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Originally delivered on 1/10/2019 2:10 pm

SUBJECT: Comet Connection: January 2019


 

 

 

 

January is HERE and it brings with it some important messages and exciting events at Centennial. Read on to learn more about... 

  Volunteer of the Month * Enrichment Programs * Yearbook and Dedication Ads DUE * College & Career Week * Multicultural Night * Science Fair * Box Tops * PTA Board 2019-2020 *  Nominating Committee 



Congratulations to

Olivia Salinas

 This is her first year at Centennial. She has two kids: Emme in 1st Grade and Ellie (4 years old). Olivia enjoys chairing After School Enrichment. She loves getting to know the kids in the program and seeing the projects they create! She also had fun marking laps in the Color Run this year. Thank you for your time Olivia! #DifferenceMaker


Enrichment Registration Opens Today!
 
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.

Play-well TEKnologies will cost $180 for the semester, Powerkids will cost $200 for the semester, and Chess will cost $150 for the semester.  Details are on our PTA website, www.centennialpta.net

Spaces are limited and will available on a first come first serve basis. Enrollment is 1/10-1/18.

Yearbook Deadline is Tomorrow!

Yearbook Orders & 5th Grade Dedication Ads due Friday, January 11, 2019!

Please order your yearbook by clicking HERE!

 


 

College & Career Week is Next Week

Ever heard a student whine â€œHow will I ever use this in the real world?” Let’s show them, by creating a “Career Day,” in which we help students get EXCITED about what they are learning and how relates to real-life job opportunities and a rewarding FUTURE! â­ï¸

We are looking for a variety of speakers to come present to our students about their career and educational journey. College and Career Week will take place from January 14th - January 18th, and there are a variety of days and times available for presentations. Presentations should last 15 minutes and should focus on age appropriate information about your career!

If you are interested in presenting please click the link below to find out MORE!!

https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSetwwL5ZxCcVRpH8B…/viewform

Don't forget the fun Dress-Up Days planned for next week!  See the schedule below:



Multicultural Night Participants Needed

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.  


 
Science Fair Information
 
The Science Fair is right around the corner! We want to encourage interested students to take advantage of this exciting opportunity – this event is also part of this year’s Try-Athlon! Science Fair projects are due on Wednesday, January 23rd. The campus science fair judging will be on Thursday January 24th.  

We are still in need of judges, so if you or someone you know is interested in becoming a judge, please return the judging formJudging will take place on Thursday Jan 24th from 8am to 12pm, with training provided that morning. Thank you in advance.

 Please contact Ms. Greene with any questions: stephanie.greene@pisd.edu  
 
SCIENCE FAIR HELPFUL TIPS #3
As you're preparing to put your display together, remember to follow the display rules very carefully in your student handbook. Make sure your board follows the size requirements (not to exceed 30 inches deep, 32 inches wide when opened on the table, and 80 inches high from table to top of exhibit), does not consist of any personal information on the board or in the journals/reports, and uses photographs and drawings instead of actual objects or apparatuses. The actual display should include the backboard, the research report, and the science project notebook. The judges look very carefully and critically at the notebook and research report, so make sure you are taking thorough notes!
 

Keep Collecting Box Tops!
 

Please submit your Box Tops in a baggie to your teacher with your teacher name and grade level by January 31st.   Thank you!!!

PTA Board

It's only January, 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


PTA Nominating Committee

Are you interested in serving on the PTA Nominating Committee?  The PTA Nominating Committee works together to nominate the PTA Officers for the next school year (President, VPs, Treasurer, and Secretary.)  If you are interested, please contact our Parliamentarian, Kristie at Parliamentarian@centennialpta.net by January 31st.

QUICK REFERENCE

 

                     Calendar


Thursday, January 10:

  • Enrichment Enrollment Opens

Friday, January 11:

  • Yearbook and 5th Grade Dedication Ads DEADLINE!

Monday, January 14-18:

  • College and Career Week / Dress-Up Days

Friday, January 18:

  • Enrichment Enrollment Closes

Wednesday, January 23:

  • Science Fair Projects are DUE!

 Thursday, January 24:

  • Science Fair Projects Judged

 

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Thank you to our 2018-2019 Corporate Sponsors

To see a complete list of all of our wonderful corporate please visit our website HERE.

*Reminder*

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.



 

 



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