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WOW! We had an awesome start to our school year! I hope everyone had an outstanding first week of school. Everyone played a role in supporting our kids throughout their first week. Thank you for being a committed partner! It is rewarding to see the students helping each other and staff continuing to go above and beyond to make each student feel connected and welcomed. Thank you for doing so much to prepare your child each day for school. Staff are busy teaching and reteaching the expectations and routines. Over the coming weeks students will become more comfortable and proficient with our rituals, routines, and expectations here at Blue Heron. Our goal is to build their understanding of why the expectations are important and grow the ability of the students to self-correct. Throughout the 23-24 school year we will provide highlights of students SOARing to make Difference!

Sept. 11: 5th Grade Info Night 5-6pm

Sept. 12: 2nd Grade Info Night 5-6pm

Sept. 13: 1st Grade Info Night 5-6pm

Sept. 14: 3rd Grade Info Night 5-6pm

Sept. 19: Picture Day - Online Order Form

Sept. 25: PTO Meeting 6:30-7:30pm

Intersted in Volunteering? Sign-Up Link

Interested in getting to know other parents? Please e-mail the PTO President Erin Nigbor at erin.nigbor@gmail.com

It is required to check your child into school if they arrive late. For the safety and well-being of our students, please do not drop off students on their own if they are arriving late. If you are picking your student up early, it is also required to check the student out from the office. The student will not be allowed to meet a parent at the curb or in the parking lot.

All students will have their photo taken for the yearbook on Tuesday, September 19th. Paper forms will be coming home with your student the first week of school. You have the option to order online with the following link.

http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVTFG7NTX

After the first week of school, there isn't a much better way to connect as a school community than to attend a Centennial football game. We are excited to invite our students and families to the football game on Friday, September 8 at 7:00 PM to cheer on the Cougar football team against the Blaine Bengals. Feel free to review the other Cougar Fall schedules that may be of interest to you and your family. The talent and dedication our staff and student-athletes put into representing Centennial is admired.

Please be reminded of the following stadium policies and information:

• Elementary-aged children need to be accompanied and supervised by their parents/guardians.
• To maintain a safe environment, students are expected to be in the stands or with their parents at all times.
• Tickets need to be purchased online. Ticket Site
• Outside food, drinks and balls are not permitted into the stadium.

A student’s first breakfast and lunch will be free for all students in the 2023-24 school year. Additional meals or ala carte items will have the following costs associated with them:

Breakfast

• 1st Lunch (Free)
• 2nd Lunch ($2.25)
• 2nd Breakfast Entree Only ($1.25)

Lunch

• 1st Lunch (Free)
• 2nd Lunch ($4.95)
• 2nd Lunch Entree Only ($2.75)

Milk

• Only Milk or Additional Milk ($.60)

Payment for incremental food service items will be electronic transactions only using a bank or credit card in the parent portal.

• Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal here or use the App.
• Food Service information is on the homepage.
• Select the student you wish to add money to their account.
• Select “Pay” to add to your cart and complete the payment transaction online.

If your family needs assistance, there is a link to the Applications for Educational Benefits in Parent Portal under the “More” and “Meal Benefits” section. The menu can be found by downloading the LINQ Connect app and choosing Centennial Schools or online on our website under the Parent Hub at https://blueheron.isd12.org/parents

Please remember to report your child's absence, tardy, or early release on the

Attendance Online Form even if you have communicated with your child's

teacher.

https://blueheron.isd12.org/student-life/attendance

You can also find this form link at the top of this newsletter.

Failure to report a student's absence will result in an unexcused absence.

Please use this as a reminder that we have children in our classrooms that have special dietary precautions and/ or food allergies. These allergies can be life threatening. Good news is that

most food products will list allergen information on the label. We ask that you please be mindful of this when sending in food to school and especially if there is a known allergy in a classroom.

If you have requests for special accommodations regarding your child's allergies or have any other questions please contact the health office at 763-792-6226.

Thank you for your awareness and cooperation!

Hats off to our custodial and grounds crew for shining our floors and windows, painting, and taking care of our schools and grounds over the summer!

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.

Families are required to annually review and update emergency and contact information. The information is now available in your campus portal for review. Click HERE for more information and directions for updating your information. Please login to Parent Portal, review, and update the data on file for you as parent/guardians as well as your students by Friday, September 22, 2023.

Thank you in advance for promptly reviewing and updating this information.

Back to school and back to activities! We have fall offerings for the whole family, including Gymnastics, Aquatics, sports & recreational opportunities, STEM offerings and more! View all offerings online, isd12.ce.eleyo.com.

Starting soon! Don’t miss: Youth Fall Volleyball League (gr. 4 & 5)-Blue Heron, we need you to join our volleyball team! Learn the basics of volleyball while having fun with classmates! Youth Fall Volleyball begins the week of September 18.

Happening soon:

Sept. 13- Conquer Ninja Rec Team (ages 6-13)

Levels 1-2 Ninja (ages 6-13)

Sept. 19- Skyhawks Soccer Camp (ages 5-10)

Sept. 21- Volleyball Intro Skills and Games (gr. 3)

Oct. 6- Mini Cougar Cheer Clinic (gr. 1-5)

Oct. 8- Skyhawks Pickleball (ages 5-11)

Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 6-12)

Go online to view all activities and to register, communityed.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. Browse the Digital Backpack.

Email: apalmsteen@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/blue-heron-elementary
Location: 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.6200