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A Note from the Principal:

Unified Basketball Program Strengthens School Culture at Centennial Elementary!

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Registration Open for Elementary Project Launch

Academic proficiency is an important district goal for elementary students. Research shows that extended school year learning opportunities positively impact student success. 

Project Launch Program Includes:

• Targeted literacy practice daily
• Content literacy in science and social studies
• Focused math study and exploration
• Transportation provided for those who qualify from predetermined bus stops
• Breakfast and lunch provided
• Exiting Kindergarten – 4^th Grade Students
• Available at no cost to families

Date & Times

June 1 – June 25, 2026 

Monday-Thursday

8:30-3:30 PM

Attendance all 16 days is critical

We will close individual grade levels when full.

Space is limited! To register, please contact your school or teacher for a registration form, and return your completed form to either your child’s teacher, or the school office. There is no online registration format. You will be notified if your child is placed on a waitlist for this program. 

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No School from March 16th to March 20th for Spring Break! Enjoy your week off!

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SOMETHING TO CHEW ON from Nutrition Services

Click on the button to view school lunch information for the month of March.

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March Breakfast Challenge

Did you know that Centennial serves a free breakfast to all students, every day, starting at 8:40am until 9am? We would love to have your student join in too! March is the month to try it out. Breakfast items vary from breakfast sandwiches, burritos, fruit bowls, yogurt, granola, cereal, and more. We hope to see more students join in this month!

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Half Year iPad Insurance

The half year insurance fee is now available in Infinite Campus. If you have not purchased iPad insurance for your student’s iPad this school year, please consider doing so. Your child’s iPad will need to be brought to the front office and inspected. If the iPad is found to be in good condition, you are able to purchase the insurance at the half year cost of $12.50. Please visit the front office for more information and/or to pay the fee. Students’ current iPad insurance must be paid in full to be eligible for insurance the following year.

If you have any questions, visit the St. Vrain Technology Services website or contact the Help Desk at 303-702-7730. We are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Important Reminder:

RESPONSIBLE USE OF CELL PHONES AND PERSONAL DEVICES

We commit that each and every student will be recognized for their unique talents and aspirations, and receive an exceptional PreK-12 experience in St. Vrain Valley Schools in order to graduate with a strong competitive advantage.

EXPECTATIONS

• Phones must remain off or on silent mode during school hours.
• Phones must be kept out of sight during class time (e.g., in backpacks or lockers), unless given permission by a teacher. 
• Phones may only be used during:
  • Before or after school (or during any break period w/teacher approval)
  • Emergency situations, with staff approval. 
• No photography, video, or audio recording is allowed during the school day without explicit permission from a teacher or administrator.
• Texting, calling, or using social media is not allowed during the school day. 

Smartwatches and other wearable devices are subject to the same rules as phones. Students are allowed to wear their watch but no texting, calling, or playing games is allowed during school hours.

CONSEQUENCES – Elementary 

• First offense: Verbal reminder of the expectation and communication to a parent/guardian. 
• Second offense: Phone/watch is confiscated, returned at the end of the day, and communication to a parent/guardian with admin. 
• Third offense: Phone/watch is confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian.

Further offenses: Additional disciplinary action, which may include loss of phone/watch privileges at school for a set period of time or other consequences.

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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.

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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.

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Centennial PTO

The PTO wants to hear from you! If you have questions, concerns, ideas, or want to get involved, please reach out! And to be in the loop with everything happening at Centennial, follow along on social media or check out our website. 

https://www.instagram.com/centennial.pto

https://www.facebook.com/cnelpto

https://centennialelementarypto.com

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Attendance

Our attendance rate is 94.23% and Congratulations to 4th grade on the highest attendance rate for February! Students are participating in MARCH MADNESS ATTENDANCE. The class that is the winner of March Madness will earn a Rootbeer Float Party!!

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PBIS – Positive Behavior Interventions & Support

Our March Focus will be Perseverance: Continuing to try even when something is hard; it means not giving up when faced with challenges. Students are sharing ways they continue to persevere when at school and at home. One way we are connecting this character trait this month is by having classes participate in March Madness for Attendance. Learn more in our attendance section!

For February, students met their Class PAWS goal and earned a Class Glow Stick Dance Party. We are proud of them! For March, they are trying to earn Obstacle Courses (brought to us by Silver Creek High School students). Keep earning!

Kindness Lessons from February

Dear Families,

Thank you for the warm welcome during your school’s Kindness Week February 23rd-27th. It was truly an honor to spend time with your students and staff, who were engaged, thoughtful, and inspiring throughout our time together.

I had the joy of reading my book, “Sue’s Sky”, with students in grades K–2, where we explored themes of acceptance, self-expression, and celebrating what makes each of us unique. I also shared a preview of an upcoming story with 3rd-5th graders, “The Compass of Kindness”, which introduces four guiding directions: kindness through our actions, kindness to ourselves, kindness to others, and kindness to the Earth.

Students participated in a short reflection activity and demonstrated incredible insight, empathy, and enthusiasm. Their ideas and energy were a powerful reminder that when we nurture kindness, we help children grow into confident, compassionate leaders.

Thank you for inviting me to be part of such a meaningful week and for the important work you do each day to build a caring school community. It was a privilege to learn alongside your students.

With gratitude,
Lulu Buck
Children’s Book Author & SVVSD Coordinator

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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.

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Mead High School Theater hosts a Kids’ Night Out! 

Friday, March 6th, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Kindergarten-5th grade

Drop off at Mead High School auditorium entrance.

$30 per child

Dinner included!

Join the Mead High School Theatre department for a night of games, crafts, and activities as we prepare for our spring musical: Freaky Friday! Dinner is included.

This is a night you won’t want to miss. Register Now!

Please email Kelly Baxter ([email protected]) with any questions.

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Join Us: Future Ready Festival, March 7

St. Vrain Valley Schools invites families and community members to attend the first-ever Future Ready Festival on Saturday March 7 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Silver Creek High School in Longmont. This open-house style showcase allows visitors to explore innovative pathways and programs offered across St. Vrain Valley Schools through interactive learning zones, hands-on demonstrations, live student performances, a speaker-series in the auditorium, coffee chats with district leaders and Superintendent Dr. Jackie Kapushion in the library, and more. Join us as we explore, celebrate, and imagine what’s next for public education in our community.

Visit the website to learn more

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Support Our Schools with Discounted Pro Sports Tickets

Looking for a fun way to support education in St. Vrain Valley Schools? The St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation is offering discounted tickets to select Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets Community Games, with a portion of each ticket sold benefiting Foundation programs that support students, teachers, and schools across our district.

Upcoming Community Games include:

• March 10 – Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers
  
• March 27 – Nuggets vs. Utah Jazz
  
• March 28 – Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets
  
• April 6 – Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
  

Tickets are limited, so don’t wait! Visit the Foundation’s website to purchase tickets and enjoy a great game while giving back to our schools.

🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://stvrainfoundation.org/about/upcoming-events/

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Looking for Summer Camp Ideas?

Highlands Camp & Retreat Center is an overnight adventure camp located just up the hill in Allenspark, CO. This summer, they’re offering four weeks of camp for kids entering grades 3-12. At Highlands Camp, they believe in the power of disconnecting from technology and connecting with nature. They’re a small camp with small group sizes, allowing for a lot of individual attention and personal connection. They also charge quite a bit less than other camps, too!

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Important Dates to Remember:

3/6 – Centennial Spirit Night @ ARK Ninja

3/9 – 3rd Grade Field Trip

3/11 – Last Day of AAA

3/12 – 1st/2nd Grade Music Program

3/16 – 3/20 – Spring Break, No School

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