Eagles Nest 6/21/19

Fri, 06/21/2019 - 1:36pm

EAGLES NEST  

June 21, 2019



 


 

UPCOMING EVENTS

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


 


 

CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL:

 

  • Green School Recertification - Congratulations, Centennial High School has recertified as a Maryland Green School.  The Maryland Green School award represents a whole school commitment to environmental literacy for staff, students and the community.

 


EAGLE NEWS

 

Summer Workouts & Practice for Centennial Football

Summer Workouts & Practice for Centennial Football begin this Monday, June 24!  Workouts will run from Monday, June 24 to Wednesday, August 7. Workouts are mandatory for all returning and incoming players.

 

The weekly schedule for the summer is as follows:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays – 8:00am to 10:00am – Lifting & Conditioning (all rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades)

Wednesdays – 4:00pm to 6:00pm – Practice (all rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grades; NO incoming 9th graders)

 

Summer lifting, conditioning, and practice is a critical component of our football program and all returning and incoming players should attend. If you have any questions, contact Coach Martin at william_martin@hcpss.org


 

LOST & FOUND

There are a lot of items in our Lost & Found.  If you are missing coats, water bottles, lunch boxes, sweatshirts, etc., please stop by to check out the items before the last day of school.  All items will be donated on Friday, June 21.

 

From the Health Room

If your student has medication in the health room, please make arrangements to stop by any time before the end of the school year to pick up the medication.  Medication remaining at the end of the school year should be picked up by the parent/guardian by 12 noon on the last day of school, June 21st.  Any medication not picked up will be disposed of by the June 21.

 

Athletic Orientation Program

The Centennial High School Athletic Department will conduct its Fall Athletic Orientation Program for Parents, Students Athletes and Fall Coaching Staff on Tuesday, August 20th  at 6:00PM in the CHS Auditorium.

 

The Fall Coaching Staff will hold their Parent and Student Athlete break-out session immediately following the program, to discuss their expectations and team specific policies and procedures.  For more information, click here.

 

Yearbooks

The online yearbook ordering feature has closed. I will be placing my final order at the end of this week. If you forgot to order, there is still time. Email kristin_lavender@hcpss.org and send in a check for $90 made out to CHS; I will place the order for you. We will not be ordering extra copies, so if interested, please place your order now. It is fantastic. You won't be disappointed.

 

Fall Sports Sign-Up Night:  Monday, August 12th, 2019: 4:00-5:30 PM in the CHS Cafeteria

All Students interested in trying out for a Fall Sport at Centennial High School are urged to attend our Fall Sports Sign-up Night on Monday, August 12th, 2019, from 4:00-5:30 PM in the CHS Cafeteria. Paperwork WILL NOT be collected prior to this date.  Click here for more information.

 

2019 Fall Sports Tryout Schedule

 

Google Drive

Your Google Drive will be closed after you graduate and your files will not be recoverable. So......BEFORE you graduate, be sure to take a look at how you can download the important files you'd like to keep. Follow this link for more information:

https://hcpss.instructure.com/courses/77796/pages/g-suite-downloading-files?module_item_id=1775080

 

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.

 


PTSA/Boosters News

See what’s happening with CHS PTSA or CHS Boosters by clicking the names.

 

Centennial Boosters Summer Camps

Boys Basketball Camp – High Flyer Advanced Skills Camp for Rising 7th, 8th and 9th graders), June 17, 19, 21 from 6:00PM-8:00PM in both gyms; Email Chad Hollwedel @ Chad_Hollwedel@hcpss.org for more information

 

Boys Basketball Camp – High Flyer School - June 24-28, 9:00AM-2:00PM; Email Chad Hollwedel @ Chad_Hollwedel@hcpss.org for more information

 

Girls Lacrosse Camp – July 8-11, 9:00Am-12:00PM, Bermuda Fields; Email CHSgirlsLAXcamp@gmail.com for more information

 

Volleyball Camp – July 8-12 – 9:00AM – 4:00PM in both gyms; Email Michael Bossom @Michael_Bossom@hcpss.org for more information

 

Boys Soccer Camp – July 22-26, Team Prep from 9:00AM-12:00PM on the Boys Soccer Bermuda field; Eagles camp from 3:00-6:00PM on the Boys Soccer Bermuda field; Email Justin Thomas @ Justin_Thomas@hcpss.org for more information

 

Summer Baseball Camp

CHS Boosters will be sponsoring a summer baseball camps. CHS Coach Ahearn will be running the camp.  The camp will run 7/22-7/24 9-12pm& 7/25 9-2pm. The cost is $175 Please register  by emailing Coach Ahearn at denis_ahearn@hcpss.org and putting ATTENTION CHS BASEBALL CAMP in the subject line.

 

*Space is Limited-Accepting first 25 players ages 8-14 (entering 9th grade)

 

Staff:

▪ Denis Ahearn

o Centennial Varsity coach for 18 years

o Has won 4 County Championships, 3 Regional Championships, and 1 State Title

 

Prospective Counselors:

▪ Current and Former High School All=Stars and All-County Players

▪ D-1 and D-III College Players who are former Centennial players

 

This camp is a fundamentally intensive learning program taught in a fun environment.

Objectives:

▪ Demonstrate the mechanics of hitting, pitching, catching, and fielding

▪ Provide an understanding of the mental side of baseball

▪ Present the proper fundamentals, conduct, and discipline of baseball

▪ Develop the confidence necessary to play baseball at your highest level

 


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/).

 

CCBC Internet of Things 2.0 Camp

2019 summer camp for female high school students from June 24-28.  Read more

 

Free Summer Meals

Hot lunch program and free afternoon snacks at libraries in Howard County and free weekend snack packs at designated locations. Read more

 

MISA

The Maryland State Board of Education is seeking public comment about the High School Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (HS MISA) accountability timeline; extending the graduation requirement exemption by two years. Public comments can be sent to Bruce Lesh (Director of Instructional Programs, Division of Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability). His email address is bruce.lesh@maryland.gov, or call 410-767-0519. Comments will be accepted through July 8, 2019. A public hearing has not been scheduled.

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