Who We Are
High expectations.
High achievement for all.
No excuses.
Welcome to Centerview Elementary School in Blaine! We are one of three elementary schools serving Spring Lake Park Schools' students in grades preK-4.
Newly Constructed Facility
Centerview Elementary School is the district’s newest school, opening in September 2018, serving students in preK-4.
Innovative and Personalized Learning
Each student at Centerview Elementary School is known by name, strength, interest and need, leading to personalized student work and learning experiences.
Focus on Literacy
All elementary students in Spring Lake Park Schools spend 120 minutes each day on reading instruction with 60 minutes in smaller groups focused on specific student needs.
STEM and Real-world Learning
We continue to expand our STEM learning for each student in Spring Lake Park Schools. We are redesigning traditional learning experiences and transforming our classrooms to help our students become creators, designers, inventors, thinkers and leaders.
Career and College Readiness and 12 x 12
We are collectively committed to designing engaging learning experiences that lead to each student earning 12 college credits by the end of 12th grade.
Low Class Sizes
One of our top priorities is to maintain low class sizes. Our class sizes at elementary grade levels are among the lowest in the metro area and among neighboring districts.
Panther Pride
Amazing things are happening every day at Centerview Elementary School – learn more about our Centerview stories and voices.
Why I’m #SLPPantherProud
Hear from our staff, students and community about the amazing things that are happening at Centerview every day.
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First grade teacher, Centerview
No year is the same, no class is the same, no lesson is the same and certainly no student is the same. Everyday, plans change based on what I learned the previous day about my students. It's important to be flexible and find ways to let the students guide the ship sometimes.
![Principal Callahan raising his hand in the Centerview lunchroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536957109/springlakeparkschoolsorg/bwasbsioxwhjjhionobh/Callahan-Centerview-first-day.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536957109/springlakeparkschoolsorg/bwasbsioxwhjjhionobh/Callahan-Centerview-first-day.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536957109/springlakeparkschoolsorg/bwasbsioxwhjjhionobh/Callahan-Centerview-first-day.png","width":800}])
Principal, Centerview
"What makes me SLP Panther Proud is the commitment and opportunity to work in partnership with students, families, staff and our community."
![Teacher helping student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1525378480/springlakeparkschoolsorg/p1396pe4rmo1glnj8elz/Darrick-Becken.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1525378480/springlakeparkschoolsorg/p1396pe4rmo1glnj8elz/Darrick-Becken.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1525378480/springlakeparkschoolsorg/p1396pe4rmo1glnj8elz/Darrick-Becken.png","width":680}])
Teacher, Centerview
The best part of my day is when the doors open in the morning and students come running in! It's great to see that kids are so excited to be here each day and that they want to get to their class as quick as they can!
![Julie Wuggazer working with three students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1545941370/springlakeparkschoolsorg/q9qb76awwze7gaqwjrak/Julie-Wuggazer-CV.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1545941370/springlakeparkschoolsorg/q9qb76awwze7gaqwjrak/Julie-Wuggazer-CV.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1545941370/springlakeparkschoolsorg/q9qb76awwze7gaqwjrak/Julie-Wuggazer-CV.jpg","width":776}])
Academic Specialist, Centerview
Knowing what the students can and cannot do really drives my instruction. As a reading teacher, I make goals with my students, and we base them on what skills the student is interested in developing as readers. This means everyone in the group has a tailored goal that they are working toward.
![Alyssa Sawinski working with a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532437967/springlakeparkschoolsorg/tqainipywlu7fiq4hygo/Alyssa-Sawinski.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1532437967/springlakeparkschoolsorg/tqainipywlu7fiq4hygo/Alyssa-Sawinski.jpg","width":500}])
Teacher, Centerview
Everyday I strive to be the best person, friend and teacher that I can be. I set high expectations for myself, knowing that I am capable of excellence, and I wanted to foster the same belief in all of my students.
News
In Other News…
![Football team section championship 2019]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1572971961/springlakeparkschoolsorg/gzni3ohnr520ezfvgqqq/football_section_champs_2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1572971961/springlakeparkschoolsorg/gzni3ohnr520ezfvgqqq/football_section_champs_2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1572971961/springlakeparkschoolsorg/gzni3ohnr520ezfvgqqq/football_section_champs_2019.jpg","width":800}])
We had so many reasons to be SLP Panther Proud this fall with nearly daily achievements by high school students involved in athletics, co-curricular activities and fine arts.
![Jennie Hayle teaching math to her students while smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1527213688/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j3xfeb5xqbvrntqujhaj/Jennie-Hayle-students-large.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1527213688/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j3xfeb5xqbvrntqujhaj/Jennie-Hayle-students-large.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1527213688/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j3xfeb5xqbvrntqujhaj/Jennie-Hayle-students-large.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1527213688/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j3xfeb5xqbvrntqujhaj/Jennie-Hayle-students-large.jpg","width":1011}])
Where we’ve been, where we’re going as we help each student become a mathematician
![A Westwood teacher in Panther gear teaching students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1546984003/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dueqgh1lgflendjkpym5/WW-Stock-Photos0594.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1546984003/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dueqgh1lgflendjkpym5/WW-Stock-Photos0594.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1546984003/springlakeparkschoolsorg/dueqgh1lgflendjkpym5/WW-Stock-Photos0594.jpg","width":800}])
Last fall, Spring Lake Park Schools partnered with InClass Today, an organization that has proven success in reducing chronic absenteeism in other school districts across the country. Again this year, students in grades 6-12 who fall into our chronic absenteeism criteria will receive an absence report in the mail. These reports will be sent beginning Friday, November 29.
![A Veteran and Centerview Elementary student smiling in front of a homemade flag]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573655965/springlakeparkschoolsorg/lqjklgpar8psc8jpfavy/CV_Veterans_Day_7671_online.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573655965/springlakeparkschoolsorg/lqjklgpar8psc8jpfavy/CV_Veterans_Day_7671_online.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573655965/springlakeparkschoolsorg/lqjklgpar8psc8jpfavy/CV_Veterans_Day_7671_online.jpg","width":800}])
Through assemblies at Park Terrace Elementary and Centerview Elementary, letter writing, wreath making and a variety of other activities, Spring Lake Park Schools students across the district learned what it means to be a Veteran and recognized those who have and are currently serving our country.
![District Notification System Test graphic with snowflakes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573161181/springlakeparkschoolsorg/kuxeda2wsfhhwht3tupr/Emergency_Notification_Test_2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573161181/springlakeparkschoolsorg/kuxeda2wsfhhwht3tupr/Emergency_Notification_Test_2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573161181/springlakeparkschoolsorg/kuxeda2wsfhhwht3tupr/Emergency_Notification_Test_2019.jpg","width":700}])
Winter weather will soon be here. To ensure families get the information they need around school closings or delays, or other emergency information, we will be conducting a test of our district notification system on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m.
![School Board Members of 2019 smiling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1573060977/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v5k3no4ix2128hk0oxqd/School-Board-2019.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1573060977/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v5k3no4ix2128hk0oxqd/School-Board-2019.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1573060977/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v5k3no4ix2128hk0oxqd/School-Board-2019.png","width":600}])
Three Spring Lake Park School Board seats were on the Tuesday, November 5 General Election ballot. The two incumbents running, Amy Hennen and Tony Easter, have been reelected to the school board, and Sarah Bowe of Blaine, joins the board as its newest member.
