CVE Friday Flash
January 5, 2024
Mr. Macken's Message
Centerville Families,
As we kick off 2024, I want to remind you of the importance of regular attendance for our youngest learners. Attending school regularly ensures that your child is actively engaged in interactive lessons, group activities, and hands-on learning experiences that form the building blocks of their education. These daily interactions contribute significantly to their development of essential skills, social connections, and a love for learning. While we understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, we kindly ask for your support in prioritizing regular attendance to provide your child with the best possible foundation for success.
Below you will find some tips that you may find helpful.
Attendance Tips:
- Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and have a morning routine.
- Turn off all electronics, including TVs, phones and tablets, at bedtime.
- Make sure clothes and backpacks are ready the night before.
- Check with our school nurse or office staff if you are not sure about when to keep your child at home due to illness, including exposure to Covid-19.
- If your child needs to stay home due to illness, ask your teacher for materials and advice about how to help your child stay involved in learning.
- Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.
- Talk to teachers and counselors if your student feels anxious about school.
- Develop back up plans. Call on a family member, neighbor or another parent to take your student to school if you are having trouble.
Go Cougars!
Mike Macken
Dates to Remember
- Jan 15: No School / Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Jan 26: Conference Link Opens @ 6AM
- Jan 22: No School for Students
- Jan 25: Report Cards are available to Families @ 12PM
- Feb 4th: Conference Link Closes @ 9PM
- Feb 6th: In-Person Conferences (4PM - 8PM)
- Feb 8th: In-Person Conferences (4PM - 8PM)
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.
Thank you!
Thank you again for your generous donations during our CPTA direct drive. As part of the prizes students were able to watch and participate in Silly Stringing the 4th grade teachers and Pieing Mr. Macken.
Mrs. Hamblin Getting Silly Stringed
Mr. Macken Getting Pied
Ms. Mishler & Ms. Shaw Getting Silly Stringed
Spirit Week
Our amazing Student Leadership team set up Spirit next week .... Check out this FUN Video!
Monday- Crazy sock & hair day
Tuesday- Cougar Gear
Wednesday- Jersey day
Thursday- Color by grade
- PK- Orange
- K- Green
- 1- Blue
- 2- Yellow
- 3- White
- 4- Purple
- 5-Red
Friday- Pajama and hat day
Snapshots of the Week
Check out the CVE TV Slides HERE to see what is happening at CVE!
Centerville Parent Teacher Association
-
Mark your calendar for CVE Night at Urban Air: January 23rd, 2024
- Give your kids time to burn off a little extra energy with their friends from school!
- Doors open at 4:15pm
- 20% of the proceeds benefit the CPTA and our school.
CVE Winter Dance: February 10, 2024
- This is a family event! Free will donations accepted at the door.
- Music by Sean Pavlich DJ
- Limited concessions will be available for purchase.
Start setting aside books for our upcoming Book Drive to support Books for Better MN – coming in March 2024.
January CPTA Meeting: January 16th, 6pm
- Join us onsite in the library or on Zoom.
- https://zoom.us/j/94394812760?pwd=Q1ZubFVRR29rMFRxMmpSdmZHTDY3dz09
- Meeting ID: 943 9481 2760 Passcode: 123456
Check out the CPTA Website for more information.
Encourage your child to use the dictionary
When your elementary schooler isn’t sure of what a word means or how to spell it, resist giving the definition or spelling. Instead, show your child how to look it up in a dictionary—online or in book form. Demonstrate how the dictionary includes the word’s definitions, it's part of speech and other forms of the word.
Buy Your Yearbook Now!
Report Cards
- Report Cards will be available to families on Thursday, January 25th at 12PM.
- Click HERE for directions on accessing them through parent portal.
Class of 2037 - Kindergarten Enrollment Now Open!
- Enrollment:
- Don't wait! Enroll today by visiting the Centennial website.
- Comprehensive Information:
- Explore the website for details on:
- Registration and screening
- Frequently asked questions
- Important dates to note
- Student readiness
- Sneak Peek into Kindergarten:
- Enjoy short, fun videos filmed in our schools for a preview of kindergarten life.
- Valuable Resources:
- Find resources on the website, covering:
- Before and after-school care
- Busing information
- School meals
- Health and student services
- Assistance Available:
- If you need help, don't hesitate to call our main office at 763-792-5800.
Community Education
It’s a new year and there are many new opportunities for you and your family to get active and get involved!
· Cougar Choir (gr. 3-5)
· RevSports Basketball (ages 2-9)
· RevSports Ninja Warrior (ages 2-9)
· Mermaid Tales: Learn How to Be a Mermaid (ages 6-11+)
· Next Step-Up Ninja (ages 6-13)
· Family Puzzle Challenge (12 and under with adult)
More happening soon:
Jan. 11- Kids Dance (gr. PreK-5)
Jan. 14- Youth Beginner Indoor Tennis Lessons (ages 5-12)
Jan. 22- DASH Multi-Sport Non-School Day Camp (gr. K-5)
Jan. 25- Golf Squad (gr. 1-5)
Jan. 29- Sports Mania (ages 4-6)
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)
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.
Applications Now Accepted for Open Enrollment
Do you know of someone who lives outside the Centennial School District boundaries and is interested in attending our schools? Open enrollment applications for the 2024-2025 school year are being accepted. See the Centennial website for more information.
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!
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.
Contact Information
Email: tbuescher@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/cve
Location: 1721 Westview Street, Centerville, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.5800