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"Hello, December! You're the last one, so be the best one." Learn more about the following PTA events, programs, and so much more below: VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH, OUTREACH UPDATES, COGAT MEETING, WINTER PARTIES, REFLECTIONS, TRY-ATHLON, 5TH GRADE ADS, MULTICULTURAL NIGHT, LOST AND FOUND, PISD POLAR EXPRESS NIGHT, and AMAZON SMILE. |
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
 Kimi Hutson is our volunteer of the month for November! Congratulations, Kimi!
Kimi is the mom to two sweet, active boys, Jacob, in 1st grade and Kyle, in Kindergarten. This is Kimi's third year volunteering at Centennial. 
Kimi loves to volunteer in Big Centers, the library and the workroom.
Kimi loves being able to interact with the students in Big Centers and library. She loves that every new day brings with it new kiddos and different experiences. It definitely keeps Kimi on her toes!
While volunteering in workroom is generally cutting and pulling workbook pages, it is Kimi's hope that by helping with these tasks, the teachers are able to spend less time after school working and more time at home with their families. What an amazing outlook, Kimi! Thank you so much for your time and passion, Kimi! Centennial Comets appreciate your support. #DifferenceMaker |
CENTENNIAL OUTREACH UPDATES'Tis the season of giving thanks, and giving to those in need. Find more information about the Centennial Outreach efforts below. CENTENNIAL TOY DRIVE THROUGH DEC. 11
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FOOD DRIVE PARTICIPATION! Thanks to the many families who donated food during the Outreach Food Drive before Thanksgiving. Centennial collected close to 300 non-perishable food items, with 2nd grade coming in first place, collecting 114 containers of rice and beans! Those 2nd graders are going to love their EXTRA RECESS! Thanks to everyone who participated. Comets really are #DifferenceMakers.
Please contact the PTA Outreach Chair, Kelly, with any questions: Outreach@CentennialPTA.net. |
UNDERSTANDING COGAT MEETING, 12/5
COGAT scores have been released. Have you ever wondered what COGAT testing is, or how to understand your student's score? School Counselor, Ms. Leven, will be hosting a parent workshop on Thursday, 12/5 from 3:00 - 3:30 pm to share information on how to interpret your child's score. Click HERE to learn more about how to locate your child’s score today. |
 WINTER PARTIES
Winter parties will be on Thursday, 12/19, times as follows: Kinder & 4th: 1:00-1:30 2nd & 3rd: 1:15-1:45 1st & 5th: 1:45-2:15 The Grade Level Room Representatives have worked hard to plan wonderful parties for each grade-level. They will need the support of several volunteers in every classroom to make these parties a success! Please consider signing up to help during your student's classroom party on the WINTER PARTY VOLUNTEER FORM. RSVP Form for attendees (not volunteers) will be shared next week. Questions? Contact the Room Representative Chair, Tami at RoomReps@CentennialPTA.net. |
PTA REFLECTIONS RESULTSCongratulations to the following Centennial students who are advancing to the District level of Reflections judging! We are so proud of all the talented students at Centennial! 
Photography-Primary Division Logan Chism (2) - 3 Fish Logan Chism (2) - The Three Reflections Photography-Intermediate Division Georgia O'Connell (3) - Namaste Artina Belivan (5) - Center Bright; Look Beyond the Trees Literature-Primary Division Anjali Ipe (1) - Beyond Prathana Prasanth (1) - Poetry Visual Arts-Primary Division David Ahn (2) - Celebrating Fish's Birthday Christina Miggins (2) - I Will Look Within Me Aashrith Thej Budima (2) - Look Within Visual Arts-Intermediate Division Miranda Chen (5) - Who I Am Sanya Gupta (3) - Limitless Sarvesh Goyal (4) - Look Within; You are the World Music Kelly Morefield (5) - Be The Change Dance Anjali Ipe (1) - Fight Song My Song Film Production Shrarath Senthilkruman (K) - Look Within |
CENTENNIAL TRY-ATHLON UPDATES
HISTORY FAIRHistory Fair is part of the Try-Athlon "You-Pick" category. Learn more about the History Fair HERE. History fair submissions will be due December 16th at 8 AM.
SCIENCE FAIR The Science Fair is one of the Centennial Try-Ahtlon requirements, however, all students are encouraged to participate, even those not working toward the Centennial Try-Athlon. Student interest forms can be printed HERE. Students must return a signed interest form to their homeroom teachers before receiving a student handbook going over contest guidelines. Science Fair projects due January 21st, 2020 Science Fair judging on January 22nd, 2020 Interested in being a Science Fair judge or have questions about the Science Fair? Contact the PTA Science & Technology Chair, Afshin, at Science@CentennialPTA.net. |
ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS! 
Celebrate all your 5th Grader has accomplished with a yearbook dedication ad. Collect all your adorable pictures and special messages to create an ad for your graduating child to cherish forever. Proceeds from the sale of 5th Grade Ads go towards funding 5th Grade Programs, including the 5th Grade celebration program and 5th Grade shirts. $35 for 1/4 page $70 for 1/2 page $125 for full page Get started HERE.
The deadline to purchase & SUBMIT a 5th Grade Ad is January 17th, 2020. * Please note sale of actual yearbooks will take place in January, 2020 * Questions? Contact Manasi at YearbookAds@CentennialPTA.net. |
MULTICULTURAL NIGHT, FEBRUARY 6Save the date for this year's Multicultural Family Night, scheduled on February 6th, 2020. Help us celebrate the diversity of our Centennial community with cultural displays, entertainment and fashions from around the world. More details and a call for volunteers will be coming in the next few weeks. Contact Sadaf at CulturalPrograms@CentennialPTA.net with any questions. |
LOST & FOUND The Centennial lost and found is overflowing with coats, sweatshirts, hats, backpacks and many other items. Please be sure to collect any of your lost items before Friday, December 20th.
Have your student go through the lost and found before school, or check for yourself - the lost and found will be rolled out during morning carpool. Any items remaining in lost and found on December 20th will be donated. |
COMMUNITY CORNER - POLAR EXPRESS EVENT
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 AMAZON SMILE
Now that the holidays are approaching, don't forget to support Centennial PTA when you shop on Amazon! By visiting smile.amazon.com and selecting Centennial Elementary (PTA Texas Congress 7457 Centennial Elementary) as your charitable organization, Centennial PTA will receive a donation from all eligible purchases. Now that really is something to SMILE about! Happy shopping! |
December 2 to 11: Outreach Toy Drive December 5: COGAT Parent Workshop, 3 to 3:30 pm December 6: PISD Polar Express Event at Barnes & Noble December 9 to 11: 5th Grade Outdoor Adventure Camp December 16: History Fair Due Date, 8 am December 18: Last Day of Wednesday Chess Enrichment December 19: Winter Classroom Parties December 20: Early Release, 12 pm December 23 to January 6: Winter Break, No School for Students January 7: Classes Resume for Students, 7:45 am |
REMINDERSGo to the PTA website for much more information and to access your account. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions, volunteer preferences, as well as purchase your PTA Membership, Spirit Wear and make donations at CentennialPTA.net. Don't forget to LOGIN to your account. Click HERE to manage your newsletter subscription. |
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