Point to Point Update...

Oak savannah restoration underway at middle school
A two acre parcel of land on the southwest corner of Elm and Lake is being transformed into an Oak Savannah. For more information including an opportunity to help fund the restoration read page 8 of The Observer. Special thanks to the City of Lino Lakes and Boy Scout Troop 522.
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Community Band performs in May 16 concert
The Centennial Community Band will present a concert for the community 7:30 pm, Friday, May 16, at the Performing Arts Center. More information will be posted closer to the concert date. A free will donation will be requested.

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Meet new principal at open house Community members are invited to meet Rice Lake Elementary School's new principal, Warren Buerkley, at an open house 4-6 pm, Monday, May 19 in the school's media center.
The Centennial School Board appointed Warren to take the helm of Centennial's largest elementary school at its April 28 meeting. Warren has 18 years of experience as a principal, most recently in the Stillwater School District. He taught for 11 years and served as an interim Director of Teaching and Learning for one year.
He enjoys working with people and says his "success stems from his ability to lead, build consensus, working ethically and his sense of humor." Those attributes are expected to serve him well as he follows Dan Kelly, Rice Lake's first and only principal, who is retiring this June. Rice Lake is at 575 Birch Street in Lino Lakes.
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Gifted Services update
Gifted Services is implementing a program model developed during the 2007-08 school year. The program supports co-curricular activities such as Continental Math League, Geography Bee, Stock Market Game, Think Cap Quiz Bowl, Fermi Math, and critical thinking activities. For more information, click here.
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Centennial class reunions:
Click for Alumni page

The Class of 2003 is planning its 5th reunion Friday, May 30. Class members are asked to send contact information to sgoebel08@yahoo.com.

The Class of 1988 is planning its 20th reunion, Saturday, June 21, at Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake. For information: http://www.minnesotareunions.com/
contact: reunionorgainzers@msn.com,
763-557-0177

The Class of 1973 is planning its 35th reunion Saturday, May 17, at the American Legion in Forest Lake. Members are asked to send contact information to Peggy Gourley Rudman at robertrudman@msn.com or Bert Noren@comcast.net.

The Classes of 1965-67 are hosting a triple class reunion Saturday, June 7 at the Lino Lakes American Legion. All Centennial graduates are invited. For information click here.

Centennial High School presents...The Diviners
Three performances of Centennial High School's spring play, The Diviners, are scheduled 7 :30 pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 8-10, in the Performing Arts Center. The play is set in a small farm community during the depression, a charismatic preacher and a misunderstood boy find a common bond and help each other divine for the truth. The play is directed by Peter Christian Hansen and features Centennial High School student performers.

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Special Education Advisory Council meets May 13
The Centennial Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will meet, 6:30-8 pm, Tuesday, May 13, inCentennial High School Red Media Center. The meeting gives parents of students with special needs the opportunity to comment, voice concerns and make recommendations to the special education director regarding special education services. There will be a short presentation with handouts followed by an opportunity to ask questions and make comments.
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Drop off old eyeglasses
Curt Gutbrod's 5th grade class at Blue Heron Elementary has teamed up with the Circle-Lex Lions' Club to collect no longer used eye glasses to help people in third world countries. If you would like to donate your old eye glasses, you may drop them off at the Blue Heron office or the Community Services drop box near the District Office.

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Spring concerts showcase Centennial students:
* Middle School Band Concerts, 6:15 & 8 pm, Monday, May 12, Middle School Auditorium
* High School Band Concert, 7:30 pm, Tuesday, May 13, Performing Arts Center
* Grade 9 Band Concert, 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 15, Performing Arts Center
* Middle School Small Group Concert, 6:30 pm, Monday, May 19, Middle School Auditorium
* High School Chamber Concert, 7 pm, Tuesday, May 20, Performing Arts Center
* High School Choir Concert, 7 pm, Tuesday, May 27, Performing Arts Center
* High School Choir concert, 7 pm, Thursday, May 29, Performing Arts Center
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Driver's ed sign-up set
Centennial High School students interested in the June session of classroom driver education can pick up information in either high school guidance office. The cost is $99. The June class runs 9 am-12:05 pm, Monday-Friday, June 9-20. Class is held in Room 700, White Building. Students interested in Behind-the-Wheel can register at the cashiers office in the white building. The cost is $199.

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Audit finds district in good financial shape
The Centennial School Board learned that the district is in good financial shape after making improvements to instructional delivery during the 2006-07 fiscal year. Click for information

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Need financial aid info?
Centennial High School's Financial Aid Information night is being replayed on local cable channel 20, Sundays at 3 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm.

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North Metro, Channel 15 televises Centennial sports
Click for schedule