October 2026

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:

Tuesdays | 4th grade choir | 7:30 am

Wednesdays | 5th grade hand chimes 7:30 am

Thursdays | 5th grade choir 7:30 am

OCTOBER:

21 Early Out

23 Trunk-or-Treat | 6-8

NOVEMBER:

10 PT Conference Night

11 No School

12 PT Conference Night

18 Picture Retake Day

25-27 Thanksgiving Break

13 October 2026 / 6 PM / Centennial Library

Attendance:

Katie Suda, Megan Linstaedt, Karri Mitchell, Jill Wittenburg, Angela Johnson, Samantha Yarbourgh, Brooke Oas, Megan Ockert, Jen Selensky, Sue Lothspeith, Darcy Bakkegard Anderson, Abby Moorhead, Bobby Olson, Amanda Dasovick, 3 adorable little kids 🙂

Principal’s Report:

• Student enrollment: 620 students

• Infinite Campus rollout going well

• Benchmark assessments are being done now in classrooms

• TSI: we should know the report in a couple weeks

Ongoing Business:

1. Walk-a-thon Debrief: everything went well, all grades were able to participate and goldfish and water was handed out - $26,080.72 total raised, maybe next year add another tier for prizes $40 water bottle, $100 t-shirt, and even for the smaller amounts too

2. Trunk-or-treat Event: October 23 at 6-8pm

1. Trunk-or-treating in loop: need candy donations, PTO will order non-candy treats for trunks, need more trunks!

2. BINGO: Karri will purchase the gift cards and the prizes

3. Food: pizza, water, juice, bags of chips, Halloween cookie (need someone to volunteer to do the Costco/Sam's run for the food)

4. Need people to help set up on that day at 2:30

3. Conference Meals: November 10th and 12th (75 people)

1. Plaza Azteca
2. Jen’s Bakery (soup and sandwiches) - Darcy will call

4. Samantha Yarbrough: Little Free Library - interested in putting one out by the memorial bench, the Centennial library would help supply the books, we will email Kevin with FPS grounds to see if there are any requirements for location

Upcoming:

1. Spring carnival: balloon guy, magician, mini golf, bounce houses, cotton candy, popcorn

2. Holiday Night??

3. Book Fair??

4. Family Fun Night?? (Jan 22)

5. One Book, One School (Feb)
   
   Subcommittees Wanted!
   Help needed in these areas:

1. PTO board members (need 2 or 3)

2. 5th grade party (5th grade parents): Kayla Terry will head this up

3. Hospitality (conference meals)

4. Trunk or Treat - Oct. 23: Darcy Andersen will help facilitate an area

5. Spring Carnival - April 23
   We have documentation on how we’ve done the events in the past. Volunteers would work with the board on organizing events ahead of time.
   GroupMe - https://groupme.com/join_group/116323149/T8URDBgy
   Don’t be SHY! Sign up for our Group Me!

Next Meeting: January 12th at 6:00pm!!!

PTO Events: October 23 - Trunk-or-Treat 6-8 pm | April 23 – Spring Carnival 6-8 pm

Skate City Dates: November 9 | February 16 | May 6

Can't volunteer but want to help out, drop a bag of Halloween candy or individual treats for Trunk-or-Treat. Our candy monster will be up at the front office for your donations.

October is Bullying Prevention Month. In this month’s Mental Health Newsletter, learn the four types of bullying, the warning signs to watch for, and how you can support your child.

Explore this month’s virtual, live events covering today’s most important parenting topics. Register for events and view the full library of on-demand videos, quick facts, practical tips, and articles at ParentGuidance.org Mental Health Series Catalog.

Join as many as you would like at no cost!

Parents and caregivers are invited to join Ask a Therapist Live on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. Central for an anonymous opportunity to ask a licensed family therapist questions about youth mental health and parenting. Register for the live event to participate and receive access to the replay all free of charge.

On the November 3 general election, Fargo Public Schools will have a question on the ballot for approval of an excess mill levy. The approval would grant Fargo Public Schools the authority to maintain its current offerings in its schools. Providing this authority ensures that the District can continue to cover the costs of offering a comprehensive educational experience for all learners.

Fargo Public Schools will host two information sessions where residents can learn about the ballot question, hear a presentation, and ask questions.

Join us at 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 6 in the South High School theater and 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 in the North High School theater.

Please vote on November 3 and visit www.fargo.k12.nd.us/vote2026 to learn more about the impact this vote will have on the District's schools, learners, educators, and the community.

If your child is going to be absent or tardy, please contact the school prior to 8 am. It has never been easier to let the office know your student is not in school.

Call: 701-446-4300

Text: 701-446-8177

Email: ceattendance@fargo.k12.nd.us

*Please note the text and email options are for attendance purposes only.

Kellie Haaby, Assistant Principal | haabyk@fargo.k12.nd.us

Chris Hayden, Admin. Assistant | haydenc@fargo.k12.nd.us

Website: https://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/centennial
Location: 4201 25th Street South, Fargo, ND, USA
Phone: 701-446-4300
Facebook: facebook.com/CentennialPTO/