MARCH NEWSLETTER

This month, we welcome the arrival of spring—a season full of new beginnings, growth, and opportunities to learn and share. In this edition, you’ll find important news, community activities, and helpful resources to support our students and families.

We hope you enjoy reading and that the information inspires you to get involved and connect with everything our school has to offer. Thank you for being a part of our educational family!

IF YOU DO'T WANT YOUR CHILD TO TAKE THE SURVEY, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL TO SIGN THE FORM

University of Colorado’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence

SAFE COMMUNITIES ~ SAFE SCHOOLS ONLINE SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY

Consent Form

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We are asking permission for your student to participate in an online survey that will be administered during the 2025-2026 school year. All students in grades 9-12 are being invited to participate.

The purpose of the survey is to investigate the conditions that exist at your student’s school. Topics include bullying and violence at school; the relationships children have with their parents and teachers; and drug, alcohol or cigarette use by students and their peers. You can see a copy of your student’s survey here:
Test site link: https://www.safe-schools.org/survey-326742 Enter code: 639736

Once you access the test site and enter the school code, select the “Students” survey and click on the ‘continue’ button. You will need to click on “I assent” at the bottom of the page to access the survey. You do not need to enter any data, just click through each page to view the items included on the survey.

The survey will be conducted anonymously. Any and all research information that is collected will be protected against all forms of disclosure, except as required by court order. The identities of all survey participants will not be recorded, and any information that could lead to the identification of individual students completing the survey will be removed.

This survey has no direct risks or benefits to your student. It is hoped that this survey and related research efforts will provide benefits to schools in the form of improved knowledge on the origins, dynamics, and impacts of school violence and on ways to make our schools safer in the face of increased violence.

Research indicates that when schools experience violence, substance use and bullying, learning is hampered, academic performance declines, absenteeism increases and the general well-being of both children and teachers is diminished. This survey allows your student’s school the opportunity to identify its strengths and challenges, and to address problem areas, which could lead to increased academic performance as well as improved well-being for students and staff.

Your student’s participation in this survey is voluntary and without compensation, and he or she may refuse to answer any specific question in the survey. If your student wishes to withdraw from the survey, he or she may do so at any time without giving any reason or explanation. If he or she chooses to withdraw from the survey, any information he or she may have provided prior to withdrawing will not be used.

You have the right to decline your student’s participation in the survey if you wish. If you do decline, your student will be allowed to read, complete school assignments or participate in an alternative activity while the survey is being administered.

The survey is being conducted by our school through an agreement with the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) at the University of Colorado, Boulder. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please feel free to contact Sabrina Arredondo Mattson, PhD at 303-735-1633.

Please check the box below if you DO NOT want your student to participate in the survey and send the letter back to school.

☐ I DO NOT want my student to participate in the survey

Parent Name

University of Colorado’s Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence

SAFE COMMUNITIES ~ SAFE SCHOOLS ONLINE SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY

Consent Form

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We are asking permission for your student to participate in an online survey that will be administered during the 2025-2026 school year. All students in grades 6-8 are being invited to participate.

The purpose of the survey is to investigate the conditions that exist at your student’s school. Topics include bullying and violence at school; the relationships children have with their parents and teachers; and drug, alcohol or cigarette use by students and their peers. You can see a copy of your student’s survey here:
Test site link: https://www.safe-schools.org/survey-326742 Enter code: 190624

Once you access the test site and enter the school code, select the “Students” survey and click on the ‘continue’ button. You will need to click on “I assent” at the bottom of the page to access the survey. You do not need to enter any data, just click through each page to view the items included on the survey.

The survey will be conducted anonymously. Any and all research information that is collected will be protected against all forms of disclosure, except as required by court order. The identities of all survey participants will not be recorded, and any information that could lead to the identification of individual students completing the survey will be removed.

This survey has no direct risks or benefits to your student. It is hoped that this survey and related research efforts will provide benefits to schools in the form of improved knowledge on the origins, dynamics, and impacts of school violence and on ways to make our schools safer in the face of increased violence.

Research indicates that when schools experience violence, substance use and bullying, learning is hampered, academic performance declines, absenteeism increases and the general well-being of both children and teachers is diminished. This survey allows your student’s school the opportunity to identify its strengths and challenges, and to address problem areas, which could lead to increased academic performance as well as improved well-being for students and staff.

Your student’s participation in this survey is voluntary and without compensation, and he or she may refuse to answer any specific question in the survey. If your student wishes to withdraw from the survey, he or she may do so at any time without giving any reason or explanation. If he or she chooses to withdraw from the survey, any information he or she may have provided prior to withdrawing will not be used.

You have the right to decline your student’s participation in the survey if you wish. If you do decline, your student will be allowed to read, complete school assignments or participate in an alternative activity while the survey is being administered.

The survey is being conducted by our school through an agreement with the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) at the University of Colorado, Boulder. If you have any questions regarding the survey, please feel free to contact Sabrina Arredondo Mattson, PhD at 303-735-1633.

Please check the box below if you DO NOT want your student to participate in the survey and send the letter back to school.

☐ I DO NOT want my student to participate in the survey

Parent Name

Bullying is when someone repeatedly hurts, scares, or threatens another person on purpose. It can happen in many ways, like:

1. Physical bullying – hitting, pushing, or taking someone’s things.

2. Verbal bullying – name-calling, teasing, or saying mean things.

3. Social or relational bullying – spreading rumors, excluding someone, or embarrassing them in front of others.

4. Cyberbullying – using phones, social media, or the internet to say mean things or hurt someone.

The key part is that it’s intentional and happens more than once, making the person feel unsafe or unhappy.

Warning Signs of Bullying |

• Unexplained injuries, lost belongings, sudden changes in mood or behavior, and avoidance of school.

What to Do

• Tell a trusted adult (teacher, counselor, parent)

• Don’t retaliate or bully back

• Support the person being bullied

• Keep evidence if online

Remember

• Bullying is never the victim’s fault. Everyone deserves respect and safety.

Healthy Young Minds

We would like to share information about a community counseling resource available to families.

Healthy Young Minds is an independent program that offers counseling services for students, parents, and community members who may be interested in receiving support outside of school hours.

About the Program:

• Counseling for students, parents, and community members

• Services available in person or online

• Sessions may take place at school (if space is available) or off campus

• Payment is handled directly through Medicare or other options

• If cost is a concern, the program works with families to find alternative solutions

  
  

Please Note:
Healthy Young Minds is not affiliated with or provided by the school. This information is shared solely to inform families of a community-based resource that is available

High school and Middle school Art students are participating in the Southern Peaks League Art Show. It will be open to the Public: Friday, March 27th, from 9 AM-3 PM & Saturday, March 28th, from 9 AM-5 PM. I attached the flyer.

Dear Parents and Students,

Want to help your Haskin, Skoglund and High School Music program? Download the Box Top app. Enclosed is a flyer on how you can help earn your music program cash money. Just designate either Haskin or Skoglund when you scan your receipt. It is simple and provides money to the music program.

Go Viking music!

Susan Banning

Box Top Coordinator

Parents Involved for Center Students

Center School District Parent Involvement mission is to empower parents and families to support their children's academic and social-emotional development from the cradle through high school graduation, to college and/or workforce. We will accomplish this by strengthening district, school, family and community partnerships through parental support and education. To ensure that ALL students become productive and responsible citizens, Center School District staff, family members, and community will work together to increase and strengthen family and school partnerships.

Dalia molina is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Vaping and Substance Abuse

Time: Mar 11, 2026 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Keeping Our Schools Safe

At Center Schools, student safety is always our top priority. Like most schools across the country, we use the Standard Response Protocol (SRP).

This is a simple and clear plan that helps everyone—students, staff, and families—know what to do in different situations.

We want you, as parents, to feel confident knowing that your child is learning and practicing these safety steps throughout the year.

👉 [https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html]

✅ The 5 SRP Actions

• Hold – Students stay in their classroom while hallways are kept clear.

  
  

• Secure – Everyone comes inside; learning continues as normal.

  
  

• Lockdown – Doors locked, lights out, students stay quiet and out of sight.

  
  

• Evacuate – Students move safely to another location (like during a fire drill).

  
  

• Shelter – Students take safety steps for severe weather or hazards.

  
  

  
  

By practicing these steps, students and staff are prepared and ready—helping us create a safe place for learning every day.

We’re excited to share that our school is working on bringing our fun Cafecitos to the warehouses! We’ve started planning and are just waiting for the green light to get things rolling. We can’t wait to connect, chat, and share some good vibes with even more of our amazing team. We’re also looking forward to meeting with our wonderful families and community—see you soon for coffee and conversation!

Center Consolidated School District Families:

Starting September 8th the District is initiating an automated system that will send email, texts, and Infinite Campus Inbox messages regarding your students attendance. When a student is marked absent in their class you should receive this automated message. Our goal is to communicate with families regarding their child's attendance in a timely manner. At the Secondary level (Center High and Skogland Middle) if a student is marked with an unexcused tardy a message will be sent starting at 4:20 PM.

If you have questions or concerns regarding who is being contacted please contact the office secretary or make the changes in your Campus profile.

Infinite Campus Parent Log In

Attendance Procedures 2025-2026

Familias del Center Consolidated School District:

A partir del 8 de septiembre, el Distrito implementará un sistema automatizado que enviará correos electrónicos, mensajes de texto y mensajes a través de Infinite Campus sobre la asistencia de sus estudiantes. Cuando un estudiante sea marcado como ausente en su clase, usted recibirá este mensaje automático. Nuestro objetivo es comunicarnos con las familias sobre la asistencia de sus hijos de manera oportuna. En la escuela secundaria (Center High y Skogland Middle), si un estudiante es marcado como ausente sin justificación, se enviará un mensaje a partir de las 4:20 p. m.

Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes sobre a quién se está contactando, comuníquese con la secretaria de la oficina o realice los cambios en su perfil del campus. En la página siguiente se encuentran los procedimientos de asistencia que seguirá el distrito para el año escolar 2025=2026

Inicio de sesión para padres de Infinite Campus

Attendance Procedures 2025-2026

Parent Engagement Corner

Connecting Families. Supporting Students. Building Success Together.

Dear Families,

My name is Dalia Molina, and I am honored to serve as your Parent Engagement Coordinator. My goal is to build strong partnerships between home and school so that every student has the support they need to succeed.

Parent engagement is more than attending events — it is about communication, collaboration, and connection. When families and schools work together, students achieve more academically, socially, and emotionally.

Throughout the year, I will:

• Provide helpful resources and parenting support

• Host parent workshops and family nights

• Connect families with community services

• Support communication between parents and school staff

• Encourage family involvement in school activities

You are your child’s first and most important teacher. Your voice, your involvement, and your partnership matter.

If you ever have questions, need support, or want to get involved, please reach out. I look forward to working together to make this a successful school year for our students and families.

Together, we are stronger.

Warmly,
Dalia Molina
Parent Engagement