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A Note from the Principal:

Dear Centennial Students and Families,

Thank you for your partnership and supporting the academic growth, safety, and well-being of our students. Every year, St. Vrain Valley Schools print an up-to-date version of the Code of Conduct for students and families to review. This important document guides students and school staff on what the expectations are for school conduct and the consequences for behaviors that fall outside of those expectations. It is important that families review this information every year and acknowledge their receipt and understanding of this document. 

To this end, please click here to access an electronic version of the Code of Conduct for the current school year. After you have reviewed this information, all families must sign an electronic acknowledgement that they have received, read, and understand the information contained, including the Annual Notification to Parents/Guardians; Behavioral Code of Conduct; Rights and Responsibilities of Students and Parents; and Board of Education Policies book. To sign your electronic acknowledgement, please follow the steps described here.

Again, thank you for your continued partnership and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Jennifer Byxbe, Principal

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Technology Agreement

Teachers will be sharing with families if their student still needs to sign the Technology Agreement Form. Please complete this as soon as possible. 

If you would like to learn more about how students use technology or have any additional questions or feedback about technology use, please connect with Sarah Coniglio (Dean) at [email protected] or Jenn Byxbe (Principal) at [email protected]. 

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Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, September 10!
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTN3QVH3. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer going home today in Friday folders with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

Parent Helpers Wanted:

Help us make the Picture Day smooth and effortless. Contact the office if you’d like to volunteer at Picture Day.

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Centennial Fundraising Challenge

In Friday Folders, you’ll find a Fundraising Challenge Card! The goal is to collect each dollar amount and punch out all numbers 1–15. Once your card is complete and the money is collected, return it to your teacher to claim a prize from the PTO!

You can fill out as many cards as you’d like between September 5th and March 13th. Didn’t complete a whole card? No worries, you can still turn in your collected funds by the end date to receive a prize.

All proceeds go toward providing hands-on learning opportunities for every Centennial Husky.

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100 Mile Club

Dear Parents and Students,
I am so excited that Centennial Elementary will be participating in
100 Mile Club again this year. With that being said, Welcome! Starting Tuesday,
September 2nd, participating students (K – 5th ) and parents will begin their journey of accumulating 100 or more miles of running/walking throughout the school year. Run days and times are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:15 –8:45am. We will finish out the year on May 1st .
The registration fee is $25 per individual. Financial assistance is available for
students who receive free or reduced lunch. For more information on financial
assistance, please contact Mrs. Neeble in the front office.
Registration is strictly online this year. Please fill out the online registration at:
https://stvrain.revtrak.net/WS-Redirect/?wsresource=eventDetail.html%3fid%3d1521295

Hope to see you out there!

Mr. Weide
Centennial Elementary Physical Education Teacher
100 Mile Club Administrator

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Gifted and Talented Referrals 

Each year, schools in St. Vrain Valley School District complete a process to identify students who demonstrate exceptional ability or performance in one or more academic areas and may, therefore, qualify for Gifted/Talented educational services. These students usually perform at least two years above grade level in their strength area(s), and they require additional academic challenges in order to support their continued educational growth and progress. In addition, they usually demonstrate characteristics of unique creativity and high motivation in their strength areas. 

Referrals are open through the month of September and will close on the last day of the month. Referrals after that date will be addressed on a case by case basis. Completing a referral guarantees a review of the student profile to determine if testing is recommended for the student. The process for identification requires a body of evidence and often takes place throughout the school year.

The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.

Deb Evans, Gifted and Talented Specialist for Centennial Elementary

[email protected]

Link to the Referral Form: https://forms.gle/ZMqtoyffM2d7Sxoo8

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Get ready for Centennial’s annual carnival on 9/19! This year’s event is fully outdoors, so come with blankets and chairs and ready to enjoy one of the final summer sunsets. Children need wristbands for entry, and wristband pre-order sales are open now until 9/16. Chick-fil-A preorder forms are also due by 9/16, and can be found in today’s Friday folders. Can’t wait to see you all there!

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Student iPad Insurance

The LTP Student iPad Insurance window will close on September 15th. Parents who wish to join the insurance pool for the current school year will need to make at least a partial payment before that date. All students are eligible to join the insurance pool for the school year.

This optional insurance fee will be voided on September 15th if no payment has been made.

2025-2026 Student iPad Insurance: $25.00

Read more about the LTP Student iPad Insurance Program.

Note: Outstanding insurance balances from last year must be paid in full before new insurance is added.

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 Health Office is in need of donated clothing items. Please see the list of items below.

Girls:

• small – pants, shorts
• medium – shirts, shorts, pants

Boys:

• small – pants, shorts
• medium – shirts, shorts, pants

Plastic grocery sacks or plastic bags are also great appreciated. Thank you for helping out!

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Attendance

We have 131 students who have taken the pledge to STRIVE FOR FIVE which means we ask students to make a pledge to strive for five or less absences for the school year. Great work, Huskies!! Click here if you would like to take the pledge! Our current attendance rate is 95.12% and we strive for 95% or higher for the school year. Let’s keep this going, Huskies! We celebrated Kindergarten, 3rd grade and 4th grades who have a 95% or higher attendance rate for the month of August. They all earned an extra recess. Kindergarten earned the attendance trophy for this month!

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Students have been earning TRACKS, Purple Pawsitive Office Referrals and Class PAWS as part of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). We celebrated many students at our Late Start assembly and Congratulations to all of our classes. 100% of our school met their Class PAWS goals for this past month and every class earned an extra recess.

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Welcome to all of our 4th and 5th grade students who have joined Safety Patrol this semester! They will be very helpful in continuing to keep our school safe. They will support us in directing traffic in our car lines, help out at crosswalks and assist students in getting to where they need to be safely. 

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St. Vrain Valley Schools invites parents, teachers, staff, and community members to join Superintendent Dr. Jackie Kapushion, for one of our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall meetings. These annual forums, in each of our geographic areas, provide an opportunity for Dr. Kapushion and district leaders to listen to our community’s questions and suggestions, celebrate successes, and share the district’s vision for the future.

Dates and Locations:

• Thursday, September 11, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Mead High School
• Monday, September 15, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Frederick High School

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Frederick Feeder Back-to-School 5K

Register now for the Frederick Feeder Back-to-School 5K and help support the Frederick High School Cross Country Team. The race is on Saturday, Sept 6th, at 10am. The cost is only $20/participant. Click the button below for more information and to register for the event.

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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 8

Program Dates: September 15 – December 15 (No rehearsals during Fall Break or Thanksgiving week)

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

Final Performance: TBD 

Location: Mead Community Center

Cost: $175 resident / $185 non-resident 

For registration information please click below.

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Mini Mavericks Spirit Clinic

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting a special cheer clinic for elementary school students. During this event, participants will have the opportunity to learn cheers and dances from our cheerleading team and then perform at one of our upcoming football games.

Grades K-8th: Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn from Mead High School’s Cheer and Dance Teams and perform at a home Football game.

Clinic: Oct 3rd, 4:00pm (Mead High School cafeteria)

Cost: $60

Includes: Pizza dinner, 1 adult ticket to the Football game, and a t-shirt if you register by 9/26

All proceeds support the Mead Spirit Teams.

Samantha Gray, Cheerleading Coach at Mead High School

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Important Dates to Remember:

Wed, 9/10 – School Picture Day

Tues, 9/16 – First session of AAA begins

Fri, 9/19 – Centennial PTO Carnival