Centennial Blue Jays
June 2022 Newsletter
Centennial Information
Email: deb.jolda@springfield.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.springfield.k12.or.us/Centennial
Location: 1315 Aspen Street, Springfield, OR, USA
Phone: 541 744-6383
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentennialBlueJays
Congratulations to Mrs. Sandoval, Ms. Asumendi and Mrs. Granados for getting their projects funded by the Springfield Education Foundation!
June Updates
Hello Blue Jay families!
Please read through the following updates for important information about our school.
ANNUAL REVIEW
We need to have everyone check your student's information and make any necessary updates. Please use ParentVue this year to cut down on paper processing. You can also find instructions here. If you run into challenges, please give Miss Deb a call and she will assist you.
5th Grade Transition to Hamlin
On June 2, at 6:00, Hamlin staff will be hosting an online informational night that will include a glance at a day in the life of a middle school student, a tour of the school, and a share out of information regarding summer school opportunities. This meeting will be held via Zoom using this link with a passcode: Hamlin.
A Spanish language session will begin at 7:00 using the same link.
REGISTRATION
If you have a student who will be 5 before September 1, please contact our office for information about registering for Kindergarten. We're looking forward to another awesome Kindergarten class this fall!
STUDENT PHONES
We ask that students not bring cell phones or other personal electronic devices to school. They can be the cause of conflicts and we cannot be responsible for keeping them safe. If you feel your child must have a device with them, it must be kept turned off and stored in their backpack through the school day. Students may not have devices out during the day while in class or in other areas such as the playground and cafeteria. Thank you so much for your help with this!
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
At CES, we expect our students to act safely, respectfully, responsibly and with kindness.At no time do we condone inappropriate behavior towards other students or adults, whether on the playground, in the cafeteria, or in the classroom. Please help to remind your child of these school behavior expectations. Also note that, although your child may not see the consequences for another student's inappropriate behavior, this does not mean it isn't happening.
MASKING UPDATE
Remember that, at school, everyone can choose whether or not to wear a mask. Some children and adults may choose to continue to wear a mask due to medical reasons, because they have a sick family member at home, or just because they prefer to.
It is very important for students and staff to maintain 6 ft distance whenever possible and practice thorough handwashing.
COVID-19 Update
If a student tests positive they need to stay out for five days from the start of symptoms or date tested, if they are asymptomatic. They will be asked to wear a mask for an additional five days when they return.
COVID continues to be a concern for all of us and we appreciate your support as we work together to keep our students safe and healthy. Please make frequent handwashing, for 20 seconds, a normal part of your routine and keep your child home if they are experiencing symptoms such as fever, cough, upset stomach, or headache. Students must be symptom free for 24 hours to return to school. Please click here to check the SPS website for additional information about vaccines and other resources.
COVID Testing
We have free test kits available. You are welcome to stop by the office and pick one up!
The UO's free weekly testing program last pick up day will be June 13.
VACCINES & BOOSTERS
Children 5-17 years old are up-to-date on their COVID vaccines if they have completed their primary series of vaccinations plus two weeks. Quarantine protocols are determined based on the level of vaccine that a person has.
We encourage all eligible individuals to ensure that they are up-to-date with this vaccine as it is one of the most powerful ways to limit the spread and seriousness of COVID-19 symptoms.
To find information about vaccination clinics available throughout our community visit www.lanecounty.org/vaxclinics.
LOST & FOUND
Please, remind your student to check the Lost and Found at school and check out this page on our school website for missing items.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
We'd like to know how we can help support our community. Please click here and take a minute or two to fill out this brief survey and give us your feedback.
Let's have an outstanding June!
Kindergarten is learning about butterflies!
Kindergarten caterpillars!
Beautiful art from 1st grade
World Wide Welcome Youth Relay
We sure enjoyed having our students participate in this event as we welcomed Japan to the World Track and Field Championships!
Summer Programs
Free summer camps available for K-7th grade students!
This summer, Springfield Public Schools is offering FREE Summer Programs with Academics + Recreation for Kids (SPARK) at 6 of our elementary schools and all 4 middle schools. This program is open to any current Springfield student in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade. The fun begins Tuesday, July 5th!
For more information, visit the SPARK Camp page.
Register in English or Spanish at this link.
KITS registration is also LIVE and any incoming Kindergarten student may register to attend one of our four sites! Flyers are attached.
SPS covers the cost for students to attend Willamalane summer camps!
Thanks to a grant, Springfield Public Schools is covering the cost of Willamalane’s summer camps for current and incoming SPS students. Capacity for summer camp spots is very limited and spots will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Willamalane registration opens April 6th! You can find camp information, registration instructions, contacts, and all of the information you need by visiting Willamalane's website. Use code "SPSSummer22" at checkout to receive the discount. Willamalane’s one-time summer camp registration fee of $45 (per camper) still applies.
Browse Willamalane camps and download the summer camp planner at willamalane.org/camp.
How to register:
Registration opens on Wednesday, April 6 at 8 a.m. You can register online at willamalane.org, by phone at 541-736-4544, or in-person at Bob Keefer Center at 250 S. 32nd St. in Springfield.
Apply the coupon code “SPSSummer22” at checkout to get your camp covered by SPS. This discount is only available for current or incoming SPS students. Willamalane’s one-time summer camp registration fee of $45 still applies. That fee will cover your child for the whole summer.
Willamalane recommends checking that your family's information is correct at Willamalane’s registration site. Be sure to make an account or update your family's information before registration day. You can access their registration site at willamalane.org/register. If you have any questions about your account, please contact Willamalane at 541-736-4544.
Care & Connect
Gratitude is about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. Gratitude is pausing to appreciate what we often take for granted. An attitude of gratitude helps build stronger relationships and fosters a positive mindset. Best of all, it’s contagious!
Important June Dates
June 2 5th Grade Hamlin Transition Meeting (6:00). Spanish language session at 7:00.
June 14 5th Grade Celebration
June 15 Field Day
June 16 Last day of school - early release - Blue Jay pride day
PTO
Fall Kick off Meeting
September 13 at 7:00 - click here for the link
Third grade is learning about Glacier Bay
Mr. Mowery's class gave awards to books they read
Mrs. Minchin's class is being positive!
Collaborative Problem Solving Parent Classes
- Build skills & confidence in using the CPS approach
- Network & share information about community resources
- Develop new understanding of challenging behavior & learn new ways to help your child
- Rethink conventional approaches to behavioral difficulties and strengthen relationships
- Gain support from other parents, grandparents, and foster parents
The Collaborative Problem Solving approach is an evidence-based method to managing challenging behavior that promotes the understanding that challenging kids lack the skill - not the will - to behave; specifically, skills related to problem-solving, flexibility and frustration tolerance. Unlike traditional models of discipline, the CPS approach avoids the use of power, control and motivational procedures and instead focuses on collaborating with the child/ youth/ young adult to solve the problems leading to challenging behavior and building the skills they need to succeed.
The 8-week class is provided in an online setting.
For more information, please click here.
CES Job Opportunities
Have you ever thought of being part of the outstanding Centennial Elementary staff? If so, we are looking for educational assistants that help to supervise and instruct students (range of hours available).
We're also looking for a night custodian. Hours would be 2:30 - 11:00. This person provides such an important service in keeping our learning spaces clean and sanitized!
You can find these, and more, open positions on the district website by clicking on this link and then scrolling down to the bottom of the page where you will find a number of different options.
Message from the Principal
Every year, it feels like June is so far away and then, suddenly, it's here! When I look back over this year, I am so appreciative of our Blue Jay community and how all of us adjusted and adapted to so many changes. I can't say enough about our CES staff as they really stepped up to provide a quality educational experience for our students. Our students were still able to learn in what was not what we'd think of as a normal year and still made good progress. And, I can't thank our community of parents and guardians who have reached out with positive affirmations and support for all of us! It truly takes everyone to ensure we experience success.
With the tragic events of the past week, I know there is increased concern for the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff. At Centennial, our doors and playground gates are locked during the day and we have very limited access for visitors. We also practice a variety of safety drills, including what to do in a lockdown situation, throughout the school year. Keeping all of us safe is a priority and we will continue to monitor all situations.
We love our CES community and look forward to these last weeks of the school year!
Sincerely,
Principal Williams