Hawk Talk
Message from Mr. Carlson
It was all smiles at Rice Lake yesterday for Picture Day!
Just a reminder, if you did not pre-order pictures, you will get a proof in the mail along with a code to order your student's school pictures.
If you did pre-order your students pictures they will be mailed directly to you.
Parents can contact Lifetouch with questions at 1-800-7364753
Attendance Reminders
We will continue to use Campus/Parent Portal for attendance reporting this year.
If your student will be absent, late or leaving early,
please go into your parent portal and report the attendance.
Please do your best to have the attendance reporting in by the start of the school day so teachers are notified. If you have not reported an early release by 1:00pm, please call the office (763-792-5700) to let us know instead of reporting it in campus.
If your student has standing appointments during the school day, you must go into Parent Portal and put in the attendance for each of those days.
We appreciate all you can do to set appointments outside of school hours.
Helpful links:
Parent Orientation
4th & 5th Grade parents, don't forget Parent Orientation nights next week.
5th Grade - Thursday, September 12th - 5:00pm - 5:30pm
4th Grade - Thursday, September 12th - 5:40pm - 6:10pm
Join us this weekend for our New Playground Celebration!
Spiritwear Sales through next Friday!
We are keeping it simple this year, with three options of shirts, all styles orderable in both KIDS and ADULT sizes! Sizes are available for try-on at the Playground Picnic Party event on 9/7 and Welcome Back Bingo events on 9/13. We will be accepting Spirit Wear orders through Friday, 9/13. Orders are expected to be handed out by the end of October.
All Spirit Wear can be ordered through our digital form here - a reminder flyer will be sent home with students the first week of school: https://forms.gle/GMbX9n7FWLwNiFQGA
**Note: you will be prompted to pay via PayPal at the end of the form,
please keep track of your order total as you go through the form.**
Mark your Calendar for next Fridaqy - Welcome Back Bingo!
We have a few volunteer spots still open for Welcome Back Bingo.
If you would like to help out please click on the link below and sign up.
Yearbook Volunteers needed for the 2024-2025 school year!
The yearbook is worked on tirelessly throughout the entire school year by a small but mighty group of volunteer parents. We really need at least another four people to sign up for next year to ensure we can continue having a yearbook at the school. Please sign-up using the link below. Make it fun and sign-up with a friend!
Volunteer Corner!
Events hosted by the RLPTO are run and operated by VOLUNTEERS like you! Check out the opportunities to sign-up this year:
Save the date!
Playground Picnic Party: Saturday, September 7, 2024 @ 11AM - 2PM
Welcome Back Bingo: Friday, September 13, 2024 @ 7PM-9PM
Spirit Wear sales: August 27 - September 13, 2024
Fall Fundraiser: Friday, Sept 13 - Friday, Sept 27, 2024
Chipotle School Spirit Night: Monday, September 23, 2024
Bubble Run: Friday, October 4, 2024 (during school hours)
Fall Conferences: Thursday, Oct 10 and Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
Fall Scholastic Book Fair: Tuesday, Oct 8 through Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024
Veterans Day Breakfast: Monday, November 11, 2024
Family Movie Night: Friday, November 22, 2024
Follow the RLE PTO on Facebook & Instagram!
On social more than email? Follow the RLE PTO on Facebook & Instagram to keep up on events and important reminders.
District News
Make a Difference and Substitute in our Schools!
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.
Available 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.)
Apply at teachersoncall.com; 800-713-4439
Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. More information can be found on the Centennial website.
Reminder: Annual Review of Student Information
Please review and complete the annual data review for your student/s in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by Friday, September 20, 2024. Helpful links:
How do I log into Parent Portal?
How do I start the annual data review in Parent Portal?
Reminder: Immunization Information
Minnesota law requires children enrolled in childcare, early childhood education, or school to be immunized against certain diseases, unless the child is medically or non-medically exempt.
If proper documentation is not provided, students will be unable to attend school after November 1st, 2023. What you need to do:
- Contact your health care provider and review your student’s immunization status to make sure they are up to date.
- If you missed a required vaccination, make an appointment with a healthcare provider or local clinic as soon as possible.
- Follow up with your students’ school if they have reached out to you regarding your student’s immunization status.
- Turn in medical (must be signed by health care provider) and non-medical (must be notarized) exemption forms to your child’s school.
Visit the MDH website for vaccine schedules, exemption forms and more information including where to get free/low cost immunizations today. Please reach out to your student’s school for any questions. Please note, K-12 immunization status is available on Campus Parent Portal.
Free Meals/Reduced Fees and Other Benefits
Although no application is required to receive one free breakfast and lunch each day at school, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important. Your student may qualify for free and reduced benefits like reduced fees at school and other meal programs. Find out if you quality by completing an application. Applications and instructions can be found online or apply online on your Infinite Capus Parent Portal.
Community Education
Halloween Hustle 5K (all ages/family) Join us Saturday, Oct. 26, at Centerville Elementary for this fun walk/run benefiting Centennial Schools. Bring the whole family in costumes, even pets! Stay after the 5K for more family fun including a trunk or treat and touch-a-truck events. The run is a collaboration between Centennial Community Education and the Centennial Alumni Association.
Happening soon:
Sept. 12 - Kids Dance (entering gr. PreK-5)
Sept. 14 - Dungeons & Dragons 101 (gr. 3-5)(virtual)
Sept. 16 - Fall Youth Volleyball League (gr. 4-5) Teams forming now!
Sept. 16 - After School Flag Football Camp (gr. 2-5)
Sept. 17 - Skyhawks T-Ball Camp (ages 5-7)
Sept. 19 - Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)
Sept. 21 - Skyhawks Mini Hawk Flag Football Camp (ages 5-7)
Sept. 21 - DASH Volleyball (ages 6-10)
Sept. 21 - DASH T-Ball (ages 6-8)
Sept. 21 - DASH Basketball Camp (ages 6-10)
Sept. 22 - Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-5)
Oct. 1- Descendants Musical Theater (ages 7-11)
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. View the Digital Backpack online.