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Centerville Families,

As we enter Thanksgiving Week, I want to take a moment to share my gratitude for each of you.

To our families: thank you for trusting us with your children and for partnering with us as they grow and thrive. Your encouragement and support truly mean the world to us.

To our incredible staff: your dedication and passion inspire me every single day. You pour your hearts into creating a safe, welcoming, and enriching environment for every student, and it never goes unnoticed.

To our amazing kids: you are the heart of Centerville! Your curiosity, kindness, and excitement for learning remind us why we do what we do. You bring joy to our hallways and classrooms, and I am so proud of all you have accomplished.

This season, I am especially thankful for the sense of community we share at Centerville Elementary. It is a place where everyone feels valued, welcomed, and respected.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with love, laughter, and good memories.

Go Cougars!

Mr. Macken

• Nov 25th: Grandparent/Special Person Day (Gr. 1st, 3rd, 5th ONLY)
• Nov 26 - Nov 28: No School / Thanksgiving Break
• Dec 12th: Pre-K Early Release @ 1PM
• Dec 16th: CPTA Meeting @ 6PM
• Dec 22 - Jan 2nd: No School / Winter Break
• Jan 5th: School Resumes

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.

If you need assistance with submitting your student's attendance, please click on the link below or contact the office at 763.792.5800.

Attendance Instructions

• When: Tuesday, November 25th
• Who: Grandparents / Special Persons for 1st, 3rd and 5th grade students (ONLY)
• Times*:

• 1st Grade: 2:30pm - 3:15pm
• 3rd Grade: 9:45am - 10:30am
• 5th Grade: 11am - 11:45am

* Doors will open 10 minutes in advance of each start time.

If siblings are being signed out their attendance should be entered into parent portal by Tuesday, November 25th at 8AM.

1st, 3rd, 5th grade students do not need to be submitted into parent portal, they will be signed out with teachers.

On Tuesday, November 25th, we will temporarily change the Pre-K afternoon pick-up location to help provide parking for Grandparents Day. Please review the map.

The orange arrows show the route you will follow, and the orange dots indicate the new pick-up area.

Thank you for your flexibility and support.

The CPTA would love to keep families in the loop about upcoming events and activities. If you would like to receive updates, please take a moment to join our email list.

It’s the easiest way to stay connected and learn about all the fun things happening at the school.

Did the recent northern lights have your whole family watching the night skies? Find more amazing wonders to keep you gazing at the night sky in the Mike Lynch Minnesota Star Watch Program, December 8 at Rice Lake Elementary. Get to know the constellations like Big Bear, Cygnus the Swan, Pegasus the Winged Horse and more. There will be giant telescopes aimed at Saturn, Jupiter, star clusters, galaxies and more.

More happening soon:

Dec. 1- Karate (ages 4-12)

Dec. 2- Archery Club (gr. 5)

Dec. 6- Breakfast with Santa (age 10 and under with adult)

Dec. 13- Canvas Fun: Cozy Owl (ages 6-12)

Santa’s Holiday Workshop: Gingerbread House Making (ages 3-11 with adult)

Dec. 16- Sugar Cookie Decorating (ages 10+)

Dec. 31- Spark Equestrian Camp (ages 6-12)

Go online to view all fall activities and to register, community.isd12.org.

Digital Backpack:

https://communityed.isd12.org/digital-backpack

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.

Your voice matters!

Centennial Schools is planning for the future through Centennial Forward, a long-range facilities and enrollment planning process designed to ensure our schools remain vibrant, safe, and equipped to support every student's success. Learn more about the plan and share your insights here. A random-sample phone survey by The Morris Leatherman Company is currently underway to gather additional community input. All of this input will help the School Board refine priorities and determine next steps as it considers how to best fund future improvements.

Want to receive emergency information and bus delays by text?
Receive school closing and emergency information by text: Text "Y" or "Yes" to 67587. Families must opt in ANNUALLY to receive messages. Terms and conditions: Message frequency varies; standard message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to cancel.

School Board hosts listening session on December 1

In ongoing efforts to gather feedback from stakeholders, the School Board is hosting quarterly Listening Sessions for the public. 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.

Board members or the superintendent may ask clarifying questions of you as the participant to gain a thorough understanding of your concern, suggestion, or request. If there is any follow-up or response to your comment or suggestion, you will be contacted via email or phone in a timely manner by a member of the board or administration. Please be aware that disrespectful comments or comments of a personal nature, directed at an individual either by name or inference, will not be allowed. Personnel concerns should be directed first to a principal or executive director of the department, then to the executive director of human resources, then to the superintendent, and finally, in writing, to the board.

Upcoming listening sessions:

December 1, February 9, and April 20. Sessions are held in the District Office Board Room from 5:30 pm-6:15 pm. More information 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