The Roadrunner
“Roadrunners are fast, strong, and smart”
All kids are gifted; some just open their packages earlier than others.
-- Michael Carr
Central Point
Elementary School
January, 2013
Dear Parents,
School Safety
We are excited to begin
2013 here at CPE. There is a lot to
do and it is important to take on
the challenges of the upcoming
months with tenacity. Our students will be working hard on improving their performance in math
and reading. We are in the midst
of state testing for grades 3-5 and
it is important that we all do our
very best.
As parents, your help in
getting students to school on time,
visiting with them about their day,
and communicating with their
teacher(s) is vital. Working together during this time of year will
result in substantial academic
gains. Thank you for all that you
do.
With that said, let me say
how proud I am of our students
and staff. It is a pleasure to serve
all of you each day.
With Sincerity,
Walt Davenport
Principal
CPE
Like many around the nation, CPE
shares in the sorrows of the Connecticut community last month. Each
day at CPE we focus on safety while
we educate our students. Every school
building in the district has a crisis
plan that is reviewed and updated
yearly. Crisis drills are also conducted
throughout the year to help our students and staff members know what
the best course of action is in an
emergency situation.
Many parents have inquired about our
policies and practices in light of the
recent events. We strive to maintain
best practices regarding school
safety and security. Being visible,
limiting access to the school building,
strong partnerships with our local police and continual review of our safety
policies help make CPE a safe place
for your students.
During the next couple weeks, we will
be practicing our drills and talking
with students about what we need to
do in case of an emergency.
January & upcoming
Special Events:
1-21 No School (M.L. King
Day)
1-28 No School
(Professional Development Day)
2-7 PTO Meeting
5:30 p.m.(Library)
2-7 5th Grade vs. Staff
Basketball Game 6 p.m.
(Gym)
2-18 No School
(Presidents’ Day)
3-7 PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
(Library)
3/25—3/29 Spring Break
Good News Club
The GNC meets on Tuesdays from 2:30—3:45,
beginning on Jan. 15th.
Sign-ups and additional
information is available in
the front office.
10 Tips for Keeping Kids Active During the Winter
When the weather turns cold and it gets dark early,
keeping kids active can take some creativity. Here
are some ideas for keeping your family moving all
winter long.
1. Discover Indoor Facilities
Visit an indoor pool, ice skating rink or basketball
court at a local gym, school, or community center.
You can visit http://www.ymca.net/ to locate your
local YMCA and find out about indoor programs
they offer.
Pick jobs based on age and capability: younger
children can pick up toys while older kids can vacuum, sort laundry, or scrub the bathtub.
6. Visit the Library
Libraries are a great resource for children’s fitness
videos and books, which you can use to teach
your child about indoor exercises. Best of all, it’s free!
7. Hit the Trails
Go snow trekking, skiing or snowboarding with the
kids for a fun aerobic workout. If you don’t have
the equipment (or a nearby resort), find a hill ideal for
sledding or tubing. Climbing back up after
each run will get hearts pumping.
2. Dance Your Heart Out!
8. Visit a Zoo or a Farm
Encourage your child to pick the music, crank it up
Zoos and farms are fun winter destinations for learnand then dance away! March, box step, bounce,
ing how life changes through the seasons. Kids
spin, …it is a great way to burn calories.
can also learn how animals are taken care of during
3. Take it Outside
winter.
If there is snow where you live get the whole family
9. Sign ‘Em Up
outside to do some sledding, build snow forts
Enroll your child in an instructional group class. Try
and throw snowballs, build a snow sculpture—
dancing, gymnastics, martial arts, fencing,
anything that keeps the kids moving and having fun.
indoor swimming lessons—anything that will get him
4. Walk the Mall
or her excited about staying active.
When it’s too cold to venture outdoors take the family 10. Find Middle Ground
for a brisk walk around the nearest mall. Walk
If it’s impossible to pry kids away from the TV, enup the stairs versus taking the escalators.
courage them to do jumping jacks, sit-ups, and push5. Keep it Clean
ups during commercial breaks.
Recruit your kids to help with the house cleaning.
Tardies
State Assessment
State testing for grades 3, 4 & 5 in Math,
Reading and Science will continue from now until
the middle of May, so student attendance is
vital. Making sure your child has received
enough sleep each night and gets a good breakfast will help with concentration during testing.
You can try out a practice test with your child
online at:
This is a very important time of year for our students. Regular and prompt attendance has a substantial impact on student achievement. Parents,
we need your support in getting students to school
on time. A good start to the school day usually
results in a good finish.
School starts at 7:55 a.m.
School
Thank you
https://oakspt.tds.airast.org/student/
January, 2013
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