Congratulations to our iPad winner, Lillian N. !The Book Blast is going strong
as we approach these last few days of the event. It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn your 3 prizes, and help your child’s teacher earn a shopping spree to purchase books and supplies for the classroom!
When 60% of the classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, that teacher will earn a $100 shopping spree. If ALL the classroom students invite 10+ friends and family members, the teacher will earn a $200 shopping spree. Visit http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/CentralInterm to participate!
#booksarefun #bookblast #bookblastadventures #giveliteracy #kids #read
Felicitaciones a nuestra ganadora del iPad, Lillian N. ! La explosión de libros se
está haciendo fuerte a medida que nos acercamos a estos últimos días del evento. ¡No es demasiado tarde para completar su Mapa del Tesoro, ganar sus tres premios y ayudar al maestro de su hijo a ganar una juerga de compras para comprar libros y útiles para el salón de clases! Cuando el 60% de los estudiantes del salón de clases se registren e inviten a 10+ amigos y familiares, ese maestro ganará una juerga de compras de $100. Si TODOS los estudiantes del salón de clases invitan a 10+ amigos y familiares, el maestro ganará una juerga de compras de $200. Visitar http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/CentralInterm para participar!

Power up! Our 4th Book Blast Treasure Chest winner is Brooklyn H. ! Congratulations!
Did you know that Book Blast contributions help ensure all our students receive books? After your student earns all 10 books from the book list, additional contributions help
provide more books for all our students, classrooms, and the library. Your involvement makes a world of difference!
#booksarefun #literacy #bookblastadventures #readingrules
¡Prender! ¡Nuestro cuarto ganador del Cofre del Tesoro Book Blast es Brooklyn H.! ¡Felicidades!
¿Sabías que las contribuciones de Book Blast ayudan a garantizar que todos nuestros estudiantes reciban libros?
Después de que su estudiante obtenga los 10 libros de la lista de libros, las contribuciones adicionales ayudan a
proporcionar más libros para todos nuestros estudiantes, aulas y la biblioteca. Su participación marca una gran
diferencia!

Thank you to Stacey and Jackie from Ottawa Central Dispatch and Officer Berninger for coming to Central to meet with Mrs. Hodgson and Mrs. Jordon's classes. They talked to the students about 911 and emergency situations.


Congratulations, Ashlyn O., for being our 3rd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner! Way to go!
There is still time to win a Treasure Chest or the iPad by inviting 10+ family members or
friends: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/CentralInterm. Let’s keep up the momentum to help build our students’ home libraries!
If you’d like to support our school and help all our students have access to more books, please contribute here: http://tinyurl.com/CentralISCommLink. Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education!
#GiveLiteracy #BookBlast #bookblastadventures @go.booksarefun #goread #lovebooks
¡Felicitaciones, Ashlyn O., por ser la ganadora del tercer cofre del tesoro Book Blast! ¡Camino a seguir!
Todavía hay tiempo para ganar un Cofre del Tesoro o el iPad invitando a más de 10 miembros de la familia o amigos: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/CentralInterm. ¡Mantengamos el impulso para ayudar a construir
las bibliotecas domésticas de nuestros estudiantes!
Si desea apoyar a nuestra escuela y ayudar a todos nuestros estudiantes a tener acceso a más libros, contribuya
aquí: http://tinyurl.com/CentralISCommLink. Su apoyo realmente marca una gran diferencia en su educación!

This morning, two of our sixth grade students were honored at the John Ourth Breakfast at Streator High School. Every year, students in exiting grades are chosen as representatives from their school. These students are honored for their leadership skills, academics, and overall great character. We are very proud to have had Adelynn D. and Landon G. recognized at this event. Congratulations!


Checkpoint achieved! The 2nd winner of the Book Blast Treasure Chest is Trinity W. Congratulations! Now, more treasure awaits ahead…. If you haven’t yet, register and enter contact info for 10+ people to support your adventurer’s home library and for the chance to unlock the next Treasure Chest or win the iPad! http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/CentralInterm.
#readingadventure #literacymatters #booksaretreasure #BooksAreFun

Wow - our Book Blast is off to a great start! Congratulations to Kyleigh P. for winning our first treasure chest prize! Our quest to level up our readers has never been so much fun! We’re blasting through our adventure to earn as many books as possible for our students. Register now and invite 10+ contacts to be entered into the drawings for our Treasure Chests!
#booksarefun #bookraiser #bookblastadventures #ipad #treasure
¡Guau, nuestro Book Blast ha tenido un gran comienzo! ¡Felicitaciones a Kyleigh P. por ganar nuestro primer premio del cofre del tesoro! ¡Nuestra búsqueda para subir de nivel a nuestros lectores nunca ha sido tan divertida! Estamos trabajando en nuestra aventura para ganar tantos libros como sea posible para nuestros estudiantes. ¡Regístrese ahora e invite a 10+ contactos a participar en los sorteos de nuestros Cofres del Tesoro!

ATTENTION: We are giving away an iPad at the end of the week! Act now! Simply invite 10+ friends and family members TONIGHT to support our Book Blast and your student will have a chance to win. Don't miss this golden opportunity! If you haven’t already, register here: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/CentralInterm.
#bookblastadventures #literacymatters #booksarefun #bookblast @go.booksarefun
ATENCIÓN: ¡Regalaremos un iPad el fin de semana! ¡Actúe ahora! Simplemente invite a 10+ amigos y familiares ESTA NOCHE a apoyar nuestro Book Blast y su estudiante tendrá la oportunidad de ganar. ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de oro! Si aún no lo has hecho, regístrate aquí: http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/CentralInterm.
This morning, United Way of ELC stopped in to surprise Mrs. Quick and Poppy to congratulate them on their recent graduation. Central is lucky to have you! Congratulations!

English:
Book Blast begins today! All you have to do is invite 10+ friends and family members to earn 3 awesome prizes and a chance to win one of four Treasure Chests or an iPad! Visit http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/CentralInterm and unlock treasure. It takes just 7 minutes TONIGHT. #BookBlast #UnlockTheTreasure.
The first 100 students to register and invite 10+ friends and family members will receive the 3 prizes the very next day! Any student who qualifies after that will still receive the 3 prizes after the event.
#bookblastadventures #booksarefun
Español:
¡Comienza la Book Blast hoy! Dedica 7 minutos esta noche a completar el Mapa del Tesoro para ganar increíbles recompensas, participar en sorteos de premios y comenzar a construir tu biblioteca en casa. ¡Invita a 10+ amigos y familiares para obtener tus recompensas y la oportunidad de ganar uno de los cuatro Cofres del Tesoro o un iPad! Visita http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/CentralInterm ¡y desbloquea tu tesoro!
Los primeros 100 en registrarse y 10+ amigos y familiares recibirán las 3 recompensas al día siguiente. Cualquier estudiante que califique después recibirá igualmente las 3 recompensas después del evento

Help Mrs. Hodgson's class and Project Unify create a bench for our garden.

Book Blast is Coming to Central!
🌍 Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy
🌍 ¡Atención, aventureros! Nuestro evento Book Blast comienza la próxima semana, donde partiremos en busca de tesoros para construir las bibliotecas de nuestros estudiantes. Sigue los pasos en el Mapa del Tesoro que llegará a casa la próxima semana para embarcarte en una épica búsqueda y ganar emocionantes recompensas y libros. 🗺️🌟

Check out Central's February Newsletter. https://www.smore.com/zsatx
Congratulations to Mrs. Quick and Poppy for passing their certification exam!

February Lunch Menu

Our 5th grade students attended the Raptor Awareness program at the Illinois Valley YMCA today.




OEHS Music Festival will take place on Sunday, February 4.

All after school activities, games, and practices have been canceled for Central students today, Tuesday, January 23.
Dear Ottawa Elementary Families, Due to the icy road conditions, E-Learning will be implemented on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Please ensure that your child checks in using TeacherEase. Our E-Learning plan is available on our website at www.oes141.org for reference. Should you encounter any issues, please contact your child's school directly. Thank you.
Estimadas familias de la escuela primaria de Ottawa: Debido a las tormentas de hielo previstas, el aprendizaje electrónico se implementará el martes 23 de enero de 2024. Asegúrese de que su hijo se registre utilizando TeacherEase. Nuestro plan de aprendizaje electrónico está disponible en nuestro sitio web www.oes141.org como referencia. Si tiene algún problema para iniciar sesión, comuníquese directamente con la escuela de su hijo. Gracias.
Dear Ottawa Elementary School District Families. Due to anticipated weather today, Ottawa Elementary School will be participating in E-Learning. Please be sure to check-in. If you experience any problems, please contact your child's school directly for assistance. Thank you
Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar Primario de Ottawa: Anticipándose al clima de hoy, la Escuela Primaria Ottawa participará en E-Learning. Asegúrese de que su hijo se registre. Si surge algún problema, no dude en comunicarse directamente con la escuela de su hijo para obtener ayuda. Gracias.
