PATRIOT NEWS
January 2024
A message from Principal Saxberg
PJ Drive
Century Elementary School recently held a pajama drive for youth in need throughout Grand Forks. I am happy to announce that we collected over 113 pairs of pajamas which will be donated to agencies and organizations throughout Grand Forks for children. To celebrate, students and staff wore pajamas the last day prior to the holiday break if they wished.
Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Reminders--Watch Out for Children Always!
Here are some important reminders regarding our drop off and pick up plan:
*Use the right lane (closest to school) for drop-off/pick up. DO NOT DROP OFF OR PICK UP CHILDREN IN THE LEFT DRIVE THRU LANE AND HAVE THEM GO BETWEEN CARS- TOO DANGEROUS.
*Use the left lane for drive through only.
*Do not park your car in the LEFT LANE (drive through lane) behind parked cars or handicapped spaces and leave your car unattended
*Stop at all crosswalks.
*Be on the lookout for children at all times.
*Be courteous, kind and patient. The parking lots are very busy for 8- 10 minutes before and after school. Thank you in advance for following these important safety rules at school
Parent Guidance Mental Health Series
Families of 5th grade students
December Students of the Month
Mrs. Carlson- Vivian Devier and Cohen Scott
Mrs. Johnson- Akira Pathak and Danny Yakha
Mrs. Palmiscno- Diamond Appiah-Frimpongmaah and Jagger Lassonde
Mrs. Stromme- Gentry Ryan and Mason Smith
Ms. Devier- Oliver Curren and Gracyn Greicar
Mrs. Geatz-Bratten- Clara Beaton and Asher Eickenbrock
Ms. Heinert- Teagan McNelis
Mrs. Ripplinger- Ayantu Kero and Laynie Simmons
Ms. Krush- Dalila Collins and Porter Sundberg
Mrs. Schueler- Isabella Tinkler and Gabe Quioh
Mrs. Stensland- Daniel Rai and Jozy Dominguez
Ms. Wahlin- Fatimah Sagno and Olivia Jones
Mrs. Larson- Domenica Torres Traslosheros and Carson Gray
Mrs. Lunak- Scarlet Waechter
Ms. Rieger- Dyland Navarro
Mrs. Berger- Summer Sather and Grayson Wilcox
Mrs. Buchhop- Vaughn Christiansen
Mr. Willberg- Abigail Wilson and Chloe Souvannasacd
Mrs. Jefferson- Zainab Sagno
Ms. Schipman- Benjamin Moe
Ms. McCrudden- Jack Enoh Eben
Ms. Lana- Ruth Swen
Important dates to remember
Jan 8- PTO meeting @ 6pm in Library
Jan 15- NO SCHOOL for Teacher Professional Development
Jan 17- 1:30 PM Early Release
Jan 19- RED Event #2- 2:30 to 2:50 at Century Elementary
Jan 23- Century PTO Century Eats Fundraiser with 5 Guys and Fries- 4 to 8 PM
Jan 31- 1:30 PM Early Release
Snacks in School
Some teachers schedule a snack time during the school day. You are not required to provide a snack for your child. However, if you do, please send snacks in accordance with the following Nutrition Standards outlined in the Grand Forks Public School District Wellness Policy.
● Snacks should include a nutrition label
● *Sugar is not the first ingredient
● Candy is not allowed
● All snacks are peanut and nut free
● Any fruit or vegetable is allowable
● Yogurt and cheese are allowable (with freezer pack to keep cool)
● Plain water in any size is allowable
● Community snacks requested by your child’s teacher must come to school in the original packaging that includes a nutrition label. Snacks that contain or may contain peanuts or other nuts (for peanut and tree nut restricted schools), do not fall within the nutrition standards listed above, and/or do not have a nutrition label, will be sent home with your child.
*Different names for sugar: brown sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, glucose, honey, fruit juice concentrate, high fructose corn syrup, invert sugar, lactose maltose, malt syrup, molasses, raw sugar, sucrose, syrup
Birthday Snacks in school
We recognize the important role of parents/guardians and school staff in educating our students about healthy life styles. Due to an increased number of students with severe food allergies and the higher levels of severity, we no longer celebrate student birthdays with a "birthday snack" in our schools. Parents are welcome to find other non-food items to send to school if they wish. For example, a book, game, or school supplies may be donated to your child’s classroom.
Morning Procedures
Morning Procedures
Breakfast - only students eating breakfast will enter doors #3 and #9 for breakfast. Breakfast begins at 7:40 am. Please do not drop your student off any earlier.
Students not eating breakfast at school will enter the building at the door assignments below.
Please arrive no earlier than 8:15 am.
Kindergarten - Door 1
Grade 1 - Door 13
Grade 2 - Door 12
Grade 3 - Door 10
Grade 4 - Door 3
Grade 5 - Door 2
Students arriving after 8:25 AM will need to enter Door #1 (Main Office Door). Parents make sure your child is able to get into the building.
The beginning of each school day is an important time for procedures and routines, so it is very important for our students to be in their classrooms by 8:25. Students arriving after 8:25 are recorded as tardy.
SCHOOL DISMISSAL
Student Dismissal- Students are dismissed at 3:00 pm at the same assigned door for arrival. Students must be picked up promptly. Students will meet parents/guardians outside at their assigned door. Older siblings may meet their younger siblings at their assigned doors.
Contact Information Changes
Early release dates - 1:30 dismissal
During the Early Dismissal days our teachers work together in teams to plan for how to best meet the needs of Century Students. The time allows them to collaborate, problem solve, plan instruction, and develop methods to best teach students academically and socially.
School dismisses at 1:30 on the following dates (please mark these dates on your calendar) :Jan 17
Jan 31
Feb 28
Mar 20
Apr 10
Apr 24
May 8
May 22
Register for the Derby using this link:
Century Elementary School
Email: thinesley150@mygfschools.org
Website: www.gfschools.org/Century
Location: 3351 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND, USA
Phone: 701-746-2440
Twitter: @CenturyGF