What a SUPER time we've had over the past few weeks participating in All Bentonville Reads! The building was full of superheroes, both real-life and fictional, on Friday as we finished up spirit week. You're looking strong and brave, gators!
CPE students love to read! Look at all these book character day costumes. What fun!
Kindergarten students are currently learning all about weather! Ms. Overdorf's students became meteorologists and made wind vanes to help tell which direction the wind was going!
In December, our 1st graders completed a unit called "A Grateful Heart Can Give to Others". All of the kiddos worked very hard making Jingle Bell necklaces to sell to our school family. The 1st graders voted as a grade level to donate the money to the Centerton Animal Shelter. They we were able to present them with a check for $355!
A group of Central Park educators traveled to Conway last week to hear Dr. John Hattie talk about Visible Learning with high-impact, evidence-based teaching strategies. Our CPE teachers have been utilizing Visible Learning strategies to increase student learning in every classroom. We are so excited about the positive impact this is having in our school!
Don't forget that next week, February 27th through March 3rd, is a dress-up week! Also, the All Bentonville Reads celebration will be on Sunday, March 5th at Crystal Bridges.
Ms. Ashley Hagel and Ms. Gina Holderby were hip and took a dip last weekend at Beaver Lake for the Polar Plunge! The proceeds from this event went to support area Special Olympics.
We want to give a huge shoutout to our amazing PTO for hosting the breakfast event for families yesterday! We appreciate the way they tirelessly work to support our CPE students, teachers, and families. Thank you, PTO!
Join us to learn more about inclusive practices at Central Park.
It is School Counselor's week and we simply have two of the best you'll ever find! Amanda Williams and Paula Kaufmann do so very much for our students and staff every single day. They lead with their hearts and positively impact our entire gator family. Thank you!
All Bentonville Reads has begun! Here is all the information you'll need to join in the fun of reading this year's selection, Almost Super by Marion Jensen. Happy reading!
Ms. Overdorf's kindergators love practicing their math skills during math stations!
Pajama Day is this Friday!
These gators received an Assistant Principal shout-out from their teachers! They were called to Mrs. Smith's office for special recognition, and to hear what amazing things their teachers had to say about them. Way to be leaders!
Kindergarteners enjoyed a game of tag to get warmed up for PE this morning during gator club time. This additional activity time is always a bright spot in the week!
So much holiday fun happening around the Park! Our gators give back program donated food to families in need, students made beautiful cards for residents at a nursing home, and we are enjoying holiday dress up days as well.
Central Park third gators wowed us all with their wonderful musical, Toys! The Night They All Come Alive! Thank you to Ms. Ginger for all of her hard work to prepare the students for this performance.
Central Park kindergarteners made 150 goodie bags for the Benton County Sheriff's Department, Kindness for Cops. CPE Kinders love and appreciate our community heroes!
Holiday Spirit Week! We are excited for a great three days before winter break!
2nd graders have researched countries and worked hard for a few weeks to produce excellent informational writing. Last week, they had the opportunity to present their work to their parents at second grade family night. Just look how proud they are of their accomplishments!
