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Sept. 25: Wear Blue Day

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

Sept. 29: Wear Red, Black, and White Day

Oct. 6: Fall Dance 6:30-8:30pm

Oct. 9: No school for Students / Staff Development

Oct. 12: Parent - Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

Oct. 17: Parent - Teacher Conferences 4-8pm

Oct. 19-20: No School / Professional Organization Meetings

Oct. 24: Lifetouch Picture Retake Day

October 12 In-Person Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 PM

October 17 In-Person Conferences 4:00 - 8:00 PM

If you feel the need to meet with the teacher outside of the building conference dates and times, please coordinate with the teacher. Thank you for partnering with us. The sign-up link will be sent to families on Thursday, September 28th.

Please join us for our Fall Dance on Friday, October 6th from 6:30pm-8:30pm. This dance is free and open to our Blue Heron students and their families. Pizza, snacks, and drinks available for

purchase. Watch for more information and the opportunity to volunteer!

Blue Heron Day - Monday, September 25 - Wear Blue

Centennial Day - Friday, September 29 -- Wear Red, Black, and White

Come cheer on the Cougar football team at the Homecoming game against Osseo on Friday, September 29th at 7 pm. . Feel free to review the other Cougar Fall schedules that may be of interest to you and your family.

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.

The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. If an emergency situation should occur in our schools, Centennial uses the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) in partnership with our local police departments to help ensure clear communication and action by staff, students, and families. Staff and students will be trained throughout the school year on the procedures.

If an emergency arises, the District will first ensure our students and staff are safe, and once the District has accurate information, a communication will be sent to families by email and text, depending on the preferences you have indicated. Messages will reference the response protocols below. We ask families to support the safety priority and be patient and not call the school office or text your student during an emergency situation. We need to keep networks clear for emergency information.

Training/discussions led by your student’s teacher will take place throughout the school year, beginning on September 26-28.

Five Emergency Categories and Actions:

Hold (Hold inside the classroom): Used when there is an incident inside the school when hallways need to be cleared due to a medical emergency or a spill. Learning continues as usual.

Secure (No one allowed in or out): Used when there is an incident outside the school such as an emergency in the neighborhood or a wild animal on the playground. Learning continues as usual.

Lockdown (Locked classrooms): Used when there is a dangerous situation inside or close by the building. An additional option for students and staff who cannot access a locked room is to evacuate and be transported off-site for reunification with families.

Evacuate (Move to a safe location): Used for fire or when threat inside the school and the building is in “lockdown.”

Shelter (Shelter for safety): Used if there is bad weather such as a tornado or hazardous situation.

More information on SRP and student training can be found on the Centennial website.

Questions? Please contact the school’s office.

Thank you for your partnership in helping to keep our schools safe.

School pictures were taken Tuesday, September 19th.

• If you preordered school pictures online or sent in your order form, your pictures will be sent to Blue Heron within a few weeks
• If you have not ordered pictures yet, you will get a new code for ordering when you receive your student's SmileSafe card. All students will get a SmileSafe card with their picture on it.

Picture retake day is October 24th from 9:30am-12pm.

Please join us this Monday, September 25 at 6:30pm for our Blue Heron PTO meeting. This in-person meeting will be held in our media center (enter through the main door) and is open to all parents at Blue Heron. Childcare is provided for school-age children.

Should I send my child to school? If a student:

• Has a fever of 100° degrees or more. Students are required to stay home and may return to school 24 hours after their fever is gone without fever-reducing medication.
• Has vomited or has had diarrhea. Students are required to stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
• Has a rash that may be disease-related or the cause is unknown. The student must be seen by a health care provider before sending the student to school.
• Has COVID-19 symptoms. It is recommended by the CDC that students who suspect they have Covid-19 stay home, isolate and test for Covid-19. Students who test positive for Covid-19 are required to stay home for five days per the CDC recommendations and isolation guidelines. Please report the positive case to the school via the school’s online attendance form. Students can return to school on day 6 if symptoms are improving and they have been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
• Has Influenza like symptoms. It is recommended that students remain home and report their absence via their school’s online attendance form. They should be well enough to participate in school before returning.

If you have any questions, please call the Blue Heron health office at 763-792-6226/6212 or your family health care provider.

It's never too early to start thinking about the yearbook! Order your 2023-2024 yearbook today. From now until October 20th, the cost of the yearbook is $19. After that, the cost will go up throughout the school year. See below for order information.

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.

Important Notice from Transportation

Students are to ride their assigned bus to and from school. Thank you for your cooperation!

Reminder: Annual Review of Student Information
Please review and complete the annual data review for your student/s in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by Friday, September 22, 2023. Helpful links:

Link to the Parent Portal

How do I log into Parent Portal?

How do I start the annual data review in Parent Portal?

Reminder: Immunization Information
Minnesota law requires children enrolled in childcare, early childhood education, or school to be immunized against certain diseases, unless the child is medically or non-medically exempt.

If proper documentation is not provided, students will be unable to attend school after November 1st, 2023. What you need to do:

· Contact your health care provider and review your student’s immunization status to make sure they are up to date.

· If you missed a required vaccination, make an appointment with a healthcare provider or local clinic as soon as possible.

· Follow up with your students’ school if they have reached out to you regarding your student’s immunization status.

· Turn in medical (must be signed by health care provider) and non-medical (must be notarized) exemption forms to your child’s school.

Visit the MDH website for vaccine schedules, exemption forms and more information including where to get free/low cost immunizations today. Please reach out to your student’s school for any questions. Please note, K-12 immunization status is available on Campus Parent Portal.

School Board Hosts Listening Session for the Public

In the District’s ongoing efforts to gather feedback from our stakeholders, the Centennial School Board is hosting a listening session for the public on October 16, 5:30pm-6:15pm. The session will be held in the District Board Room prior to the regularly scheduled School Board meeting.

Listening Sessions are held quarterly to 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. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. 6-8) This is a great, new opportunity, instructed by CHS Soccer coaching staff, to learn and develop soccer skills and participate in games! Cougar Soccer Academy begins October 29 at Centennial High School.

Volleyball Intro Skills and Games (gr. 3) There’s still time to get registered! Join us to learn the basics of volleyball, have fun being active and getting to know your teammates!

Happening soon:

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

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

Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 6-12)

Oct. 9- DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)

DASH After School Soccer (gr. 2-5)

Oct. 14- Canvas Fun: Pumpkins & Glow (gr. K-5)

Oct. 19- Ninja Day Camp (ages 6-13)

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

Oct. 28- Halloween Hustle 5K (all ages/family)

Skyhawks Flag Football (ages 5-10)

Nov. 2- Intermediate Chess (gr. 2-5) after school at Blue Heron!

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