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Hello Rice Lake Families! We are down to the final hours for our Hawks Soar Fundraiser and we have currently raised over $24,000!

Reminder: Our fundraiser ends today, Friday, Sept 25. School-wide, classroom, and individual prizes will be distributed over the next 2 weeks. If you still have yet to register your student, take a few minutes today to register them below! There are many individual and classroom prizes based on simply signing up!

On Friday, October 2 all RLE students will participate in our Hawks Soar Celebration during school hours. Families are welcome to celebrate their students and our fundraiser by attending the fun run! Your student's teacher will communicate information regarding the fun run schedule.

Our celebration is always a huge hit and a nice way to cap off the hard work; however, it takes many hands to help our event run smoothly. See the link below for volunteer opportunities and reach out to the RLPTO with any questions.

Wednesday, 9/30: Wear your hawk gear (or Blue and Green)

Thursday, 10/1: Centennial (or Red and Black) spirit day

Friday, 10/2: Grade level color day

PreK: Red

Kindergarten: Orange

1st Grade: Purple

2nd Grade: Pink

3rd Grade: Yellow

4th Grade: Green

5th Grade: Blue

Come join us on Thursday, October 1st from 6PM - 7PM at Centennial Middle School.

This informative session combines the latest brain research, with realistic strategies to help your family create healthy digital habits.

Click HERE to view the flyer and learn more.

Visit Rice Lake Elementary’s Scholastic website for information on how to create an eWallet for your student. eWallets are the easiest way for students to shop at the Fall Book Fair when their classrooms visit between October 8 - 14.

Have leftover funds from a previous book fair? Log in to your Scholastic account to find unspent funds which are saved to your eGift Card. The eGift Card can be used to fund a new eWallet for the Fall Book Fair or shop online with Scholastic.

Thursday, Oct. 8th - After school until 7:00pm

Tuesday, Oct. 13th - After school until 7:00pm

We still need Volunteers to help the Book Fair run smoothly.

Daytime and evening adult volunteers are needed, please sign up below.

If your student would like to try out for Student Council they need to turn their applications in to their teachers by October 9th!

Students must be in grades 2nd-5th.

Students will do presentations and vote in their classrooms for 2 representatives.

The 2 elected students from each classroom will be announced on October 26th! First Student Council meeting will be on November 4th!

Thank you to everyone who ordered from Pizza T last week for the first Dine-to-Donate for this school year. Your purchases helped us to raise over $300 for the school. Great job everyone! Keep an eye out next week for October’s event!

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.

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

On social more than email? Follow the RLPTO on Facebook & Instagram to keep up on events and important reminders.

• Hawks Soar Fundraiser: Ends TODAY!

• Hawks Soar Celebration: Friday, Oct 2 (during school hours)

• Play to Donate: Tuesday, Oct 6, 5-8pm - The Fun Lab in Blaine

• Fall Conferences: Thursday, Oct 8 & Tuesday, Oct 13

• Fall Book Fair: Thursday, Oct 8 - Wednesday, Oct 14

• 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: Friday, Nov 20 @ 6:00 - 8:00PM

Question 1 is a districtwide operating levy that would help maintain teachers, programs, services, reasonable class sizes, and daily operations.

• ELEMENTARY: classroom teachers, literacy and math support, special education, and multilingual learner services.
• MIDDLE SCHOOL: core instruction, counselors and student supports, exploratory learning and activities.
• HIGH SCHOOL/ALC: a broad course range, career-connected and advanced learning, counseling, fine arts and co-curricular opportunities.

Review the needs and financial information at isd12.org/centennial-forward.

Join us for a walking tour of Centennial High School and Centennial Elementary to learn more about the two referendum questions and see the areas identified through the Centennial Forward planning process.

• Upcoming Tours
• Thursday, October 8 at 6 p.m.
• Location: Meet in the Learning Commons at Centennial High School (4757 North Road, Circle Pines)
• During the tour, community members will have an opportunity to learn more about:
• The two referendum questions on the November 2026 ballot
• How proposed improvements address identified district needs
• How school spaces and facilities support students, staff, and the community

Preparing students for tomorrow begins with meaningful learning today. See how Centennial students build knowledge, solve problems, collaborate and explore future pathways through engaging learning experiences.

Learning environments shape the student experience every day. See how flexible, functional spaces can support collaboration, individualized learning and the many ways students learn today.

Minnesota law requires children enrolled in childcare, early childhood education, or school to be immunized against certain diseases, unless the child is medically or non-medically exempt. If proper documentation is not provided, students will be unable to attend school after October 30, 2026. Contact your student’s school with questions.

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District. No experience necessary; training provided.

Available substitute positions (apply at My Kelly):

• Substitute Teachers: To qualify, you must have bachelor’s degree with MN Teaching or Substitute License; you can obtain a Short Call License if you have a bachelor’s degree.
• Substitute Paraprofessionals: To qualify, you must have a HS Diploma/GED.

Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. Application information for these positions can be found on the Centennial website.

Wolf Howl Bonfire (all ages/family)

Meet and learn about some of Minnesota’s most fascinating wildlife during a bonfire program at the Wildlife Science Center, including wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes and more. Sit fireside and roast marshmallows while listening for the wolves. This activity is held Friday, Sept. 25.

Clay: Monster Mash (ages 7+)

Join Stacy to build and paint your own silly monster keepsake. Your piece will be fired at the studio and ready to pick-up in a couple of weeks. Enjoy the fun and relaxation of working with clay. This activity is held Oct. 10 at Blue Turtles Art and Wellness.

More happening soon:

Sept. 29 - Say it in Song Spanish (gr. 1-5)

Oct. 5 - Karate (ages 4-12)

Oct. 10 - Family LEGO Night (all ages/family)

Oct. 12 - Camp Rock Musical Theater (ages 7-11)

Oct. 14 - Skyhawks Floor Hockey (ages 3-8)

Oct. 24 - DASH Volleyball (ages 6-12)

Oct. 24 - Skyhawks Basketball (ages 3-12)

Oct. 26 - Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)

Oct. 29 - Fencing (gr. 2-8)

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.