Central Elementary School -

Mrs. Hunt’s class worked together today in math to practice breaking a whole number into two parts. We used counters to visualize as we solved each problem 🔴🟡

Last night, the Board of Education approved switching SIP days in September due to the LIV Golf tournament at Bolingbrook Country Club. Students will be in school on Monday, September 16, and off school on Friday, September 13. Student absences on Monday will be excused. https://psd202.diligent.community/document/e68d336f-b82b-4886-9391-2cefd4d20e44/

Please use the links below to access the September Elementary Breakfast & Lunch menus. Friendly reminder - ALL Central Elementary students are eligible for FREE breakfast & lunch every school day. Breakfast Menu: https://psd202.schooldish.com/-/media/Local/Education/GroupD/PlainfieldConsolidated/Files/SeptMenus/Elem-Break.ashx Lunch Menu: https://psd202.schooldish.com/-/media/Local/Education/GroupD/PlainfieldConsolidated/Files/SeptMenus/Elem-Lunch.ashx

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory and excessive heat watch for our area until 8 p.m. Tuesday. District 202 uses the following guidelines on days with extremely hot and or humid weather: • Recess/PE outdoors if the heat index is 90 degrees or below • Recess/PE indoors if the heat index is above 95 degrees The heat index takes into account both air temperature and relative humidity. If the heat index is between 91 degrees and 94 degrees principals can decide if students stay inside or go outdoors. Afterschool sports High and middle school athletic directors will communicate any changes to their communities. Please also watch middle and high school social media accounts for updates.

Kindergarten students practiced counting and fine motor skills with play-dough in class today. Our newest Wildcats have had a great, first whole week of school! 🙌🏾

Mrs. Strizu's first grade students started learning how to do their Daily 3 math rotations! ➕➗✖️➖

Mindy Jackson with the Plainfield Library came to first grade to celebrate the alphabet! She shared many books involving letters with the students. The books included ABC’s in pictures, sign language, and braille! 📚

Check out this week's Back to School Education Partners newsletter. Welcome back 202! https://psd202.edurooms.com/engage/plainfield-community-consolidated-school-district-202/newsletters/education-partners-for-08-16-2024

👋🏾It was great to welcome our Wildcats and their families back to school for Meet the Teacher today! Thank you, PTO, for the cute photo opportunity!

Please use the link below to access our August 2024 Family Newsletter. This newsletter is intended to be a resource for our families to help prepare for a great school year ahead and throughout the month of August. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4114/CEES/4667644/August_2024.pdf

Planning your child's transportation plans for the 2024-2025 school year? You can get a head start by becoming knowledgeable about our arrival and dismissal procedures for car riders, bus riders, and walkers using the link below! https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4114/CEES/4655568/Arrival_and_Dismissal_Information_and_Procedures_2024-2025.pdf

Save the date for the Family Safety Night on August 7. #202proud

We are hosting a wellness clinic on August 2 at Ira Jones Middle School. Immunizations, dental exams, and cleanings will be offered. See brochures for details and registration. #202proud

Still need a school or sports physical? Get one for $25 through July 31 at e mediate cure quick care.

Home Access Center is up and running! We thank you for your patience! If you continue to have trouble, email commrelations@psd202.org.

The online Home Access Center is currently unavailable. We are diligently working on a solution and will update you when the system is operational. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

Please use the link below for grade level lunch, recess, and special times for the 2024-2025 school year. *Please note, this is the most up to date schedule as of 7/13/24. We do not anticipate changes to this schedule, but please know changes may be made throughout the summer. The final schedule will be posted on the CE website by Monday, August 12th. https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4114/CEES/4593332/Special__Lunch__Recess_and_SIP_Day_Schedule_2024-2025__Updated_7-13-2024.pdf

Superintendent Dr. Glenn Wood threw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox game on Friday, June 28. And the Sox beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3. Coincidence? #202proud https://youtu.be/4-SvywwUdEY?si=O_lsytSxqS7GfrGw&t=1

July 2024 Family Newsletter https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4114/CEES/4546898/July_2024.pdf

🟢📞CE phones lines are up and running! For any school needs, please call 815-436-9278.