Eagles Nest 4/5/19

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EAGLES NEST

April 5, 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:

Please join me in congratulating those members that competed in the state conference, all finishing in the Top 10. Please see below for their individual results:

David Alaiyan - 1st place - Python Programming Open Event

Kiran Vepa - 2nd place - Business Ethics

Edward Du - 9th place - Computer Problem Solving

Talia Andrews - 5th place - Cyber security

Abhiram Metuku - 5th place - Intro to Info Tech

Anudeep Metuku - 5th place - Organiz. Leadership

Ashwin Iyer - 3rd place - Political Science

Kiran Vepa and Ashwin Iyer qualify for the National Competition this summer in San Antonio, TX.

Congratulations to the Centennial HS Student Government Association for receiving the Felix Simon Award for Leadership and Service at the Maryland Association of Student Councils' Convention last week.

The Felix Simon Award highlights student councils that are truly remarkable. CHS SGA met a set of criteria used to evaluate leadership, service, and student empowerment within our school.

EAGLE NEWS

An Evening with the Early Bird Big Band - Monday, April 29, 2019 @ 7:30PM

Come hear the award-winning CHS Jazz Band perform an entire concert featuring your favorite jazz and pop hits! A professional sound company will be working the event to give you the best listening experience. Invite your friends and family! Tickets are $10. Visit www.centennialmusic.org for tickets and additional information.

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

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.

PTSA/Boosters News

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

CHS Booster Board

CHS Booster Board is currently seeking nominations for our 2019/2020 board. We are seeking individuals who are interested in supporting the athletic teams and club at CHS. We meet once a month and work to make sure the financial needs of our teams and clubs are met. There are many positions available. Please contact our nominations committee chair- Jane Hockersmith at chsboostersnominations@gmail.com, if you are able to help the students of CHS by joining the Boosters Board.

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/).

ACTION ITEM!! HB 1409

The School Facilities Surcharge just made it out of the House and is over to the Senate. It needs to get through a Rules Committee hearing and vote before it will make it to the Senate for a floor vote. We need your help to make sure that this critical piece of legislation gets through before the final Session day of the year on Monday, April 8! Please call TODAY and ask your senator to support passage of this bill. For the record, the Howard County State Level Delegation already voted to support this bill. It really comes down to whether leadership considers this a legislative priority. To that end, the critical contact is Senator Guy Guzzone. If he wants this to happen, he has the authority to make it so. Without this legislation, developers in Howard County will continue to pay far less than they do in other counties and far less than is needed to sustain the growth in our school population that their building creates. We are running out of time as session ends in 4 days!!! If you are not sure who your representative is, you can go to www.mgaleg.maryland.gov, click on the “Legislators” tab, click on “Who Represents Me?” (near the top right of the page.) Please be respectful when you call and remember that most of these representatives have expressed support of this legislation, but they need to know that we are still paying attention and that this is very important to us.

Senator Guy Guzzone (District 13)

410-841-3572

301-858-3572

Senator Clarence Lam (District 12)

410-841-3653

301-858-3653

Senator Katie Fry Hester (District 9)

410-841-3671

301-858-3671

Seussical

The world of Dr. Seuss comes alive at EMMS with an AMAZING production of Seussical. This colorful and fantastical story follows the adventures of Horton the Elephant who is trying to save The Whos while sitting on an egg. Mix in trouble and antics from the The Cat in the Hat, Sour Kangaroo, Wickersham Brothers, The Bird Girls and Jungle Citizens and what a story we have to share. Great dancing, costumes, singing and great performances. This show is perfect for kids and adults of all ages! Come see! 4 Chances Only! April 4-6 at 7pm and April 7 at 4pm.

Leadership and Service Opportunity- All Middle & High School Students welcome to attend HCASC Meeting 4/10 7:00-8:30 at Homewood School 10914 Clarksville Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042

We invite students to

-Select the school mascot and colors for high school #13

-Meet with the Student Member of the Board of Education

-Practice civic engagement and serve as an informed voter in the general election 4/24

-Gain Leadership Skills

-Practice Community Service

-Work with student leaders from across HCPSS

We welcome all interested students to attend Howard County Association of Student Councils (HCASC) meetings throughout the year on the second Wednesday evening of each month.

Next Meeting Wednesday 4/10 7-8:30 at the Homewood School

For more information please contact cindy_drummond@hcpss.org

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