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![Connecting with our legislators]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1736542863/isd12org/l0mjnbm7jdej8qiwuf5e/legislative_breakfast.jpg","width":2200}])
Local legislators, city and county leaders, staff, and student representatives attended the district's legislative breakfast, hosted by the Centennial School Board.
![high school student working the preschoolers on a glue project at a table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1735939884/isd12org/fsb5tqbybebvngvzvb0z/Playschool.jpg","width":1500}])
Sign up your child, ages 3-5, for Centennial High School's FREE Cougar Cubs Playschool. Activities are planned and implemented by Centennial High School Child Psychology II students, under the supervision of their teacher.
![Winter Activity Guide is open for registration]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733343949/isd12org/rb0ifu5cyzbvgb83i2i5/Front_Cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733343949/isd12org/rb0ifu5cyzbvgb83i2i5/Front_Cover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733343949/isd12org/rb0ifu5cyzbvgb83i2i5/Front_Cover.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733343949/isd12org/rb0ifu5cyzbvgb83i2i5/Front_Cover.jpg","width":813}])
Check out the Community Education offerings. There's something for everyone! Registration is now open.
![Tyler Cook: North Metro TV Student of the Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1731967350/isd12org/qzxzc5l1zm1enu5avdt6/Tyler_Cook_interview_cropped.jpg","width":2200}])
Spotlight is on Tyler Cook, North Metro TV's Student of the Month. Catch the interview with Tyler and Coach Diggins.
![Celebrating Minnesota Goes to College Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730127665/isd12org/ffschi0tmaq76hvfmzon/college_bingo_cropped.jpg","width":1816}])
Students celebrated “Minnesota Goes to College Month” in October and participated in a variety of activities designed to help guide their postsecondary planning. A favorite activity: Playing College Bingo during LEAP.
![Gold Medal Finish to the Go-Around]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729025690/isd12org/hh4fwp0hssjh3qvkfgo4/go_around_cropped2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729025690/isd12org/hh4fwp0hssjh3qvkfgo4/go_around_cropped2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729025690/isd12org/hh4fwp0hssjh3qvkfgo4/go_around_cropped2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1729025690/isd12org/hh4fwp0hssjh3qvkfgo4/go_around_cropped2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1729025690/isd12org/hh4fwp0hssjh3qvkfgo4/go_around_cropped2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1729025690/isd12org/hh4fwp0hssjh3qvkfgo4/go_around_cropped2.jpg","width":2200}])
It was a great day for the annual "Go Around" at Golden Lake Elementary, raising money for their school and each student earned a gold medal.
Early Childhood Announcements
![Two girls placing chips into a farm-themed game]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1682946874/isd12org/wxoujrtnjvayilc5hanj/IMG_2734.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1682946874/isd12org/wxoujrtnjvayilc5hanj/IMG_2734.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1682946874/isd12org/wxoujrtnjvayilc5hanj/IMG_2734.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1682946874/isd12org/wxoujrtnjvayilc5hanj/IMG_2734.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1682946874/isd12org/wxoujrtnjvayilc5hanj/IMG_2734.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1682946874/isd12org/wxoujrtnjvayilc5hanj/IMG_2734.jpg","width":2200}])
Lynn Dierks
Due to popular demand, we will be adding a second Drop-In & Play class on Mondays beginning January 6 from 9-10:30am. You can pre-register on Eleyo to make the payment process quicker, but please note that registering does not guarantee you a spot in the class. Drop-in classes are first-come, first-served until we reach capacity. When the class is full we place a bright pink sign on the Early Childhood doors so you can know before you get out of your car.
The cost is $3/child or $5/family. Multi-visit punch cards are available that provide a free class after a certain number of visits.
We hope to see you soon!
Lynn Dierks
In conjunction with the Centennial Area Chamber's Winterfest celebration, ECFE is offering a special class for children ages 2-8 with an adult. Winter Wonders: A STEAM Adventure will provide the opportunity to explore a variety of winter-themed Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math activities. We hope you'll join us!
Winter Wonders: A STEAM Adventure
Wednesday, February 12
5:30-6:30 pm
$5 per child with caregiver
Early Childhood Center (door C at Rice Lake Elementary)
Lynn Dierks
Welcome back to our returning and new families! The staff of Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) and Centennial Preschool are eager to meet their new students and get the school year started.
Registration for ECFE classes will remain open until classes are full, even after classes begin the week of September 9. We have some new offerings this year, including a second session of the free Explore With Baby class and the expansion of our Little Nature Explorers classes throughout the year. If you're not able to commit to a weekly class, please consider Drop-In & Play on Fridays from 9-10:30am. For $3/child or $5/family you can enjoy 90 minutes of structured play.
Centennial Preschool classes are mostly full, but we currently have availability at Golden Lake and Rice Lake for full-day classes and at the Early Childhood Center for our 4-day afternoon class.
Registration is via Eleyo, but you're always welcome to contact us at 763-792-6120 or earlychildhood@isd12.org with questions.
