The first full month of school is finally here and it brings with it some important messages and exciting events at Centennial. Read on to learn more about...
Our New Librarian * Spirit Night * Pastries on the Playground * Yearbook Pics * Try-athlon * Reading Programs * Comet Captains * Room Reps * Volunteers * Box Tops * Book Fair * and MUCH MORE!
Welcome to Centennial!
Please give a warm welcome to Mrs. Debby Seguin, our new Centennial librarian! If you do not have a chance to volunteer in the library or pass her in the hallway, maybe give her a big smile as she helps open doors with safety patrol at the front of the carpool line each morning!
Let's Talk About the Library
Attention Library Volunteers!Our new librarian, Debby Seguin, needs your help. Please join her for a library volunteer training on Monday 9/10 at 10-10:45 a.m. or Thursday 9/13 at 1:00-1:45. Both are the same training covering book flow: cart organization, shelving, and the check-out system. Keep checking Membership Toolkit to sign up for volunteer opportunities in the library involving book flow and library lessons. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Seguin at Debby.seguin@pisd.edu or Julie Traub at vp.volunteers@centennialpta.net
Save The Date!
Let’s all bring our Comets for dinner that evening to show our school spirit and take advantage of a very generous offer - On The Border will donate 20% of all sales to Comet families and guests to our Centennial PTA all day - open to close! Dine-in and takeout!
Thursday, September 13, 2018, 11 AM - 11 PM, (ALL DAY!)
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, 5960 W. Parker Rd.
Already have plans that night? Stop in and enjoy an after school snack, or pick up dinner to go before or after activities! Still can’t make it? Invite your co-workers or friends for lunch that day, or pick it up and surprise them! Let’s make this our most successful Spirit Day yet!!
**Please try to bring the flyer that will go home with your child that week to ensure credit is given. If you forget it...don't worry, just tell make sure you tell them that you are with Centennial!*
Who Do I Contact in My Grade Level?
We’re pleased to announce the room representatives and class coordinators for 2018-2019. We appreciate everyone’s assistance and willingness to support our classrooms. Our room representative coordinator is Sharon Ginchansky. She will be hosting a meeting for all room reps and coordinators on Thursday, 9/13 at 9:30 am in the Centennial Lunch Room. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Ginchansky. Thank you!
Let's get the school year started off right by being a part of Centennial Comet's Reading Programs.
Our programs include:
40 Book Challenge K-1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd - 5th Grades
Lil Maverick K-2, 3-5
Texas 2x2 Kinder - 2nd Grade
Texas Bluebonnet 3rd - 5th Grade
Please print the forms for your child's grade level and have him or her read the wonderful books listed. Complete the forms and turn them into the library before Friday, April 12th 2019 at 3pm. Late forms will not be accepted.
There will be an awards assembly in late April or early May, date and time TBA. Each student has the chance to earn 3 awards, one for each of the programs.
These forms will also be available on Centennial PTA's website or CLICK HERE. For questions or more information about our Reading Programs, please email library@centennialpta.net. Thank you."
Attention ALL 5th Grade Parents!
Is your child responsible, kind hearted, patient, hardworking, friendly, and dependable? Centennial is looking for 5th grade leaders and accepting applications for Comet Captains! The program is designed to inspire students to be leaders in the school promoting optimism, inclusiveness and cooperation by volunteering one day a week during their recess time.
Applications are due on Friday, September 7th.
Responsibilities include assisting in the front office, helping in the library, and working with students as a mentor in a grade level classroom. Please see your child’s homeroom teacher if you have any questions.
Calling ALL 3rd and 4th Grade
Volunteers!
The 3rd and 4th grade teachers need your help to prepare for upcoming projects. Please consider signing up for workroom on Membership Toolkit or CLICK HERE. Don't forget to log-in! The teachers are flexible on time. They will appreciate your help so much!
Coming Soon.......Book Fair!
The Enchanted Forest Book Fair is coming to Centennial the week of October 1st. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities and details on how your Scholastic purchases will support our fabulous school.
SKI Plano....What is this?
SKI Plano stands for Supporting Kids In Plano and that's exactly what we do! For over 23 years, SKI Plano has been the largest fundraiser for the Plano ISD Education Foundation.
Funds go towards supporting innovative grants written by our Plano ISD teachers through Grants to Educators. Over 200 teachers are filling out grants as we speak!
Last year we funded about 50% of those grants, this year we'd like to say "YES" to all Plano ISD teachers.
Please help us by purchasing sponsorships, tables, tickets or donating something awesome for our silent auction.
In order to access your account, sign up for volunteer positions, order Spirit Wear or donate please log-into your CentennialPTA.net account FIRST and then CLICK My Toolkit/Volunteer.
Centennial Elementary School PTA 2609 Ventura Drive Plano, TX 75093
Who Do I Contact in My Grade Level?
Attention ALL 5th 
Calling ALL 3rd and 4th Grade
SKI Plano....What is this?
