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Book Fair / Bingo:

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Fall Book Fair and Free BINGO event. Those events build so many memories for staff, parents, and students. Thank you to our PTO for providing these opportunities to connect as a school community!

Shout out to Erin Patrick-Proza for stepping in and organizing the book fair this week! Also a huge thank you to Amber Determan for planning and running Bingo night! We have some amazing parents in our school family. Thank you to all of our volunteers!

As a reminder our student council is holding a Toy Drive. If you are able to support the Toy Drive, the donated items will directly benefit kids in our area.

Dec 1-11: Toy Drive

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

Blue Heron is holding a Toy Drive from December 1-11. You can bring an unwrapped toy to your grade level commons starting on December 1st. The winning class in each category will win a pizza party on Wednesday, December 20th. (specific details to come)

PreK vs. Kindergarten vs. 1st Grade

2nd Grade vs. 3rd Grade

4th Grade vs. 5th Grade

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

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with hats, gloves, and other items. Parents, please remind your student to check the Lost and Found. All items remaining over winter break will be donated. Thank you for your help.

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.

Kindergarten Registration Opens December 1

Welcome, Class of 2037! Mark your calendar: Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens online on December 1. We look forward to having your student and family become a part of the Centennial community. See the Centennial website for information on registration and screening, frequently asked questions, important dates to note, and student readiness. Check out the website, too, for a sneak peek into kindergarten through a series of short, fun videos filmed in our schools as well as resources, from before and after school care and busing to school meals and health and student services. Please contact your neighborhood school with questions or for more information. We look forward to seeing you!

The Winter Activity Guide opens for registration beginning December 1. Here is a sneak peek of just some of the great offerings happening for winter and early spring:

Happening soon:

Dec. 1- The Winter Activity Guide is open for registration!

Dec. 7- Santa’s Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread House (ages 3-11 with adult)

Dec. 9- Ornament Making (ages 5-12)

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)

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