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Centerville Families,

Thank you to everyone who attended conferences last night and to those who are signed up to meet next week. It is always so great to see our families in the building investing in their child’s future.

Conferences are a valuable opportunity to hear more about your child’s strengths, growth, and effort, and to talk about how we can work as a team to support their continued progress. As a former Centerville parent and now your principal, I truly believe what makes Centerville so special is that strong sense of community.

Teachers know and care deeply about each child. Parents want what is best for their children. Together, we come alongside our students to help them grow as learners and as people.

As we lean into the final four months of school, I encourage you to continue partnering with your child’s teacher in helping your child become a stronger reader. Reading is foundational to success, and in elementary school, families can make a tremendous difference.

The good news is we do not have to be experts. A couple of simple routines can have a big impact. Below you will find two easy, high-impact strategies that can help make reading easier and more meaningful for your child. One is specifically for kindergarten students, where strong letter identification is critically important. The other applies to all grade levels and focuses on building comprehension and fluency.

The best part is that it does not have to be a heavy lift. Ten to fifteen minutes a night can make a significant difference over time.

Thank you again for your participation in conferences and for working together to help your child grow.

Have a fabulous weekend,

Go Cougars!

Mike Macken

• Feb 10: Spring Conferences (4PM - 8PM)
• Feb 13: No School - Staff Development
• Feb 16: No School - President's Day
• Feb 20: Winter Dance (6PM - 7:30 PM)
• March 9 - 13: No School - Spring Break

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 2025-2026 Elementary Student Letter Day Calendar.

Monday - 2/9 - Athlete Day

• Sports/Workout Gear

Tuesday 2/10 - Gold Medal Day

• Dress to Impress

Wednesday 2/11 - Rest & Recovery Day

• Pajama Day

Thursday 2/12 - Teamwork Day

• PK - Brown
• Kindergarten - Blue
• 1st - Yellow
• 2nd - Black
• 3rd - Green
• 4th - Red
• 5th - Orange

CPTA is looking forward to fueling our CVE teachers for conferences in February!

• If you would like to help contribute to the conference meals, please visit our Sign Up to see the donation requests: https://signup.com/go/vXtpARL
• Please ensure any donations are at CVE by 3pm the day of the conference.

Save the Date! The Winter Dance will be held on Friday, February 20th, from 6:00–7:30 PM.

• We’re looking for volunteers to help make the dance a success—please sign up if you’re able to help!

The CPTA would love to keep families in the loop about upcoming events and activities. If you would like to receive updates, please take a moment to join our email list. It’s the easiest way to stay connected and learn about all the fun things happening at the school.

I am excited to help create a community of lifesavers and am asking you to join me.

This year, we have an important goal to have 100% of our families learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR! It only takes a few minutes to learn, and it can make all the difference in an emergency.

1. Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or Android or by clicking HERE.
2. Be a hero: Send 10 texts TODAY to help save lives.
3. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR, and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!

By signing up and raising funds, you can help us earn gift certificates for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health & wellness of our school community.

Let’s work together to create a community of lifesavers. Thank you for your support in helping us achieve this incredible goal!

• Conference Dates: February 5th & 10th (4-8PM)
• Contact your teacher(s) if any changes to your conference day/time are needed.

• CLICK HERE to order now. Books are selling out fast!
• Personalization is a great way to make the book uniquely yours.
• If you want to add this to your book, it is due no later than January 31st.

Centerville Elementary will practice the Lockdown Protocol on Tuesday, February 3rd. Additional safety information, including information on the protocols and guidance for families, can be found on the Centennial website.

Family Open Gym (ages 2-12 with adult) Get active and play games such as soccer, football and basketball inside the gyms at Centennial Middle School, Sunday, Feb. 15, 3-5 pm.

More happening soon:

Feb. 16- Spark Equestrian Day Camp (ages 6-12)

Feb. 19- Winter Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)

Feb. 24- Freakiest Friday Musical Theater (ages 7-11)

Feb. 28- Comic Book Creation (ages 9+)

Wings of Fire Art Workshop (ages 9+)

Skyhawks Basketball Camp (ages 5-10)

Mar. 2- Floor is Lava Adventure Challenge (ages 5-12)

Karate (ages 4-12)

Mar. 3- The Art in Games (gr. 3-5)

Conquer Ninja Rec Team (ages 6-13)

Mar. 5- Skyhawks Floor Hockey (ages 5-7)

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.

We want to hear from you!

Just a reminder, the Centennial School District's annual survey closes on Sunday, February 8 at 9:00 p.m. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete this short survey at the link below. We value your feedback and will use this data as we plan for the 2025-26 school year. Please know all responses will remain confidential. Thank you for your participation!

• Survey in English
• Survey in Hmong
• Survey in Oromo
• Survey in Somali
• Survey in Spanish

Centennial Preschool registration is underway

The Centennial School District offers high-quality part-day and full-day preschool experiences designed to prepare students, ages 3-5, and their families for success in kindergarten. Our 4-Star Parent Aware rated program teaches both academic and social skills using a “learning-through-play” philosophy. Full-day classrooms are located at each of the elementary schools in the Centennial School District; part-day classrooms, including our Outdoor Explorers class, are at the Early Childhood Center. Registrations received between February 2 – February 22 will be included in the placement lottery. Registration will remain open after the lottery for remaining seats. Preschool Program and Registration Information can be found here.

It’s not too late to register for early childhood screening!

Early childhood screening is a requirement for students going to kindergarten in September 2026.

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. We still have the following monthly screening dates available:

• March 5
• April 10
• May 7

Schedule an appointment here . If you have any questions or need assistance, send an email to ecscreening@isd12.org or call the Early Childhood office at 763-792-6120.

School Board hosts listening session on February 9

In ongoing efforts to gather feedback from stakeholders, the School Board is hosting a Listening Sessions for the public on February 9, 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. in the District Board Room. Listening Sessions are held throughout the school year. 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. Listening Sessions increase communication and engagement work that reflects the district’s commitment to excellence. Additional sessions to seek input/perspective on topics established by the Board would be scheduled as a special or additional Board Listening Session. More information can be found on the Centennial website.

The Centennial Area Education Foundation proudly presents its 25th Anniversary annual Gala, Art & Soul. The Gala will be held on March 28, 2026 at Bunker Hills Golf Club. Proceeds from the gala continue to provide grants and scholarships to our students, schools, and community. Bring your friends and family for a night of fun. The event includes social hour, dinner, silent and live auctions, games, music, and dancing. Tickets are now available. Early bird pricing until February 14. For opportunities to donate, sponsor and purchase tickets or volunteer for this fun event, see the CAEF website.

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