Center Elementary School

Fall break = more screen time. Set app timers so “just one more video” doesn’t eat an afternoon.

October is Fire Prevention Month. Ask your child about their school’s fire drill and evacuation plan. Talk about your plan at home, too!

Friday fun: Eat dinner together and let your child pick the conversation topic. (Yes, even if it’s about video games.)

🎃 Center Elementary’s Trunk-or-Treat! 🍬
Join us for a fun-filled evening of candy, costumes, and community! On Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:30–7:00 PM, our school car rider line will transform into a spooky, family-friendly trunk-or-treat adventure.

We’re looking for volunteers to decorate their trunks and hand out candy—a perfect way to celebrate the season and bring smiles to our students. 🚗👻

📅 When: October 23rd, 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Where: Center Elementary School Car Rider Line

Bring the family, wear your costumes, and come ready for treats!

Fall break starts soon. Set a goal with your child to finish homework or projects early so the break feels like a true break.

Fall Break is October 13 - 17, 2025. Translation: “I’m bored” season starts now. Stock snacks, patience, and board games, and thank us later.

Teach kids how to memorize one important phone number - yours! That way, they’ll be able to reach you.

Snapchat’s “My AI” sounds harmless, but it’s not a babysitter. Check your child’s privacy settings today.

Kids don’t always remember to mention school events. Skim the school website or newsletter together so nothing sneaks up.

Fire Safety Starts With Me! This week, students will practice fire drills and learn how to stay safe in the event of an emergency. Help your child recognize fire alarms and evacuation signs, and review your own home plan, too!

Mondays are for planning—pack extra snacks or water if your child has after-school activities this week.

Even simple games let kids send messages. Learn how to talk about online kindness at Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/1057/ware-county/en/signup?source=admin

PSA: The Lost & Found isn’t a free boutique. Label. Your. Child’s. Hoodie. :)

Teach kids the “pause before you post” rule. A 10-second pause can prevent a lifetime of regret.

Midweek check-in: Ask your child one “rose” (good thing) and one “thorn” (hard thing) from their school day.

The Media Center is growing a Storybook Pumpkin Patch, and we need your help! Students are invited to decorate a pumpkin to look like their favorite book character and “plant” it in our patch.

✨ Participation is optional, and this is not a contest—just a fun way to celebrate reading together!

Pumpkin Submission Dates:
📅 October 6–24

Participation Guidelines:

🎨 Pumpkins must represent a favorite book or character.

📖 Bring the book to display with your pumpkin (if possible).

❌ No carving, cutting, or poking holes. (Decorate only!)

🎃 Artificial pumpkins are suggested—real ones rot quickly.

🏀 Pumpkins should be no larger than a basketball.

📝 Each pumpkin must include a completed information form.

🚫 Pumpkins not taken home on October 31 will be discarded at the end of the day.

Helpful Tips:

Acrylic paints or permanent markers work best.

Add extras like yarn, buttons, or googly eyes to bring your character to life.

Be creative and most importantly—have FUN!

We can’t wait to see our patch filled with amazing pumpkins and favorite storybook characters! 🌟

New month, new routines. Take 5 minutes tonight to look at your family’s calendar together so kids know what’s ahead.

🐊 Motivation hack: Start the week with, “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.” Cheesy? Maybe. Effective? Absolutely.

Ask your child: “What’s something you did today that made you proud?” Then share your own answer.

New week, new start. Share a positive affirmation: “You are capable. You are smart. You are kind.”