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

2. Notes From Mrs. Mizell
Dear Parents,
We thank each and every one that has made time to
eat lunch with their child this quarter and encourage those of
you who haven’t made it yet, to come and join us. We also
thank the volunteers who have helped us run off copies and
help shelve books and other tasks that have helped us have a
great start to the school year. We encourage you to keep us
informed of change of address, email, and phone numbers.
Weather is turning cold, so please label all jackets, coats and
sweaters.
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. Congratulations to our district wide poetry slam winner,
Allison Baxter!!! Here is the poem that she took first place with!!!
Loose Tooth
by Allison Baxter
Wiggle. Wiggle. My loose tooth.
Can’t wait to pull it out.
It feels funny in my mouth.
Bit an apple. Crunch! It’s still
there.
Chewed some caramel.
Is it gone? Nope. Wiggle. Wiggle.
Try to pull it out? Ouch! That
hurts.
Tie a string. Slam the door. BAM!
Wiggle. Wiggle. Still there.
Dad can help. Open wide!
Don’t cry. Close your eyes.

6. 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.

7. 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!!

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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 Literacy/Social Studies
cells. We will study cells under microscopes
and make models of cells. Our next unit will • In reading, we are studying characters
be on ecosystems. We will start this toward and reading in partnerships.
the end of the month. • 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.