A Note from the Principal:
The Book Fair is coming to the Centennial Library!!!
We will be open for business
Thursday, Nov 6 to Friday, Nov 14
open most days from 8:55am to 4:00pm
OPEN LATE: Friday, November 7, from 5pm to 7pm for the
Fall Into Reading Family Event!!!
About Book Fair eWallet
Give your child a safe, cashless way to shop at the Book Fair. This digital payment option can be used at the in-school Book Fair or online at the Virtual Book Fair, where you’ll discover an expanded selection of over 5,000 products. Plus, every purchase benefits our school!
How It Works
– Create an account for each child
– Add funds
– Invite family and friends to contribute
– Shop the Book Fair
– Spend unused funds online or fund an eWallet for your next Fair!
After the Fair, remaining eWallet funds are not returned to a credit card but instead, become a gift card balance that can be used online with Scholastic or to fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair. Be sure to sign in with the same email used to create the eWallet.
To Set Up An eWallet or Visit Our Fair Online, copy this address…
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centennialelementaryschool20
***any questions????? Please don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]
Our next PTO Community Event is coming up, and it’s FREE!
Come “Fall” into Reading with us on Friday, 11/7 from 6:30-8:00 after the Husky Howlers concert. We have some fun literacy themed activities planned, including:
Book Drive
Bring your gently loved books to our book drive benefiting Centennial teachers’ classrooms, and be entered into a free prize drawing for Book Fair Bucks!
Book Fair
Shop the Scholastic Book Fair! Every purchase helps Centennial and will get you your own canvas tote bag (while supplies last), and we’ll have supplies for decorating them, too!
Book Readings
Your favorite teachers and staff will be reading some of our favorite titles from the Book Fair! Storytime schedule to be announced soon.
Bookmarks
Free craft – make your own fall-themed bookmark for your reading at home!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Papa John’s Coloring ContestThis year Papa John’s is doing their 3rd annual coloring contest and you can ask your teacher for a coloring sheet if you are interested in participating.
The deadline is November 7th and the winner will be announced by Nov 10th. On the sheet we will need the name, grade level and school of the student. The winner will earn their class a free pizza party!
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Order your Centennial Elementary yearbook today. Order deadline is April 3rd, 2026. Click here to order now or click below for ordering details.
Centennial Fundraising Challenge
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.
Want to help PTO? Scan this QR code to help out this year! -Centennial PTO
Centennial’s Health Office is in need of donated clothing items. Please see the list of items below.
Boys and Girls:
- small (size 5/6) – shorts and pants
- medium (size 7/8) – shirts, shorts, pants
Plastic grocery sacks or plastic bags are also greatly appreciated.
When clothing is loaned out by the Health Office, it is greatly appreciated when parents wash and return those items that have been loaned out.
Thank you for your help!
Attendance
Our current attendance rate is 94.74% which is an increase from the past 2 weeks. We are working toward a 95% or higher attendance rate. Thank you to the 441 students who have consistently had a 90% or higher attendance rate. A friendly reminder to reach out to Mrs. Coniglio – [email protected] or Mrs. Byxbe – [email protected] if your student will be out of school for an extended amount of time. Thank you for your dedication to having your student at school each day!
PBIS – Positive Behavior Interventions & Support
59 students earned Purple PAWSitive office referrals for the month of October!! Way to go, Huskies!! We will be celebrating student achievements and calling for Class PAWS at our Late Start assembly next Wednesday to see if we have earned our school-wide reward.
November Focus: Listening to One Another
Did you know that we ask our students how they feel as a student at our school? We then use this feedback from students to determine our monthly focuses and programs. We noticed that an area students want to continue to grow in is how students can listen to one another. We will begin sharing some ideas/tips on our daily announcements for how students can continue to show active listening skills toward one another and during Husky Huddles teachers will be talking about this, too.
A Note from the Counselor:
“Over the past six weeks, our students have been actively participating in small Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) groups, focusing on important skills to help them grow personally and socially. Each grade level has explored topics tailored to their developmental needs:
- Kindergarten: Leadership vs. Bossiness – learning how to guide peers respectfully and take initiative without dominating.
- 1st Grade: Self-Control – practicing patience, managing emotions, and making positive choices.
- 2nd Grade: Impulse Control – understanding how to pause and think before acting, improving decision-making skills.
- 3rd Grade: Self and Impulse Control, Active Listening –making positive choices, understanding how to pause and think before acting, learn to pay attention, respond thoughtfully, and strengthen communication.
- 4th Grade: Friendship Skills and Cooperation – building healthy relationships, sharing, and working effectively with peers.
- 5th Grade: Teamwork, Flexibility, and Meeting New People – developing collaboration skills and confidence in social interactions.
We are excited to announce that the Winter SEL session will kick off next week! Students will have the opportunity to explore additional topics chosen by their teachers to continue fostering growth, positive relationships, and social-emotional success.”
Best,
Michelle Lawrence
Centennial Elementary School Counselor
SNAP Benefit Update from CDE
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has asked us to share this information with our community: Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for November may be delayed. School meals are still available. If you need additional food before your SNAP benefits are available, there are local resources that can help:
- Colorado 211: Call 2-1-1- or 866-760-6489 or visit www.211colorado.org
- Feeding Colorado: Visit www.feedingcolorado.org/find-food or email [email protected]
- Hunger Free Colorado Food Resource Hotline: 855-855-4626
988 Colorado Mental Health Line
988 Colorado Mental Health Line. The service provides free, confidential support 24/7 from trained specialists through calls, texts, or live chats. Families can learn more by visiting 988Colorado.com.
St. Vrain Valley Schools offers flexible options that support both learning and care for children ages three to four. Our licensed early childcare programs are designed to provide a full day of care for our youngest learners who are not yet of preschool age. Full-day early childcare care offers families a safe, enriching, and developmentally supportive environment led by highly qualified and experienced staff.
Learn more about full-day childcare
We are excited to partner with the Colorado Avalanche for the popular fundraising community game. Special school pricing is available and $5 of each ticket purchased through our link will support the foundation programs.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Colorado Avalanche vs. Anaheim Ducks
Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
Click Here for a flyer.
Learn more about 529 Plans and the 529 Jump program. A 529 is an educational savings plan where your money grows tax-free as long as it’s used for specific expenses, and can be used at eligible schools across the country, including traditional colleges/universities, trade schools, community colleges and even apprenticeships.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Longmont, High, 1040 Sunset Street, Longmont
Free Dinner & Childcare
Click Here for a event flyer in English
Click Here for a event flyer in Spanish
Join the Education Foundation at a CU Buffs Football game. $5 of every ticket purchased though our link below will come back to the foundation to support our programs.
Saturday, November 22, 2025 at TBD
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Arizona State
Folsom Field, 2400 Colorado Ave, Boulder
Click Here for a flyer.
Important Dates to Remember:
11/5 – Late Start
11/6 – 11/14 – Book Fair
11/7 – Husky Howler’s Performance & Centennial Fall Fest
11/12 – Vision & Hearing Rechecks
11/13 – Elementary Open House Event
11/13 – PTO Meeting (open to the public)
11/24 – 11/28 – Thanksgiving Break
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