Cub Connections- CTE

Dear CTE Families:

As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing partnership in your child's education journey. It has been a wonderful first half of the year filled with growth, learning, and collaboration, and we are truly thankful for the trust you place in us.

Over the break, we hope you find moments of joy, warmth, and connection with your loved ones. This winter break is an opportunity to unwind, recharge, and create cherished memories together. Whether you're traveling, staying close to home, or enjoying quiet moments, we wish you a time of peace and relaxation.

We understand that the holiday season can bring its own set of challenges and stresses. Please know that our school community is here to support you. If you find yourself in need of resources, guidance, or simply someone to talk to, don't hesitate to reach out. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all our families.

All my best,

Jen

December

20: Unclaimed Lost & Found items will be donated at 4:00 pm

23rd-Jan. 1st Winter Break

January
2: Students return from Winter Break
7: Pizza T Day for CTE! Our school receives 20% of orders placed today.
8: Gr. 5 visit to the Middle School
9: CEPO meeting 5:30 pm in media center
15: Gr. 5 field trip
24: CEPO Family Fun night
30: Gr. 4 music program 6 pm at the Performing Arts Center

Dear Centennial Elementary School Families,

Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Our school is participating in Kids Heart Challenge, kicking off on 1/2/2025 and it’s time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero.

Sign up TODAY

· Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.

· OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

Thank you for your support, together we are building a Nation of Lifesavers! Any Questions? Please reach out to Jen Verplaetse (PE Specialist) jverplaetse@isd12.org

SAVE THE DATE! Friday, January 24 is CEPOs next family night at school. Look for more information when we get back from Winter Break!

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.

NEXT CEPO MEETING: Thursday, January 9 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm CTE Media Center & Online. ALL are welcome to join (Meeting link: CEPO Meeting | Microsoft Teams | Meetup-Join)

Follow CEPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEPO.MN

Visit isd12.org/get-involved/hall-of-fame for nomination information. Note: Criteria and application process have changed. Deadline: January 6, 2025.

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.

Art Memes (gr. K-5) After school at Centennial Elementary! Join us after school to learn how to draw funny facial expressions, silly dad faces, cuddly polar bears and more! Art Memes begins Jan. 16 at Centennial Elementary.

Scooter City (gr. K-5) Have even more fun scootering around the Scooter City world after school! Scooter City is held Feb. 24-27 at Centennial Elementary.

More happening soon:

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

Jan. 6- Karate (ages 4-12)

“Floor is Lava” Adventure Challenge (ages 5-12)

Jan. 9- Winter Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)

Kids Dance (entering PreK-gr. 5)

Jan. 10- Deadline at noon to register for the Winter Session of swim lessons!

Jan. 11- Mathnasium Fractions & Integers (gr. 3-5)

Jan. 12- Beginner Indoor Tennis Lessons (ages 5-12)

Jan. 14- Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 5-10)

Jan.17- 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.

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