CVE Friday Flash
10.23.26
Mr. Macken's Message
Centerville Families,
This month, we're focusing on Responsibility. We define responsibility as taking action and understanding how our choices impact ourselves and others. At school, students are practicing responsibility through goal setting, teamwork, active participation, and positive relationships.
Here are a few simple ways to reinforce responsibility at home:
- Ask your child what responsibility looks like at school and at home.
- Give each family member a role in completing a household task.
- Share a time when you demonstrated responsibility or saw it in someone else.
- Work together to help a neighbor, friend, or family member with a task.
Thank you for partnering with us to help our students grow both in and out of the classroom!
Go Cougars!
Mike Macken
Dates to Remember
- Nov 6: No School / Teacher Grading Day
- Nov 9: No School / Staff Development
- Nov 9: STEM Night 6:00PM - 7:30PM
- Nov 13: Pre-K Early Release @ 1PM
- Nov 17: CPTA Meeting @ 6PM
- Nov 26-27: No School / Thanksgiving Break
The Centerville Elementary Calendar is located on our school’s website at https://centerville.isd12.org/ under the Parent Hub. Here you will also find the 2026-2027 Elementary Student Letter Day Calendar.
Veterans Day Wall of Honor
Centerville Elementary would like to honor our veterans by creating individual full-sheet posters highlighting those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. These posters will be proudly displayed throughout our school as part of our Veterans Day celebration to show gratitude and respect for their service and sacrifice.
If you or a family member has served, we invite you to share a photo and a few details (name, branch of service, years served) by completing the following form. Centerville Elementary will create a personalized poster for each veteran to display leading up to Veterans Day.
Order This Year's School Pictures
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Cougar Club Winners
We are so proud of the way these students show the 4 R’s every day!
Principals Chair:
Victoria Vilaychith
Pizza Winners
Denver Davies
Mia Reisdorf
Qaalii Tesso
Margo Youso
Meredith Yang
Paislee Potocnik
Oliver Cannon
Wyatt Tuerk
Isaac Thomas
Ava Nelson
Grace Laabs
Greta Silver
Moneti Amuma
Simone Roth
Prize Winners
Genevieve Priebe Cole
Abby Spangenberg
Skyla Morelli
Renley McKenzie
Raegan Wyse
Asher Ostergren
Easton Laabs
Wyatt Persgard
Elizabeth Matzke
Mila Kish
Madden Peloquin
Nicolas Monge Cisneros
Kemarin Legesse
Leif Olson
Community Education
Halloween Hustle (all ages/family)
It’s almost time, get registered for the 9th annual Halloween Hustle 5K walk/run, Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 am at Centerville Elementary. Proceeds support Community Education’s Financial Assistance Program.
Save the Date for Holiday Family Fun!
· Family Clay Date: Christmas Ornaments
· Clay: Handbuild Tree Lanterns
· Family Clay Date: Personalized Plates
Give the Gift of Enriching Experiences! Black Friday Gift Certificate Sale!
Buy discounted gift certificates, $50 gift certificates for $40 or $100 gift certificates for $80, November 27-30. Use these gift certificates to register you, a family member or a friend for a Community Ed offering. Exclusions apply, see isd12.arux.app for complete details.
More happening soon:
Oct. 29- Fencing (gr. 2-8)
Oct. 31- Halloween Hustle (all ages/family)
Nov. 1- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-3)
Beginner Indoor Group Tennis (ages 5-14)
Nov. 6- Spark Equestrian Day Camp (ages 6-12)
Nov. 13- Family Puzzle Challenge (12 and under with adult)
Nov. 18- Skyhawks Basketball Camps (ages 3-12)
Nov. 21- DASH Basketball Camps (ages 2-gr. 4)
DASH Volleyball (ages 6-12)
Skyhawks Pickleball (ages 6-10)
Skyhawks Volleyball (ages 6-8)
Go online to view all fall activities and to register, community.isd12.org.
Welcome to the Digital Backpack, the district’s central posting place for community flyers. Click HERE to browse the Digital Backpack.
District News
The people and places that support learning
Students learn in different ways. Classroom instruction, small-group learning and specialized services help meet those needs. Centennial’s two referendum questions address both the people who provide that support and the spaces where learning happens. Each question will be decided separately. Approval of one would not provide the funding proposed in the other.
FAQ's
Question 1 FAQ: Would the operating levy reduce class sizes?
Question 1 is intended to help maintain current staffing and class sizes. It would help maintain teachers, programs and student services as operating costs continue to rise.
Watch and Learn: Supporting Every Learner
View the video to learn more about the staff, programs, and services Question 1 would help maintain.
Question 2 FAQ: How would facility improvements support student learning?
Question 2 includes improvements to functional learning and student-support spaces. These spaces would support activities such as small-group instruction, collaboration, and individualized learning. Proposed projects vary by school; see the district website for your school’s improvements (scroll to find your school’s project list).
Watch and Learn: Student Experience
View the video to learn how learning environments support students and teachers.
Centennial Forward
Voters decide each question separately. Explore the FAQs, review proposed improvements for your school, and make a plan to vote. See link below for information.
Honoring alumni and members of the community
Know of a Centennial graduate or member of the community who has made a significant impact on their profession, Centennial Schools and/or the community? Nominees for induction into the Centennial Hall of Fame represent the school district's values of making connections with our communities, providing opportunities for students to achieve, and preparing our students for a successful future. Nomination information is on the Centennial website. Nominations are due January 6, 2027.
Contact Information
Email: tbuescher@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/cve
Location: 1721 Westview Street, Centerville, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.5800