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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

Shrek Jr. The Musical is next week! Be sure to buy your tickets ahead of time. The students can’t wait to show you what they have been working on!

Showtimes are on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and seniors and $7 for adults.

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

Carver County has new resources for members of the community! Whether you need additional food or clothing, or need help getting other assistance, there are a variety of programs available.

Check out the folder of resources on our website:
https://www.isd108.org/documents/community-resources/20945065

Central Public Schools is looking for a qualified School Nurse to join our team! The position would begin in December and go through the end of the 2025-26 school year. Get more information and apply today:

https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1

Registration for Technovation Girls Minnesota is now open! This FREE technology entrepreneurship program is for girls ages 12-18 who want to make a difference through innovation. The group meets 2-3 hours per week at school.

Learn more and reach out to Mrs. Kester for more information!

We love seeing smiling faces in our hallways! We are proud to see our students showing up and ready to learn.

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.