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Centerville Families,

This past month, our students have been learning about Perseverance through our Character Strong work.

We talk about perseverance as pushing yourself through challenges and obstacles, especially during moments when something feels hard or when it would be easier to give up. Students have been practicing skills like focusing, organizing, and goal-setting as tools to help them grow during those moments.

As part of this work, students across the school created an Olympic-themed display representing their personal goals. Each goal now fills the Olympic rings you will see in the video below.

We invite you to watch and celebrate the effort, creativity, and perseverance our students have shown. As a family, you might also talk about ways you practice perseverance at home.

Thank you for partnering with us in helping our students Be Strong.

Go Cougars!

Go Cougars!

Mike Macken

• Feb 20: Winter Dance (6PM - 7:30PM)
• March 9 - 13: No School - Spring Break
• March 26: Author Night with Megan Maynor @ 6:30PM
• April 3: No School
• April 6: No School / Teacher Communication - Grading Day
• April 10: Pre-K Early Release @ 1PM
• April 24: 2nd Grade Music Program @ 2:30PM

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.

We hope to see you at tonight's Winter Dance from 6PM - 7:30PM!

It’s almost here! It’s our final week of Kids Heart Challenge!

We are having a blast learning how to keep our hearts and minds healthy and happy. I’m so proud of our students and families. Together, our efforts will help to save lives!

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.

Here’s how you can help:

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!

Bonus Incentives!

• Raise $22,000 and/or 240 students sign up, and/or 75 students complete Finn’s Mission, Mrs. Littlefield and Mr. Macken will be Silly Stringed by the top 5 fundraisers.
• Complete Finn’s Mission to earn a life-saver cape, invited to donuts and fun in the gym with Mrs. Littlefield, and earn a chance to win 2 tickets to the 2027 Super Bowl.
• Top fundraising class will earn "Naming Rights" to the gym and displayed on a banner.
• If 50% of the students Sign up, our school will earn an additional $500 to purchase physical education or recess equipment.
• Raise $150 and earn an additional collectible keychain.
• Classroom Incentive: Help your classroom teacher earn $50 in Gift Card rewards when 50% of class registers and 5 or more students/staff complete Finn’s Mission.
• For every 18 students who complete Finn’s Mission, our school is entered to win a $10,000 gym makeover.

Donations are due on 2/27/26. THANK YOU for supporting the Kids Heart Challenge -

your family is helping save lives and spread heart health!

• 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.

Family Fun Fair Join us Sunday, March 22, 12:30-2:30 pm at Centennial High School East. Come get a sneak peek of summer offerings including swim, gymnastics and more. The pool will have open swim from 1-2 and the gymnastics room will be open to explore. Find more details online.

More happening soon:

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)

Mar. 9- Paw-Some Art (gr. K-5)

Spark Equestrian Day Camp (ages 6-12)

DASH Non-School Day Sports & Games Camp (gr. K-5)

Mar. 15- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-3)

Mar. 21- DASH Volleyball

DASH Jr. Basketball Camp (ages 7-10)

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.

Centennial Area Education Foundation Gala: March 28, 2026
The Centennial Area Education Foundation 25th Anniversary annual Gala, Art & Soul will be held on March 28, 2026 at Bunker Hills Golf Club. Tickets are now available. Early bird pricing until February 14. 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. For opportunities to donate, sponsor and purchase tickets or volunteer for this fun event, see the CAEF website.

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.

Make a Difference and be a Substitute in our Schools

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District! No experience necessary; training provided! This is a great opportunity to:

· Be involved in your child’s education and help out in the schools.

· Turn your volunteer hours into extra income.

· Work a schedule that fits with your student’s schedule.

· Get paid weekly and take advantage of bonus opportunities.

Available substitute positions (apply at My Kelly):

• Substitute Teachers: To qualify, you must have bachelor’s degree with MN Teaching or Substitute License; you can obtain a Short Call License if you have a bachelor’s degree.

• Substitute Paraprofessionals: To qualify, you must have a HS Diploma/GED.

Substitutes are also needed for Kids Club, food service, custodial, administrative assistants, and nurses. Application information for these positions can be found on the Centennial website.

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