It is hard to believe that the Class of 2025 is only months away from graduation and stepping into new adventures. Whether they are heading to college, the military, technical school or into the workforce, we are proud of what they have accomplished at Central Public Schools and we look forward to seeing where their future takes them! As a way to celebrate our graduating seniors, we will be sharing several senior spotlights!
Congratulations to senior Jack Paumen! Jack will be attending Gustavus Adolphus College in the fall to pursue a degree in nursing. During high school, his favorite teacher was Mr. Hunt and his favorite memory was having fun in Ms. Erickson’s class each day. His advice for underclassmen is to, “Have fun even when your homework isn't done.”
The Knights of Columbus Council #12140 and the Plato Fire District scholarships have been added to the Support Services website. Thank you to the two organizations for supporting our seniors!
WIth the short week this week, we have updated Snow Week Schedule to next week
Students in kindergarten were looking stylish last week for the 100th day of school with their handmade 100 glasses!
The Central School Board will be interviewing the four candidates who applied to be considered for the open seat on Monday, Feb. 24. The four applicants are Elroy Latzig, Barbara Woida, Anthony Bentz, and Jayson Read. We will be sharing a brief introduction to each candidate for the next four days. Entries were provided by each candidate and were edited slightly for content and clarity. We will be posting these updates in the order that they submitted their applications.
Today we will share information about Candidate Elroy Latzig:
I am a longtime member of the community having graduated from Central High School and later St. Cloud State College. My military service includes two years active and four years reserve in the United States Marine Corps. I have been the Oak Grove Dairyvice president and chief financial officer for 32 years and own four businesses in the local area.
Organizations that I worked with or volunteered for include:
-Minnesota United Church of Christ: Church and Ministry Council, Association Council and Conference Council
-FOCUS (national board) Fellowship of Continuing Understanding and Support
-Friedens United Church of Christ and business manager for 40 years
-Ridgeview Foundation board and Ridgeview friends and family
-Klein bank board
-Norwood Young America Chamber of Commerce (past treasurer)
-Member of the Blandin Foundation which is all about Minnesotans imagining, leading, and growing resourceful, inclusive communities. (Had a weeklong class on community involvement)
-People to People initiative, focused on creating cultural exchange program Dept of Ag Travel to China and USSR
-Plato Baseball Board treasurer for 20 years
-Plato American Legion Member since 1987 and Gambling Manager since 2001
-Stiftungsfest board and treasurer since 1997
-Norwood Young America Senior Advisory Commission
-Election judge for 40 years and head election head judge the last 20 years
-Central High School Community Education Board (25 years)
-Central High School Board for 27 years
-Carver County Senior Citizen Volunteer Award
-Honorary Commodore for the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization in recognition of dedicated volunteer and community involvement
-NYA Talk for 17 Years
There are numerous other organizations which I have volunteered for or worked with in the communities of Norwood Young America, Hamburg and Cologne!
We would happily do 100 posts about the 100th day of school!
First Graders at Central Elementary celebrated the 100th day in so many ways including writing and art projects about being 100, necklaces, crowns, showing gratitude for 100 things that make classes happy, and STEAM activities using 100 objects.
A huge thank you to the Joshua Arnold Agency for providing a meal for elementary staff yesterday!
Let’s check in with the STEAM Room at Central Elementary School!
The fourth graders recently wrapped up a unit in which they learned about various inventors from history and applied what they learned to create their own unique inventions. They learned about inventing and how it relates to the engineering design process. Throughout the process they participated in challenges focused on teamwork and perseverance and learned about simple machines and how one item can have multiple uses.
After creating inventions, groups presented pitches to persuade their audience. All teachers at the elementary were invited to vote and each class was awarded a first, second, and third place ribbon. The winning inventions from each class were:
Mr. Evenski's class:
1st - Super Cleaner Robot: it will clean your house and save you time
2nd - Dish-a-wayer: a machine that puts dishes away
3rd - The Litter Collector machine: a faster and easier way to clean up litter
Mr. Schrupp's class:
1st - Robot 3000: a robot that make you dinner and carry your bags
2nd - Toilet Paper Bridge: a device that ensures you'll never run out of toilet paper again
3rd - Magical Glasses: put them on and anything you imagine comes to life
Congratulations to the winners and great job to all the creative and innovative fourth graders!
Due to the cold temperatures, the Field House will be closed!
Looking for an incredible option for preschool? Look no further than Central Public Preschool! Join us for the Lucky Little Raider Open House on Monday, March 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
LOST and FOUND!
Tables will be set up in the main entryway during HS/MS Conferences TODAY and THURSDAY. Please check them out and look for that mitten, hat, sweatshirt, etc that belongs to your student! Thank you!!
Kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school with a ton of fun activities including licking a tootsie pop 100 times, doing 100 jumping jacks, hearing stories about 100, doing steam activities, making t-shirts, and finding 100 pictures of kinder teachers!
Best of luck to our Wrestling team as they head to Le Sueur Henderson for the team section tournament. We received the #1 seed and will be in action around 6:00 tonight against the winner of EV-W and Kimball.
Ticket Link: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/51221
Don’t forget that Monday is a staff development day with no school for students as well as an opportunity for conferences!
Let's spotlight one of the incredible Central Public Preschool teachers!
Betsy Pysick teaches students at the Cologne location and has been teaching for 35 years with 15 at Central. When asked why she enjoys teaching preschool she said:
"Preschool kiddos bring so much light to the world. I love watching as they discover new things, make new friendships and build confidence as they explore the world around them. Every day is a new day!"
She says she loves watching students embrace the growth mindset and gain confidence in both social and academic settings!
This adorably awesome event happened earlier this month, but today is a good day to highlight it. Check out these wonderful pictures from the Central ECFE Sweetheart Dance called “Twinkle Toes & Ties” which are just awesome!
Nothing says love like a picture by the biggest heart in school! Huge shoutout to Student Council for spreading the love with this amazing display! Grab your friends, strike a pose, and don’t forget to tag #RaiderLove!
Due to organized practices, the Field House will be walking track only on Sunday, Feb, 16. The Field House will also be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 for President's Day. Thank you for your understanding!
To celebrate the 100th day of school, the kindergarteners and first graders did some special projects.
Kindergarten made 100 day glasses out of pipe cleaners. They had to form the numbers, connect them together, and make them fit to their face. It was a great way to practice fine motor skills!
The first graders had two building challenges - to make a tower at least 100 cm tall, and to create something using only 100 pieces. They really used their creativity!
If there’s another way to learn about the phases of the moon that doesn’t involve cookies, we don’t want to hear about it!
