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  • Friday Focus โ€“ December 19, 2025

    ๐ŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS ๐ŸŽ‰ Hereโ€™s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: โ„๏ธ Winter Fun at Country TrailsCT students embraced the season with Frosty Friends dress up day and Polar Express Day, filling the building with cozy pajamas, snowmen, reindeer, and lots of holiday cheer. But watch out for the mean Grinch…

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  • CT celebrates Frosty Friends

    Our students looked absolutely adorable dressed as snowmen and reindeer Wednesday! From jingly antlers to cozy scarves, the smiles were bright! We love celebrating creativity, friendship, and winter magic together as Frosty Friends!

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  • CT students celebrated the last Monday in attendance of 2025

    All aboard! ๐Ÿš‚โœจ Our students brought the magic to school today as they celebrated Polar Express Day in their coziest pajamas. From fuzzy slippers to festive PJs, the halls were filled with holiday cheer, warm smiles, and the spirit of believing. โ„๏ธ๐ŸŽ„

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  • CT students showcase their musical talent!

    Country Trails 5th grade band members celebrated their accomplishments with their first band concert of the year. 2nd and 3rd graders presented Country Trails’ first music concert of the year!

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  • Bus Buddy

    Buddy Bus Challenge Winners

    November Bus Buddy Winners Announced! Central 301 is proud to celebrate our November Bus Buddy winners โ€” students who go above and beyond to show kindness, listen to directions, and help create a safe and positive ride to and from school each day. ๐ŸŽ‰ November 2025 Bus Buddy Honorees ๐ŸŽ‰ Our Bus Buddy program recognizes…

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    In The Loop โ€“ December 2025

    ๐ŸŽ„ Holiday Spirit and Student Success Across Central 301! ๐Ÿš€ From celebrating aย record number of Illinois State Scholarsย to honoring veterans across our buildings, this month has been full of pride and powerful moments. Our Thanksgiving activities brought creativity and community to classrooms, and the Central Rockets delivered an unforgettable IHSA football season that united fans…

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  • CT students are keeping busy before break!

    4th grade students have started switching it up in Elevate groups for some hands on math. 5th graders are helping their kindergarten buddies to create a surprise for their families in art this week. Students are learning about celebrations that take place around the world in December.

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  • CT was full of amazing celebrations today!

    What a wonderful day to be a Cougar! Wishing all of Country Trails families and staff a wonderful Thanksgiving! Kindergarten started our day off with fun making butter! They discovered how easy it is to run to the store for a tub of butter! It’s a lot of work to make it by yourself! The…

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  • CT first graders wrote their own instructions for How to Bake a Turkey!

    Our first graders planned out turkey prep and cooking directions for family celebrations next week. Do you want your turkey with or without sprinkles? Did you purchase your turkey at the coffee shop with chocolate gravy? The recipes received lots of giggles when shared with the class!

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  • CT Celebrates Veterans Day

    CT celebrated Veterans Day with a breakfast and an assembly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Thank you to all of our Veteran guests and their families for joining us!

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