Central Park Elementary School

Let's give a big gator welcome to one of our new ESL teachers, Ms. Hannah Mahner! "Hello! I am so excited to join the Central Park team. I have been in education for 9 years, and am thrilled to be starting a new role as an ESL teacher. I just celebrated my two year wedding anniversary to my husband who also works for Bentonville Public Schools. I am an avid traveler, love learning, and love art! I can’t wait to meet you all. Go Gators! "

You'll soon be seeing a new face in the coziest, most inviting, adventure-filled place at CPE! Please welcome our new library aide, Ms. Lauren Remias! "Hello Gators!!! My name is Lauren and I’m so excited to be joining the wonderful Mrs. Hedstrom in the library, as the library aide. I cannot wait to work alongside the terrific Central Park team and enjoy this new adventure with all the students. My husband and I have been married 12 years and have 2 boys. Levi is going into 1st grade and Joshua will be close by, starting 5th grade. In my free time you’ll find me cheering on my boys during their sports games, taking group fitness classes and reading the newest suspense thriller!"

Ms. Kori Hollis is joining our third grade team this year! Welcome to CPE! "Hi Gators! My name is Kori Hollis and I’m excited to be a 3rd Grade teacher at CPE this year! I have my bachelors degree in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas and have taught both 3rd and 2nd grade previously. Last summer I married my husband, Jayton. We have a Bernedoodle puppy named Kona and we love calling Bentonville home! I’m looking forward to joining the CPE family and welcoming my 3rd graders to my class! "

Next, please welcome a new member to our counselor team! "My name is Paige Eggimann. I am so excited to be joining the Bentonville School District! I will be a counselor at both Central Park and Evening Star Elementary!. I have a bachelors degree in elementary education from Evangel University and a masters in school counseling from Arkansas State. My husband, Zane, and I have a beautiful one year old baby girl, Kaisyn. We are so excited for this new adventure and to make Bentonville our home!"

Please welcome another new kindergarten teacher, and a familiar face to many of our students, Ms. Hope Newkirk! "Hello! I'm “newish” to Central Park Elementary. Last year, I had the chance to student teach here at CPE while completing my Masters in Education at the University of Arkansas. I am incredibly excited and grateful to officially join Central Park's Kindergarten team this year! I was raised in a small town in Central Arkansas and am the oldest of four. Growing up, we often visited NWA to cheer on the Razorbacks, so I'm thrilled to now call this area home. I can't wait for the new and exciting adventures this year will bring with my kindergarten kiddos!"

Next up, please join us in welcoming Brandi Shoptaw to our school family! "Hello! My name is Brandi Shoptaw and I am so excited to be an Instructional Assistant at Central Park this year! I was a fourth grade teacher for many years before becoming a stay at home mom. I subbed at Central Park last year and I have served on the CPE PTO board the last two years. I have been married to my husband, Jared, for 17 years and we have two daughters that attend Central Park. Avery will be in first grade and Paislee will be in third grade. I am a huge sports fan and love going to games, especially college basketball, with my family! Go Hogs!"

We want to start introducing the new members of our Central Park team! First up is kindergarten teacher, Lindsay Reinert! "I am a recent UCA graduate, taught 4th grade virtually in the spring, and am so beyond thrilled to join the CPE Kindergarten team!! I was born and raised in NWA so Bentonville holds a special place in my heart. I have a sweet husband, Alex, and a golden doodle named Maggie. I can’t wait to finally see my first classroom filled with love, learning, and memories with my kinder family. "

Central Park was recognized as the second Visible Learning School in Arkansas last week at the Annual Visible Learning conference in San Diego! Some of our team members had the opportunity to present a session to educators from all over the country. It was a wonderful opportunity to spread the word about all the amazing things happening at Central Park! Teachers look forward to continuing the work with Visible Learning strategies, so that all of their students will be best prepared to be the drivers of their own learning.

Here is an option for ordering school supplies and having them delivered to school in the Fall. https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=4767

Free Meals for Kids

It's the last day ya'll, see ya next Fall! So glad we get to say "see ya later, gator!" to our sweet students today. We are wishing you all a wonderful summer!

Mrs. Benson was awarded a grant from Bentonville Schools Foundation this week! She will have a brand new amplification system in her classroom next year. Thank you to the foundation for supporting teachers and students!

Let's celebrate everyone's hard work this year with a baseball-themed spirit day!

Kindergarteners had a great time at Apple Seeds farm today. It was a great day of learning!

We had so much fun celebrating former gators that are graduating this weekend. Congratulations!

Please join us in celebrating all of our gator award winners! Way to go, gators!

2nd grade field trip fun!

Attention all former CPE gators that are graduating!

Please join us in celebrating Ms. Bradshaw for her outstanding leadership at Central Park! We are so thankful for all she does for students and staff!

Let's see how many gators can bike to school this week!