EAGLES NEST
May 22, 2020
EAGLE NEWS
2020 SMOB Election Info
Here's an infographic containing information regarding this upcoming 2020 SMOB Election. Check it out - your voice matters! https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lCfK9dNrRnXeGdVV1csno-LUGz06O90a
SENIORS - Claim your free copy of The Wingspan's Senior Issue
Every year, The Wingspan gives each senior a copy of the Senior Issue. The issue focuses almost entirely on the senior class and their time at Centennial. Despite the coronavirus school closure, The Wingspan wants to continue this important tradition this year! If you are a senior, simply fill out the form below by May 19 to claim your FREE copy of the Senior Issue. Once it is published in late May or Early June, we will deliver a copy of the Senior Issue directly to you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLeEp0uSAcM82N211Guo9lKyfX8SqLzk1qzP_txj0sCz_qiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Cross Country Informational Meeting
Any student who is interested in trying out for cross country this fall is to complete the google survey. We will send information out through email regarding paperwork and tryout information. Tryouts will take place on August 12. Google Survey: https://forms.gle/2hHW3bvFYkrV73zv7
Ways to communicate
If you would like to communicate information to the CHS community, please complete the Google survey with all of your information. Click this link to get the survey.
AP Exams - Update
AP Info Meets --- Ms. Covington will be hosting multiple Meets next week, starting on Tuesday, to address concerns about the new exam format, test day expectations, resources, email contact, cancelations and refunds. These sessions are NOT mandatory. Watch for a Canvas alert on Monday with dates and times.
The College Board has released some new AP Exam resources:
AP Exam Day Checklist: Your child should complete this checklist (.pdf/513.39 KB) for each AP Exam they'll be taking this year, and keep it next to them on test day.
Explainer Videos: New videos are available to give your child quick, easily accessible information about the test day experience and what they need to do to prepare. Additional videos will be posted to this playlist soon.
Accommodations details for the exams are also available now.
HCPSS teachers will continue to work with students to share resources and course specific exam information in preparation for testing. Please visit the HCPSS Grades and Testing FAQ for more information.
In addition, AP Coordinators will be sharing the message below with AP Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish Language teachers. The teachers will be messaging their students to notify them of the required devices.
The AP language exam will require the use of a smartphone or tablet to deliver the assessment. College Board will be releasing a new AP World Languages Exam App in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store during the week of May 11th. This free app is required to take the assessment. Only language exams will require this specialized app.
If you do not have a smartphone/tablet available that can access the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store, please fill out this survey as soon as possible:
https://education.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4MhXLaT0hcd3j8N?SFMC
The College Board will provide additional support depending on device and internet needs.
A video walk-through of the test-taking experience will be available the week of May 4. Link for more information.
Yearbooks - Attention CHS families
The yearbook team is currently selling the 2019-20 yearbooks for $90.00. The final price increase goes into effect this Friday, so do not delay - reserve your copy today. All graduates get free "ship to home".
We do not order extra books in the hope of selling them; we order only what we need. Jostens cannot print more either, so order TODAY.
Yearbook ordering link: http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A03346180
Parents of seniors: Buy your ad space today and send a message to your favorite Eagle!
Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Yearbook Ad
5. Yearbook ads last a lifetime. Your child will have this memory to share for many years to come.
4. It’s so easy—you can buy the ad and then take your time to upload the precious photos that tell your story.
3. It’s a great chance to show off your kids and highlight his/her accomplishments over the past 18 years!
2. You’re helping to support the yearbook class, a great educational opportunity for our students to learn about publishing, marketing, and more.
1. It's cathartic. Crafting a message for your graduate can help parents express the varied emotions of this milestone moment.
Ad ordering link: http://jostensadservice.com?REF=A03346180
UPCOMING EVENTS
See what’s happening at CHS! (and add our Google Calendar to your phone!)
CELEBRATE CENTENNIAL:
Got great news about our students, staff, or community? Send it our way and we’ll shout it out!
USDE announced today the recipients of the Presidential Scholars and Distinguished Teacher Awards.Congrats to Nadine Meister and Jason Piluk! Check-it: https://www2.ed.gov/programs/psp/index.html?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Proud of our Eagles Andy Zong, Emilie Liang, Lilian Liu and Julia Ye. They are a part of the Clarksville Youth Care Group who raised $5k and produced 1,200 DIY face shields for our brave healthcare heroes.
#togetherapart #CHSEaglePride@HCPSS https://www.baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/cng-ho-teens-donate-face-shields-20200505-kxqaknpicvb6nn6kzfwu4soomi-story.html?from=timeline&isappinstalled=0
Maryland Personal Finance Challenge
Mary Samokhvalova, a junior at Centennial, competed with her team of three other Applications and Research Laboratory students at the Maryland Personal Finance Challenge. Mary and her team placed 3rd in the state and won a cash prize
Congratulations to Sarah Toth. She is the recipient of the PTA Council of Howard County Dr. Charles Ecker Scholarship for Community Service.
PTSA/Boosters
See what’s happening with CHS PTSA or CHS Boosters by clicking the names or by visiting our website.
Class of 2020!
The Centennial PTSA is hosting a virtual raffle of after prom prizes. Keep an eye out for more information on how to register and participate in the virtual raffle! Over 175 prizes will be raffled off including Apple Airpods, Apple watches, JBL Flip waterproof speakers, television sets, a signed Justin Tucker jersey, Dormco trunk, google home mini, echo dots, a Segway Ninebot, Nintendo Switch, cash prizes ($100, $250, $500) and a MacBook Pro plus 150 $25 amazon gift cards. That’s over $8,000 in prizes just for the Class of 2020.
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/).
Tutors Needed!
Hello Centennial! My name is Justin Liang and I am a junior here at CHS. Due to these unprecedented times, students across the county are missing out on a large chunk of their education; meeting once a week just isn’t the same. Because of this, I decided to start a free, online, and volunteer tutoring program called the Eagles Tutoring Program. The idea of the program is to get CHS students to tutor other students. While there are plenty of opportunities at CHS to get tutoring from other sources, this program is different because it will focus on the Middle School audience (although it is open to any high schoolers who want to be tutored:)). Specifically, we will be focusing on providing help to middle school students who perhaps don’t get the same support as we do. I encourage any of you who are willing to be tutors to sign up! Please see the website to sign up, or ask any questions. Here is the program’s website: www.eaglestutoringprogram.weebly.com Stay safe, Justin Liang
Grace Community Church Food Resource
Below is the link to the Grace Community Church Food Resource form in English and Spanish.
Grace will provide assistance until this crisis is over for those families that cannot easily access the Grab and Go Food sites or the Food Bank.
Food Assistance Request Form (English)
Food Assistance Request Form (Spanish)
Howard County Government resources
The information on grocery delivery for the elderly and/or unable to travel as well as information on accessing other resources, such as medical, cash, energy bill, or food access can be found at http://www.howardcountyreact.org/delivery.
Basic needs are critical right now, so if we can ensure the information is shared from a trusted source, we can make a difference for our students and families.
For more information, contact Howard County REACT at 410-782-0432.