Back-to-School

Join the PTA and support IGNITE

PTA membership: Your membership fee helps support the PTA purpose to serve the parents/students and staff. It includes the A-Z Directory App.

This year, the Central PTA will continue to offer the online directory through AtoZ. To sign up for AtoZ, you must click the link on the email you received from centrales@atozconnect.com. If you did not receive an email, please contact the Directory Chair at directory@centralschoolpta.org.

iGNITE!

What is iGNITE?

The Central School PTA funds enrichment programs with our iGNITE contributions and PTA Membership dues. The PTA Enrichment Coordinators work closely with the grade level teachers to develop a list of programs that directly enhance the curriculum and classroom experience for our kids.

iGNITE funded activities include:

Enriching field trips to museums, nature centers and cultural organizations:

Botanic Gardens
Wilmette Historical Museum
The Grove
Lake Forest Open Lands
Emily Oaks Center
Chicago Architectural Tour

Click on iGNITE funded programs 2018-19 for the detailed listing of iGNITE funded programs from last year.

Why support iGNITE?

Experiences funded by iGNITE are an integral part of educating the whole child and your contributions go right back to your children.

The PTA’s suggested donation amount is $150 per student to fully offset program costs, however any contribution is welcome and appreciated. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you for helping to bring these wonderful programs to our school!

Donate Here

Register your child for additional PTA programs

The PTA provides programs that are beyond our IGNITE opportunities.

Fall Carnival

Birthday Books

Yearbook

Volunteer

There are numerous ways to volunteer at the school from serving in the cafeteria to helping in the classroom. Check out all the opportunities.

Cafeteria Volunteer

Carnival Volunteer Adult & Teen

Garden Volunteer

Recess Volunteer

2018-19 Room Parent Volunteers Please email volunteers@centralschoolpta.org if you are interested in volunteering as a room parent for the 2018-2019 school year. Please include your name, your child’s name, and child’s grade in your email. Room Parents will be finalized as soon as possible after students are assigned to classrooms.

For your convenience, here are some additional District links that may be helpful:

Health Forms

Parent Handbook

RevTrak

Central School Homepage

Need More Information?

For more information on any of our programs, fundraising efforts, or PTA membership just click on a link below:

PTA Calendar

PTA Contact List

A to Z Directory

iGNITE Funded Enrichment Programming

Central Health Office Website

Here is your go-to site for all of your health related questions including PE/Recess Notes, Health Requirements, Dental Examinations, Allergy and Asthma, Medications, Snacks in Classrooms, Lice, Influenza…and more!

Visit the website HERE!

PASS 39 Meeting Schedule

The Parent Association for Student Services in District 39 (PASS39) in District 39 is a parent organization committed to supporting parents of children with learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges.

Click HERE for the 2018-2019 welcome letter and meeting schedule.

Pathway to Play

Central School’s administration and the PTA have partnered together in a joint fundraising effort to improve our playgrounds. Click HERE for more information and a sneak peak of what the playgrounds may look like!

Contributions to Pathway to Play will be used exclusively for the new Central School Playgrounds.

DONATE TODAY

School Supplies

School Kits is an annual program that is a great opportunity to purchase the following year’s school supplies and have them waiting for your child in his/her classroom on the first day of school.

Online ordering for the pre-packaged School Kits took place in May of 2018. However, if you’re new to Central or you missed out on ordering your kit this spring, there’s still a chance to secure a kit and save yourself the hassle of school supply shopping this summer. You can purchase a supply kit through EduKit however it will be shipped directly to your home vs. the school. Also, a $20 shipping and special handling fee will be added to the cost of the supplies. To purchase a kit visit http://www.EduKitInc.com, click on “Find My School” and enter “Central” to find the options available.

Or, you can use these lists to purchase supplies on your own:

2018 – 2019 School Supply Lists

Highcrest Transition Presentation

To download the pdf, click here.

New Families

Welcome New Families!

The Central Newcomers Committee is here to help you become part of our school community and answer any questions or concerns you may have about Central or Wilmette. Our goal is to provide a smooth transition for new families. We’re also available for tours or to meet over coffee.

To schedule a tour of the school, a formal Tour Request Google Form is to be submitted as per District 39. http://www.wilmette39.org/

Here is a collection of links that we think will be especially useful to new families to Central.

D39 Kids Cheat Sheet – A guide to local sports and arts organizations

Volunteer Opportunities – Continually updated

Lunch Menu – Updated monthly

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Newcomer Committee at newcomers@centralschoolpta.org.

We look forward to meeting you!

Teacher/Staff Gifts

In an attempt to streamline and make things easier for all, we will no longer be asking Room Parents to collect teacher/staff gift donations. Instead you may contribute to the holiday/end-of-year teacher/staff gift fund when you purchase your PTA membership through the AtoZ email or the button below.

Donate for Teacher Gifts

After School Clubs

After School Club Registration

Click here for information on how to register via the Wilmette Park District website. Registration begins on Tuesday, December 11th at 9:00 am. The Winter session runs Monday, January 7th through Friday, March 22nd.

Central School Winter After School Club schedules can be found HERE.

If you have questions, please contact Haylee Kessler, Recreation Activity Coordinator, at 847-853-6297 or hkessler@wilpark.org.