The Cub Tribune

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

Issue 9

📣 Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Ups Are Now Open!

It’s time to schedule your fall conference! This year, conferences will be scheduled through your ParentVUE app.

📝 Here’s how to sign up:

1️⃣ Log in to your ParentVUE account and select your student.

2️⃣ Click on the “Conference” tab, then the “Parent Teacher Conferences” link in the top right corner.

3️⃣ You’ll see your student’s name, conference name, staff member, and available dates.

4️⃣ Tap “Select an available conference time” to open the calendar and choose your preferred time slot. 5️⃣ Once selected, your time will turn purple and appear under “Meeting Scheduled.”

6️⃣ You can even email yourself a copy of your schedule by clicking “Send Schedule.”

We can’t wait to meet with you and celebrate your child’s learning! 💙

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.!

Last Week's Winners:

Kindergarten: Matthias, Zain, Celene, Kenna, Carter, Brooke, Melissa, Emiliano

First Grade: Dixie, Mark, Hlib, Carter, Hazel, Manny, Ashlyn, Taevion

Second Grade: Eddie, Dane, Raiden, Perla, Sebastian, Semret, Sami, Elijah

Third Grade: Alex, Nora, Miles, Itzel, Magdalyn, Rosalee, Eian, Dax, Lucious, Raelynn

Fourth Grade: Aiden, Alyssa, Annibelle, Ethan

Fifth Grade: Kourtney, Tez, Zuri, Titus, Chris, Ariana, Max, Peyton

ILC: Annelyse, Eleanor, Cali-Mae, Noel, Mina, Jaxton

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!

October 12 - Late Start, Doors Open at 9:35 am

October 16 - NO SCHOOL, Waiver Day #1

October 19 - Early Dismissal, Students leave at 11:15 AM. Grade Prep Day.

October 23 - Picture Day

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

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 Fifth Grade Cubs! They led the way with an amazing 95% 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!

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.

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.

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**

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

Earthquake highlights importance of school drills

The recent 4.2 magnitude earthquake on the Kitsap Peninsula was a quiet reminder of why safety is job one here in Bethel. While most of us in the district didn’t feel a thing, the event was a good reminder of why we train our students and staff for the unexpected long before an emergency happens. Just as fire drills trained earlier generations to react without hesitation, today’s routine safety practice ensures our kids learn how to handle modern emergency situations. Earthquake drills are one of the many we practice, alongside fire and lockdown drills, so that responding calmly becomes natural. https://www.bethelsd.org/resources/news-article/~board/headlines/post/earthquake-highlights-importance-of-school-drills

Elementary breakfast and lunch menu: October 2026

What's on the menu for October? Our elementary school lunch menus can always be found at bethelsd.org/meals

Community support strengthens district athletic programs

From Art Crate Field to the bright lights of college stadiums and beyond, our student-athletes are finding that athletics provides opportunities that stretch far beyond the scoreboard. Student-athletes gain essential life skills, including time management, teamwork, and resilience. For sports without dedicated home facilities, like swimming, bowling, and golf, athletes demonstrate discipline by traveling late into the evening for practices and meets. All this helps our young athletes build a foundation for long-term success.

https://www.bethelsd.org/resources/news-article/~board/headlines/post/community-support-strengthens-district-athletic-programs

Cookie Grandma’s sweet tradition keeps Cedarcrest connected

Wednesdays at Cedarcrest Middle School come with a special kind of warmth, courtesy of a beloved community member known fondly across the building as “Cookie Grandma.” Every single week, Joyce bakes and delivers homemade cookies for the school staff. Her weekly visits are a tradition, extending to the elementary and high schools her grandchildren have attended over the years. https://www.bethelsd.org/resources/news-article/~board/headlines/post/cookie-grandmas-sweet-tradition-keeps-cedarcrest-connected

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