2023-2024 Back to School Information

• School starts on Wednesday August 16th for all 1st through 5th graders. Kindergarteners will start on Friday August 18th. 
• Class lists will be e-mailed to families on Friday, August 11th at 3:30.
• Our PTO Black Top Bash will be on Tuesday, August 15th from 3:30-5:00. Students will meet their teacher and classmates. Enjoy the PTO Black Top Bash!
• Kindergarten testing will be on August 14th and 15th. If you have not signed up for slot, please do so here. 
• Breakfast and Lunches will be free for all students this year. Please fill out a free and reduced lunch form to determine if your family qualifies for a free or reduced student fees for the school year.
• Bus routes are posted in Infinite Campus.  If you have not already signed up for transportation, please do so here. You must enroll every school year for transportation.

 2023-2024 Classroom Teachers

• Kindergarten- Mrs. Couch, Mrs. Schilz and Mrs. Jordan
• 1st Grade- Mrs. Ernst, Mrs. Spendlow and Mrs. Galitz
• 2nd Grade- Mrs. Dufour, Ms. Colton and Mrs. Talbott
• 3rd Grade- Mrs. Petersen, Mrs. Nicks and Mrs. O’Neill
• 4th Grade- Ms. Braunagel, Mrs. Gedeon, Ms. Jackson and Mrs. van der Hoeven
• 5th Grade- Mr. Brown, Mrs. Woelfle and Mrs. Jordan

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Arrival: The bell rings at 8:55. Students will enter the classroom from their teacher’s exterior door. Students will line up at the exterior door until the bell rings. Students may not arrive before 8:45am. The tardy bell rings at 9:05.

Dismissal: The bell rings at 3:35. Please click here to learn some tips for a successful drop off and pick up.

Please see attached map for drop off and pick up.

Thanks for your partnership.

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iPad Insurance

We highly encourage all families to purchase (optional) iPad insurance through the SVVSD Learning Technology Plan. This $25.00/year fee helps cover your students iPad from damage and/or replacement costs. The insurance coverage plan is for one academic year only and needs to be renewed annually.  The easiest way to pay the $25.00/year fee is online through Infinite Campus. You may also pay the fee with cash or check (made payable to Centennial Elementary School) during regular office hours. iPad insurance fees need to be paid before September 15th.

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Code of Conduct for the 2023-2024 school year

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 prints 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 expectations 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,

Dr. Jirik

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Vision/Hearing Screening

We will be having our Vision and Hearing screening at our school on August 25th. Your child(ren) may be on the list to be screened. Please encourage them to bring/wear their glasses to school this day. If our screening indicates that your student needs further evaluation, you will be notified by mail. Please contact your health clerk if you have questions or concerns.

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Infinite Campus Parent Portal accounts will be created for the help desk for parents that do not have accounts.  Once the account is created, the parent will receive an email from SVVSD that gives them their username and includes instructions on how to complete set up.  It is important to note that you will not be able to access Parent Portal until the account is set up completely.  If you do not complete the set up within 7 days, the link contained in the email is no longer valid.

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Crossing Guard Opening

Our school district is hiring a Crossing Guard for our school. It is one hour in the morning and one hour in the afternoon at a designated intersection (Sable Ave). Click here to apply.

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Important Dates:

8/14 and 8/15- Kindergarten Testing

8/15- PTO Black Top Bash (Back to School Night) 3:30-5:00

8/16- 1st day of school for 1st through 5th graders

8/18- First day of school for Kindergarteners

8/25- Vision and Hearing Screening

9/4- Labor Day- No School

9/6- Late Start

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