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And That's A Wrap....

As we wrap up the 2023-2024 school year at Central Elementary School (CES), the PTO Board would like to extend our deep appreciation to all the volunteers--families, teachers, and staff--who made this fantastic year a success! We also wish all the fifth graders a great transition to middle school! It is an honor to...

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Congrats May Volunteer of the Month!

Our 18th Annual Tiger Trot Student Fun Run was another wildly successful fundraiser thanks to our Tiger Trot Chair, Jessica Nowak! We not only surpassed our goal of $40,000 but Jessica made sure all of our students enjoyed the process along the way! Class incentives like Extra Recess or Bring A Stuffy To School made...

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Special Thanks for Central's Tiger!

You know this special volunteer is in the house when you hear all our students erupt with excitement and screaming at any number of our PTO events! It is without a doubt that our June Volunteer of the Month goes to our very own, TIGER!!! Tiger has been wholeheartedly dedicated to getting our students excited and...

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Update on Yard Sign Delivery

Thank you to families who ordered yard signs to celebrate your fifth grader's promotion to middle school. Due to an issue at the printer, sign delivery was delayed. We look forward to delivering the signs this week. We appreciate your patience. Please reach out to centrales.pto@gmail.com with any questions.

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Field Day! Thursday, May 30th

Hey Central Families! Field Day is around the corner (Thursday, May 30) and Mr. S needs your help to make it run smoothly. Just like last year, each class will be divided into 2 teams, each with a parent-captain. They will compete against eachother in traditional field day games and have a blast while engaging in a bit...

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PTO Volunteers of the Month!

New to the PTO team this year, three of our Central parents collaborated to become this year's Tiger Trot Sponsorship Team and have knocked it out of the park! Our April Volunteers of the Month, Sophia Shahverdian-Hawit, Ronke Fabayo, and Nancianne Houston have worked diligently together to obtain $14,000 in corporate...

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Thank you to our Tiger Trot Diamond Sponsors!

We can't thank our Diamond level sponsors enough this year for their generous support! Without their consistent contributions, our dreams of new playground equipment for our 3rd-5th graders would not be a reality!

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Tiger Trot Fun Run

The biggest PTO fundraising event of the year is in full swing! On Friday, May 17, students will support their school by running laps at the 2024 Tiger Trot Fun Run. This is an "in-school" event and all students will participate and receive a free t-shirt. Family and friends can help by contributing pledges...

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Picture Day - Volunteers Needed

Spring Picture Day is coming up on May 1. If you would like to be a Picture Day Helper, sign up to volunteer for a morning or afternoon shift and help all our Tigers look their best for Spring Pictures.

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Celebrating Teacher Assistants, April 8-12

This week at Central we are celebrating our wonderful Teacher Assistants! They will enjoy special treats from the PTO such as a coffee cart and lunch! On Thursday, April 11, please send a card for the Teacher Assistant in your class if you have one. On Friday, April 12, celebrate with flowers by sending a flower -...

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