
The Central Booster Club is having a special online store open until April 15th with new items!
Shipping is to school and we will arrange pick up.
Here is the link:
https://centralraidersapparel2021.itemorder.com/sale [centralraidersapparel2021.itemorder.com]
If you have any questions contact Angie Fox- 612-501-4435 or
Sue Mackenthun- 952-250-1809

We have Kindergarten Experts at Central!
Check out the Central Kindergarten experience from a Kindergarten Expert!
https://youtu.be/dQhqmmv4Kcs
2021-2022 Enrollment is now OPEN!
Go to ISD108.org to learn more

The Central High School Band sounded AMAZING last night!! While the band has not had a public performance since December of 2019; you would never had known judging by the powerful beat of the drums and unified notes of the horns.
Pieces the Band payed include:
The Tempest, Reflections and Celebration, Fanfare for the Third Planet and God Bless America/America the Beautiful.
4/6/21 Band Concert
https://youtu.be/PFH55IR6-_I

2021 SENIOR PARENTS: Are you interested in placing a baby picture and/or a special message of your child in the May Senior Graduation Section of the News & Times? If so, please visit their website at www.sunpatriot.com to place your ad. The cost is $25.

Happy April Raider Nation!
We were busy in the varsity gym over spring break. Check out the fresh new colors!
The auxiliary gym will get its facelift in June.
A special thank you to Mike Braun from Braun Pro Painting for taking on the task to freshening up the walls.
Mike is a Cologne resident and did fantastic work for us.
https://www.facebook.com/braunpropaintingpage

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL – Central Public Schools
Date of Availability: 04/05/2021
Date Closing: Until Filled
Non-Licensed Position
Central Elementary School
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
7 hours per day
Anticipated Start Date: 4/5/2021
Position Description/Qualifications:
1. Minimum qualification: High School Diploma, experience with preschool age students
preferred
2. Must have the ability to lift and toilet student.
3. Possess basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed.
4. Prior experience working with special needs children desired but nor required.
Salary and benefits in accord with master agreement with starting rate of $15.00 per hour.
To apply go to:
https://www.applitrack.com/central/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1

The Norwood Dental Scholarship is now available to the CHS seniors on the Counseling Office website.

MAKE EXTRA MONEY IN A FUN, FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT!
Central Raiders Bus Service is looking for people interested in serving their community while having fun and making money. Help the students in our district enjoy a safe, dependable ride to/from school and activities by signing on with Central Raiders Bus Service!
We are currently looking to hire school bus & van drivers!
PERKS!
Flexible Hours -- Paid Training -- Signing Bonus – Referral Bonus
Possibility to bring your own kids with you!
Flexible Hours
● Typical hours are 6:30-8:15 AM and 2:15-4:15 PM
● Actual route times vary depending on the area covered.
Positions Available
● Van driver
● Bus route driver
● Activities & field trip driver
● Substitute bus and van driver
Requirements
● Van driver- class D driver’s license
● Bus driver- CDL w/ school bus & passenger endorsements
Don’t have one? We will pay you to train onsite!
SIGNING BONUS!
$1,000 signing bonus if you are licensed by the start of the school year.
Contact Jon Rumrill in the transportation office
Phone: 952-467-7009
Email: jon@fourpointo.com

RAIDER EVENTS: Friday March 19, 2021
Girls 2AA Basketball Playoffs @ Jordan @ 7 PM
Live Stream Link - http://youtube.com/jordanactivities
Rosters - http://jordanactivities.org/Gbasketball

Middle School “Spring Fever” Week 2021 (March 22-25)
Monday - “P.J. DAY!!” Like you were able to do for a lot of the year stay in your comfy pajamas for the day!
Tuesday - “Hat/Hoodie Day!!” Wear your favorite hat or hoodie for the day!
Wednesday - “CAMO DAY!!” Bring out the Real Tree and try to blend into your surroundings today!
Thursday - “Hawaiian/Beach Day!!” Get ready for the Luau and the tropics and wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt, sandals and beachwear today!

Attention seniors: The Hamburg Lions Scholarship has been added to the Counselors Office LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP website.

Spring sports registration for grades 7-12 is due online before this Friday, March 19th. Registrations must be cleared online before students can participate in practices and games.
https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/home

RAIDER EVENTS: Wednesday March 17, 2021
Girls Varsity basketball playoffs vs. MVL @ 7PM
**Central Live stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

WEATHER ALERT:
Due to the inclement weather that we are experiencing today, which is expected to continue through the afternoon and evening, Central Public Schools will be closing at 12:45 PM on Monday, March 15, 2021.
The dismissal process will follow the same pattern, with the first round of bussing leaving at 12:45 PM and the second round leaving at 1:15 PM.
All afternoon practices and activities have been cancelled, along with afternoon preschool.
Kids Company childcare will remain open.

Free meals over Spring Break!
Are you home over Spring Break? Do you want the free meal bags, like we did over Winter Break? If you said YES, please email Chantelle Eshleman, Central Food Service Director, at ceshleman@isd108.org no later than Friday, March 19th to be added to the list. (This will help us plan, so we know how many meal bags to produce.)
The pick up days and times will be as follows:
**Friday, March 26th - 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Food for Friday, Saturday and Sunday
**Monday, March 29th - 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Food for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
**Thursday, April 1st - 7:00a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Food for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Hope to hear from you!

5th Grade Choir Concert
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN1luL-HZjg

Spring sports registrations for grades 7-12 are due online before March 19th, 2021. This will allow us to plan pods for practices.
Please register at https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/
Email Lora Willems if you have questions at lwillems@isd108.org.

More NEW LOCAL scholarships have been added to the Counseling Office website:
Central Education Association; The Chuck Anderson Memorial Scholarship; The Emily Heim, Andy Norton, Jerid Smith and Jenny & Jeremy Wolter Memorial Scholarship; The Ed Braun Memorial Scholarship; American Legion Auxiliary; NYA West Carver Lions; Jeans for College Dreams; and Hamburg Hunting and Fishing Club.

RAIDER EVENTS: Monday March 8, 2021
Girls Basketball vs. Le Sueur-Henderson
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**Central Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA
Boys Basketball @ Belle Plaine High School
C-Squad @ 6 PM
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**Belle Plaine Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1huejqBT7ZPPNkpqaHF4Q

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday March 4, 2021
Wrestling: Var/JV Triangular vs. Le Sueur-Henderson @ NYA
**Central Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA
Girls Basketball @ GSL
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:30 PM
**GSL Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUguWCvsIrvuWXzrl_8jTFA
Boys Basketball @ LSH
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**LSH Live Stream Link**
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lesueurhenderson-high-school-le-sueur-mn

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday March 2, 2021
Wrestling: Var/JV @ New London-Spicer High School
Girls Basketball vs. Sibley East
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**Central Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

RAIDER EVENTS: Saturday February 27, 2021
Wrestling: Var/JV Match @ St. Croix Lutheran @ 10 AM
Girls Basketball @ Southwest Christian
C-Squad @ 10:30AM
JV @ NOON
Varsity @ 1:30 PM
**Southwest Christian Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbYSuK_Yq4O_V4Q2e_wJLQ

RAIDER EVENTS: Friday February 26, 2021
Boys Basketball vs Belle Plaine
C-Squad @ 6 PM
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
*Central Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday February 23, 2021
Wrestling: Var/JV Match @ Le Sueur-Henderson @ 5 PM
Boys Basketball vs Le Sueur-Henderson
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**Central Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

Grades 7-12 spring sports are open for registration online at
https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/
Registration is due before March 19th. Please call the high school office if you have questions (952) 467-7100.

RAIDER EVENTS: Monday February 22, 2021
Girls Basketball vs Mayer Lutheran
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**Central Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

Central Drama presents..... "Not Another Hallmark Movie: Love's Enduring Collapse".
Written, directed and starring Central students.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4DQxSKEBsA

Any students wishing to take the ACT test on April 17, 2021 must register online at www.act.org/bts by March 12, 2021. The cost of the test is $55 and students must register on their own. The test will be given here at CHS. This should not be confused with the STATE ACT test which will be given to the junior class on April 13th free of charge. Ms. Schmidt will be registering the class for that test.

RAIDER EVENTS: Friday February 19, 2021
Girls Basketball vs. Belle Plaine
C-Squad @ 4:45 PM
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**Central Link Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday February 18, 2021
Boys Basketball @ Tri-City United High School
C-Squad @ 4:45 PM
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**TCU Live Stream Link**
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/tri-city-united-high-school-montogomery-mn
Wrestling: Var/JV Triangular @ Eden Valley-Watkins @ 5 PM

Random Acts of Kindness Day is TODAY; February 17, 2021
IT STARTS WITH ONE....
One Person.
One Compliment.
One Smile.
One Unexpected Act of Kindness.
Be the ONE to make KINDNESS the NORM, because even the smallest act of kindness can change a life.
#RAIDERPRIDE
#MakeKindnessTheNorm
#RandomActsofKindnessDay

Earlier today I phoned and emailed you explaining the burst pipe situation at the elementary school. I am pleased to inform you that everything is fixed and school will be in session tomorrow! After school activities scheduled at the elementary will resume per their regular schedule tomorrow as well.
Have a good night,
Tim Schochenmaier
Superintendent

Following dismissal today, a water pipe burst at the elementary school in the boiler room. The NYA Fire Department and Carver County Sheriff's Office responded to the alarm that was triggered. Everyone is ok, however we are assessing the damage, the availability of heat and water for tomorrow, and any other damage caused by this.
I am messaging you now to say there is a possibility that we may have to cancel school for 2.17.21 at the elementary school only. All evening activities at the elementary school, including ECFE and 5th grade boys basketball, are cancelled for tonight. I will update you on the status of school tomorrow by 10pm tonight when I know more. There is a possibility we will be calling an "e-Learning" day.
Kids Company families are encouraged to come pick-up their children as soon as possible as we do not have usable bathrooms at this time.
Tim Schochenmaier
Superintendent

Snow weeks at Central High School is 2/16-2/25.
***DRESS UP DAYS***
Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th: Pajama Day
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th: Pink Out
Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd: Patriotic/USA Day
Wednesday 24th & Thursday 25th: Jersey Day
**Medallion clues to be released each morning**
* Each class will be having hallway decoration contest*

Spring athletics online registration is open for grades 7-12 softball, baseball, and track. Please register by March 19th.
https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/

RAIDER EVENTS: Friday February 12, 2021
Wrestling @ Holdingford High School @ 5 PM
**Holdingford Livestream**
https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCdJb_ Tk7aOjMKdy3RJ6Hlpg

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday February 11, 2021
Girls Basketball @ Le Sueur-Henderson
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**Le Sueur-Henderson Live Stream Link**
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lesueurhenderson-high-school-le-sueur-mn

ATTENTION SENIORS! LOCAL scholarships are now available! You can access the applications on the Counseling Office website, under Scholarships and LOCAL scholarships.

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday February 9, 2021
Wrestling: Var/JV Triangular @ BOLD HS Olivia Campus@ 5 PM
Boys Basketball vs. Mayer Lutheran
C Squad @ 6 PM
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**Central Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

Group B Retakes:
Due to the weather last week, the Group B Lifetouch Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Thursday, February 11th from 8-9am in the main gym.
Students wishing to have picture retakes will be excused from class as needed. We ask them to make sure they come during the time frame specified.
HIGH SCHOOL Online ordering can be found at
http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVT6MZTRH
MIDDLE SCHOOL online ordering
http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVT6MZTRH

Congratulations to Peyton Tietz and Hailey Buckentin for their 3rd place finish in Duo at our (Virtual) Albany Speech Meet on Saturday!
Like everything this year, speech looks a little different. We are actually competing entirely virtually through a dedicated platform that looks a lot like zoom. The students are presenting their pieces to the judge in much the same way that teachers are presenting to their classes to the virtual students.
What that looks like on the backside--as long as we have students in school, we will be bringing our team to school on Saturdays. We just won't travel anywhere. Students will hang out (socially distanced and masked of course) which will give them some of the social aspects of speech. Then each student will go to an individual classroom in our high school to compete. Each student will be assigned a classroom, for several equity reasons, and also if they are alone in the room, they will be able to take their mask off for the duration of their performance.

RAIDER EVENTS: Monday February 8, 2021
Girls Basketball vs. TCU
C-Squad @ 4:45pm
JV @ 6:00pm
Varsity @ 7:15pm
**Central Live Stream Link**
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA
Dance Team: Varsity Meet @ Mayer Lutheran vs SWCH, Randolph @ 7:00pm
**Mayer Lutheran Live Stream Link**
https://mayerlutheran.org/livestream/

RAIDER EVENTS: Saturday February 6, 2021
Boys Basketball vs Belle Plaine
C Squad - 2:45pm
JV - 2:30pm
Varsity - 4:00pm
Central Live Stream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

Feb. 4, 2021
Two hour late start today due to road conditions.

VACANCY POSTING:
*****Head Girls’ Softball Coach*****
QUALIFICATIONS: Coaching Endorsement (required), knowledge of
softball, ability to work with students, provide
leadership for program
***7th grade softball***
QUALIFICATIONS: Coaching Endorsement (preferred), knowledge of
softball, ability to work with students, provide
leadership for program
APPLY TO: Ron Erpenbach: Rerpenbach@isd108.org
(952) 467-7201

**RAIDER REMINDER**
HIGH SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES:
February 3rd and 4th from 8-9am. The schedule for pictures will be:
Wednesday, February 3rd 8-9AM:
Group A
Distance Learners last name A-L
Thursday, February 4th 8-9AM:
Group B
Distance Learners last name M-Z
Online ordering can be found at http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVT6MZTRH

Did you know......
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended flexibilities to allow FREE MEALS to continue to be AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN throughout the entire 2020-2021 school year?!?
That's right... EVERY STUDENT that ATTENDS CENTRAL (in person or in Distance Learning) QUALIFIES for FREE BREAKFAST and FREE LUNCH!
***Breakfast is served daily in both buildings from 730 AM - 810AM***
If you would like to sign up for take home meals please contact Chantelle @ 952-467-7147

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday February 2, 2021
Wrestling: Var/JV Triangular vs. Multiple Schools @ Glencoe-Silver Lake High School @ 5 PM
***GSL: Live Stream Link
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUguWCvsIrvuWXzrl_8jTFA

RAIDER EVENTS: Monday February 1, 2021
Boys Basketball @ Southwest Christian
C-Squad @ 4:45 PM
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
***SWC Live Stream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChbYSuK_Yq4O_V4Q2e_wJLQ
Dance Team: Varsity Meet @ 7 PM @ TCU
***TCU Live Stream Link
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/tri-city-united-high-school-montogomery-mn

MIDDLE SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKE:
Lifetouch Photography will be at the Middle School and High School on February 3 and February 4 in the morning.
Students will be called by grade to go to the gym to have their pictures taken.
They will be available to take student retakes and also photograph students that have not had their picture taken for this school year.
Full Time Distant Learner students: Please come after 9:30 as the high school will have their pictures taken first.
You may order online at the following corrected website :
http://my.lifetouch.com/ mylifetouch/pictureDayId/ EVTFHTPK4
***Purchasing pictures is optional. We would like all students to have their pictures taken to include them in the yearbook. Lifetouch practices all of the COVID precautionary measures.
Please call the M.S. Office with questions: 952-467-7200.

HIGH SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES:
Lifetouch will be here on February 3rd and 4th for picture retakes from 8am-9am. The schedule for pictures will be:
Wednesday, February 3rd 8-9AM:
Group A
Distance Learners last name A-L
Thursday, February 4th 8-9AM:
Group B
Distance Learners last name M-Z
It is important students come between these times as they will switch over to middle school retakes immediately afterwards. Students will be excused from class as needed for retakes.
Online ordering can be found at http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVT6MZTRH
for your convenience the website will be available for online orders up to 48 hours after retake day.

RAIDER EVENTS: Friday January 29, 2021
Wrestling: Var/JV Triangular vs. Multiple Schools @ Central
**Central Live Stream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA
Boys Basketball @ Le Sueur-Henderson
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
**LSH Live Stream Link:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lesueurhenderson-high-school-le-sueur-mn

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL – Central Elementary School
7 hours per day
Salary and benefits in accord with master agreement with starting rate of $15.00 per hour.
If you interested, please clink on link below to apply:
http://centralpublicschoolsmn.apptegy.us/o/central-public-schools/page/employment--524

We will be taking club pictures for the yearbook on Monday, February 1st and Tuesday, February 2nd during 7th hour in the gym. Any full time distance learners who would like to be in the picture can attend either day.
1:45: Peers
1:50: NHS
1:55: Student Council
2:00: FFA
2:05 Knowledge Bowl
2:10: Play
2:15: Speech
2:20: Robotics
2:25: Yearbook

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday January 28, 2021
Girls Basketball @ Mayer Lutheran
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
Live Stream Link from Mayer Lutheran:
http://mayerlutheran.org/livestream/

The Trap Shooting Board will be having a Parent/Athlete Trap Shooting meeting on Jan 31st Sunday night at 6:00 in the High School Auditorium. For social distancing, please have only one parent attend (if possible) and wear a mask. The balcony in the auditorium will also be open to accommodate social distancing.
Trap Shooting is open to all 6th – 12th graders that have completed a League approved firearm safety certification program and meet all school curriculum activity eligibility requirements.
Homeschooled or online students may participate if they meet the above criteria and the team is located within the same school district as their primary residence.
Please join us on Jan 31st at 6:00 to learn more and to join the fastest growing sport in the nation!

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday January 26, 2021
Boys Basketball vs. TCU
C-Squad @ 6 PM
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 7:15 PM
Live Stream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

RAIDER EVENTS: SATURDAY 1/23/21
Girls Basketball vs. Southwest Christian
C Squad - 10:30AM
JV - 12:00PM
Varsity - 1:30PM
Live Stream Link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

RAIDER EVENTS: FRIDAY 1/22/21
Wrestling: Var/JV Triangular vs. LCWM, LSH @ 5 PM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA
Dance Team: @ Belle Plaine HS @ 7 PM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1huejqBT7ZPPNkpqaHF4Q

Wrestling @ Redwood Valley High School @ 5 PM
**There is a FEE to use this link**
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/redwood-valley-high-school-redwood-falls-mn

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday January 21, 2021
Wrestling @ Redwood Valley High School @ 5 PM
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Boys Basketball @ Sibley East
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 715 PM
Sibley East Live Stream Link:
https://www.facebook.com/sibleyscoop/

Boys Basketball Game @ GSL 1/19/21:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUguWCvsIrvuWXzrl_8jTFA
Girls Basketball Game vs LSH 1/19/21:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

RAIDER EVENTS: Tuesday January 19, 2021
Boys Basketball @ GSL:
C-Squad @ 415 PM
JV @ 530 PM
Varsity @ 7 PM
Girls Basketball vs LSH
JV @ 6 PM
Varsity @ 715 PM
Central HS Live Stream channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

MS/HS Picture RETAKES:
Lifetouch Photography will be at the Middle School and High School on February 3 and February 4 in the morning for student retakes and also to photograph students that have not had their picture taken for this school year.
Students will be called by grade to go to the gym to have their pictures taken.
Purchasing pictures is optional.
**We would like all students to have their pictures taken to include them in the yearbook.
Lifetouch practices all of the COVID precautionary measures.

Wrestling @ Delano w/ St. Agnes
5 PM 1/15/21
Wrestling Live feed Link:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=delano+public+schools+pr

BASKETBALL LIVE FEED:
http://mayerlutheran.org/livestream/
Boys Basketball @ Mayer
C Squad - 4:45pm
JV - 6:00pm
Varsity - 7:15pm

Central Middle School- Basketball Pictures
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021
Location: Commons right off the gyms
Schedule:
4:15 - 7th Girls Basketball
4:30 - 7th Boys Basketball
4:45 - 8th Boys Basketball
Ordering website: http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVT3F26HN

ATTENTION GIRLS in 6-12 grade:
TECHNOVATION informational meeting:
Thurs Jan 7th at 2:30
https://meet.google.com/bbi-ibvd-hxe
Contact Mrs. Kester with any questions:
akester@isd108.org

Winter Activities Online Registration is due 12/30/20. Please use the link below to register for activities for grades 7-12. Any questions please call the high school office (952) 467-7100.
https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Today the kindergarten classes took part in one of their holiday traditions. In December, the kindergarten classes have always decorated gingerbread houses as a whole class. This year, teachers knew it had to look a bit different. With the help of some very generous individuals, all kindergarten students received a bag of individually wrapped candies, a tub of frosting, and a cardboard house. The students got to still decorate even though they weren't together in person.
The kindergarteners also spent the morning perfecting their art skills and decorating a gift for a loved one.

Reminder! One Act Play auditions are coming up this Thursday, December 17th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A4A623ABF9C52-oneact
For your audition please prepare a monologue that is 1-3 minutes long. I have included some monologues you could use for your audition, or you can find your own!
If you would like more information about the One Act Play, or if you have any questions about the audition process please email Sarah Thomason at sthomason@isd108.org

CONGRATULATIONS to our 3 Jr High Knowledge Bow teams for competing in their first virtual meet in our region last week!
With just a couple of glitches, we were able to complete an entire meet.
A special congratulations to the Central White team for their 2nd place finish: Collin Willems, Hunter Smith, Holly Feist, and Trey Gratz. The other teams placed 6th and 9th.
Way to go RAIDERS!

RAIDER NATION REMINDER:
Our Monthly School Board meeting will be held virtually on Monday Dec 21 @ 6PM; with the Truth in Taxation Hearing@ 6:10 PM.
If you are interested in listening to the meeting, please email afranck@isd108.org to get a meeting link.

Do you enjoy over-acting, solving mysteries, and performing from home? Then you should audition for the One Act Play!
Auditions will be held online through Zoom. If you are interested in auditioning, please sign up for an audition time through the Sign Up Genius below. An email invitation to the Zoom auditions will be sent the day before auditions on the 16th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A4A623ABF9C52-oneact
For your audition please prepare a monologue that is 1-3 minutes long. I have included some monologues you could use for your audition, or you can find your own!
Auditions will take place on Thursday, December 17th.
We will be performing the show, "A Virtual Whodunnit" a murder mystery by Flip Kobler and Cindy Marcus. This show has 9 characters and I will also be looking for someone interested in helping as a Stage/Production Manager.
In this show, the billionaire Preston Sterling is suddenly electrocuted through his phone during a Zoom birthday party with his family. Everyone is a suspect and only detective Rockford Sloan can find the real killer!
The One Act Play will look a little different this year than in the past.The play this year will be done through Zoom from the comfort of your own home.
If you would like more information about the One Act Play, or if you have any questions about the audition process please email Sarah Thomason at sthomason@isd108.org

Central Public Schools District Revenues and Expenditures Budget 20-21 has been posted to the website.
For those who wish to view the document; please visit: https://www.isd108.org > Explore > District > Administration > Finance

Middle School Q1 Awards:
https://youtu.be/mqEe6bpbBn4

Raiders vs St. Clair
https://youtu.be/bFWMdt2NedU

On behalf of the Teacher of the Year Committee, Central Public Schools would like to would like to announce and congratulate our 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year Mr. Joe Kley!!
Joe’s colleague nominated him for the following reasons;
Joe has spearheaded efforts in the middle school to get everything running this year with the chromebooks and the virtual days. He is always very helpful and kind and works well with students.
CONGRATULATIONS MR. KLEY!!
#RAIDERPRIDE
#TEACHEROFTHEYEAR

Attention Raider Fans! Live streaming of the Central Raider vs. LSH volleyball game can be found on our YouTube channel. Please click the link below and follow Central Raiders Streaming Events.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ410asq2LQLdQnJpQm3JfA

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday November 12, 2020
FOOTBALL vs GFW @ Winthrop @ 7 PM.
Below is the livestream link from GFW:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbFKjJuA30M4yIpJ1UfOfVA

ATTENTION CENTRAL ELEMENTARY FAMILIES:
We have just learned that several elementary classrooms and buses will be required to quarantine due to positive COVID-19 tests.
In order for school and county workers to conduct contact tracing, Central Elementary classes are canceled for tomorrow. Kids Co will be closed tomorrow as well.
THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL AT THIS TIME.
Thank you for your patience,
Tim Schochenmaier
Superintendent

Hello Central High School Football and Fall Cheerleading Families,
Lifetouch will be here on Friday, November 13th to take individual photos for high school Football and Fall Cheerleading. Individual photos for Football will be taken on the field at 2:45pm and Cheerleading at 3:15pm. The backup plan is to use the gym if needed due to weather.
The online ordering notification is essential. Please use this link to order sports photos online:
http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVTBVVXBK
Thanks
Central Activities Department

Veteran's Day is tomorrow (11/11/20), and unfortunately, Central in NOT able to host a Veteran's Day program this year due to COVID restrictions. Despite this setback, our students and staff wanted to put a piece together as a "THANK YOU" to our Veterans.
Please enjoy the video of Central Choir singing and Central Band plays the Star Spangled Banner
https://youtu.be/rMXiUk-R70Y

Good Afternoon!
All students should have access to the following sign up page for Central's Movie Event on November 9, 2020, beginning at 6:30. Through the generous contributions from the Lions, along with donations from the Homan and Weinand family, this event will allow students to attend one of several movies at the Waconia theater for only $3. If interested, please sign up using the link below. For more information, please email Ms. Weinand, whose email is provided in the link. This should be a great time for Central students!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e4eafae23a57-chshoco

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
HOT FOOD will be served this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday by Taher's very own Chef Chris Murray!!
Wednesday/Thursday:
Chicken Fajitas
Mexican Rice
Cheeseburgers/Hamburgers
Shredded Lettuce
Apples
Friday:
Pizza only. If you do not like pizza, we are suggesting you pack a lunch. We will have:
Pepperoni Pizza
Sausage Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Baby Carrots
Applesauce

RAIDER NATION:
Ms. Williams would like to introduce our new art school website. Students, parents, and staff can find out what is going on in the art room from monthly newsletters.
https://sites.google.com/isd108.org/cpsarts/home

Click in the Link Below to watch RAIDERS FOOTBALL:
RAIDERS vs TCU @ 7PM 10/30/2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYbJkquGGlk

Click on the link below to watch Raiders Volleyball!
JV @ 5:30PM
Varsity @ 7 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m7ISj2Qdp0

Winter Middle School Activities Registration is open online for the following activities:
Gymnastics - coop through Glencoe
Knowledge Bowl
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Wrestling
Speech
https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/home

High School Winter Activities online registration is now open for the following:
Dance Team - coop through Mayer
Knowledge Bowl
Speech
Gymnastics - coop through Glencoe
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Wrestling
https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/home

RAIDER EVENTS: Thursday October 29, 2020
VOLLEYBALL vs MAYER LUTHERAN
9th Grade @ 5:30 PM
JV @ 5:30 PM
Varsity @ 7 PM #RAIDERPRIDE

Dear Central HS and MS Families,
I want to thank you for your support and cooperation today as we had to quickly pivot to distance learning for the day and I’d like to update you for tomorrow.
6th-12th grade students will be back in session tomorrow and will pick up on the regularly scheduled day on the hybrid calendar. (Group A in person)
Central was able to secure lunch service with our provider beginning tomorrow through Nov. 10. We will provide bag lunch option for free for any student who wants one. I’m going to be honest, this is going to be a very basic lunch: a pre-packaged sandwich, a fruit/veggie, and milk.
Again, thank you to families for the ability to move plans quickly and we look forward to getting students back here tomorrow.
In Partnership,
Timothy Schochenmaier
Superintendent

Good Evening Central HS and MS,
Central Schools just learned that one of our food service workers tested positive for COVID-19. Carver County Public Health concluded all kitchen staff at the HS and MS are considered "close contacts" and need to quarantine for 14 days.
Central Schools students in grades 6-12 who were scheduled to attend in person tomorrow will be at home for the day, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Because we are not able to offer lunch tomorrow, we are not able to be in session per guidance from our Regional COVID Support Team.
I am working with our food service company and they have a plan in place to resume bag lunches beginning Wednesday. Please note that a-la-carte will not be available until Nov. 10, the same day our hot lunch program will resume at the MS and HS.
I want to reiterate that this one day distance learning is not due to exposure to students or staff. Staff will still need to report for work, students will still be able to participate in sports and after school activities regularly scheduled for tomorrow.
This does not affect the elementary in any way. Elementary students will have regular class tomorrow.
I'm sorry for any stress this may cause families.
Tim Schochenmaier
Superintendent

Raiders are LIVE now.
https://youtu.be/rHCRMBhy3AU

Click in the link below to LIVE STREAM Raiders Football:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHCRMBhy3AU

ISD #108 ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) will again be offering FREE Baby and Me classes for children ages birth-12 months and an adult. These classes are a great way for both you and your baby to meet other families who have new little ones in their lives. Older siblings will have separate supervised play, allowing for you and your little ones to spend uninterrupted time together!
Classes are October 30 and November 13th, 10:45-11:45.
If you or someone you know would like to join us, please register by calling 952-467-7391. Please indicate when contacting us if you will be bringing siblings.

Greetings Middle School and High School Families,
As we continue to progress through the year and become more familiar with our hybrid learning model, we wanted to send out some additional attendance information so that our parents, students, and school staff are on the same page regarding our hybrid model.
For our hybrid learners, the expectation is that students who are scheduled to attend classes in person on a given A or B day should physically be in those classes.
**Students cannot just decide to work from home on a given day. ** Teachers will be taking in class attendance based on which day (A or B) it is, and marking student's attendance accordingly. For instance, if a student is supposed to be in class on a given day, but has chosen to work from home, the student will be marked absent unexcused. It is important to make sure that all our students are following their proper schedules so that our attendance and record keeping is as accurate as possible.
As always, if your child needs to be absent for an excused reason (dental appt., dr. appt., college visit, etc....), we ask that parents continue to call the office and excuse their student, as in the past. This will help us continue to manage our attendance practices as we move through the school year.
Thank you,
Tom Erickson
High School Principal
Ron Erpenbach
Middle School Principal

Mother nature gave us lemons ..... CENTRAL made lemonade! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU: Al Steinhagen, Brian Wachholz, Mark & Krista Homan, Charlie Steinhagen, Sean Franck, Jesse Broin, Jake Kalkes, Grant Erickson, Dylan Zellmann, Noah Strickfaden and Ron Erpenbach for working so hard to get our field cleaned off! #RAIDERPRIDE *Photo Credit Krista Homan**

Winter has arrived it seems. That may have been one of the shortest falls I can remember. I just chalk it up to 2020!
The weather actually is the reason for my message today as I have a bit of an unusual request. On Friday, our football team is supposed to host a game at Central High School. As I am writing this, there is about 4 inches of heavy snow on the varsity field and the turf is not yet frozen.
This combination of circumstances makes it so we can not bring snow removal equipment onto the field without doing thousands of dollars of damage to the turf. We have attempted to use snow blowers, it just pushes the snow.
It is supposed to rain tomorrow and we hope it melts all the snow. If it doesn’t, I am asking any available citizen with a shovel and/or wheelbarrow to come to Braun Field at 5pm on Thursday, October 22 to assist in removing the snow by hand.
We will be monitoring the situation and give an update at 4pm tomorrow on our Facebook page. If all goes well, we will be able to host the game at Central (Plan A).
Central does have a back-up plan for the game. Jordan Public Schools has graciously offered to host our game at their site. They have artificial turf and are able to remove the snow. If our field is not in the condition to play or if we are unable to remove the snow, we will host our game at Jordan on Saturday time TBD (Plan B).

RESCHEDULED VOLLEYBALL GAMES:
9-12 volleyball games with LeSuer have been moved to Saturday. 10/24/20.
9th Grade @ NOON
JV @ 1:15 PM
Varsity @ 2:30
-Fans will park on the North side of the school.
-Visiting fans will enter Door #15 and sit in designated rows on the East side of the gym.
-All fans must have a MRC Volleyball Pass.
-Masks are required inside the building at all times except for players on the court
- Please maintain 6 ft. social distance unless from same household
- We ask that all fans exit the building when their players' match is over to accommodate capacity limits for the next group of fans.

RAIDER NATION:
As we continue to monitor the potential rainy weather for this upcoming Thursday evening, we wanted to let you know that Central High School's Coronation has been postponed to Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7:00 PM on the football field.
This is a ticketed event for our students who wish to go.
**STUDENTS ** PLEASE do NOT throw or loose the coronation tickets you got this week as these are VALID and WILL get you into coronation regardless of date changes.
We will be live streaming the coronation ceremony for those who wish to watch at home.
Central's 2020 Homecoming Court will be recognized during the home football game on Friday, October 23rd during halftime.
Thank you, Tom Erickson

With winter weather sneaking up on us, there have been a number of questions regarding winter clothing requirements when out at recess. With safety in mind, below are the requirements as communicated to the students, teachers, and recess supervisors:
~All students should be wearing jackets, hats, and gloves in cold weather.
~We will be outside when the temperature and wind chill are above zero degrees.
~Kindergarten through second grade students will need snow pants and boots when there is snow on the ground.
~Students in third through fifth grade need to wear boots.
For these grade levels, we will not require snow pants, although we still strongly suggest them. Students who are not properly dressed may be sent inside to get jackets, hats, and gloves.
If you are having financial difficulties and providing winter clothing is not possible, please contact the elementary office and we will help you find available resources.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Mr. Michael Daugs
Principal, Central Elementary School

Click on the link below, provided by Jordan Schools, to LIVESTREAM the Varsity Football game (10/15/2020)
*Please note, this site may require a fee to stream games*
https://prepspotlight.tv/

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2020 Homecoming court:
9th Grade: Rylee Schneider and John Mackenthun
10th Grade: Kassi Herrmann and Hunter Neubarth
11th Grade: Tiffany Thomas and Caleb McMullen
QUEEN CANDIDATES:
Grace Strickfaden
Hayden Glander
Audrey Kamps
Abby Pysick
Alli Fritz
Kiara Kroells
KING CANDIDATES:
Dylan Zellmann
Sean Franck
Tommy Campbell
Brady Wachholz
Tyler Smith
Jesse Weinand
#RAIDERPRIDE

Central High School will be live streaming the announcement of the candidates who have been selected by their peers to represent our district this year on our 2020 Homecoming Court. The announcement will be made my Mr. Erickson at 2:20 PM today, October 14, 2020 on Central's Youtube channel and streamed into classrooms and your homes.
Click the link below and join us as we support our students and move towards coronation!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPtSnBQtZWI

Click the Link Below to Livestream JV and Varsity Volleyball games vs. Southwest Christian 10/13/2020
JV @ 5:30 PM
Varsity @ 7 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b6C4rEACuQ

Please see this revised web address for the Varsity VB game. Our previous stream dropped.
Sorry!!
https://youtu.be/Hqpzcy4-y3w

Click on the link Below to LIVESTREAM the JV and Varsity volleyball games tonight (10/12/20)
JV @ 5:30 PM
Varsity @ 7 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvhzoSQ_DCw

Follow this link to watch Raider Football live starting at 6:45 tonight!
https://youtu.be/edFuCJdcJ-o

2021-22 School Calendar Development
Central Schools would like to invite families to give some input regarding the 2021-22 school calendar. Attached is a very thorough survey regarding holidays and placement of scheduled breaks. Please take a few minutes to fill this out if you would like to participate.
https://forms.gle/YH9Hb4WjH5ZLYjho8

Central is Hiring!
We are looking for:
~Full time sub
~Special Education Paraeducator
If you or someone you know is interested in either of these positions,
please apply using the link below:
https://www.isd108.org/o/central-public-schools/page/employment--524
If you have any questions, please email Ron Erpenbach @ rerpenbach@isd108.org

Middle school volleyball and football online registration is due tomorrow 10/02/20. Practice begins 10/05/20. Students must be registered and cleared online to participate.
https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/

October is College Knowledge Month! Several colleges in Minnesota are waiving their application fee! Some are waiving it for the whole month and others are waiving it for one week. You may access more information on the Counseling Office website under College Information or call the colleges of your choice. This is a great time to apply for all of the colleges that you may be interested in without the expense of the application fee!

BLUE OUT: MONDAY October 5, 2020
On this day students, schools, and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying. It also kicks off National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month every October.
Join us in solidarity to stop bullying and cyberbullying!
Make it the day that bullying prevention is heard around the world! When you wear a blue shirt, you’ll be using your voice and sending a message that this is the day that bullying prevention is heard around the world.
Change the Culture!

Attention HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Central Drama is making a FEATURE FILM and needs you!
Calling all Writers, bloggers, vloggers, youtubers, tiktokers, videographers, set designers, audio engineers, editors, special effects, CGI artists, animators, costume designers, makeup artists and I almost forgot...ACTORS!
Have some ideas? Great!
Want to join? Great! See Mr. Halpaus ASAP for more info.

Fall Middle School Volleyball and Football online registration is due Friday, October 2nd. Registrations must be completed online in order to participate in practice on Monday, October 5th.
Website to register is https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/

High School Volleyball and Football online registration is due today. Online registration must be completed to begin practice on Monday, September 28th.
Please register at https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Central Elementary is in need of healthy snack donations for the Raider Room.
Please email kthor@isd108.org to schedule your donation drop off at the Elementary School.
Please use this guide when you donate Nutritious Foods to Support the Central Elementary Raider Room:
● Granola bars
● Trail mix bars
● Apples
● Oranges
● Pears
● Crackers
● 100% fruit juices
● Cereals (low sugar)
● Fruit snacks
● Raisins
● Cheese Sticks
● Trail mix
● Bananas
● Goldfish
● Yogurt Tubes
● Applesauce cups
● Natural fruit rollups
● Fruit Cups

Senior Night for Boys' Soccer was Thursday 9/17/2020. We played against Central MN Christian and won 3-0.
Central's Brady Wachholz is one of nine seniors on the team. His coach said "Brady is a quiet leader as he lets his performance speak louder than his words".
Brady scored our first goal and was instrumental in creating opportunities for the other two goals.
Way to go Brady!!
#RAIDERPRIDE

Picture Day Reminder:
High School Picture day(s) are:
Tuesday September 15
(B "Blue" group & Full time distance learners M-Z)
Pictures will need to be purchased online this year.
HS Picture day Id code is: EVTRCC4F3
http://my.lifetouch.com/mylife...
Middle School Picture day(s) are:
Wednesday September 16
(A "Red" group & Full time Distance learners A-L)
Thursday September 17
(B "Blue" group & Full time distance learners M-Z)
Middle School Picture Day id is EVTMNVTV9.
You can order on line at mylifetouch.com.
Elementary Picture day:
Thursday September 24

Dear Parents/Guardians,
We have been notified there will be a power outage on Wednesday, September 16 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Preserve, Meadows and the town homes in NYA. That will influence a percentage of our kids. They have assured us it should not take longer than the times they have given us, but there are no guarantees.
Our teachers are aware of the issue and will be flexible with students that day. All students will me marked present. Students will be given extra time to complete work assigned on that day.
We appreciate all of the hard work families and students have put in this year. We will continue to work hard to meet the needs of all of our learners. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Respectfully,
Ron Erpenbach

High school athletes interested in Fall Training sessions should register online by the deadlines below:
Volleyball, Softball - Friday, September 4th
Softball, Baseball, Track - Friday, September 18th
https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/

Attention Fall Trap Shooters:
The Fall Trap Shooting season will run from Sept 20th to Oct 18th for a 5 week season. We will be shooting at 4:00 PM sharp.
There will be a MANDATORY practice session on Sep 13th at 4:00 PM and we are asking that one parent representing each athlete be in attendance to finalize our roster and make payment. PAYMENT WILL BE EXPECTED ON THIS DATE.
The cost for the Fall season will be $170.00, which includes the $35.00 league fee, and the cost of 12 rounds of clays and shells.
We will be practicing social distancing and other safety measures.
NEW SHOOTERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FALL SEASON.
Athletes in grades 6 - 12 are eligible for the Fall and Spring High School Trap Shooting League.
All athletes will be required to have a valid firearm safety certificate. This can be done via the MN DNR website at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/firearms/index.html#calendar or on the Clay Target League website at http://mnclaytarget.com/2017/01/12/student-athlete-firearm-education-safe/
See you on Sep 13th at the Lester Prairie Sportsmens Club.
If you have any questions, or cannot attend on Sep 13th, please contact one of the following board members:
Chair - Mark Harms (Rooster) mharms@gaig.com
Secretary - Ann Carpenter - annscarpenter@aol.com
Treasurer - Robynne Schoenbauer - rschoenbauer1775@gmail.com
Mike Patterson - mep1948@msn.com
Karl Schutte - karlschutte50@gmail.com
Jerry Paumen - jerry@dammannseed.com

MEDIA CENTER PARAPROFESSIONAL – Central Public Schools
Date of Availability: 08/31/2020
Date Closing: Until Filled
Non-Licensed Position
Central Elementary School
MEDIA CENTER PARAPROFESSIONAL
6.25 hours per day
Anticipated Start Date: 8/31/2020
Responsibilities:
1. Supervise classes of students during media center time
2. Help students check out books and proficiently navigate the online book check out system
3. Shelve returned library books
4. Maintain a safe and orderly environment
Qualifications:
1. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of weight
2. Ability to tolerate frequent bending and leaning.
3. High School Diploma
4. Possess basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed
5. Experience with elementary age students preferred but not required
Salary and benefits in accord with master agreement
Apply online at: http://centralpublicschoolsmn.apptegy.us/o/central-public-schools/page/employment--524 by completing the district application, resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation.

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL – Central Public Schools
Date of Availability: 08/31/2020
Date Closing: Until Filled
Non-Licensed Position
Central Elementary School
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL
6.25 hours per day
Anticipated Start Date: 8/31/2020
Position Description/Qualifications:
1. Minimum qualification: High School Diploma, experience with elementary age students preferred
2. Must have the ability to lift and toilet student.
3. Possess basic academic competencies to provide tutorial assistance to the student(s) as needed.
4. Prior experience working with special needs children desired but nor required.
Salary and benefits in accord with master agreement
Apply online at: http://centralpublicschoolsmn.apptegy.us/o/central-public-schools/page/employment--524 by completing the district application, resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation.

Dear Central Schools Families-
We are putting the finishing touches on a few items for the 2020-21 school year. Soon you will be receiving school level information from your child's principal.
Central is triple checking all of the transportation needs of families. Please fill out this transportation questionnaire so we may check it against our records.
https://forms.gle/mSrZc99y7bTE8uxA6
Questions about transportation can be directed to Jon Rumrill at 965-467-7009 or by email at: jon@fourpointo.com
Additionally, please see the attached Return to School Letter that was part of our back to school materials. Please fill it out and drop it off at a school or email it to Andie Franck at: afranck@isd108.org
Thank you

Online Registration is open for the following activities through 09/04/20:
Fall Training - Volleyball
Fall Training - Football
*Dates are between 09/14/20-10/03/20
*Cost is free
*High School athletes only
*Athletes must register online and be cleared to participate
*Coaches will contact athletes with practice schedules
https://norwoodyoungamerica-ar.rschooltoday.com/home
MSHSL guidelines for fall sport training sessions:
https://www.mshsl.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/mshsl-approved-fall-training-season-final.pdf

The MSHSL issued updates for Fall 2020 permitted Activities. Please see links below for more information.
https://www.mshsl.org/about/news/league-news/mshsl-fall-approved-sports-information
https://www.mshsl.org/about/news/league-news/mshsl-approved-fall-training-seasons
https://www.mshsl.org/about/news/league-news/mshsl-covid-notification-information

Middle School Supply Lists have been updated effective 8-4-2020

Head cook wanted!
Central Food Service and Taher, Inc. is looking for a head cook for the High School for the start of the 2020 school year.
Duties include preparing quality and safe entrees from the menu, unload and organize grocery items, clean and sanitize all equipment and surfaces used by the cook, help with monthly inventory and list groceries to order, to make the entrees. Previous experience in food service is preferred, but not required.
If interested, please contact Chantelle Eshleman, Central Food Service Director, at 952-467-7147 or email at ceshleman@isd108.org.

Central Food Service is looking for Food Service Substitutes to help out as needed.
Substitutes work in most areas of the operation including food service prep, serving, dish room and clean up. Hours would vary, but generally would be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
We are also looking for a Permanent Substitute Floater. A Permanent Floater does everything a Substitute does, but learns cashiering on top of the other duties. This position is guaranteed 2 days a week, but could be up to 5 days a week.
The hours on this are very flexible and you would have to be willing to come in as early as 6:30 one week, but maybe not until 10:00 another.
This position also goes until about 1:30 each day. Contact Chantelle Eshleman, Central Food Service Director at 952-467-7147 or email at
ceshleman@isd108.org.

The Fall Activities Parent Meeting will be Monday, August 3rd at 7pm on Zoom this year. An email via Infinite Campus will be sent out to families by Monday, July 27th with meeting and login info. If you have any questions please call the High School at (952) 467-7100.

Dear Parents,
As you know, the state is currently contemplating how to safely reopen schools for the 2020-21 school year. In preparation for the state’s decision, all school districts have been required to prepare plans that address three possible scenarios:
1. A full return of students in all schools for in-person learning.
2. A partial return of students in some schools with a hybrid approach of distance learning and in-person learning.
3. No immediate return of any students and a continuation of distance learning.
At this time we do not know which scenario will be chosen by the state. The Minnesota Department of Education has said that school districts should expect to receive specific guidance no later than the week of July 27.
As part of our district’s planning, multiple subgroups have been formed to consider the instructional, operational and student/staff supports that will be needed in each of these three specific reopening scenarios. Our planning continued this week when dozens of staff members engaged in a reopening summit. The results of this work will be shared with you prior to July 27, along with a survey to gauge what you are planning as a family for the upcoming year.
Thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding as we continue this important work in a manner that’s as thoughtful and timely as possible.
Tim Schochenmaier
Superintendent

Central Raiders Bus Service is looking for people interested in serving their community while having fun and making money.
Help the students in our district enjoy a safe, dependable ride to/from school and activities by signing on with Central Raiders Bus Service! We are currently looking to hire school bus & van drivers!
Flexible Hours -- Paid Training -- Signing Bonus – Referral Bonus
Possibility to bring your own kids with you!
Flexible Hours
Typical hours are 6:30-9:30 AM and 2:15-4:45 PM
Actual route times vary depending on the area covered.
Positions Available
Van driver
Bus route driver
Activities & field trip driver
Substitute bus and van driver
Requirements
Van driver- class D driver’s license
Bus driver- CDL w/ school bus & passenger endorsements
Don’t have one? We will pay you to train onsite!
SIGNING BONUS!
$800 signing bonus if you are licensed by the start of the school year.
Contact Jon Rumrill in the transportation office
Phone: 952-457-9324
Email: jon@fourpointo.com

The 2020 Yearbooks have arrived! We will be setting up a table outside of the High School on Thursday, July 16th for curbside pickup. Yearbooks will be available for pick up from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m-6:00 p.m. If you put down a deposit please bring the remainder of your balance to insure pick up. If you have any questions please email kstreet@isd108.org

VACANCY POSTING
POSTED: June 29, 2020
POSITION: Part Time Parent Educator (15 – 20 hrs/week)
REQUIREMENTS:
*Current license in Parent Education is required
*Dual license with Early Childhood preferred
*Experience in an ECFE program desired
*Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive
relationships with students, school, Community Education, parents,
instructors, and community members
*Current CPR/First Aid certification
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 20, 2020
APPLY TO: Julie Kuenzel
Community Education
PO Box 367, NYA, MN 55368
NYA, MN 55368
952-467-7391

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT @ 6 PM.
We will be meeting in the media center and will take social distancing precautions.
**Please wear a mask per MDE guidelines**
If you would prefer to join remotely, please contact Andie Franck @ afranck@central.k12.mn.us

Central Public Schools is looking to fill extra curricular vacancies:
~One Act Play Director
~C-Squad Football Coach
If you or someone you know is interested, please have them contact Ron Erpenbach @
Rerpenbach@central.k12.mn.us

As the Minnesota Department of Education works closely with the Minnesota Department of Health to plan for the 2020-21 school year, we want to hear from families about their experience with the distance learning this spring.
This feedback is extremely valuable to us. This information will allow us to help families as they balance the responsibilities of work and family, while also supporting student learning.
http://sgiz.mobi/s3/2020-Parent-Distance-Learning-Feedback-Survey
Please share this survey widely with your families and on social media. The survey will close on June 30, 2020.
Thank you!
Heather
Heather Mueller, Ed.D.
Deputy Commissioner

Central Public Schools is conducting a communications audit to learn about the effectiveness of our current communications with parents, staff and community members.
We will use the responses to this survey to make changes to improve our communication. Your answers will be kept strictly confidential. A third-party independent consultant will analyze the data and provide a report to the Superintendent and School Board.
We greatly appreciate you taking a few minutes to provide honest feedback.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CentralParents

CONGRATULATIONS to Lacey Buckentin who won "Best 7th grade essay"!!!
She will receive an Amazon gift card from the Rise Up Foundation.
https://alaneadams.com/essay-contest/

Bag lunches ending soon!
Here is the schedule for the remaining days of the bag lunches:
Thursday, May 28th – Meals for Thursday through Sunday.
Monday, June 1st – Last day of Meals!
You will receive meals for Monday and
Tuesday, as Tuesday would have been the last day of school.
We have enjoyed being able to offer this service. Have a great summer!
Stay healthy and safe!

GREETINGS RAIDER NATION!
As you may know by now, we unfortunately will not be able to invite anyone other than immediate family to our graduation ceremony this year. However Central Public Schools will be broadcasting the graduation beginning at 5:45 PM on KLGB Radio (1310 AM/96.1 FM).
If you have friends and family that would like to listen to our graduation ceremony and live outside the radio play area, I would encourage you to download the KLGB App, which can be found at https://www.radio.net/s/kglb .
Additionally, we will be streaming the graduation ceremony live on our Raider Recap Facebook page. The link to the live feed can be found by using the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/norwoodcentralschools/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Please feel free to share this information with any extended family and friends that would like to attend our graduation ceremony at a distance.
As always, thank you so much for your support of our students and school

The Central school district is going to be holding a staff parade. This is a way for staff and student’s to wave goodbye and share in some positive memories before summer.
This parade will be held on Thursday, May 28th, 2020 from 12pm-3pm
The following times are approximate:
12:00pm - Start the parade through NYA
1:30pm - Arrive in Hamburg
2:15pm - Arrive in Cologne
The order of the parade is flexible, but we will attempt to have ECFE, Elementary, Middle, then High School.
Please see the attached routes for each town so that you can find a space on the route if we aren’t going to the street you live on.
We hope to see you all out there!

Central High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on June 25th, 2020 from 1 PM-6 PM @ CHS in the Old Gym.
The direct link to sign up is below:
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time
It's a crazy/scary time in our world right now; YOUR donations are VERY IMPORTANT and greatly appreciated.

Are you new to the area or wondering how you can get your child registered for the 2020-2021 School Year??
Central Elementary in Norwood Young America is still accepting Kindergarten Registrations!
If you would like more information, please contact Mr. Daugs @ 467-7301 or MDaugs@central.k12.mn.us
If you would like a registration packet, please contact Kelli Perlich @ 467-7300 or KPerlich@central.k12.mn.us
#RAIDERPRIDE

SENIOR HONOR STUDENTS
Each year KDUZ 1260 AM and 96.5 FM present the “BEST OF THE CLASS" with their Senor Scholar Interviews. This year the two CHS Seniors are Kennedy Pexa and Erin Schultz. Their interviews will air on May 8, 2020 at 3:35 p.m.
CONGRATULATIONS
Kennedy & Erin!!

SENIORS A NEW LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP IS NOW AVAILABLE! Pro Auto Repair in NYA is offering two $500 scholarships to a senior who will be pursuing a degree in Automotive Repair, Diesel Truck Repair or Small Engine Repair. HURRY this scholarship is due May 11, 2020!

The Elementary Library has received many new and gently used books and we would like to give back to our students. Please stop by any of the lunch pick up locations on Monday, April 27th or Thursday, April 30th and help yourself to some free books! Reminder that the lunch pick up sites are in Hamburg, NYA and Cologne and run from 7:00-9:00 a.m.

Seniors! Each year NYA Times creates a senior section in the paper. This consists of a picture and information on each senior. Please fill out this form and return to Mrs Heckmann at kheckmann@central.k12.mn.us by April 27. It is found on the Guidance Office website under Forms

Attention Seniors: Another LOCAL scholarship is now available on the Guidance Office website! Kopp Family Foundation is offering (3) $250 scholarships to a CHS senior! Remember that completed applications need to be emailed to Mrs. Heckmann at kheckmann@central.k12.mn.us

Central High School’s Prom that was scheduled for May 2nd has been cancelled. However, we are waiting for information from the State of Minnesota which may allow us to postpone the event and reschedule to a smaller, less formal opportunity for our students. We will continue to look into all viable options and keep you updated as we receive information. If you have already purchased a ticket to prom you will receive a full refund.

The School Board is cancelling the work session scheduled for April 6, 2020.

Seniors: any local scholarship applications that are due in the Guidance Office should be emailed to Mrs. Heckmann at kheckmann@central.k12.mn.us.
Also please watch the announcements and the Guidance Office website for more NEW local scholarships!

The SATURDAY APRIL 4th ACT test has been postponed until either June 13 or July 18. Students who have registered for this test will receive a direct email from ACT.
NO Decisions have been made on the Minnesota State ACT Test scheduled on April 7th.

Students will be out of school on Monday, March 16th through Friday, March 27th
• Instruction will resume on Monday, March 30th. It is possible that the
instruction will be distance learning.
• Student activities and athletics along with all Community Ed practices, enrichment classes, Early Childhood and preschool classes are suspended
at this time.
• Kids’ Company will continue to provide child care for all registered families the week of March 16th through March 20th, in efforts to help families plan.
• Beginning the week of March 23rd, Kids’ Company will only be open for emergency workers, including: health care staff; first responders; firefighters; correctional services; essential court personnel; MN State Veterans Home staff; state and local public health agency employees; MNsure Navigators; County financial/eligibility workers; county case
managers; or any county staff in emergency management or health and human services.

Mrs. Schneider was voted on to the committee for the Lectio Book Awards. You can see their organization @ https://lectiobookaward.org/home-page/about-lectio/
Why is this so exciting?
Mrs. Schneider is GIVEN books by publishers to be read and considered for the award!
CONGRATULATIONS Mrs. Schneider!

Here's your Friday Raider Recap Broadcast.
https://youtu.be/SkX3ojREOuM

Prom tickets are on sale now through April 10th.
** ALL class dues must be paid before purchasing tickets.

Sean Weckman's second match at the State Tournament will begin shortly after 4 PM today (2/28/2020) on mat 3.

CONGRATULATIONS Sean Weckman!
He won his first round match at the State Tournament against Blue Earth Area 5-3 (after overtime)!

Girls Basketball game tonight is on KGLB - AM 1310 & FM 96.1. You can also download the free KGLB app on your smart phone.

Reminder Middle School Conferences are tonight, Thursday, February 27 from 3:30 - 7:30

The 2020-2021 School Year Calendar has been approved and is posted on the website!
Find it under District in the Quick Links section.

On Wednesday Feb. 26th, Central High School hosted 10 choirs for a Large Group Choir contest sponsored by the MSHSL.
Central Concert Choir performed very well receiving one Superior rating and two Excellent ratings!

Reminder that all T-Ball, Combo Ball, Pee Wee Softball and Baseball and Crow River Baseball registrations are due February 28. Link to flyer below.
https://5il.co/cj8t

Good Evening Central Schools,
Another winter greetings to each of you! This is just a friendly reminder that the entire Central Public Schools attendance area is in a wind chill advisory until 10AM tomorrow. Please ensure your children have on layers and all exposed skin is covered as they head out the door tomorrow for the bus stops. Bus routes ran about 5 minutes slow this afternoon, so please take that into consideration in the morning.
In partnership,
Tim Schochenmaier
Superintendent

Middle School is raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of MN (Pennies for Patients) until the end of February.
This is a competition between Central Times.......
*Coins count for you and *paper money counts against you (you can sabotage another central time by putting paper money in their collection jar)
The CT group that wins gets to pick their reward. This competition will go until the end of Feb.
It is also Snow Week in the Middle school!!
Cupid Grams are on sale NOW!

Central High School Students had the opportunity to see the play, "The Balancing Act", on financial responsibility from the Climb Theater this morning.

POPCORN NIGHT TAKE 2........
Because of mechanical issues with the popcorn machine last night, we were unable give away popcorn for the APP Promotion.
We have rescheduled POPCORN NIGHT for THURSDAY February 13, 2020 at the Boys Basketball game.
Show us the App on your phone and get a FREE bag of POPCORN Thursday 2/13/2020.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Central Middle School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll Students:
6th grade A honor roll
*Emmitt Barthel, *Marlena Beneke, *Kiera Eischens,* Kyson Evenski, *Parker Honl, Alexis Johnson, *Josie Kamps, *Emma Krohn, *Melanie Marttinen, Cassandra Reams, Aleese Rolf, Gabriella Schmidt, Vanessa Schmidt, *Morgan Schroeder, *Raiden Slathar, *Avery Smith, Sy Twiest, *Luke Vinkemeier, Samuel Woizeschke
7th grade A honor roll
Morgan Alar, Amelia Anderson, Kadence Arndt, *Bailey Barron-Crone, Brody Behrens, Cloe Bladow, Daniel Brown, *Lacey Buckentin, *Jolee Bunn, Brielle Butler, Madelyn Chvala, *Bradyn Daugs, Saul Favela, *Emma Flannery, *CaliJo Fox, *Ella Harms, *Hayden Harms, *Kiera Hemmann, *Jenna Huotari, *Ethan Hutchins, Willow Killion, *Chloe Knopik, Dylan Kromarek, Gavin Lueck, Taytum Lund, Carson Mellingen, Natalie Mendoza Gonzalez, *Caleb Michels, *Isabella Miller, Grace Mueller, Lillyan Nelson, *Haley Neubarth, Kaiden Oelfke, Jacob Proskin, Emily Romero, Kylie Ruddies, *Benjamin Schefers, *Mackenzie Simon, *Abigael Stangret, Willow Stewart, Carter Storms, Jack Strickfaden, Hunter Sudheimer,*Nicholas Weege, Ella Wickenhauser, Zachary Wickenhauser
8th grade A honor roll
Kieran Allison, *Amelia Amrhein, Aiden Barthel, *Avery Boyer, Danica Dietzel, *Holly Feist, Brenna Foster, Ayla Fox, Sawyer Goetz, *Treyton Gratz, Abigail Hartman, Faith Hecksel, Avery Lueck, *Gabriel Michels, Rylee Schneider, Adriana Simek, Athony Simons, *Hunter Smith, Lillian Springer, *Sarah Steinhagen, Emily Stieve, Abagail Venske, Aiden Wachholz, * Collin Willems
6th grade B honor roll
Carter Backstrom, Gabriel Braith, Taye Bunn, Brayden Dent, Allison Franck, Taylor Hackbarth, Connor Hansen, Destiny Henke, April Henkel, Braelyn Jens, Jacob Johnson, Katie Krause, Alejo Mendoza, Ryan Neubarth, Dane Pauly, Jacob Petersen, Nathaniel Venske, Bryson Welna, Kaelan Widmer
7th grade B honor roll
Carmen Andrade, Ryan Barr, Abagail Beltz, Lucas Conser, Collin Degn, Thyra Goetze, Lily Howe, Molly Ittel, Frederick Johnson, Abdi Matan, Ryan Moberg, Benjamin Molnau, Trevor Neubarth, Erica Richardson, Ethan Robinson, Hannah Schrempp, Chloe Schultz, Hailey Schwartz, Wyatte Tracy-Stern, Bryce Urness, Tia Waas, Kira Weverka, Korrin Widmer
8th grade B honor roll
Caleb Bohlman, Gordon Bruckelmyer, Camryn Chase, Austin Dent, Joe Docken, Grant Erickson, Kayla Fritz, Carson Gutknecht, Allyson Hedin, Maxwell Hoernemann, Aiden Jensen, Ethan Marttinen, Alec Minkel, Parker Newman, Nicklas Poppler, Christopher
*Denotes straight A honor roll

MIDDLE SCHOOL SNOW WEEK!!
February 10-14, 2020
~Monday- P.J./Cozy Day! Come to school in your cozies today!
~Tuesday- Students dress like teachers/teachers dress like students Day! Do you have someone in mind?
~Wednesday- Mismatch/Crazy Hair Day! Unmatched Craziness Today!
~Thursday- Meme Day! Come to school as your favorite meme!
~Friday- Valentine Color Day! 8th grade wears Red; 7th grade wears Pink; 6th grade wears White!
* Cupid Grams will be on sale Wednesday-Friday! (25cents)
* Pennies for Patients will be going on also! Help a good cause!

Books and Bagels Book Club had their first meeting today.
Students in grades 3-5 get to enjoy breakfast while the group discusses the assigned reading. This years book is "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo.
The book Bagels and Books club meets 2 times a month (Thursday mornings from 7:40 AM - 8:10 AM). There were lots of smiles and great discussions this morning.

CONGRATULATIONS to Tyler Smith who has been named as 1 of the 36 winners in the state for The Minnesota State High School League ExCEL Award!
Tyler is a junior at Central High School; his parents are David and Cherie Smith of NYA.
The ExCEL winners will be recognized on channel 45 during the broadcast of the Minnesota State High School League winter tournaments.

Download the App today and not only will you be able to catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates, you can get a FREE bag of popcorn at the basketball game on 2/6/2020 and 2/11/2020....... It’s everything Raiders, in your pocket.
If you haven’t already, download the app on
Android: http://bit.ly/39PKDDl
or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2T0YYqx

The following Elementary students showed TEAMWORK in the month of January:
Back Row: Zander Harvey, Miles Klein, Brock Neubarth, Libby Hoen, Madalyn Sons, Carmen Bratz, Sarahi Velasco, Caden Heckert, Habib Matan, Austin Kube
Third Row: Matthew Storms, Lexi Allison, Cidney Storms, Whitney Cebulla, Gavin Foster, Chase Emerick, Yusuf Ahmed, Davion Lenear
Second Row: Wyatt Kley, Brantley Luedloff, Lily Strobel, Carina Marttinen, Olivia Feltmann, Jada Weverka, Nikolai Frisbie, Reagan McMullin, Aubrey Harris, Molly Bladow
Front Row: Abigail Braith, Nellie Wasness, Will Vos, Easton Storms, Darin Marttinen, Bristol Wolter, Mayson Schulz, Avery Lind, Zach Zabel, Greta Kamann, Laicey Rademacher
Not pictured: Willow Voigt, Lexi Lehrke

Central Schools is pleased to announce some exciting changes to our online presence. First, as of this morning, Central Public Schools has undergone an update to our website. The new web address is (www.isd108.org). Here you can find all the helpful information you did on our previous platform. If you have us bookmarked, please update your records.
Secondly, as part of our update, Central has developed an App. You can find it in the Google Play or Apple App store by searching "Central Public Schools ISD 108". This is everything Central in your pocket. Easily connect to your child's teacher, view lunch menus, and follow all the updates from Central Public Schools in one handy spot. Be looking for "specials" at Raider events by showing the app on your phone for free items.

We’re thrilled to announce Central Public
Schools’ new app! Access documents, events, news
updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/39PKDDl or iPhone:
https://apple.co/2T0YYqx

Current Local Scholarships for Seniors:
~SLS Tax, Accounting, Financial Services
~Ridgeview Health Care
~Young America VFW Post 1783
~Elmer B. Dawson Memorial
~Laura Van Eyll Educational
~Hamburg Fire Department Relief Association
**For more information or to apply, please visit the website (Support Services; Guidance Office; Local Scholarships)**

Spelling Bee TONIGHT @ CHS Auditorium @ 7 PM

6th grade science has been studying simple machines for the last two weeks. They have been talking about the mechanical advantage of using simple machines to make work easier to do.
Each hour class has a task that they need to perform with the building of a Rube Goldberg machine using three simple machines for each of the groups. The groups have to work together with the group in front of them and also the group behind them. The tasks include shooting a basketball, throwing a baseball, and recycling a piece of paper.

The Snow week Medallion has been found by Peyton, Gio and Callie.
CONGRATULATIONS!!

HIGH SCHOOL snow week dress up days:
Thursday = Grumpy old men/senior citizen day
Friday = Sports Gear

Snow Week Dress up days:
Wednesday = Hippie Day

Be sure to check out Twitter for the Medallion Clues!!

Did you know we accept Applications for Educational Benefits for free and reduced-price school meal benefits at any time?
School lunch is critical to student health and well-being, and ensures that students have nutrition they need throughout the day to learn. Research shows that receiving free or reduced-price school lunches reduces food insecurity, obesity rates, and poor health.
#RAIDERPRIDE

We are excited and humbled that the Central Public Schools community voted in favor of the “It’s Essential” 2019 Operating Levy and Capital Projects Levy referendum questions. We are eternally grateful to you for this affirmation of our needs. Students in our district will benefit from this investment for years. Thank you for your support. #RAIDERPRIDE

"It's Central. It's Essential." Check out all the Referendum Information here: https://www.referendumcentral.org