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RAIDER EVENTS: Friday, August 19, 2022 Volleyball SCRIMAGE @ Delano HS @ 9am

WELCOME BACK RAIDERS!!!! We hope you have an AMAZING School Year!

**ATTENTION... DEADLINE APPROACHING** Tuesday, August 16, 2022, is the LAST DAY to file an affidavit for candidacy to run for school board. The district office will remain OPEN until 5:00 PM on Tuesday (8/16/22). The filing fee is $2.00.

Central Parents and Students, I am writing to provide the latest update on the progress of the stadium project. The last couple of weeks have not been great for weather. Though this has not affected every aspect of the project, like installing storm drains, electrical, and drainage; it has delayed the concrete curbing work specifically for the turf field. Central is implementing its contingency plans for the first two home games. Glencoe-Silver Lake and Central have come to an agreement and we will host these games at GSL. More specific details will be shared once all logistics are completed. The updated construction schedule is: Week of August 22: Field curb installed Week of August 29: Field tolerance completed Weeks of Sept. 5-22: Turf install Sept. 23: Turf complete I know this is not positive news and part of me is hesitant to put out specific dates because of the emotional swings that can happen if things get behind (like they just did). I have always tried my best to be open and transparent, which applies to both good and bad news. Central Public Schools will be updating players through the coaches and the AD’s office about the specific logistics for practices and games. We will be updating our website and social media to update the general public as we get closer to the games so Raider fans will know where to go and what to do. In partnership, Tim Schochenmaier Superintendent

6th Grade - 12th Grade OPEN HOUSE Wednesday August 10, 2022 6:00PM - 8:00PM

Melanie King from 2B Continued presented to Central staff today as Central High School begins its partnership with 2B Continued this year! Melanie and her team will be coming into 10th-grade health classes throughout the first quarter to teach our students Mental Health First Aid strategies. High School parents are welcome come check out the optional parent meeting tomorrow at open house.

Central Raiders Football apparel store is OPEN now until August 15. Click on the link below to place your order. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/CENFB22

Hey Central Students......Looking for Volunteer hours? The city of NYA needs some help at the Community Food Distribution in August and September. If you, your school group or someone you know is interested in helping, use the link below to sign up. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60b0c4aafab28a6f94-carver1

Notice is hereby given that filing of affidavits for candidacy for three School Board members, each are four-year terms, for Central Public Schools, is open today, Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Hours for filing are Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. The last day to file will be Tuesday, August 16, 2022, until 5:00 PM. The filing fee is $2.00. Candidates will have until 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 18, 2022, to withdraw their candidacy.

Hello Central Families and Students, On Thursday Central Public Schools received an update on the installation of the turf field. I want to share with you a detailed plan for the fall so everyone will know what to expect. As you will see written many times, flexibility is the key. Please offer patience and grace to coaches and others at the school because sometimes things that change are just frankly out of our control. Last week of July: Sand is getting finalized, electrical will begin to be installed. First week of August: Concrete "curb" is installed which the field will be placed inside of. This is a key component that the field attaches to. Electrical work continues. August 8-12: Final grade/crown is completed. August 15 - Sept 1: Turf installers are on site installing new turf. Base level of track is installed. Light poles go up. Bleachers are moved to the track. Sept 2: First game on Central's new field. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Now, that is the plan. Please continue reading for the details and contingencies if things don't go our way and plans for things we already know about. Practices from August 15 - September 2: The high school team will practice at Friendship Park and the MS teams will practice at the elementary school. After the field is installed, Coach Kosek will communicate with his coaching staff what the practice schedule will be. Sept. 2, First Game: It is the intent to play at Central for this game. Many factors could change that which will be explained here. Weather. If we get poor weather that pushes back the turf install, we will have to adjust. Lights. We already know a specific transformer is on backorder. Our lights will not be ready on Sept. 2. AD Vossen has connected with Lake Crystal to move the start time for this game to 4pm; thus lights will not be needed. They have agreed. We will now work on getting refs for this event. Stay tuned on these details. GSL has already been contacted and Supt. Sonju has agreed to let Central play on the GSL field as a back-up if there are any additional delays. Bleachers: We are moving the small sets of bleachers to the base of the track. The large ones are off the table because of how they need to be bolted down. We are unsure of the exact capacity, but clearly it is not 1000+. Bleachers will be a first come, first serve basis. Please be prepared that spectators will need to bring a fold-up chair if they want to sit beyond this capacity. Parking: The first game is going to be a bit hectic. Please use the student parking lot in front for this game. Afterwards, the back parking lot should have class 5 down and the new parking lot by the elementary school should be completed. Band/Scoreboard/Announcements: We are working on solutions for all of these, and what happens this year will not be typical after project completion. Pressbox: There isn't one and there will not be one until the project is complete. We may have to allow opposing teams a small spot in the bleachers. Care of the turf: You will see signage and fencing around the turf. It is imperative that dirt/mud, sunflower seeds and gum do not get on the turf. These products can clog the drainage system under the surface and the field can be damaged. We will have class 5 paths to the spectator and cleat changing area for this year. Please stay on them. After completion of the stadium this will not be an issue because it will be a hard surface leading to the field. Central is not the first school that has gone through major renovations; we will get through this. Again, please be flexible and I will send periodic updates districtwide. In partnership, Tim Schochenmaier Superintendent

**ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS** Schedule changes at the CHS Counseling office: August 2: Seniors - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm August 3: Juniors - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm August 4: Freshmen and Sophomores - 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: 6th Grade - 12th Grade Wednesday August 10, 2022 6:00PM - 8:00PM

ELEMENTARY Conferences/Meet your teacher (by appointment) Wednesday August 10 from 8:00 am - 3:00 p.m. Monday August 15 from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Central Elementary School will have an individual conference with their teacher. This is a change from the open house style we used to do. Each family will have a 30-minute time slot to where they will get their questions answered by the teacher and the teacher and your child will spend some time reading together.

7-12th Grade Activities online registrations are due Monday, August 1st, 2022. A current sports physical within 3 years is due online before students are allowed to begin the season. Please register at https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/home

Central High School schedules for the 2022-2023 year were mailed on Tuesday, July 26. **Please note these schedules are preliminary. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is active and parents/students should be able to view student schedules and information. If you do not have a Parent Portal account, please call the high school office at 952-467-7100.

A sports physical is required on file per the MSHSL rules for all sports in grades 7-12th grade. The sports physical is good for 3 years, and is required before a season begins to be able to participate in practices and games. Additionally, there are some upcoming free sports physicals in our area. If you have questions or need to check on the most current physical on file with us, please contact the Activities Department at 952-467-7105 or lwillems@isd108.org.

In order to participate in 7-12th grade sports per MSHSL rules, a sports physical is required every 3 years. The form to be completed by a doctor and submitted with registration online can be found at http://www.mshsl.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/2020-21-sqpe-3-25-20.pdf.

LAST DAY TO RSVP: Central Raiders Alumni Volleyball Game Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Central High School 6:00 pm Warm up 6:30 pm Games Alumni Sign Up: Email Coach Hammers shammers@isd108.org RSVP by July 20th

LAST DAY TO RSVP: Central Raiders Alumni Volleyball Game Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Central High School 6:00 pm Warm up 6:30 pm Games Alumni Sign Up: Email Coach Hammers shammers@isd108.org RSVP by July 20th

School Board Meeting Monday, July 25, 2022, @ 6:00 PM in CHS Media Center. **Please note** Member Strickfaden will be attending this meeting remotely.