Centerview Newsletter
Hello Centerview families!
We are rolling through week three with a lot of GUSTO! We love to see the kiddos running in with smiles each day. Yes, we’ve got some little people still adjusting, and we are responsive to their needs, too!
Tomorrow, join us for our Passport for Learning Event at Centerview Elementary, 5-7 p.m. Come one, come all! This is a night for families to travel through Centerview with your student to guide you through our curricular resources and experience a day in their life. Collect stamps as you visit each learning studio. Our students should turn in their passport at the end of their evening visit for a chance to win a couple of RAZOR scooters to zip around the neighborhood on. We look forward to seeing everyone!
On another note, the first Centerview pulse check of the year is tomorrow, Thursday. Once again this year, we will be conducting occasional pulse checks with our families to gain insights on their current experience at Centerview. We start this Thursday, September 17. Expect an email and/or text message with a few simple questions from Possip, our partner, where you as families can respond in their preferred language. I should have themes and insights to share in next week’s newsletter.
Next week is Spring Lake Park homecoming and spirit week…and dress-up days at Centerview will be:
- Tuesday, September 22: Pajama Day
- Wednesday, September 23: Sports Day
- Thursday, September 24: Crazy, fun, and your favorite hat day
- Friday, September 25: Panther Spirit Day
Also, you can join the SLP community for their homecoming football game against Cambridge-Isanti next Friday, September 25 at 7 p.m. at Panther Stadium. Buy Homecoming football tickets.
As a reminder that there is no school Monday, September 21. Enjoy the long weekend!
Appreciate you all. Reach out if you have any questions!
Take care,
Mike
Passport to Learning Event
Travel through Centerview as your student guides you though SLP's curricular resources and experience a day in their life. Collect stamps as you visit each learning studio. Turn in your passport at the end of your visit for a chance to win a prize.
Who: Centerview families and their student(s)
Where: Centeview Elementary
When: Tomorrow, September 17, 2026
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Watch for the first pulse check of the year tomorrow
Once again this year, we will be doing occasional, informal pulse checks to gain insights about your experience with our school. Watch for the first text/email from Possip, our partner, tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. Respond in your language of choice. You can share praise, needs, questions or ideas. Please choose to leave your name rather than stay anonymous to help us follow up if needed.
Early next week, we will be looking at the results. We'll share trending topics, respond directly to needs, questions and concerns, and share shout outs and feedback with our staff. Thanks - in advance - for taking a few moments to share your experiences.
A new classroom routine: Sit & Watch
This year, every K–6 classroom will use a new strategy called Sit & Watch. This brief routine gives students a chance to pause, observe and prepare to join an activity.
Students may use Sit & Watch in two situations:
- Joining an activity: If a student arrives after an activity has started, they may sit quietly for a minute or two and watch their classmates. This helps them understand what is happening and what is expected before joining the group.
- After a challenging moment: If a student needs a break from a challenging moment, Sit & Watch gives them a brief, calm opportunity to pause and get ready to rejoin the group. The goal is to help students regain self-control and return to learning as quickly as possible.
Students are learning how Sit & Watch works now and practicing the routine, so they know what to expect. Sit & Watch is not meant to shame or isolate students. It is a calm, predictable routine that helps students pause and observe before successfully rejoining their classmates while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Student Collaboration in the Reef
First and second graders in "The Reef" had their first home morning meeting where they talked about expectations. Students have also been creating a reef related project, to display as a reef community. First graders in Mrs. Gustafson's class created seahorses as a class.
PTO Happenings
Thank you to all our families who attended the first PTO Meeting of the year last night. It was wonderful to connect with so many new and returning families. We received a school update and tour from our principal, Mr. Callahan, and discussed upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
The Fun Run is coming up on Tuesday, October 6. Flyers and envelopes will be sent home with students within the next week. This is the only fundraiser for the Centerview PTO to raise money to support students and staff for the school year. Money raised from the Fun Run will go towards exciting things at the school like PTO Events, Graduations, Field Trips Busses, 4th Grade Field Day, Staff Appreciation, and Enrichment Supplies.
We are asking students to talk with their families and friends about raising $5 from 5 people. Pledge money in cash can be placed in the envelope students will receive next week or pledges can be made digitally here. All students will participate in the Fun Run regardless of funds raised.
Our goal is to raise $15,000 and if we meet this goal, we will get to pour a bucket of ice cold water over Mr. Callahan’s head in front of the whole school! Please have your students return their pledge envelopes to their teacher by Monday, October 5, to support the Fun Run.
Families will be invited to attend and watch their students complete the Fun Run, more details to come as the event nears. Volunteers will be needed to make this a successful event, if you are interested in volunteering check the PTO Happenings next week for the SignUp Genius. We look forward to making this event exciting and fun for everyone!
A New Season. A Full Stage. Something for Everyone.
The curtain is ready to rise on the 2026-2027 performing arts season at Spring Lake Park Schools! This year’s lineup of Live on 65 performances and student theater productions offers an exciting mix of exceptional entertainment and homegrown talent. Learn more about this season's shows.
- Spring Lake Park High School fall play - Our Town | October 23-24, 30-31 | Buy Our Town tickets
- Live on 65: We3 + 1 | Monday, November 16 | Buy We3 + 1 tickets
- Westwood Intermediate (grades 5-6) play - The Ice Queen | December 3-4 | Buy The Ice Queen tickets
- Live on 65: After Hours Big Band Holiday Concert | Sunday, December 6 | Buy After Hours Big Band tickets
- Spring Lake Park High School One-Act play - slasreveR neveS | January 15-16
- Live on 65: St. Peter Street Stompers - Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration | Tuesday, February 9 | Buy Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration tickets
- Westwood Middle School (grades 7-8) play - Seussical Junior | February 25-27 | Buy Seussical Junior tickets
- Live on 65: ArcoStrum | Sunday, March 21 | Buy ArcoStrum tickets
- Spring Lake Park High School spring musical | To be announced | April 23-24, 30, May 1-2
- Live on 65: The 70’s Show Featuring Jim Witter | Wednesday, April 28 | Buy The 70’s Show tickets
