Centerview Newsletter
Hello Centerview families!
What a turn out we had last week for our Passport for Learning! So many students and their families arrived with smiles for some fun and information around learning and teaching. As a staff, we thank you for taking the time to partner with us and invest in your child’s education. As we move forward, it’ll be about continuing our conversation around student progress and recognizing that it goes both ways. Never hesitate to reach out with questions or the need for clarity.
As we jump into October, we start off with a short week for students. Please remember there is no school for students tomorrow, Thursday, October 3 or Friday, October 4. Our staff will be engaging in professional learning, learning design and conference preparation. Students will be back to Centerview on Monday, October 7.
Last week, we appreciated hearing from so many of you in our first pulse check of the year. I’m including some themes here and please know feedback is shared with staff and, we reach out to families as is appropriate to the comment shared. We take every comment into consideration.
We heard praise for:
- A kind, loving, and supportive school community that is valued by both families and students
- Teachers who actively partner with families to support student success
- A proactive staff dedicated to creating a safe and secure environment for students
Families also shared the feedback, questions, and needs around:
- Transportation
- Weekly communication from teachers
- Technology support
Conferences are right around the corner! Check-out the Need to Know section of the newsletter for information and reach out to your student’s teacher or call the office if you have any questions.
We’ll look forward to seeing students back at Centerview next Monday!
Take care,
Mike
Centerview PTO Happenings
It was great to connect with all the wonderful families who attended Passport to Learning last week.Thank you for such a fun night!
The Fun Run is coming up on Tuesday, October 8 here at Centerview Elementary. Students can continue to raise money in the final few days before the Fun Run. Donations can be made in cash or online here. All students will participate in the run regardless of the amount of money raised. The PTO’s goal is to raise $12,000 to assist with field trips, family events, and staff appreciation activities. Thank you to all of those who have donated thus far, we are getting closer to meeting our goal and pouring ice water on the principal, Mr. Callahan! Please have students return their pledge envelopes to their teachers by October 7.
Families are encouraged to come and participate in the Fun Run. We are asking families that attend to help us blow bubbles while the kids are running to make this a bubble fun run. There is no need to sign up to help with blowing bubbles during your student’s run time. Please see below for the schedule for when each grade will be participating in the Fun Run.
- 4th Grade: 9:45-10:40 a.m.
- 3rd Grade: 10:40-11:35 a.m.
- 2nd Grade: 1-1:55 p.m.
- Kindergarten: 1:55-2:50p.m.
- 1st Grade: 2:50-3:45p.m.
Volunteers will be needed to help with setting up and cleaning up for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this SignUp Genius form. We look forward to seeing all of the families attend this event and can’t wait to celebrate a fun day!
A day in 3rd grade: Competency-based learning in action
Third graders enthusiastically welcomed a video crew into their classrooms to follow along in their learning for one day last May. As we start a new school year, short video stories from that day provide tangible examples of competency-based learning in action. From collaboration to math to science to digital literacy, a series of brief videos provide a peek into student learning across a day.
As a reminder, Spring Lake Park Schools has defined academic and career and life competencies. Academic competencies are aligned to different subject areas (Math, English Language Arts, etc.) and to Minnesota state standards for those areas. Career and life competencies are skills and mindsets needed for success in school and beyond. Last year was the first year elementary learning was entirely competency based. So, what does it look and sound like during a day in third grade? Take a look (and listen) to a day in third grade.
Catch the "After Hours Big Band" Show Tonight!
Tonight is the night to catch the live performance of "After Hours Big Band" at the Fine Arts Center, 7 p.m. Student tickets are only $5! This is a great way to introduce your children to a live musical performance, right here in our Panther community.
"After Hours Big Band" is led by one of our SLP dads! Our audience loved their holiday show last year and now we welcome them back to kick off season three. You will be sure to recognize favorites from Disney, The Beatles and more. Once again, Reed Grimm of American Idol and Shoeless Revolution will be joining the band. Get your tickets here and avoid the long lines at the box office.
