Understanding Early Adolescence

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Sue Ewer

Are you the parent of a tween? If so, you’re probably experiencing a readjustment in your relationship with your emerging teenager. This time of transition is enough to challenge even the strongest parent-child relationship, and the “when and how’s” of Facebook and cellphones can turn any parent into a serial hand wringer.
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Joani Geltman, MSW and expert in Child Development, will speak to 4th and 5th grade parents on the physical, cognitive, and social emotional changes that occur in the tween years, and how these changes affect relationships with parents, friends and school life.
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Please join Joanie on Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30 – 8 PM at North Beverly Elementary. Sponsored jointly by Beverly’s elementary school PTOs, this is a free-to-you event, but you must register in advance on or before January 26. Contact ptopresident@mycentervilleschool.com for a registration form.
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For more information about Joani, visit www.joanigeltman.com.

Scholastic Book Fair Happening Now!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Sue Ewer

The forecast looks great for a gigantic Flurry of Reading at Centerville’s Annual Scholastic Book Fair Blizzard, running today through through Friday, January 27, 2012.

We’re open during regularly-scheduled classroom library times and 2 PM dismissal as well as Tuesday evening, January 24 from 6-8 PM for a family shopping night. Parents and guardians are invited to come and help their child with his/her book selections (library visits included).

So stop on by and chill out with a good book at Centerville’s Annual Scholastic Book Fair — where you’ll find great titles for all ages, including the preschoolers and adults in your life!

Superintendent Galinski Visit

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Sue Ewer

Superintendent Marie Galinski will be at our next PTO Meeting on Wednesday morning, February 8th at 8:15 AM. She is willing to answer any questions you may have.
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If you would like to submit your questions ahead of time, send them to ptopresident@mycentervilleschool.com. You may ask questions the morning of the meeting as well.
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If you are unable to attend the meeting, please submit any questions and all responses will be captured in the minutes and posted to the website.

Save Beverly Schools Website

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Sue Ewer

The Save Beverly Schools website is a great resource for parents of school-age children, with a mission aimed at informing and mobilizing Beverly parents to take an active role in all issues related to the funding and operation of the city’s schools.

Launched in the spring of 2008, the site features current and archived articles from local papers (Salem Evening News and The Beverly Citizen), as well as highlights from Beverly School Committee meetings and related. It is not affiliated with Beverly Public Schools, and was created, designed and is edited by Hannah parent John Hall.

Salem News Seeks Young Weather Artists

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Sue Ewer

The Salem News is seeking weather art from local school children to appear in their daily forecasts. Each day, a picture displaying a scene similar to the day’s weather is chosen to appear on either the front page or the weather page, along with the child’s name, grade and school.

All types of weather are needed, but they especially want weather typical for the months ahead. Artwork should be in color and on standard-size paper. The child’s name, grade and school must be written on the back, and an adult should check spelling and legibility.

Mail weather art to: The Salem News, Attention Muriel Hoffacker, 32 Dunham Road, Beverly, MA 01915.

Grab a Good Book & Chill…Brrrrr

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

Centerville’s Annual Scholastic Book Fair — “Grab a Good Book and Chill…..brrrrrrr” is coming! You’ll find every-level titles appropriate for your student readers as well as for younger/older siblings. We even have books for Mom, Dad and the grandparents that include cookbooks, puzzle guides and other fun items.

Book Fair times are Monday January 23rd – Friday, January 27th (open during classroom library times, as well as 2 PM dismissal). Family Shop Night is Tuesday, January 24th from 6 – 8 PM. Come browse together at your leisure.

Volunteers are needed — please sign up in school lobby beginning January 11th, or contact Sherrie Otterbein directly (otterbeins@yahoo.com).

Sexting and Texting

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

Joani Geltman, renowned therapist and consultant, will give a lively, frank, and informative presentation to 4th and 5th grade parents on Tuesday, January 31 from 6:30 – 8 PM at North Beverly Elementary School.

Sponsored by Beverly elementary school PTOs, this free event will focus on texting and sexting and the challenges of technology, limits, and modeling for our kids. Joani puts it all out there and tells you what you need to know!

For more information, visit Joani’s website at www.joanigeltman.com.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Posted on January 13, 2012 by admin

Last week, two of Centerville’s families lost everything to a fire that destroyed their homes. As a school community, each grade is collecting new items through January 20 to help get them back on their feet:

Kindergarten – Neutral and solid-colored blankets and towels
Grade 1 – Toys and books
Grade 2 – Kitchen items (dishes, glassware, utensils, pans, etc.)
Grade 3 – Toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, Tylenol, etc.)
Grade 4 – Non-perishable food items (cereal, soups, pasta, etc.)
Grade 5 – Paper goods/cleaning supplies (Kleenex, detergent, etc.)

Clothing is also needed:

Girls – Size 7 and 8, shoes size 13 and 1
Boys – Size 3T and 8. shoes size 2 and 3

Gift cards are always welcome, and cash donations can be made to:

YMCA – Centerville Fire Victims

c/o Beverly Cooperative Bank

254 Cabot Street

Beverly, MA 01915

Small appliances and home furnishings are being accepted through Beverly Bootstraps, please call CES Principal Karla Pressman to make arrangements. A donation from the Cameron Kirk Fund was also issued to each family, and the Red Cross and Beverly Bootstraps are assisting.

In order to keep duplicate donations to a minimum a parent created a google document where people can enter what they have purchased. If you would like to use this document it is here.

Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

On behalf of the Teachers, Staff, and PTO of Centerville School we’d like to wish all our students and their families the best during the holiday season.

The holiday break begins with early dismissal on Friday, at noon. We will have lunch before dismissal.

We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2012!

Scrip cards for the Holidays

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

Need some gift ideas? How about stocking stuffers or yankee swap gifts? There’s still time to order scrip gift cards for the holidays!

We’ve extended the deadline. Orders received by 2PM on Monday December, 19 will be available for pick up at the school by Thursday, December 22 at 2PM.

Orders can be made online here. Or you can fill out and return the form available here.

Scrip gift cards are exactly like the gift cards you purchase in stores except that a portion of the cost comes back to Centerville School. There are lots of choices including Amazon.com, iTunes, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Target, Best Buy, and AMC Theaters.

Also, don’t forget scrip cards after the holidays. They are great for things you buy every week like gas, groceries, or coffee. There is no additional cost and it’s an easy way to support the school.