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Well it looks like I am going to be suiting up to be the Rice Lake Hawk soon and students will have a school wide pajama day this coming Monday.

The kids are doing a fantastic job with our PTO fall Fundraiser! We are so close to the half-way mark of our 20-thousand dollar goal.

Thank you to all of the students and families for your hard work.

Make sure to take a look below and mark your calendars for our upcoming events. Our Book Fair will be here before you know it and don't miss our Growing Up Digital presentation next week.

Have a great weekend! Go Hawk!

Mr. Carlson

It is the school’s expectation that cell phones remain in the student’s backpack throughout the day, including while on the bus.

If your student wears a smart watch and it becomes a distraction to his/her learning or the learning of others, or if it impacts the security of students, a parent/guardian will be notified. Devices like smart watches should not be used as a method of communication during the school day. If a student is sick or needs to contact a parent, they must go through the office to do so. As with anything of value, the school is not liable for theft or damage.

We appreciate your help in partnering with us to make Rice Lake a great learning community.

If you have any questions regarding the policy, please reach out to Mr. Carlson.

Hello Rice Lake Families! We are one week into our Hawks Soar Fundraiser and we have currently raised over $ 9,730! This means we have unlocked our first and second school wide prizes: Mr. Carlson will be the HAWK for a day! And on Monday, Sept. 25th the kids have earned a Pajama Day!

We want to thank each and every one of you for your efforts so far, and we cannot wait to see what week 2 brings!

Reminder: Our fundraiser ends on Friday, Sept. 25. School-wide, classroom, and individual prizes will be distributed over the next 2 weeks. If you have not already, please visit our fundraising site to register your student(s) There are many individual and classroom prizes based on simply signing up!

On Friday, October 2 all RLE students will participate in our Hawks Soar Celebration during school hours. Families are welcome to celebrate their students and our fundraiser by attending the fun run! Your student's teacher will communicate information regarding the fun run schedule.

Our celebration is always a huge hit and a nice way to cap off the hard work; however, it takes many hands to help our event run smoothly. See the link below for volunteer opportunities and reach out to the RLPTO with any questions.

Come join us on Thursday, October 1st from 6PM - 7PM at Centennial Middle School.

This informative session combines the latest brain research, with realistic strategies to help your family create healthy digital habits.

Click HERE to view the flyer and learn more.

Thank you to the nearly 300 students plus family members who attended the
2026 Welcome Back Bingo last Friday night.

It was a huge success! Congratulations to all our winners who took home prizes donated by multiple local businesses! It was also an opportunity to support the Power Pack program, a completely volunteer run program that supports students at Rice Lake and other Centennial schools. You all filled 4 medium packing boxes and many bags with food,
and you donated almost $400 in funds. Your generosity is appreciated.

The PTO would also like to thank all the volunteers who made the night a success as well as everyone who helped clean up afterwards. Rice Lake is an amazing community! Way to go, Hawks!

Visit Rice Lake Elementary’s Scholastic website for information on how to create an eWallet for your student. eWallets are the easiest way for students to shop at the Fall Book Fair
when their classrooms visit October 8-14.

Have leftover funds from a previous book fair? Log in to your Scholastic account to find unspent funds which are saved to your eGift Card. The eGift Card can be used to fund a new eWallet for the Fall Book Fair or shop online with Scholasitc.

Thursday, Oct. 8th - After school until 7:00pm

Tuesday, Oct. 13th - After school until 7:00pm

We still need Volunteers to help the Book Fair run smoothly.

Daytime and evening adult volunteers are needed, please sign up below.

Visit ybpay.lifetouch.com to get yours ordered and off your to-do list!

Order Deadline: April 2, 2027

Yearbook ID Code: 15092427

There is no guarantee there will be extra's to sell here at school at the end of the year.

Please make sure to get your's ordered today and save your order confirmation.

Parents! We need your pictures for the yearbook! As you take pictures throughout the school year of RLE students, please upload them here for consideration for the yearbook!

Parent pictures: Pictures from Parents

On social more than email? Follow the RLPTO on Facebook & Instagram to keep up on events and important reminders.

• SCHOOL WIDE PAJAMA DAY: MONDAY, SEPT. 21ST (fundraiser reward)

• Hawks Soar Fundraiser: Friday, Sept 11 - Friday, Sept 25

• Hawks Soar Celebration: Friday, Oct 2 (during school hours)

• Play to Donate: Tuesday, Oct 6, 5-8pm - The Fun Lab in Blaine

• Fall Conferences: Thursday, Oct 8 & Tuesday, Oct 13

• Fall Book Fair: Thursday, Oct 8 - Wednesday, Oct 14

• Dine to Donate: Thursday, Oct 29, 4-8 pm @ Tavern Grill in Blaine

• Veterans Day Display: Submissions due: Friday, Oct 30 // Display: Nov 2 - Nov 13

• Veterans Day Parade: Wednesday, Nov 11 @ 10:00AM

• Play to Donate: Tuesday, Nov 17, 4-8pm @ Grand Slam in Coon Rapids

• Family Night @ RLE: Friday, Nov 20 @ 6:00 - 8:00PM

Centennial has carefully managed resources and made more than $5 million in budget adjustments over three years. Existing resources, however, cannot fully address both ongoing operating needs and identified long-term facility needs.

Watch your mailbox for Centennial's Annual Report. Centennial's Annual Report will begin arriving in homes this week. In addition to celebrating student learning, activities and community connections from the past year, the report explains the identified needs behind the November referendum.

Watch your mailbox or read the report online at isd12.org/news

Learn more about the referendum at isd12.org/centennial-forward

Check out the videos that provide factual information about the two referendum questions and the planning behind the School Board’s decision to place the operating levy and facilities bond questions on the November 2026 ballot.

• Great Teachers Matter
  Great schools begin with great teachers. See how Question 1 would help Centennial maintain competitive staffing levels, strong classroom instruction, and the high-quality educational experience families value.
• Safe & Secure Schools
  Students learn best when they feel safe, secure and supported. See how the proposed facilities improvements would strengthen school security, improve accessibility and support safer, more welcoming environments for students, staff and visitors.

Join us for a walking tour of Centennial High School and Centennial Elementary to learn more about the two referendum questions and see the areas identified through the Centennial Forward planning process.

• Tuesday, September 22 at 6 p.m.
• Thursday, October 8 at 6 p.m.

Location: Meet in the Learning Commons at Centennial High School (4757 North Road, Circle Pines)

During the tour, community members will have an opportunity to learn more about:

• The two referendum questions on the November 2026 ballot
• How proposed improvements address identified district needs
• How school spaces and facilities support students, staff, and the community

In ongoing efforts to gather feedback from stakeholders, the School Board is hosting quarterly Listening Sessions for the public. The first Listening Session of the 2026-2027 school year will be held on September 21, 5:30 p.m. 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. For more information on school board meetings, see the Centennial website.

Minnesota law requires children enrolled in childcare, early childhood education, or school to be immunized against certain diseases, unless the child is medically or non-medically exempt. If proper documentation is not provided, students will be unable to attend school after October 30, 2026. Contact your student’s school with questions.

Centennial uses an online method in Campus Portal for families to update annual information for students such as annual notifications, agreements, emergency contact information, communication preferences, etc. This process eliminates the many beginning-of-the-year paper documents that would typically be collected during the first few weeks of school.

Please note: The annual data review is required to be completed before other areas of parent portal are available.

Login to Campus Portal, review, and update the data on file for you as parent/guardians as well as your student/s by September 18, 2026. Below are some links to help you log in to your Parent Portal account and get started.

• Log in to Campus Portal
• How do I Log in to Campus Portal?
• How do I start the Annual Data Review in Campus Portal?

Wolf Howl Bonfire (all ages/family)

Meet and learn about some of Minnesota’s most fascinating wildlife during a bonfire program at the Wildlife Science Center, including wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes and more. Sit fireside and roast marshmallows while listening for the wolves. This activity is held Friday, Sept. 25.

Youth Fall Volleyball League (co-ed gr. 4-5) Now is the time to register to learn volleyball skills and game concepts in a supportive and recreational environment. Have fun playing in games and being part of a team. A T-shirt is included in registration. Practices begin the week of Sept. 28, register now!

Halloween Hustle (all ages/family)

Come spend the morning on Halloween with us as we have a blast supporting Centennial students! Join us for the 9th annual Halloween Hustle 5K walk/run, Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 am at Centerville Elementary. Bring the whole family, including pets! Wear your best costumes and stay afterwards for more kid-friendly activities. Proceeds support Community Education’s Financial Assistance Program.

More happening soon:

Sept. 24 - Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)

Sept. 27 - Mini Kickers Soccer (ages 3-5)

Sept. 29 - Say it in Song Spanish (gr. 1-5)

Oct. 1 - Bump, Set, Fun-Intro to Volleyball (gr. 2-3)

Oct. 5 - Karate (ages 4-12)

Oct. 10 - Family LEGO Night (all ages/family)

Oct. 10 - Clay: Monster Mash (ages 7+)

Oct. 12 - Camp Rock Musical Theater (ages 7-11)

Oct. 14 - Skyhawks Floor Hockey (ages 3-8)

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.