Dear Families,
We have seen steady growth over the past several days at Centennial. I thank you for your support as we improved several practices at our school. I am looking forward to meeting families who attend the Scavenger Hunt this week. Please review the updates below for this week.
Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, September 19
We hope you will join us this Thursday for our annual Centennial Campus Scavenger Hunt. Please see the image below for more details!
PTSA Updates
Please review our PTSA Newsletter in English and Spanish. The newsletter includes upcoming events, information about our School Store, and the WCPSS Magnet Fair.
Picture Day Postponed
Our Fall Picture Day has been postponed. We will share with you information about the updated picture day after track out.
Girls on the Run
Please review our Girls on the Run flyer. We hope our girls will consider joining! Additionally, if any family members would like to consider being a coach for Girls on the Run, please contact Kelly Fauth, at kfauth@wcpss.net.
High School Information Night (7th and 8th Grade Families)
Attention 7th and 8th grade parents. Save the date for a High School Information Night hosted by Student Services on Thursday, September 26th from 6 - 7 pm. You will hear details about high school options and the application process for schools such as early college high schools. You are also encouraged to attend upcoming magnet fairs. Information can be found here: https://www.wcpss.net/MAGNET
School Attire / Dress Code
Students should remember to follow WCPSS Board Policy 4316 related to Dress Code. Students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides.Additionally, as a reminder, even as we are getting into the cooler months, blankets need to stay at home and are not permitted at school.
Signs of Suicide (7th Grade Families)
Our Student Services Team will be presenting evidence-based Signs of Suicide curriculum to 7th grade students the week of September 23rd. They will discuss important topics such as depression awareness and suicide prevention. Please review the letter that will come home with your seventh-grade student this week. You may contact your students' grade level counselor with any questions. English / Spanish.
BIMAS Screener
In our continuing efforts to support the well-being of all our students, we will be administering a universal screener of social, emotional & behavioral health (BIMAS) the week of September 23rd (staff will complete the screener on September 30). This will not require your child to do anything, your child’s teacher will complete this screener. This information helps us to understand the needs of all our students and how we can best serve and support them. A letter with more information, as well as an "opt-out" option was sent home with your child. If you would like more information, please visit our website at www.wcpss.net/universalscreener or contact Jess Maskulka, School Counselor at (919) 233-4217.
Sincerely,
Jesse Gore
Principal
