December 2019
Central-Denison Newsletter
Upcoming Dates to Remember

  • December 8th - PTO Book Fair (SUNDAY 11:00 am - 3:00 pm)
  • December 9th - 12th - PTO Book Fair and Special Person Lunch
  • December 13th - No School – Teacher In Service
  • December 23rd – January 3rd - No School – Christmas Break
  • January 17th - Half Day Dismissal 12:15 pm
  • February 21st - No School – Teacher In Service
  • March 23rd – March 27th - No School – Spring Break
  • April 10th-April 13th - No School – Easter Break
  • May 1st - No School – Teacher In Service
  • May 25th - No School – Memorial Day
  • June 5th - Last Day of School 
Office Contacts
Main Office: (262) 348-4000
Central-Denison’s Winter Program “Zoosical”
What:  Central-Denison’s Winter Program “Zoosical”
Who:  Central-Denison’s Kindergarten and First grade classes
Where:  Badger High School Main Gymnasium
What Date:  Wednesday, December 4, 2019
What Time:  The performance begins at 6:30 pm. Students should arrive at
6:00 pm. Gym doors will be locked until 6:00 pm because we will be busy setting up the performance space, so please don’t arrive too early . Students can be dropped off in the cafeteria across from the main gym, when their teacher is present.
What to Wear: Students should dress in their holiday best! Please be aware of the shoes your student is wearing. Some students will be doing some movement, and we want them to 
be safe. If they can’t walk without slipping or tripping (no high heels please), they shouldn’t be wearing them on the risers or dancing on the ground.
Dear Parents and Families,

Central- Denison’s upcoming Scholastic Book Fair will be December 9-12 , with a special preview Sunday, December 8 th . We look forward to everyone attending. Students can purchase books before school, during lunch recess, and after school. Please note, students visiting the Book Fair before school must come with an adult. The Book Fair will be set up in the Gym, allowing us to spread out.

We have attached a book list for you to look at with your child. This is only a sample of all the wonderful books that will be available at the Book Fair. Please come and visit us after Lunch with a Special Person!

Book Fair Hours are as follows:

Sunday, December 8th will be from 11 AM - 3 PM

Monday through Thursday:
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM (with an adult)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday Extended Hours:   
4 PM - 7 PM   

We would also like you to help build our classroom libraries by purchasing books and donating them to your child’s teacher through the Classroom Wish List program.

Thank you for partnering with us in encouraging children to continue to read.

Sincerely,
Your friends in the PTO
Breakfast with Santa, Vendor Fair, and More
Parent Reminders

SCHOOL HOURS:
The first bell rings at 8:45 a.m. Student should be in their classroom by 8:50 a.m. Students will be marked tardy at 8:55 and after. The dismissal bell rings at 3:50 p.m.

MORNING DROP OFF INFORMATION:
Just a reminder that you may NOT drop your child off before 8:30 a.m. Student will enter at 8:30 a.m. for walking club or breakfast. We do not have student supervision before that time.

We encourage all families to use our drop off zone located on Cook Street for 4K, 5K and 1st Grade and Madison Street for 2nd and 3rd Grade.

PICK-UP and BUS CHANGE INFORMATION :
If you are picking up your child for an appointment during the day, a parent or guardian needs to call the office at 262-348-4000, send a note with the student or write on your child's communication card to let us know. If there is a change to the way your child is going home at the end of the day, a parent or guardian will need to send a note or call the office before 3:15 p.m.


If there is a change to your child's normal bus routine, we require a note or a phone call by a parent or guardian to the school, 262-348-4000, to make that change.   Please do so before 3:15 p.m.

STUDENT ABSENCE:
If your child is absent please call Central-Denison at 262-348-4000 to report the absence before 9:00 a.m.

PLANNED ABSENCE REQUEST
If you are planning a vacation or a trip and your child will be out of school for three or more days, please complete a Planned Absence Request. Please call the Central-Denison office at 262-348-4000 for a form, complete and the Principal will approve.
School Hours
8:50 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Students may enter at 8:30 am
SPECIAL PERSON LUNCH
You are invited to Central-Denison’s Special Person Lunch and Book Fair: December 9th – December 12th. Click the button for important details. 
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

If you are going to be volunteering at Central-Denison (field trips, PTO events, classroom help, etc.) the Administration at the District Office requires a background check to be processed. Forms are available on-line or you can stop by the Central-Denison Office to request a form. Please note: the District Office needs two weeks to process the form.

Background checks are good for three years, so if you are unsure of whether you are still approved, you can call Central-Denison at 262-348-4000.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration.
Central-Denison PTO
cendenpto@badger.k12.wi.us
Badger Community Education
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Dear Families:

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Discounts can be up to 80%.

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The Internet Discount Finder is provided by the Wisconsin Public Services Commission
NEW  Important information regarding student health and welfare and helpful information about: when to keep your student home, medications at school and the district's new cough drop policy.
NEW & EXCITING for this school year, we will be using the Box Tops for Education App

Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit your school's Box Tops earnings online.

Notes:
*We still want kiddos to turn in cut out box tops that they find as it will take a while to completely phase those out.
* We want families to download the app, super easy. Then they just simply scan their receipt after they go to WalMart, Target, etc. It's truly so easy and such an easy moneymaker for our school!

Click the link to learn more & download the app!
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