CVE Friday Flash
March 22, 2024
Mr. Macken's Message
Centerville Families,
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Student Leadership Team and PTA for joining forces to coordinate a book drive for Books for a Better Minnesota. Their dedication and hard work have been truly inspiring, and I am incredibly proud of their efforts. This initiative will make a meaningful difference in the lives of many children.
Please take a moment to view the following video and consider joining us in this worthy cause.
Go Cougars!
Mike Macken
Book Drive - Send Your Books On A New Adventure
The CVE Student Leadership, along with CPTA, will be collecting books to be donated to Books for Better MN.
- Monday, March 25 - Thursday, March 28th
- Click HERE to watch the video for more details
Dates to Remember
- Mar 29: No School
- Apr 1: No School / Staff Development
- Apr 9-10 (AM): MCA Testing (Gr 3-5)
- Apr 16-17 (AM): MCA Testing (Gr 3-5)
- Apr 23rd & 25th (AM): MCA Testing (5th Gr Only)
The 2023-24 Centerville Elementary Calendar is on our school’s website at https://centerville.isd12.org/ under the Parent Hub. Here you will also find the 2023-2024 District Student Calendar and the 2023-2024 Elementary Student Letter Day Calendar.
Spirit Week Next Week!
- Monday: Wild West Day (dress like a cowboy, cowgirl, etc.)
- Tuesday: Dress like your Teacher (classroom, gym teacher, etc.)
- Wednesday: Hawaiian Day
- Thursday: Twin Day (Dress up with a friend or support the MN Twins, or both!)
Volunteer Spotlight: Gretchen Irvin
How or where do you like to volunteer?
I love to help in my twins classrooms and on field trips when I can. The class parties are my favorite to help at!
Why did you decide to volunteer at Centerville?
I decided to volunteer at Centerville as an opportunity to get to know the teachers, students and to spend time with my kids at school.
What is your favorite part about volunteering?
I love seeing my kids with their peers and teachers! & I am always in awe of the amazing teachers in action, you all are the best!
Interested in volunteering? Sign up HERE!!
It's time for a weather forecast
Each evening, ask your child to read tomorrow's weather forecast and tell the family how they should dress the next day.
Being in charge of the weather report will provide a bit of daily reading practice. Your elementary schooler will also see science in action while observing trends in the weather.Get your yearbook before they are gone!
You do not want to miss out of this special opportunity to remember 2023-34!
Price increase happens soon, buy now before it's too late!
Click here to purchase!
Snapshots of the Week
Check out the CVE TV Slides HERE to see what is happening at CVE!
Cougar Club Winners
We are so proud of the way these students show the 4 R’s every day!
Principal's Chair:
Charlie Parsons
Pizza Winners
PreK
Sloane Nyre
Ben Kubat
Kindergarten
Evana Vang
Tully Thompson
First Grade
Ibrahim Sultan
Vihaan Nithyanandam
Second Grade
Jack Carlson
Maverick Noren
Third Grade
Harper Huberty
Faris Abdalaziz
Fourth Grade
Natalya Edson
Nicholas Leach
Fifth Grade
Colin Parsell
Gemma Johnson
Prize Winners
PreK
Kehlani Aminkeng
Elliot Johnson
Kindergarten
Silas Lebans
Mari Haugen
First Grade
Scarlett Beran
Brayden Rognrud
Second Grade
Elsie Hofland
Austin Chudzik
Third Grade
Morgan Parsell
Shiloh Kurtz
Fourth Grade
Tristan Richards
Mason Nelson
Fifth Grade
Hudson Snodie
Anna Marsh
The Summer Activity Guide opens for registration March 25 at 8 am!
Preview a copy of the Summer Activity Guide online March 23.
Raptors of Minnesota (family/all ages)
Meet some of Minnesota’s most fascinating birds of prey including live hawks and owls in this presentation held in the Little Theater of Centennial Elementary. This activity takes place on Tuesday, May 14.
Here’s what’s happening soon:
Mar. 29- DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)
Apr. 6- RevSports Basketball (ages 2-9)
RevSports Ninja Warrior (ages 2-9)
Apr. 7- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-7)
Apr. 8- DASH After-School Track & Field Camp (gr. K-5)
After School Youth Soccer (gr. K-5)
Apr. 20- Tenicity Parent/Child Beginner Tennis (ages 5-12 with adult)
Apr. 23- Skyhawks Baseball Camp (ages 8-12)
Apr. 27- Cougar Cup Soccer (gr. K-6)
May 6- DASH After School Baseball Camp (gr. K-5)
Go online to view all activities and to register, community.isd12.org.
Welcome to the Digital Backpack, the district’s central posting place for community flyers. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact the organizations directly. Click HERE to browse the Digital Backpack.
Centennial Preschool Registration Now Open
The Centennial School District offers high-quality part-day and full-day preschool experiences. Preschool classes are designed to prepare students, ages 3-5, and families for success in kindergarten, practicing both academic and social skills in a “learning-through-play” philosophy. Full-day classrooms are located at each of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District; part-day classrooms are at the Early Childhood Center. Our preschool has earned a 4 Star Parent Aware Rating. Registrations received between March 1 and March 22 will be included in the placement lottery. Registration will remain open after the lottery for remaining seats. Program and registration information can be found on the district’s website.
Contact Information
Email: tbuescher@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/cve
Location: 1721 Westview Street, Centerville, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.5800