News from Centennial Middle School
April 5, 2024
Centennial Middle School
Website: www.isd12.org/cms
Location: 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763-792-5400
Dates to Remember
Friday, April 5th: B Day
- Spring Musical, 7 pm
- Mid-Semester report cards posted to Campus Portal at 3 pm
- Spring Musical, 1 pm & 5 pm
Monday, April 8th: A Day
Tuesday, April 9th: B Day
- Student Council Powerpack Food Drive Ends
Wednesday, April 10th: A Day
Thursday, April 11th: B Day
Friday, April 12th: A Day
- Jazz Night, 7:30 pm, MS Cafe
Mid-Semester Report Cards
Mid-semester report cards are now available to view and print via Campus Portal.
Directions:
Log in to your parent Campus Portal account:
Web version: On the left side bar, select “Documents.” Select “Middle School Report Card” to view and print.
App: Select the three bars in the upper left. Select “Documents.” Select “Middle School Report Card” to view and print.
If you have trouble accessing the report card, feel free to contact Tammy Larsen at tlarsen@isd12.org. If for some reason you do not have a Parent Portal account or internet access, please email Tammy to request a printed copy of your student’s report card.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
To all the CMS families who fed our teachers during the long conference night on Tuesday, YOU ARE SO APPRECIATED!
Thank you for...
- donating money for pizzas!
- donating paper products!
- donating beverages!
- preparing or buying salads and snacks!
- baking or buying all those YUMMY desserts!
A special thank-you to Cori Sendle for picking up the pizzas and to Jennifer Kippels for organizing everything and cleaning up. You are the best!
CMS Theatre Department Presents...Finding Nemo Jr.
April 4th-6th at the Centennial Middle School Auditorium
Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
To purchase tickets, click here.
Robotics Unit Underway in STEM Extension
8th grade students from Mr. Crawford's STEM Extension class visited with Principal Stevens in his office. They surprised him with their robot, Theodore, who arrived with a sign that said, "It's Alive!"
Students pictured from left to right: Rorek Patten, Gavin Hale, Robby Winker, and Devin Swenson
Cougar Football 8th Grade Signing Day -- April 28th!
When: Sunday, April 28th, 6 pm
Where: CHS West Gym
Who: Players and Parents/Guardians
RSVP by emailing football@isd12.org
District News
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!
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.
CMS Before and After-School Supervision
4th Quarter Registration is Now Open! Students Must Be Registered Each Quarter to Participate!
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. 4th Quarter runs from April 2nd to June 4th
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: $175 per quarter
- After-School Supervision: $200 per quarter
- Before and After Supervision: $350 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.
STUDENTS MUST BE REGISTERED EACH QUARTER IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.
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 your family needs financial assistance, please contact Tammy Larsen at tlarsen@isd12.org.
Community Education
We have plenty of ways to keep middle-schoolers active this summer:
· Tennis Lessons
· Fencing Summer Camp
· Intro to Canoeing on Rice Creek
· Olympic Yard Games
And so much more, browse the Summer Activity Guide online.
Happening soon:
Apr. 15- Cookies and Canvas (gr. 6-8)
Apr. 27- Cougar Cup Soccer (gr. 6-7)
May 6- Cookies and Canvas (gr. 6-8)
May 7- Middle School Improv (gr. 6-8)
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.
Reporting Student Absences
Student absence requests are 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.