CVE Friday Flash
9.11.26
Mr. Macken's Message
Centerville Families,
Have you spotted white Cougar Tickets coming home in your child’s pocket? That’s a sign they’ve been recognized for showing positive behavior, and it’s definitely something to celebrate!
Over the past week, students have been learning and practicing our four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Readiness, and Making Right Choices. When they demonstrate these values, they can earn Cougar Tickets and even have the chance to win prizes in our weekly drawing.
To support your child's growth in these areas, please check out our Cougar Pride section below.
Thank you for helping us foster positive behavior at Centerville Elementary!
Go Cougars!
Mike Macken
Dates to Remember
- Sept 15: CPTA Meeting @ 6PM
- Sept 17: Picture Day
- Sept 18: Summer Reading Ice Cream Celebration
- Sept 25: Fall Conference Sign-Up Opens @ 6AM
- Oct 1: Growing Up Digital: Supporting your Child's Brain, Behavior, and Wellbeing 6PM- 7PM
- Oct 4: Fall Conference Sign-Up Closes @ 9PM
- Oct 6: Fall Conferences (4PM-8PM)
- Oct 12: Fall Conferences (4PM - 8PM)
- Oct 15-16: No School (MEA)
- Oct 20: CPTA Meeting @ 6PM
- Oct 22: Picture Retakes: 9:30AM until complete
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.
Meet our CVE Team!
Lifetouch Picture Day - Thursday, September 17th
All students will have their photo taken for the yearbook on Thursday, September 17th. You have the option to order online with the following link. Online Ordering Link
- Picture Day ID:EVTXTC6V6
Once picture day happens, the code expires and students will have to use their ID number on the mylifetouch.com site to look up their photos moving forward.
Buy Your Yearbook
Starting on 9/12/26, the first 53 books will get a $6-off coupon when they buy.
- Click HERE to purchase.
- Also, keep an eye out for a sneak peek of the yearbook cover coming soon! 👀💗
CALLING ALL PARENTS!
We need your help capturing those special first day-of-school moments—individuals, siblings/groups, bus stops, carpools, in front of your home, at school… we want to see it all! 📸Thank you for helping us make this yearbook extra special! 🥰✨Send those pictures our way by click on this LINK.
Cougar Pride
Please help your child show Cougar Pride in the bathroom. Take 3 minutes to do the following:
1. Watch our “Cougar Pride in the Bathroom” video with your child.
2. Discuss these two questions that are focused on the 4 R’s of Respect, Responsibility, Right Choices, and Readiness.
- How do you show RESPECT while using the bathroom?
- How do you show READINESS when visiting the bathroom?
Want to learn more? Check out our full PBIS Expectations Matrix.
Thank you for helping us foster positive behavior at Centerville Elementary!
Centerville Parent Teacher Association
Join us for our September Meeting! We’d love to see you at our September CPTA meeting on Tuesday, September 15th! Join us virtually from 6:00–7:00pm using this link, or join us in person in the CVE library.
Can’t make the meeting but still want to stay involved? We’d love to have you join our email list! It’s a great way to stay up to date on what’s happening and find ways to get involved when you can.
Cougar Pride shirts are available for purchase! Please use this link to purchase a new shirt for $10.
Check out the CPTA Website for more information.
Growing Up Digital: Supporting Your Child's Brain, Behavior, and Wellbeing
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.
SRP Training Information
Centerville Elementary will practice the Safety Response Protocol, Fire Drill, on Wednesday, September 16th. Additional safety information, including information on the protocols and guidance for families, can be found on the Centennial website.
Community Education
Aquatics-Register for swim lessons for the fall session. The deadline to register is Sept. 18 at noon.
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!
Family Paint & Treats: Starry Night Cats (ages 6+ with adult) Create a magical masterpiece together! We’ll also enjoy a cupcake while our paint dries. This activity is held Oct. 3 at CHS.
More happening soon:
Sept. 19- Competitive Chess Practice (gr. 1-12)(online)
Sept. 21- Mini Kickers Soccer (ages 3-5)
Sept. 24- Fall Soccer Skills (gr. K-2)
Sept. 25- Wolf Howl Bonfire (all ages/family)
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)
Clay: Monster Mash (ages 7+)
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.
Centennial Forward: Understanding the Plan
Maintaining strong schools requires both high-quality learning experiences and safe, well-functioning facilities. Watch the Centennial Forward overview video to understand the two separate questions voters will consider November 3, what each would support and why the district is bringing them forward now.
Why are there two referendum questions?
Minnesota school funding rules require different sources of funding for different needs. That is why Centennial voters will see two separate questions on the November 3 ballot.
- Question 1, an operating levy, would support the people, programs and services behind student learning and daily school operations.
- Question 2, a facilities bond, would fund construction, renovation and major improvements to school buildings.
The questions address connected needs, but voters will decide each one independently. See a side-by-side explanation at isd12.org/centennial-forward.
Contact Information
Email: tbuescher@isd12.org
Website: www.isd12.org/cve
Location: 1721 Westview Street, Centerville, MN, USA
Phone: 763.792.5800