Centerview Newsletter
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September 4, 2024 - NEWSLETTER
Hello Centerview families!
Thank you for setting your kids up for success! Students have been ready and excited to arrive at Centerview as we start the year. It is amazing how well they are acclimating and jumping right into the new year.
The first couple days are energizing and zapping at the same time! Students, staff and families are geared up and ready to go for the day. Then, the reality of the new routine sets in. By the evening, we’re all exhausted. We’ll get there!
Speaking of adjustments, I appreciate your patience with our new arrival and dismissal process for parent drop-off and pick-up. We are learning from our initial plan and will make tweaks and adjustments to be more clear and more efficient in the coming week. Your flexibility, patience and awareness of the National Sports Center changes is appreciated. We’ll continue to partner in this process!
Mark your calendars now for Thursday, September 26. This will be our 3rd annual Passport for Learning event. This is a great opportunity for families to learn about and experience the day and the life of your student and the learning process at Centerview Elementary. More details to come!
As we get into the year, please plan for your child to leave their phone or smart watch at home during the school day. If your child does bring these types of items to school, they will need to store them in their backpack or leave them in the office for the day. If you need to reach your child during the day, it’s best to call the main office. This helps avoid disruptions to learning. If you have questions in this regard, please reach out, I’d be happy to discuss this with you.
We are off to a great start! Please reach out to your child’s teacher or the office if you have questions or need clarification as we begin the new school year.
Take care,
Mike
Attendance Matters!
Regular attendance is key to student success. Missing just two days a month can negatively affect progress, especially in reading and long-term goals like high school graduation. We know there are times a student will need to be absent. Our goal is to work with parents and guardians to help their children have consistent – and on-time –attendance. Let’s work together to keep our students learning!
Is your student under the weather? Visit the Attendance & Absences page to find helpful tips of when to keep them home and when to send them to school. This page also has resources if you or your student need additional help.
Need to report an absence?
1. Call your school's attendance line 763-600-5509 OR
2. Report an absence through Campus Parent Portal
- Log in to Campus Parent Portal
- On the main menu (on the left), click on MORE
- Click on ABSENT REQUEST
- Check the box by your student’s name.
- Complete the form.
- Select the Absent Type and Start Date and End Date and the number of days your student will be absent.
- Enter Comments to inform the school office of any details.
- Click SUBMIT
Safety and security update: 2024-2025
Spring Lake Park Schools is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students and staff. We have a comprehensive safety plan that includes a layered approach with prevention, protection, and emergency response measures. Along with neighboring districts and local law enforcement, we have adopted the “I Love You Guys” Foundation Standard Response Protocol (SRP) for responding to incidents.
Throughout the school year, each building will complete 11 required safety drills. The drills cover a variety of scenarios including evacuation, shelter and lockdown.
All drills conducted with students are scheduled and pre-announced to students and staff. For lockdown drills specifically, parents will be notified at least 24 hours in advance of the drill and may choose to have their student not participate. To opt your student out of a lockdown drill, notify the school’s main office by the start of the day the drill is scheduled to allow time for accommodations to be made.
Learn more about our approach to Safety and Security at SLP including the Standard Response Protocol.
- Saturday, September 14 - "Start your Engines" Community Event, Spring Lake Park High School, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Monday, September 16 - Grupo de Padres Hispanohablantes de SLP reunion, 5 p.m., Woodcrest Spanish Immersion School
- Tuesday, September 17 - PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- September 23-27 - Homecoming Week
- Thursday, September 26 - Passport for Learning Event
- Friday, September 27 - Homecoming Football Game, Panther Stadium, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 2 - Live on 65: After Hours Big Band – Buy tickets
- October 3-4 - No School
First week of school highlights!
It has been an exciting start of the school year with lots of hands on learning, creativity and fun happening at Centerview!
Centerview PTO Happenings
Welcome to another great school year! Here in the Centerview PTO Happenings you will find updates on PTO meetings, events, and activities at the school.
It was wonderful to see all of the families at the Centerview Meet and Greet last week and we look forward to sharing more fun and exciting events with you throughout this school year. If you missed us at Meet and Greet and are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with the PTO, please fill out the PTO Volunteer Interest Form. This makes it possible for us to send you the SignUpGenius as soon as it is available.
Please join us for the first PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons. We will be welcoming all new and returning families, discussing events and volunteer opportunities for the year, and getting a school tour. All families are encouraged and welcome to join these meetings. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!
If you have any questions for the PTO, feel free to reach out at CenterviewPTO.President@gmail.com
We are looking forward to all of the fun events for this school year and hope to see all of the wonderful families at Centerview!
First day photos: Smiles, fist bumps, possibilities
A new year has begun for students at Spring Lake Park Schools, and we’re loving all the first day vibes. The first day photo album captures all the energy, excitement – and yes, nerves – of the first day of school. There were plenty of smiles, fist bumps and hugs as students began a new year with endless possibilities ahead.
These first days of school are focused on creating a strong Panther community. There’s a lot of time spent getting to know each other, building relationships and learning important routines. Strong foundations set the tone for the year ahead. Check out the story and first day photo album.
Panther Store Kick-Off Sale!
Now through September 6, save 20% off Panther Gear at the store and online with code 24Kickoff. Drop by the Panther Store, located at Spring Lake Park High School tomorrow, Thursday, September 5 from 4-8 p.m.
Live on 65 - After Hours Big Band on Oct. 2
Back by popular demand, After Hours Big Band is returning to the Fine Arts Center Stage on Wednesday, October 2 at 7 p.m. This ain’t your grand-pappy’s jazz band and it’s not a run-of-the-mill concert series either - the band brings with them Reed Grimm (of American Idol and Shoeless Revolution) and a collection of familiar songs from Disney to The Beatles and beyond.
Once called the "Best Big Band in the entire Twin Cities" by bassist's mother, the band will blaze through a performance that will have you clapping along, laughing, and moving to the beat. It’s a perfect way to kick off the Live on 65 season and not a performance to be missed. Grab your tickets today.
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