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Earth Week

Central is kicking off Earth Week with a performance by Ricky Recycle sponsored by our PTO. This event focuses on the conservation of our resources, the importance of caring for the Earth, and how children can help by recycling.

On Tuesday, Earth Day, students will take part in a "Take Care of Central School". Classrooms will be outdoors cleaning up the Central School area beginning at 2:45 pm.

Finally, at the Friday morning Flag Raising, first grade students will share iMovies regarding the process a seed goes through to become a plant. To Complement this activity, the Earth Club purchased 300 evergreen tree seedlings to be distributed to the students and staff on Friday for the end of Earth Week, which also happens to be Arbor Day. The seedlings will be individually bagged and labeled regarding the planting instructions. So, all Central School family members will take home a tree!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Students at Central and Forest Elementary Schools joined millions of their peers across the country to celebrate the annual National Education Association's (NEA) Read Across America Day on February 29.

To honor the good doctor and celebrate the fun and value of reading, the following school board members, administrators, teachers, and local celebrities shared their favorite books with the students.

• Donna Catlett, Mayor of Des Plaines’ Administrative Assistant
• Dr. Jane L. Westerhold, Superintendent of Schools
• Brad Voehringer, Special Services Director
• Brenda Murphy, Board of Education President,
• Ray Imig, Board of Education member
• Jamie Sloan, Forest Physical Education Teacher
• Peggy Klein, Forest Speech Pathologist
• Marty Moylan, City of Des Plaines Alderman
• Sandra Norlin, Des Plaines Public Library Executive Director
• Sara McLaughlin, Des Plaines Public Library School Liaison
• Barbara Ryan, Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce Director
• Aaron Studebaker, Schaumburg Flyers Assistant General Manager
• Sara Eichenberger, Director of Community Relations for the Flyers
• Colin Johnson, Des Plaines Police Department
• Ron Eilken, Des Plaines Fire Department Deputy Chief

The nationwide reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of beloved children's author Dr. Seuss, who epitomizes a love of learning. Dr. Seuss's use of rhyme makes his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they need to be successful.

Birthplace of Rhythm

On Wednesday, January 23, the students of Central School were treated to the cultural arts presentation of "Birthplace of Rhythm." Drummers John Knecht, Michael Tooles and Ashley Muenstermann took the students of Central on a musical trip around the world to study the history, language, anthropology and geography of rhythm. The trio performed rhythms from the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia and other regions of the world. Both performers are accomplished musicians from Chicago who traveled overseas to study a wide variety of music and cultures.

Happy New Year!!!

The students and staff at Central School wish our families and friends a Happy Holiday and a Safe and Peaceful New Year!

Turkey Trot at Central

Central School students, teachers, staff, and Des Plaines Police Bike Patrol Officer, Colin Johnson participated in a school-wide Turkey Trot. The participants completed laps around the track, added miles to their Mileage Club and received "turkey charms" to hang on their backpacks. This activity supports Central School's commitment to health and fitness and was partnered with the school's second, walk to school day. Pictured left to right in the back row: Ryan, Jesus, Kacper, Vincent, Anthony, Joseph, Officer Colin Johnson, Christopher, Katerina, Samuel, Ramon, and Hanna.

Central School Will Honor Veterans in November

Central School is pleased to announce that the Silver Tones, a choir comprised of residents from the Heritage of Des Plaines, will perform patriotic songs at the Friday Morning Flag Raising at 9:00 am on Friday, November 9th, 2007, in honor of Veteran’s Day. The Central School students will sing as well. Everyone is welcome to visit and honor our veterans!