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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Mai Pham is our Volunteer of the Month for January! Congratulations, and THANK YOU, Mai! Mai has three amazing children. Luke (4th grade) and Michael (1st grade) are currently at Centennial, while her 6th grade daughter graduated from Centennial last year. She and her family have been part of Centennial for over six years. 
Mai's favorite place to volunteer is the workroom because all the teachers make her feel very appreciated. She also loves taking yearbook pictures of the students with their big smiles!
Thank you so much for your time, Mai! Centennial Comets appreciate your support. #Differencemaker |
TONIGHT IS MULTICULTURAL NIGHT
Join us TONIGHT from 6 to 7:30 pm as we take a trip around the world! Explore the diversity which strengthens our community. - Cultural Displays
- Food Truck with flavors from East to West
- Fashion Show
- Performances
Admission is FREE and all are welcome! Questions? Contact our Multicultural Chair, Sadaf, at CulturalPrograms@CentennialPTA.net.
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ELEPHANTS, TIGERS, & BOOKS, OH MY!SPRING BOOK FAIR FEBRUARY 10 to 14
It's a JUNGLE out there! Join us for our Spring Scholastic Book Fair as we go WILD for books! SHOP THE BOOK FAIR- Send your student to school with cash (including tax) to purchase books
- Shop with your student during Lunch with a Loved One - don't forget to RSVP!
- Shop Online
- Setup e-Wallet for your student. e-Wallet is an account for your student to shop with spending limits. Learn more about e-Wallet here.
 LUNCH WITH A LOVED ONE
Join your student for Lunch with a Loved One during Book Fair! Utilize the RSVP Form to help expedite your check-in. Be sure to RSVP by 10am the day before you plan to attend Lunch with a Loved One so your security badge can be printed. Eat & shop the book fair with your student! * If you do not utilize the RSVP link you will need to arrive 15 minutes before your students' lunchtime with a government issued ID and check in through the office. Thanks for your patience and support as we keep all our kids safe!  ALL FOR BOOKS COIN DRIVE
Send your spare change to school with your Comet during Book Fair. There will be a grade-level charitable drive challenge with proceeds benefiting the Centennial Library and PISD students in need! The winning grade gets an extra recess, and bragging rights!  EVERYONE LOVES A DRESS UP DAY - WEDNESDAY, PAJAMA DAY!
Wear pajamas on Wednesday, or your most comfortable outfit to celebrate how great it feels to be YOURSELF! CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!It takes a lot of volunteers to pull off a "rumble in the jungle" book fair! Please consider signing up to help HERE. Questions? Contact the Book Fair Chair at BookFair@CentennialPTA.net.
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INCLUSION WEEK
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TEXAS DAY IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Calling all cowboys and cowgirls! Put on your best western wear and come out for a day filled with performers, line dancing, crafts and our annual Kindergarten Pony Parade! It takes lots of cowboys and cowgirls to pull off such a memorable event for our students. Read about the fun volunteer opportunities including Cowboy Carpool, grade-level classroom crafts and decorating /set-up below. Thank y'all in advance for your time and support! COWBOY CARPOOL
Word in town is Texas Day is fixin’ to be here. We’d like to rustle up a few dads to serve as ranch hands when the rooster crows that Friday morning, February 21st, to greet the wagons at drop off. A tip of your hat and a warm “howdy†will be a mighty nice welcome to our little young’uns as that mosey into school that morning. Reckon it’ll only take an hour or so and they’ll be tickled to see y’all brave fellas. After you’re done, fill up with some bagels and hot coffee. Round up 7-7:45 AM. Please sign-up for COWBOY CARPOOL HERE. 
GRADE LEVEL TEXAS CRAFTSGrade-level room representatives and classroom volunteers will be needed in each classroom for grade level crafts during Texas Day. See grade level craft times and sign-up for GRADE LEVEL CRAFTS HERE. TEXAS DAY SET UP & TAKE DOWNHelp display the student artwork in preparation for Texas Day. What goes up must come down! Help take the art work down after Spring Break so it can go home with students. Sign-up for SET-UP on 2/19 HERE. Sign up for TEAR DOWN on 3/18 HERE. If you have questions, please contact our Texas Day Chair Brandi, at TexasDay@CentennialPTA.net. |
STUDENT TREASURES PUBLISHING KITS
Don’t miss out! Centennial is again participating in a writing program through a company called Student Treasures Publishing. All of our students get to become published authors! These books are a true family keepsake. Your PTA will provide the publishing kits with the manuscript pages. Every manuscript turned in will be published into a hardbound book! The PTA will fund the first copy of the book just for you! Additional copies of your student’s book can be purchased for $19.95. If your student would like to participate, please fill out the Attached Interest Form and return back to their teacher by Friday, February 14th. Questions? Please contact Michelle at Publishing@CentennialPTA.net. |
 PTA GENERAL MEETING FRIDAY, FEB 7 AT 9:30 AM
Join the PTA for a General PTA Meeting on Friday, 2/7, at 9:30 am. The General Membership will vote to approve the Nominating Committee and on proposed budget amendments. We hope to see you there! |
VALENTINES DRIVE ENDS TOMORROW Just a reminder that tomorrow is the final day to donate a box of Valentines or a bag of Valentine's candy for PISD students in need.
Donations can be dropped in collection box in the front hall of the school. Contact the PTA Outreach Chair, Kelly, with questions at Outreach@CentennialPTA.net. |
 COMET CAMPAIGN BEGINS FEBRUARY 24
Comet Campaign is an opportunity for parents and community members to make financial donations directly to Centennial PTA. No donation is too large or too small! All funds raised during Comet Campaign support PTA programs impacting all Centennial students, and fill end of year Education Enhancement Grants submitted by Centennial staff.
This year's Comet Campaign will begin on Monday, 2/24/20 More information will be sent home with your student in the coming weeks. |
JOIN PTA BOARD FOR 2020/2021 It is time to think about the PTA Board for the 2020/2021 school year. Have you got opinions and ideas about how to grow our PTA programming to support our students, school, and community?
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 |
February 6: Multicultural Night, 6 to 7:30 pm February 7: PTA General Meeting, 9:30 am
February 7: Final Day of Valentine's Drive
February 7: Book Fair Set-up February 10 through 14: Scholastic Book Fair & Lunch with a Loved One February 10 through 14: Inclusion Week February 14: PTA Publishing Kit Interest Forms Due
February 17: No School February 21: Texas Day February 24: Comet Campaign Kick-Off February 25: One School One Book How to Eat Fried Worms Due Back to School |
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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COMET CONNECTION: FEBRUARY 2020 EDITION