Cub Connections-CTE
Jan. 24 , 2024
News from Principal Schwartz
Dear CTE Families:
Parent Teacher Conferences will be here soon--- on February 20 & 22!
Please note the dates below for signing up and attending spring Parent Teacher conferences. We love this time to be able to partner with you on your child's educational journey.
· Feb. 1: Conference Link opens for sign up @ 6 am (link will not work before this day and time).
· Feb 12th: Conference Link closes @ 9 pm
· Feb 20th: In-Person Conferences (4PM - 8PM)
· Feb 22th: In-Person Conferences (4PM - 8PM)
If you feel the need to meet with the teacher outside of the building conference dates and times, please coordinate with the teacher. Thank you for partnering with us. The MyConferenceTime sign-up link will be emailed to families the afternoon of January 31st.
All my best,
Jen
Paraprofessional Recognition Week is Jan. 21-27
Centennial Elementary is fortunate to have the most wonderful paraprofessionals impacting students and our school culture each day. Our paraprofessionals are truly an important support group who help children be successful academically, socially, emotionally and physically. They are the “behind the scenes” individuals helping CTE students be successful and working to make the school run efficiently.
Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed January 21- January 27 “Paraprofessional Recognition” week.
We are celebrating our paras with special treats and recognition throughout the week.
Calendar
Jan. 25: Targeted Services 3:55-4:55 pm (per teacher recommendation; registration is closed).
Jan. 25: Report cards viewable at noon in Parent Portal
Jan. 30: Targeted Services 3:55-4:55 pm
Jan. 31: MyConferenceTime sign up information emailed to parents at 5 pm. Link opens next day.
Feb 1: MyConferenceTime link opens at 6 am to sign up for conferences
Feb. 2: CEPO Scavenger Hunt 6-8 pm; Free event!!
Feb. 8: CEPO meeting 5:30 pm
Feb. 12: MyConferenceTime link closes at 9 pm; contact teacher after this date for a conference
Feb. 14: Grade 4 field trip
Feb. 16: No School for students/staff development
Feb. 19: No School/Presidents' Day
Feb. 20: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm; no Targeted Services this day due to conferences
Feb. 22: Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8 pm, no Targeted Services this day due to conferences
Feb. 26: Gr. 2 music program at Performing Arts Center 7 pm
Feb. 27: Targeted Services 3:55-4:55 pm
Feb. 29: Targeted Services 3:55-4:55 pm
Spring Break is March 11-15
The Kids Heart Challenge™ CELEBRATION continues!
Centennial Families,
We are half-way through our Kids Heart Challenge Adventure and if you haven’t already, the time is now to join the celebration and create a legacy of lifesavers! There are so many people counting on the AHA so if you haven’t joined in the fun, I encourage you to do so today. Watch the video below and you will see why it is so important to complete Finn’s Mission!
We need 123 more students to register to earn an additional $500 in rewards for our school! Registration is FREE! You are not required to donate!
Sign up today:
- Download the AHA Schools APP and Register.
(click on the preferred play store below)
2. Click “Send a Message” and TEXT 10 Friends and Family asking for support.
3. Be a Heart Hero and Complete Finn’s Mission and learn TWO lifesaving skills as a family TONIGHT!
or REGISTER HERE and Click “Sign Up”
Check out Phil’s story where he shares how completing Finn’s Mission helped him save a life!
Don’t forget our BONUS Incentives for our students:
- School Goal: $11,000 or 36 Students Complete Finn’s Mission: Mrs. Verplaetse will be SILLY STRINGED by the Top Fundraiser!
- Classroom Challenge Incentive: Help your classroom teacher earn $50 in Amazon rewards when you Register and Complete Finn’s Mission.
- Complete Finn's Mission: Receive “Finn’s Lifesaver Award” and name will go in the Club Chronicle, And entered into the NFL sweepstakes for Superbowl tickets
- Top Fundraising Class and Class with the most Students to Register: Will earn a surprise reward!
NFL Bonus: The American Heart Association is excited to extend our work with the NFL to support improving health outcomes at home and beyond through the Hands-Only CPR education. Students that complete the Finn’s Mission learning module will earn an entry for Two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in 2025 and your school will be entered to receive a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 completed Finn’s Mission.
Thank you! Let’s DO this!
Jen Verplaetse
PE/DAPE Specialist
Centennial Elementary
763-792-5359
Quick Links
- Lunch Menu
- Education Benefits application--filled out each school year if applicable
- Attendance Form- Please fill out by 9 am each day your child is absent.
- CTE calendar
- Infinite Campus log in (Parent Portal)
- How to pay fees, field trips, etc. online (Parent Portal)
- IXL login
Centennial Elementary Parent Organization (CEPO)
Save the date for CEPO's FREE Scavenger Hunt, February 2nd, 6:00 - 8:00 pm at CTE. Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event where you can complete scavenger hunts or just explore the fun stations. Sign up here to volunteer!
Want to see your pictures in the yearbook? Please submit any pictures from school events, including winter classroom parties, to yearbookcepo@gmail.com for consideration.
There's still time to order your child's 2023 - 2024 CTE Yearbook! Yearbooks are $20 each.
Email: teamcepo@gmail.com
Website: www.isd12.org/schools/elementary-schools/centennial-elementary
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CEPO.MN
District Office News
Make a Difference and Substitute in our Schools!
Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! No experience necessary; training provided!
This is a great opportunity to:
- Be involved in your child’s education and help out in the schools.
- Turn your volunteer hours into extra income.
- Work a schedule that fits with your student’s schedule.
- Get paid weekly and take advantage of bonus opportunities.
Available positions:
• Substitute Teachers (To qualify, you must have bachelor’s degree with MN Teaching or Substitute License; you can obtain a Short Call License if you have a bachelor’s degree.)
• Substitute Paraprofessionals (To qualify, you must have a HS Diploma/GED.)
Apply at teachersoncall.com; 800-713-4439
Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. More information can be found on the Centennial website.
A Change in Reporting Student Absences
Student absence requests will be submitted through Campus Parent Portal for students in grades Pre-K through 12 began January 22, 2024. An “Attendance Request” link will be found on the Parent Hub on your student’s school website for easy access to the Portal and includes resources to assist. Attendance requests can also be submitted through the Campus Parent Portal mobile app.
Included below are a few links you may find helpful. Please contact your student’s school office with any questions. Thank you.
Helpful links:
Community Education
Celebrating Black Artists (Day Camp)(ages 5-12)
Create artwork inspired by some amazing Black American artists. We’ll paint, cut, explore collage and other new techniques, create our own self-portrait and more. This camp is held Saturday, Feb. 17 at Centennial Middle School.
Here’s what’s happening soon:
Feb. 1- Winter Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)
Feb. 3- Cougar Cub Basketball Camp (gr. 1-3)
Feb. 4- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-5)
Feb. 10- Canvas Fun: Heart Tree (gr. K-5)
Feb. 15- Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 5-11)
Feb. 16- Spark Equestrian Camp (ages 6-12)
DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)
Feb. 19- Ninja Day Camp (ages 6-13)
Feb. 24- RevSports Basketball (ages 2-9)
RevSports Ninja Warrior (ages 2-9)
Feb. 26- Scooter City (gr. K-5) After school at CTE!
Mar. 3- Advanced Conquer Ninja Rec Team (ages 6-13)
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.