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Inside Centennial Schools
January 15, 2024
Connecting. Achieving. Preparing.
An Early Welcome to Middle School!
Fifth grade students toured Centennial Middle School last week in preparation of the transition from elementary to sixth grade. To help the students prepare for the first day of school in the fall, they toured the school, connected with their peers, teachers, and staff and gathered in the auditorium for a welcome from Principal Stevens.
By Olivia, Grade 5, Mr. Gutbrod's Class, Blue Heron Elementary: "Eye-tastic" Opportunity
Read on about a fantastic opportunity you shouldn't miss... You can donate your no longer used eyeglasses to help people of all ages who can't get any glasses to help their poor vision. You can be the person to help someone get the glasses they need to have a better life.
People who need glasses but don't have the resources to get the glasses they need have trouble learning at school or performing at their jobs. These people wish they could see better, and with your help, their wish will come true. Donating your no longer used eyeglasses can help one person, maybe more. What you will do with your donation shows you care about people who can't get eyeglasses. Donating that pair of old eyeglasses to someone in need gives people a new opportunity in their life.
Mr. Gutbrod's Grade 5 class and the Circle-Lex Lions' Club are working together with you to get those needed eyeglasses to people in developing countries. This is an opportunity you should think about participating in this year.
Please mail your no longer used eyeglasses to: Blue Heron Elementary, c/o Mr. Gutbrod's Grade 5 Classroom, 405 Elm Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. We'll do the rest. By taking the time to do this, you are making wishes come true. Thank you.
(Photo courtesy of Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash.)
Cougar Cubs Playschool
Dates: March 19-May 23, 2024
10:05am-11:05am: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays (sign up for one, two, or all three days/week!)
Enrollment Now Accepted for the 2024-2025 School Year
Do you know of someone who lives outside the Centennial School District boundaries and is interested in attending our schools? Open enrollment applications for the 2024-2025 school year are being accepted. Do you live in the district and have a kindergarten through grade 12 student new to Centennial next school year? Enroll today!
A Change in Reporting Student Absences
Absence requests for students, Pre-K through grade 12, need to be submitted using the Parent Portal. The “Attendance Request” link can be found on the Parent Hub of the schools’ websites. Centennial High School, Centennial Middle School, and Centerville Elementary already made the switch. Other schools and programs will begin using the Portal to submit absence requests when the new semester begins on January 23. Please contact your student’s school with any questions.
Join Our Team!
Make a Difference and Substitute in our Schools!
Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District. No experience necessary; training provided!
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.
Kids Club Assistant Site Managers Needed
Do you have a passion for working with kids? Enjoy planning crafts/activities, engaging interactions, creating new experiences, and positively impacting the lives of children daily? Kids Club, Centennial’s before and after PreK - 5 childcare program, is seeking skilled Assistant Site Managers to grow our Kids Club program. Hours consist of a range between 6:15am-11am and 3pm-6pm. Pay for an Assistant Site Manager begins at $18.50/hour. Benefit package included, additional incentives for split shift, plus free childcare during your work hours for your students in grades PreK - 5. Contact Molly Nelson at mnelson@isd12.org with questions.
Ignite Change: Be the Heart of CAEF's Annual Gala!
Calling all education enthusiasts and community champions! The Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) is in need of volunteers, whether you're a seasoned event planner or a passionate newcomer, to create an extraordinary evening at its Annual Gala to be held at Majestic Oaks on April 13.
District Calendar
View this year's student calendar as well as the 2024-2025 calendar on the Parent Hub of your student's school.
Important Dates to Note on the District Calendar:
JANUARY
15: No school/Martin Luther King Day
19: End of second quarter/end of first semester
22: No school for students/staff grading, parent communication, content development day
FEBRUARY
16: No school for students/staff professional development day
19: No school/Presidents' Day
Give a Cheer (for the Cougars)!
Centennial Middle School RED team cheerleaders took first place at the Minnetonka Freeze competition.
The school's team WHITE, which is not designed to be a competitive team, was given the opportunity to compete and earned second place! Go Cougars! #centennialproud
Follow Centennial on Instagram!
Follow Centennial ISD 12 on Instagram for a sneak peek into Centennial Schools. #centennialproud
Community Education
NEW! Family Puzzle Challenge (12 and under with an adult)
Puzzle enthusiasts: Form your team and join us for this fun evening including pizza, beverages and a mad dash to be the first one to complete a 500-piece puzzle! The Family Puzzle Challenge is Friday, January 26, 5:00pm at Centennial Middle School.
More happening soon!
Jan. 20: RevSports Basketball (ages 2-9); RevSports Ninja Warrior (ages 2-9)
Jan. 22: DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)
Jan. 24: DASH Baseball Tykes (ages 2-5); Middle School After School Basketball (gr. 6-8)
Jan. 25: Cougar Choir (gr. 3-5); Golf Squad (gr. 1-5)
Jan. 29: Strategy Games Club (gr. 6-8); 55+ Driver Discount Program: 4-Hour Refresher (adult); The Art of De-Aging: Peel Years Off Your Biological Age (adult); Country Dances (adult); West Coast Swing (adult); Sports Mania (ages 4-6)
Jan. 31: High School Improv (gr. 9-12)
Centennial ISD 12
District Mission: Our Core Purpose
By providing high quality educational opportunities, emotional support, and social development, Centennial School District prepares learners for excellence in their future.
Email: info@isd12.org Website: www.isd12.org Location: 4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN Phone: 763.792.6000