LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SELECTION

As we approach the end of the first nine weeks, you may be interested in changing your child’s learning environment for the second nine weeks (Face-To-Face or School@Home). The option to change learning environments is now open in Parent Portal and will remain open through the end of the day on Friday, October 2, 2020.

In order to make changes, please see the information & instructions HERE. 

Please note:

• Every parent should log into Parent Portal to confirm that their child’s learning environment is currently listed correctly.
• Action is required ONLY if you want to change your child’s learning environment for the 2nd 9 Weeks.
• Changes will be in effect beginning October 13th and will last through the rest of the semester (December 18, 2020).
• Change in Environment will almost always result in a teacher change
• The District will try to maintain social distancing in the Face2Face classrooms to the greatest degree possible, however, Face2Face classrooms may increase to 22:1 depending upon the number of PISD School@Home students who change to Face2Face learning environment.
  

All students grades K-5 are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities to stretch their learning and widen academic horizons. Throughout the year, parents will receive specific informationabout each event.  Mrs. Stewart will recognize students who complete the following Try-Athlon events (Reflections, Science Fair and a choice from the “you pick one” column) during a special Try-Athlon recognition ceremony in May.

Find the 2020/2021 Centennial Try-athlon programs HERE.

Please note two programs with upcoming due-dates, the required Reflections program due November 6th, and the "you pick one" Fire Prevention Poster due October 9th.  Contests may be added throughout the year.

The Centennial Yearbook Committee is already hard at work on the 2020/2021 yearbook.  While yearbooks are not available for sale yet, there are some important updates to share for this very unique school year.

YEARBOOK CANDID PHOTOS - SNAP & SHARE!

  Help make the Centennial yearbook amazing!  This very unusual school year has made it difficult for yearbook photographers to capture the many moments we traditionally publish in the Centennial Yearbook. 

Until all students and volunteers are safely back on campus, we're going to NEED YOUR HELP to capture fun, candid pictures from these first few months at school, including 1st days of school, the book fair and red ribbon week dress-up days, outdoor fun, and so much more!  Look for more information coming soon with instructions on how to share photos with the yearbook staff for possible publication in the yearbook.  We thank you in advance!

YEARBOOK EDITORS NEEDED

 Are you interested in being  part of the amazing team that creates the Centennial yearbook?  We're looking for 3rd & 4th grade-level editors.  No experience necessary! This is a great way to connect with other Centennial parents and an awesome way to see all the school fun first-hand! Contact Ashley at YearbookEditor@centennialPTA.net for more information or to volunteer.

FIFTH GRADE YEARBOOK AD INFORMATION 

Celebrate all your 5th Grader has accomplished with a yearbook dedication ad.  Recognize and congratulate him or her on the special and unique person they are becoming.  Look for more information coming soon and, in the meantime, start looking through your photos to pick a few gems to add to your fifth grade yearbook ad.

 
Yearbooks will be made available for sale from January 1 to January 31, 2021.  Should you have any further questions, please email Ashley at YearbookEditor@CentennialPTA.net.  

BOOK FAIR ENDS SUNDAY

RED RIBBON WEEK AT CENTENNIAL

Get excited! Another fabulous Red Ribbon Week is coming to Centennial the week of October 26th.

Red Ribbon Week is a national celebration to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.  To learn more about the National Red Ribbon program, please click HERE.

In addition to ongoing lessons and activities coordinated by Counselor Leven, the students and staff of Centennial also celebrate Red Ribbon Week with a variety of fun, engaging theme-based activities which include exciting dress-up days.

Stay tuned for more Red Ribbon Week details coming soon!

2020/2021 PTA REFLECTIONS

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.

ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TO FRONT OFFICE BY 11/6/20.

PARENTING WORKSHOP: EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE

Learn effective, positive discipline strategies that really work!

WALK OR BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY, OCTOBER 7

PLANO HEALTH & WELLNESS FALL FAIR 

Presented by United Healthcare, the third-annual Plano Families First Health & Wellness Fall Fair provides a number of free health and human resources services in an effort to alleviate the hardships thousands of Plano families have experienced during the pandemic.  

 Free services will include flu shots (available on a first-come, first-served basis), blood pressure screenings, dental screenings and fluoride varnishes (for children only) along with community and educational information and resources. Plano ISD students will receive free school supply packets (available on a first-come, first-served basis). In addition, Plano Public Library will be on site offering free books. Supplies and flu shots are limited.

• Photo ID and proof of residency are required to attend. Plano residents and Plano ISD families are welcome.

• Complete the  Plano ISD school supply form required for supplies. Information about supplies can be found at www.pisd.edu/supplies.

• Plano ISD families are encouraged to visit PlanoFamiliesFirst.com to print and complete the registration form in advance and bring it to the event. 

• Social distancing and masks are required for ages 3 and up.

• Some items and services will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, 10/12

Have a great three-day weekend! Remember, students who selected Face-to-Face learning environment for the 2nd 9-weeks will be return to campus for class on Tuesday, October 13th.

September 28 to October 2:  Opportunity to review instructional environment selection for 2nd 9-weeks

Now to October 4: Virtual Book Fair

October 6: ï»¿Setting Limits & Following Through Parent Workshop, 6 pm via Zoom

October 9: End of First 9-week Grading Period

October 9: Fire Prevention Posters Due ("you-pick" try-athlon program)

October 12: Student & Staff Holiday, No School

October 13: ï»¿First day of 2nd 9-week Grading Period (Learning environment)

October 17: Plano Families First Health & Wellness Fall Fair, 8:30 am to noon

October 26 to 30: Red Ribbon Week

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!