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March 13, 2020
EAGLE NEWS
Centennial Prom
March 1 – April 7- Online Ticket Sales: Discount $65 rate online available. Go to: https://osp.osmsinc.com/HowardMD/
April 8 – April 22 - Online Ticket Sales: Non-discounted $75 rate available. Go to: https://osp.osmsinc.com/HowardMD/
Students MUST PICK UP their ticket(s) in Room 207 either before school, after school, or during Eagle Time, to verify all obligations have been fulfilled.
Non CHS Student Guest Forms are due no later than 2:10 pm on Wednesday, April 22. Forms will be available here and in the front office.
CHS Gala
The Centennial Boosters wish to thank everyone for attending the Gala and purchasing raffle tickets. The winner of the New Orleans getaway raffle was ….. The Littlefield Family. Congratulations!
CHS Tervis Tumblers
We have Centennial High School Tervis Tumblers for sale. If you are interested in purchasing a tumbler, they are available for $15.00. Cash or check acceptable, if paying by check, make check payable to CHS. Please see Susan Helmrath in the front office.
Student Climate Survey
Maryland requires that all public schools survey students about school climate. Last year the Maryland School Survey was administered with great success and data has been shared with schools. The purpose of the survey is to gain valuable information about the quality and character of each school’s learning environment so that schools can promote a climate that supports student learning.
Students in grades 9-11 will take the survey during regular school hours between March 9th and April 24th. The survey will take about 30 minutes and will ask students about topics such as student engagement, interactions with adults and with other students in the school, the school environment, bullying, and safety. The survey will not ask about a student’s personal experiences and students will not be asked to provide any information that might violate his or her privacy.
The survey is confidential and school personnel will not have access to the responses of specific students. The responses your child provides will be combined with the responses from other students in the school, and results will be reported for each school and district.
We are eager to receive this very important information about your child’s school and about schools across the state.
If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the Survey Administrator at the Maryland State Department of Education by emailing to: survey.msde@maryland.gov
11th and 12th-Grader In-School Vaccination Clinics
Next month, Health Services will be holding in-school immunization clinics for 11th and 12th graders. The clinic will be offering Tdap, Meningitis, MenB, and HPV vaccinations. These vaccines may be required or recommended for college entry or employment. The vaccines will be offered at no cost to you.
There is no co-pay or deductible. However, we will bill your insurance company, if you have insurance.
If you would like your child to be vaccinated, you must register online by APRIL 10, 2020 at: www.vaccineconsent.com
Having your child vaccinated at school saves time and makes sure he/she is protected from serious diseases. Below is information about the vaccines that are being offered.
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Your Child Might Need… |
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Vaccine Name |
Why is it Needed? |
When is it Needed? |
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Meningococcal Meningitis (MCV4) Booster |
Meningitis is very contagious and can be deadly. Prevents four types of meningitis. |
First dose at 11 or 12 years old. Second dose recommended five years after the first dose. |
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Meningococcal Meningitis Type B (MenB) Vaccine* |
It is responsible for most college outbreaks of meningitis. |
First vaccination at about 16 years old. The second one is needed at least six months later. |
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine |
Prevents nine types of cancer. One of only two vaccines that can prevent cancer. |
For males and females 9 to 26 years old. Depending on age, two or three vaccinations needed at least six months apart. |
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Tdap Vaccine |
Prevents tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. |
Now, if you didn’t get one after 11 years old. |
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When you fill out the consent form, initial beside all vaccines you would like your child to receive. We will check school records and the Maryland immunization registry, ImmuNet, see which ones are needed. |
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SAVE THE DATE - Introduction to High School Athletics
Monday, June 1st, 2020, 6:00PM: Centennial HS Auditorium
Centennial High School will hold its Incoming 9th Grade, Class of 2024, “Introduction to High School Athletics” meeting for the coming Fall, 2020, Season, on Monday, June 1st, at 6:00PM in the CHS Auditorium.
All incoming 9th grades students interested in trying out for a Fall Athletic Team, and students who currently attend CHS, who may or may not be a returning player and are interested in trying out for a fall athletic team, are urged to attend and bring their parent or guardian.
We will have a very brief Introductory meeting in the Auditorium followed by each Fall Coach’s Breakout session for Parents and Students.
Topics to be covered include:
· Athletic Eligibility
· Sports Registration/Collection of Try-Out Paperwork/
· Try-out Schedule – August 12th
· CHS Boosters
· Introduction of CHS Fall Coaching Staff (including new Coaches)
· Sports Try-out Process (Coaches)
Fall Athletic Programs
Allied Soccer
Cheerleading
Boys & Girls Cross Country
Football
Field Hockey
Golf
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Volleyball
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
Cap & Gowns
All seniors will need a cap and gown for Graduation. Click on this link to order. https://www.balfour.com/maryland/ellicott-city/centennial-high-school
Student Parking
At this time, we have issued all student parking passes for this school year. There are no additional spaces for students for the remainder of the year. If you student would like to put their name on a waiting list, they can stop by the front office.
AP Exams - Registration Update
Late registration will begin on 11/16 and end on 3/13 and cost an additional $40 per exam ($134). NO REGISTRATIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED AFTER March 13th. Step-by-step directions and more details are included in the link below or can be found on the CHS website under Academics. Contact Andrea Covington with questions and concerns acovington@hcpss.org .Students who receive Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs) qualify for AP exam fee reductions.
https://chs.hcpss.org/academics/advanced-placement
UPCOMING EVENTS
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PTSA/Boosters
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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/).