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Thank you to all who attended the Veterans Day Program.

To those Veterans who have served and those who are currently serving, thank you from all of us.

Nov 16: Cougar Spirit Day - Good Luck Centennial Football - State Semifinals @ US Bank

Nov. 23-24: No School / Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 27: BH PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30pm

Nov. 28: BH Bingo Night 6-7:30pm

Nov. 28: Fall Book Fair 9am-8pm

Nov. 28-30: BH Fall Book Fair 9am-5pm

Our fall book fair will be held on November 28 from 9am-8pm and November 29-30 from 9am-5pm. The book fair cannot run without volunteers so please consider donating some of your time. Please click the link below to view our available volunteer shifts.

Fall Book Fair Volunteer Link

Are you looking for some family fun? Please join us for Family Bingo Night on November 28th from 6-7:30pm in the gym. This event is free to all families and siblings are welcome! You can also shop the book fair before or after Bingo.

Do you want to help at Family Bingo Night? Check out the link below and consider a small volunteer shift.

Family Bingo Night Volunteer Link

Blue Heron Elementary is partnering with St. Joe's Church to provide gifts to children who need them. Please fill out this form by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21st if your child is in need of gifts (one toy gift and one clothing gift) this holiday season. Families will be contacted the week of December 18th to arrange a time to pick up their gifts from Blue Heron. Gifts will be wrapped. All names and family information will be kept confidential.

Holiday Gift Google Form

To register: Go to https://mybooster.com/v3 and create an account. Search for Blue Heron Elementary (make sure you select the BH in Lino Lakes), add your student and select your teacher. Now share your link with friends and family to get your donations! Our direct drive fundraiser is the PTO’s biggest source of funding for the year, and we need your donations.

If you have questions on how to register please e-mail the PTO at bhptopresident@gmail.com.

The students can earn fun rewards as the school reaches milestones over the next few weeks:

• $5,000 - Fun Hair / Hat Day
• $10,000 - Mr. Hartmann, Mrs. Gschwind & Mrs. O’Shea dye their hair blue
• $15,000 - Extra recess!
• $18,000 - Schoolwide movie & PJ day (with popcorn!)

Additionally, the class that raises the most money will win a pizza party and the top two fundraisers in the school will each with lunch with a teacher/staff member of their choice from the area restaurant of their choice!

Thank you for your support!

Blue Heron PTO

Our Lost and Found is overflowing with hats, gloves, and other items. Parents, please remind your student to check the Lost and Found. All items remaining over winter break will be donated. Thank you for your help.

Order your 2023-2024 yearbook today. The yearbook cost is $20 through November 24th. On November 25th, the price increases to $20.50. See below for order information.

Kindergarten Registration Opens December 1

Welcome, Class of 2037! Mark your calendar: Kindergarten registration for the 2024-2025 school year opens online on December 1. We look forward to having your student and family become a part of the Centennial community. See the Centennial website for information on registration and screening, frequently asked questions, important dates to note, and student readiness. Check out the website, too, for a sneak peek into kindergarten through a series of short, fun videos filmed in our schools as well as resources, from before and after school care and busing to school meals and health and student services. Please contact your neighborhood school with questions or for more information. We look forward to seeing you!

District Office Switches to Automated Phone System

To better serve and provide a higher level of service to our district stakeholders, the Centennial School District Office transitioned to an automated phone answering system on Monday, November 6, 2023. Callers can select options that will help route the caller to the appropriate staff member or service. Please note the main district office phone number has not changed because of the switchover and can be reached at 763-792-6000.

Nominations for Centennial’s Hall of Fame due December 1 – Deadline has been extended

Do you know of someone who has a longstanding history of providing services of time and commitment to education? Or, do you know a Centennial graduate who has demonstrated outstanding professional accomplishments and/or has used their education to impact society? Nominations for the Class of 2024 are due December 1. More information on criteria and how to submit a nomination can be found on the Centennial website.

Learn to Ski/Snowboard (gr. 5) Learn to navigate the slopes and build confidence, all equipment is provided. A parent can also register and attend the program. This activity is held Dec. 3 at Wild Mountain.

Happening soon:

Dec. 1- The Winter Activity Guide opens for registration!

Dec. 2- Breakfast with Santa (up to age 10 with adult)

Scratch and Sniff Christmas Creation (ages 4-9)

Dec. 7- Santa’s Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread House (ages 3-11 with adult)

Dec. 9- Ornament Making (ages 5-12)

Dec. 17- Holiday Open Skate (all ages) Centennial Ice Arena, 2-3:20 pm, $5 per person, pay at the door

Dec. 27- Centennial Cheerleading Winter Skills Clinic (gr. K-5)

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. Browse the Digital Backpack.

Email: apalmsteen@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/blue-heron-elementary
Location: 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.6200