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Originally delivered on 11/5/2020 4:09 pm

SUBJECT: Comet Connection: November 2020

NOVEMBER, 2020 COMET CONNECTION

REFLECTIONS INFORMATION

PTA LIFE MEMBER NOMINATIONS OPEN

THE COMET LAB - VIRTUAL SCIENCE NIGHT

RAINBOW WEEK

5TH GRADE AD INFORMATION

UPCOMING DATES

REFLECTIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 11/11/2020

The deadline to submit Reflections entries has been extended to next Wednesday, November 11th. Students have ONE WEEK LEFT to work on your Reflections entries, Centennial! This year's category is "I Matter Because."


Please turn all Reflections entries in to the clear bin at the main Centennial or Gym entrance. Face2Face students may also give their projects to their homeroom teachers.


IMPORTANT REMINDER: A member of the student's family must be a Centennial PTA member in order to participate in the Reflections program.


Entry form and details can be found on the PTA Reflections Page. Reflections is a required component of the Centennial Try-Athlon.  Questions should be directed to the Amy at Publishing@CentennialPTA.net.

PTA LIFE HONOR NOMINATIONS

Do you know a volunteer or teacher who  continues go above and beyond for our kids, someone who never quits building a "better tomorrow" through our schools and volunteer organizations? 


Every year, the Centennial PTA recognizes several individuals with an Honorary Life Membership Award, or Extended ServiceAward, for dedication to our students and the school community. If you wish to nominate someone for consideration by the committee, please click on the below:


HONORARY LIFE & EXTENDED SERVICE NOMINATION FORM


Nominations due by Thursday, November 21st.


See past recipients on our Centennial PTA Life Member Page.


Questions? Contact our Membership Chair, Michelle, at membership@centennialpta.net. 

THE COMET LAB - A VIRTUAL NIGHT OF SCIENCE!

The Centennial PTA is hosting our very first virtual family science night - the Comet Lab!  Join us on Thursday, November 12th at 6 pm as we create a giant foaming reaction! 

 

With just a few ingredients you can make something that looks like foamy toothpaste being squeezed from a tube - but so big that it looks almost fit for an elephant!  We can't wait to create some science magic with you - all from the safety of your own home!

Watch and learn or participate and experience the fun for yourself!


Join us on Thursday, November 12th at 6pm:

https://zoom.us/j/9065762087?pwd=RlZtVC9wRmoyaUlWTE5JSmQ4NGxsdz09

Meeting ID: 906 576 2087
Passcode: BioRocks!

 

Questions?  Contact Kimi at VP.Programs@CentennialPTA.net.

Materials Needed:

  • Empty plastic bottle
  • Dry yeast (found in the baking section of the grocery store)
  • Warm water
  • Liquid dish soap
  • 3% hydrogen peroxide
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Safety glasses / eye wear
  • Large tub or tray to catch the foam
RAINBOW WEEK - EAT A RAINBOW OF COLORS

Mark your calendar now for “Rainbow Week” the week of November 9th – November 13th!  


Rainbow week promotes the importance of eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.  Each day on the Centennial FANS lunch menu, a different fruit or vegetable will be offered.  Students are encouraged to wear a shirt coordinating with that color of fruit or vegetable of the day.   We hope this week brings new favorites to your taste buds!

Monday, November 9th - Cornwear a YELLOW shirt

Tuesday, November 10th -  Broccoli, wear a GREEN shirt 

Wednesday, November 11th -  Blue Applesauce, wear a BLUE shirt 

Thursday, November 12th - Wear any color of the RAINBOW

Friday, November 13th - Strawberry cup, wear any RED shirt

5TH GRADE YEARBOOK ADS ON SALE NOW

Can you believe your child is in his or her last year of elementary school? My, how time flies! Well, get ready to celebrate all they have accomplished with a yearbook dedication ad. Collect all your adorable pictures and special messages to create a dedication ad for your graduating child.  Recognize and congratulate him or her on the special and unique person they are becoming.  Proceeds from the sale of 5th Grade Ads go towards funding 5th Grade Programs!


$30 for 1/4 page

$50 for 1/2 page

$100 for full page

Learn more, including how to start your order, on the PTA 5th Grade Ad Page.

 

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. 

LOOKING AHEAD - UPCOMING DATES
Monday, November 9
12:00a Eat a Rainbow of Color - Wear YELLOW
Tuesday, November 10
12:00a Eat a Rainbow of Color - Wear GREEN
Wednesday, November 11
12:00a NEW DEADLINE: Reflections Entries Due to Centennial
12:00a Eat a Rainbow of Color - Wear BLUE
Thursday, November 12
12:00a Eat a Rainbow of Color - Wear RAINBOW
6:00p Virtual Science Night - The Comet Lab
Friday, November 13
12:00a Eat a Rainbow of Color - Wear RED
Monday, November 23
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Tuesday, November 24
Thanksgiving Break - No School
Wednesday, November 25
Thanksgiving Break - No School
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