The Cub Tribune

Mission Statement

Centennial is an inclusive learning community, ensuring student growth and achievement every day.

Week of October 26, 2026

Issue 11

Parent Teacher Conferences

Conferences are this week! Students dismiss at 11:15 am every day this week.

R.O.A.R. Expectations

You'll notice something new around Centennial this year! We are introducing R.O.A.R. as our school-wide behavior expectations. R.O.A.R. gives our students four clear expectations for how we show up, treat one another, and contribute to a safe and positive learning environment:

R - Ready to Learn

O - Own Your Actions

A - Act Safely

R - Respect Our Community

We will be teaching and practicing these expectations with students throughout the year so that everyone understands what R.O.A.R. looks and sounds like in different areas of our school. We are also replacing Cub Coupons with R.O.A.R. Tickets. Just like before, students can be recognized for demonstrating our school-wide expectations and making positive choices. We are excited to see our Cubs R.O.A.R.!

R.O.A.R. Tickets

Last Week's Winners:

Kindergarten: Heidi, Nayma, Kelias, Evelyn, Omar, Avah, Nash, Prynce

First Grade: Brooklyn, Colton, Sawyer, Anastasiia, Chase, Luna, Lilly, Malakai

Second Grade: JJ, Sachi, Max, Ariah, Luther, Torvi

Third Grade: Jayda, Liam, Zander, Ember, Aitana, Nicholas, Nika, Dakota, Holly, Elliot

Fourth Grade: Alyvia, Ryker, Lillith, Junior, Ryker, Odetta, Violetta, Naomi

Fifth Grade: Elwood, Raylee, Tucker, Emery, Azalea, Ethan

ILC: Erik, Lincoln, River, Valeriano, Mika, Ivana

Have you heard of R.O.A.R. tickets?

Students can earn R.O.A.R. tickets by following R.O.A.R. Expectations. Any adult in the building can hand them out, and each Friday we draw winners from every classroom. Ask your child if they’ve received a R.O.A.R.ticket lately—it’s a fun way to stay connected with what’s happening at school!

School-Wide Prizes

We have filled our jar to our 1/3 mark! Great job, Cubs! This past week, our Centennial Cub walked around our building congratulating each student in each class and gave them another ROAR ticket! Keep earning tickets to help us get to the next prize!

Support at Home

You can help support R.O.A.R. tickets at home by talking with your child about R.O.A.R. Expectations. Ask them how they followed R.O.A.R. expectations at school and celebrate their efforts. Encouraging these positive habits at home helps your child (and our whole school!) earn more R.O.A.R. tickets together.

Behavior Monthly Challenge

October Challenge

Reduce minor write-ups for disruptive behavior by 35% by November 1. We are going to focus on R: Respect Our Community this month. Teachers will be focusing heavily on reteaching that expectation in class. All staff members will be on the lookout to give students ROAR tickets for showing respect to our community! Ask your student how they can respect their school community this month!

Important Schedule Information

Dates to Note

October 26-30 - Early Dismissal, Students leave at 11:15 AM. Conference Week.

November 2 - Late Start, Students arrive at 9:35 am

November 9 - Late Start, Students arrive at 9:35 am

November 11 - NO SCHOOL in honor of Veterans Day

November 16 - Late Start, Students arrive at 9:35 am

November 25-27 - NO SCHOOL. Thanksgiving break.

November 30 - Late Start, Students arrive at 9:35 am

December 7 - Late Start, Students arrive at 9:35 am

December 14 - Late Start, Students arrive at 9:35 am

December 21 - January 1 - NO SCHOOL. Winter Break.

January 4 - 2 HOUR LATE START - Students arrive at 10:35 am

Attendance Matters

CUBS ARE SHOWING UP!

Way to go, Cubs! Last week, 92% of our students were at school 90% or more of the time! That’s something to celebrate!

A big shout-out to our Kindergarten Cubs! They led the way with an amazing 92% of students meeting our attendance goal!

Let’s keep the momentum going, Cubs! Every day at school is a chance to learn, grow, and shine. ✨ Keep showing up and making every day count!

Counselor Corner

This month, our Centennial Cubs learned about peer conflict and ways to solve small problems with friends and classmates.

Students in grades K–2 practiced solving peer conflict scenarios using our Centennial Cub Choice Wheel. Each student also received a Choice Wheel to bring home and share with their grown-ups. Students in grades 3–5 worked in small groups to brainstorm as many ways to solve peer conflict as they could. They then collaborated as a class to combine their ideas and create a list of at least five strategies for handling peer conflict.

At Centennial, we will continue encouraging students to use these strategies to work through small problems with their peers. Our goal is to build students’ confidence in their ability to solve everyday problems, communicate with others, and navigate friendships successfully.

Families, you can help, too! 💚 When your child comes home with a small peer problem, encourage them to think about the strategies they have learned and what they might try before an adult steps in. Of course, we always want students to seek adult help when a problem feels too big, continues to happen, or involves bullying or safety concerns.

Together, we can help our Centennial Cubs grow into confident problem-solvers who know how to look out for one another! 🐻🌲

See the photo for examples!

🎄 Holiday Support at Centennial Elementary

If your family may need support this holiday season, please reach out to me. November 6th is the deadline to request assistance. Applying by this date gives me the most time possible to connect your family with available community resources.

Because resources are extremely limited this year, we kindly ask that only families experiencing extreme financial hardship apply for holiday support. Please understand that submitting a request does not guarantee that we will be able to match your family with a sponsor or provide assistance.

If your family is in a position to provide a gift or support a family in need, we would be incredibly grateful for your help! Your generosity can make a meaningful difference for a Centennial family during the holiday season.

If you would like to submit a request for holiday support or provide support for a student this holiday season email me at: savila@bethelsd.org

Weekend Food Program:

Please complete the following digital form if your family is experiencing significant financial hardship and needs assistance with weekend food.

Please understand that completing this form does not guarantee that your family will receive assistance. Each year, supplies and available resources are extremely limited, and we may not be able to fulfill every request. Centennial Elementary, and the Bethel School District, are not responsible for any food illness or allergen your student might encounter in the food bag.

If you have additional questions email Sarah Avila at savila@bethelsd.org

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Community Resources

If your family is in need of community resources please visit BSD Community & Crisis Resources. If you need assistance with contacting any of these resources please let me know.

Holiday Community Resources 2026

United Way: Dial 2-1-1 from any phone to find most up-to-date resources available
Toys For Tots: Taking information for children aged 0-13. Must apply on their website as follows: https://pierce-county-wa.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx
USPS Operation Santa: https://www.uspsoperationsanta.com/ To participate in the USPS Operation Santa program as a possible recipient of holiday gifts, all you have to do is write a letter, put it in a stamped envelope with a return address, and send it to Santa’s official workshop address. Santa is now accepting letters! Send them in before adoption begins on November 16. Last day to mail letters is December 5.

Toy Rescue Mission - We serve birth to age 15, children that live in Pierce County only, and be able to show proof of low income. Contact them if you qualify. https://toyrescuemission.org/

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House of Matthew - Free Holiday shopping event for Pierce County residents only, and requirements needed. By appointments only https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=728778815946443&set=a.476820307808963

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Salvation Army’s Hope Marches On - Please fill out the Angel Tree Application (https://saangeltree.org/) for your child 0-16 years, for Christmas assistance with help with gifts. You will need to show proof of residency and custody of child. This program is on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is not a guarantee of services.

Did you know the district has its own resource center for families?

The center hosts parenting classes, offers basic need support, financial assistance, hosts community events and offers a community diaper bank. The family center team supports more than 1,000 community members and has provided thousands of dollars in financial assistance for rental, mortgage and utility assistance to local families in need.

It’s an exciting time for the Family Center. They’re reopening this fall after an extensive remodel. Want to learn more? Stop by the Family Center or give them a call at 253-800-6850 or 253-800-6862.

Drop off and Pick Up Guidelines

Tip of the Week

For the safety of our students, please do not pass cars on the left in the car loop unless directed by a staff member to do so. Students sometimes exit from the left side of vehicles, and passing creates a dangerous situation. In addition, two lanes of traffic make it difficult for staff to direct cars and allow buses to enter safely. We appreciate your patience!

Lost and Found

Please make sure to label your child’s clothing with their name so items can be returned quickly. Encourage your child to check the Lost and Found regularly for anything they may have misplaced. Parents are also welcome to look through it when visiting the building. Please note: all unclaimed items will be donated at the end of each month.

Veterans Day Assembly

Personal Electronic Device Policy

Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) are NOT allowed to be used during school hours.

• The purpose of having a cell phone at school is for the student and/or guardian to get ahold of each other before or after school.

• PED use is a disruption to the learning environment and are not allowed during school hours. If the student needs to call home, they need to ask an adult to use the phone in the main office.

• If a PED is used, it is subject to progressive discipline:

First, the student will be asked to put it away and not take it out again. A minor write up will happen and guardians will be contacted.

Second, the PED will be held in the front office for the remainder of the day, and the student will get it back at the end of the day. A minor write up will happen and guardians will be contacted.

Third (and any subsequent time), the PED will be held in the office until a guardian can pick it up from the school. A minor write up will happen and guardians will be contacted.

**Students with medical conditions requiring a cell phone have individualized plans**

Native American Education

Your child may be entitled to participate in the Bethel School District Native American Education Program. For each child who is registered on a 506 Eligibility Certification Form, the district receives Federal Title VI funds to pay for academic assistance for Native American children. In order to be counted as part of this program, a 506 form must be filled out by a parent/guardian of the Native American child. When filling out the form, all parts must be completed. It is not required that a student be enrolled in a tribe if the parents or grandparents are registered.

This 506 Form needs to be filled out only one time as long as your child attends Bethel schools. We will keep all information confidential. Forms are available via the link below, on the Title VI website or by calling Rachael Barger at 253-800-2394 or Grace Leatham at 253-800-2393.

Title VI ED 506 Indian Student Eligibility Certification Form

PTA Corner

District Stories of the Week

Help shape the future of our schools!

Our district is forming a community-led group that will develop a 25-year plan for our schools and facilities. We’re looking for community members with OR without students in school to lead this work. Everyone is welcome to apply. No special background is needed, just a heart for our kids and community. The committee will meet once a month in the evenings. Learn more and apply today at bethelsd.org/cfrrc

2027 Tech & Art Fair Student Design Contest

Attention all Bethel students! Show off your creativity in the Tech & Art Fair Student Design Contest! Submit an original logo design blending technology and art centered around the theme, "Where Ideas Take Shape." Winning designs will be displayed at

the Tech & Art Fair and may be used in various district promotional materials, including t-shirts, posters, maps, and more! On top of that, the class with the highest number of artwork submissions will win a pizza party! This contest is open to all Bethel students in preschool through 12th grade. You can enter by emailing Tess Koning at tkoning@bethelsd.org. Please note that submissions must use your official Bethel student email. Be sure to turn in your original work by Monday, November 16.

Community-backed bond delivers 700,000 square feet of school improvements
With Cedarcrest Middle School students and staff temporarily at the old Bethel High School, demolition crews have cleared the old Cedarcrest site and are already going vertical with the new building. What began as a school modernization has evolved into a complete rebuild, thanks to careful planning and additional state funding secured through our voter-approved 2019 School Construction Bond. It’s one of many projects funded thanks to our community. Since the approval of the 2019 bond, our district has added nearly 700,000 square feet of new or improved space. That represents 249 classrooms! https://www.bethelsd.org/resources/news-article/~board/headlines/post/community-backed-bond-delivers-700000-square-feet-of-school-improvements

Transportation Hiring Event: November 10

We are looking for bus drivers and bus assistants to join our amazing Transportation team! Our next hiring event will be on November 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. at our Transportation Service Center (5625 192nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98375). At these events there are opportunities for on-the-spot interviews and potential day-of job offers. We hope to see you there!

Bethel Rec Updates

Centennial Bell Schedule

Click on the image to see our daily schedule.

Centennial Student Handbook

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Centennial Facebook Page

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Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Athletics and Security: 253.800.4303; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Executive Director of Special Education: 253.800.2300; Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Director of Equity and Achievement: 253.800.2019. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387.

Centennial Elementary

Email: kteal@bethelsd.org
Website: https://ces.bethelsd.org/
Location: 24353 Mathias Road East, Graham, WA, USA
Phone: (253) 800-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Centennial-Elementary-1861247970566435

Mission Statement Mission Statement

Parent Teacher Conferences Parent Teacher Conferences

R.O.A.R. Expectations R.O.A.R. Expectations

R.O.A.R. Tickets R.O.A.R. Tickets

Have you heard of R.O.A.R. tickets?

School-Wide Prizes

Support at Home

Behavior Monthly Challenge Behavior Monthly Challenge

October Challenge

Important Schedule Information Important Schedule Information

Dates to Note Dates to Note

Attendance Matters Attendance Matters

Counselor Corner Counselor Corner

Drop off and Pick Up Guidelines Drop off and Pick Up Guidelines