Thursday, Jan. 26 Rice Lake family reading night, 5-8 pm, media center
Friday, Jan. 27 * Blue Heron Movie Night, 6:30 pm, cafe/gym
* Rice Lake Sock Hop, 7 pm, cafe/gym
Saturday, Jan. 28 * Elementary Music Festival, Performing Arts Center
* High School Food Fair, 11 am - 2:30 pm, white gym
Monday, Jan. 30 * Blue Heron Parent Teacher Organization, 7 pm, media center
* High School Winter Week
* High School/grade 8 choir concert, 6:30 & 8 pm, Performing Arts Center
* High School parent advisory, 6:30 pm, white media center
Tuesday, Jan. 31 * High School/grade 8 wind ensemble band concert, 6:30 & 7 pm, MS auditorium
* Middle School speech meet, 2:30 pm, media center
* Middle School, PTA, 6:30 pm, media center
* Kindergarten information session, 6 pm, Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, Feb. 1 * Centennial Elem. site council, 7:45 am, conference room
* High School one act play, 7:30 pm, Performing Arts Center
Thursday, Feb. 2 * Early Childhood Screening
* High School band concert, 6:30 & 8 pm, Performing Arts Center
Centennial Schools collect a variety of items. You can help - click here for a list of which school collects what items.
Point to Point Update...
One-act play presentation Wednesday The Centennial High School one-act play competed in the seven-team sub-section contest Thursday taking second and advancing to section finals next week. The cast will perform their one-act play, “Days of Possibilities”, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 in the Centennial Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.
_________________________
Award-winning contemporary a cappella singers at Centennial
This must see group performs at 7 pm, Friday, Feb. 10 at the Centennial Middle School Auditorium.
With just four voices and a tambourine, Tonic Sol-fa has spent the past decade on the road carving their niche as the nation’s top vocal group.
Tickets are $20 each and available in the Community Services office (9:30 am–3:30 pm, Monday-Thursday), from the middle school cashier during school hours, and at the door prior to the performance.
______________________
Test your luck at bingo night Centennial Middle School (CMS) Family Bingo & Silent Auction Night is 6:30-8:30 pm Friday, Feb. 3 in the gym. Bring the whole family for an evening of fun and prizes (digital camera, digital picture frame and more) including a silent auction and concessions. Bring a non-perishable item (receive a raffle ticket to win a prize) and help jump-start the Spring CMS Food Drive. For more information visit centennialmspta@gmail.com.
______________________
Centennial Community Education:
The winter
activity guide is now available. The theme is finding balance in your life - check it out now.
Admission is free - donations are gratefully accepted
_________________________
School nurse named top administrator
Centennial School District Nurse Donna McKenny was named School Nurse Administrator of the Year by the School Nurse Organization of Minnesota. A 22-year employee, Donna is the lead health professional for the district.
She supervises a highly qualified staff located at each school, successfully manages the budget, coordinates and assists in various health-related screenings,serves on various district committees, and manages to be an integral part of the high school staff.
Donna sits on student assistance team meetings, provides in-service training to a variety of staff on various health-related topics, and co-coordinates the district’s Early Childhood Screening program. The association will submit Donna’s name to their national affiliate for consideration as National School Nurse Administrator of the Year.
__________________
Go Anoka County promotes public awareness of parks and recreational facilities in Anoka County. The site includes an interactive map to help locate a variety of recreation opportunities, including: geocaching, sledding, dog parks, swimming, biking and more. Click here.
________________________
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 by clicking on the link or do it over the phone by calling the district receptionist
at 763-792-6000.
Kindergarten info session, registration scheduled Kindergarten parents are invited to a Kindergarten Information Session 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the Performing Arts Center (4707 North Road, Circle Pines). The session will feature information about the kindergarten options available in the Centennial School District and include a question and answer period. Registration packets will be available at the information session, and will be mailed Feb. 1 for parents who are unable to attend. For more information click here
_________________________
Sample the World
The annual World Culture Club Food Fair & Childrens' Carnival will be celebrated 11 am-3:30 pm, Saturday, Jan. 28 in the high school white building. Enjoy a variety of international and American foods and a childrens' carnival. Proceeds support the Centennial World Culture Club.
_______________________
School taxes decline The total proposed 2012 levy for Centennial School District is $704,993 less than last year, even with the addition of the voter approved operating referendum. The levy total represents a 4.55 percent decline and, as a result district home owners will not see an increase in their school taxes on property tax statements.
_________________________
The GED test is changing The clock is ticking as a new GED test is being developed. Students who have not passed all five parts that comprise the current test will need to start over after January, 2014. The new test will be more rigorous. The time to earn your GED is now. Don't procrastinate. Call Centennial ACE (Adult Continuing Education) today - 763-398-2980. Click for information.
_________________________
Nominees sought for Invest in Education Award Know a student or adult who has invested in the Centennial community that you'd like to see recognized for their work? You can nominate them for a CAEF (Centennial Area Education Foundation) Investment in Education Award. The deadline is Feb. 10. Go to the CAEF website for more information and the nomination form. Nomination form
_________________________
Savings top $240,000 The savings are still rolling in following implementation of energy improvements and a new energy awareness program within the district. Reported results through September indicate overall savings at $245,634.
Reducing current and future operating costs is the goal of the energy efficiency effort underway in partnership with McKinstry, a local engineering and energy services company.
_____________________
Did you know: Most homes still use the traditional incandescent bulbs invented by Thomas Edison. These bulbs convert only about 10% of the electricity they use into light; the other 90% is converted into heat. Source: eia.doe.gov
Reducing operating costs is the goal of a Centennial School District energy efficiency effort. Through its “People.Power. Planet” campaign, powerED encourages students, and staff to act, learn and share practices that save energy and reduce waste. Click for information: www.peoplepowerplanet.com.
_____________________
Moonlight open swim set Join the fun at Centennial Community Pool from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday from Jan. 9-March 1. The Moonlight Open Swim fee is $2 per person or $5 per family. The pool is located in the Centennial High School Red Building, door D13.
______________
Reunions planned:
The Class of 1972 is planning a 40th reunion for Sept. 15, 2012. Details will be posted here as received. Contact Linda (Kast) Bernin at lbernin@gmail.com or Darla (Derksen) Wellcome at dwellcome@frontier.com _______________
Homework Help
24 hour homework help is available through the Anoka County Library. All you need is a valid library card. Click on the homework logo.
Many Centennial School events are televised by North Metro on Cable Channel 15. Click for the schedule
(Put "Centennial" in "show search" box)
MSBN broadcasts many high school sporting events throughout the year. Click here information
Fox Sports
broadcasts many high school sports events, click on the above logo for schedule.
In case of inclement weather or emergencies necessitating the closing of Centennial Schools, broadcasts will be made on local television and radio stations, the district web site and Twitter. Centennial's School Closing Information Line, 763-792-6030, lists emergency school closings and regularly scheduled non school days.
Contact:
* U.S. Mail: click for building information
* E-mail: Staff e-mail addresses are generally
first initial last name@isd12.org,
except for staff with common last names
(i.e. Olson, Johnson, Smith) -
please consult individual building or program sites
* Telephone:
Staff Phone Numbers Centennial online references
* Cable channel 20
*Twitter
Centennial School District 12 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status,
parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. Centennial School District Policy 5000 applies to all areas including employment, academics, coursework, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, or other rights or privileges of employment or enrollment.
It is the responsibility of every school district student and employee to comply with this policy conscientiously.
David Thacker (4707 North Road, Circle Pines, MN 55014; 763-792-5282) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies.
