Centerview Newsletter
Hello Centerview families!
What a fun week celebrating SLP homecoming across the district this past week, concluding with a Panther win on Friday night! Thanks for having the kiddos ready each day!
We kicked off $5 from 5 people PTO Fundraiser last week, and our students and families have started off with gusto and strong interest! We are certainly on our way in meeting the goal of $15,000 to support field trips, school community activities, and opportunities for increased student and family engagement. Be sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 6 when we will have the annual family FUNdraiser FUN run. More information in today’s newsletter. Thank you for your efforts and keen interest in supporting our school community.
Below, in today’s CV newsletter, there also is some background on the school funding question every Minnesotan will see on their election ballot this fall. The question asks Minnesotans to vote on changes in how money in the Permanent School Fund is distributed. If approved, the change would provide additional funding to public school districts, including our schools. It would not increase taxes. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to learn more.
Conferences are right around the corner. Yes, Tuesday night October 13 and a full day on Wednesday, October 14. We’ll follow that up with another evening on Thursday, October 22. Information has been and will be shared in your child’s weekly Friday classroom communication. You will also find a conference link sign up below. We hope to have 100% participation.
Sign up for parent teacher conferences.
Remember next week is a short week for students. There is no school for students on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 as our staff engages in professional learning.
Enjoy the fall weather and reach out if you have any questions!
Take care,
Mike
Need to report an absence?
- Call your school's attendance line, 763-600-5509 or
Report an absence through Campus Parent Portal
Log in to Campus Parent Portal
On the main menu (on the left), click on MORE
Click on ABSENT REQUEST
Check the box by your student’s name.
Complete the form.
Select the Absent Type and Start Date and End Date and the number of days your student will be absent.
Enter Comments to inform the school office of any details.
Click SUBMIT
Get required immunizations before October 31
Immunizations must be up to date by October 31, or students must, by law, be excluded from school and all school-sponsored activities. Staff members in the health office are reaching out to notify students and families of missing vaccines and/or exemption forms.
Families may sign up for any school required vaccines at the SLP hosted Immunization Clinic on October 26 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at the District Services Center. This event is open to all students. It is free for those who qualify and insurance is also accepted. Register for the Student Vaccination Event.
Vaccines include:
- Covid-19
- Influenza
- Hib
- Meningococcal
- DTaP
- Tdap
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- MMR
- Polio
- Varicella
Kindergarten Visit Days
If you or someone you know – friends, family, neighbor – have a child entering kindergarten for the 2027-2028 school year, please help spread the word about upcoming Kindergarten Visit Days! RSVP for the Kindergarten Visit Day.
During this visit:
- Get a first look at school
- Take a guided tour with the principal
- Enjoy a snack in the cafeteria
- Meet and play with other future kindergarteners
- Connect with other families
- Ask questions and learn what to expect next year
Choose a visit:
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
- Woodcrest Spanish Immersion
- Wednesday, October 28, 2027, 10-10:45 a.m.
- Centerview Elementary
- Northpoint Elementary
- Park Terrace Elementary
Upcoming parent group meetings - New groups forming
In addition to school-based Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs), there are several districtwide family engagement groups that meet regularly throughout the year and are facilitated by school staff and parents/guardians in partnership. Each group has its own unique goals and structure; however, all share the common purpose of building a sense of trust and community while partnering in support of Spring Lake Park Schools students.
Somali/African Immigrant Parent Group - Initial Planning Meeting (New group)
Tuesday, October 6, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Spring Lake Park District Services Center, 1415 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
This group is designed for Somali/African Immigrant families to have opportunities to learn about one another’s cultures and lived experiences. The group will work to foster authentic relationships and dialogue and bridge connections among home, school, and community to support learning. The group is open to all.
Please let us know if you are coming using this RSVP form. Dinner will be provided.
- Contact: Nadifo Ali (Somali) email: nali3@district16.org
African American Parent Group - Initial Planning Meeting (New group)
Tuesday, October 13, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Westwood Intermediate and Middle School - Den, 711 91st Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55434
This group is designed for African American/Black-identifying families to have opportunities to learn about one another’s cultures and lived experiences. This group will work to foster authentic relationships and dialogue and bridge connections among home, school, and community to support learning. The group is open to all.
- Please let us know if you are coming using this RSVP form. Dinner will be provided.
- Contact: Diondre Green and Dorothy Williams (African American) email: dgreen@district16.org
Grupo de habla Hispana de SLP
¡Te invitamos al grupo de padres y personal hispanohablantes de Spring Lake Park! Un espacio para crear comunidad, compartir ideas, resolver dudas y apoyarnos durante el año escolar. ¡Todas las familias son bienvendias! Familias con estudiantes de Pre-K a 12 grado Nos reunimos 2 veces al mes, en persona o en línea, con horarios de mañana y tarde. En reuniones presenciales ofrecemos cena y cuidado de niños.
- ¡Comunícate con nosotros para conocer nuestras próximas actividades at hispanohablante@district16.org or 763-600-5618.
Native American Parent Group
Wednesday, October 7, 5-6:30 p.m. at Woodcrest Spanish Immersion, 880 Osborne Road NE, Fridley, MN 55432. Dinner is provided.
Any family in the district who self-identifies as Native American is welcome to take part in this group which builds community while advising school staff on how best to serve Native students throughout the district. Committee meetings also include opportunities for families to explore important aspects of Native cultures, traditions and histories.
- Contact: Autumn Person (White Earth Ojibwe) email: APerso@District16.org
Celebrating Dot Day
Mrs. Gustafson's class recently celebrated Dot Day. What is dot day you may ask? Dot Day is inspired by the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. In the story, Vashti thinks she cannot draw, so her teacher encourages her to simply make a mark and see where it takes her. Vashti starts with one small dot, but then discovers that she can create many wonderful things.
The story teaches us that we don’t have to be perfect to be successful. Sometimes we just need to be brave enough to try. When we believe in ourselves and keep going, we may discover talents and ideas we didn’t know we had.
For first graders, Dot Day is a reminder that everyone can create, everyone has important ideas, and everyone can make their own special mark. It also teaches us to encourage others and help them believe in themselves.
Statewide School Funding on the Ballot This Fall; No New Taxes
Minnesota voters will decide this fall whether to change how money from the state’s Permanent School Fund is distributed to public schools. If approved, the change would provide additional funding to public school districts, including Spring Lake Park Schools. It would not increase taxes.
The proposed amendment would change how the annual distribution from the fund is calculated. If the amendment passes, Spring Lake Park Schools is expected to receive about $33 more per student, or approximately $200,000. Leaving the question blank has the same effect as voting No. Learn more about the Permanent School Fund ballot question.
