1. Welcome to
Central Elementary School
Go Eagles!!!
2012-2013

2. Notes From Mrs. Mizell
Dear Parents,
The faculty and staff of Central Elementary
welcome you and your child to a new school
year! We are looking forward to a successful year.
At Central, we promote high standards and a
positive school climate. Our faculty and staff are
here for one reason and that is to educate your
child. We ask for your participation and
support. Our goal is to provide your child, our
students, with a positive learning environment.
Sincerely,
Cindy Mizell

3. From the Counselor……
October is
National Bullying Prevention Month
and Red Ribbon Week
Students will spend the Red Ribbon Week is October 19th-25th
first half of the month During this time, students take a stand against drugs.
learning about bullying, ---------------------------------------------------------------------
how to report a bully, Friday – Be a Sport and Don’t Do Drugs – wear a
sports shirt or uniform
and how to stand up
Monday – Color the World Drug Free – wear as
against bullying. It is many colors as possible
important for everyone Tuesday – Drugs are Ridiculous – students dress
involved to know bullying crazy or ridiculous (mismatched, backwards, etc.)
is one sided and Wednesday – From Head to Toe We Say No – wear
intentional. crazy socks and a hat
Thursday – Black Out Drugs – wear black
Amanda Ming - Counselor

4. Announcements
• October 8-12 Clayton Scott will be doing Poetry in
the 4th grade classrooms
• October 16 – District Poetry Slam 7:00 FAC
• October 19-25 Red Ribbon Week
• October 19-25 Book Fair in the Library
• October 25 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
3:00-9:00 pm
• October 26 – No School (Professional Development)
• November 1 – Snoopy Play (K-2) at VBFAC

5. October Kindergarten News
• Reading- This month we are reading story
books and students are re-telling and discussing
characters in the story.
• Writing- This month we are writing like
scientists. We have been observing our
surroundings in nature.
• Math- This month we are working on counting
numbers and comparing sets of numbers. We will
also work on measurement.
• Science/Social Studies- This month we will be
talking about Pumpkins, Columbus Day, and
physical environment.

6. What are we studying??
Reading : What strategies to use when we
get to a tricky word.
Writing: Mentor authors. What is the
author doing that I could do in my own
writing?
Math: Geometry. Making shapes.
Science: Matter. Solids, liquids and gases.
Make sure your child is reading 3-4 times a week at home! Make sure to sign the log!!
Our Hot Dog Party Writing
Celebration was a success!
Look out for notes on our
next Writing Celebration!!

7. What’s going on in
2 nd Grade???
Reading
This month in reading we will be continuing
to learn about our characters and learning to
jot about our characters.
Writing
This month in writing we will be learning
about Realistic Fiction.
Math
Our focus in math this month is
geometry shapes and symmetry,
combinations to 10 and doubles.
Science/Social Studies
We will be learning about maps and the
skeletal system this month.

8. Reader’s Workshop: Series Books: Read many books with the same
character this month…Remember to read 20 minutes each night-
talk about what you read with someone.
Writer’s Workshop: Realistic Fiction: Write
stories that could be real- make your
character real. Celebration coming
soon!! 
Math Workshop: Keep working on those addition
and subtraction strategies! Work on counting
money!! $$
PARENTS!! Be on the look out for…
• Spelling Bee
• Laura Huckabee, Weather woman 40/29, visit
on October 23rd
• Parent Teacher Conferences October 25th

9. Look What’s Happening in 5th Grade
Math/Science
• In Math this month, we are finishing up our
unit on volume. The assessment will be Friday,
October 12. We will then study subtracting
where we will be practicing different
subtraction strategies and subtracting large
numbers.
• In Science, we are studying plant and animal
cells. We will study cells under microscopes and
make models of cells. Our next unit will be on
ecosystems. We will start this toward the end of
the month.
Literacy/Social Studies
In reading, we are studying characters and
reading in partnerships.
In writing this month, we are beginning our
unit on interpretive essay.
Social Studies is in full swing with our Native
American Unit. Students are reading about
MANY different topics in this unit, and each
child will choose their favorite topic from
this time period and complete an end of unit
project.

10. Central Elementary Media
Center
Our Book Fair is Coming!
Friday Oct 19 through Thursday
Oct 25
At the Book Fair you will find the
latest and finest titles for kids, as
well as books of interest to
parents.
See you there.

11. Drop off and
Pick up
• Bus drop off and
pick up will be
located behind the
building on North
22nd Street.
• Car drop off and
pick up will now be
located in the front
of Central
Elementary School
on North 24th
Street.