Centerview Newsletter
Hello Centerview families!
The excitement of a new school year is becoming more real each day at Centerview Elementary. This week, we welcomed our new staff. Each new staff member is bringing their own energy, enthusiasm, and experience to Centerveiw and will play a big role in the coming year. Please welcome…
- Carmilla Peterson – Educator Apprentice
- Mitch Huerd – Science and Physical Education, K-4
- Carly Robilland – Student Services Case Manager
- Hanna Maciej – 4th Grade
- Madison Kloubec – 3rd Grade
- Nicole Lenzen - 2nd Grade
- Sophia Johnson – 1st Grade
- Abby Lutz – Kindergarten
- Tom Smieja - Custodian
We are excited to have all of these new staff join us!
We also welcomed more than 80 new kindergarten students on Tuesday morning for our annual 3-day Kinder Camp. It is so nice having them join us for a half day experience before ALL students and staff are here for our first full day on September 3. The smiles, first bumps, and the time to acclimate for our little people was invigorating.
The following information was shared last week, however, I always love reminders!
- Find out your teacher - Monday, August 26: Classroom plans will be complete and posted by 4 p.m. in the Campus Parent Portal. Find information about Campus, including how to log in on the Technology Tools, Resources and Log-ins page.
- Join us at Centerview for Meet and Greet - Wednesday, August 28: Visit Centerview and meet your teachers, 4-6 p.m. Please bring your child’s school supplies for drop off.
- Take a virtual tour of Centerview and meet your grade level teams. We’ll share by email the virtual tour along with grade level team and department introductions prior to the Wednesday, August 28 Meet and Greet event.
- Follow up for families not able to visit school – begins Thursday, August 29. Teachers will reach out to families unable to attend the Meet and Greet to say hello and answer any questions before the first day of school.
- School hours and contacts to note:
- Main office hours: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- School hours: 9:20 a.m.–3:55 p.m.
- Main office: 763-600-5500
- Attendance line: 763-600-5509
- Health line: 763-600-5504
I look forward to seeing you at school on Wednesday, August 28 for Meet and Greet. If you have any questions or thoughts prior to the start of the school year, please do not hesitate to contact us. As a school, we look forward to partnering together to best support your child in feeling valued, inspired, and having a sense of belonging at Centerview.
We’ll see you soon!
Mike
Back to School hub
If you haven't done so already, make sure you check out the Back to School hub to find important information and resources as you prepare for the year and answers to your frequently asked questions to help you stay on top of your back-to-school to do list.
Hub highlights:
- School Supply Lists
- Meet and Greet dates and times
- How to prepare your iPad for the new school year
- How to update your contact information to ensure you receive communication throughout the school year
- and more!
Health office updates for back to school
- School medications: You are welcome and encouraged to bring in any necessary medications for your student to keep at school during next week's Meet and Greet. Our health office will be available to answer questions during this event. If you would like to drop off medications outside of Meet and Greet, please set up a time with our school nurse, 763-600-5504.
- Immunizations and vaccines: Now is the time to make sure your child is up to date on all recommended immunizations. Getting vaccinated is an important tool to keep our students safe and healthy while they are in school. See our website for more immunization information.
- Peanut/nut aware classrooms: Spring Lake Park Schools continues to implement peanut and nut-aware practices to protect students with severe allergies. Parents are asked to avoid sending snacks containing nuts or nut products and to ensure all snacks are pre-packaged for safety checks. This effort aims to create a safe environment for all students. Learn more on our Health Services webpage.
- Communicate illnesses: Please continue to update the school nurse if your child tests positive for a communicable illness such as flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncitial Virus), or COVID-19. The nurse will provide information on return to school. Please keep your child home if they are sick.
- Communication home: Our school nurse will call home in case of serious illness or injury, or if consultation with a parent/guardian is needed. Many times, students can return to class after a brief rest or treatment from the nurse.
Get Ready to "Start Your Engines"
The 3rd Annual "Start Your Engines" Big Trucks, Food Trucks & Automobiles event is Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. at Spring Lake Park High School.
This family/community event will feature a variety of exhibits with engines – think big trucks, automobiles, and recreational vehicles. Lunch from the food trucks will be available for purchase. The event is free to attend, and no registration is required - just show up!
Featured Food Trucks:
- Pigs Unlimited
- Turkey King
- 9 Yum Yum
- Eastern Star
Other event features:
- Panther Store Pop-Up Sale
- We are accepting bike donations for Bikes4Kids
- There will be a booth that showcases all of our Community Education fall offerings for youth, families, and adults. Make sure to stop by and sign up!
Fall programs available for all!
The start of a new school year brings new and exciting fall Community Education programming options for the entire family! As we kick off the new year, now is the perfect time to explore interests, discover passions, learn a new skill and connect with others within our Panther community. Registration is officially open. Browse and register for a variety of enrichment and learning youth, adult and family opportunities.
