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Originally delivered on 9/3/2020 8:04 am

SUBJECT: Comet Connection: September 2020


 


FACE-TO-FACE LUNCH & SNACK REMINDERS


MAP TESTING DATES & PARENT INFORMATION

 

MAP testing will take place from September 10th through September 23rd.

 

MAP TESTING FOR FACE-TO-FACE STUDENTS

Face-to-Face students will take MAP on campus when Face2Face learning begins.

 

MAP TESTING FOR SCHOOL@HOME STUDENTS 

School@Home students will take MAP virtually.  More specific information on the dates/times of testing will be communicated using the Week-at-a-Glance. Please be aware that synchronous times may be adjusted to allow for testing.

 

Please join our Centennial Counselor, Alison Leven, for a parent information session regarding School@Home MAP Testing on Thursday, September 3rd at 3:00 pm.

 

During this session, Ms. Leven will review the Parent Information Guide for assisting your child with MAP testing at home, as well as answer any questions you may have about how to support your child during MAP testing this year. 

Join via Google Meet here or by phone at ‪(US) +1 513-757-0084 PIN: â€ª733 264 850#


FINAL DAY TO ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS

 

 Order your School Supplies HERE by midnight tonight!   2020 - 2021 School Supply Kits are $50.

 

See school supply kit distribution details below.

 

* Remember, Face-to-Face students who have already picked up their school supply kits must bring ALL their supplies with them when they return to campus on September 9th. 


Questions? Contact Merene @ SchoolStore@CentennialPTA.net.


SCHOOL SUPPLY & SPIRIT WEAR DISTRIBUTION

If you ordered school supply kits and spirit wear, please see important updates on distribution plan below.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION

  • SCHOOL@HOME: Pick-up school supply kits via September 8th drive thru pick-up detailed below.
  • FACE-TO-FACE: School supply kits will be delivered directly to student's homeroom for return to campus on September 9.

SPIRIT WEAR DISTRIBUTION

  • SCHOOL@HOME and FACE-TO-FACE students will pick up spirit wear via September 8th drive thru pick-up detailed below.

  

SEPTEMBER 8TH DRIVE THRU PICK UP DETAILS

 

School@Home school supplies and ALL spirit wear will be distributed during a drive thru pick-up in the Centennial front drive on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th, from 7 to 10 am

 

As with other drive thru pick-ups, please have a sheet of paper with your students' name and grade legibly written and display it on your passenger side window.   You may use this TEMPLATE if you wish. 

 

If you have questions about your order or distribution plan, please contact the Spirit Wear chair at SpiritWear@CentennialPTA.net or the School Supplies Chair at SchoolStore@CentennialPTA.net.


2020/2021 PTA REFLECTIONS

"I MATTER BECAUSE"

Calling all Comets! Get ready to show your artistic expression through one or more of these creative outlets:

  • Dance Choreography
  • Film Production
  • Literature
  • Music Composition
  • Photography
  • Visual Arts

Students are recognized each year for their artistic ingenuity to bring the Reflections theme to life in a way that is personal and meaningful. This year’s national theme for 2020-2021 is “I Matter Because”.

The entry form and official rules for each category can be found on the Centennial PTA Reflections Page.

To be eligible: 

  • Each entry must be the ORIGINAL WORK of 1 student ONLY
  • Students may submit more than 1 entry at a time
  • Student, or one person in the primary household must be a CURRENT CENTENNIAL PTA member
  • ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 11/6/20
  • Advancing entries will be submitted to Council / District Level

 

Visit the 2019-2020 PTA Reflections Gallery to see all entries awarded by Texas PTA.

 

Contact the PTA Reflections Chair at Publishing@CentennialPTA.net with questions.


VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR 9/21 TO 10/4

 

Save the date, the Book Fair is coming!

Join us for the Fall Scholastic Virtual Book Fair from September 21 - October 4.

Proceeds from the book fair will benefit our Library and school!

More details will be shared closer to the date, including the online shopping link.
 
All orders will ship direct to home with free shipping on book-only orders over $25.

Questions? Contact the Book Fair Chair at BookFair@CentennialPTA.net 

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, 9/7 & TUESDAY, 9/8

 

Enjoy a long Labor Day holiday.  Remember, students who selected Face-to-Face learning environment will be returning to campus for class on Wednesday, September 9th.


2020-2021 LEARNING ENVIRONMENT UPDATES

 

  

You can find continuously updated information from the district on the 2020-2021 Planning Page.  


 

September 3EXTENDED Final day to order school supplies

September 3: School@Home MAP Parent Information Session, 3 pm

September 7: Labor Day - No School for Students or Staff

September 8: No School for Students / Staff Development Day

September 8: School@Home School Supply and ALL Spirit Wear Drive Thru Pick-up, 7 am to 10 am

September 9: Face-to-Face students return to school on campus, 7:40 am

September 21 to October 4: Virtual Book Fair

November 6: Reflections Entries due to Centennial Elementary

* Please note all dates and events are subject to change as directed by PISD based on the evolving COVID-19 situation in Texas and our community. Thank you for your understanding!

REMINDERS

Go 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, School Supplies, Spirit Wear and make donations at CentennialPTA.net

Don't forget to LOGIN to your account. 

Click HERE to manage your newsletter subscription.

DON'T MISS OUT:  To continue to receive the Comet Connection and other PTA       e-mails, you must go to the Centennial PTA website to update your Parent & Student Information beginning on August 1st.  The e-group for the previous school year (2018-2019) will be purged by the end of August! 


 

 



Centennial Elementary School PTA
2609 Ventura Drive
Plano, TX 75093