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Centerville Families,

MEA Break is here, which means that the weather can change quickly to snowy and cold. Please review the winter clothing expectations and reminders listed below as we want all kids to have a good experience during the colder months ahead.

Whether you are getting away one last time to your cabin or sticking around town and raking leaves, have a wonderful time with your time with your family.

Go Cougars!

Mike

Grade Level Clothing Expectations:

• Grades K-2: Warm coats, hats, gloves/mittens, snow pants, and snow boots.

• Grades 3-5: Warm coats, hats, gloves/mittens, and snow boots.

Key Reminders:

• Label all of your child’s gear so it can be returned if it ends up in the lost and found.
• We are not able to accommodate students remaining indoors during recess unless they have a note from a doctor.
• Any child that doesn’t have snow boots will need to play on the blacktop during recess.
• Review the temperature guidelines for cold weather recess to help your child dress appropriately.
• -1 to -4 = 20 min. Outdoor Recess
• -5 to -9 = 10 min. Outdoor Recess
• -10 or below = Indoor Recess

Go Cougars!

Mike Macken

• Oct 15-16: No School (MEA)
• Oct 20: CPTA Meeting @ 6PM
• Oct 21-24: cogAT Testing (Grades 2 & 4 Only)
• Oct 22: 2027-28 Kindergarten Preview - Class 2040 (9:45am - 10:30am)
• Oct 22: Picture Retakes: 9:30AM until complete
• Nov 6: No School / Teacher Grading Day
• Nov 9: No School / Staff Development
• Nov 9: STEM Night 6:30PM - 8:30PM
• Nov 13: Pre-K Early Release @ 1PM
• Nov 17: CPTA Meeting @ 6PM
• Nov 26-27: No School / Thanksgiving 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 2026-2027 Elementary Student Letter Day Calendar.

When: Thursday, October 22nd

Who: Students who didn't take their picture on picture day or anyone who would like retakes.

Time: 9:30AM until done

Ordering Pictures:

• Orders should be placed on mylifetouch.com will be shipped directly to the students' home.
• Picture Retake Day ID: EVTC684Z8

If you need assistance with ordering pictures please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753.

Centennial Schools will be administering the Cognitive Abilities Test to all 2nd and 4th students next week They are assessed in three domains allowing teachers to identify patterns to help improve individualized instruction.

These areas are listed below for your reference. Results from these tests when be shared with families at a later time when provided by our testing company.

• Verbal: measures a child’s ability to remember and transform sequences of English words, to understand them, and to make inferences and judgments about them
• Quantitative: tests the child's understanding of basic quantitative concepts and relationships that are essential for learning mathematics
• Nonverbal: measures reasoning using pictures and geometric shapes quantitative and nonverbal.

If you have any questions, please contact our main office at 763-792-5800.

Please join us for our Oct CPTA meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday Oct 20 from 6-7pm in the CVE library. Please join us in person as we look at Direct Drive and Bookfair results and plan the upcoming STEM Night. If you are unable to join us in person, please feel free to join us online. CPTA

October Meeting
Tuesday, October 20 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Chicago
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hmn-xtmf-tef

LIMITED OFFER! ONLY 14 YEARBOOKS REMAIN AT THE DISCOUNTED PRICE.

USE PROMO CODE YRBK3 TO SAVE $3. HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK.

GET IT NOW BEFORE WE RUN OUT!

• Is your little one starting kindergarten in fall 2027?
• Centennial Schools invites you and your future kindergartner for a peek into kindergarten, October 22, 9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
• Start your child on the path to a smooth transition.
• See isd12.org/enroll-today/kindergarten-information for details and to register for this FREE event.

Centerville Elementary will practice the Safety Response Protocol, Secure Drill, on Friday, October 23th. Additional safety information, including information on the protocols and guidance for families, can be found on the Centennial website.

Family Puzzle Challenge (12 and under with adult)

Gather your family members and compete to put together a 500-piece puzzle. The puzzle is yours to take home and we’ll also enjoy a pizza dinner and a puzzle swap table. This activity is held Nov. 13 at Centennial Middle School.

Black Friday Gift Certificate Sale!

Buy discounted gift certificates, $50 gift certificates for $40 or $100 gift certificates for $80, November 27-30. Use these gift certificates to register you, a family member or a friend for a Community Ed offering. Exclusions apply, see isd12.arux.app for complete details.

More happening soon:

Oct. 26- Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)

Mini Kickers Soccer (ages 3-5)

Oct. 29- Fencing (gr. 2-8)

Oct. 31- Halloween Hustle (all ages/family)

Nov. 1- Cougar Soccer Academy (gr. K-3)

Beginner Indoor Group Tennis (ages 5-14)

Nov. 6- Spark Equestrian Day Camp (ages 6-12)

Nov. 7- Family Clay Date: Christmas Ornaments (all ages/family)

Nov. 18- Skyhawks Basketball Camps (ages 3-12)

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. Click HERE to browse the Digital Backpack.

Why are additional operating and facility funds being proposed?

Centennial’s official referendum notice arrived in homes last week with ballot language and tax information. As you review it, here are answers to two questions about the needs behind the proposals.

Question 1 FAQ: How do inflation and unfunded requirements affect the operating budget?

Historically, state funding for schools has not kept pace with inflation. When funding grows more slowly than costs, school dollars purchase less. Requirements that do not come with enough funding to cover their costs also put pressure on the operating budget. These pressures help explain why Centennial is proposing an operating levy to maintain teachers, programs, student services and reasonable class sizes.

Question 2 FAQ: Why can’t existing maintenance funds cover the proposed improvements?

Existing resources support ongoing maintenance, but they cannot cover the full scale of the major repairs, replacements and renovations identified through long-range planning. Question 2 would provide funding for those proposed facility improvements.

Voters will decide each question separately on November 3.

The video provides an explanation of both questions on the ballot and what each would support.

Review the mailing, learn more on the impact of the referendum on your student’s school, explore the FAQs, and calculate your property-specific tax impact at isd12.org/centennial-forward. Early voting is available now.

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 Schools is partnering with Fairview to provide school vaccinations to Centennial students, Pre-K and up!

DATE: October 20, 2026

LOCATION: District Office, 4707 North Road, Circle Pines (Door S15)

TIME:

• 11:00am-1:00pm: Pre-registered CHS/CALC/PINES/JOURNEY students with parent consent + students 18 years and older. Parent/guardian does not need to be present, as consent for immunization is received prior to the immunization clinic.
• 3:00pm-6:30pm: Pre-K and up (pre-registration preferred). Parent/guardian must be present unless consent for immunization without parent is received prior to the immunization clinic during the registration process. Parental permission is not required for students 18 years and older.

How do I Pre-Register?
Scan the QR code or register here.

Please pre-register, as there will be limited walk-in availability.

Know of a Centennial graduate or member of the community who has made a significant impact on their profession, Centennial Schools and/or the community? Nominees for induction into the Centennial Hall of Fame represent the school district's values of making connections with our communities, providing opportunities for students to achieve, and preparing our students for a successful future. Nomination information is on the Centennial website. Nominations are due January 6, 2027.

Don’t miss this chance to get involved and make a difference in the Centennial School District. No experience necessary; training provided.

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