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News from Centennial Middle School
March 28, 2024
Centennial Middle School
Website: www.isd12.org/cms
Location: 399 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763-792-5400
Dates to Remember
Thursday, March 28th: B Day
- Mid-Semester
Friday, March 29th: NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 1st: NO SCHOOL
- Staff Grading Day
- Conferences (In-Person), 4:00-7:30 pm
- Spring Musical (Finding Nemo Jr.), Staff & Senior Preview, 3:30 pm
- Conferences (Virtual), 4:00-7:30 pm
- Spring Musical, 7 pm
- Spring Musical, 7 pm
- Spring Musical, 1 pm & 5 pm
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.
Spring Conferences
Sign-Up Information
Conferences at Centennial Middle School are coming up on Tuesday, April 2nd & Thursday, April 4th from 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm. We will be offering the option of in-person conferences at CMS or virtual conferences via Google Meet. Please see the information below for details and how you can sign up for conferences.
Please be aware of the following when you sign up for conferences:
Conferences on Tuesday, April 2nd are in-person conferences at CMS. You will conference with staff in their classrooms. There is no option for virtual conferences on Tuesday, April 2nd.
- Conferences on Thursday, April 4th are virtual conferences via Google Meet. There is no option for in-person conferences on Thursday, April 4th. If you want to attend an in-person conference at CMS, you will need to sign up for a conference on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Conference Details:
CMS is using MyConferenceTime as the platform for signing up for conferences.
Each conference is scheduled for five minutes.Thank you in advance for waiting to join the meeting or waiting in the hall until your scheduled conference time.
You can choose to view multiple teacher schedules at the same time. See the link below for help with scheduling.
You do not need to conference with all your child’s/children’s teachers – only those you would like to.
Once you have signed up for conferences, you will receive an email confirmation. Your confirmation email will contain a link to the Google Meet. You will only need this if you are joining virtually on Thursday, April 4th.
All questions regarding conferences and the sign-up process should be directed to Sara Verke at sverke@isd12.org or 763-792-5413.
Conference Sign-Up Links:
6th Grade - 6th Grade Teachers
7th Grade - 7th Grade Teachers
8th Grade - 8th Grade Teachers
ELL, Special Education Teachers, and Therapists - ELL, SPED Teachers and Therapists
Specialists - Specialists (Gym, Art, Music, FACS, STEM, Health)
Helpful Links:
Conference Meal for Staff
In person conferences will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd from 4:00-7:30 pm. Please consider donating so we can host a meal for our teachers after school on April 2nd. Donations can be dropped off in the school office any time between 7:30am--3pm on April 2nd.
Sign up to donate here.
*To ease with cleanup, we encourage donations be provided in disposable containers that do not need to be returned. If you do need to pick up your container afterwards, please clearly label it with your name.
Thank you for considering donating to our amazing staff here at CMS!
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
The Summer Activity Guide is open for registration! Don’t miss these exciting offerings for middle schoolers and more!
· Tennis
· Centennial Youth Theater Presents Snow White
And so much more, browse the Summer Activity Guide online.
Happening soon:
Apr. 2- Middle School Track & Field (gr. 6-8)
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.