Dear Central Elementary Families,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year!

As I begin my second year as principal of Central Elementary, I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to continue serving this exceptional school community. Last year was a remarkable year of learning, growth, and achievement, and I am excited to build upon that momentum as we begin a new school year together.

Together, our students, staff, and families accomplished so much. We strengthened campus safety through enhanced security measures and preparedness efforts, ensuring that Central remains a safe and supportive place for students to learn and thrive. Our students continued to excel academically, with every grade level achieving over 90% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the most recent CAASPP assessments—a testament to the dedication of our students, staff, and families. We also benefited from extraordinary community support through our PTA and SchoolForce organizations, whose partnership enriches the educational experience for every child.

As we welcome both returning and new families to Central, we remain committed to providing an outstanding educational experience that develops well-rounded learners. Guided by the BRSSD Profile of a Learner, we strive to help students:

Think – Deepen understanding through critical thinking, curiosity, and meaningful learning experiences.

Innovate – Explore ideas, solve problems creatively, and embrace new challenges.

Advocate – Champion positive impact by demonstrating empathy, leadership, and responsible citizenship.

This year, we are excited to launch our new mathematics curriculum, Innovamat. This innovative program will engage students in rich mathematical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world application of concepts. We look forward to partnering with families as we implement this exciting new curriculum and continue supporting high levels of achievement for all students.

Please take note of the following upcoming events and important information:

Incoming Kindergarten Families
Please join the PTA at our Incoming Kindergarten Playdate on Sunday, August 9, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Central playground. 

New Central Families
Families new to Central are invited to visit campus on Sunday, August 9, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to locate classrooms and become familiar with our campus. Classroom hallways will be open; however, individual classroom doors will remain closed. I will be present to do an informal campus tour at 2:15 pm.

Teacher Assignments Through ParentSquare
Families who complete their Student Information Update by the designated deadline will receive teacher assignments through ParentSquare on Friday, August 7. Families who complete the update after the deadline, or who have not yet completed it, will receive teacher assignment information on Tuesday, August 12.

Central Elementary is a truly special place because of the partnership among our students, families, staff, PTA, SchoolForce, and community members. I look forward to welcoming our Dolphins back to campus and working together to make this another extraordinary year of learning, growth, and success.

Warmly,

Cathreene Ingham-Watters
cingham-watters@brssd.org

Presentations/Meeting Slides 2026-2027

Presentations/Meeting Slides 2025-2026