Cub Connections- CTE

Dear CTE Families:

There has been so much positive energy in our spaces! We love the smiles! We are all working on building relationships, routines and procedures which takes time.

KINDNESS KICK-OFF! All students are learning and participating in a Kindness Kick-Off. We are being explicit about what it looks like, sounds like and feels like to be KIND! Ask your child about what books they have been listening to in their classroom and how they are spreading kindness to others. We will culminate our two weeks of Kindness Kick-off with an All School Assembly this Friday.

Family connections are important to us and we appreciate the opportunities to partner in your child’s educational journey. We are looking forward to connecting with you all in the next couple of weeks as we have our Parent/Guardian information nights for grades 1-5.

• September 17th for 1st and 2nd grade 5:00-6:00
• September 19th for Grades 3rd, 4th and 5th 5:00-6:00

Teachers will provide a 30 minute session so you are able to attend multiple sessions if you have students in different grade levels.

A reminder that conferences are around the corner and that time will be more dedicated for specifics on your child’s progress. Please always feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher if you have questions/wonderings about your child’s progress. Also, Join us tomorrow for our CEPO night! 5:30-7:00 in our CTE Media Center.

All my best,

Jen

September

12: CEPO meeting 5:30 - 7 pm in CTE Media Center

16: School Picture Day--orders are online only through Lifetouch

16-20: Spirit Week--see info below

17: Parent Info Night, 5-6 pm, for Grades 1 and 2 in classrooms (childcare is not provided)

19: Parent Info Night, 5-6 pm, for Grades 3, 4, 5 in classrooms (childcare is not provided)

20: Families to complete Annual Review & Update of Student information online in Parent Portal

25: Stroll donation envelopes due to school to be eligible for prizes

Get your smiles ready!

All students will have their photo taken whether or not they are ordering school pictures.

Download the flyer below for more information.

Sept. 16 - Dress to Impress Day (Dress Up/Wear Nice Clothes)***Please note this is PICTURE DAY

Sept. 17 - Comfy Clothes/Pajama Day (No Slippers)

Sept. 18 - Sports/Jersey Day

Sept. 19 - Stuffed Animal Day (Bring your favorite stuffed animal)-MUST FIT IN BACKPACK

Sept. 20 - Centennial Spirit Day (Wear Centennial Colors)

Make a Difference and Substitute in our Schools!

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.
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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.

• Login to Campus Portal for Parents and Students

• Technology: Parent Info & Resources
  

• Account Information / Username and Password Help

• Campus Fees

• Household Annual Data Review

Fall Youth Volleyball League (gr. 4-5) There’s still time to join this fun and recreational league, emphasizing basic skills, teamwork and a love of the game. Register now, practices begin next week!

Happening soon:

Sept. 17- Skyhawks T-Ball Camp (ages 5-7)

Sept. 19- Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)

Sept. 21- Skyhawks Mini Hawk Flag Football Camp (ages 5-7)

DASH Volleyball (ages 6-10)

DASH T-Ball (ages 6-8)

DASH Basketball Camp (ages 6-10)

Sept. 22- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-5)

Sept. 24- Fall Fantasy: Multi-Media Art Adventure (gr. K-5) After school at CTE!

Sept. 26- 3D Printing Jewelry Design (gr. 3-5)(virtual)

Halloween Hustle 5K (all ages/family) Join us Saturday, Oct. 26, at Centerville Elementary for this fun walk/run benefiting Centennial Schools. Bring the whole family in costumes, even pets! Stay after the 5K for more family fun including a trunk or treat and touch-a-truck events. The run is a collaboration between Centennial Community Education and the Centennial Alumni Association.

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.