Cub Connections- CTE

Dear CTE Families:

WELCOME BACK! I hope you all had some wonderful moments during winter break surrounded by loved ones. It brought us all so much joy seeing the student smiles last Thursday ready to be back at school!

A few welcome back reminders:

• Students go outside unless it is -10 degrees below zero (temperature or windchill). Please make sure your child has appropriate clothing to go outside. If you need winter weather donations we are happy to help. Reach out to your child’s teacher or Jen Schwartz.

• Our attendance percentage dipped down a bit in December with all the illness going around. Hopefully we will have a light illness load in January! We miss your student when he/she is not here. Please try to schedule appointments outside the school day. Also, late arrivals and early releases interrupt your child's educational journey and the class as well.
  
  

Donations: If you would like to donate items to school, we are in need of hats, scarfs and gloves- all sizes. You can drop off in the office or send in with your child to drop off. Thank you!

**Family pick up and drop off safety. Please stay in your car when you are picking up your child. If your child needs additional support to buckle in, please pull up to our cul de sac area to assist your child. Thank you!

All my best,

Jen

January

9: CEPO meeting 5:30 pm in media center
15: Gr. 5 field trip

20: No School/Martin Luther King Jr. Day
21: No School for Students/teacher communication, grading
24: CEPO Family Fun night 6-8 pm; students must be accompanied by an adult; volunteers needed!
30: Gr. 4 music program 6 pm at the Performing Arts Center

Dear Centennial Elementary School Families,

Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! It’s time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero.

Sign up TODAY

· Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.

· OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.

Thank you for your support, together we are building a Nation of Lifesavers! Any Questions? Please reach out to Jen Verplaetse (PE Specialist) jverplaetse@isd12.org

Looking for a FREE Family event to do on a cold winter night? Join us for a FAMILY DANCE PARTY on Friday, January 24 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Centennial Elementary. There will be a DJ, Photo Booth, Craft, Light Snacks and FUN! Dress code? What dress code?! Just come ready to dance and have fun, but feel free to dress up a bit if you'd like. Join us for a few minutes or stay the full 2 hours. Students need to be accompanied by an adult.

Have a special song request … email teamCEPO@gmail.com.

We are still looking for volunteers to help support this event. Please sign up if you can! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE & COMPLETE THE VOLUNTEER FORM.

NEXT CEPO MEETING: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm in the CTE library and online. ALL are welcome to join (Meeting link: CEPO Meeting | Microsoft Teams | Meetup-Join)

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK: The 2024-2025 yearbook is now available for order. Cost is $20.00 and will be delivered at the end of the school. Click here to order your yearbook. Interested in helping with putting together the yearbook? Contact CEPO at teamCEPO@gmail.com.

Follow CEPO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEPO.MN

FREE Cougar Cubs Playschool
Parents/Guardians of children ages 3-5, we invite you to enroll your child in Centennial High School’s FREE Cougar Cubs Playschool this spring! Your child will be engaged in a variety of learning activities such as art, music, science, math, literacy, sensory, and language development. These activities will be planned and implemented entirely by Centennial High School Child Psychology II students, under the supervision of their teacher. A light snack will also be provided each day. Maximum of 25 children and the program is filled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration deadline is February 21.

March 18-May 22, 2025
10:05 am-11:05 am: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (sign up for one, two, or all three days/week!)

Note: There will be no Playschool on March 5, April 4 and April 18.

To reserve a spot in the program and for more information, contact Megan Piechowski, Centennial High School teacher, at mpiechowski@isd12.org.

School Board Hosts Listening Session in February

In ongoing efforts to gather feedback from stakeholders, the School Board hosts Listening Sessions quarterly. The sessions provide the opportunity for community members, staff, parents, and students to meet informally with board representatives and the superintendent to discuss topics in the schools. The next Listening Session be held on February 10, 5:30 pm-6:15 pm in the District Office Board Room. More information can be found here.

• An announcement of a school closing, or a delayed start is usually posted by 6:00 a.m. The community is notified via:
• Twin Cities television stations.
• Information posted on the district website - www.isd12.org.
• An "alert notification" will be sent to families by telephone and/or text through the District's SchoolMessenger communication system. A message will be sent to your home phone, cell phone, work phone, by text

Flexible Learning Days

Flexible Learning Days are intended to counter the loss of curriculum momentum resulting from school cancellations due to Minnesota’s winter weather. Check out the link below for information so you and your student are prepared when schools are closed due to weather. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

Want to receive school closing and bus delay info by text?
Text “Y” or “Yes” to 67587. Families must opt in to receive Centennial text messages annually. Terms and conditions: Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel.

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.

Apply at teachersoncall.com; 800-713-4439 for the following 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.)

Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

Winterfest Puzzle Challenge (12 and under with adult)

Enjoy fun times together as a family as you race to be the first to put together a 500-piece puzzle! Register as either a beginner or advanced team. Registration includes the puzzle to keep and pizza and prizes! The Winterfest Puzzle Challenge is Thursday, Feb. 13 at Centennial Middle School.

More happening soon:

Jan.17- Spark Equestrian Day Camp (ages 6-12)

Jan. 21- DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)

Jan. 23- Fencing (gr. 2-8)

Jan. 25- Skyhawks Volleyball Camp (ages 6-12)

Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 5-10)

Jan. 26- Cheer Clinic (ages 4-12)

DASH Floor Hockey Camp (ages 2-10)

Jan. 28- High School Musical 3 Theater Camp (ages 7-11)

Feb. 1- Cougar Cub Girls Basketball Camp (gr. 1-3)

Canvas Fun: Loons in Love (gr. K-5)

Feb. 2- Cougar Soccer Academy (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. Click HERE to browse the Digital Backpack.

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