Water Safety Unit
The fifth grade students participated in a water safety unit through their physical education class. The students traveled to New Trier High School to practice skills covered in class. Enjoy our video clip as the students practice the skills they learned to save someone in open water.
Water Safety
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Help Glencoe Outsmart Waste
 Did you know you know that the Glencoe Schools are collecting CAPRI SUN drink pouches to recycle in a new way? Across our schools, we have joined in the Terracycle efforts to help upcycle these drink pouches into new items such as pencil cases and backpacks. Children may share their empty drink pouches in the collection containers within each school. Our schools earn 2¢ per pouch and we minimize the garbage produced! Thank you for your support as we participate in this collection through the remainder of the school year. Learn more by visiting the Terracycle website at http://www.terracycle.net.
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Fall Music Festival
On Thursday, November 19, Central School held its annual Fall Music Festival. Central School’s seventh and eighth grade Band, Chorus, and Orchestra performed a variety of pieces that entertained the entire school community.
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Muralist at Central School
Chicago Muralist Oscar Romero visited 6th and 7th grade Spanish classes to present his artwork displayed in many public places. He discussed how and why he makes his murals which inspired the students to make their own creations.
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Sixth Grade Cultural Arts
Artists conducted hands-on art workshops with the sixth grade students in the areas of Chinese Dragon Painting, Mexican Metal Crafts, Inuit Printmaking, and African Ornamental Objects and Jewelry. This Cultural Arts program was sponsored by the Glencoe PTO in conjunction with their study of ancient cultures.
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Up, Up, and Away!
In their study of density, eighth grade science students designed and created hot air balloons.
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Central School Spanish Club
Spanish Club for 5th and 6th graders meets regularly at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Lapin's room. Students had a great time making sugar skulls in honor of the Hispanic Holiday, Day of the Dead.
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Health Class Speakers
Two speakers recently visited Mrs. Tyre's Health classes. Mrs. Karen Lygizos, a nurse and educator for LINKS, a non-profit organization which supports reproductive health, spoke with the 8th grade classes about sexually transmitted infections, reproductive health, and the importance of abstinence.
Mrs. Julie Klitsky, a dietician from Highland Park Hospital, spoke with the 7th grade classes about healthy eating tips when dining outside of home, problems with fad diets, and overall good eating habits.
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Start Your Engines!
During fifth grade Science, students designed cars out of K-Nex building materials and competed for the furthest distance.
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Author Visit: Trenton Lee Stewart
Trenton Lee Stewart, author of the "Mysterious Benedict Society" books, visited Central School and spoke with our fifth and sixth graders. Thank you Mr. Stewart for visiting Central and to our PTO for sponsoring this event.
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Fire & Ice
It was a hot day in Mr. Sitz's Science class! Here is a look at one of the many demonstration labs dealing with fire and dry ice.
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Island Paradise!
Thinking critically and creatively, fifth grade students use a combination of clay, imagination, and facts to make an island model.
In social studies students learn about landforms and use this information to address the following unit questions throughout the year.
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How can physical features be both barriers and avenues to settlement? (Geography)
- How did geography influence the history of the people of Colonial America? (History)
- How did wants and needs lead to trade and movement? (Economics)
- How can individuals or groups solve a problem in their community? (Political Science)
- What were some of the cultural differences in the colonies? (Social Science)
Students apply intellectual standards of clarity, accuracy, depth, breadth, and logic to their answers and discussions. Did you know that a clay island could represent so much to our fifth graders?
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Internet Safety
Earlier this year, the Illinois General Assembly
passed into law the Internet Safety Education Act.
This law requires school districts to provide
education about Internet threats and risks. As a
result, Central School will formalize a school-wide
initiative that educates parents, teachers and
students about the importance of Internet safety.
Every month, we will update our website to include
tips and resources for parents to utilize. We will also post the videos and questions that our students will watch/discuss during advisory. These discussions will take place on the first Tuesday of each month.
Parent Newsletters
December Newsletter
December 1, 2009
Video
Online Profile
Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever posted something online that embarrassed you?
2. Have you ever posted something online that got you into trouble?
3. If not, what kinds of things could you or your friends post online that
might embarrass you or get you into trouble?
Activity:
Profile Activity
November 3, 2009
Video
Consequences of Posting
Teens discuss consequences of posting inappropriate items online.
Discussion Questions:
1. Who can see what you have posted besides your friends?
2. How can things you post on-line negatively affect you?
3. What can you do to protect yourself when posting items on-line?
Activity: Online tutorial to set up a safe MySpace and Facebook
account.
Online Tutorial
October 6, 2009
Video
Think B4 U Post
Once you post something, you cannot take it back.
Discussion Questions:
1. Besides your friends, who else might look at what you post online?
2. Why did she post that picture and what did she think would happen?
3. How did people react?
4. Did it have the desired effect?
Activity: Take an Online Internet Safety Quiz
Online Quiz
Handout: Think B4 U Post
September 8, 2009:
Video:
Everyone Knows Your Name
Everyone recognizes a girl named Sarah from her online profile.
Discussion Questions:
1. What type of personal information did Sarah post on her site?
2. How did Sarahs feelings change as each person recognized her?
3. How could she protect herself in the future? How can you protect yourself?
Activity: No activity this month.
Quote of the Month: "At the end of the day, the goals are simple:
safety and
security." Jodi Rell
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Central School Green Club
The Central School Green Club planted daffodil bulbs in front of Central School. Students participated in this activity before the start of the school day.
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5th Grade Cultural Arts
Fifth grade students heard a variety of percussion instruments presented by The Chicago Percussion Quintet .The Glencoe PTO sponsored this Cultural Arts program in conjunction with the fifth grade music curriculum.
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Spanish Club
Spanish Club for 5th and 6th graders met recently with Senora Lapin. Everyone learned the history of pinatas and then made them. We will decorate them, put treats inside and then burst them in order to retrieve the treats at our next meeting!
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