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.
![Centerview teacher Melissa Gustafson reading and smiling with a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1548361674/springlakeparkschoolsorg/eloepge78pkdauqkupwv/MelissaGustafson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1548361674/springlakeparkschoolsorg/eloepge78pkdauqkupwv/MelissaGustafson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1548361674/springlakeparkschoolsorg/eloepge78pkdauqkupwv/MelissaGustafson.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1548361674/springlakeparkschoolsorg/eloepge78pkdauqkupwv/MelissaGustafson.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1548361674/springlakeparkschoolsorg/eloepge78pkdauqkupwv/MelissaGustafson.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1548361674/springlakeparkschoolsorg/eloepge78pkdauqkupwv/MelissaGustafson.jpg","width":2200}])
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…
![Centerview staff member Celeste Norlander pointing to an iPad screen to help a student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558710744/springlakeparkschoolsorg/s2ymkl5xg8ucqajkhzaj/Celeste_Norlander_online.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558710744/springlakeparkschoolsorg/s2ymkl5xg8ucqajkhzaj/Celeste_Norlander_online.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558710744/springlakeparkschoolsorg/s2ymkl5xg8ucqajkhzaj/Celeste_Norlander_online.png","width":720}])
"I personalize learning through technology in order to meet their unique goals, interests and needs of each of my students."
![A person scrolling through the Minnesota Summer Eats app]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558630010/springlakeparkschoolsorg/r8jxtmvzwj5auukdizvg/Summmer_eats_app.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558630010/springlakeparkschoolsorg/r8jxtmvzwj5auukdizvg/Summmer_eats_app.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558630010/springlakeparkschoolsorg/r8jxtmvzwj5auukdizvg/Summmer_eats_app.jpg","width":720}])
Hunger Impact Partners, a non-profit organization with the Minnesota Department of Education that promotes free healthy summer meals for kids across the state, is encouraging students and families to download the Summer Eats Minnesota mobile app.
![Two artificial turf fields come through partnerships with National Sports Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558620280/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rnbfux0fcpzxmotd2fyv/turf_CV_online.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558620280/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rnbfux0fcpzxmotd2fyv/turf_CV_online.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558620280/springlakeparkschoolsorg/rnbfux0fcpzxmotd2fyv/turf_CV_online.png","width":720}])
Spring Lake Park Schools and the National Sports Center (NSC) will be installing artificial turf on the two soccer fields near Centerview, south of 105th and east of Davenport. This is a cooperative project with NSC that will benefit our entire district and community.
![Six SLP staff members smiling at the retirement reception]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558541539/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ewiaqolqoeacwjqrjzs6/Retirement_group.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558541539/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ewiaqolqoeacwjqrjzs6/Retirement_group.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1558541539/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ewiaqolqoeacwjqrjzs6/Retirement_group.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1558541539/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ewiaqolqoeacwjqrjzs6/Retirement_group.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1558541539/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ewiaqolqoeacwjqrjzs6/Retirement_group.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1558541539/springlakeparkschoolsorg/ewiaqolqoeacwjqrjzs6/Retirement_group.jpg","width":2200}])
Spring Lake Park Schools held its annual retirement reception on May 21 to honor and recognize the 11 staff members who retired during the 2018-2019 school year or are retiring at the end of the school year.
![Westwood Intermediate and Middle School front entrance]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1532542808/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j1jdxk47ay3gof2s75xe/Exterior-Westwood.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1532542808/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j1jdxk47ay3gof2s75xe/Exterior-Westwood.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1532542808/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j1jdxk47ay3gof2s75xe/Exterior-Westwood.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1532542808/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j1jdxk47ay3gof2s75xe/Exterior-Westwood.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1532542808/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j1jdxk47ay3gof2s75xe/Exterior-Westwood.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1532542808/springlakeparkschoolsorg/j1jdxk47ay3gof2s75xe/Exterior-Westwood.jpg","width":2200}])
Current grade four students and their families are invited to an Open House at Westwood Intermediate and Middle School on Tuesday, May 28 from 5-6 p.m.
![National Signing Day 2019]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1558035475/springlakeparkschoolsorg/c9bqknnhgx0d2xl2arkl/National-Signing-Day-2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1558035475/springlakeparkschoolsorg/c9bqknnhgx0d2xl2arkl/National-Signing-Day-2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1558035475/springlakeparkschoolsorg/c9bqknnhgx0d2xl2arkl/National-Signing-Day-2019.jpg","width":800}])
Panther student-athletes Anneka Clark, Jaxon Fenn, Mason Johnson, Makenna Leik, Natalie Nusbaum, Derek Sonmore and Lauren Woodford participated in Signing Day on Wednesday, May 15 and committed to play their sport at the collegiate level.
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