A Message from our PTA President

Hello Centennial PTA Members,

It is hard to believe that December is here!  The first three and a half months of this school year have passed in the blink of an eye.  Before the excitement and activities of winter break begin, I'd like to thank each and every one of you for your membership and support thus far this school year.  Though Thanksgiving is behind us, I can't help but continuously give thanks for the countless ways you've supported the various programs organized by our PTA this year.  Whether you have given your time by volunteering, or given financially through  PTA membership dues and/or donations, you've made a difference in the education experience for all Centennial Comets.  Thanks to your support and energy, our PTA has accomplished the following in these first few months:

Built community within Centennial through parent coffees, playground play dates,  the Fall picnic, Lunch with a Loved One, the Color Run, Spirit Wear, and our Family Fun BINGO Night. 

Reached out to support our surrounding community with Peanut Butter Drive, Canned Food Drive, and the Holiday Toy Drive.  

Supported our fantastic Centennial staff with a back-to-school luncheon, personalized birthday treats, the purchase of an additional Refrigerator for the staff lounge, and countless hours spent volunteering in the workroom, big centers, library and lunchroom.  

Enriched the educational experience of our students through our Reflections program,  Watch DOGS program, Red Ribbon Week, author visit & writing workshop, classroom apps and school supplies, field trips, and most recently through the installation of a GAGA Ball court on the playground and completion of our first Special & Gifted Inclusion Day.  

There is so much to celebrate, and still more to come! Holiday parties, Multicultural night, Texas History Day and Field Day are all in the months ahead!  Thank you for your participation and passion for the mission of our PTA - to make every child's potential a reality.

Warmest Winter Wishes,

Ashley Hamilton

Centennial Elementary PTA President

Congratulations to Mai Pham!

Congratulations to our volunteer of the month, Mai Pham! Mai has three kids, Maddy (10), Luke (8), and Michael (5). She has been volunteering at Centennial for five years. Her favorite places to volunteer are Big Centers and the Library. She also has great memories of chaperoning her kids on field trips to the Dallas Zoo, Arboretum, and the Outdoor Learning Center. We are so grateful for all of your time Mai! #DifferenceMaker

Don't forget the Holiday Toy Drive

ENDS TOMORROW!!

Middle School Transfers

  Please note: 5th graders who are currently on transfer must apply for a transfer to the next feeder school if it falls outside their attendance zone.

The On Line Numbering System for SECONDARY transfer requests for the 2019-20 school year will be available beginning December 10th at 6:30 am.   Parents must log in beginning December 10th to receive a number to hold a place in line for them on the January 7th  transfer day.

Classroom Winter Parties

Our winter parties are on Thursday, 12/20, times as follows:

K & 4th: 1:00-1:30 

2nd & 3rd: 1:15-1:45 

1st & 5th: 1:45-2:15 

Stay tuned for information on how to sign-up to volunteer during the party or attend as an observer.  Details will be coming soon!

Please keep an eye out for Spring After School Enrichment registration in January!

This spring the PTA is excited to continue offering Tuesday Play-well TEKnologies STEM LEGO Class and PowerKids classes, along with the return of USA Chess for Wednesday classes.

Spring enrichment will run for 10 weeks from February 4 to April 23, with no classes the week March 11-15 for spring break and no class on the week of April 9 for testing. 

Play-well TEKnologies will cost $170 for the semester, Powerkids will cost $200 for the semester, and Chess will cost $150 for the semester.  

Spaces are limited and will available on a first come first serve basis. 

Reflection Winners

Congratulations to the following Centennial students that are advancing to the District level of Reflections judging! These students submitted an original piece of work through Dance, Literature, Photography, Music or Visual Arts and will be judged alongside the other advancing entries in the District. We are so proud of all the talented students at Centennial!

Photography-Primary Division

Anjali Ipe (K)

Bentley Evans (1st)

Photography-Intermediate Division

Emily Keng (3rd)

Esha Cheedella (3rd)

Literature-Primary Division

Anjali Ipe (K)

Logan Chism (1st)

Literature - Intermediate Division

Yashashvinisri Gopalakrishnan (3rd)

Aarav Ravishanker (3rd)  

Visual Arts-Primary Division

Brooklyn Peters (1st)

Sanya Gupta (2nd)

David Ahn (1st)

Visual Arts-Intermediate Divison

Michael Ahn (5th)

Colin Choi (4th)

Trimaan Arora (3rd)

Music

Kelly Morefield (4th)

Dance

Anjali Ipe (K)

Help us celebrate the diversity of our Centennial community with cultural displays, ethnic food, student artwork, entertainment, performances, and cultural fashions. If you would like to participate in this year's Multicultural Family Night, scheduled for February 7th, please complete the interest form HERE. Parents, as well as students, are encouraged to participate! 

Last year's multicultural night was a huge success!  Don't miss this opportunity to share your unique heritage with the rest of the Centennial community.  

PTA BOARD!

It's only December, but it is already time to start thinking about the PTA Board for the 2019/2020 school year.  Have you wanted to get more involved in the PTA leadership? Have you got opinions and ideas about how to grow our PTA programming to support our students, school, and community?  Are you passionate about the Centennial students? 

We've been looking for you! 

The PTA Board has opportunities to suit every interest, skill set, and time commitment.  Learn more about the various roles on the PTA and express your interest in serving next year by CLICKING HERE. 

"Nothing you do for children is ever wasted." - Garrison Keillor

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