Eagles Nest 3/22/19

Fri, 03/22/2019 - 2:18pm

EAGLES NEST

March 22, 2019

UPCOMING EVENTS

See what’s happening at CHS! (and add our Google Calendar to your phone!)

CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL:

Congratulations to our Model UN team who competed at Calvert Hall College this Saturday and brought home 3 Honorable Mentions and a Best Delegate...Malika Shah, Amaris Hall, Zareen Ahmed, Ana Cunningham, Caio Goosby, Maggie Ju, Yash Agarwal, Lauren Stipe, and Anthony Duan--Go EAGLES!!!

A HUGE Eagle Congratulations to Jason Kraisser on being selected as the Washington Post ALL MET Wrestler of the Year.

Christopher Agnew, Darian Avery and Steven Chai have been named a 2019 Recognized Carson Scholar. Their academic achievement and service to their communities are what makes them stand out as future leaders.

EAGLE NEWS

AP Regular Registration Ending

Regular registration for AP exams will end Sunday March 24th

at midnight. Any Naviance survey completed after that will be charged a $25 per exam late fee bringing the cost of an exam to $119. Registrations completed before that, but turned in on Monday, will not have to pay the late fee. Please contact Ms. Covington with any questions at acovington@hcpss.org

Science National Honor Society is hosting our annual RISE conference at CHS on April 1st

From 5:30 to 9pm. RISE aims to educate and inform students across Howard County by hosting workshops led by professionals with STEM backgrounds, student research presentations, science-related club displays, and interactive booths with other professionals in their perspective fields. Our keynote speaker this year is Eugene Shen, the director of coaching analytics for the Baltimore Ravens. Additionally, this is a fantastic chance for students to find various internship and volunteering opportunities within their areas of interest. Admission to the event is completely free and includes dinner! Students can register on our website https://chsrise.wixsite.com/rise. Registration check in will be from 5:30 to 6pm.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

For More information please go to www.MarthaGagnon.com or contact Jackie Crispell at jcrispell@verizon.net.

Community News

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.

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.

HC DrugFree

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 in and out of the water. Attend on Monday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Howard High School or Monday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Marriotts Ridge High School. Visit HC DrugFree's website calendar at http://www.hcdrugfree.org/events for more information or contact Admin@hcdrugfree.org.

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, April 8. 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.

DALE CARNEGIE YOUNG ADULT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TO RUN THIS JUNE

The Dale Carnegie Young Adult Leadership Program, open to all H.S. students (rising 9th to 12th grade), teaches life skills in communication, interpersonal skills, public speaking, stress management, and self-confidence. This is a world renowned program offered at River Hill High School for the first time. Listen to what the Richard Montgomery High School principal has to say about Y.A.L.P: https://vimeo.com/289566507 and

INSIDER LOOK Young Adult Leadership Program https://vimeo.com/storiastudio/insiderlook 2:20 sec

YALP is the high school version of the internationally renowned Dale Carnegie Course. Warren Buffett, American business magnate, investor, author and philanthropist, is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Course…listen to what he has to say: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1I0AP28qy0

Manage stress more effectively – Great leadership is not born out of good times but when faced with adversity and challenges
Build confidence– particularly in public speaking (we build confidence throughout our lives – no matter how confident we are right now, we can always stretch and grow)
Refine social skills– even those who are already outgoing can enhance their communication and listening skills
Sharpen interpersonal and leadership skills
Strengthen advocacy & communication skills– it’s not just what we say but ‘how’ we say it…
Prepare for college interviews
Eligible for 2 college credits

Hear what past grad Todd has to say https://vimeo.com/storiastudio/todd Todd’s Story (DECA Student). Visit our Testimonial page at: http://dalecarnegieyouth.com/what-people-are-saying/ for other grad testimonial. June Young Adult Leadership Program Schedule. Please note weekend times are different from weekday.

Wed. May 29 – Orientation -6:00pm to 8:30pm – parents welcome

Sun. Jun 2 - Session 1 – 9:00am – 12:30pm

Wed. Jun 5 -Session 2 – 5:00 – 8:30pm

Sat. Jun 8- Session 3 – 9:00 am to 12:30pm

Wed. Jun12 - Session 4 – 5:00 – 8:30pm

Sat. Jun 15 -Session 5 – 9:00am to 12:30pm

Wed. Jun 19 Session 6 – 5:00 – 8:30pm

Sat. Jun 22 - Session 7 – 9:00am to 12:30pm

Wed. Jun 26 Session 8 Graduation – 5:00 – 8:30pm

* If students miss more than one session, the YALP instructor will work with the students to schedule a make-up.

Young Adult Leadership Flyer - River Hill

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1neqyldsqYpGNi36DaPOk8ld5brZCNgqU/view?usp=sharing Five Drivers of Success