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A Note from the Principal:

Welcome Back, Centennial Elementary!

Dear Families,

Welcome back to a brand-new school year! The entire Centennial Elementary staff and I are so excited to see our returning Huskies and to welcome our new students and families. We hope you all had a wonderful summer filled with fun and rest.

We’ve been busy getting ready for an amazing year of learning and growth. Our dedicated teachers have been hard at work creating welcoming classroom environments, and preparing engaging lessons. We’re all committed to providing a safe, supportive, and enriching experience for every child!

This year, our school will continue to focus on creating a strong partnership between home and school. We believe that when we work together, we can help your children reach their full potential.

Please mark your calendars for the Black-Top Bash on Monday, August 11^th from 3:30pm-5:00pm. This will be a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, drop off school supplies, and learn about the exciting things planned for the year. We can’t wait to get started!

Here’s to a fantastic school year! Go Huskies!

Sincerely,

Jenn Byxbe

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Back to School Blacktop Bash

Join us on Monday, Aug. 11th, for Centennial’s Welcome Back to School Blacktop Bash from 3:30pm – 5pm. Drop off your school supplies, meet your teacher, see your classroom, grab a free popsicle, and more. Click below for more information.

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Student iPad Insurance

The LTP Student iPad Insurance window for the 2025/26 school year opened on Aug. 1st and closes on Sept. 15th. Parents who wish to join the insurance pool for this year must make at least a partial payment within this window. Please note that any student with an unpaid balance for iPad insurance from the previous year will not be eligible to join the pool this year until their previous balance is paid in full. The cost of insurance is $25 per iPad. Pay for your student’s insurance in Infinite Campus or bring cash/check to the front office. The iPad insurance fee will be waived for homeless students as defined by McKinney-Vento and reduce for students eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch. To be eligible for a reduced fee, guardians must waive their rights to privacy regarding this information through Nutrition Services. Please contact Nutrition Services with any questions about eligibility for reduced fees.

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Important iPad Updates for the 2025–2026 School Year

St. Vrain’s District Technology Services has made several updates to student iPads for the upcoming school year to support a focused and secure digital learning environment both at school and at home. One key update is the implementation of a new internet filter, Securly, which adds an extra layer of protection to iPads by blocking certain types of websites.

For more information about these updates – and what they mean for your child’s device — please click here.

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Community Schools Registration Information for the 25/26 School Year

Please view the attached flyer with information about Community Schools registration. Registration is open.

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Want to help PTO? Scan this QR code to help out this year!  -Centennial PTO

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Register for 2025-2026 Transportation Services

St. Vrain’s Transportation Department is dedicated to consistently delivering excellent service for our students and their families and we are currently preparing for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in having your child ride the bus for the 2025-2026 school year, please apply for transportation services as soon as possible. St. Vrain’s Transportation Department makes every effort to accommodate as many eligible riders as possible. 

Apply for transportation services online.

Visit Transportation Services online to learn more about eligibility requirements.

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Free and Reduced Lunch and Fees Information

Nutrition Services is excited to share that all students will continue to receive one free breakfast

and one free lunch each school day during the 2025–2026 school year regardless of a student’s

free or reduced eligibility.

But did you know that completing the Education Benefits Form can unlock even more support

for your family and school community? A new form must be submitted each year to qualify for

these additional benefits:

Extra Perks for Families Who Apply and Qualify Include:

• Increased funding for your school to support classrooms and programs
• Reduced fees for iPad insurance, athletics and activity participation, course materials,
• eCredit recovery, and much more!
• Access to Summer EBT benefits – grocery funds for summer months
• Discounts on select local utility services

Apply today! Please contact Nutrition Services at [email protected] or 303-702-8409 for more information. Click below for more information.

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Centennial’s School Picture Day will be on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025.

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Welcome back to school! We are looking for a Crossing Guard to support us this school year. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please click here. If you would like to learn more or have questions, please reach out to Sarah Coniglio at [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration in supporting our school community!

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SUMMIT SINGERS – INCLINE CHOIR

Attention 3rd–5th Graders who love to sing!

Introducing Summit Singers—Mead’s new youth choir program! Our first offering is the Incline Choir, a fun and welcoming 12-week program designed especially for singers in 3rd–5th grade! Incline Choir gives young singers the chance to explore music through pop and contemporary songs, musical games, and fun learning activities. Participants will learn vocal production, sight singing, ear training, and performance techniques—all in a supportive, non-auditioned environment. No previous experience is needed! Music may include songs from your favorite artists such as Taylor Swift or Panic at the Disco! The group will be led by our outstanding Mead Middle School Choir Director, Megan Lawless!

Regular attendance is encouraged to ensure the group is performance-ready by the final showcase.

Registration: Monday, June 23 – Monday, September 1

Program Dates: September 8 – December 8 (No rehearsals during Fall Break or Thanksgiving week)

Rehearsals: Mondays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Final Performance: Monday, December 8 

Location: Mead Community Center

Cost: $175 resident / $185 non-resident 

For registration information please click below.

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Important Dates to Remember:

Aug 11th – Back to School Blacktop Bash

Aug 12th/13th – Kindergarten Testing

Aug 13th – First Day of School (1st – 5th graders)

Aug 15th – First Day of School (Kindergarten)