Cub Connections- CTE

Dear CTE Families:

Mr. Aaron Stein, Second grade teacher, along with some of our fabulous student leaders, have created videos to introduce you to a few of our amazing staff members. We hope this project allows you to learn more about our CTE family. Enjoy!

Gretchen Biehn video interview

Olivia Thomas video interview

Ms. Thom video interview

All my best,

Jen

December

12: CEPO Meeting Virtual Only 5:30 pm; meeting link in CEPO's section below

23rd-Jan. 1st Winter Break; students return on Thursday, Jan. 2nd

NEXT CEPO MEETING: Thursday, Dec. 12th VIRTUAL ONLY at 5:30pm - 7:00pm. ALL are welcome to join in! (Online Meeting link: CEPO Meeting | Microsoft Teams | Meetup-Join)

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK: The 2024-2025 yearbook is now available to order. Cost is $20.00 and will be delivered at the end of the school year. Click here to order your yearbook.

Interested in helping with putting together the yearbook? Contact CEPO at teamCEPO@gmail.com.

Follow CEPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEPO.MN

Nominate a Centennial graduate or an individual who has made an impact on Centennial Schools

Visit isd12.org/get-involved/hall-of-fame for nomination information. Note: Criteria and application process have changed. Deadline: January 6, 2025.

• An announcement of a school closing, or a delayed start is usually posted by 6:00 a.m. The community is notified via:
• Twin Cities television stations.
• Information posted on the district website - www.isd12.org.
• An "alert notification" will be sent to families by telephone and/or text through the District's SchoolMessenger communication system. A message will be sent to your home phone, cell phone, work phone, by text
  
  

Flexible Learning Days

Flexible Learning Days are intended to counter the loss of curriculum momentum resulting from school cancellations due to Minnesota’s winter weather. Check out the link below for information so you and your student are prepared when schools are closed due to weather. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

Want to receive school closing and bus delay info by text?

Text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. Families must opt in to receive Centennial text messages annually. Terms and conditions: Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel.

In the first three months of the 2024/25 school year Powerpack, a program which supports families by sending home a weekend bag of breakfast items, individual meals, and snacks for school-age children, has:

• Created 4,713 packs
• Number of weeks packs sent: 12
• Average of packs sent per week: 393
• Cost of a pack = $2.50; total spent thus far: $11,782.50
  
  

Thank you for you for your donations to the Powerpack program directly or indirectly (for example, by purchasing bags of food from local stores that are designated for Powerpack or donating to Powerpack) and to the schools, for their food drives which benefit the Powerpack program. If your school or organization would like to help fund Powerpack please contact Powerpack at powerpackdistrict12@gmail.com. Powerpack is a 501c3 nonprofit organization housed under Centennial Community Food Shelf. For information on the Powerpack Program. Ways to give monetarily: Powerpack Information and Centennial Food Shelf to learn about other ways to give.

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

This is a great opportunity to:

• Be involved in your child’s education and help out in the schools.
• Turn your volunteer hours into extra income.
• Work a schedule that fits with your student’s schedule.
• Get paid weekly and take advantage of bonus opportunities.

Apply at teachersoncall.com; 800-713-4439 for the following 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.)

Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

The Winter Activity Guide is open for registration! Go online now to view and register for all offerings for both youth and adults for winter through early spring!

· Archery Club

· Cougar Soccer Academy

· DASH After School Multi-Sport Camps

· Sunday STEM Fun: Build Your Own Board Game

· Fencing

· Karate

· Cheer Clinic

· Floor is Lava Adventure Challenge

· Canvas Fun: Spring Flowers… and much more!

More happening soon:

Dec. 14- Santa’s Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread House Making (ages 3-11 with adult)

LED’s, Circuits & Conductivity (ages 5-12)

Dec. 27- Video Production: “Top” List Creator (gr. 3-5)(virtual)

Dec. 30- Dungeons & Dragons 101: One Shot Minecraft Adventure (gr. 2-5)(virtual)

Go online to view all activities and to register, community.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. Click HERE to browse the Digital Backpack.

• Login to Campus Portal for Parents and Students

• How to Submit Attendance Online

• Technology: Parent Info & Resources
  

• Account Information / Username and Password Help

• Campus Fees