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COMET CONNECTION: MARCH 2020 EDITION
Spring is just around the corner, as are many exciting events at Centennial. Learn more about the following PTA happenings in March: VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH, OPEN HOUSE, COMET CAMPAIGN, CLASS & SPRING PICTURES, KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION, PUBLISHING KITS, GENERAL PTA MEETING REMINDER, AUTHOR VISIT & READING PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY, and PTA BOARD & GRANT COMMITTEE INTEREST. |
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
Michelle Peters is our Volunteer of the Month for February! Congratulations, and THANK YOU, Michelle! Michelle has three amazing sons! William (12) attends Renner Middle School, and twins Charlie (6) and Sam (6) are currently in Kindergarten at Centennial. This is her first year at Centennial and thus far she is thrilled with the staff, teachers, and parents! Despite her short tenure at Centennial, Michelle has had quite a bit of experience volunteering at our school! Some of her favorite volunteer experiences from this year have included Kindergarten lunch, class party crafts, Big Centers, and Texas Day pony production. 
Michelle LOVES volunteering in the Library because she enjoys helping students choose books, complete their activity and check out books. Michelle feels that choosing the right book is so important for Kindergarteners who are learning to read. She hopes this special time with students will help encourage the same love of reading that is so important and rewarding for her family. We couldn't agree more, Michelle! Thank you so much for your time, Michelle! Centennial Comets appreciate your support. #Differencemaker |
OPEN HOUSE IS TONIGHT, 6 to 7 pm
Come with your Comets to the Centennial Elementary Open House tonight, Thursday, March 5th, 2020 between 6 and 7 pm. Visit their classrooms and see all they've been busy working on this semester. We hope to see you there! |
 COMET CAMPAIGN EXTENDED! DONATE BY MARCH 20 At Centennial we strive for excellence. In public schools that requires some additional caring, commitment, and funding. The Comet Campaign fundraiser provides that margin of difference for our school and students. Your donations help the PTA offer the exceptional programming you have come to expect at Centennial, including, but not limited to the following: 
Your student brought home an information flyer last week. You can return a donation in the envelope provided, or DONATE HERE. Please join us in thanking the families who have generously contributed to this year's Comet Campaign thus far: 
Questions? Contact our VP of Fundraising, Shrayashi, at VP.Fundraising@CentennialPTA.net. |
STUDENT TREASURES PUBLISHING KITS
This week, Student Publishing Kit packets will be coming home with students who submitted the interest form by February 14th! 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. Completed manuscripts MUST be returned to your child’s teacher on or before Friday, March 27, 2020. No late submissions will be published. Published books will be returned to students in May. Please note: If your student decides not to complete their Publishing kit, please return the unused kit to the PTA Publishing Chair so it can be returned without the PTA incurring a fee. Questions? Contact Michelle at Publishing@CentennialPTA.net |
 CLASS & SPRING PICTURES, MONDAY, MARCH 16
Class and spring pictures will be taken on the first day back from Spring Break, Monday, March 16th. Refer to the Class Picture Flier for more details, including how to order class and spring pictures.
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 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION MARCH 20
Kindergarten registration will be held for all PISD campuses on Friday, March 20th, 2020. The hours will be 9 to 11 am and 1 to 3 pm.
Please bring the following: - Birth Certificate
- Immunization Records
- Social Security Card
- Proof of Residency in Plano ISD (gas or electric bill)
- Parent's or Legal Guardian's Driver's License
This is the beginning of our registration process for the 2020-2021 school year. If for any reason you are unable to attend, simply call the school office to make an appointment to register any time after March 20th. |
1ST GRADE PERFORMANCE & PTA GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY, MARCH 26 at 6PM
Join us for a 1st Grade Performance on Thursday, 3/26, following a brief General PTA Meeting at 6:00 pm.
The PTA General Membership will vote on PTA Officers for the 2020 - 2021 school year. The Nominating Committee has put forth the following Officer slate to vote on at this General PTA meeting:
President - Missy Walker 1st VP of Programs - Kimi Hutson 2nd VP of Volunteers - Geetha Ashokk 3rd VP of Fundraising - Celeste Dominguez 4th VP of Communications - Ashley Hamilton Secretary - Daryn Roemer Treasurer - Mishaal Oulad-Chikh Special thanks to the Nominating Committee volunteers for their service! |
PATTY H. MEYER SCHOLARSHIP
Each year, the Centennial PTA is honored to award a $1,000 Patty H. Meyer Scholarship to a graduating PISD student who was previously a 5th grader at Centennial Elementary School. To learn more about the scholarship or to apply, please see the Patty H. Meyer Scholarship Information & Application. Scholarship Applications must be postmarked by March 20, 2020. For questions, please contact the PTA Scholarship Chair at scholarship@centennialpta.net. |
AUTHOR VISIT & READING PROGRAMS
SHAKESPEARE AT CENTENNIAL
Last week Centennial PTA brought Shakespeare to the students of Centennial! Students were treated to an interactive and educational performance of several of Shakespeare's masterpieces, with the added bonus of some modern interpretation. By a show of hands at the artist visit last week, the majority of Centennial kids would love to learn more about William Shakespeare, or go see one of his plays. Here's a " Shakespeare on the Go! Study Guide" which also contains some post-show activities.
CENTENNIAL READING PROGRAMS
With Spring Break around the corner, we have the thing to fill those couple of hours while traveling or on your stay-cation...our Centennial Reading Programs! Whether your child wants to read something new suggested by librarians (Texas Bluebonnet or 2x2), is all about Graphic Novels (Little Mavericks) or independently likes to select his/her own books (40 Book Challenge), there is a reading program for them. |
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 by March 26th. "Nothing you do for children is ever wasted." - Garrison Keillor |
JOIN THE PTA EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT COMMITTEE Are you interested in serving on the PTA Education Enhancement Grant Committee (formerly known as the Wish List Committee)?
This committee reviews the grant requests submitted by Centennial Administration, Teachers and Members and determines how best to utilize the available PTA Educational Enhancement Grant Budget for 2019/2020. If you're interested in serving on this committee, please contact our Parliamentarian and Educational Enhancement Grant Chair, Kristie at Parliamentarian@CentennialPTA.net. |
NOW extended through March 20: Comet Campaign March 5: Open House, 6 to 7 pm March 9 to 13: Spring Break March 16: School Resumes March 16: Class Pictures March 20: Kinder Registration, Gym March 20: Patty H. Meyer Scholarship Applications Due March 26: PTA General Meeting & 1st Grade Performance, 6pm March 26: PTA Board Interest Due March 27: Publishing Kits due back to Homeroom teachers
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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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