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Dear Families,

I wanted to remind you that our 3rd through 5th grade students will begin taking the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) next week. These assessments are an important way for us to measure how well students are understanding and applying the state standards in reading and math.

Our goal is for every student to feel comfortable, confident, and ready when they sit down to take these tests. You can help support that at home with a few simple steps:

• Make sure they get a good night’s sleep before each test day.
• Provide a healthy breakfast to help them stay focused.
• Encourage them to try their best, and let them know it’s normal to feel a little nervous.
• Talk about the test in a calm and supportive way, without adding pressure.
• Remind them to read each question carefully and take their time.
• Be sure your child arrives to school on time.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to help your child succeed. If you have any questions about the MCA tests, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or your child’s teacher.

Go Cougars!

Mike Macken

April

• 13th: Parent Input Grid closes @ 3PM Click HERE
• 14th: CPTA Meeting @ 6PM
• 15th - 16th: MCA Reading Testing (Gr 3-5)
• 18th: No School
• 22nd - 23rd: MCA Math Testing (Gr 3-5)
• 22nd: 2025-26 Kindergarten Roundup 5:30PM-7PM
• 25th: 2nd Grade Music Concert @ 2:30PM
• 28th: Book Fair Starts (goes through May 5th)
• 29th - 30th: MCA Science Testing (Gr 5 Only)

May

• 4th: CPTA Spring Festival
• 16th: 1st Grade Track / Field Day (1:50PM - 3:30PM)
• 21st: 5th Grade Track / Field Day @ CHS
• 23rd: 5th Grade Wax Museum (2-3PM)
• 26th: No School / Memorial Day
• 30th: 1st Grade MN Zoo Field Trip
• 30th: 4th Quarter PBIS Assembly @ 3:05pm

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 2024-2025 District Student Calendar and the 2024-2025 Elementary Student Letter Day Calendar.

• Join us next Tuesday 4/15 at 6pm for our monthly meeting. In person at the library or virtual via this link. We'll be working on upcoming events including the spring festival and the book fair.
• Mark your calendars for the Spring Book Fair, April 28 - May 5. Volunteer shift sign up and e-wallet links coming soon.

And of course be sure to plan on joining the fun at the Spring Festival on Sunday, May 4th! You can still sign up for the color run (wear your own white shirt) here.

The MCAs are coming up in April for our 3rd - 5th graders. Please plan appointments and absences, when possible, around the below dates to provide the best environment for testing and fewest interruptions for testers.

Testing will take place in the morning on the following days:

Grades 3-5:

• Tuesday, April 15th
• Wednesday, April 16th
• Tuesday, April 22nd
• Wednesday, April 23rd

Grade 5 Only (Science)

• Tuesday, April 29th
• Wednesday, April 30th

We'd like to invite you to attend our Kindergarten Round-Up on Tuesday, April 22nd from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. This fun event will take place at Centerville Elementary!

This is a great opportunity to

· meet our teachers and supporting staff

· visit our classrooms

· tour our school

· participate in fun activities

· and see what a day in Kindergarten looks like!

For you and your kindergartener to get the most out of this experience, we ask that only parents and kindergarteners attend this event if possible.

Click HERE for the invite and insight into Kindergarten. We look forward to having you join us for a fun-filled evening!

If you have questions, please contact Tanya Buescher @ 763.792.5800 or tbuescher@isd12.org

GRASP (gr. K-8) is a summer academic correspondence program aimed at helping students maintain skills they learned this school year. New this year is an option to skip the mailing process with access to the GRASP scoring app for parents to get instant results for each unit! The deadline to register for GRASP is April 25.

After School Youth Soccer (gr. 3-5) details vary by school, visit us online for full details.

The Summer Activity Guide is open for registration! Here are just some of the new offerings:

· More Than Pink Sampler (gr. 3-6)

· Growing & Cooking with the Sun (entering gr. K-6)

· Wizards Escape Room (entering gr. 3-6)

· Chess N Motion (entering gr. 1-5)

· Spanish Summer Camp (entering gr. 1-5)

· Papier Mache Day (ages 5-12)

· Snacks for After School (entering gr. 3-6)

· Warrior Boot Camp (entering gr. 1-6)

· Centennial Youth Theater: Alice in Wonderland (entering gr. 7-9)

· So much more! Visit us online isd12.ce.eleyo.com.

More:

Apr. 18- Intensive Sewing Class (ages 8-13)

Apr. 21- Tenicity Beginner Group Tennis (ages 5-16)

Apr. 26- DASH T-Ball Tykes Camp (ages 2-7)

Apr. 29- Skyhawks Baseball Tots (ages 5-7)

May 3- Skyhawks Pickleball (ages 5-10)

May 5- DASH After School Multi-Sport & Games Camp (gr. K-5)

May 12- Karate (ages 7-12)

Go online to view all 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. Go online to view the Digital Backpack.

The Centennial Area Education Foundation would like to invite you to the Denim & Diamonds Gala! Join us May 3 at the Dellwood Barn for an incredible evening of food, fun and raising funds for Centennial Schools and our students. Wear your best Denim or Diamonds. Reserve tickets by April 25 and learn more at www.thecaefoundation.org. Fund-the-Need will support Pre-K - grade12 Art Programs in the Centennial School District. If you are unable to attend, please consider a Gala Sponsorship or a donation to Fund-the- Need.

Centennial Schools is partnering with Homeland Health Specialists to provide school vaccinations to Centennial students, Pre-K and up!

DATE: May 15, 2025
LOCATION: District Office, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines (Door S15)
TIME:

• 11:00am-1:00pm: Pre-registered CHS/CALC/PINES/JOURNEY students only (16 years and older) with parent consent + students, 18 years and older. Parent/guardian does not need to be present as consent for immunization is received during registration process.
• 3:00pm-7:00pm: Pre-K and up (pre-registration preferred, walk-ins welcome). Parent/guardian must be present unless the student is 16 years or older with pre-registration completed. Parental permission is not required for students 18 years and older.

How do I Pre-Register?
Click here to pre-register or scan the QR code.

Early Childhood Family Education Offerings

ECFE is a place for families with children from birth to age 5 to grow together! We offer regular weekly classes, short-term themed classes, drop-in, and one-time classes. Classes include a discussion with a parent educator so that parents can learn alongside their children and offer each other ideas and support.

April 15: Online class information available at https://earlychildhood.isd12.org/programs/ecfe

May 15: Online registration opens for classes during the 2025-26 school year. Sign up via https://isd12.ce.eleyo.com/

June 1: Families are notified of class placements.

Registration remains open after June 1 for remaining spots.

All are welcome! ECFE is for everyone!

REMINDERS

School Board hosts Listening Session in April

In ongoing efforts to gather feedback from stakeholders, the School Board hosts Listening Sessions quarterly. The sessions provide the opportunity for community members, staff, parents, and students to meet informally with board representatives and the superintendent to discuss topics in the schools. The next Listening Session be held on April 21, 5:30 pm-6:15 pm in the District Office Board Room.

Renewal of Operating Referendum via Board Approval

Centennial Schools is committed to providing high-quality education and resources for our students. As part of this commitment, the Centennial School Board is considering the renewal of an existing Operating Levy first approved by voters in 2015. Under Minnesota State Statute, school districts may renew an existing Operating Referendum once—keeping the same per-pupil amount and duration—through School Board approval.

The 2015 Operating Levy provides $164.19 per student, generating $1.17 million annually for Centennial Schools. These funds support staff salaries and benefits, help maintain smaller class sizes, and provide classroom and programming resources for students. The levy is set to expire on June 15, 2025. Continuation of this levy is not an increase in taxes. If not renewed, the District will need to adjust its budget to account for the $1.17 million in lost funding for the 2026-2027 school year.

To ensure transparency and community engagement, a formal presentation and opportunity for public comment will be held during the regular School Board Meeting on Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM. The Board is scheduled to take action on the renewal at its meeting on May 19, 2025.

Early Childhood Screening

(Requirement for students going to Kindergarten in September 2025)

It’s not too late to register for Early Childhood Screening! Early Childhood Screening is a free, simple check of a young child's health and development. The program connects parents and children to early childhood programs and community resources. Screening should be done between the ages of 3 and 5 years old and is required for public school attendance. It does not determine kindergarten readiness. The last screening of the school year will be held May 1, 2025. To schedule an appointment, please click here . If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to email ecscreening@isd12.org or call the Early Childhood office at 763-792-6120.

We’re hiring!
Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! Centennial Schools is hiring for the 2025-26 school year. See the Centennial website for information.

Email: tbuescher@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/cve
Location: 1721 Westview Street, Centerville, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.5800