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March 15, 2019
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EAGLE NEWS
Clothing to Cash
Hey Eagles, it's time to start that spring cleaning! In the month of February, CHS was once again number two in the county for donations. Let's get back to number one! Clear out old clothes, towels, blankets, it's all good! Centennial collected 1471 pounds, and earned a bonus $50 for a total of $197.10 last month; what can we do this month? Your help is appreciated!
Let's Go, Eagles, Let's Go!
"Shrek" Volunteers Needed
Help up sell tickets, concessions, and more for our upcoming musical extravaganza, "Shrek"! Sign up here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0549acaa22a46-shrek1
National Athletic Training Month
The month of March is National Athletic Training Month. This year, the athletic trainer's in Howard County are organizing a donation drive for the month. A donation box is located in the front office.
It is for Non-perishable food, personal care items, baby food/diapers that will all go to the Oakland Mills food Pantry. For more information click here.
SAFE DRIVING PRESENTATIONS
Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 pm at Reservoir High School
For more information go to https://news.hcpss.org/news-posts/2018/08/2018-2019-safe-driving-presentations/
PROM - 2019
Online Ticket Sales: Discount $65 online ONLY. Go to: osp.osmsinc.com/HowardMD Available March 1 – April 7. (Online sales students MUST PICK UP a ticket during the lunch time sales to verify Obligations have been paid in full).
Lunch Tickets Sales: $75 available: April 1 - April 8
Guest Form: Guest forms for non CHS Guest are available now. Due on Monday, April 8th by 2:10 pm. NO late forms will be accepted.
Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2021
The Class of 2021 Board is seeking monetary donations in preparation for senior activities and prom. Your child received a letter, intended for you, detailing the needs of the class board in order to make his or her senior year the best ever! This same letter can be found on Canvas in the announcements section. If you have any questions or concerns please email Mr. Wheeler at thomas_wheeler@hcpss.org.
Wingspan
The Wingspan, the Centennial high school Newspaper, has just published their February issue! You can read all about how the Coaches of the Boy's Varsity Basketball team have shaped the team over the years. The issue can be accessed at: https://chswingspan.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/vol-42-issue-3-online.pdf
Please check it out!
College Panel Discussion
On behalf of the RHHS PTSA, you are invited to join us for a College Panel Discussion. This will address how families can begin to understand the college search and college application process. There is a right fit for everyone.
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
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.
Last chance to order discounted 2019 Hersheypark Summer Tickets
Don’t miss the great opportunity to save at least $20 on each 2019 Hersheypark Summer ticket. Buy more and save more!! Place orders online and all proceeds benefit Centennial High School PTSA. Orders must be sent in by March 13 for tickets to be delivered on Mar 22.
APPLY NOW FOR THE CHS PTSA SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS! Now thru Apr. 12.
Now that college applications are complete and those letters of admission are arriving, it’s time to apply for scholarships! Each year, the CHS PTSA awards four (4) $500.00 scholarships for graduating seniors. Applications are available on the CHS PTSA website, in the CHS Main Office, in Student Services, and on Naviance.
DEADLINE: Fri., April 12 @ 2:10PM.
CONTACT: Susan Jenkins
NOMINATION SEASON FOR STAFF COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AWARD. Now thru Apr. 12.
The CHS PTSA is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Staff Commitment to Excellence Award. Each year, this recognition is awarded to a dedicated staff member who has demonstrated a committed and caring attitude toward students and fellow staff members. The winner will receive a $300.00 monetary award and their nameplate will be added to the Commitment to Excellence eternity plaque displayed in the CHS Main Office. Nomination forms are available ONLINE and in the CHS Main Office.
DEADLINE: Fri., April 12 @ 2:10PM.
CONTACT: Susan Jenkins
SAT Course
Another PSAT/SAT/ACT Prep Course has just been added at CHS - starts in April! Registration is OPEN!
DON’T MISS OUT! Response to our current SAT Prep course has been excellent, so we are scheduling another one this spring.
Register now for our upcoming Spring PSAT, SAT, ACT prep course (6 evenings), ScoreMoreTestPrep, offered at Centennial High School by Dr. Martha Gagnon and Rebecca Mason. Dr. Martha Gagnon and Ms. Rebecca Mason have been offering ScoreMoreTestPrep at our school for years and feedback and results have been excellent. Anyone planning to take the spring tests should consider taking this course.
Better test scores mean more college and scholarship opportunities, so don't miss out on this great way to prep for your upcoming college tests!
Spring Session: April 8, 10, 23, 24, 29, May 1, 2019 Evenings: 6:00-8:00 pm
Register at: www.MarthaGagnon.com
For More information please go to www.MarthaGagnon.com or contact Jackie Crispell at jcrispell@verizon.net.
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/).
Learn More….
The Howard High PTSA, along with the Maryland Coalition of Families, Howard and Carroll County Health Offices, is sponsoring the premier showing of Heroin Still Kills at Howard High on March 28th, 6:30-8:30pm. After the film, there will be a panel discussion/Q&A with a Howard parent who lost her Howard student to drugs, and the cast (not actors, but real young adults who are battling this) and reps from the above organizations. We are inviting the local schools to join us for this important event ... if you are able, come - become aware, educate/inform, and share with others.
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
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.