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Tanglewood Elementary School presents its 2nd Annual Student Art Show!
Thursday, May 9th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Every student will have art displayed. This will be an open house event. Bring the family, enjoy the art, and grab dinner at one of the food trucks. You do not want to miss it!
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Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, all Central Community Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
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The Central Community School System was recognized as a Models of Excellence recipient by the Louisiana Department of Education. You can read the press release from the LDOE by clicking the following link: https://www.louisianabelieves.com/newsroom/news-releases/release/2023/10/12/louisiana-department-of-education-names-central-community-school-system-models-of-excellence-recipient
It's a great day to be a Wildcat!
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HOORAY! IT'S THE FIRST DAY!
Students should report to TES on the following dates:
FIRST GRADE ONLY:
Thursday, August 10
SECOND GRADE ONLY:
Friday, August 11
ALL STUDENTS:
Monday, August 14
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Consider substitute teaching with Central Community School System! Kelly Education—our partner for substitute talent—offers free training, steady work, and flexible schedule options. This is an opportunity to do work you can feel good about within our own community.
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Today at Tanglewood, every student chose a brand new book to bring home and keep! Mrs. Brown wants to encourage students to keep reading and learning through the summer.
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YEARBOOKS ARE HERE! Prepaid yearbooks were given out today. It's not too late to get yours. There is a limited number available. $40 CASH ONLY until all are gone.
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If you are interested in becoming a Kelly substitute to work in our schools, we invite you to apply at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=B97uRykB70Cl1J6HeH-SPZfZe0yz2chKp-pT-EBirflUMVJRN05ZVTk0UVJTNk5ZV05XVUMyNVhKVC4u&qrcode=true
or call 800-528-0049.
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Mrs. Brice and Mrs. McNair's classes had an extra sweet Mardi Gras celebration! Not only did they learn about the traditions and colors of Mardi Gras, but each student was able to make a personal king cake. This will be a delicious memory they won't soon forget!
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Art Room Happenings!
Ms. Cooper and Mr. Hindrich's classes used marbles to paint a beautiful background for their Jim Dine inspired pop art pieces. We can't wait to see the finished masterpieces!
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This week is National School Counseling Week! We wanted to take a moment to say a big THANK YOU to our OUTSTANDING School Counselor, Angela Spurlin. Mrs. Spurlin works hard every day to care for our students' emotional and academic needs. We are so blessed to have her here at TES! Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Spurlin!
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First grade students in Mrs. Boyle's class are beginning a new math module and they're kicking it off with working on efficiently counting by tens instead of ones.
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Science All Around!
First graders used flashlights in the darkened Science Lab to direct light at dots on the walls to illuminate them. Then, they used mirrors to redirect the light to illuminate the dots again. Some groups even redirected the light twice! Tricky, but fun!
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AFTERCARE (AER) is currently AT CAPACITY. Please e-mail jackoury@centralcss.org to be placed on the waiting list.
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Art Room Happenings!
First graders are studying impressionist Claude Monet. They drew his garden and bridge with oil pastels on watercolor paper. Students used a wet on wet technique to apply the paint.
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Reminder: All CCSS schools will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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School Closure Alert!
Due to Potential Severe weather conditions, all Central Community Schools and offices will be closed and after-school activities will be canceled
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Tonight is the night!
You do not want to miss the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Central High School!!
We hope to see you and your family there!
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Please join us for Central High School's Grand Opening!
Monday, December 12, 2022
5:30 -6:30 PM
You do not want to miss our Wildcat Wonderland!
Enjoy a tour of new campus facilities with refreshments and gift stations for participants.
The CHS Jazz Band will perform, and the district’s talented music students will carol throughout the evening.
All refreshments are being provided by the CHS culinary students.
The December Central Community School Board meeting will be held immediately following the event.
Hope to see you there!
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