EAGLES NEST
March 1, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
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CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL:
Congratulations to Ashwin Iyer. Based on the number of volunteer hours, he has qualified for the President's Volunteer Service Award. This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country.
A BIG EAGLE CONGRATULATIONS to Jason Kraisser for Winning the 3A Region Wrestling Championship and advancing to the State Championship. Great Job to Nick Shapiro & Zaid Narmouq on placing 5th, Chris Lee and Matt Harris for placing 6th. Great day for the Eagles!!!
Congratulations to Centennial's Science Olympiad A and B teams for earning 1st and 6th place, respectively, at the Central Maryland Region Science Olympiad Tournament on Sunday. Highlights included gold medals in Astronomy, Disease Detectives, Experimental Design, and Sounds of Music by Thomas Luo, Helen Yang, Jocelyn Mathew, Aaron Raj, Anjali Gajendiran, Jerry Yuan, Eric Kim, and Andrew Zhao; silver medals by Matthew Liu, Christina Cha, Nadine Meister, Takumi Fukuzawa, Joyce Zhang, Steppan Konoplev, Shreya Villamanalan, Tomas Germanas, Zeyu Zong, and Ruoheng Zheng, and bronze medals by Srija Makkapati, Matthew Won, Larry Du, Tianyu You, and David Pang! Congratulations to everyone and good luck at States on March 30th!
Congratulations to Javion Walters and Ameya Sriram for becoming semi-finalists in the annual WJZ Black History Oratory Competition. Both Javion and Ameya competed on Sunday, February 24th, 2019 at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
EAGLE NEWS
WORLDFEST
Centennial's annual WorldFest is coming up on April 11th and National Honor Society and the National Dance Honor Society are busy planning for this cultural celebration! Auditions and applications are currently being accepted for students interested in teaching a workshop or participating in the talent show. The deadline for applying is March 15th. More information is available in the CHS Student Community page on Canvas!
Registration for 2019 AP Exams
The registration period for the 2019 AP Exams will begin on 3/4. Students will register for exams using Naviance. Registration is only open to student accounts. Registration is complete once a signed copy of the survey is submitted with payment. Read more
Climate Survey
Recent state law requires that all public schools in Maryland survey students about school climate. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of each school’s learning environment so that schools can promote a climate that supports student learning.
Students in grades 9-11 will take the short 30-min. survey during regular school hours during the month of March. The survey will ask students about topics such as student engagement, interactions with adults and with other students in the school, the school environment, bullying, and safety. The survey will not ask about a student’s personal experiences, and students will not be asked to provide any information that might violate his or her privacy.
The survey is confidential and school personnel will not have access to the responses of specific students. The responses your child provides will be combined with the responses from other students in the school, and results will be reported for each school and district.
We are eager to receive this very important information about your student’s school and about schools across the state.
Please join us for "Shrek"
Performances: March 21-23 at 7pm and March 24 at 2pm
Rating: PG
Running Time: Two hours and fifteen minutes with one intermission
Tickets: $12 in advance and $15 at the door
Enjoy a lunch with Shrek and Fiona
Date: Sunday March 24th from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.
Ticket Info: Price includes show admission ticket for the 2pm show. Guests will enjoy lunch, meet and greet with the cast, and enjoy fun "Shrek" activities! Limited tickets available. Purchase tickets Online ONLY for this lunch at www.chstheatre.org.
Sales end: Mar 18 or until sold out. Tickets are $20.
Food served: Pizza, (gluten free crust will also be available), Veggies, Fruit, Water, Mud Pie
Advanced Ticket Sales:
● Tickets will be sold for $12 in advance starting on March 18th during lunch shifts
● Visit the website www.chstheatre.org to purchase tickets
● Tickets can not be ordered over the phone.
● Senior citizens get half priced tickets-$6
Door Ticket Sales:
● Tickets will be sold at the door starting at 6:15pm on the night of the performance.
● Tickets sold at the door are $15.
● Senior citizens get half priced tickets- $6.
Doors Open: The audience will be seated starting at 6:30pm.
Questions: Contact Kathryn Carlsen by email kcarlsen@hcpss.org
From the Health Room
Dear Parent/Guardian,
In April, we will be holding in-school immunization clinics for 11th and 12th graders, offering Tdap, Meningitis, MenB, and HPV vaccinations. These vaccines may be required or recommended for college entry or employment. The vaccines will be offered at no cost to you. There is no co-pay or deductible. However, we will bill your insurance company, if you have insurance.
Attached and below is additional information about the clinics and the vaccines. If you would like your child to be vaccinated, fill out and return the attached consent form OR
REGISTER ONLINE by MARCH 22, 2019 at: www.vaccineconsent.com
Having your child vaccinated at school saves time and makes sure he/she is protected from serious diseases. Thank you.
Advertise in our playbill!
Support our theatre program by advertising in our playbill. Do you have a business or organization that would benefit from advertising to over 1300 patrons who will see our show? Contact kcarlsen@hcpss.org for more information. Flier
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.
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.
Don’t Throw Away Your Shot!
The Centennial Boosters are raffling off a Hamilton in NYC package which includes 2 orchestra level seats. Read more
LOOKING FOR WINEers!!!! Even if you can’t attend the Gala this year you can help support the Boosters by donating a bottle of wine with a minimum value of $10 to the event for the annual Wine Pull. Bottles may be dropped off at 9984 Timberknoll Lane or you may purchase new bottles at Jason’s Wine & Spirits at a discounted price and leave the bottles with them. Jason’s Wine & Liquors, the sponsor of our Wine Pull, is offering a 10% discount on your entire purchase of wine, provided at least one bottle from your order is donated to the Centennial Boosters. Simply tell the cashier that you are donating a bottle or more to the Centennial Boosters and they will take 10% of your entire order of wine only (excluding sale bottles). They will also hold your donated bottles for us to pick up. Jason's is located at 9339 Baltimore National Pike in the same shopping center at Jimmy Johns. Offer is valid until March 6, 2019.
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
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 9, 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
Don’t miss this last chance – to come to a Leadership U Information Session!! Give your sophomore the opportunity to have an experience that will be a highlight of his or her high school career. Come hear from LU grads and learn what the program is all about. Our final information session is Thursday, March 7 at Miller Library 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.
Guiding Good Choices Parenting Classes: Free for Parents of 9-14 Year Olds. HC DrugFree and the Howard County State's Attorney's Office will once again provide evidence-based classes for parents to gain skills and knowledge to reduce the risk that their children will use drugs. This 4-week series will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19 and 26 in the Elkridge Library. Parents are expected to attend all 4 sessions. Visit HC DrugFree's website calendar at http://www.hcdrugfree.org/events for more information and to register. Free workbook included. If you have questions, email Admin@hcdrugfree.org or call 443-325-0040. Flier
Senior Week - Staying Safe in Ocean City: HC DrugFree will offer 2 Senior Week: Staying Safe in OC programs. Adults and all students welcome to hear beach safety tips and beach-related police updates to keep your teen safe. Attend on March 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Howard High School or April 1 at 7:00 p.m. in Marriotts Ridge High School. Visit HC DrugFree's website calendar at http://www.hcdrugfree.org/events for more information or contact Admin@hcdrugfree.org. Flier
Teen Advisory Council: HC DrugFree’s Teen Advisory Council (TAC) meets one Monday evening a month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Barn/Teen Center in the Oakland Mills Village Center and is open to all Howard County high school students. Community service hours are available for all meetings and events. TAC will meet on Monday, March 11. To register, please visit www.hcdrugfree.org and go to the Teen Advisory Council page. Refreshments provided at meetings, so must RSVP to Admin@hcdrugfree.org or call 443-325-0040.
Drive-thru EpiPen, Medication and More Collection: Howard County's next convenient drive-thru collection for over-the-counter and prescription medication and “sharps” (needles, syringes and EpiPens) will be held on Saturday, April 27 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the Wilde Lake Village Center parking lot near the Swim Center and The UPS Store. HC DrugFree and the Howard County Police urge you to clean out your medicine cabinets. Teams, clubs, students, PTAs/PTSAs, families, scouts, etc. are welcome to volunteer at the event and receive community service hours. Please visit HC DrugFree’s website at www.hcdrugfree.org and go to the Events/Drug Take Back Day page for more information about medication disposal, or let us know you plan to volunteer by emailing Admin@hcdrugfree.org or calling 443-325-0040.
Conexiones of Howard County
Conexiones of Howard County, a non-profit organization that supports the academic achievements of Latino and Hispanic students, is proud to announce that the application to the 2019 Conexiones Annual Awards is now open. Conexiones hosts their Annual Awards to recognize Latino and Hispanic graduates from the Howard County Public School System. Attached you can find a one-page description of the Conexiones Awards and its application process. In case of questions, please contact Xiomara. Application Calderón-Colón at 787-370-5823 or Maryann Maher at 410-370-0167 or email executiveboard@conexiones.org.
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/