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Throughout the year, staff are busy teaching and reteaching the expectations and routines. It is critical that we are holding the expectation of how we treat each other and our learning environment to a high standard. Our goal is to build their understanding of why the expectations are important and grow the ability of the students to self-correct. As part of our SOAR process, teachers and other staff members use evidence-based practices to increase student learning and decrease classroom disruptions.

• Consistently teach and refer to our school-wide expectations
• Use pre-correcting, prompting, and redirecting as we teach
• Look for the positive first and provide positive, immediate, frequent, and explicit feedback

If a student is not responding to reteaching, the following may be utilized:

Minor Behavior Problem Solving Form:

• Reteaching of expectation
• Student-Teacher Conference
• Parent-Teacher Communication as needed

Major Behavior Problem Solving Form:

• Significant behavior that requires immediate attention from someone in the office.
• Repeated minor behavior that we are targeting for improvement.
• Phone call home
• Collaborate regarding next steps and determine specific action and reteaching the school, the student, and home will own.

Sometimes in life things happen that you know is awesome for someone, but it personally stinks. Mrs. O'Shea and her family will be relocating to Costa Rica in January. She has been an exceptional leader and partner the past 2.5 years, and her contributions to Blue Heron will be missed. Her efforts to positively impact the lives and well-being of students and staff are truly appreciated. She has made Blue Heron a better place to learn and work. We are working on finding a suitable replacement. Mrs. O'Shea's last day at Blue Heron will be Friday, December 22.

“CHANGE IS INEVITABLE IN LIFE. YOU CAN EITHER RESIST IT AND POTENTIALLY GET RUN OVER BY IT, OR YOU CAN CHOOSE TO COOPERATE WITH IT, ADAPT TO IT, AND LEARN HOW TO BENEFIT FROM IT. WHEN YOU EMBRACE CHANGE YOU WILL BEGIN TO SEE IT AS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH.” – JACK CANFIELD

Dec. 18-22: Dress Up Week (schedule below)

Dec. 25-Jan 1: No School / Winter Break (students return Jan. 2nd)

Jan. 3: Middle School registration materials sent to 5th grade students and families

Jan. 4: 5th Grade Students Tour CMS

Jan 8: 6th Grade Band informational meeting 6:30pm in CMS Auditorium

Jan. 15: No School / Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 19: End of Second Quarter
Jan. 22: No School for Students / Staff Grading, Parent Communication, Content Development

December 18: Winter/Festive Hat Day
December 19: Ugly Sweater/Shirt Day
December 20: Penguin Black and White Day
December 21: Wear Your Favorite Holiday Day
December 22: PJ / Comfy Clothes Day

Order your 2023-2024 yearbook today. The yearbook cost is $20.50 through January 26th. On January 27th, the price increases to $22. See below for order information.

Parents, our lost and found is overflowing with winter gear such as coats, hats, and mittens. Please remind your child to check as soon as possible. We will be donating all items after winter break. Thank you!

Applications Now Accepted for Open Enrollment

Do you know of someone who lives outside the Centennial School District boundaries and is interested in attending our schools? Open enrollment applications for the 2024-2025 school year are being accepted. See the Centennial website for more information.

Make a Difference and Substitute in our Schools!

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! No experience necessary; training provided!

Available positions:

• Substitute Teachers (To qualify, you must have bachelor’s degree with MN Teaching or Substitute License; you can obtain a Short Call License if you have a bachelor’s degree.)

• Substitute Paraprofessionals (To qualify, you must have a HS Diploma/GED.)

Apply at teachersoncall.com; 800-713-4439. Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

Cougar Choir (gr. 3-5) Join us for this unique opportunity to be part of the Cougar Choir! Students will learn how to sing in a 2-part harmony using proper vocal technique, with a variety of music genres. We will hold a concert at the end of our session on April 4. Cougar Choir begins January 25 at Centennial Elementary.

Happening soon:

Dec. 17- Holiday Open Skate (all ages) Centennial Ice Arena, 2-3:20 pm, $5 per person, pay at the door

Dec. 27- Centennial Cheerleading Winter Skills Clinic (gr. K-5)

Jan. 4- Mini Kickers (ages 3-5)

Winter Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)

Jan. 5- Deadline at noon to register for Aquatics!

Jan. 7- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-5)

Jan. 9- Mermaid Tales: Learn How to be a Mermaid (ages 6-11+)

Jan. 11- Kids Dance (gr. PreK-5)

Jan. 20- RevSports Basketball (ages 2-9)

Jan. 22- DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)

Go online to view all activities and to register, communityed.isd12.org.

Welcome to the Digital Backpack, the district’s central posting place for community flyers. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact the organizations directly. Browse the Digital Backpack.

Email: apalmsteen@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/blue-heron-elementary
Location: 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.6200