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Originally delivered on 7/31/2023 9:53 am

SUBJECT: Centennial PTA Back to School- July 31st, 2023

7/31/2023



ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLY PACKS 

IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW

BACK TO SCHOOL CHECKLIST

SAVE THE DATE - MEET THE TEACHER  

READING PROGRAMS

COMET CAMPAIGN

2023-2024 CENTENNIAL PTA BOARD 


ORDER SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

2023-2024 School Supply Packs will be available to order beginning August 1st. All school packs are $50 and will be delivered to your child's class prior to the first day of school. Visit https://centennialpta.membershiptoolkit.com/open_forms to place your order.

Get ready for the 2023-2024 school year with this step-by-step list! 

** You will need to re-register your PTA membership & volunteer application each school year.**

1) Register: Update and/or complete your Parent & Student ProfileHERE.  

2) Select your Directory & PublishPreferencesHERE.

3) Select your  Volunteer Preferences HERE.

4) Sign-Up to receive PTA News & EventRemindersHERE.

5) Make a Tax Deductible DONATION HERE support our Back to School Comet Campaign and get free Centennial swag!

6) Follow Centennial PTA on Facebook HERE and INSTAGRAM HERE This is our #1 source of getting news out to parents on a daily basis!  

7) Follow Centennial Elementary on Facebook HERE for the latest school information. 

8) Update your PISD Parent Portal InformationHERE between now & 8/7.  For instructions on how to update the PISD Parent Portal, click HERE.

9) Complete the PISDVolunteerApplication HERE.  Remember this application must be renewed every school year for anyone who plans to volunteer during the 2023-2024 school year.  Please select Centennial Elementary for the Job Location on your application.

10) Order your 2023-2024 School Supplies HERE by Friday, August 18th to be delivered to your child's classroom

11) Order your 2023-2024 Student Yearbook or 5th Grade Yearbook AdHERE or at Sign Up Centennial August 8th! 

12) Order your PTA Membership HERE.

13) SAVE THE DATE to order your 2023-2024 Centennial Spirit Wear at Sign Up Centennial or online on August 8th!

Don't forget to Check Out and Confirm Your Order!  You'll get an email invoice of any purchases.  If you have any questions, please contact Abeezar Shipchandler at President@centennialpta.net

CALLING ALL CENTENNIAL SUPER READERS!

Check out the reading lists and reading logs for your grade-level, grab a book, and let your imagination run wild!

Remember to make sure you select the right lists and logs for your grade-level.

If you have trouble accessing the reading lists, they can also be found on the Texas Library Association website at www.TXLA.org. Centennial Students can earn awards and medals for reading books found on the Little Mavericks Reading List; Texas 2 x 2 Reading List (Kinder - 2nd Grade); and Texas Bluebonnet Reading List (3rd Grade - 5th Grade).


40 BOOK CHALLENGE- 2ND- 5TH GRADE

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pc0oLDc90uvoknXU8x1ZL4kUziuCQLRA/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=105434154602290874738&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

40 BOOK CHALLENGE - K - 1ST GRADE 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/13pUcHZUAAu6ceMxC8p_G6qZ1-a4-SobbfbXZxZGsW8E/edit?usp=share_link

 

LITTLE MAVERICK READING LOG - K-2ND GRADE 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iaQkWKzxeXe3eaU4Zgx96G9w7g9RMlw/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=105434154602290874738&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

2023-2024 BLUEBONNET READING LOG 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ck3Ors-sbz2TTrK_r1iLPTerUXxqH-JJ/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=105434154602290874738&rtpof=true&sd=true

 

2023-2024 TEXAS 2X2 READING LOG

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hlitm77DeVmnSBPELCy1EN1Q6m5AfMTL3FGdmY5Oz7s/edit?usp=share_link

 

2023-24 LITTLE MAVERICK 2ND-5TH READING LOG

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VLAIumHcDUiCcDkKAJBfAPdiNksab-y7/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=105434154602290874738&rtpof=true&sd=true

Meet the PTA Presidents!
President – Abeezar Shipchandler, MD

Abeezar (or Beez, a nickname he has had since his days as a fellow PISD student) has been part of the Centennial family since 2019. Being a kid at heart, Beez has enjoyed spending time at Centennial as a WatchDOG and participating in various PTA volunteer efforts throughout the years. Beez currently serves as the Medical Director of Hospital Medicine at Baylor Scott & White Plano and has enjoyed every minute being a girl dad to his daughters Meera (5th) and Kiara (pre-K). Beez’s wife, Mansi, is an attorney, and between their crazy schedules, they love spending time together as a family. They have a thirst for adventure, travel, skiing, being Swifties, and all things soccer!


“It’s such a privilege to work alongside an incredible group of parents, teachers, community, and children! The Centennial family is the epitome of teamwork, camaraderie, and passion. I can’t wait to build upon the successes of our PTA predecessors and partner with our amazing staff to give our children their best year yet!”


-Abeezar Shipchandler, President, Centennial PTA

President Elect - Kimi Hutson

Introducing Kimi Hutson, President Elect. You may have seen this face around Centennial. Kimi has been actively involved in all things PTA for several years. Being a former teacher, she felt a calling to return to the classroom. After the pandemic, Kimi took the plunge and added long term Centennial Substitute to her repertoire. With time, her husband, Tom and sons, Jacob (5th) and Kyle (4th) have slowly adjusted to being a "Staff Family" as well as a "PTA Family.”


"I am excited to help lead the BEST PTA in the district! Partnering with families, teachers and community members, we can accomplish great things!”

-Kimi Hutson, President Elect, Centennial PTA

2023-2024 CENTENNIAL PTA BOARD
LOOKING AHEAD - UPCOMING DATES
Monday, July 31
Student Schedules Released
Tuesday, August 1
School Supplies & Spirit Wear Orders Begin
Tuesday, August 8
7:40a Meet the Teacher & "Sign up for Centennial"
Wednesday, August 9
7:25a First Day of School
Friday, August 11
8:00a PTA General meeting/Newcomer Coffee - Cafeteria
Thursday, August 17
6:00p Watch D.O.G.S. Kick-off Meeting - Gym
Thursday, August 24
5:00p Parent Information Night
Monday, August 28
Fall Online Auction
Tuesday, August 29
Fall Online Auction
Wednesday, August 30
Fall Online Auction
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