
Everyday after lunch and recess Miss Milano's class spends 5-10 minutes of mindful time. Students are able to relax and calm their bodies before beginning the second half of the day. They are encouraged to reflect on the morning and think of a goal for the afternoon.








Join us for Breakfast for Lunch today! Enjoy waffles and scrambled eggs.


It's National Spaghetti Day!
Enjoy pasta and meat sauce to celebrate!


Support Bags of Hope and let Portillo's provide dinner for you on Thursday this week. Twenty percent of sales will benefit Bags of Hope between 5 and 8 p.m. at the 1155 Brook Forest Avenue, Shorewood location. #202proud


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Happy 2025! #202proud


Flags will fly at half-staff until sunset on January 28, 2025 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday. Flags were already at half-staff to honor Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns, who died in the line of duty on December 23. Flags are lowered for 30 days from the death of a President or former President.


💚Our students had an extremely special day due to all the efforts of our very fun & supportive PTO, parent volunteers, and staff! TY for making lasting memories for our Wildcats!💚 TY to our PTO Board and Specials teachers for their hard work during all seven parties! 💪🏽😍











🤩Central staff gathered this morning to celebrate a wonderful first semester together! We have a lot to be thankful for a lot to be proud of! 💚







Mrs. Haussy’s first graders practiced digraphs and blends through a fun "Write the Room" activity. The students enjoyed collaborating with their classmates as they moved around the room, searching for hidden cards and writing down the words they found.










Flags at all District 202 buildings will fly at half-staff today for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.


🤩Our first grade students are proud to celebrate when they master a reported standard by adding their initials to their hallway display. Keep up the great work!











First graders in Ms. Milano’s and Mrs. Hunt’s classes had a special visit from Mr. Jepsen, our APT President, this afternoon. He read one of his family’s favorite books, ‘Silver Packages’ by Cynthia Rylant 📖 Thank you, Mr. Jepsen!



🤩Ms. Mrozik, Assistant Principal, presented our second quarter SEL assembly to our fifth grade students. Fifth grade teachers chose Bullying for their presentation topic. 💚





🤩Dr. Hennegan, Principal, presented our second quarter SEL assembly to our fourth grade students. Fourth grade teachers chose School Appropriate Behavior & Respecting Peers for their presentation topic. 💚







🤩Dr. Hennegan, Principal, presented our second quarter SEL assembly to our third grade students. Third grade teachers chose Grit for their presentation topic. 💚











🤩Ms. Mrozik, Assistant Principal, presented our second quarter SEL assembly to our second grade students. Second grade teachers chose Self Regulation and Physical Awareness for their presentation topic. 💚









🤩Ms. Mrozik, Assistant Principal, presented our second quarter SEL assembly to our first grade students. First grade teachers chose Inclusion & Feelings for their presentation topic. 💚






Students at Central Elementary participated in Thanksgiving Bingo Bowling! They worked in groups to build Thanksgiving feasts by earning blocks for each point they scored in bowling. While playing, students discussed family traditions and what they are thankful for. Students loved sharing about favorite family foods and who gets to “break the wishbone” or the rules to their annual Thanksgiving football games. Students also discussed how developing an attitude for gratitude can positively impact mental health.











School is officially out for Thanksgiving break! Classes resume Monday, December 2. #202proud
