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EAGLES NEST

March 29, 2019

CHS GRADUATION - Wednesday, May 29 at 11:00 am

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL:

Congratulations to Jocelyn S Mathew who will be representing Centennial High School at the Baltimore Science Fair /Region at the 2019 INTEL ISEF Science and Engineering Fair to be held in Phoenix, AZ from May 12th - May 17th.

Baltimore Science Fair winners!

Grand prize winner Jocelyn Mathew is going to the Intel ISEF in Phoenix to compete at the international level!

•1st place in Physical Sciences - Sayak Maity

•2nd place in Biological Sciences -Anjali Gajendiran

•Honorable Mention Physical Sciences – Nadine Meister

•1st place from the Chesapeake Water Environmental Association - Eric Sibanda

Additional Independent Awards went to:

Zeyu Zhong, Andrew Liu, and Keertik Bacon

Please congratulate these awesome students when you see them!

Congratulations to our STEM students who competed in the Baltimore Science Fair this year!

Participants and winners are (or will be) part of the GT Intern/Mentor class at CHS.

Overall

Grand Prize winner: Biological Sciences - Jocelyn Mathew (who now goes on to compete internationally at Intel ISEF in Phoenix in May!)

1st Place Physical Sciences - Sayak Maity

2nd Place Biological Sciences - Anjali Gajendiran

Honorable Mention Physical Sciences - Nadine Meister

Independent Awards

U.S. Coast Guard: Keertik Bacon, Antariksh Tulshyan, Jocelyn Mathew

U.S. Air Force: Nadine Meister

American Society for Quality: Jocelyn Mathew

Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society: Keertik Bacon

U.S. Metric Association: Zeyu Zhong

The Association for Women Geoscientists: Nadine Meister

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Anjali Gajendiran

Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association: Keertik Bacon

Clean Air Partners Air Quality Award: Andrew Liu

National Security Agency: Sayak Maity, Keertik Bacon

ASM Materials Education Foundation: Nadine Meister

Annagen Biotech: Sayak Maity, Anjali Gajendiran

West Nottingham Academy: Andrew Liu

Chesapeake Water Environment Association: Eric Sibanda

Towson Opportunities in STEM Awards: Jocelyn Mathew

Raytheon Solipsys Al Davis Memorial Award: Keertik Bacon

EAGLE NEWS

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).

ALL obligations (text books, uniforms, lunch money, media books, emergency card, etc.) must be met in order to receive tickets. Any questions, please come to the front office.

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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SELL PROM TICKETS!

We are looking for volunteers to help sell prom tickets April 1,2,3,4 and 8 during lunch shifts. Please see the Signup Genius link below if you can help. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040d45a4ad229-chsprom

Buy A Yearbook

Order your yearbook today. You do not want to miss out on securing this memory book. All orders must be placed by June 8th. http://view.e.jostens.com/?qs=19f3b9135c4d8c2cc6917e055b7740e8862cd66e1b7058ba7f2d520eb2e977f26166b79ec30c9d71ec479ee5a89e4b79c101b049123939f5b1375adca63f26f01fd07138d2512f3ceb4b33ecee658e4a15c653cf94693f6aa77640d619d9455a

Attention Seniors: Final reminder!

The CHS Yearbook team is putting together the senior slideshow. If you want to be in the slide show, you must send two photos - one baby photo and one current photo, to the following email address: chsseniorslideshow19@gmail.com

The deadline for submission is 4/1/19. Less than a week left!

Please note:

We will omit any inappropriate pictures.
We cannot include you if you do not submit BOTH photos.
All images MUST be submitted via email attachment to the address above.
All images must be sent as .jpeg attachments.

CHS Pre-Medicine Club

On Saturday, March 30th from 9:30am - 1:30pm, the CHS Pre-Medicine Club will be hosting its third annual Medical Seminar in the cafeteria. Guests will witness renowned doctors and researchers share their journey, research, and passions. This event is free for everyone and lunch is provided. It is a rewarding experience for anyone interested in the field of medicine!

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.

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.

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

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.

Starting April 8th so REGISTER SOON!

Register now for our upcoming PSAT, SAT, ACT prep course (6 evenings), ScoreMoreTestPrep, offered at Centennial High School by Dr. Martha Gagnon and Rebecca Mason. Read more

Come SWIM and earn money for CHS Late Night

The Columbia Clippers and the Columbia Association are proud to once again sponsor the Howard County Invitational Swim Meet which will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at the Howard Community College pool. Read more

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

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/).

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