Point to Point Update...
Supply lists for 2010-11
Blue Heron Elementary
Centennial Elementary
Centerville Elementary
Golden Lake Elementary - kindergarten
Rice Lake Elementary
Middle School
School supply drive underway
The drive's goal is to make sure students have the necessary supplies to begin school. Our Savoir's coordinates the delivery effort with support from many area businesses and individuals. Donors can drop off school supplies or adopt a student by filling a backpack with supplies from the supply lists above. Cash and gift cards are accepted, volunteers are needed. Click here for details.
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File for board by August 17
Residents will select three 4-year term Centennial School Board members in the Nov. 2 General Election. The seats are currently held by John Burns, Suzy Guthmueller and Barb Regnier.
To file for candidacy, complete an Affidavit of Candidacy available at the District Office (4707 North Road, Circle Pines). The filing begins Monday, August 3 and closes at 5 pm, Monday, August 17. Candidates must be an eligible voter, at least 21 years old, must have been a district resident for 30 days prior to the election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office in the same election.
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Legion kicks off Blue Heron Days with all class reunion
Join fellow Centennial grads for an all class reunion Friday, August 20, 8 pm to close. Entertainment provided by DJ Reena Starr and karaoke. No need to RSVP - just show up. Click for more information
Class reunions set:
* The class of 2000 will hold its 10 year reunion on Saturday, November 27
* The Class of 1980 has its 30 year reunion set for Saturday, October 9
for more information click here
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Are you on the census?
Families with pre-school children (from birth to kindergarten age) are encouraged and invited to be sure each child is on the Centennial School District census. Complete a census form over the phone by calling the district receptionist at 763-792-6000
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New school hours for 2010-11
As part of the budget reduction process, a shifting of transportation routes will affect school start times for 2010-11. Golden Lake will shift to an earlier start time and Centerville will move to a later start time. The secondary school schedule shifts by five minutes:
| School |
Begins |
Dismissal |
| High school |
8:25 a.m. |
3:05 p.m. |
| Middle school |
7:40 a.m. |
2:20 p.m. |
Blue Heron
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9:15 a.m.
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3:45 p.m.
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Centennial Elem
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9:15 a.m.
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3:45 p.m.
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Centerville
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9:15 a.m.
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3:45 p.m.
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Golden Lake
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8:35 a.m.
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3:05 p.m.
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Rice Lake
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9:15 a.m.
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3:45 p.m.
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Community Education :
For registration call 763-792-6100 or visit www.centennialcsonline.org
July offerings:
Youth
Write Away entering grades K-2 begins July 19
Cheerleading Clinic grades 6-8 Starts July 17
Watercolor Painting entering grades K-3 July 15
Origami ages 7+ July 16
All ages
2oth Annual Golden Lake Gallop July 17
Field Trip
Wildlife Science Center/Poplar Hills Dairy Goat Farm entering grades 4-8 July 15
Driver's Education: click for classroom or behind the wheel. Email questions to Kelly Flohaug.
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Administrative changes
for 2010-11
Jerry Meschke, retired middle school principal, was offered and accepted the new position of Technology Manager. Glen Stevens will fill the vacated middle school principal seat.
Curriculum Coordinator Scott Johnson will take over the position of Director of Teaching & Learning after Dr. Dan Bittman moved on to a superintendancy elsewhere. Daniel Huffman is the Director of Business Affairs now that Dale Sundstrom has resigned that position.
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Resources help students
Use Perspective, an Internet-based tool, to access resources personalized to meet the individual needs of each student based on test results on MCA-II results (Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments). The required state assessments are administered in reading to grades 3-8 and 10; in math to grades 3-8 and 11; and in science in grades 5, 8 and once in high school. To access the information, enter the Learning Locator number printed on the state-wide assessment Student Report. Parents were mailed a report last September, and can refer to last year's report.
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Golden Lake Gallop
A record number of entrants participated in Community Service's 20th annual Golden Lake Gallop. The top three category finishers are: 4-mile run: Ryan Evans, Joe Tilleskjor, Matt Longen 2-mile run: Joe Tilleskjor, Ryan Evans, Matt Ernster Half mile run: Marcus Taugner, Adam Namyst, Tori Taugner 2 x 1 mile relay: Mike Evans and Lexi Larson. The Gallop is coordinated by Neil Kruse, middle school teacher and high school cross-country coach.
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Foundation grants awarded
The Centennial Area Education Foundation (CAEF) awarded $10,000 to eight school and community groups. The grant awards fulfill CAEF's mission of supporting students, staff and programs within the Centennial community. For information click here.
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Fall sports dates set
Fall sports dates have been set at Centennial High School and Centennial Middle School. Students are reminded that Minnesota State High School League forms must be completed and fees paid before students can participate. Click for MSHSL form
Click here for
information and schedules
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Norwick Cup regained by Centennial
The Cougars earned their fourth Northwest Suburban Conference Norwick Cup. The cup is awarded at the end of each school year to the
high school performing best all-around in conference competition in every sport. The traveling trophy will reside at Centennial High School through the next school year.
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Cougar pitcher named best in state
Senior Chris Anderson was presented with the first annual 2010 Minnesota Mr. Baseball award at Target Field.
He was one of seven finalists nominated by college coaches or professional scouts. He will be added to the Minnesota's Best honor wall at Centennial High School.
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Best wishes Centennial retirees
Congratulations and best wishes to the following retirees:
- Candy Boser, teacher on special assignment with 32 years of service.
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Becky Flory taught K-6 music at Lovell and Centerville for 30 years.
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Katie Maiers, special education teacher at Rice Lake for most of her 20 years.
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Roxy Ripkin spent most of her 28 year career as a counseling secretary.
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Lori Sullivan ended her 34 year teaching career as the Centerville technology coordinator.
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Bob Peck worked for 26 years, first teaching 7-8 grade English then elementary library media.
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Jan Swanson served as a para at Centerville for 22 years.
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Sue Chatt worked with special needs students as a parapforessional for 33 years.
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Mike Watson spent 32 years in the physical education field, was high school athletic director, and football coach.
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Centennial Summer Program Summary click here
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| Congratulations grads! |
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526 at Centennial High School
10 at Centennial Area
Learning Center
13 adults earned their GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
at Centennial ACE (Adult Learning Continuing Education)
North Metro will rebroadcast the High School Commencement
click here for schedule -
search for "Centennial" |
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| 2010-11 Teacher of the Year Chosen |
This year’s Centennial Teacher of the Year, Dr. Diane Joseph, experiments with technology by seeking out and trying new devices to meet the needs of students who are deaf/hard of hearing (HH). As the district-wide coordinator for all students (birth through transition years) who are deaf/HH, she advises, consults, advocates for, and provides what is needed regarding deaf/ HH services. Diane says “students get to know me pretty well by the time they go through the district, as I follow them all the way through.”
Click here for more Teacher of the Year information
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Diane will serve as Centennial Teacher of the Year for 2010–11, and apply for Minnesota Teacher of the Year honors. |
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Early Childhood registration underwayCentennial Early Childhood is accepting registrations for fall classes for parents and children age birth to kindergarten. Classes start the week of Sept. 20. Register online at www.isd12.org/ecfe or call 763-792-6120 to receive an early childhood brochure in the mail.
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PSAT set for October 16
The PSAT will be given at Centennial High School on Saturday, Oct. 16 (This is not MEA weekend) The $15 fee for the test and its administration can be paid to the high school cashier beginning Tuesday, Sept. 7. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 22. Registrations after that date will be accepted on a space available basis only.
For additional information about the PSAT, click herewww.collegeboard.com
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Free homework help offered
Click here for Homework Rescue, enter a valid library card number to access this Anoka County Library service, which includes live expert tutors in math, science, social studies, world languages and a writing lab. Tutors available 1-11 pm daily.
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