Central PTO is hosting Bingo Night on Thursday, November 16th from 6 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy the event at Central Elementary. This is a cash only event. For more information, please contact: ptocentralcougars@gmail.com
Attendance matters!!
La Grande Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball registration is now open for boys and girls grades 2nd through 6th. Contact Chris Gianandrea at 541-962-1352 for more information. Register at: www.lagrandeparks.org
Celebrate public education and honor those in our schools working to ensure that every student receives a quality education. Learn more at: https://www.nea.org/resource-library/american-education-week-november-13-17-2023
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day on November 13 is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. On this day, participants celebrate and promote good deeds and pledge to acts of kindness.
Generosity is contagious and increases our happiness. In fact, in 2010, the Harvard Business School surveyed 136 countries and found people who gave to others were the happiest. Even just one act of kindness can turn someone’s day around and build a stronger community of healing and positivity. Here are ways you can join us for World Kindness Day:
Share your pledge to acts of kindness on social media and use the hashtags #worldkindnessday and #makekindnessthenorm.
Check out the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for ideas on how to incorporate kindness into your everyday life.
Some of us are already taking steps to find professional help with our well-being, and perhaps you or a loved one should too. If you or a family member would like help finding a mental health care provider, use Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by La Grande School District:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Let’s text a friend we haven’t spoken to in a while, treat someone (or ourselves) to a cup of coffee, and be an empathetic and encouraging ear to others as we close out 2023.
Veterans Day celebrated on November 11, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served and the families who support them. The brave United States military members have defended our nation for generations and upheld our values to serve a cause greater than ourselves. They have helped shape our history, and we honor their sacrifices as we reflect and celebrate our veterans today.
There are many unique challenges veterans and their families face while in active service. Families may need to separate for long periods of time, move frequently, or experience anxiety as their loved ones put themselves in danger. After active duty, many veterans have a hard time adjusting to civilian life. Those who have experienced trauma may need professional help to heal. This is why it is so important as a school community to support our veterans and their families.
Here are three ways we can offer support:
Become a listening ear to veterans and their families. Let them know you are here for them and allow them space to discuss their feelings.
If needed, provide them with the Veterans Crisis Line, available 24/7, by dialing 988 and pressing 1
Connect them to Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service provided by La Grande School District, for ongoing support. If you or a family member would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health or substance use treatment provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
To all our veterans, we thank you for your service.
Red, White, and Blue Day is tomorrow at Central, celebrating Veterans Day—also, a reminder there is no school on the 10th. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., between Hemlock Street and 3rd Street, there will be a Veterans Day Parade! Thank you, all Veterans, for your service and sacrifice!
La Grande High School proudly presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. November 16th, 17th and 18th at 7 PM in the La Grande High School Auditorium.
National STEM/STEAM Day is November 8th. STEAM celebrates using Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math as part of a well-rounded education to support scientific inquiry, creativity, innovation, project-based learning and collaborative problem solving.
Hey, Cougar Family! You have increased Central's regular attendance rate by 7.5% from last year! We want to thank you so much for taking attendance seriously. Remember, a "regular attender" is a student who is at school 90% or more of the time. This means students can only miss 17 days of school for the year. November and December are when attendance takes a big hit. All students are working on their Cougar Challenge, which is a fun way for them to take ownership of their attendance and other vital aspects of their education! Cougars Roll!
Bingo Night is back! This is Central PTO’s biggest fundraiser! We have all-new bingo cards and tons of prizes! Bring your family and friends!
11/16 from 6 pm to 8 pm
If you would like to help out, here is the sign-up form:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AA9A62DA6FC1-bingo
Hey Cougar Family, picture retakes are tomorrow! Also, please see our newsletter for Nov/Dec at this link > https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p4Srpx3nC0HQ6UIElzyzw269l7QljBsa/view?usp=sharing
Please view this link to learn about the English classes for adults being offered through LGSD! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tGb65mr8iUFd_6I3jwgBJxhfSL8ec67Q/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Girls Cross Country Individual State Champion CC Villagomez Edvalson, Second Place Brooke Perry and Third Place Emily Tubbs!! LHS Girls Cross Country Team finished Second at State!! Way to go Tigers!!
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 5, 2023!
Kids Night Out!! Friday, November 3, 2023, is Kids Night Out at EOU. Grades K-6, $10 each, from 6 to 9 PM. Contact Anji Weissenfluh at 541-805-5876 for more information.
The world famous @africanchildrenschoir will be performing here tomorrow (Wednesday, November 1st) at 7 PM in the LHS Auditorium. This free family friendly,
immersive experience will leave you inspired as the Choir performs your favorite hymns with African cultural sounds in their new program -#JustAsIAm.
LGSD is now offering Adult English Learner Classes! Please contact Scott Carpenter at scott.carpenter@lagrandesd.org for more details!
CONGRATULATIONS to the LHS Girls Cross Country Team winning first place for the Greater Oregon League! These amazing ladies will next compete at the State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, November 4th at Lane Community College. Go Tigers!!
Hi Central Families. With the upcoming Book Fair, we hate to think of students missing out on the thrill of buying new books because they need help to afford them. Please help put new books in all students' hands by donating to a general e-wallet fund. Mrs. Murasky will manage this fund to help students who may need it. Cougars Roll! https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=f134cb76-1e8b-42ab-a359-c09a76ae81c3