EAGLES NEST
February 8, 2019
From the Principal’s Desk…
The school system is excited to share with you JumpStart dual enrollment opportunities for the 2019-2020 school year. These options, in partnership with Howard Community College (HCC), are designed to provide students with the college experience while still in high school. Students will receive college credit while meeting high school graduation requirements.
Next school year, in additional to the existing flexible options available, your junior or senior can participate in a humanities or STEM course block scheduling opportunity through JumpStart dual enrollment at HCC. The course blocks will offer general education core courses that align with your student’s interests, as well as core high school graduation requirements, such as English and mathematics. On average, students can earn 12 college credits per semester through this option. A sample STEM course block layout can be viewed here and a sample liberal arts course block layout can be viewed here.
Participants will spend one period at their home school and take two to three classes each day on HCC’s Columbia campus. Students can take advantage of an optional shuttle, transporting them to and from their home school. This allows students to use school transportation back home or participate in after-school activities or sports.
Families interested in the JumpStart dual enrollment opportunities should get in touch with their high school counselor for more details. A family information session about these JumpStart Dual Enrollment opportunities will be held at HCC on February 19 from 5-6:30 p.m. in Duncan Hall, Room 100. Families can engage with both HCPSS and HCC staff to learn more about what is available for the 2019-2020 school year.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what’s happening at CHS! (and add our Google Calendar to your phone!)
CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL:
David Matchim has been named the 2018 Music and Arts National Music Educator of the Year!
Krystal Wu will be performing in "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band's Concerto Competition for High School Students. She is one of five finalists out of 114 applicants. The recital will take place at 2 p.m., EST, Saturday, Feb. 16 in Washington, D.C., but is available to view live online at www.marineband.marines.mil or www.youtube.com/usmarineband.
Centennials very own have been named the 2019 Regional Science Bowl Champions: Thomas Luo, Annie Liu, Sayak Maity, Matthew Zhang, & Nadine Meister. The team will compete in the National Science Bowl in late April.
Congrats to our It's Academic JV A team: Anthony Duan, Carter Matties, Ryan Jiang, and Ben Kantsiper who went undefeated and WON FIRST PLACE at the Maryland Championship in National History Bowl and Bee this weekend! It's Ac also qualified 3 teams for the National tournament this weekend. Looking to add more when we host a regional championship here at CHS on March 2nd.
EAGLE NEWS
CHS Theatre Fundraiser
Join Centennial Theatre on 2/26 from 11:30am-10pm at Coal Fire Pizza at Shipley's Grant for a fundraiser for "Shrek"! We will receive 20% of the proceeds. You must bring this flier with you when you attend the event. Thanks for supporting CHS Theatre!
CAMP IMPROV: Comedy camp for kids and teen!
This camp is all about the joy of jumping in and finding the funny. Listening, saying “yes, and,” collaboration and flexibility are key. Read more.
CHS Hall of Fame
Our CHS Athletics HOF induction is Sat Feb 9th. @5:15 PM Between Boys JV 4PM and Varsity 6PM games V. Long Reach.
Seniors:
Interested in speaking/performing at Senior Events such as Graduation and Senior Awards Night?
Here are the requirements for Speaking/Performing at Senior Events: Due by February 15th
All speakers and performers must submit an online application and video submission by February 15th to be reviewed a panel of judges. Link is listed below. You will need to sign into your school GAFE account in order to submit. No late submissions will be considered. Read more
https://goo.gl/forms/ZZYEHROHJlJFZWXI3
CHS Friends of Music B-I-N-G-O Night!
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, February 22nd, 7pm. CHS Friends of Music B-I-N-G-O Night! Read more
2019 Graduation
The window for graduation dates for the Class of 2019 is Monday, May 20 - Friday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 28 - Friday, May 31. Read more
PTSA/Boosters News
See what’s happening with CHS PTSA or CHS Boosters by clicking the names.
Centennial Boosters Gala and Silent Auction
Are You a Beach Lover? Do you own a timeshare or a beach condo that you would be willing to donate to the Centennial Boosters Gala and Silent Auction? Read more
2019 Hersheypark Summer Tickets Fundraiser
Who’s ready for sunshine and fun rides in Hersheypark this summer? Read more
Gift Cards, Services, Rental Properties and more ---
The Centennial Boosters are looking for items to auction off at their upcoming Gala & Silent Auction. Read more
GALA 2019 TICKETS PRICE INCREASE February 1st!
Hurry! Ticket prices for the March 9th 2019 Gala will increase from $70 to $75 on February 1st so order your tickets today at www.centennialboostersonline.com.
REGISTER NOW for our upcoming PSAT/SAT/ACT Prep Courses! Registration is OPEN!
If you have any questions please contact Jackie Crispell at jcrispell@verizon.net - A Portion Of The Proceeds Benefits CHS PTSA! Read more
Please visit the Community News and Programs page on the HCPSS website for announcements of upcoming events and programs sponsored by non-profit organizations (http://www.hcpss.org/community-news-and-programs/).
Leadership U Class of 2019
Are you thinking of college for your child? Let Leadership U help your current sophomore build the skills that will help them succeed! Leadership U can provide him or her a memorable week-long program of leadership development, networking, and community awareness. Beginning the end of July and continuing through the fall of their junior year with nine Sunday afternoon group meetings, LU will give your child the opportunity to build their network, strengthen their leadership skills, meet new students, and work on a community service project of their choice. Come learn more and speak to some of our grads at one of our final two information sessions: February 11 at Central Library or March 7 at Miller Library, both from 7-8pm. Parents and students in both 9th and 10th grade are encouraged to attend. Additional information is available at http://www.leadershiphc.org/leadership-u-2/ or email Meg Ignacio mignacio@leadershiphc.org. Online applications are due March 14, 2019.
New STEM Scholarship Program Now Open for Applications
Lockheed Martin’s new STEM Scholarship Program is now open for applications through March 12, 2019.
The program is open to high school and college undergraduate students planning to pursue a major in engineering or computer science.
This program has significant scale with up to 1,000 students each receiving $10,000 annually. When the program is running at full capacity, we will be awarding $10 million in scholarships annually.
To see detailed eligibility requirements and the application, visit https://lockheedmartin.com/scholarship.
GTAC Educator Recognition
Advanced-level learners and/or their families are invited to recognize a G/T Resource Teacher, content or classroom teacher, or administrator who has enriched their educational experience. All educators who have a letter of recognition submitted on their behalf will be honored at the annual GTAC Educator Recognition Event on April 2, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Reservoir High School. The form to submit a letter of recognition is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc59NBTccdtGwQM6p AxAWoDNqb2LjWV61EiMQA_jyo9HAUDOg/viewform.
The deadline for submission is February 15, 2019. The full article on the HCPSS website is available at https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2019/01/g-t-advisory-seeks-nominations-for-educator-recognition-due-february-15-2019/
ISO Student Member of the Howard County Board of Education - Could you be the next SMOB?
Attention sophomores and juniors: Are you interested in helping to shape county education policies? Applications are now being accepted for the Student Member of the Howard County Board of Education. The student elected by the students of Howard County will serve a one-year term on the Howard County Board of Education, July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Applications are available in Student Services. Completed application packets must be received by Ms. Cindy Drummond, HCASC Advisor, HCPSS, 10910 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042 or by email (cindy_drummond@hcpss.org), no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, February 9, 2018.