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 August 2017
Comet Connection: The Centennial Elementary PTA Newsletter |
A Warm Welcome Back from the PTA PresidentDear Centennial Community, Let me be the first to welcome back our returning Centennial families and welcome all new families to our August Edition of the Comet Connection! We're so glad you're here! Summer has flown by and it is hard to believe that school starts this month! Your Centennial PTA has been working hard all summer to help you get the 2017-2018 school year started off with a BANG! This Centennial PTA Newsletter is filled with important information such as links and dates, so please take a moment to read through it to find everything you need to know between now and the first bell! In addition to all the wonderful programs you've come to expect from the Centennial PTA, we are very excited to announce the addition of several new programs to Centennial this year. We'll be introducing a Cultural Arts Family Night, the WATCH D.O.G.S. program, a new enrichment program called PowerKids, and a newsletter feature called "Spotlight: Centennial," where we will get to know more about a Centennial staff member you may not have had a chance to connect with yet! Be sure to explore our updated Centennial PTA site to learn about all of these programs and more! The Centennial PTA is a vital part of the Centennial community, working with other parents and teachers to enrich student experiences and support the fantastic staff and curriculum. We know that a strong parent / teacher partnership is beneficial to ALL children. I invite you to learn more about the PTAand get involved. The first step to get involved is to join our PTA membership. All are welcome, and together, we make a stronger Centennial! It's going to be a great year! Best wishes, Ashley Hamilton, Centennial PTA President president@centennialpta.net  
If you no longer wish to receive news from the Centennial PTA, please click Unsubscribe at the bottom of this message. DON'T MISS OUT: To continue to receive the Comet Connection and other PTA e-mails, you must go online to the Centennial PTA website www.centennialpta.net and update your contact details starting today, August 1st. The e-group for the previous school year (2016-2017) will be purged by the end of August!
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 Crayons, Pencils, & Paper, OH MY!
It is that time of year again! Time to get your school supplies! Centennial’s PTA has made it easier than ever to make sure your student has the exact supplies they need for the 1st day of school delivered directly to their desk! Check this one off your Back to School List today, so that you can enjoy your final days of summer. Order your school supplies TODAY, August 1st! Click here for your Centennial School Supplies. See all prices below.
2017 - 2018 School Supply Pack Prices: Kindergarten: $35.00
1st Grade: $35.00
2nd Grade: $50.00
3rd Grade: $45.00
4th Grade: $50.00
5th grade: $45.00 |
Calling All New Superheroes aka...Volunteers!
We will have an orientation meeting for new volunteers on August 22 at 10:00 am. This will take place directly after the PTA meeting. We will give instructions on how to check in and the various volunteer opportunities in the school. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Traub at vp.volunteers@centennialpta.net Thank you to our new grade-level volunteer coordinators for 2017-2018: Kindergarten- Ashley Palmer First Grade- Chantal Boeckman Second Grade- Juli Bachus Fourth Grade- Susi Mai |
 Order Your Yearbook Here!
Did you know that the Centennial PTA has a very dedicated and diligent group of volunteers that puts together one of the BEST elementary school yearbooks in the state? We work hard to ensure that every child is pictured in the yearbook. Our team of photographers is there when you can't be, capturing those memories. Don't let those memories disappear! Order your yearbook and be a part of something great. This year and those memories will be gone before you know it. Click HERE to find out more! |
 Backpack Buddies!
Mendenhall Elementary is our sister school in East Plano. It is one of the oldest Plano elementary schools and is comprised of a very high percentage of students in need. We begin our school year by supporting education at our sister school with a back- to-school basic: BACKPACKS! If you are school shopping for a new backpack, we ask that you please pick up an extra new backpack to donate to our Mendenhall friends. Or, if you have a clean and gently used backpack in great condition, please donate that! Look for the donation bin in the Centennial lobby on Meet the Teacher day, Friday, August 18. We will continue to collect through the first week of school, August 21-25th. Your donation can make a huge difference to another student and we thank you for helping those in need! Questions? Contact Julie Liberman at mendenhall@centennialpta.net
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Show Your Centennial Pride! New 2017 Fall Centennial Spirit Wear is available! Don't Wait! Order NOW thru August 25th! 
You may also order your Spirit Wear at Sign-Up Centennial during Meet the Teacher. Come by the gym before or after you meet your new teacher to check out the new 2017-2018 Centennial Fashions! The PTA will be there from 8 to 10 am. Did you PRE-order your spirit wear at the end of the 2016-2017 school year? Please stop by the gym during Meet the Teacher to pick up your order. Who doesn't LOVE a good Sale??? The Centennial PTA will be selling select items from the 2016-2017 Centennial Spirit Wear collection for 50% OFF!!! This is a first come, first served basis as there are only limited sizes and items available. So don't wait!!  
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 Yearbook Photographers Needed!
If you have a camera and a desire to volunteer directly with kids, this is where you are needed! Yearbook photographers have all the fun, attending events and getting to know the students and teachers. Sign up on the Volunteer Interest Form, scroll to Yearbook Photographers, or email Tara Rydl at yearbookeditor@centennialpta.net. |
 Back to School Splash!
Let's beat the heat together and raise $$ for our PTA! Join your friends or meet some new friends on Saturday, August 5 at Hawaiian Falls in The Colony for a Back to School Splash! Use the link to purchase your DISCOUNTED TICKETS and join us for a PRIVATE PARTY from 6:30-9:30 pm. $5.oo from each ticket will be donated back to our PTA. Back to School Splash Discounted Ticket Form
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 5th Grade Adventure Camp!
Camp dates for Centennial’s 2017-2018 5th graders: September 25-27, 2017 To learn more about Collin County Adventure Camp please visit http://k12.pisd.edu/fifth-grade-outdoor-school Camp shirts are available for purchase on Centennial’s PTA Online Order page starting TODAY, August 1st, 2017. Camp information night at Centennial is August 22, 2017 5:00-5:45 and again 7:00-7:45. |
 Cleaning Out Your Legos?
"Everything is awesome, everything is cool when your part of a team. Everything is awesome, when you're living out a dream!"
Can this song from the Lego Movie be heard at your house on a daily basis? Is your house filling up with legos! Are you stepping on legos in your bare summer feet? OUGH!!!!!! We can help!!!!!! |
Cultural Arts Celebration! Centennial Elementary celebrates its beautiful diversity. Are you interested in showing your culture and sharing it with our lovely community? Please contact Nour Almahaini at culturalprograms@centennialpta.net to get involved with our Cultural Arts Celebration and Family Night this Fall! |
5th Grade Dedication Ads! Attention all 5th Grade Parents and Families! Doesn't it seem like yesterday when your fifth grader was in the pony parade? Aren't you proud of all he or she has accomplished though the years? Well, don't let this year go by without letting them know just how proud you are! Start collecting all your adorable pictures and working on your special messages to recognize and congratulate your 5th Grader for all they have done! Yearbook Dedication Ads will be available soon in ¼, ½ & Full Page sizes, but only for 5th graders. More information coming soon. Questions about 5th grade yearbook dedication ads? Contact Manasi Mantry at yearbookads@centennialpta.net |
 Please Donate Box Tops!
One easy way to help the PTA provide all of the fun and educational events and programs for Centennial students is by saving the “Boxtops for Education†coupons from the products you purchase everyday. One “Boxtop†is worth 10 cents. If every student saves just 10 “Boxtops†this summer, that would be over $700! Boxtops are found on many products, such as Pillsbury, General Mills cereals, Ziplock bags, Progresso, Chex Mix and many, many more. Just snip the “Boxtop coupon†off the packaging and save them - so easy! Please help Centennial PTA with this simple fundraiser!
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 | 2017-2018 After School Programs | |
Crania Logix CraniaLogix develops critical thinking skills, collaboration, risk-taking, and a growth mindset through fun, engaging games and activities. You can expect your child to be involved in activities such as strategy games, improv, instant challenges, STEAM exploration, logic puzzles and more! For more about Centennial's CraniaLogix Enrichment program, click here.
CraniaLogix FALL Details: - Grades 1-5
- Cost: $215 per semester
- Days: Tuesdays, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- 2017 Fall Session: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5
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Chess Club Centennial's Chess Club is run by USA Chess, a nationally renowned children’s chess academy and the premier chess academy of the Southwest. To learn more about Centennial's Chess Club, click HERE. Please note that registration for Centennial's Chess Club is not through Membership Toolkit, but rather through the USA Chess site. Click on School Program Registration, Click Centennial, complete student info and payment. Chess FALL Details: - Cost: $164 per semester (payable on USA Chess site when registering)
- Days: Wednesdays, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
- 2017 Fall Session: Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6
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Power Kids PowerKids is a uniquely creative and fun fitness experiences for all ages. The professional coaches are full of energy as they work with students to develop skills, self-esteem, and confidence to be healthy and fit for a lifetime. PowerKids includes age-appropriate gross motor development and refinement, all types of sports skills, games, and obstacle courses. To learn more about the Centennial PowerKids Program, click here. PowerKids FALL Details: - Cost: $220 per semester (payable via Membership Toolkit when registering)
- Days: Tuesdays, 2:45 - 4:00 pm
- 2017 Fall Session: Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28, Dec. 5
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TODAY, August 1: "Sign Up Centennial" online registration and payment for Centennial PTA membership, school supplies, yearbooks, programs and more! August 5: Hawaiian Falls Family Night August 7 & 8: New Student Registration 9-11am and 1-3pm
August 18: Meet The Teacher, 7:30-8:30am (1-5 grades only) 8:30-9:30am Kinder Kamp (incoming Kindergartners and parents) August 21: First Day of School 7:45am-2:45pm 8:45am Newcomer/Welcome Back Coffee 9:15am General PTA Meeting 10:00am Volunteer Training September 4: Labor Day- NO SCHOOL!
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*Reminder* In order to access your account, sign up for volunteer positions, order spiritwear or donate please log-into your CentennialPTA.net account FIRST and then CLICK My Toolkit/Volunteer. |
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