NEW School Hours: 8:05 am--2:55 pm

Website: www.isd12.org/cms
Location: 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763-792-5400

Friday, August 30th: Centennial Middle School office is closed.

Monday, September 2nd: Labor Day

Tuesday, September 3rd: First Day of School (6th grade only)

Wednesday, September 4th: First Day of School (7th & 8th grades)

Friday, September 13th: Picture Make-Up Day

Don’t forget to bookmark the CMS webpage: https://middleschool.isd12.org/

Students should report to their first period classes on their first day of school. Make sure your child knows their first period classroom number. It is located on their school schedule in Campus Portal. Schedules are located in Campus under "documents" not under "schedules."

• Schedules - Student schedules are available in Campus Portal. We recommend that students bring a printed copy of their schedule to school on the first day and that they keep that printed copy in their AVID binder. If you are unable to print at home, don't worry! First period teachers will have printed copies of each student's schedule to hand out on the first day of school.
• School Supplies -- Grade-level school supply lists are posted on the Middle School webpage at https://middleschool.isd12.org/student-life/school-supplies
  
• Chromebooks – All students should bring their fully-charged school-issued Chromebook to school each day, beginning on the first day of school. There are a very limited supply of loaner Chromebooks for students. If you are a new student to CMS, your new Chromebook will be ready for you on the first day of school in your 1st period class.
  
• Cell Phones - Cell phones are not required or necessary at Middle School. Students have school-issued Chromebooks and email addresses and do not need cell phones in the classroom. If you choose to send your child to school with a cell phone, please be aware that it will need to stay in their locker throughout the course of the academic day. Students will not be bringing cell phones to classes or to the lunchroom. Students may check their cell phone at their locker during passing periods, before or after lunch time, or after school, but they will need to stay in lockers.
• Student ID's - Each student is provided with a Centennial ISD12 student ID which has a barcode. This barcode is needed in the cafeteria and in the media center. Students will need to have their ID on them at all times. Lanyards are available to pick up in the school office if needed.

• Bus Information - Watch for a postcard in the mail just prior to the start of school from the District’s Transportation Department. The postcard will list all the bus information your child will need. We will have after-school activity buses available after school beginning on September 9th for those who are signed up for a club or activity. If you have transportation questions, please email transportation@isd12.org.
  

• Before & After School Supervision -- We offer supervision before and after school in the cafeteria for a fee. Students must be registered each quarter in order to participate. Registration information for AM and PM Supervision is now open! It is located on the Athletics & Activities page of the middle school website. Click here to view.
• CMS School Hours and Class Schedule – School hours are from 8:05 am-2:55 pm. Students arriving prior to 7:45 am who are not signed up for Before-School Supervision will remain outside until 7:45 am. The Middle School office will be open from 7:30 am-3:15 pm each day once school begins.

• Student Drop-off and Pick-up – Please watch this important video for updated information and processes you will need to follow if you will be dropping off or picking up your child before or after school: https://youtu.be/0Y6on_Fchwk
  

• Water Bottles – Water bottles will be allowed in school, but it will be up to each teacher’s discretion if they will allow them in their classrooms.
• Hats and Hoods – In our continued effort to make sure that our school is safe and that our students are recognizable, both in person and through our security cameras, we will not be allowing students to wear hats and/or hoods during the school day.

Lifetouch will be taking pictures of students who did not get their picture taken at one of the back-to-school Materials Drop Off Days. Pre-order pictures today by scanning the QR code or visit mylifetouch.com and use the Picture Day ID: EVTRTBKMW

We offer supervision before and after school in the cafeteria for a fee. Students must be registered each quarter in order to participate. Registration information for Fall Quarter AM and PM Supervision is now open!

CMS Before and After-School Supervision takes place in the cafeteria. This is a safe place for students to be supervised before and after school. You must provide your own transportation.

Before-School Supervision Hours and Information:

• Hours: 6:00-7:45 am
• Students arriving prior to 7:45 am who are not signed up for Supervision will remain outside until 7:45 am.

After-School Supervision Hours and Information:

• Hours: 3:00-6:00 pm
• Students staying after school who are not signed up for After-School Supervision will need to wait outside after 3:00 pm while they wait for pick-up.

Costs:

• Before-School Supervision: $185 per quarter
• After-School Supervision: $210 per quarter
• Before and After Supervision: $360 per quarter

Late Pickup:

• A late pickup fee of $10 per each five-minute increment past 6:00 pm will be assigned to your Campus Fees. A pattern of late pickup may result in termination of supervision. If the child is not picked up by 6:30 pm and we are unable to reach an emergency contact, the police will be contacted.

To register: Log into your Campus Parent Portal account and go to "fees." There is an "optional fee" located there for supervision. Select the option you will need. Once your have paid your fee, your student is then automatically registered.

If you family needs financial assistance, please contact Tammy Larsen at tlarsen@isd12.org.

An optional device protection plan ($30 per year) is available for families with 6th-12th grade students to purchase annually. This plan covers the first instance of accidental damage. When enrolled in the protection plan, any additional instances of damage would be repaired through a $20 deductible. This is an elective plan and is not required. Families that qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program are eligible for the Chromebook Protection Plan at no cost. Families interested in applying for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program can get application information on the ISD12 Nutrition Services Webpage.

The Chromebook Protection Plan is purchased Online through Campus Fees in Campus Portal for Parents.

• The Chromebook Protection Plan is available for purchase at the beginning of each school year until mid September.
• You will receive a receipt at the end of your transaction. The receipt is your confirmation that the protection plan has been activated.
• Families that qualify for the Free and Reduced Program are automatically enrolled (no action needed).

Need help logging into Campus Portal? Click here for instructions

Student absence requests are submitted through Campus Parent Portal. An “Attendance Request” link is also found on the Parent Hub of the school website for easy access to the Portal and resources to assist.

The direct link can be found here: Campus Attendance Reporting

Helpful links: Parent Portal Login Assistance

For attendance reporting questions, please email Sara Verke at sverke@isd12.org.

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.

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.

Reminder: Annual Review of Student Information
Please review and complete the annual data review for your student/s in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by Friday, September 20, 2024. Helpful links:

Link to the Parent Portal

How do I log into Parent Portal?

How do I start the annual data review in Parent Portal?

Reminder: Immunization Information
Minnesota law requires children enrolled in childcare, early childhood education, or school to be immunized against certain diseases, unless the child is medically or non-medically exempt.

If proper documentation is not provided, students will be unable to attend school after November 1st, 2023. What you need to do:

· Contact your health care provider and review your student’s immunization status to make sure they are up to date.

· If you missed a required vaccination, make an appointment with a healthcare provider or local clinic as soon as possible.

· Follow up with your students’ school if they have reached out to you regarding your student’s immunization status.

· Turn in medical (must be signed by health care provider) and non-medical (must be notarized) exemption forms to your child’s school.

Visit the MDH website for vaccine schedules, exemption forms and more information including where to get free/low cost immunizations today. Please reach out to your student’s school for any questions. Please note, K-12 immunization status is available on Campus Parent Portal.

Free Meals/Reduced Fees and Other Benefits
Although no application is required to receive one free breakfast and lunch each day at school, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important. Your student may qualify for free and reduced benefits like reduced fees at school and other meal programs. Find out if you quality by completing an application. Applications and instructions can be found online or apply online on your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

Many after-school activities are beginning soon; don’t miss out!

Sept. 4- Middle School Cross Country

Sept. 6- Fall Middle School Play-Meeting, 3-4:30 pm, CMS Auditorium

Sept. 9- Middle School Traveling Boys & Girls Soccer

Sept. 10- Middle School Tennis

Middle School Improv

Sept. 12- Centennial Bowling Club-deadline to register with T-shirt

Sept. 16- Cookies and Canvas

Strategy Games Club

Sept. 17- Ultimate Outdoor Cooking

FIRST LEGO League Robotics

Sept. 20- Henna Workshop

Sept. 25- Middle School Girls Who Code

Sept. 26- CoderZ League (gr. 7-8)

More:

Oct. 26- Halloween Hustle 5K (all ages/family)

Go online to view all activities and to register: www.isd12.org/community-education.

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.

Congratulations to 2023-24 CMS students, Kayla Finke, Carson Hooper, and Henry Ganzel, for winning blue ribbons at the Minnesota State Fair! These projects were created in their STEM Extension class with Mr. Crawford.

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.

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.