Centennial Blue Jays
September 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
September Updates
Hello Blue Jay families!
Please read through the following updates for important information about our school.
WELCOME BACK!
We are so excited to welcome our new and returning Blue Jays to a new school year! Please check the calendar to stay informed about upcoming events. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us!
BELL SCHEDULE
8:10 Students may enter for breakfast. All others line up in designated areas (1st/3rd/5th south end of building, 2nd/4th by front office, Kinder on benches inside the courtyard)
8:25 Doors open for all students
8:35 Instruction begins (if you are tardy, you will need to check in at the office)
2:50 Dismissal bell
12:30 Dismissal on early release Fridays
Please do not drop students off prior to 8:10 as we do not have supervision available.
KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE
Kinder students with last name beginning with A-L will come to school on Wednesday, September 7.
Kinder students with last name beginning with M-Z will come to school on Thursday, September 8.
There is no school for Kinders on Friday, September 9.
Class lists will be posted on Friday, September 9 at 4:00.
ALL Kinders will come to school on Monday, September 12.
REGISTRATION
If you are new to CES, please remember to drop by the office and give Miss Deb any documentation that is still needed for registration.
Please use our online option, ParentVue​, for registering your student this fall and making any necessary updates to your information. You can also find instructions here. If you run into challenges, please give Miss Deb a call and she will assist you.
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!
MEALS
All students are eligible for free meals; both breakfast and lunch and you do not need to fill out any paperwork to receive this. Students are always welcome to bring their own lunch from home, as well
Doors will open at 8:10 for students who are eating school breakfast.
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL
Remember that parents and caregivers must remain on the west side of the upper driveway when walking students to school. Unless they are eating breakfast, students will line up with their grade level and be escorted to class (Kinder - North front door: 2nd/4th - in front of office, 1st/3rd/5th South end of building).
Vehicle drop offs and pick ups occur in the right hand lane of the lower driveway. You must remain in your vehicle when dropping off or picking up your student. Please pull forward as far as possible so we can keep the line moving efficiently.
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.
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.
Getting Ready for the School Year
1. Start a morning schedule
Start waking your children up at what will be their school morning wake up time a week or so before school begins.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast (or eat breakfast at school)
Include whole wheat breads and cereals, some protein and fruits for breakfast.
3. Set out clothes the night before.
This helps keep the morning a little less stressful.
4. Stick to a bedtime routine
Bed times may have been a little later over the summer and will need to be scaled back. Starting this process before school begins will help your student be ready to learn.
5. Create an after school routine.
This might include a snack, homework time, getting outside to play and having a designated time for reading.
New CES Staff
We're delighted to welcome these new teaching staff members to CES!
Ms. Burnett (1st grade)
Mrs. Standley (2nd grade)
Ms. Lefferts (3rd grade)
Mr. Sandoval (ELD)
Mrs. Gabbard (music)
Care & Connect
Last year, CES participated in the Kindness Foundation grant program. We had a lot of fun thinking about and practicing ways to be kind. We know our Blue Jays will continue to:
1. Show appreciation
2. Offer help
3. Be friendly
4. Reach out
Important September Dates
September 2 Class lists posted at 4:00
September 6 Meet your teacher under the covered playground structure (4:00-5:00)
September 7 First Day of School for 1st-5th grade and Kinder last names A-L
September 8 All students and Kinders last names M-Z
September 9 NO school for ALL Kinders
September 12 ALL students at school
September 13 PTO Meet and Greet
September 23 Early Release (12:30 dismissal)
PTO
Fall Kick off Meeting
September 13 at 6:00 - meeting in the library at school
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.
Message from Principal Williams
As a lifelong educator, I always feel like September is much more of a 'new year' than January. I love having pencils that still have their erasers, and clean notebooks and the promise of a new beginning. I am eagerly awaiting having students and staff back on campus!
Our teachers are already planning and preparing for our new and returning Blue Jays. Miss Deb, our outstanding office lead, is helping new families through the registration process and providing answers to a myriad of questions. Finally, our very appreciated PTO has planned events and programs for our community.
I can't thank our supportive community of parents and guardians enough! It truly takes everyone to ensure we continue to nurture and support our students to become outstanding learners.
We love our CES community and look forward to these first weeks of the new school year!
Please make sure to follow us on Facebook and check out the Centennial website (links above).
Sincerely,
Principal Williams
Health Updates
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 will be available this fall. We will share information as we receive it.
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.