned about the Pet Rock fad. Then, the students created their own Pet Rocks, wrote about them, and made videos on Flipgrid! Way to go 5th grade ELA teachers (Mrs. Woolard and Mrs. Armstrong) and students! 💙 #celebratecentral51 #5thgraderocks #remotelearning

Whitney and Stella are enjoying Google Hangouts, and Tristen and Presley made salt dough ornaments for a local nursing home! 💙 #celebratecentral51 #keeplearning

CIS math teachers rock! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUuERG-vQPQ&feature=youtu.be

Today we celebrate our CIS Paraprofessionals for all of the hard work they do each day! We are so thankful for you, Mrs. Ahten, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Bredeson, Mrs. Brent, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Budde, Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Coker, Mrs. Donze, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Heffta, Mrs. Kallal, Mrs. Milliman, Mrs. Spaulding, Mrs. VanDusen, and Mrs. Williams! Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! 💙 #celebratecentral51 #weappreciateyou

CIS Curbside Chromebook pickup is happening at CIS until noon for those who signed up!

*Reminder* Curbside Chromebook pickup for 4th through 8th grade students will be tomorrow (Tuesday, March 31st) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Central Intermediate School main office entry. Staff will be available to bring Chromebooks to vehicles. Please complete the following two steps if you would like to pick up a(n) Chromebook(s). - Complete the Google Form linked below by Monday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. This will give staff an adequate amount of time to ensure Chromebooks are ready for pickup. - Log into Skyward Family Access and update the Chromebook Use (Parent) form for each child by tonight (Monday, March 30th) at 5:00 p.m. See the video linked below for directions on how to update the Chromebook Use (Parent) form. If you are unable to pick up the Chromebook during this time, please contact Mrs. Bush, assistant principal, at ebush@central51.net. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWxKxStPaI5-LDMsrWrdEcbywDEB9mfiY0SXY8aCMEgKmWiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TA1IykdKac&feature=youtu.be

CIS Families: Central Intermediate School will offer an additional Chromebook pickup time on Tuesday, March 31st from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Due to social distancing recommendations, staff will be available at the Central Intermediate School main office entry to bring Chromebooks and chargers to vehicles. Please complete the following two steps if you would like to pick up a(n) Chromebook(s). - Complete the Google Form linked below by Monday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. This will give staff an adequate amount of time to ensure Chromebooks are ready for pickup. - Log into Skyward Family Access and update the Chromebook Use (Parent) form for each child by Monday, March 30th at 5:00 p.m. See this video for directions on how to update the Chromebook Use (Parent) form. If you are unable to pick up the Chromebook during this time, please contact Mrs. Bush, assistant principal, at ebush@central51.net Thank you, Mr. Brian Hoelscher, CIS Principal Mrs. Ericka Bush, CIS Assistant Principal How to Update Skyward Form: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TA1IykdKac&feature=youtu.be https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWxKxStPaI5-LDMsrWrdEcbywDEB9mfiY0SXY8aCMEgKmWiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Preparing lunches and snacks for our families in need #whateverittakes #celebratecentral51 #wegotthis

Check out Mr. Clarke's Historical Dad Jokes and Morgan's expert eye rolls! https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=7qWXig-wbAI&feature=emb_logo

💼 117 Seventh Graders completed an Interest Inventory on careercruising.com to find out which careers best suit them! 🧠 Our Central Scholastic Bowl Team, led by Mrs. Lowry and Mrs. Kennedy, are playing a match on Google Hangouts! #celebratecentral51 #learningneverstops #keeplearning #whateverittakes

The Uftrings will do #whateverittakes to stay connected to our Central students...even if it means joining Tik Tok! #celebratecentral51 #wewillsurvive #centralteachersrock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya2EHbJfubI

Mrs. Woolard, her dog Neptune, and her homeroom, The Sea Turtles 🐢, also stayed connected today via Google Hangouts! #celebratecentral51 #stayingconnected #whateverittakes #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #keeplearning

101 sixth graders participated in a virtual "Lobby Talk" this morning using Google Hangouts! Way to stay connected, sixth grade teachers and students! #celebratecentral51 #wegotthis #whateverittakes #keeplearning #wemissyou

Please click the link for instructions on updating the Chromebook Use (Parent) form via Skyward Family Access. Families who would now like to have Chromebooks at home due to e-Learning should update the form by Sunday, March 15th at 9:00 p.m. Pickup will take place on Monday, March 16th from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Please feel free to reach out with questions! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TA1IykdKac&feature=youtu.be

Congrats to our February students of the month!

Mrs. Schick, Mrs. Zimmerman, and Mrs. Faulkner’s first grade students.

1st grade music performance. Mrs. Norburg, Mrs. Couri and Mrs. Golds’ students.

Help ensure your child feels prepared for the IAR tomorrow! - Please ensure your child’s Chromebook is fully charged if he/she takes the Chromebook home. - If your child is bringing his/her Chromebook charger to school, please make sure the charger is clearly labeled with his/her first and last name. - We suggest wired headphones or earbuds for testing. - Connectivity issues may arise with wireless headphones. - Please ensure your child gets plenty of sleep tonight and eats a healthy breakfast tomorrow! - Remind your child how awesome they are!