FUNraising this Friday!
Friday: BuckleDown Parent Night + Flying High for the kids
One Book, One School Crenshaw: Imaginary Friend Projects
To finish off our One Book, One School, students were invited to get creative. The Riverside Art Center community members had the tough job of selecting the winners with 50 original pieces to choose from. We love to see the creativity and time that students put into these projects. Thank you for participating!
Best in Show: Ignacio (5th grade) “Space and Time”
Blue Ribbon - K: Hanley, “When He Lands”
Blue Ribbon - 1st: Reeve, “Little Chicken”
Blue Ribbon - 2nd: Larkin, “Crenshaw Cutie”
Blue Ribbon - 3rd: Anna, “Vida the Cheetah”
Blue Ribbon - 4th: Fiona, “The Bathroom”
Blue Ribbon - 5th: Tegan, “Crenshaw The Painting”
Best Crenshaw - Emilia (4th grade) “Crenshaw”
Maria (5th grade) “The Cat” Best Imaginary Friend: (tie)
Teddy (2nd grade) “Crenshaw” & Holiday (1st grade) “ Night Sky”
Best Family Collaboration: (tie) Ada (4th grade) “ The Flying Pig” & Lily (2nd grade) “Chebunard Magic Fire” Most Imaginative: Ari (2nd grade) “S’more Robo Frog”
Most Creative: Lula (4th grade) “ Miss Artistic Painting”
Most Colorful: Olivia (1st grade) “Mr. Pom Pom”
Below are a few of the award winning student projects:
Roots in Riverside Auction Recap:
Last Friday’s Roots in Riverside PTO Auction was a huge success! With over 160 people in attendance, we were able to surpass our goal and raise JUST shy of $40,000! Thank you to everyone who donated time, energy and money. We could not have done it without your generosity! These funds will help make next school year a memorable one for our students, teachers and staff!
These gorgeous photos were taken by Ale Lawton!
Flying High FUNraiser THIS Friday:
Reserve your student’s spot HERE! While your student(s) are running around having the time of their lives, stop on by BuckleDown to meet up with other Central parents….
BuckleDown Brewing Night THIS Friday:
Join us at BuckleDown Brewing on Friday, February 28th starting at 7PM. BuckleDown is generously donating a percentage of sales this evening to Central's PTO!
Besides a full list of amazing beers, BuckleDown also has a variety of drink options available! Wine, Hard Seltzer, Cider, Crafted Beer Cocktails, N/A Beer, N/A Drinks and a NEW THC Drink!
There is something for everyone, plus plenty of extra parking across the street. All 21+ are welcome, hope you can join us!
Limited Edition Central Elementary Candles:
We are thrilled to introduce the (Limited Edition) Central Elementary Candle by WIXs on Northwood. WIXS on Northwood is generously donating 20% to Central’s PTO on the sales of these Central candles from now until Friday, Feb 28th! They smell amazing, make great gifts, made in Riverside and give back to our school!
Order your candles here!
If you haven’t heard of WIXS, please check out all of her hand poured candles right here in Riverside! Wixsonnorthwood.com
SAVE THE DATES:
Friday, Feb 28th - Flying High Pizza FUNdraiser more info here
Friday, Feb 28th - Central Parents’ Night at BuckleDown more info here
Friday, Feb 28th - Last Day to Purchase Central Elementary Candles
Wednesday, Mar 12th - Dine Out for Central: Shake Shack Oak Brook
Friday, April 25th - Central Roller Skate Party at Fleetwood 5pm - 7pm
For more dates, please visit: CentralPTOnews.org
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