Central Elementary School

Here's the Panther Pride Family Newsletter for this week and next! https://secure.smore.com/n/70esh9

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Here’s the updated sign-up for Staff Appreciation Week, happening next week! Be sure to check it out and get involved! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AEA72EABFAC52-56518475-teacherstaff

Mrs. Maes’ class had a magical moment today as they released beautiful butterflies in our butterfly garden! 🦋🌸 What a wonderful way to celebrate spring and all their hard work! #PantherPride

🌪️✨ There’s no place like Central! ✨🌪️ Help us celebrate our Oz-some Teachers & Staff during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week — May 5-9, 2025! 💚💛 We’re collecting door prize donations (gift cards, travel mugs, gift baskets, etc.) to help show our appreciation in a magical way. 🎁🎉 🗓️ Please sign up by May 2 so we have time to shop for anything still needed. 💻 Want to donate food items instead? Click here to sign up ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AEA72EABFAC52-56518475-teacherstaff Thank you for helping us make this week unforgettable for the heart and soul of our school! 💫 #OzSomeStaff #TeacherAppreciation #PantherPride

📚✨ Yearbooks are going FAST! ✨📚 Don’t miss your chance to capture all the amazing memories! 🐾📸 Get yours today for just $30! 🎉🎒 Once they’re gone... they’re GONE! 🏃‍♂️💨 ❤️🩶 Secure your copy now and hold onto the memories forever! ❤️🩶 #YearbookSale #PantherPride #MemoriesThatLast

🎉 We’re Hiring at Central Elementary! 🎉 Looking for a PAWSITIVE change? 🐾 Come join the Panther Family where teamwork, smiles, and Panther Pride shine every day! ❤️🩶 If you’re ready to make a difference and feel the power of true community, this is your time! ❤️🩶 Apply today and find your home at Central — where Panther Pride lives strong! ❤️🩶 #PantherPride #PawsitivePlace #JoinOurFamily #CentralElementaryStrong

Too cute not to share! Mrs. Stark and Mrs. Yamin’s kindergarten classes spent this week releasing ladybugs 🐞 and butterflies 🦋. We love seeing hands-on learning come to life at Central Elementary! #PantherPride

Another incredibly busy (and amazing) week at Central! We celebrated Earth Day, released our beautiful butterflies, handed out lots of positive referrals, and wrapped up progress reports. Proud of all the hard work, growth, and smiles happening every day! #PantherPride #CentralElementary #springTime

👕🧥 CES NEHS Clothing Drive! 👖🧦 We’re collecting clothing items to help those in need — and anyone can donate! 🧺 Drop off your items in the front office. 📋 Needed items are listed on the flyer — every donation makes a difference! 🙏 We appreciate your support in keeping our community warm and cared for! #CESNEHS #PantherPride #ClothingDrive #CommunityKindness

🌪️✨ There’s no place like Central! ✨🌪️ Help us celebrate our Oz-some Teachers & Staff during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week — May 5-9, 2025! 💚💛 We’re collecting door prize donations (gift cards, travel mugs, gift baskets, etc.) to help show our appreciation in a magical way. 🎁🎉 🗓️ Please sign up by May 2 so we have time to shop for anything still needed. 💻 Want to donate food items instead? Click here to sign up ➡️ https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AEA72EABFAC52-56518475-teacherstaff Thank you for helping us make this week unforgettable for the heart and soul of our school! 💫 #OzSomeStaff #TeacherAppreciation #PantherPride

🚨 URGENT REMINDER 🚨 Early Release Tomorrow! 🕦 We will be dismissing students at 11:30 AM. Please make sure transportation arrangements are in place and someone is at the bus stop to meet your child. ✅ Double-check your plans ✅ Spread the word ✅ Don’t forget! Thank you for your cooperation! ❤️🐾🐾 #EarlyRelease #CentralPanthers #StayInTheKnow #PantherPride

🚫🍧 Attention Central Elementary Parents! Kona Ice will NOT be on campus this Friday. We’ll share the new date as soon as it’s rescheduled. Thanks for your understanding! ❤️ #CentralElementary #KonaIceUpdate

🎉🍎 HELP US SPOIL OUR AMAZING CENTRAL ELEMENTARY STAFF! 🍎🎉 It’s almost Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, and we need YOUR help to show our incredible educators just how much they mean to us! 💙✨ Our teachers and staff go above and beyond every single day — now it’s our turn to return the love! We're collecting gifts & gift cards to local businesses to pamper and surprise them. 💌🎁 💳 Dunkin', Wawa, local restaurants, nail salons — you name it! 💵 Any amount helps — there is truly no gift too small! 🏫 Friends, families, and local businesses — let’s come together and shower our Panther staff with appreciation! 🧡 Let’s make this a week they’ll never forget. THANK YOU for supporting the heart of our school! 🐾 #PantherPride #ThankATeacher #StaffAppreciation #CentralElementaryStrong #SupportLocal

🎉📚 Get Your 2024-2025 Central Elementary Yearbook TODAY! 📚🎉 ✨ It’s time to capture all the AMAZING memories from this school year! The Central Elementary Yearbook is packed with unforgettable moments, fun photos, and memories you won’t want to miss. 📸 💥 Price: $30 💥 💖 Don’t wait—these yearbooks are going fast! Order yours now and relive the magic of this year with us. 🎉🎓 📅 Hurry, order today! You won’t want to miss out on having this keepsake forever! #CentralElementaryYearbook #MemoriesInTheMaking #Yearbook2024 #PantherPride

💙 Volunteer Opportunities for Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (May 5–9) Dear Central Elementary Families, Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner — **May 5 through May 9** — and we need **your help** to celebrate the amazing team that pours so much heart into our students every single day! We’re planning a week full of gratitude, fun, and surprises, and there are many ways families can get involved: --- 🎁 **Gifts & Treats** - **Daily Themed Treats:** Coordinate or donate goodies for themed days (Breakfast in the Emerald City, Nacho Tuesday, etc.) - **Snack Cart/Lollipop Guild:** Stock or help roll out a treat cart with drinks, snacks, and sweets. - **Gift Cards & Raffles:** Donate gift cards or items for prize drawings. - **Personal Notes:** Help collect or encourage students to write thank-you cards. 🎉 **Decor & Vibes** - **Hallway/Bulletin Board Decorating:** Help set the scene with festive decorations. - **Door Decorating:** Adopt a staff member's door and give it a creative makeover. - **Photo Booth/Backdrop:** Create a fun area for staff to snap pics and make memories. 🍽️ **Meals & Refreshments** - **Breakfast/Lunch Volunteers:** Assist with setup or serving staff meals. - **Potluck Help:** Organize or contribute to a potluck meal. - **Coffee & Pastry Bar:** Host a cozy morning station with coffee and baked goods. 🎈 **Events & Surprises** - **Daily Raffles or Mystery Prizes:** Help organize or deliver surprise goodies. --- If you’re interested in helping out, **please email Mrs. Gagliardo at Julianne.Gagliardo@okeeschools.org ** and let her know what you'd like to do. Thank you for helping us show our staff just how much they’re appreciated — we couldn’t do it without you! Warmly, Mrs. G Assistant Principal Central Elementary

Today was our annual Wax Museum and WOW — what an incredible day! Mrs. Howard’s 2nd grade class and Mrs. Faircloth’s 4th grade class did a phenomenal job — they truly brought history to life! From famous figures to powerful presentations, these students amazed us all with their creativity, confidence, and knowledge! A special thank you to the Okeechobee Sheriff’s Department, Okeechobee Police, Okeechobee Fire Department, and all the amazing members of our community who came out to support our students today. We LOVE our Okeechobee community! Your support means the world to us — together, we make magic happen for our kids! #WaxMuseum2025 #HistoryInAction #ProudMoment #OkeechobeeStrong #CommunityLove #StudentStars Way to go, 2nd & 4th grade! You rocked it!

Today was our annual Wax Museum and WOW — what an incredible day! Mrs. Howard’s 2nd grade class and Mrs. Faircloth’s 4th grade class did a phenomenal job — they truly brought history to life! From famous figures to powerful presentations, these students amazed us all with their creativity, confidence, and knowledge! A special thank you to the Okeechobee Sheriff’s Department, Okeechobee Police, Okeechobee Fire Department, and all the amazing members of our community who came out to support our students today. We LOVE our Okeechobee community! Your support means the world to us — together, we make magic happen for our kids! #WaxMuseum2025 #HistoryInAction #ProudMoment #OkeechobeeStrong #CommunityLove #StudentStars Way to go, 2nd & 4th grade! You rocked it!

Big congratulations to our amazing students who made the Principal’s Honor Roll AND crushed the Principal’s AR Challenge! We are SO proud of your hard work and determination! You’re shining bright! Honor Roll + AR Goals = Rockstar Status Keep up the awesome work! Let’s hear it for our champions! #ProudMoment #StudentSuccess #HonorRoll #ARChallenge Principal’s Honor: Books + Brains = Big Wins AR Challenge Winners: Read. Achieve. Repeat. You’re all on fire Let’s keep it going! We see you, we cheer for you, and we believe in you! #WeAreProud #KeepReading #KeepAchieving

Here's the Panther Pride Family Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/pa0qx Have a great week Panthers!