Cub Connections- CTE
November 13, 2024
News from Principal Schwartz
Dear CTE Families:
We have our first CEPO Family Fun night this Friday from 6:00-8:00 pm. There will be fun activities such as puzzle contests, BINGO, Pokemon with Curious Crow, obstacle courses, and basketball. This is a fun event to spend time with your children and connect with families in our community. Looking forward to seeing you there!
All my best,
Jen
CTE Calendar
November
15: CEPO Family Fun Night and ButterBraid Pick Up 6-8 pm
21: last day of the Food Drive
28 & 29: No school/Thanksgiving break
PBIS Certificate Winners
Food Drive through Nov. 21st
Student Leadership Council students are hosting a Food Drive from Nov. 11-21st. Some of the items needed are: peanut butter, canned soup/stew, canned fruit/vegetables, canned beans, rice/pasta and shampoo/conditioner, body lotion, shaving cream, and deodorant.
CEPO News
Free Family Fun Night
CEPO is hosting a FREE Family event at CTE on Friday, November 15 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at CTE. From card games, bingo, large motor movement in the gyms to puzzle races/crafts there will be something for all families to enjoy. Families are welcome to stay for a few minutes or the full 2 hours. Remember … students need to be accompanied by an adult.
BUTTER BRAID & COOKIE DOUGH ORDER PICK UP
Families that participated in our Butter Braid & Cookie Dough fundraiser, please plan to pick up items during Family Night from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
REMEMBER … items are perishable and must be picked up the evening of November 15. If you are unable to make it, please arrange for another individual to pick up your order. We do not have freezer storage for unclaimed orders. Any questions please contact CEPO at TeamCEPO@gmail.com
Square 1 Art: Are you interested in ordering your student(s) SQ 1 Art? Families can simply search for their child's art using Art Search (Click Here), and enter state, school name, and student's name. Student's art and code will appear, and they will be able to shop for different items with
their child's artwork on it. Remember, SQ 1 Art is a fundraiser and a portion of every purchase supports CEPO. Orders need to be placed by December 3, 2024.
If you have any questions please contact customer care online or reach out to CEPO at TeamCEPO@gmail.com.
5th Grade Party - Planning Meeting: Planning for our 5th Grade Graduation Party is underway. If you are interested in being a part of the planning committee there will be a short meeting on Monday, November 18 at 4:00pm in the CTE Media Center. Please email TeamCEPO@gmail.com if you have any questions.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK: The 2024-2025 yearbook is now available for order. Cost is $20.00 and will be delivered at the end of the school. Click here to order your yearbook.
Interested in helping with putting together the yearbook? Contact CEPO at teamCEPO@gmail.com.
NEXT CEPO MEETING: Thursday, Dec. 12th VIRTUAL ONLY at 5:30pm - 7:00pm. ALL are welcome to join in (Meeting link: CEPO Meeting | Microsoft Teams | Meetup-Join)
Follow CEPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEPO.MN
District Office News
Do you 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.
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!
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.
Community Education
The Winter Activity Guide opens December 4 at 8 am. Check out just some of the great activities for youth:
· “Floor is Lava” Adventure Challenge
· Youth Spring Volleyball League
· Multiplayer Minecraft: Survival Challenge
· Beginner Indoor Group Tennis Lessons
· Canvas Fun Painting: Loons in Love
· Sunday STEM Fun: Build Your Own Board Game… and much more!
Join us for Open Swim select Sundays in November and December!
Open Swim will be held Nov. 17 & 24, and Dec. 1 & 15, 3-5 pm, Centennial Community Pool, Centennial High School, Door N52. The cost of Open Swim is $2/per person payable at the pool. For more information, please contact Pool Coordinator, Clare Waddell, cwaddell@isd12.org.
More happening soon:
Nov. 23- Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 5-11)
DASH Floor Hockey Camp (ages 6-10)
Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. 4-6)
Nov. 25- Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)
Dec 5- Sugar Cookie Decorating (ages 10+, adult)
Dec. 7- Breakfast with Santa (ages 10 and under with adult)
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)
Dec. 31-Spark Equestrian Day Camp (ages 6-12)
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.
