EAGLES NEST
May 8, 2020
EAGLE NEWS
How to review 3rd Quarter Report Cards
Will 2019/20 third quarter report cards be mailed home? For more information, click on this link.
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.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Today is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s not too late to send the staff a surprise message Just click on this link and complete the form. They LOVE your messages -- and will especially love them this year because we miss our students so much! Write as many as you would like - 1 or 21! You can send a message to any of our staff members – Administrators, teachers, para's, secretaries, coaches, custodians, cafeteria workers. Go nuts! It's a good time to spread some positive vibes. Thank you for helping us celebrate our dedicated staff. Show your #CHSEaglePride!
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
CHS Wingspan
The Wingspan team is now offering subscriptions to our readers who are outside of our direct school community. This is especially beneficial for family members and alumni who are interested in following the latest news at Centennial.
This year, we are offering a special subscription price for the final two print issues of this year. Please follow the link provided (and share our flyer below) to learn more about subscriptions and support the Wingspan.
Here’s the link to order a subscription:
https://osp.osmsinc.com/HowardMD/BVModules/ProductTemplates/Bvc2013/Product.aspx?productid=DA041-828
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!
Congratulations to Tomas Young Germanas and Annie Liu
The Maryland Section of the American Chemical Society has announced the names of 13 outstanding high school chemistry students that moved forward to the second part of the chemistry competition. These students took a national exam that may qualify them to become members of the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad Team that will compete in the 52nd International Chemistry Olympiad, IChO.
Twenty finalists will be identified and will undergo two weeks of intensive training in June at the US Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The top four students will be chosen to represent U.S. in the 52nd IChO competition. Good luck Tomas and Annie!
PTSA/Boosters
See what’s happening with CHS PTSA or CHS Boosters by clicking the names or by visiting our website.
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/).
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.