Centerview Elementary
May 19, 2021
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Centerview families,
Whew, I just met with my School Operations Committee this morning around ALL the end of the year happenings and preparations to finish the year strong. Much of the conversation centered on celebrations of learning and the growth our students have experienced. There was great appreciation for the perseverance and partnership with families that has made this happen. Thank you!
As I was out and about this past weekend, it was great to see more faces with smiles…yes, those smiles were bright! I’m excited, and I’m sure we’re all excited for the time when we can leave our masks behind FOR GOOD. However, as a reminder schools in Minnesota must continue to follow health and safety efforts through the end of the school year.
We will continue to wear face masks at Centerview following clarifications for schools from the CDC and Minnesota Departments of Education and Health. (Primary reasons given by CDC are the recency of 12+ vaccines being available and vaccines not yet being available for younger students.) Staff have talked with your kids about this, and we will continue to reiterate.
We are excited for updated guidance from the CDC expected in the next few weeks for next year. We all hope to return to more normalcy at Centerview.
It’s a busy time as we wrap up and look forward! Many of you have called with a variety of questions, thoughts and needs for clarity. I appreciate that and welcome further conversations as we settle into our remaining days together in 2020-21.
Enjoy your mid-week Wednesday and stay urgently optimistic in your daily interactions!
Take care and stay healthy,
Mike
Updates for Extended Flex Learning families
Greetings,
This spring there is some end-of-year excitement which many of us missed last year at the start of the pandemic. Many in our community have been vaccinated, and we have hopes of a more “normal” summer in our sights.
The Extended Flexible Learning team is looking for ways to celebrate the end of the school year with students and families while continuing to follow the state’s Safe Learning Plan for schools. We will share details of our plans in the next few weeks.
As a reminder, school resources that have been sent home to support students through distance learning will need to be returned. Teachers will be sharing an inventory list with families to help you identify resources that need to be returned to school. It isn’t too early to start gathering. We will be doing a resource return event the last week of school.
Please continue to read this newsletter in its entirety for updates to end this year, as well as to help you plan for next fall.
If you have any questions, please reach out.
Take care,
Kimberly Fehringer
Principal on Assignment
K-4 Extended Flexible Learning
Shop the end-of-year community Panther Store sale!
The end-of-year Panther Store sale will take place May 19-June 2. Take 10% off everything with code 21EndofYearSale. Purchase your graduation gifts…thank you presents for staff…retirement treasures!
Shop the Panther Store today. Personal shopping appointments available, email PantherStore@district16.org to set one up today.
Find your SPARK this summer
Club Spotlight of the Week:
Youth Football Camp (K-8)
For students going into grades K-8 for the 2021-2022 school year. The High School football program in partnership with the Spring Lake Park Youth Football Association and SLP Community Education Department will be hosting a FREE 3 day skills camp this summer. Participants will work with current High School Players and Coaches to develop their football skills. This is the camp for anyone planning to play youth football in the fall or for anyone interested in learning more about football. Taught by John Stewart, SLPHS Varsity Football Coach and staff Register for Youth Football Camp.
Panther Foundation Seeks Board Candidates
Register for the 8th Annual Panther Foundation Golf Fundraiser
Ms. Schreiner's art class project
Science Fair Star
Lighthouse School 8th grader Elizabeth Levinshteyn has earned serious science fair accolades this year for her project developing a test to detect mutants of the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19. A lifelong love of science has since led her to win multiple awards in science and engineering fairs for various projects. #SLPPantherProud
Hear more from Elizabeth about how her passion for science started and what inspires her to stay curious and keep experimenting: https://bit.ly/2RSu5WT
Calendar
- May 21, 2021 - Library books Due
- May 31, 2021 - No school
- June 3, 2021 - Kindergarten Olympics, 10 a.m.-noon
- June 3, 2021 - 3rd Grade Talent Show
- June 4,2021 - 1st Grade Olympics, 12:30 -2:30 p.m.
- June 4, 2021 - 4th Grade Talent Show
- June 7, 2021 - Staff Vs. 4th Grade Soccer Game
- June 7, 2021 - 2nd Grade Olympics
- June 7, 2021 - Kindergarten Talent Show
- June 8, 2021 - 3rd Grade Olympics, 10 a.m.-noon
- June 8, 2021 - 1st Grade Talent Show
- June 9, 2021 - 4th Grade Olympics
- June 9, 2021 - 2nd Grade Talent Show
- June 9, 2021 - Yearbook distribution
- June 10, 2021 - Last day of school
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