Central Elementary School News and Announcement Archive

We offer 2 different online services: LunchApp.com and eFunds.

The online feature of the POS system is LunchApp.com. This site allows you to fill out an application for Free & Reduced Meal Benefits on-line. If you prefer to use this site, you will no longer need to send in the paper application and, in most cases, your application will be reviewed and a determination made within one business day. Applications cannot be entered for the 13-14 school year until August 1st. Please remember that a Free & Reduced Meal Application needs to be filled out every new school year by September 30th.

The Chalom’s lives were forever changed by the sudden passing of husband and father, Dorian Chalom. Come out and join us in supporting the Chaloms at this family friendly picnic & auction. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Chalom Family.

Date/Time:
Saturday, June 1st from 4pm to 7:30pm

Location:
Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council Building
3213 Walker Ave. NW Grand Rapids MI

Auction Items:
•“Like New” 6 person hot tub
•Adirondack Chair
•Sports Memorabilia
•Gift Baskets

Dinner:
Burgers and Dogs grill out w/sides!
$5.00 per person (additional donations welcome)
FREE for children 3 and under

ATTENTION PARENTS WITH BOYS GOING INTO FIRST - NINTH GRADE:

Please go to our website kenowahillsbasketball.weebly.com for our Summer Camp registration form. A pdf copy is attached below. The deadline to sign up is June 11th.

On Saturday, May 17, Kenowa Hills Central Elementary had 71 girls participate in the 5K. Our building was able to have 5 teams, the most in one building in Kent County. It is a great program. Our girls did a great job!!

Alpine Elementary also had 11 girls participate. The program is offered in January. It starts in March and runs until May. It is offered to 3rd, 4th and 5th grade girls. Watch for information next year.

CENTRAL STUDENT COUNCIL HOSTED THE CENTRAL 2ND ANNUAL ART PRIZE CONTEST. 2ND -5TH GRADERS MAY ENTER THE COMPETITION. ALL STUDENTS get to VOTE ON ONE PROJECT FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL. 1ST-3RD PLACE GET TROPHIES AND ALL OTHERS GET PARTICIPANT RIBBONS. WE HAVE SOME VERY TALENTED ARTISTS AT CENTRAL!

It's set them free day!

Mr. Kropf's 3rd graders and Mrs. Bradford's kindergarteners released their 127 chinook salmon parrs into the the Rogue River last Thursday.
This hands-on learning experience allows students the opportunity to raise, care for and maintain the salmon in their classroom from fall until spring. The program culminates at the end of the school year with the release of the young fish in a local watershed that feeds one of the Great Lakes. Students and teachers participate in a program to follow the life cycle of salmon from eggs, to alevin to smolt, starting in the classroom. Many sad goodbyes were said as the young salmon headed downstream for the next stage of their life cycle.

It can be hard to comprehend a world water crisis when, for you, accessing water is as simple as walking across the room and turning on a tap. For the nearly 1 billion people across the world without access to clean water, however, that walk can take hours, and culminates in gathering a 20-liter jerry can of dirty water from a river or pond. This is simply not right. Third graders have been carrying jerry cans of water to lunch and back to build awareness of what life is like for families in Rwanda. They have been collecting spare change from home to help purchase simple water filtration systems for safe, healthy, clean water to drink for families in Rwanda, as well as, learning about the importance of conserving our natural resources, especially water.

All 1st - 8th Grade Girls

Come for a Fun Night of Basketball
On Sat. June 1st

This will be a FUN night of learning and practicing basketball skills. We will end with celebrating our love for the game with a PIZZA PARTY!!

When: Saturday, June 1st
Where: Kenowa Hills High School
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: $15

If you have any questions please contact
Coach Shai Stewart at 616) 405-2855

With the support of the Kenowa Hills community, the Buffalo Wild Wings Benefit for Megan Heeringa was a huge success! THANK YOU to everyone who supported this event! A check from BBWs will be presented to the Heeringa family to help with medical related expenses. Together, we were able to raise just over $500.00 for the Heeringa family. Your support is appreciated!

On Monday, May 20th, 2013, school will not be in session for your kindergarten student. The teaching staff will be holding Kindergarten Orientation on May 20th for our incoming kindergarten students and their parents.

I hope this gives you ample notice to make arrangements for your kindergarten student, if necessary. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we welcome the Kenowa Hills Class of 2026!

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Second graders at Central Elementary anxiously await for mail delivery each day as they anticipate receiving postcards from friends, family, and acquaintances throughout the world. Everyone has really embraced the project and we’re so grateful for the enthusiastic participation. The postcard project was designed to help students make connections about landforms they learned about in science as well as to reinforce map skills. Students track each postcard in their journal of maps which lends itself to great geography discussions. We have received postcards from all continents with the exception of Antarctica. Postcards have been sent from throughout the United States as well.

Drill work, competitions, and games along with pizza and drink.

Cost: $15.00 (including pizza and drink)
Ages: 1st-8th grade boys
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Location: KH Jr. High Gym
Time: Registration: 5:00-5:30 pm; Camp: 5:30-8:00 pm
Coaches: Our New Varsity Coach, Coach Andree and High School Players
Email Angie Gloe at angiegloeyahoo.com with your son’s name and current grade.

A CHANCE FOR PARENTS TO HAVE A”KNIGHT” OUT!!

Students at Central Elementary enjoyed spending the day with lions, tigers, bears, and other stuffed friends. Students brought in $1 and their stuffed animals. The money raised went to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to find a cure for this disease. $584 was raised through this event. Way to go Central!!

As we approach the end of this school year we are asking for your help. We are asking you to check on the balance in your student’s food service account. We are trying to bring all of the student’s account balances to a positive amount to close out the school year and we need your help to accomplish this.

You can do this through the efund website or call any of the school’s food service departments. To access the efund website go to the KHPS website (khps.org) and click on Food Service/Menus on the site menu on the left side of the screen. There you will find a link to efunds. All you need to access your student’s account is their ID#.

It is our pleasure to supply your children with delicious, healthy meals daily.

Thank you for your cooperation.