Math Word of the Day is the newest part of the morning broadcast. A student introduces a math vocabulary term and explains what that term means. Our host also relates an example to mathematics. Teachers then follow up in the classroom. This is yet another of the school's efforts to increase our students' vocabulary skills in math and build a knowledge base of mathematics terminology.

The Jr. Beta Club was organized during the 93-94 school year by fifth grade teacher, Kathy Walker.  Mrs. Walker continues to sponsor the club.  Students are invited to join Jr. Beta if they have maintained an A average in fourth grade and all A's for the first nine weeks of the fifth grade with S's in conduct.  The club runs two school stores: one for the K-2 side of our school and one for the 3-5 side of our school.  Jr. Beta sponsors various projects during the school year to raise money which is used for a civic project as well as to help improve our school by purchasing additional computers and software for classrooms. The club takes an annual field trip in the spring to Raccoon Mountain Caverns in Chattanooga,  Tennessee to explore the wild caves. 

CES Morning News is broadcast live over closed circuit television every morning.  The media specialist trains several News Crew Teams of fifth grade students to run our morning news program. The news crew operates the camera, lighting, and music during the announcements.  All classrooms are scheduled to be on the morning news to lead the school in the Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence.  The music teacher may bring a class to sing a song related to our Character Education Word of the week.  Spanish Today and Vocabulary Word of the Day are featured programs on the show each day.

Spanish Today is a part of our morning broadcast where students are introduced to a new Spanish word or phrase.  It is hosted, each semester, by fifth graders.  It is the brainchild of our QUEST teacher, Theresa Stapler, who teaches Spanish as part of the gifted curriculum and shares her knowledge with the entire school through this broadcast each morning.

Vocabulary Word of the Day is also part of the morning broadcast where a student introduces an historical fact with a vocabulary word of the day.  The semester's host reads a story and asks the students to answer a question related to the vocabulary word of the day.  Teachers then follow up in the classroom.  This is one of the school's efforts to increase our students' vocabulary skills.

Super Lions is a student recognition program at CES.  Each homeroom recognizes one student per month who demonstrates good citizenship, good behavior, and good character traits.  The assistant principals announce the monthly winners over the CES Morning News.  Each Super Lion receives a certificate and a special t-shirt.  A monthly Super Lion Party is held and hosted by the assistant principals.

Central Elementary's Academic Team began its 13th year competing in West Georgia RESA's Academic Meets.  Theresa Stapler has coached this team for the past 12 years and the team has complied a record of 108 wins and 17 losses.  Way to go Lions!  

The After School Program, offered by CES,  provides supervision to school age children.  The staff strives to provide a safe, caring, and organized environment that allows for individual and social growth.  Children engage in activities that encourage creativity, social relationships, appropriate behavior, and positive self image.  Activities include homework period; organized, supervised, outside play (as seen above); snacks; art and structured activities.  The ASP will provide homework activities and tutoring through the America Reads Program and the State University of West Georgia.

Extended Day Program:  The state of Georgia provides funding to implement an after school tutoring program for students, called the Instructional Extension Program (IEP).  Our program is designed to meet the needs of our students in the areas of reading, writing, and math.  This program is offered, free of charge, to students in K-5 who are performing academically just below grade level.  Our objectives for the IEP program for the 2001-2002 school year are: to raise test scores in two identified low areas as indicated by test results; to improve student writing and prepare them for the writing assessment in grades 3,5; to improve the writing process; and to pre-teach Math concepts and skills in order to increase possibilities of success within the classroom, as well as, to remediate deficient areas.  These objectives relate directly to our school improvement goals.  We presently have 11 certified teachers and three para-professionals working in this program.  The IEP program runs from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout the school year.

The America Reads Program is offered through The State University of West Georgia.  College students are employed in the program to be tutors to elementary students in the areas of Reading and Math.  College students work at CES tutoring students during the school day and also in our After School Program.

Learning Lions is another one of our recognition programs at CES.  Homeroom teachers select a student that puts forth extra effort and shows academic improvement during a particular month.  The assistant principals announce their achievement during the CES Morning News and those students receive a certificate and have their photos placed on the Learning Lion board at CES.  Learning Lions are recognized with the Super Lions at the PTO meetings.

 

K-Kids is a community organization in which kids and adults work together to serve their community.  In the past, CES K-Kids have sent supplies to the armed forces, nursing homes and missionary groups.  We participate in the Kiwanas Breakfast by raising money for various organizations in need of assistance.  K-Kids work hard at CES to keep the playground free of trash, assist other students, and help teachers in their classrooms prepare for special events.