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News from Centennial Middle School
February 9, 2024
Centennial Middle School
Website: www.isd12.org/cms
Location: 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763-792-5400
Dates to Remember
Monday, February 12th: B Day
- Direct Drive Fundraiser Kick-Off
Tuesday, February 13th: A Day
Wednesday, February 14th: B Day
- Valentine's Day (Carnations delivered to first period classes)
Friday, February 16th:
- NO SCHOOL (Staff Development Day)
Direct Drive Fundraiser Kick-Off!
The 2024 CMS Academic Booster Fundraiser Kicks Off on Monday, February 12th!
We make it easy. No bake sales, no selling, no discount cards! This is the only fundraiser we do for CMS! The Direct Drive Fundraiser goes from Monday, February 12th to Monday, March 4th.
Funds received will provide classroom materials, celebrations for students and staff, and technology to enhance academic learning.
Please complete the attached form and have your child return it to their MDS teacher by Monday, March 4th. Paper copies of the forms are also available in MDS classrooms or from the school office.
Returned forms with a parent signature, regardless of a donation, will be entered into a drawing for a pizza party for a lucky student from each grade level and their whole MDS class!
All MDS classes that have 100% participation will also be entered into a separate drawing for an additional pizza party or DQ Dilly Bars! 100% participation just means that all students returned their Direct Drive form signed by a parent. No donation is necessary.
Thank you for supporting Centennial Middle School!
Middle School Track & Field
Attention all Centennial Middle Schoolers! Are you interested in competing against other middle schools around the area by running, jumping, and throwing? Then Track is for you. Come join the Centennial Middle School Track team. You can participate in a number of events and compete in four to five Track Meets! Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth graders are welcome!
Congratulations to CMS 8th grade student, Valery Molinares Rodriguez!
Valery Rodriguez Molinares is an 8th grade student who came to us from Colombia, South America in 6th grade. She participated in inline skating competitions in Colombia, and this is her first season on ice in Minnesota as a National speedskater. This past weekend Valery participated in the US Speedskating Long Track Age Group Nationals in Roseville, MN. Valery skates with Midway Speedskating Club and won the Women’s Junior D events with wins at 400m, 500m, 600m, and 800m! Congratulations to this rising star 8th grader who attends Centennial Middle School!
Congratulations to CMS 8th Grade Student, Haley Peterson!
Haley Peterson is a member of the Centennial High School Alpine Ski Team. Haley recently qualified for the State Tournament. She will be racing next week at Giants Ridge. Great job and good luck, Haley!
Last chance to order your 2023-24 CMS Yearbook is quickly approaching!
Mrs. Duffy, the Yearbook Advisor, has been working hard to ensure everyone who wants to be in the yearbook has a spot. To guarantee your student has a book of memories, order yours by February 29th!
Don’t miss out on the limited-edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends and hang on to it for years to come. Remember, we do not order extra yearbooks at CMS. Only those who pre-order are guaranteed a book!
Personalization ordering is officially closed. To guarantee a book, orders need to be placed by February 29th. Order yours today! Visit jostens.com/2024yearbook or scan the QR Code .
2024-2025 Varsity Cheerleading Tryouts!
Open Tryouts for Sideline Team for Grades 9th-12th
**Dance, Sideline Chants, Jumps, and Stunting
Open Tryouts for Competition Team for Grades 8th-12th
**Dance, Motions, Jumps, and Stunting
March 4th and March 5th, 3:30-5:30 pm in CHS West Cafe.
Learning Materials March 7th, 3:30-5:30 pm, CHS West Cafe. Tryout Day!!
Tryout results will be sent March 8th by 12 pm via email.
**Experience**
Dance?? Gymnastics? Cheer?? No experience??
Interested in being a part of the 2024-2025 Varsity Cheerleading Team??
Please fill out our Tryout Registration Form before March 3rd:
District News
Centennial Preschool Registration Opens March 1
The Centennial School District offers high-quality part-day and full-day preschool experiences. Preschool classes are designed to prepare students, ages 3-5, and families for success in kindergarten, practicing both academic and social skills in a “learning-through-play” philosophy. Full-day classrooms are located at each of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District; part-day classrooms are at the Early Childhood Center. Our preschool has earned a 4 Star Parent Aware Rating. Registrations received between March 1 and March 22 will be included in the placement lottery. Registration will remain open after the lottery for remaining seats. Program and registration information can be found on the district’s website.
District Survey Reminder
We want to hear from you! Reminder to parents/guardians to complete the annual survey—look for an email send on February 1 with the survey link. The survey is short—takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey is open until Sunday, February 18.
Community Education
Middle School Track & Field (gr. 6-8)
Registration is now open for Track & Field! No experience is necessary. Join us to learn and develop various running, jumping and throwing events. Enjoy competing in meets against other schools in our conference. Develop work ethic, discipline, teamwork and so much more! Registration includes a team T-shirt. Practices begin April 2 and 3 at CMS.
Happening soon:
Mar. 5- Advanced Conquer Ninja Rec Team (ages 6-13)
Mar. 15- Actor’s Workshop and Monologue Cabaret (gr. 6-12)
Mar. 18- Middle School Archery (gr. 6-8)
Mar. 19- Middle School CoderZ League (gr. 7-8)
Middle School Cougar Strength (gr. 7-8)
Mar. 20- Small Group Fitness-Females (gr. 6-8)
Mar. 21- Fencing (gr. 2-8)
Go online to view all activities and to register: www.isd12.org/community-education.
Welcome to the Digital Backpack!
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. Click HERE to browse the Digital Backpack.
Roof Replacement at Centennial Middle School
Starting later this spring and throughout the summer, the Centennial Middle School roof will be replaced. To complete this large project before the first day of school in September, the first stage of the roof replacement will begin in early May, weather permitting. Materials will be delivered, and to minimize learning disruptions for students, the roofing crew will begin work on the non-classroom areas of the school during the last few weeks of the school year. Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. If you have any questions, please contact the Centennial Middle School office. Please note, programming typically held at Centennial Middle School over the summer will be relocated. Participants will receive communication regarding information and details.
Reporting Student Absences
Student absence requests are now submitted through Campus Parent Portal. An “Attendance Request” link will be found on the Parent Hub on your school website for easy access to the Portal and resources to assist. The direct link can be found here: https://www.isd12.org/departments/technology/campus-attendance
Helpful links:
Parent Portal Login Assistance
For attendance reporting questions, please email Sara Verke at sverke@isd12.org.
E-Hall Passes and Early Releases
If you need to pick your child up from school before the end of the school day, please make sure you fill out an Attendance Request in Campus Parent Portal. Students will then receive an appointment pass in E-Hallpass. Please remind your child to check their E-Hallpass every hour.
Unless it's a last-minute emergency, please also give your student a reminder before they go to school if you are picking them up early. As a second scoop, you are welcome to text them if they have a cell phone, as most students check their phones between class periods and at lunch. You may also email your child using their school email address as well.
Centennial Resource Locker
The Centennial School District has compiled a wide variety of resources for our students, families, and greater community. These resources include mental health, learning and enrichment, services specific to our aging population, crisis, where to find economic assistance and much, much more. You can find these resources on our district website here.
"Week at a Glance" Links on MS Website
Schoology vs. Campus -- Parent Accounts
24/7 Free Academic Support for Students in Grade 6-12
Centennial School District has partnered with Paper to provide free, 24/7 access to 1-on-1 tutoring and writing support for students in grade 6-12. Through federal relief funds, we are able to provide additional academic support for students. Students can access this online tutor via the chat function. The app is available on student Chromebooks. For more information about Paper, click here.
Food Services Information & Menus
Click here for all Nutrition Services information, as well as lunch and breakfast menus.