Centerview Newsletter
Hello Centerview families!
The Centerview fall Scholastic Book Fair is up and running in our Learning Commons this week. Students are feeling the vibe as they peruse and identify books to purchase over the next couple days. Parent organizers and volunteers are supporting the process with great enthusiasm, and it’s been great having them be a part of the Centerview learning environment.
We are looking forward to Family Shopping Night at the book fair tomorrow, Thursday, 4:30–7 p.m. Families can purchase books and stay for dinner. Hotdogs, chips, water, and treats will be available for $1 each. We look forward to seeing everyone and continuing to build a strong school community.
A second pulse check is also coming your way tomorrow! Thanks in advance taking a few minutes to respond and share your insights from your current experience. Your perspectives help us celebrate and improve. Watch for an email/text from Possip.
Digital literacy is an important skill for our students (and everyone!) to learn. Take a look at an example of how Nou Thao, one of our academic specialists, works on the career and life competency for Digital Literacy. The video shares students in action learning about sources of information and how to tell if an online source is reliable. It’s always fun seeing our students in learning mode!
Enjoy the rest of the week!
Take care,
Mike
Test of district’s notification system to happen Nov. 14
Winter weather is soon upon us which means it is time to check Spring Lake Park Schools’ emergency notification system. We use this system to keep you informed about school closings or delays and other emergency information. The district will be testing the system on Thursday, November 14 at 6:30 p.m. Depending on your communication preferences, you will receive an email, text message, voicemail and/or push notification on the SLP mobile app.
If you do not receive the message on your preferred device in your preferred way or if you need to update your phone number or email address, visit the Stay Connected page and click on the “Update contact information and communication preferences” accordion to find directions. If you have any questions, please contact communications@district16.org.
Next Possip Pulse Check: Coming November 7
Our next Possip pulse check is coming your way Thursday, November 7. You will receive a text message and email with a few simple questions asking for feedback on your experience with school. Watch for the messages from Possip and make sure to reply - in your preferred language - to the brief survey and help keep us updated on your experience. You can choose to share your name - or stay anonymous. We do appreciate when people share their names in case there is a need to follow up. It all takes less than a minute.
Winter Market & Gift Shop, December 7
The Winter Market is back! Join us Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m.-noon at Spring Lake Park High School, door 29, for some holiday cheer. All are welcome.
Activities include:
- K-4 Gift Shop: Students in grades K-4 can register for FREE to shop for family members in our Gift Shop. Children will be paired up with high school and adult volunteers to shop in our shop so that the gifts can be kept as a surprise. Spots are limited so sign up early. Sign up to shop.
- Panther Store Pop-up: Shop at our Panther Store pop-up and give the gift of Panther apparel and accessories this holiday season. Holiday discounts will be available.
- Entertainment & Treats: Guests will be treated to live music and treats provided by the Panther Foundation
- Kid Activities and Crafts: Young guests are invited to get creative at the activities and crafts table.
- Vendor Tables: Guests will be able to shop various vendor tables. If you are interested in hosting a vendor table to sell items such as baked goods, handmade products, etc. please contact us today.
Panthers for a Purpose Week of Giving and Party Save the Date!
Mark your calendars for February 16-22, 2025 for the Panthers for a Purpose Week of Giving celebration. To top off the week, the biggest Panther Party celebration will be held on February 22, 2025 at Bunker Hills Event Center in Coon Rapids. Tickets will go on sale the first week of January. Want to help Spring Lake Park Schools? The Panther Foundation is collecting item donations for the annual silent auction fundraiser. Please see our Silent Auction Wishlist on the Panthers for a Purpose webpage to donate items and experiences for our community to bid on during the fundraising week.
