Centerview Newsletter
Hello Centerview families!
It has been a very positive start to the 2026–27 school year!
I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing, from start to finish each day, how our students, staff, and families have brought such positivity and enthusiasm to the beginning of this new school year. As we start each day, students and staff are reacquainting themselves with one another while also building new relationships and connections throughout the day. It’s been FUN!
Everyone seems at ease as they settle into new schedules and routines while sharing their hopes and dreams for the school year ahead. It has been wonderful to see our school community embracing these early days with such energy, patience, and optimism. Yes, I’m sure your kiddos are exhausted once they arrive home.
In these first days, we have been grateful for everyone involved in our family drop-off and pick-up procedures as we all build an understanding of how we will operate during arrival and dismissal. You have shown patience and appreciation for one another while keeping in mind that safety is our number one priority.
Thank you for having your kiddos prepared, ready, and excited to begin each day! We are truly fortunate as a staff to partner with such supportive families as we work together to encourage our students and create a positive start to each day. Your partnership makes a difference, and I know it will help make this a wonderful school year for our students, families, and staff!
Please remember there is no school on Monday for the Labor Day holiday. We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, September 8 after the long weekend.
Reach out to your child’s home-based teacher or the office if you have any questions or need clarification.
Enjoy the long weekend coming up!
Take care,
Mike
Attendance Matters!
Regular attendance is key to student success. Missing just two days a month can negatively affect progress, especially in reading and long-term goals like high school graduation. We know there are times a student will need to be absent. Our goal is to work with parents and guardians to help their children have consistent – and on-time –attendance. Let’s work together to keep our students learning!
Is your student under the weather? Visit the Attendance & Absences page to find helpful tips of when to keep them home and when to send them to school. This page also has resources if you or your student need additional help.
Need to report an absence?
- Call your school's attendance line, 763-600-5509 OR
Report an absence through Campus Parent Portal
Log in to Campus Parent Portal
On the main menu (on the left), click on MORE
Click on ABSENT REQUEST
Check the box by your student’s name.
Complete the form.
Select the Absent Type and Start Date and End Date and the number of days your student will be absent.
Enter Comments to inform the school office of any details.
Click SUBMIT
Student Vaccination Event, October 26
SLP is hosting a student vaccination event on Monday, October 26 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at the District Services Center. This event is open to all students. It is free for those who qualify and insurance is also accepted. Register for the Student Vaccination Event.
Vaccines include:
- Covid-19
- Influenza
- Hib
- Meningococcal
- DTaP
- Tdap
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- MMR
- Polio
- Varicella
New School Year, New Beginnings
A fun way to wrap up August: the first day of school for most Spring Lake Park Schools students on August 31! Across the district, students greeted the 2026-2027 school year with smiles, reunions and the excitement of new beginnings. Long before students walked through the doors, staff were already hard at work preparing for the year ahead.
Getting ready for day one means much more than setting up classrooms and organizing supplies. New employees have spent time onboarding, understanding school operations and core values. All staff gathered for kick-off events, professional learning and meeting families at the schools. Through it all, one focus remains at the heart of their preparation: creating schools where every student feels safe, supported, included and ready to grow. From building healthy relationships and friendships to fostering kindness, confidence and a sense of belonging, staff are preparing to help students be themselves and continue to thrive.
View photos in the first day photo album and read the story to hear from staff about some of the ways they’ve prepared for the new school year.
Meet Ms. Leighton's Kindergarten class!
Ms. Leighton's Kindergarten class is off to wonderful start! Each day is filled with learning, laughter and creativity. Our young learners are building friendships, developing important skills and having fun! We look forward to watching them continue to learn and grow throughout the school year.
