Reminder, Friday December 19, is a 2:00 dismissal for the district!
Parents:
I want to share an update regarding the brief Secure protocol that was implemented today around 12:30 p.m.
Earlier in the morning, the school was made aware of a domestic disturbance at a nearby apartment complex. Around lunchtime, while 4th grade students were outside for recess, several police officers were present at that location. Out of an abundance of caution, 4th grade was brought inside, and 5th grade remained indoors for recess.
At that time, school administration also became aware of a report circulating on social media regarding someone allegedly taking pictures of children. To ensure student safety, complete a perimeter check, and gather additional information from law enforcement, the building was placed into a SECURE. When we go into a SECURE, we make sure everyone stays inside. School goes on as usual!
Law enforcement confirmed that they were responding to a domestic situation in the area that was not related to the school, and there was no identified threat to students or staff. Once this information was confirmed, the Secure was lifted.
Student safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding as we take precautionary steps when situations occur near school grounds. All students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions.
Mr. Bednar
I want to share an update regarding the brief Secure protocol that was implemented today around 12:30 p.m.
Earlier in the morning, the school was made aware of a domestic disturbance at a nearby apartment complex. Around lunchtime, while 4th grade students were outside for recess, several police officers were present at that location. Out of an abundance of caution, 4th grade was brought inside, and 5th grade remained indoors for recess.
At that time, school administration also became aware of a report circulating on social media regarding someone allegedly taking pictures of children. To ensure student safety, complete a perimeter check, and gather additional information from law enforcement, the building was placed into a SECURE. When we go into a SECURE, we make sure everyone stays inside. School goes on as usual!
Law enforcement confirmed that they were responding to a domestic situation in the area that was not related to the school, and there was no identified threat to students or staff. Once this information was confirmed, the Secure was lifted.
Student safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding as we take precautionary steps when situations occur near school grounds. All students and staff remained safe throughout the situation.
Please feel free to contact the school if you have any questions.
Mr. Bednar
Heads up Parents. Our thanksgiving meal is tomorrow. Typically, we have more parents eat with their child this day. If you plan on eating with them, please call the office by 8:15 am and have exact change. $4.45 for adults to eat! We just want to make sure we have enough food.
5th Grade Parents: Grade Reports will hopefully go home later this week. We ran into a tech issue we are trying to solve as some reports are showing grades when we print. We've reached out to Infinite Campus for help!
Reminder: Tomorrow (Wed 10/15) is Picture Retake Day. If you are wanting your child to have a retake- they just need to bring back their picture packet. Also, Friday (10/17), CE students will have an opportunity to watch some musical artists. 4th grade will go to the Fox at 10 while 5th graders will enjoy meeting one of the musicians. More info: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/series-media/friday-live-audio/
A few reminders: No School tomorrow for K-5 students (6-12 2:00 Dis). Next week: Monday: 3:30-4:15 Chess Club for those who brought back permission slips (50+kids!). Wednesday 10/15: Picture Retakes. Students wanting retakes need to bring back original package to photographer Wednesday.
If your kid was going to walk, they are still at school. We are trying to get a hold of you for dismissal plans. We are currently safe in the basement.
We will do the best we can at dismissal at 3:30. If it's just raining, we will dismiss as fast as we can! We may wait inside until we see parents. If there is hail and/or more severe weather, we will wait to make sure kids are safe.
Parent Teacher Conference notes should have come home! We are scheduling those now and you should receive your timeslot soon. Also, Mrs. Donelan is sick and will not be able to start Central Starz tomorrow. First day will be Thursday!
To help celebrate Patriot Day, kids are asked to wear red, white, and blue today if they can! In a world full of division, let's be different ...as a team for your child, as a school and community. Let's offer something better to our kids!
Photo Day at Central Elementary is Tuesday, September 9.
Order pictures online at h2ophotos.com
(Select McCook -->Central Elementary).
Online ordering closes at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 10.
It’s been a great start to school! We have some sleepy kids today 🙂 (Principal too!). Please keep safety in mind at morning drop-off. I placed out crossing signs. Safest drop-offs are on West 1st St. (southbound), West G (north side of building), or West F (next to school) so kids don’t cross streets. It’s especially important when days get shorter. Thanks for helping keep our kids safe!
Reminder: OPEN HOUSE is tonight from 5:30-6:30! Drop off your supplies, get to know the building, meet your teacher. Thursday and Friday are 2:00 dismissals! We are excited to get 25-26 school year going!
Hat day tomorrow! Kids can wear a school appropriate hat during the day. 3 more days...finish strong!
Reminder: 4th Grade Field Trip tomorrow to Kearney Archway. Kids are the bring a sack lunch unless they signed up for a school provided sack lunch. Buses will leave promptly at 8:30 and return around 2:30 PM. Students will be asked to leave phones at home/school.
Track Meet today! Concessions will be open for GUESTS for a portion of the morning! During the FIELD events, you're more than welcome to go on the field (out of way) but RUNNING EVENTS, we ask you to be in the stands! This is the schedule of events and you can see heats/lane assignments on the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQd_a0jcD2qmxVmcJHy-u3FI1FcBoUtIe4dbwm3fvrY0e7emLC1fiJpubPXsUkC0nWJIaw1C7tTaBP2/pub
Reminder, tomorrow is our track meet! Kids will need to be dropped off at the high school track area between 8:00-8:30AM. Bus kids will be transported over after their normal route. Kids will be dismissed at the end (noonish) Schedule of events is found on our Facebook page!
Nebraska Digital Citizenship Symposium Poster Contest award winners were announced this morning at Central Elementary! (Nebraska award winners are pictured with their classroom teachers.) Congratulations to the ENTIRE 5TH GRADE class who used their voices and talents to motivate others to action and swept the poster contest! See the complete story in the NEWS section of the webpage, links to all of the posters are included in the story. Check the Gazette too!
Reminder: 5th Graders will walk to the Junior High tomorrow at 8:30. They will be done and dismissed at 11:30 from there. They do need to bring anything (jacket?), asking cell phones to stay home unless they are absolutely necessary.
Good evening! Kids are walking to the track tomorrow for PE to practice for the track meet on Friday! Wear shoes! Wed: 5th grade goes JH for transition day (dismiss at noon from MJH). Friday : Track meet @HS track 8:30-12:00sh. Students dismissed at conclusion of meet.