
This week in Mrs. Wootens class they did a science experiment to make a balloon inflate by mixing vinegar and baking soda. The kids loved it and learned so much! #sciencefun





Thank you for coming out to our 1st grade APTT at Central! Our parents and students are so amazing! We love having a wonderful partnership with our families!











Hey everyone! We’re excited to announce that it’s officially Start with Hello Week! 🎉 This special week is all about making meaningful connections and spreading kindness in our community.
From 9/16 to 9/20, we encourage you to take a moment each day to reach out, say hello, and make someone’s day a little brighter. Whether it’s a friendly wave to a neighbor, a warm hello to a colleague, or a cheerful greeting to a stranger, every small gesture makes a big difference. 😊💬
Let’s come together to build a more connected and caring community. Share your experiences and tag us with #StartWithHelloWeek so we can see how you’re spreading the positivity!
Let’s get started—say hello and make someone smile today! 🌟❤️
#StartWithHello #CommunityKindness #SpreadTheLove

Correction...Here's the Panther Pride Newsletter:
https://secure.smore.com/n/39qnp8

🌟 Start with Hello Week is Here! 🌟 Hey everyone! We’re excited to announce that it’s officially Start with Hello Week! 🎉 This special week is all about making meaningful connections and spreading kindness in our community. From 9/16 to 9/20, we encourage you to take a moment each day to reach out, say hello, and make someone’s day a little brighter. Whether it’s a friendly wave to a neighbor, a warm hello to a colleague, or a cheerful greeting to a stranger, every small gesture makes a big difference. 😊💬 Let’s come together to build a more connected and caring community. Share your experiences and tag us with #StartWithHelloWeek so we can see how you’re spreading the positivity! Let’s get started—say hello and make someone smile today! 🌟❤️ #StartWithHello #CommunityKindness #SpreadTheLove


Here is our Panther Pride Fall School Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OtxMb0FdIbbLX2-ApKOMIQyWjWLM7etQLfQMFIlzQ9A/edit?usp=sharing

Central Elementary Accelerated Reading (AR) Goals for the 1st nine weeks.


Academic Parent Teacher Teams (APTT) Schedule.


OHS Brahman Swim Team Float & Soak


🛒💵 Ms. Lister and Ms. Garcia’s students had a fantastic day learning about money! To wrap up their lesson, they enjoyed a fun in-class shopping spree. 🛍️🎉 What a great way to bring their lessons to life! 🌟👏











🎉 Mrs. Dryden's 3rd graders crushed the challenge by achieving 100% on one hundred of their i-Ready lessons! 🏆 They completed the challenge today and will celebrate with a delicious donut party on Monday! 🍩🎈 Way to go, team! 👏🎊

Thank you for attending our Kindergarten APTT Meetings this morning. Parents came out to learn about how to read their child's Progress Monitoring Assessment Scores and learned strategies to improve their child's academic progress.











🌟 Start with Hello Week is Here! 🌟
Hey everyone! We’re excited to announce that it’s officially Start with Hello Week! 🎉 This special week is all about making meaningful connections and spreading kindness in our community.
From 9/16 to 9/20, we encourage you to take a moment each day to reach out, say hello, and make someone’s day a little brighter. Whether it’s a friendly wave to a neighbor, a warm hello to a colleague, or a cheerful greeting to a stranger, every small gesture makes a big difference. 😊💬
Let’s come together to build a more connected and caring community. Share your experiences and tag us with #StartWithHelloWeek so we can see how you’re spreading the positivity!
Let’s get started—say hello and make someone smile today! 🌟❤️
#StartWithHello #CommunityKindness #SpreadTheLove


We are excited to announce that the Okeechobee County School Board has, once again, earned district-wide accreditation through Cognia! This achievement reflects our commitment to providing high-quality education and continuous improvement for all students. We are incredibly proud of our schools, staff, and community for working together to reach this milestone. Together, we are shaping a bright future for Okeechobee! #OkeeSchools


Academic Parent Teacher Teams
APTT Schedule. All times are 7:50-8:30
9/12 - Kindergarten
9/13 - 1st Grade & Maes
9/16 - 2nd Grade
9/17 - 3rd Grade
9/18 - 4th Grade & Lister
9/19 - 5th Grade

"Subtraction practice in action! 🧮✏️ Our first graders in Ms. Cruz's class are hard at work mastering their math skills. Today, they’re learning how to solve subtraction problems with hands-on activities and teamwork. It's amazing to see their confidence grow with each problem they solve! Keep up the great work, little mathematicians! 💡✨ #FirstGradeMath #SubtractionSuperstars #LearningIsFun"









Central Elementary's SAC meeting is cancelled tonight. We will let everyone know the rescheduled date.

Here's the Panther Pride Family Newsletter for the Week:
https://secure.smore.com/n/wrfjq
Have a great week Panthers!

📚✨ This week, our amazing paraprofessional, LaTavia Grace, brought stories to life for our Kindergartners! It’s always a joy to see our students captivated by a good book, and LaTavia’s passion for reading shines through every page.
Thank you, LaTavia, for inspiring our little learners and making story time magical! 📖❤️


🎶 Music classes at Central are an absolute blast! Today, Ms. Benefiel guided students through the exciting world of improvisation and rhythm using percussion instruments. The energy and creativity in the room were incredible—what a fun experience! We’re proud to be Panthers! 🐾🎵
