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…
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On Tuesday, November 5, 2019, voters will elect three residents to serve on the seven-member school board of Spring Lake Park Schools, serving Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park. These seats are currently held by Jim Amundson, Tony Easter and Amy Hennen.
![Westwood students smiling, doing work on their iPads]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1547656954/springlakeparkschoolsorg/un8oaodhnbjayocgruuj/WW-Stock-Photos0565.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1547656954/springlakeparkschoolsorg/un8oaodhnbjayocgruuj/WW-Stock-Photos0565.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1547656954/springlakeparkschoolsorg/un8oaodhnbjayocgruuj/WW-Stock-Photos0565.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1547656954/springlakeparkschoolsorg/un8oaodhnbjayocgruuj/WW-Stock-Photos0565.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1547656954/springlakeparkschoolsorg/un8oaodhnbjayocgruuj/WW-Stock-Photos0565.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1547656954/springlakeparkschoolsorg/un8oaodhnbjayocgruuj/WW-Stock-Photos0565.jpg","width":2200}])
All grades 4-12 students in Spring Lake Park Schools will be provided an iPad for use in the classroom and to take home. For the 2019-2020 school year, the cost of the iPad Protection Plan will be $10 per student, with a deductible to cover damage to the iPad or if it is lost or stolen.
![three photos of Addison DeBoer; one smiling and two playing hockey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1562953881/springlakeparkschoolsorg/v4b5ualuxgkjz7klfi1f/DeBoer-website.png","width":1800}])
Will Wackman, Spring Lake Park High School (SLPHS) Director of Athletics and Activities, is excited to announce Addison DeBoer as the new boys’ hockey coach. DeBoer’s is a 2006 graduate of SLPHS and went on to play four years at Colorado College and two years on several minor league hockey teams.
The Spring Lake Park School Board held a regular meeting on Tuesday, June 11.
![Superintendent and school board member smiling with transition student holding diploma]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1559832059/springlakeparkschoolsorg/kyjnpdlpe2y2qumb3wdh/Tranisition-graduation-2019.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1559832059/springlakeparkschoolsorg/kyjnpdlpe2y2qumb3wdh/Tranisition-graduation-2019.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1559832059/springlakeparkschoolsorg/kyjnpdlpe2y2qumb3wdh/Tranisition-graduation-2019.png","width":800}])
Students, families and staff gathered to celebrate the Spring Lake Park Schools’ Life Skills Transitions students at an end of the year celebration on Wednesday, June 5. Students were honored for their hard work throughout the year and six graduating students were presented with their diplomas.
The Spring Lake Park School Board held a work session on Tuesday, May 28.
