Centerview Newsletter
Hello Centerview families!
We had more than 50 Centerview kindergarten students join us for Kinder Camp this week, and it has been great! Their curiosity and wonder as they experience these new beginnings is unmatched. Watching them interact with one another and our staff, explore their new learning environment, and engage in learning activities has been so much fun to see.
On top of that, we have welcomed new staff members to Centerview—teachers, paraprofessionals, nutrition services, and Learning Ventures child care. Each person brings an incredible sense of optimism and enthusiasm for their new role and is eager to meet and become part of our Centerview school community in the coming weeks.
There is already so much energy, excitement, and joy throughout Centerview as we prepare for the year ahead. It’s been FUN!
Centerview staff will all be back together next week and will be ready for our annual Meet and Greet with students and families on Wednesday, August 26, 4-6 p.m. Be sure to have your student(s) bring their school supplies and be ready to share and confirm your transportation plans.
As you likely know, every student at our school uses a school iPad. We want technology to support learning — not get in the way of it. As we get ready for a new school year, we have taken a closer look at how students use technology at school. One area we reviewed is video: what students can watch on school devices and how teachers use video in class. This includes blocking YouTube on all student devices in grades K-8.
You can find more information about what we’re doing with video in the Need to Know section of today’s newsletter. As the year gets started, you will hear more about how we use technology in our schools. We are looking at the tools we use and how they can best support student learning and help students build the technology skills they will need in the future. We are always happy to answer questions.
As you prepare for the new school year, please let us know if you have any questions or need clarification in the coming weeks.
Continue to enjoy your summer, and we will see you soon!
Mike
Health office updates for back to school
- School medications: You are welcome and encouraged to bring in any necessary medications for your student to keep at school during next week's Meet and Greet. Our health office will be available to answer questions during this event. If you would like to drop off medications outside of Meet and Greet, please set up a time with our nurse, 763-600-5504.
- Immunizations and vaccines: Now is the time to make sure your child is up to date on all recommended immunizations. Getting vaccinated is an important tool to keep our students safe and healthy while they are in school. See our website for more immunization information.
- Peanut/nut aware classrooms: Spring Lake Park Schools implements peanut and nut-aware practices to protect students with severe allergies. Avoid sending snacks containing nuts or nut products and to ensure all snacks are pre-packaged for safety checks. Learn more about peanut/nut aware classrooms.
- Communicate illnesses: Update the school nurse if your child tests positive for a communicable illness such as flu, RSV (Respiratory Syncitial Virus), or COVID-19. The nurse will provide information on return to school. Keep your child home if they are sick.
- Communication home: Our school nurse will call home in case of serious illness or injury, or if consultation with a parent/guardian is needed. Many times, students can return to class after a brief rest or treatment from the nurse.
Nutrition Services: School meal updates for a new year
- Breakfast and lunch meals: Each student will continue to get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school. View school lunch menus.
- Purchase of additional food items: During lunch, students have the option to purchase additional food items (second milk, extra entree, bottled water, etc.) if they have funds in their account. You can add funds to a meal account through Campus Parent Portal, or by sending cash or check with your child or directly to your school. If you do not want your student to purchase additional items, please complete this form and email it to foodservice@district16.org.
- Educational Benefits Application: Each year, we ask families to complete an Educational Benefits application. Many families are often surprised they qualify, and you could be eligible for many great benefits that help your student and our schools. Applications have arrived in family mailboxes. You can also learn more about Educational Benefits and apply online. Please note, if your family has already received an approval letter for the 2026-2027 school year, you do not need to re-apply for educational benefits.
Now Hiring Paraprofessionals
Join the Spring Lake Park Schools team as a paraprofessional and work with kids to make a difference in our community! Apply online today.
Job details:
- Full-time opportunities on a school schedule
- Hourly rates starting at $20.75-$24.20
- Full benefits (medical, dental, retirement, paid time off)
If you or someone you know – friends, family, neighbor – may be interested, please help spread the word. Share specific openings posted online.
