Autism Prevalence--
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023)
*1 in 36 children in the U.S. have autism, up from the previous rate of 1 in 44.
*1 in 45 adults in the U.S. have autism
*In the U.S., about 4 in 100 boys and 1 in 100 girls have autism.
*Boys are nearly 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls.
*Autism prevalence is lower among white children than other racial and ethnic groups:
* White – 2.4%
* Black – 2.9%
* Hispanic – 3.2%
* Asian or Pacific Islander – 3.3%
*These changes reflect an improvement in outreach, screening and de-stigmatization of autism diagnosis among minority communities.
Please donate gently used books for the Central Care Club end of the year book sale. You can drop off books at the CPS Office, CIS Office or Book Fair. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO ST. JUDE!
Congratulations to Olivia, Mason & Samantha on the amazing job they did at the IESA State Bowling Tournament! We are very proud of them, as well as, their team & coaches! Go Trojans!!
To close out our One School, One Book event at Central Primary, classes enjoyed watching a video sent to us from illustrator Steve Bjorkman, where he showed his art studio and led students through a few drawing tutorials. We look forward to soon receiving a video from author Vivian Vande Velde, where she will give a brief presentation and answer questions submitted by our students! We loved reading 8 Class Pets!
CANCELED-Track meet at Morton tonight, April 18, 2024 has been canceled. Check Team Snap for more information.
Upcoming events for April 21 through April 27
CANCELED - After school homework assistance has been canceled for tonight, April 16.
CANCELATION - After school activities, including Scholastic Bowl and Track and Field are cancelled for tonight.
Making a difference since 2017! Did you know that the Washington Community Foundation’s Central 51 Fund has granted $109,596 to our district? That’s $83,737 for wish list items and $25,859 for 59 teacher grants! Central School District 51 is grateful for the support and resources for students and staff.
This year’s group of grants includes: Drones in the Classroom, Introduction to Engineering and Coding, Digital Microscopes, and Creating a Comfortable Classroom with Flexible Seating.
What is autism? (Source: https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/disease/autism.htm)
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. Someone with ASD may have difficulty with social interaction, communication, and behavior. For example, the earliest signs of ASD are that children may not make eye contact with their parents and may not be aware when someone is talking to them. About 30% of people (about 1 in 3) with ASD have an intellectual disability.
Upcoming events for April 14 through 20!
CPS students have had a great start to our One School, One Book event this week!
Kindergarten through 4th grade students are all reading 8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷ 1 Dog = Chaos by Vivian Vande Velde together with their class through April 16. After our event wraps up, every student will bring home a free copy of “8 Class Pets” thanks to our amazing PTO!
We did it! Central School District 51 has been recognized as a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation! Let’s celebrate the district’s dedication to music education for all students.
Central is offering several summer sports camps. For more information or to sign up, click the “2024 Summer Sports Camps” button!
The Track Meet for Wednesday, April 3, has been canceled due to expected weather conditions.
Don't miss out on our upcoming book fair that will be held April 22nd through 25th.
You can find more information at the following websites:
Central Primary School Book Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/centraldistrict51
Central Intermediate School Book Fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/centralintermediateschool
Today we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day by wearing mismatched socks. Wearing mismatched socks represents that everyone is different in their own way, just like each sock is unique. We are happy to celebrate the lives and achievements of those with Down Syndrome, as well as support their rights, inclusion, and well-being.
Upcoming events for March 17 through March 23!
Tomorrow, Friday Night - Opening Night for "Villain School" the Play! Friday and Saturday night only!
Upcoming events for March 10 through 16!
