News from Centennial Middle School

Website: www.isd12.org/cms

Location: 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763-792-5400

Students arriving to school prior to 7:40 am who are not signed up for AM Supervision will need to remain outside until 7:40 am. Please do not drop off students early, especially in this cold weather.

Monday, December 9th: A Day

Tuesday, December 10th: B Day

• 6th Grade students complete elective course registration for 2025-26 during science classes
• 8th Grade Band Concert, 7 pm, MS Auditorium

Wednesday, December 11th: A Day

Thursday, December 12th: B Day

• 7th grade students complete elective course registration for 2025-26 during science classes
• Extra Bands Concert, 7 pm, MS Auditorium

Friday, December 13th: A Day

• Holiday Band Performance at Waverly Gardens, 2:30 pm

December 16th through December 18th:

• Counseling office will work with students to complete registration for the 2025-26 elective courses for any students that missed registration on Dec. 10th and Dec. 12th

We had our monthly seminar with all students this week during their MDS time. We meet with the students by grade level each month to give them important information. The focus of this session can be found in the attached slides/video. We want to make sure all our learners have an opportunity to develop successful skills for learning. It was a pleasure for Ms. Krueger and I to work with the students; and we appreciate the follow-up that the teaching staff will be doing in Mid-Day Studies going forward. Please take advantage of using the same language and tools as you work with your child at home.

Principal Stevens

Order your 2024-25 CMS Yearbook before the price goes up! There are three ways to order! Go to jostens.com/backtoschool, scan the QR code, or call 1-877-767-5217.

Help! We need your summer pictures for the yearbook! Please send in pictures of your middle school child enjoying summer fun and sports by February 1st. Click here to submit.

We are looking for great fall or winter sports and activity photos for the yearbook! Please upload one or two photos of your student enjoying a fall/winter sport or participating in a fall/winter activity. All photos must be in by February 1st in order to be in the yearbook. Click here to upload your photos.

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! Look for offerings for middle-schoolers for winter and early spring, including:

· Middle School Archery (gr. 6-8)

· Middle School Cougar Strength (gr. 7-8)

· Middle School Girls Who Code (gr. 6-8)

· Middle School Chess Club (gr. 6-8) *Before school sessions!

· Middle School Tennis and more!

Here’s what’s happening soon:

Dec. 9- Middle School Speech Team (gr. 6-8)

Dec. 27- Video Production: “Top” List Creator (gr. 6)(virtual)

Dec. 30- Dungeons & Dragons 101: One Shot Minecraft Adventure (gr. 6)(virtual)

Jan. 5- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. 6)

Jan. 7- Advanced Conquer Ninja Rec Team (up to age 13)

Jan. 12- Strength & Stroke (ages 11-18)

Jan. 13- Cookies and Canvas (gr. 6-8)

Intro to Middle School Pickleball (gr. 6-8)

Jan. 15- Intro to Diving (ages 9-13)

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.

This year's CAEF Gala will be located at Dellwood Barns. It is all about celebrating community in style—whether you prefer a casual or elegant look. With a Denim & Diamonds theme and live entertainment by a talented Country artist, the night promises something for everyone. ​Come for the fun, stay for the cause, and enjoy a night that blends relaxed charm with a touch of glamour!​ For more information about CAEF (Centennial Area Education Foundation) and the annual gala, click here.

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.

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.

Browse Centennial Cougar gear for men, women, kids and even must-have accessories online!

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.