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Wildcat Weekly Update

December 4, 2023

Wildcat Community –

The holiday season is upon us with many activities in our community and at school. We look forward to seeing you at our events here at Central School.

December Attendance Challenge

Our next Perfect Attendance Challenge will be from December 1 – 15^th! Students who are present, and on time everyday at Central Elementary will earn a ticket to our Perfect Attendance celebration on Friday, January 5,2024! Students can have No tardies, absences or check-outs.

Building Character

CARING: Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need

During the months of December, we will be teaching the pillar of Caring. This is a natural time of year to focus on the quality of caring for others and the spirit of giving from one’s heart. Despite the fact that it is a short month of school, we hope that parents will continue to support and emphasize the qualities of caring with their children over the holiday season and vacation.

There are two main ideas that pertain to the pillar of Caring. The first is concern for others. This means that a caring person would show compassion and empathy, be kind, loving and considerate in their actions, be grateful for the things that other people do for them, forgive others for their shortcomings and mistakes, be sensitive to the feelings of others, and are not mean or cruel to others. The second idea is that of charity. This means that a caring person is giving to others of their time, money, support and comfort to help make someone else’s life more comfortable or better and that they would do this without thinking of what or how they will be rewarded for their deeds in return.

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - AESOP

Parent Café

Parent Café will be on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in the MPR at 8:45 am. Parent Café is for ALL families at Central School. We look forward to seeing you there.

Next meeting: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Photos with Santa

Join us at Central Elementary in the Multi-Purpose Room for Pictures with Santa! Doors open at 5:00 pm!

Holiday Cookie Exchange & Coffee with the Principal

Cultural Awareness

During the month of December, it is awareness month for Season Affective Disorder. What is it you might ask?

Website resource: National Institute of Mental Health

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/seasonal-affective-disorder

There is Spanish translation of the website by clicking “en Espanol” on the right-hand side below the PDF flyer.

Many people go through short periods when they feel sad or unlike their usual selves. Sometimes, these mood changes begin and end when the seasons change. Many people feel "down" or have the "winter blues" when the days get shorter in the fall and winter and feel better in the spring when longer daylight hours return.

Sometimes, these mood changes are more serious and can affect how a person feels, thinks, and behaves. If you have noticed significant changes in your mood and behavior when the seasons change, you may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

In most cases, SAD symptoms start in the late fall or early winter and go away during the spring and summer, known as winter-pattern SAD or winter depression. Other people experience depressive symptoms during the spring and summer months, known as summer-pattern SAD or summer depression. Summer-pattern SAD is less common.

Library Events

The library is hosting an after-school event on December 13^th for K-3 and 14^th for 4-5 where students will make pin back buttons by either cutting an image or drawing their own.

Here is the direct link to the permission slip for K-3: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kVRKOZsr1UGSDZXiiUv-YhNBIx65yA5Epx9-1pEdgYZUM1lJMEo3NElYSDROVlNMVVVGWFc4WlI3Vi4u

Here is the direct link to the permission slip for 4-5:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=kVRKOZsr1UGSDZXiiUv-YhNBIx65yA5Epx9-1pEdgYZUOUNORFEwMjVOSDRCMDg3RlJIOTJFRUUxNy4u

Previous Updates

November 27, 2023

Wildcat Weekly Update

November 27, 2023

Wildcat Community –

I hope you all had a relaxing Thanksgiving break with friends and family. Classes resume on Monday, November 27^th, 2023. Gates open at 8:00am, and students may line up outside of the gate on the sidewalk to ensure they are on-time to school beginning at 7:50 am. When students enter campus at 8:00, they will line-up in their class lines on the blacktop.

Attendance Is Always Important

At Central, we have been holding weekly “Beat the Bell” Tardy Challenges among our students. Mrs. Ramsey’s class won the “Beat the Bell” Challenge for the week of November 6-10th!

Our October Class Attendance Challenge was a close contest among many of our classrooms! The top 3 classes were awarded with a cookie party with the principal! Congratulations to:

Mrs. Sawin’s Class: 97.8%

Mrs. Douglas’ Class: 97.3%

Mrs. Lopez’s Class: 96.9%

Our Attendance Challenge continues with the month of November! Who will our top 3 classes be with the highest attendance percentage?

Building Character

During the month of November, Central School has focused on the Character Pillar of Citizenship. There are many things you can do at home and in our community to help our students be the best Citizens they can be.

Something to Think About

Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.” As educators and parents, we have the obligation to do whatever we can to help our students connect learning with real life, and provide them with the knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for success. I feel this quote best applies to what matters most in schools today.

In teaching students, one must be concerned with instilling positive, admirable, traits associated with good character. One could say that character is what is inside students and how they respond to life. When you think about it, our true character is shown every day by our normal and consistent attitudes and behavior. Don’t think of just the words. For, when we refer to one’s character, we’re concerned with the choices made and the values that may or may not be evident in one’s behavior.

Character is not inherited, nor is it forever determined by one’s environment. Character is learned and must be taught. When we are confronted with a situation, the response we give will come from the habits and dispositions we’ve learned and developed. No matter what we choose to do, there is no escaping the implications of character as it affects our attitude and behavior, along with every relationship we have. What are you doing to intentionally teach our young wildcats the desired traits of character?

On Friday, December 1, we focus on our character trait of CARING.

Cultural Awareness

When someone refers to "the holidays," there's a good chance they're talking about an event in December. The month of December is best known for Christmas and New Year's Eve, but it's also full of other special reasons to celebrate. These notable holidays may have you baking for a good cause, giving an extra hug to someone special, or honoring your favorite pet. From National Letter Writing Day to the first night of Hanukkah, December is full of celebratory fun.

Fun Fact: The tenth month in the Roman calendar was originally named “December.” The month was named from the Latin word decem, which means “ten.”

Things to celebrate this week:

Friday, December 1: National Christmas Light Day

If you haven’t already put up your Christmas lights, December 1 is the day to do so. And once you’re done, take a walk through your community to see your neighbors' festive displays. It might even inspire next year's creation.

Saturday, December 2: National Mutt Day

December 2 belongs to the dogs—mutts that is! On this day, celebrate your unique and lovable mixed-breed dog if you have one. If you don't own a dog but still want to get involved, volunteer at a shelter or foster a mutt on this very special day in December.

Sunday, December 3: Let’s Hug Day

Promote a warm and fuzzy feeling by giving someone you love a hug on December 3. Maybe you can even get your easily embarrassed teenager to give you a quick, one-armed squeeze. Hugs are proven to reduce stress and improve your health.

Parent Café

Parent Café will be on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, in the MPR at 8:45 am. Parent Café is for ALL families at Central School. We look forward to seeing you there.

Next meetings: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 & Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The NED Show

On Tuesday, November 28^th, our young wildcats will enjoy an assembly learning about Ned’s Mindset.

Never give up — understand The Power of YET

Encourage others — spark courage in other people

Do your best® — always be learning and growing

NED's Mindset Mission is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks. We recommend linking the underlined text (shown above) to our website,

http://www.mindsetmission.com/assembly.html

Important Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, November 28, 2023: School Site Council meeting 3pm in the Conference Room.

https://central.tracy.k12.ca.us/parent-student-information/school-site-council

Wednesday, November 29: K-3 Picture Book Making from 2:20-2:50 Permission slip needed for student to stay after school.

Thursday, November 30: ELAC Meeting 8:30am – 9:30am in the MPR.

Thursday, November 30: 4^th-5^th grade Picture Book Making from 2:50 – 3:20 Permission slip needed for student to stay after school.

TENTATIVE date, Tuesday, Dec. 5: Photos with Santa evening event – next week – more information coming!

November 13, 2023

Wildcat Weekly Update

November 13, 2023

Wildcat Community –

Attendance Is Always Important

At Central, we have been holding weekly “Beat the Bell” Tardy Challenges among our students. Mrs. Sawin’s class won the “Beat the Bell” Challenge for the week of October 30 – November 3!

Building Character

During the month of November, Central School will focus on the Character Pillar of Citizenship. There are many things you can do at home and in our community to help our students be the best Citizens they can be.

Things You Can Do To Raise Good Citizens

Turn the water off while you are brushing your teeth or doing the dishes.
Participate in a neighborhood clean up day or plan your own for your family for an hour.
Carpool or walk instead of using a car.
Encourage your children to watch shows on nature, science, or animals to broaden their knowledge and appreciation.
As a family, research and select a charity to donate to. Encourage your children to donate a portion of their allowance. Plan to participate as a family to help at the local shelter, senior center, food kitchen, or for an elderly neighbor.
Have discussions about current events so that your children can become aware of what the important issues are and how politicians or community officials are handling them. Have your children see you reading the newspaper, watching the news and getting involved in community services.
Observe and follow traffic rules.
Show and explain to your children how the election process works and how to utilize resources to stay informed of the issues before you vote.
Model citizenship behaviors and notice when your children are being good citizens in order to reinforce those desired behaviors.

Cultural Awareness

Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, explained through rituals.

The core idea behind Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, reflected in its rituals like diyas and rangoli.

Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains worldwide will celebrate Diwali this year on November 12. The festivities that run for five days are characterized by bright lights, burning incense and sumptuous meals — especially sweets. Families otherwise separated by distance or discord come together.

Diyas

The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit roots “deepa” (lights) and “avali” (row). The word, in turn, translates to row of lights. The festival is characterized by different lighting decorations such as fireworks and candles.

The decorations most closely associated with the festival are earthen oil lamps called diyas. Diyas symbolize good over evil. People try to enlighten the dark places, not only in their homes but their souls.

Cleaning and shopping

Days before Diwali, people start cleaning their houses. Some may get new curtains; some may paint their house. People ensure their houses are clean and pristine in preparation for welcoming the goddess Lakshmi into the homes.

On Dhanteras, the first of the five days of festivities — it fell on November 10 this year — markets are bustling. People purchase a range of small items such as diyas to luxury products. However, silver jewelry and utensils are particularly sought after on this day. A silver coin is believed to bring “good luck and fortune.”

Lakshmi pooja

The date of Diwali is the third day of festivities, which falls on the new moon. On the evening of this day, lamps are lit, and Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped.

Noise is typically created using drums and firecrackers to drive away Alakshmi, Lakshmi’s negative shadow opposite.

Rangoli

Different patterns are drawn on floors and surfaces with materials like colored sand, rice flour or powdered limestone. This art form is called rangoli and is also practiced to welcome Lakshmi.

While some rangoli patterns are geometric designs, different rangoli motifs hold different meanings such as:

The lotus flower with six petals is a common motif as it is associated with Lakshmi and it also signifies wealth and fertility. Lotuses grow in the mud to bloom as vibrant flowers, reinforcing the theme of light over darkness.
Owls are associated with auspiciousness in Bengal where they are believed to be Lakshmi’s vehicle, which makes them an important motif of alpana, which is the rangoli practiced in Bengal, created during Lakshmi pooja.
Footprints, also called paglya point towards the home to invoke Lakshmi. Footprints pointing in the opposite direction are considered to be inauspicious and are associated with Alakshmi.

Parent Café

Parent Café will be on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in the MPR at 8:45 am. Parent Café is for ALL families at Central School. We look forward to seeing you there.

Thanksgiving Potluck with the Principal

Join Mrs. Jacobs and Ms. Vasquez on Thursday, November 16 @ 1pm in the MPR for a Thanksgiving Potluck. Bring a dish to share and enjoy conversation with us before Thanksgiving Break.

DISNEY DAY

Friday, November 17, 2023, is DISNEY DAY!

Wear your Disney gear!

Important Dates to Remember:

Mon., Nov. 20 – Fri., Nov. 24 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

Wed., Nov. 29 – K-3 Picture Book Making from 2:20-2:50 Permission slip needed for student to stay after school.

Thurs., Nov. 30 – 4^th-5^th grade Picture Book Making from 2:50 – 3:20 Permission slip needed for student to stay after school.

November 6, 2023

Wildcat Weekly Update

November 6, 2023

Attendance Is Always Important

At Central, we have been holding weekly “Beat the Bell” Tardy Challenges among our classrooms. We started the week of October 16^th and Mrs. Rey’s class was the winner! The following week we had a three-way tie! Mrs. Ramsey’s class, Mrs. Hidalgo’s class and Mrs. Garcia’s class all won the “Beat the Bell” Challenge! Every Monday we announce the previous week’s winner(s). Who will be our next winner? You need to be at school on-time to find out!

Building Character

Things You Can Do To Raise Good Citizens

Minimize waste. Recycle and conserve.
Reinforce the importance of school rules and that they must be followed.
Reinforce the importance of sportsmanship.
Reuse boxes and shopping bags.
Notice nature around you. Watch a sunrise or sunset. Look for animals. Appreciate the flowers and trees around you.
Plant a garden with your children. Allow them to help with the yard work and gardening. Grow your own herbs or vegetables.
Plant a seed or tree and watch it grow.

Parent Café

Parent Café resumes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. CAPC will lead our next session at 8:45am in the MPR. Parent Café is for ALL families at Central School. We look forward to seeing you there.

National American Indian Heritage Month

November is National American Indian Heritage month. As early as 1916, when New York became the first state to declare an “American Indian Day,” efforts have been underway to acknowledge the many contributions and achievements of Native peoples. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial commemoration, S.J. Res. 209 authorized President Gerald Ford to proclaim October 10-16, 1976, as “Native American Awareness Week.” In 1986 Congress passed S.J. Res. 390, requesting that the president designate November 23–30, 1986, as “American Indian Week.” Congress continued this practice in subsequent years, declaring one week during the autumn months as “Native American Indian Heritage Week.”

In 1990 Congress passed and President George H. W. Bush signed into law a joint resolution designating the month of November as the first National American Indian Heritage Month (also known as Native American Indian Month). “American Indians were the original inhabitants of the lands that now constitute the United States of America,” noted H.J. Res. 577. “Native American Indians have made an essential and unique contribution to our Nation” and "to the world." Introduced by Hawaii senator Daniel Inouye and congressional delegate Eni Faloemavaega of American Samoa, the joint resolution stated that “the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon Federal, State, and local governments, interested groups and organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.” In 2008 the commemorative language was amended to also include the contributions of Alaskan Natives. Every year, by statute and/or presidential proclamation, the month of November is recognized as National Native American Heritage Month.

Events Happening This Week

Monday, November 6 @ 6pm – Anti-Bullying Red Carpet Event at Kimball HS

Tuesday, November 7 @ 8:45 am – Parent Café & College Wear Day

Wednesday, November 8 – Book Release party for students during lunch

Friday, November 10 – NO SCHOOL

Important Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, November 14 @ 8:45 am – Parent Café

Thursday, November 16 @ 1pm – Thanksgiving Potluck with the Principal - Bring a dish to share and enjoy discussions with Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Vasquez, and Central Families. ALL families are welcome to attend this event in the MPR.

Friday, November 17 – DISNEY DAY

Mon., Nov. 20 – Fri., Nov. 24 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

Wed., Nov. 29 – K-3 Picture Book Making from 2:20-2:50 Permission slip needed for student to stay after school.

Thurs., Nov. 30 – 4^th-5^th grade Picture Book Making from 2:50 – 3:20 Permission slip needed for student to stay after school.

October 30, 2023

Wildcat Weekly Update

October 30, 2023

Wildcat Community –

It was wonderful seeing so many families last week for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Meeting with your child’s teacher and learning about their areas of strength and growth is just one part of their education. We care deeply about your young Wildcat and want to provide the best environment for them to thrive in. Our open communication between home and school holds greatly value. Thank you for showing your support for your children. If you were unable to meet with the teacher last week, please reschedule an appointment. If you need a translator, please reach out to Sandra Vasquez svasquez@tusd.net for assistance.

Attendance Is Always Important

Building Character

During the month of November, Central School will focus on the Character Pillar of Citizenship. Some of the events in the world over the last couple of years have brought to the forefront the notion of citizenship and patriotism in the hearts of many Americans. We as educators hope to take advantage of this opportunity and make these principles both active and alive in our children and ourselves. Within ourselves we must search to find the spirit and determination to be the best we can, knowing that in doing so, we benefit the whole of our communities and country. We hope this information is helpful to you so that you may understand what your child is learning at school and to reinforce and continue the learning process at home.

What does it mean to be a Good Citizen?

Good citizens do their share to help their families and communities to be better.
They are good neighbors.
They obey rules, laws, and cooperate with others.
They respect parents, teachers, and others in authority.
They protect the environment.
Stay informed about important issues and vote.
They are responsible for themselves.
They demonstrate good sportsmanship.
They have a positive attitude.

Halloween – Tuesday

Our Halloween Parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Students need to have an appropriate costume with no blood, gore, scary masks, or “Scream” masks. Students are not permitted to have toy weapons which include swords, knives, guns, pitchforks, lightsabers, etc. Please remember there are very young children on campus.

We are excited to announce we will open our bus loop gates for our parents to join us for our Halloween Parade this year! We will have you line up around our roped off area for viewing. When the parade is complete, we will ask all parents to exit campus. We appreciate you following our rules and boundaries during this event so that we may continue to invite you onto our campus for our celebrations.

If your child does not celebrate Halloween, please plan to send him/her to school. Alternative activities will be provided for them in the library during the parade. Please inform your child’s teacher if you would like them to participate in alternative activities.

Parent Café

Due to our Halloween Parade, we will not hold Parent Café on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. We will resume our sessions on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 8:45am in the MPR. Thank you for your understanding.

District Spelling Bee

The District Spelling Bee will take place on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Monte Vista Middle School at 3:30 pm. Good luck to Christopher and Devin!!

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Cybersecurity Awareness Month — celebrated every October — was created in 2004 as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. This year, the focus is on four key behaviors to keep you safe online:

Enable multi-factor authentication.
Use strong passwords and a password manager.
Update your software – can enable automatic updates on your devices.
Recognize and report phishing.

Important Dates to Remember:

Monday, November 6 @ 6pm – Anti-Bullying Red Carpet Event at Kimball HS

Tuesday, November 7 @ 8:45 am – Parent Café & College Wear Day

Friday, November 10 – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 14 @ 8:45 am – Parent Café

Thursday, November 16 @ 1pm – Thanksgiving Potluck with the Principal

Friday, November 17 – DISNEY DAY

Mon., Nov. 20 – Fri., Nov. 24 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

October 23, 2023

Wildcat Weekly Update

October 23, 2023

Parent/Teacher Conference Week

On Monday, October 23, there is no school for students. Central School will be open for conferences on Monday. Please check your child’s backpack or with their teacher for your appointment time. We look forward to seeing you!

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monday, October 23, 2023 – No school for students, Parent/Teacher conferences – If your student comes to school dressed in their PJs they will receive a raffle ticket and be put in for a drawing for our Red Ribbon Week Celebrations.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – Regular School Day: TK-3^rd grade dismissal at 2:15 pm. Grade 4-5 dismissal at 2:45 pm.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 – Minimum day Dismissal for all grades at 12:30 pm. Parent/Teacher conference appointments throughout the afternoon.

Thursday, October 26, 2023 - Minimum day Dismissal for all grades at 12:30 pm. Parent/Teacher conference appointments throughout the afternoon.

Friday, October 27, 2023 - Minimum day Dismissal for all grades at 12:30 pm. Parent/Teacher conference appointments throughout the afternoon.

Red Ribbon Week

October 23 – 27^th, Central School will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a Spirit Week!

Monday 10/23: Follow Your Dreams – Pajama Day!

Tuesday 10/24: Sock it to Drugs – Crazy Sock Day!

Wednesday 10/25: Our Future is Bright - Wear Neon & Bright Colors!

Thursday 10/26: Team Up Against Drugs - Wear your favorite sports shirt or jersey!

Friday 10/27: Proud to be Drug Free – Wear Red!

The history behind Red Ribbon Week:

THE RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN™ AND ENRIQUE KIKI CAMARENA

Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America.

Enrique (Kiki) Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. When he decided to join the US Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it. "I'm only one person", he told her, "but I want to make a difference."

On Feb. 7, 1985, the 37-year-old Camarena left his office to meet his wife for lunch. Five men appeared at the agent's side and shoved him in a car. One month later, Camarena's body was found. He had been tortured to death.

In honor of Camarena's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. Parents, sick of the destruction of alcohol and other drugs, had begun forming coalitions. Some of these new coalitions took Camarena as their model and embraced his belief that one person can make a difference. These coalitions also adopted the symbol of Camarena's memory, the red ribbon.

In 1988, NFP sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Celebration. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. Since that time, the campaign has reached millions of U.S. children and families. The National Family Partnership (NFP) and its network of individuals and organizations continue to deliver his message of hope to millions of people every year, through the National Red Ribbon Campaign™.

Parent Café

Our next Parent Café will be on Tuesday, October 24^th at 8:45am in our Multi-Purpose Room. This week’s topics will be Concrete Support for Parents – We all need help sometimes. We look forward to seeing you there!

Attendance Is Always Important

Tips to encourage cooperation and good behavior:

Tackle the morning as positively as you can. Good moods can be infectious. You and your child could do this by sharing one thing that you’re each looking forward to during the day.
Give your child calm, clear instructions about what you want them to do, and follow up with specific praise as soon as they start to cooperate. You might need to remind younger children more often about what they’re meant to be doing and when.
Encourage children to do more for themselves as they get older and more independent. For example, a 5-year-old can do things like putting their lunch box in their bag. An 8-year-old can get dressed on their own, make their own breakfast, and tidy up after themselves.
Cut down on distractions like television, tablets and other devices, unless screen time is a special treat for being ready on time.
Give your child positive attention for good behavior, rather than attention for arguing, whining or stalling. For example, say ‘I love the way you’re eating up your toast’ rather than ‘Stop playing with your toast’. This will encourage the behavior you want to see on school mornings.
Make it fun – for example, try our ‘Beat the buzzer’ game to encourage your child to be ready on time.

October 16, 2023

Wildcat Parent Weekly Update

October 16, 2023

Building Character with Character Counts

During the month of October, Central School will be focusing on the Character Pillar, Respect.

Some say that respect is really about the Golden Rule. That does pretty much summarize how we should treat every individual with respect and judge others on their character and ability without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, political ideology, gender, age, or other physical or personal characteristics. What we do or say needs to be based on the belief that all individuals are worthy and that their well-being and dignity is important simply because they are fellow human beings.

This week we will celebrate Character Counts week with a spirit week:

Character Counts Week

• Monday, October 16 – Wear Orange for Unity. Show off that we are a FAIR and Inclusive community!

• Tuesday, October 17 – Wear Yellow to show we are RESPECTFUL and follow the Golden rule!

• Wednesday, October 18 – Wear Red to show you CARE!

• Thursday, October 19 – Wear Purple to show your CITIZENSHIP in how you’re a good neighbor and protect our environment.

• Friday, October 20 – Wear Blue to be Reliable and Trustworthy! OR Wear Yellow to show we are RESPECTFUL and follow the Golden rule!

Parent Café

We are excited to host our second official Parent Café class on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. We will meet at 8:45 am in the Multi-Purpose Room. ALL Central families are welcome! Our next session will focus on Developing Social Connections. Topics will include: Ways to Build & Maintain your Social Networks within Family, Friends, School, and Community. We hope to see you there!

Attendance is Important

Tips to help your school morning routine work well

Once you’ve worked out your routine, these tips can help things go smoothly on school mornings:

Tips to help you organize your time:

Get your child to have a bath or shower the night before, so you don’t need to make time for this in the morning.
Make sure your child gets to bed with plenty of time for a good night’s sleep. This will help your child wake up refreshed.
Get up 15-30 minutes earlier than you think you need to. This will give you more time in the morning.
Think about an alarm for children who find it hard to wake up or don’t like getting out of bed.

Remember, you can line-up outside of the gate and sidewalk in the morning before 8:00 am. Gates close at 8:15am.

ADHD Awareness Month

October is ADHD Awareness Month. Many times, families do not want their students diagnosed or “labeled” as such. Here is an article I came across to share with our Central families as we continue to build our awareness in our community.

Myths about ADHD are harmful stories that perpetuate stigma and pain.

Below is a Myth about parents causing a child to have ADHD.

The idea that parents cause ADHD arose from the naïve observation that children with ADHD frequently misbehaved, along with the belief that misbehavior was a sign of poor parenting.

Although it is true that lax parenting can lead to misbehavior, there is no evidence that lax parenting leads to the inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that define ADHD.

The myth that bad parenting causes ADHD also comes from the fact that when psychologists teach parenting skills to parents, the behavior of the child improves. While this is true, it is also true that teaching parenting skills does not markedly improve the symptoms of ADHD.

Another reason for not blaming parents is that a very large body of scientific studies has discovered the causes of ADHD symptoms:

· the genes we inherit from our parents and

· adverse environments to which we are exposed.

We initially suspected genetic causes of ADHD from the simple observation that ADHD runs in families. If one child has ADHD, their brothers and sisters and more likely to also have ADHD compared with the average child.

Twin Studies

There have also been many twin studies of ADHD from Europe, the United States and Australia. There are two types of twins. Identical twins are genetic copies of one another. They share 100 percent of their genes. Fraternal twins are like regular brothers and sisters. They only share 50 percent of their genes.

All of the twin studies show that if one twin has ADHD, the probability that the other twin has ADHD is much greater if the twins are identical. This is very strong evidence that genes are involved in causing ADHD.

The twin studies also proved that there must be some environmental risk factors for ADHD. We know that because if one identical twin has ADHD, the risk to the co-twin is not 100 percent. Scientists have discovered many environmental risk factors for ADHD. Most of these risks occur very early in the development of the brain. For example, children who have complicated births are at higher risk for ADHD, especially if the complication affects the flow of oxygen to the brain. When children are exposed to toxins (e.g., lead, pesticide, pollution), that can also increase the risk for ADHD. Like the genetic risk factors, the environmental risks each, individually have a very small effect on the probability of developing ADHD.

In rare cases, ADHD can arrive from a single cause. Examples are extreme environmental deprivation or large re-arrangements of the chromosomes. But I and other scientists who study ADHD have concluded that most cases of ADHD are due to the accumulation and interaction of many environmental effects that change the brain in a manner that leads to the symptoms of ADHD. So, let’s not blame parents for the ADHD in their children. That simply does not square with the facts.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stephen Faraone, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience & Physiology at SUNY Upstate Medical University, President of the World Federation of ADHD and Program Director for www.ADHDinAdults.com. His research studies of ADHD include epidemiology, neurobiology, and psychopharmacology.

Dates to Remember

Oct 19 is Picture Make-up Day!

Parent/Teacher conference week is Oct 23 – 27^th.

Oct 31 is Halloween Parade!

Always Important to Remember

KINDER Pick-Up

For your child’s safety, you MUST have your child’s placard in order to pick up your child. If you do not have it, you will be sent to the office to show your ID before we allow your student to go home with you. Thank you for your cooperation with this. We want to make sure everyone stays safe.

October 2, 2023

Wildcat Parent Weekly Update

October 2, 2023

End of Trimester 1

It’s hard to believe but we have reached the end of Trimester 1! Friday, October 6, marks the last day of the Trimester. We will also be holding our “Students of the Trimester” Assembly in the Multi-Purpose Room. Parents of students who have earned awards will be getting an invitation to the assembly.

TK-2^nd grade Assembly: 8:30 am

Grade 3-5 Assembly: 9:30 am

Friday is also a Minimum Day with dismissal at 12:30 pm for all grade levels.

Building Character with Character Counts

During the month of October, Central School will be focusing on the Character Pillar, Respect.

There are four key ideas that apply to respect.

The Golden Rule: Treat others the way you want to be treated. Be polite and courteous. Respect the rights and freedoms of others. Respect the property of others - take care of things that you borrow and don’t take things without asking permission first.
Non-violence: Solve disagreements peacefully, without violence. Deal with anger peacefully. Don’t use physical force to show anger or to get what you want.
Tolerance and acceptance: Respect others who are different from you. Listen to the point of view of others and try to understand their perspective. Don’t judge people by their outside appearances.
Courtesy: Use good manners. Be polite and courteous to everyone. Do not hurt others by embarrassing them, putting them down, or insulting them. Do not use bad language or inappropriate language.

Parent Café

We are excited to host our first official Parent Café class on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. We will meet at 8:45 am in the Multi-Purpose Room. ALL Central families are welcome! Our first session will focus on Parental Resilience with topics including Ways to Manage & Cope with Stress; Being strong and flexible. We hope to see you there!

Attendance is Important

Here are some helpful tips to get you going in the morning to be to school on time:

Morning routine for school: the whys and hows

Staying calm and being organized in the morning will help you and your child feel positive about the day ahead. It will also help you reduce stress, which is good for everyone’s wellbeing.

One of the best ways to stay calm and get organized is to have a morning routine for school. A routine will help your child know what’s happening and remember what they need to do.

Planning a routine for school mornings

The first step in planning your morning routine for school could be to make a weekly schedule with reminders of what your child needs for school each day. For example, your child might need:

a library bag on Monday
sports clothes on Wednesday
show and tell on Friday.

The next step is to list the regular activities and things you need to do to get ready for school each day. You can split these activities into things you can do the night before and things that have to be done in the morning.

Things you might do the night before include:

checking what your child needs for the next day
packing your child’s bag
signing school notes
laying out clothes
making lunches.

Things that have to be done in the morning include:

getting out of bed
having a healthy breakfast
cleaning teeth, washing and getting dressed
leaving the house on time.

To get to work and school on time, you probably need to do your morning activities at certain times. So, when you’re planning your routine, it’s a good idea to think about:

how long morning activities take
what time morning activities need to happen.

Remember, you can line-up outside of the gate and sidewalk in the morning before 8:00 am. Gates close at 8:15am.

FALL BREAK

During the week of October 9-13, 2023 TUSD will be on Fall Break. Classes will resume on Monday, October 16, 2023.

Dates to Remember

October 3 is College Wear Day!

Oct 19 is Picture Make-up Day!

Parent/Teacher conference week is Oct 23 – 27^th.

Oct 31 is Halloween Parade!

Always Important to Remember

KINDER Pick-Up

Lunches

Remember, school lunch is free for all students this year. If your student will not be eating school lunch, please send them with the lunch you would like for them to have. We will not accept DoorDash or fast-food meals dropped off. If they forgot their lunch, please put your student’s name on the lunch. It will be placed in the cafeteria, and it will be your student’s responsibility to pick it up during their lunch.

Pokémon Cards

As a reminder, Pokémon cards are not allowed at school. If students bring them, they will be taken by a staff member and a parent will have to come pick them up.

September 25, 2023

Wildcat Parent Weekly Update

September 25, 2023

Building Character with Character Counts

This month Central School is focusing on the Character Pillar, Responsibility.

What is responsibility? Responsibility is being accountable for one’s actions and to know and follow various rules, laws, and conduct codes. Responsible citizens treat others fairly, are trustworthy, honor their commitments, and are environmentally aware. Responsibility infuses itself into all aspects of our lives - athletics, giving others opportunities to shine, and making the right decision.

Parent Café

Our Parent Café classes will officially begin on October 3, 2023. We will meet at 8:45 am in the Multi-Purpose Room.

School Site Council (SSC)

Ballots are due Monday, September 25, 2023 by 4pm.

Our first meeting with be September 27, 2023 SSC Meeting @ 3:00pm in the Library.

English Language Advisory Committee

Our first ELAC meeting will be on Monday, September 25, 2023 at 8:45am in the Multi-Purpose Room. Mr. Jose Jimenez, English Learner Program Coordinator, will be at our meeting.

Dates to Remember

October 3 is College Wear Day!

October 6 End of Trimester Assembly! & Minimum Day Dismissal @ 12:30pm.

K-2 Assembly begins at 8:30 am. Parents/Guardians of students earning awards/recognition will be sent an invite to attend.

Gr 3-5 Assembly begins at 9:30 am. Parents/Guardians of students earning awards/recognition will be sent an invite to attend.

Always Important to Remember

KINDER Pick-Up

Lunches

Pokémon Cards

As a reminder, Pokémon cards are not allowed at school. If students bring them, they will be taken by a staff member and a parent will have to come pick them up.

September 18, 2023

Wildcat Parent Weekly Update

September 18, 2023

Building Character with Character Counts

This month Central School is focusing on the Character Pillar, Responsibility. Daily, our students are getting Words of Wisdom to help build positivity and kindness.

Here’s a short article you can share together as a family and discuss the character pillar of responsibility:

Not My Job by Bernard L. Brown, Jr.
Brown once worked in a hospital where a patient knocked over a cup of water, which spilled on the floor beside the patient’s bed. The patient was afraid he might slip on the water if he got out of bed, so he asked a nurse’s aide to mop it up. The patient didn’t know it, but the hospital policy said that small spills were the responsibility of the nurse’s aides while large spills were to be mopped up by the hospital’s housekeeping group.

The nurse’s aide decided the spill was a large one and she called the housekeeping department. A housekeeper arrived and declared the spill a small one. An argument followed.

“It’s not my responsibility,” said the nurse’s aide, “because it’s a large puddle.” The housekeeper did not agree. “Well, it’s not mine,” she said, “the puddle is too small.”

The exasperated patient listened for a time, then took a pitcher of water from his night table and poured the whole thing on the floor. “Is that a big enough puddle now for you two to decide?” he asked. It was, and that was the end of the argument.

Attendance Awareness Month

This month is Attendance Awareness month. It is very important for your students to be coming to school unless they are truly ill and not able to attend.

Central Spelling Bee

Central’s Spelling Bee permission slips will be sent on Monday, 9/18 and due on 9/25. This is for students in 4^th and 5^th grade! Our Site spelling bee will be on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 8:45am. This is for students only and will not be open to spectators.

Cultural Awareness

WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE?

The International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”) is observed around the world each year on 21 September. Established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution, Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.

This is a long-established universal website that serves all involved in Peace Day, beginning annually with the 100-day Countdown.

Parent Café

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, we will still have our Parent Café session at 8:45 am. While CAPC will not be present to share their first lesson with us, we still have important information to share with all of our families.

Mrs. Vasquez and Mrs. Jacobs would like to invite you to join us for Parent Café to talk to you about Sora eBook Database and Online Tutoring and Study Tools. Parents will also have time to hold an open discussion with Mrs. Jacobs.

We will have light refreshments and snacks. We hope to see you Tuesday 9/18 at 8:45 am.

Friday Spirit Day

Show your school spirit this Friday with Sunglasses Day & your Wildcat wear!

School Site Council (SSC)

Nominations are due Monday, Sept 18 by 4:00 pm. Students cannot serve on SSC, however parents/guardians can!

This letter was sent home last week with your student:

Starting in the month of September, Central School will begin its process of nominating and electing members for SSC.

The SSC is responsible for development, oversite and evaluation of School's Single Plan for Student Achievement and school improvement programs. The Site Council is also responsible for providing input on school budgets and works hand-in-hand with the principal to address the concerns and needs of students.

The process for nominating and electing SSC members is governed by specific criteria:

- SSC Members are parents/guardians of students currently enrolled at the school.

SSC members are elected by parents/ guardians of students currently enrolled at the school.

- A parent/guardian of a student currently enrolled at the school may self- nominate.

If you would like to nominate yourself or another parent, please complete the form and return it to Central School by 4:00 pm or email Julia Soto at jsoto@tusd.net on September 18, 2023.

SSC Nomination/ Election Timeline:

September 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. - Nomination Form due to school site

September 19, 2023 - SSC nominees notified.

September 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. – School Site Council (SSC) Ballots Due

September 27, 2023 SSC Meeting @ 3:00pm at school site

English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)

Nominations are due Monday, Sept 18 by 4:00 pm. This letter was sent home last week with your student:

Starting in the month of September, Central School will begin its process of nominating and electing members for ELAC.

The ELAC is responsible for advising the principal (or designee) and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council (SSC) for consideration of inclusion in the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). In addition, the ELAC will assist in the development of the school wide needs assessment and find ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.

The process for nominating and electing ELAC members is governed by specific criteria:

- ELAC Members are parents of English Learners

- ELAC members are elected by parents/ guardians of English Learners

- A parent of an English Learner may self- nominate.

If you would like to nominate yourself or another parent, please complete the attached form and return it to Central School or email Julia Soto at jsoto@tusd.net by 4:00 pm on Monday, September 25, 2023.

ELAC Nomination/ Election Timeline:

September 18, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. - Nomination Forms due to school site

September 19, 2023 - ELAC nominees notified.

September 25, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. - English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Ballots Due

September 28, 2023 ELAC Meeting

Dates to Remember

School Site Council Meeting 9/27/23 @ 3pm in Library

English Language Advisory Committee Meeting 9/28/23 @ 3pm in Library

October 3 is College Wear Day!

October 6 End of Trimester Assembly!

Always Important to Remember

KINDER Pick-Up

Lunches

Pokémon Cards

As a reminder, Pokémon cards are not allowed at school. If students bring them, they will be taken by a staff member and a parent will have to come pick them up.

September 11, 2023

Wildcat Parent Weekly Update

September 11, 2023

Building Character with Character Counts

This month Central School is focusing on the Character Pillar, Responsibility. Daily, our students are getting Words of Wisdom to help build positivity and kindness.

In class, our students receive lessons learning how to deal with their emotions to be the best Wildcat they can be not only at school, but at home and in our community.

Here is an example of a lesson our students can receive with our Character Counts program:

When you’re angry, it’s important to think before you act. Acting in anger can cause you to make terrible mistakes. These mistakes can hurt others, and really hurt you. Realize that you have the responsibility to control your emotions, attitudes and actions.

Reflection:

Everybody gets angry sometimes. What matters is what you do with your anger. Is this easier said than done if someone has hurt you or made you angry?

1. If someone made you angry, what can you do or say without hurting anyone’s feelings?

2. Here are some ways that people show their anger. After each statement, check whether you think this way of expressing anger will help the situation or hurt it.
• Scream at the person you’re angry at:
• Go to someplace quiet and scream in the air:
• Write your feelings down on paper:
• Push or hit someone:
• Wait until you’re calm before you talk to someone you’re angry at:

3. To whom and how can you reach out for support and help in controlling your negative emotions, attitudes, and actions?

When we are calm in the face of conflict, we can bring peace to everyone we meet.

Today, let's rise to this challenge and make our character count!

Attendance Awareness Month

Clearly going to school regularly matters!

We don’t want your child to fall behind in school and get discouraged. Please ensure that your child attends school every day and arrives on time. Here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance:

Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.
Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick
Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.
Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your children feel anxious about going to school.
Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school.

Let us know how we can best support you and your children so that they can show up for school on time every day. We want your child to be successful in school! If you have any questions or need more information please contact our office.

Tracy Police Department: Crosswalk Patrol Day 9/13/23

On Wednesday, September 13, Tracy PD will be at Central School from 7:30 am - 8:15 am making sure our families arrive to school safely. Please enjoy this event Wednesday morning as we partner with our community to foster positive relationships with the youth of Tracy.

Cultural Awareness

Celebrating Hispanic 5 Facts About Hispanic Heritage Month

According to the latest U.S. Census data, the Hispanic or Latino population hit 62.1 million — making this community the largest minority group in the country.
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There were actually two different attempts to make Hispanic Heritage Month happen. In 1987, Representative Esteban Torres of California tried to expand National Hispanic Heritage Week into a month-long occasion, which would “allow our nation to properly observe and coordinate events and activities to celebrate Hispanic culture and achievement.”
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Though it was unsuccessful in getting passed in Congress, Senator Paul Simon of Illinois later submitted a similar bill, which was eventually signed by President Ronald Reagan on August 17, 1988.
Instead of celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day, Mexicans observe the Día de la Raza (Race Day) on October 12th, which recognizes the mixed Indigenous and European heritage of Mexico.
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Love your cowboy hats? You have Mexican and Spanish ranchers or “rancheros” to thank for that! The traditions, which originated in Mexico and Spain, come from hard-working farmers who used cowboy hats as they worked over their crops and livestock.
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Although they are often used interchangeably, the terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” have different meanings. The term Hispanic refers to someone who comes from or is a descendant of a Spanish-speaking country, whereas Latina or Latino (or the gender-neutral, Latine) refers to someone who comes from Latin America or is a descendant from any Latin American country.
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This means that a person can be both Hispanic and Latine, however, not all Latine people are Hispanic. For instance, Brazilians are Latinos, but their native language is not Spanish.

Hearing Screening – 9/11/23

On Monday, September 11, Hearing Screening will take place. The following grade levels will have screening: Kindergarten classrooms (Arnaudo, Hidalgo, Tarabini), all grade 2, all grade 5, Mrs. Rey’s TK & K students, Ms. K’s (Room 101) K & 1^st grade students, and Mrs. S. Guzman’s class.

Student Council

Our first student council meeting will be held on Thursday, September 14 after school. If your child is a representative, the meeting will begin at 2:30 pm. All students will be dismissed from the meeting and picked up at 3:00 pm.

Library Event for September

Mrs. Martino will be hosting a book scavenger hunt activity in the library after school. K-3rd grade will be on Sept. 21 from 2:20-3pm. There are only 3 spots left for K-3. Grades 4-5 will be Sept. 22 from 2:50-3:20pm and is completely open (accepting first 28 permission slips). Sign up using the QR code below. The first 28 permission slips received in each time slot are in.

Dates to Remember

Parent Café will meet on Tuesday, September 19 @ 8:45 am. All families are welcome to attend.

September 22 is Sunglasses Day!

School Site Council

Save the date – Sept 27, 2023 @ 3pm in Central’s Library. Items on our agenda will include, Voting and Ballot, Parent Engagement Plan, Title 1 Compact, and the School Plan. All are welcome to attend our School Site Council meeting.

ELAC – English Language Advisory Committee

Save the date – Sept. 28, 2023 @ 3pm in Central’s Library.

Always Important to Remember

KINDER Pick-Up

Lunches

Remember, school lunch is free for all students this year. If your student will not be eating school lunch, please send them with the lunch you would like for them to have. We will not accept DoorDash or fast food meals dropped off. If they forgot their lunch, please put your student’s name on the lunch. It will be placed in the cafeteria and it will be your student’s responsibility to pick it up during their lunch.

Pokemon Cards

As a reminder, Pokemon cards are not allowed at school. If students bring them, they will be taken by a staff member and a parent will have to come pick them up.

September 5, 2023

Building Character with Character Counts

This month Central School is focusing on the Character Pillar, Responsibility. Daily, our students are getting Words of Wisdom to help build positivity and kindness.

We all have enough kindness to go around. It is something that we can control and cultivate. Besides, it is something that we don’t run out of, meaning we can always find ways to replenish our kindness.

Kindness is another way to tap into our everyday power. It has positive effects on how we see ourselves and it allows us to see and find the humanity in others.

When action is needed, we will make things happen.

Today, let's rise to this challenge and make our character count!

Attendance Awareness Month

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Our goal this year is to ensure that every student attend school regularly. Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success starting in kindergarten and continuing through high school. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school safely every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and in life.

We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances. But, we also know that when students miss too much school— regardless of the reason – it can cause them to fall behind academically. Your child is less likely to succeed if he or she is chronically absent—which means missing 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year. Research shows:

Children chronically absent in kindergarten and 1^st grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3^rd grade.
By 6^th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school.
By 9^th grade good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8^th grade test scores.

Absences can add up quickly. A child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month!!

KINDER Pick-Up

Lunches

Remember, school lunch is free for all students this year. If your student will not be eating school lunch, please send them with the lunch you would like for them to have. We will not accept DoorDash or fast food meals dropped off. If they forgot their lunch, please put your student’s name on the lunch. It will be placed in the cafeteria and it will be your student’s responsibility to pick it up during their lunch.

Pokemon Cards

As a reminder, Pokemon cards are not allowed at school. If students bring them, they will be taken by a staff member and a parent will have to come pick them up.

College Wear Day 9/5/23

Wear Your College Gear! (First Tuesday of every month)

Vision Screening – 9/5/23

Tuesday, Vision Screening will take place by Berkeley. Please send your students to school with their prescription glasses if they have a pair. The following grade levels will have screening: Kindergarten classrooms (Arnaudo, Hidalgo, Tarabini), all grade 2, all grade 5, Mrs. Rey’s TK & K students, Ms. K’s (Room 101) K & 1^st grade students, and Mrs. S. Guzman’s class.

Picture Day – Sept. 8!

September 8, 2023 will be our Picture Day! Flyers were sent home this past week.

Parent Cafe Partners with CAPC

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council and will begin on Tuesday, September 19^th. This is for ALL families at Central School. The first session will focus on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible. Topics include: Ways to Manage & Cope with Stress.

Central Library Event

On September 21 & 22, students will be able to participate in a Book Scavenger Hunt with Mrs. Martino. Use the QR code to sign up. The first 28 permission slips received in each time slot are in.

Sept. 21 - K-3^rd grade: 2:20pm – 3:00pm

Sept. 22 – 4^th-5^th grade: 2:50pm – 3:20pm

School Site Council

ELAC – English Language Advisory Committee

Save the date – Sept. 28, 2023 @ 3pm in Central’s Library.

Please save this date on your calendars:

When? Saturday, September 9^th, from 10:00am-3:00pm

What? The 3rd Annual Tracy Connects

Where? Lincoln Park

The Theme? Mental and Emotional Wellness. We will be tying into the theme with the mindsets of excitement, discovery, and achievement through our STEM explorations.

Why? We will be hosting a TUSD STEM Adventure Expo

August 28, 2023

Parent Weekly Update

August 28, 2023

Wildcat families –

Monday – Early Release Day

Every Monday will be our early release day this school year. All grades TK-5^th grade leave at 1:30 pm.

Tuesday – Friday: Grades TK-3 get out at 2:15pm. Grades 4-5 get out at 2:45 pm.

Families Need for Tracy Unified Title 1 Advisory Committee

Want to have your voice heard on the focus, goals, and services we provide children in our community? Tracy Unified's Title 1 Advisory Committee is a forum where your views are wanted and needed! The first meeting will be held on Sept. 26, 2023. For more information or to express your interest email Mrs. Jacobs at ajacobs@tusd.net by September 5th.

TITLE 1 PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC):

Time: 9:00am-10:30am

Dates: 9/26, 1/23, 3/19, 5/14

Location: District Office / Board Room

KINDER Pick-Up

PICK-UP/Dismissal

It is important to follow our Drop off and pick up procedures we have in place. It is for everyone’s safety. When walking to school or riding your bike, please stay on the sidewalks and walkways ONLY. If you are in walking distance, please walk on the sidewalk to the WALKER GATE to pick up your student. If you drive to school, please come from Parker Ave. You cannot make a left-hand turn into our parking lot from Holly Dr.

Please use the Placards that were passed out to each student on the first day of school. Put your student’s name(s) on the card and place on your dashboard. The car lane is quick and completed in less than 10 minutes when everyone is following our directions.

Pokemon Cards

As a reminder, Pokemon cards are not allowed at school. If students bring them, they will be taken by a staff member and a parent will have to come pick them up.

Picture Day Coming Soon!

September 8, 2023 will be our Picture Day! More information coming soon.

Parent Cafe Partners with CAPC

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council and will begin on Tuesday, September 19^th. Ms. Sandra Vasquez, our Parent Liaison, will have more details soon.

School Site Council

Save the date – Sept 27, 2023 @ 3pm in Central’s Library.

ELAC – English Language Advisory Committee

Save the date – Sept. 28, 2023 @ 3pm in Central’s Library.

Please save this date on your calendars:

When? Saturday, September 9^th, from 10:00am-3:00pm

What? The 3rd Annual Tracy Connects

Where? Lincoln Park

The Theme? Mental and Emotional Wellness. We will be tying into the theme with the mindsets of excitement, discovery, and achievement through our STEM explorations.

Why? We will be hosting a TUSD STEM Adventure Expo

More details to follow!

Library Events at Central School

On September 5 during lunch we will hold our first Book Release Party!

First page of the PDF file: CESBookTopStory_1

Parent Child Book Club

We have a new event coming to Central for Parents and Students. It is our Parent Child Book Club. You will be able to get two books that you and your student will read together. Then everyone will come together for an activity that is related to the story. More details coming soon!

Follow us on Social Media

Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or our Website page for the latest announcements, activities, and fun we’re having at Central.

August 21, 2023

Parent weekly Update

August 21, 2023

Wildcat families –

We’re getting ready for another great week on campus!

Monday – Early Release Day

Every Monday will be our early release day this school year. All grades TK-5^th grade leave at 1:30 pm.

Tuesday – Friday: Grades TK-3 get out at 2:15pm. Grades 4-5 get out at 2:45 pm.

Families Need for Tracy Unified Title 1 Advisory Committee

Want to have your voice heard on the focus, goals, and services we provide children in our community? Tracy Unified's Title 1 Advisory Committee is a forum where your views are wanted and needed! The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19. For more information or to express your interest email Mrs. Jacobs at ajacobs@tusd.net by September 5th.

PICK-UP/Dismissal

It is important to follow our Drop off and pick up procedures we have in place. It is for everyone’s safety. When walking to school, please stay on the sidewalks and walkways ONLY. If you are in walking distance, please walk on the sidewalk to the WALKER GATE to pick up your student. If you drive to school, please come from Parker Ave. You cannot make a left-hand turn into our parking lot from Holly Dr.

Lunches

Remember, school lunch is free for all students this year. If your student will not be eating school lunch, please send them with the lunch you would like for them to have. We will not accept DoorDash or fast food meals dropped off. If they forgot their lunch, please put your student’s name on the lunch. It will be placed in the cafeteria and it will be your student’s responsibility to pick it up during their lunch.

Parent Cafe Partners with CAPC

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council and will begin on Tuesday, September 19^th. Ms. Sandra Vasquez, our Parent Liaison, will have more details soon.

Library Events at Central School

On September 5 during lunch we will hold our first Book Release Party! The first after school event will be Sept 20 & 21. Sign up coming soon for that event.

Parent Child Book Club

Please save this Saturday on your calendars:

When? Saturday, September 9^th, from 10:00am-3:00pm

What? The 3rd Annual Tracy Connects

Where? Lincoln Park

The Theme? Mental and Emotional Wellness. We will be tying into the theme with the mindsets of excitement, discovery, and achievement through our STEM explorations.

Why? We will be hosting a TUSD STEM Adventure Expo

More details to follow!

August 14, 2023

August 14, 2023

It was great to see our Wildcats back to school this past week. We had a great turn out at our Back To School Night which was Aug. 10. If you missed it, please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions. If there are any other questions you have, you can reach out to us via email at ajacobs@tusd.net or give our office a call at (209)830-3303.

Monday – Early Release Day

Every Monday will be our early release day this school year. All grades TK-5^th grade leave at 1:30 pm.

Tuesday – Friday: Grades TK-3 get out at 2:15pm. Grades 4-5 get out at 2:45 pm.

PICK-UP/Dismissal

It is important to follow our Drop off and pick up procedures we have in place. It is for everyone’s safety. If you are in walking distance to school, please walk to the WALKER GATE to pick up your student. If you drive to school, please come from Parker Ave. You cannot make a left hand turn into our parking lot from Holly Dr.

Lunches

Remember, school lunch is free for all students this year. If your student will not be eating school lunch, please send them with the lunch you would like for them to have. We will not accept DoorDash or fast food meals dropped off. If they forgot their lunch, please put your student’s name on the lunch. It will be placed in the cafeteria and it will be your student’s responsibility to pick it up during their lunch.

Parent Cafe Partners with CAPC

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council and will begin on Tuesday, September 19^th. Ms. Sandra Vasquez, our Parent Liaison, will have more details soon.

Follow us on Social Media

Please follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or our Website page for the latest announcements, activities, and fun we’re having at Central.