Hawk Talk

Message from Mr. Carlson
Dine-to-Donate Next Week!
Our next Dine-to-Donate fundraiser for this school year will be with The Tavern Grill in Blaine!
Dine-to-Donate:
The Tavern Grill - 10950 Club W Pkwy NE #280 - Blaine, MN
Thursday, Oct. 29th
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Please show the flyer below between the hours of 4:00 and 8:00 and 10% of your bill will be donated back to Rice Lake. You must present the flyer for prceeds to get donated.
Fall Book Fair - Thank You!
The Fall 2026 Scholastic Book Fair had a great turnout and community participation. Many students were excited to pick out books for themselves or their classroom.
Thank you SO MUCH to all of our volunteers. Without you the fair would not be possible.
Our library received $1000 in new books, and our teacher’s wish lists were all granted thanks to YOU, your students, and the PTO. Thank you so much for your generosity!
Candy Donations
Rice Lake Elementary will collect candy again from
November 2nd - 5th!
All unwanted candy can be brought to the atrium and dropped off.
The candy collected will be donated to the Fire and Police stations along with the Veterans Medical Center.
Thank you for supporting Rice Lake Elementary!
Veteran's Day Celebration - Nov. 11th
In recognition of Veterans Day, Rice Lake Elementary PTO will be putting together a Wall of Honor in the Atrium to recognize and honor family members of students and staff that have served our country, past or present.
There are two options to submit your Veterans Day information to us!
- Submit virtually: Click the link below, fill out the details, attach a photo of your Veteran in uniform, and we will create the page and print for you. Link to submit a digital photo of Veterans
- Submit in-person: Each student has received a printed copy of the form. Use the 2nd page of this handout. Fill it out, add some color, attach a picture of your Veteran in uniform, and turn it into your teacher! (we will return original photos) If the form is misplaced, you can print yourself here: Veterans Day Sheet
All entries due by Friday, October 30st, 2026
Please RSVP for Wednesday, Nov. 11th Celebration
❤️🤍💙On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11 @ 10AM, Rice Lake Students are welcome to invite a Veteran in their lives to come to Rice Lake for a celebration.
Students will honor invited Veterans with a short parade. Afterwards, they will be welcomed to the media center for coffee, juice and donuts along with their Rice Lake student(s).
Please check in at the main office.
Thanks for helping us to honor those that have served our country!
2026-2027 Yearbook News
2026-2027 Yearbook Cover Contest
The yearbook cover contest is back! Submissions for student’s original artwork to be featured on the front or back cover of the yearbook is now OPEN!
The 2026-2027 Yearbook theme is:
DREAM BIG! AIM HIGH!
- The contest runs from Oct 26th through Nov 25th
- All submission should be handed in in the front office
- All art work should be on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper, single sided and in color.
- All submissions should reflect the yearbook theme.
- One submission per student
The yearbook committee can’t wait to see each student’s artistic talent for the yearbook covers!
It’s never too early to start thinking about Yearbooks!
It’s never too early to start thinking about Yearbooks!
Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com to get yours ordered and off your to-do list!
Order Deadline: April 2, 2027
Yearbook ID Code: 15092427
There is no guarantee there will be extras to sell here at school at the end of the year. Please make sure to get yours ordered today and save your order confirmation.
PLEASE SHARE YOUR HAWK SOAR CELEBRATION PICTURES FROM LAST FRIDAY!
Attention Parents! We need your pictures for the yearbook! As you take pictures throughout the school year of RLE students, please upload them here for consideration for the yearbook!
Attention Parents:
Parents! We need your pictures for the yearbook! As you take pictures throughout the school year of RLE students, please upload them here for consideration for the yearbook!
Parent pictures: Pictures from Parents
Follow the RLE PTO on Facebook & Instagram!
Save the date for upcoming school events this year!
Dine to Donate: Thursday, Oct 29, 4-8 pm @ Tavern Grill in Blaine
Veterans Day Display: Submissions due: Friday, Oct 30 // Display: Nov 2 - Nov 13
Veterans Day Parade: Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 10:00AM
Play to Donate: Tuesday, Nov 17, 4-8pm @ Grand Slam in Coon Rapids
Family Night @ RLE (Cocoa and Canvas): Friday, Nov 20 @ 6:00 - 8:00PM
Dine to Donate: Monday, Dec 7, 5-9pm pm @ Chipotle in Circle Pines on Lake & Woodland (near Festival Foods)
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.
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 & LEARN
Supporting Every Learner: 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 & LEARN
Student Experience: 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 at isd12.org/centennial-forward.
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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.
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
- Gingerbread House Making
- Breakfast with Santa
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)
Nov. 1 - 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)
Nov. 21 - DASH Volleyball (ages 6-12)
Nov. 21 - Skyhawks Pickleball (ages 6-10)
Nov. 21 - 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. If you have questions regarding these programs, please contact the organizations directly. View the Digital Backpack online.