Central Intermediate School

❄️⛄️ Snow Much Fun! Our Winter Edition Minute to Win It games had students (and staff) racing, scooping, tossing, and cheering each other on. Cold games, warm smiles! 💙🎄

🎄You’ve Been Elf’d — Final Winners! 🎄 The elves have made their final move! After a week of festive fun, friendly competition, and plenty of surprises, we’re excited to celebrate our final “You’ve Been Elf’d” winners of the week—complete with their well-earned prizes! 🎁👏 Thanks to all our staff for playing along and bringing so much holiday cheer (and feistiness!). What a fun way to wrap up the week! ✨

🫶 This season, we celebrate the diversity of traditions that make our school community so special. The Central staff wishes all of our students and families a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season. Thank you for being an important part of our school community and entrusting us with your children each day. Here's to a happy 2026! 🥳

⛄️ The Grinch Day Elf Conquerors and their lovely loot! (Minus winner #6: you know who you are! 👀 ) ⛄️ Super excited for the final day of play tomorrow! 🎁

💚 There were several students and staff sporting green today and/or Grinchwear. 😍 Here's a glimpse of Mrs. Stinnett's crew (and check out their 10-lesson "tree" math challenge progress behind them)! Don't forget the fan favorite dress up day tomorrow: Pajama Day! Let's wrap up 2025 in comfort!

🍩💙 This morning we celebrated those who embody Empathy with a character trait clap-out and a donut celebration! Our students were recognized for understanding and connecting with other people's feelings—what a sweet way to honor such an important trait. 🌟

💚 😈 You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! 😈💚
When the assistant principal has all 6 circulating elves and that grin… you know something’s up! 😏 "You’ve Been ELF’d" - Game On!! Those Polar Pilger elves and Frosty Frieden elves are highly coveted around here this week!

Mrs. Jacob's 5th grade class talent show was amazing! Students showcased a wide variety of talents including singing, soccer, basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, baton, magic, art, instruments, and even advertising! We are so proud of their creativity, confidence, and courage.

Despite all the shenanigans (elf swiping, hunting for trinkets around the building to win a duck, dress-up days, etc.), our students are still working hard to fill those brains to the brim before break!

❄️ Yesterday's teambuilder brought some holiday fun to Ms. Collins' 5th Grade classroom! Students teamed up to stack marshmallows using only candy canes. No hands allowed! They had a great time practicing teamwork and problem-solving. ❄️

🎄You’ve Been Elf’d — Day 3 Winners!🎄
The elfing continues and the competition just keeps getting better! Day 3 of our staff “You’ve Been Elf’d” game brought more surprises, more laughs, and some well-earned prizes. 🎁😄
Congrats to today’s winners for bringing the festive fun! Stay tuned—who knows who will get elf’d next? 👀✨

❤️ Candy Cane Day at Central Intermediate School! 🤍
Red and white were everywhere today as students and staff showed off their sweet holiday style for Candy Cane Dress Up Day! From stripes to solids, the festive spirit was strong and smiles were even sweeter. 🎄✨
Way to wrap our halls in holiday cheer!

Next up: Grinchy green!! 💚

🎄🔍 Deck the Desks: Details Edition! 🔍🎄 A closer look shows just how creative our students got! From tiny ornaments and twinkly lights to clever themes and festive flair, every desk had its own personality. ✨Here are some detailed shots from Miss Newberry's room! 🎁 These little details made a big impact and truly brought the holiday spirit into our classrooms. Great job, everyone! 👏

✨ Deck the Desks! ✨ Our classrooms are feeling extra festive as students go all out decorating their desks with holiday cheer! From twinkly touches to creative designs, the effort and spirit on display have been amazing. Way to spread the joy and make our school shine this season! Here's a sneak peak at Mrs. Jacob's festive room! 🎁🎨

🎄You’ve Been Elf’d — Day 2! 🎄 Day 2 of our Central staff “You’ve Been Elf’d” game did not disappoint! The competition is fierce, the surprises keep coming, and today’s winners are proudly showing off their prizes. 🎁😄 Who will be next to get elf’d? Stay tuned—this merry mischief continues! ✨

MAD for Plaid and MADrigals!!
Our halls were bursting with plaid today—and one class took it to the next level! 🎉 During the Madrigals assembly, this class showed up with the most plaid on display and proudly claimed bragging rights. Congrats, Mrs. Ewing's class! 👏🧣
Huge thanks to the Madrigals for sharing your amazing tunes and helping make the day extra festive! 🎶✨
School spirit was definitely in full pattern today!

🔥The competition is HEATING UP! 🔥 Our Central staff is going all out in the “You’ve Been Elf’d” game, and the rivalry is real! This fun (and sneaky!) competition is happening all week, and the elves are not holding back on causing a ruckus. 😄 🎉 Today’s winners brought their A-game and earned some well-deserved prizes! Stay tuned—there’s more elfing to come before the week is over! 👀✨

🎄Holiday Spirit Week Update!🎄 We only managed to snap a couple of pics of all the awesome holiday sweaters today—but don’t worry, there’s more fun coming! 👉 Tomorrow is Mad About Plaid Day! Break out your flannel, plaid pants, headbands, or any plaid you can find and show your holiday spirit! ❤️💚 Can’t wait to see everyone dressed up! 👏

❄️ Menu Updates This Week ❄️ Due to the snow day and vendor shortages, there will be a few menu changes this week. 🍳 Breakfast Wednesday: Cinnamon Toast Crunch bread, applesauce & orange juice Friday: Lincoln, Harding & HS: Mini donuts Central: Cook’s choice (hot/warm items) 🍽️ Lunch Tuesday: BBQ chicken sandwich, mashed potatoes, celery, Sidekick and yogurt Thursday: Italian cavatini, assorted chips/crackers, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Yogurt Friday: Lincoln: Corndogs Harding: Cook’s choice Central: Pizza-based cook’s choice HS: Big Daddy’s pizza Served with Sidekick, dried fruit assortment, vegetable (TBD), Chocolate chip cookie, and cheese All other days remain the same. Thank you for your flexibility! 😊

Due to poor driving conditions, especially secondary roads, Friday, December 12th is an E-Learning Day for all students. Students in grades 9 to 12 should log into their device to find the activities for the day.  Students in grades Kindergarten to 8 should work on the packet of activities that was sent home from the teacher.