Lee County Building Bridges shared this information with us. It is open to the public for anyone who wants to participate.
During Financial Aid Awareness Month, we encourage our students and families to learn more about how the federal financial aid process works. Applying is easy, and students may be eligible for loans, grants, work-study, and other programs.
Learn more: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
It’s Groundhog Day! Are we in for six more weeks of winter? Only Punxsutawney Phil can say for sure. #Proud2bCL
While one group of our oldest Hawk's Place students enjoyed the Test Kitchen today, the other group did a service project at the Kensington, serving the residents' meal. They introduced themselves to the residents at their assigned table and visited with many. They set the tables, took their orders, delivered their meal and cleared the table when they were finished. It was great to see how these students conducted themselves. One resident mentioned during her conversation with her Hawk's place server, she learned this student played the piano. She asked if the student would play for them. Fifth grader, McKenna graciously agreed. So the residents got a bonus - entertaining residents with music with their meal. #Proud2bCL
SEI Super Conference Basketball Shootout Information:
Varsity Girls
Friday, February 3rd @ Central Lee
6:00 - Columbus vs Danville
7:30 - Highland vs Central Lee
Varsity Boys
Saturday, February 4th @ Lone Tree
6:00 - Central Lee vs Columbus
7:30 - VBC vs Lone Tree
We’re looking for substitutes to help us ensure students can continue learning throughout the school year! Now available are positions as substitute associates, custodians, bus drivers, and teachers. Contact Emeline Britton at ebritton@centrallee.org for more information!
Today marks the start of Black History Month. We look forward to exploring the stories and contributions of African Americans throughout our country’s history. We hope you join us in celebrating this month-long event! #AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth #Proud2bCL
SENIOR NIGHT! Come out and support our Hawks as they play tonight (1-31) against Holy Trinity.
Navy Veteran Geneal Rickers turned 100 last year at River Hills in Keokuk and Hawk's Place kids surprised her with a visit outside her door as we weren't allowed in. This year we were invited back to celebrate with her - Inside this time. Life is returning to norm. The children made 101 birthday cards, some beaded "jewelry" and each age group made a long wall poster. Students in 2nd & 3rd group made one saying Happy Birthday Geneal 101 years. 4.5.& 6th made a sign thanking her for her military service and the Kindergarten 1st graders decorated their signs with hearts and rainbows around the words "We Love You!". The groups sang Happy Birthday, presented her with the cards they personally made for her, shared some cupcakes as well as having a quick visit introducing themselves and their grade. She had a question, comment or advice for each one. She addressed the entire group revealing her secret to long life: Coca Cola - One a day. It was a nice visit enjoyed by all.
A big thank you to the following guests that joined us Thursday for Hawk Place "Going Places" Career Day. The children's excitement showed with oohs and aahs as the large shiny red BurlingtonTrailways bus pulled up to the elementary building. The door opened and the younger children were invited in to look around and take the first turn at a ride. The students were in awe of the big bus that looked and rode much differently than their morning and evening bus ride home. While one group enjoyed their ride the older students were getting the opportunity to visit with pilot Bob Chestnut and try on a parachute from Parachutist, Bob Reid (aka the Bob and Bob show). After autographs and each had their turn at feeling the weight of the parachute the groups switched places and the big red bus left for another ride with excited passengers. We appreciate these guests giving their time for the kids.
Come cheer on the Central Lee High School Basketball teams today, January 28th as we host Keokuk!
Tonight is 7th/8th grade fun night! The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Central Lee Middle School. We hope our students have a great time! 🎉
The month of December is a month of giving. At Hawk Place we have at least one random act of kindness day a month to instill kindness year around. The students enjoyed surprising their fellow elementary students putting small "gifts" in all the elementary lockers for the children to find. There was quite the excitement the next morning. Older students made fruit baskets to thank our Spice Girls Chefs and other community partners .Thank you to everyone that contributed to our can drive for the food pantry. We took a van load of boxes of canned items and experienced the process of weighing and sorting.
If you know someone in need of a prom dress for this spring, be sure to stop out at Leo Club's Prom Dress Sale!
We would like to invite parents of 4-year-old students to join us for a PRESCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT on Wednesday, February 22—from 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Central Lee PK-8 Building.
Meet the teachers and hear from the principal about the goals of our statewide voluntary preschool. During the presentation, kids will go to the preschool classrooms with teachers.
To be eligible for Little Hawks Preschool this fall, students must be 4 years old by September 15, 2023.
We hope to see you there!
Update: Central Lee is now cancelled for Wednesday, January 25, 2023. Have a great SNOW DAY!
Central Lee will be on a two hour delay on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 due to winter weather! There will be no AM preschool or AM activities this morning.
Congratulations to the 4 CLHS large group speech teams who have advanced to the state competition. These 4 teams will compete in Cedar Rapids on February 4th. Good luck!
Come join the fun at Central Lee Elementary PTO’s Daddy Daughter Dance coming Friday, February 10th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the PK-8 MPR.
Join us for the 2023 SNEAK PEEK - January 22nd, 2:00 pm in the CLHS Old Gym. Free admission.
