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On Tuesday, Nov. 25, Taher's Chef Jamie Sultze visited Central Public Schools.

She made Pasta Amatriciana, which has its historical roots in the town of Amatrice, Italy. This recipe was inspired from the Taher Chef Council tirp that they made to Italy in 2004. It is an authentic Roman pasta dish made from penne pasta, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, basil and bacon. It was served with garlic toast and Caesar salad and was a real treat for the students!

The fifth graders put on their own version of the Thanksgiving Day parade using robots and a green screen! Each group created a balloon to represent a common character, attached it to a robot, and then "drove" the robot across the green screen. The kindergarten students even got to watch the excitement and loved seeing all the creative balloons.

Watch for a video coming to the Facebook page soon!

Our preschoolers had a blast in their very own Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade last week!

They proudly marched through the hallways, showing off their creative balloon creations, bringing big smiles to everyone they passed. Before they made their creations, the preschoolers read the book "Balloons Over Broadway" to get ideas of balloons they wanted to create. They also learned how the memorable Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons are made each year. We ended the parade with a Thanksgiving themed dance party. What a fun and festive way to celebrate imagination and community!

We are big fans of this message of love from our elementary students who got to participate in the Glow Party recently!

265 K-5 students recently completed a "Fall into Reading" at-home reading challenge. To celebrate, they were able to participate in a Glow Party, where they could be active in the gym or color in the music room. Everything was glow themed and students wore glow stick necklaces and bracelets. They had a blast!

Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28, there is no school for students. We’re wishing all of our students, staff and families a Happy Thanksgiving!

The Central Secondary School Food Drive supporting The Bountiful Basket and the Southwest Food Shelf ends tomorrow!

Send your donations with students to bring their goods to their Raidertime teacher.

Items Needed:
-Boxed cereal
-Large cans of soup
-Pasta and pasta sauce
-Feminine products
-Diaper wipes
-Snacks
Cash donations are also greatly appreciated.

Our Community Education is hosting their 42nd annual Craft Fair this weekend! Join us tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.! There will be more than 200 vendors at Central High School. There is something for everyone!

Full STEAM ahead! In STEAM classes this month, kindergarten and first grade students were introduced to coding. They worked with a robot named Indi that uses colored mats. Each color makes Indi move in a different direction. Students had to figure out what each color represents and then use that information to create paths for Indi to follow.

Members of the Trades and Manufacturing Group met with Mr. Hallquist’s business class as they made pitches to make improvements to the Career Fair.

There is still time to donate to the Central Secondary School Food Drive supporting The Bountiful Basket and the Southwest Food Shelf!

We’re encouraging everyone to get involved and make a difference for local families in need.

Items Needed:
-Boxed cereal
-Large cans of soup
-Pasta and pasta sauce
-Feminine products
-Diaper wipes
-Snacks
Cash donations are also greatly appreciated.

Send your donations with students to bring their goods to their Raidertime teacher.

You don't want to miss this fun-filled performance featuring a talented cast of 36 students from 3rd–12th grade! They’ve worked hard building fantastic sets, designing amazing costumes, and bringing this high-energy musical to life. It’s sure to be an evening of family FUN!
Performance Dates & Times:
Thursday, Nov. 20 • 7:00 PM
Friday, Nov. 21 • 7:00 PM
Saturday, Nov. 22 • 4:00 PM

Tickets:
Available at the door or online at the link below:
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DKOH

Adults (18+): $7.00
Students (K–College): $5.00
Seniors (65+): $5.00
Thank you for supporting our cast and crew! We can’t wait to see you there!

Taher Chef Jamie Sultze is coming to Central Public Schools on Tuesday, Nov. 25 to cook an authentic Roman feat for lunch! Students will be enjoying Amatriciana, an authentic Roman pasta dish with penne pasta, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, basil, and bacon!

Shrek Jr. The Musical begins tomorrow! Showtimes are on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $7 for adults - tickets are available to purchase online and at the door!

https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/59859

Join us at our 42nd Annual Craft Fair! Over 200 amazing vendors with handmade goods, gifts, décor, treats & more. Truly something for everyone! Don’t miss it!

Our fourth graders are squashing STEM challenges! The students were tasked with creating a pulley to lift a pumpkin as high as possible. They used basic materials such as cardboard rolls, pencils, and string.

The winning groups were able to lift their pumpkins 80 inches! This project required a lot of perseverance as making a wheel that was able to spin proved to be challenging. The students showed some impressive collaboration!

Get involved! Carver County is seeking public comment on the new Hazard Mitigation Plan as part of the process. The review period ends on Wednesday, Nov. 26 so click the link to learn more and share your thoughts. https://carver-county-hmp-umn.hub.arcgis.com/

Central Public Schools is a great place to work! We are looking for an Elementary Paraprofessional to join our team beginning in January 2026.

Learn more and apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) classes for January are now open! Learn new things together with your little one. Register today! https://isd108.ce.eleyo.com/search?it[]=EcfeCategory&redirected_yet=true