Monday, May 27
Memorial Day – Schools and Offices closed
Tuesday, May 28(A)
HSA’s Make Up
SIT Meeting -2:20 in Room 209
Wednesday, May 29(B)
Vocal Pop Concert 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 30(A)
ITL Meeting – 7:30 a.m.
Friday, May 31(B)
Eagle Breakfast provided by Fine Arts, Physical Education & Special Education
9th Grade Meeting – Students will be called to the auditorium at 1:00
Coming Up:
June 3 – Faculty Meeting
June 5 – CHS Retirement Reception – Media Center 2:45
June 6 – 8th Grade Visitation
June 6 – Year End Celebration – Jilly’s Restaurant 2:45- 6:00
June 11 - 7:25- 9:05 Period 1 Exam
June 12 – Exams Periods 2 and 3
PTSA Luncheon at 12:00
June 13 – Exams – Periods 5 & 6
End of year staff luncheon at 11:45 provided by SGA
June 14 – Exams Periods 4A & 4B
GRADES POSTED BY 2:30 P.M.
Happy Birthday to Michele VanGieson and Dan Desmond on May 28th and David Debaney on May 31st.
THE GRAPEVINE
HSA Testing-
Thank you to Pam West, Lisa Robinson, Joelle Miller, Flo Airey, Denise Riley, and a host of staff and faculty who helped administer the High School Assessments this week. Carrying out such a daunting task can be both frustrating and rewarding, but the collaborative spirit of our staff and faculty made it happen. Thanks again!
Good News!
Congratulations to Michelle Bagley on the birth of her new grandchild. Little Nora was born on 5/16 at 2:00 pm.
National Science Olympiad Results-
Congratulations to Jason Piluk and the Centennial High School Science Olympiad Team for representing Maryland in the National Science Olympiad. Of 60 high schools, nationally, Centennial placed 19th in only their second appearance at such an event. The team competed in the areas of thermodynamics, technical problem solving, anatomy & physiology, water quality, MagLev vehicle, green generation, and chemistry lab, to name a few. We are exceedingly proud of the team’s accomplishments.
Championship Week
Congratulations to Linda Norris and the Girls Track & Field Team and the 8 members who qualified for States at Morgan State University this weekend. Good luck to everyone! Go Eagles!
Congratulations to Noel Pauller and the Boys Track & Field Team and the 11 members who qualified for States at Morgan State University. Good luck to all our track & field athletes.
Congratulations to Erin Fisher and members of the Centennial High School Tennis Team. Megan Mishra and Simone Jensen are the 2013 Girls Doubles Regional Champs. Congrats also to Chase Weinberg and Kevin Hsieh for placing 2nd in the regional tennis tournament in boys doubles. All four players will represent CHS in the State Tennis Tournament today.
“Eagle Day” Fun!
Our first Eagle Day activity went well, thanks to the multiple supports from the CHS faculty and staff (You!). Also, thank you to Michelle Van Gieson, David Matchim and the SGA and it’s membership for facilitating the Pep Rally.
Go Grads!
Thank you to Jen McKechnie, Jae He Hebler, Ellen Mauser, Chris Sanders, and Todd Kriner, Ann Drnec, Cathy Aballo, and Amy Francis for organizing and monitoring our seniors from planning stages through the commencement ceremony today. All the prior planning and coordination made a difference in the smooth running of the event. Great job, everyone!
Congratulations to Mitchell Warren for his wonderful, inspiring speech to the class of 2013.
THE MASTER TEACHER- Six Ways To Prevent Summer Learning Loss
Questions to ponder
· How can teachers prevent significant learning loss with students during
the summer months?
· What have you, as a teacher, done to address this problem with your students?
· What suggestions do you have for parents for the summer?
Quote of the Week
“ Each of us has two creative purposes to fulfill in our lives. One purpose is beyond the heavens and is eternal. The other purpose is under the heavens and has a specific time to be fulfilled.”
- Mitchell H. Warren
Centennial H.S.
Have a great Memorial Day!
Remember Our Veterans!
Monday, May 20(B)
Algebra HSA’s AM
Government HSA’s PM
Senior Exam – Period 4B
Department Meetings
Tuesday, May 21(A)
English HSA’s all day
8:15-9:45 Graduation Rehearsal
Seniors Exams in period 5 and 6
Senior Obligations Due to Front Office
Instrumental Pops Concert - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22(B)
Biology HSA’s all day
Senior Breakfast – 8:30 a.m.
Graduation Rehearsal – 10:00-11:30 a.m.
All Senior grades to be posted by 2:30
Senior Awards Assembly – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23(A))
Government HSA’s all day
Farewell Assembly – 8:15-10:15 a.m.
Senior Picnic at Centennial Park – Pavilion H - 11:00- 3:00 p.m.
Friday, May 24(B)
Graduation – 8:00 a.m.
School opens 10:30 a.m. for students
Activity Day
10:30 – 10:40 – Period 1 – Attendance and pass out Eagle Day passes
10:45-11:40 – Activity 1
11:30 – 1:30 – Staff Luncheon – Faculty Lounge - Industrial Deli
11:40-11:55 – Snack for students in cafeteria
12:00-12:55 – Activity 2
1:05- 2:10 – Rising of the classes celebration (Pep Rally) Stadium
Coming Up:
May 25 – Memorial Day – Schools and Office closed
May 28 – HSA’s Make-ups
May 28 – SIT Meeting
May 29 – Vocal Pop Concert- 7:00 p.m.
May 30 – ITL Meeting
May 31 – Eagle Breakfast provided by Fine Arts, Physical Education & Special Education
May 31 – 9th Grade Meeting – Period 6
June 3 – Faculty Meeting
June 5 – CHS Retirement Reception – Media Center 2:45
June 6 – 8th Grade Visitation
June 6 – Year End Celebration – Jilly’s Restaurant 2:45- 6:00
Happy Birthday to Angela Lee on May 20th, Shanna Grimes on May 21st and Denise Riley on May 24th.
THE GRAPEVINE
Eleven high school students were named winners in this year's Howard County Poetry and Literature Society All County Writing Competition. Congratulations to Mag Polek and the English Department for contributing to the success of Sarika Reddy, Melanie Zheng, Brianna Richardson, and Elizabeth George.
Congratulations to Erin Fisher and the tennis team’s placement of 2nd at the Howard County Tournament. Congratulations to the 1st place girls doubles team, Simone Jensen and Meghana Mishra and 1st place boys doubles team, Chase Weinberg and Kevin Hsieh.
Sad News
Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with Jan Scribner and her family due to recent the passing of her mother. There will be a viewing today May 17 at Gasch’s Funeral Home P.A. from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral and Wake tomorrow-
HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC CHURCH
4902 Berwyn Road
College Park, Maryland 20740
Rapid Recovery
Our SRO, Mark Perry recently underwent minor surgery. The procedure went well and Mark is recovering nicely. If you wish to send cards and letters, please use the following information:
948 Litchfield Circle
Westminster, Md. 21158
Faculty Reminders:
Please assist us in maintaining order through the remaining school days. You can help by being consistent in enforcement of school policies such as cell phones and other electronics, student drinks (clear water in clear, plastic containers), and dress code violations (report to an administrator). Also, please avoid relocating your classes to other parts of the building without notifying an administrator. Lastly, teach your curriculum only!
THE MASTER TEACHER: You Can Help The Victims of Cyberbullying
Thoughts & Questions to ponder-
· How has cyberbullying affected students in your classroom?
· What have you done to help them?
· Is there more that can be done? What?
Quote of The Week
"The finest gift we can give our children is our heartfelt belief that they can succeed" -Lawrence W. Lezotte
Monday, May 13(A)
Eagle Pride Day - Wear Red
Teachers can start posting Senior 4th quarter grades and exams
AP Testing
Committee Meetings
Tuesday, May 14(B)
AP Testing
Periods 3 & 4A Senior Exams
4.0 Celebration during Period 5
SIT Meeting
Senior Showcase – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15(A)
AP Testing
Periods 1 & 2 Senior Exams
Eagles Soar Peer Tutoring Program 2:15 – Room 907
Thursday, May 16(B)
AP Testing
ITL Meeting – 7:30 Student Services
Class Night – Ten Oaks Ballroom 7:00 -10:00
Friday, May 17(A)
Professional Development – Schools closed for students
AP Testing
Coming Up:
May 20 – Algebra HSA
May 20 – Department Meeting
May 20 – Periods 4B Senior Exam
May 21 – English HSA
May 21 – Graduation Practice 8:15-9:45
May 21 – Periods 5 & 6 Senior Exam
May 22 – All Senior grades to be posted by 2:30
May 22 – English HSA
May 22 – Senior Breakfast – 8:30
May 22 – Graduation Practice – 10:00 – 11:30
May 22 – Senior Awards – 7:00 p.m.
May 23 – Biology HSA
May 23 – Farewell Assembly – 8:15-10:15
May 23 – Senior Picnic 11:00- 3:00 Pavilion H Centennial Park
May 24 – Graduation 8:00 a.m. School opens for students 10:30
May 25 – Memorial Day – Schools and Office closed
Happy Birthday to Amy Francis on May 17.
THE GRAPEVINE
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
The week of May 6-10 was used to celebrate our teachers and recognize the substantial contributions made by them to our students and to society, as a whole.
You are appreciated all year, not just this week!
SPECIAL LUNCHEON
Thank you to Robin Fleegal and the Culinary students for preparing the scrumptious luncheon for us on Friday, to culminate Teacher Appreciation Week. It was a great way to end an eventful week.
Thank you to Soyoun Choi and the enthusiastic parents who provided the wonderful International luncheon for staff on Thursday. All enjoyed the sumptuous variety of foods from around the world.
OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY-
Congratulations AND thank you to Jim Hill, teacher of World Religions, on leading a field trip to The University of Maryland to hear the Dalai Lama speak. Our students were very fortunate to have received this “once in a lifetime” opportunity to hear from one of the world’s most influential people. This was an excellent example of learning outside the classroom.
Thank you to Michelle Pappadia for sharing her interest and expertise with practical uses for the iPad in the classroom. She has creatively used the iPad with colleagues for IEP development, record-keeping, etc. These techniques and applications have effectively streamlined otherwise tedious processes.
GRADING REMINDER
Teachers will be able to post Senior grades starting Monday, May13. All grades must be posted no later than 2:30 p.m. on 5/22.
Remember t
· Update post columns
· Post grades for 4Q
· Re-post after entering exam grades if you are entering them at a different time. Assistants must have both 4Q and exam grades entered.
EAGLE PRIDE DAY- Monday, May 13
WEAR YOUR RED ON MONDAY TO SHOW YOUR “EAGLE PRIDE.”
Quote of the Week
The dream begins, most of the time, with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you on to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called truth.
- Dan Rather\
Happy Mothers’ Day
Administrative Bulletin
Week of May 6, 2013
Monday, May 6(A)
Teacher Appreciation Week
Food & Nutrition Appreciation Week
AP Testing
Faculty Meeting
Celebration of Excellence 7-8:00 Cafeteria
Tuesday, May 7(B)
All grades posted by the end of the day
AP Testing
Alpha Achievers Induction Ceremony – 7:0 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8(A)
Health Services Day
AP Testing
Ninth Grade Team Meeting – Room 912 - 2:15
Eagles Soar Peer Tutoring Program 2:15 – Room 907
Thursday, May 9(B)
AP Testing
Interim reports issued – Period 3
International Luncheon in the Faculty Lounge during all lunch shifts
Student of the Month – Period 5 Media Center
Friday, May 10(A)
AP Testing
Lunch provided by CHS Culinary Classes – Lunch will be served in Room 603 during lunchshifts
Coming Up:
May 13- Committee Meetings
May 13-17 AP Testing
May 14 –Periods 3 & 4A Senior Exams
May 14 – 4.0 Celebration – Period 5
May 15 – Periods 1 and 2 Senior Exams
May 16 – ITL Meeting 7:30 a.m.
May 16 – Class Night – Ten Oaks Ballroom 7:00-10:00
May 17 – Professional Development – Schools closed for students
Happy Birthday to Linda Thompson on May 8th and Corey O’Brien on May 11th.
THE GRAPEVINE
Congratulations to Yuanjun Liu and the following students for their achievement at the 29th Chemathon competition at The University of Maryland-College Park:
1st Place in “Chemistry Sign” event
1st Place in “Weighing by Redox” event
2nd Place in “Chemistry Crystal” event
2nd Place in overall competition among 24 high schools from Maryland, Virginia, D.C. and Pennsylvania
Angela Chan
Victor Chang
Gabriel Koo
Morris Mou
Mina Sun
Johanna Ye
Amy Zhang
Congratulations to Dan Desmond on receiving the Maryland Foreign Language Association Celeste Carr Study Abroad Scholarship. Dan will be studying in Germany this summer. We wish him all the best!
Congratulations to our “It’s Academic” Team who placed 2nd nationally in the recent national competition in D.C. We are extremely proud of our young scholars!
Congratulations to the following Centennial High School art students who have works on display as part of U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings’ Congressional Art Competition at the Walters Art Museum: Laura Brezinski, Ginny Kim, Morris Mou, Becky Rout, and Erin Yamaguchi. Morris Mou’s “Self Portrait in Blue” painting won the Baltimore Museum of Art Curators Award. Ginny Kim’s image “The Greatest City in America” won first place for Congressman Cummings district. She will go to Washington in June to attend an awards ceremony for works by students representing each congressional district. Her photograph will be on display in the U.S. Capitol for an entire year.
REMINDER-
Faculty meeting Monday will meet in the cafeteria at 2:15 p.m.
This is a friendly reminder, if you plan to take off half or whole day on May 24th, you need to enter your absence in SmartFind now!
Don’t forget to sign up on the easel behind Denise Farrell’s desk regarding activities for May 24th, Eagle Day.
Quote of the Week
Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old and you may become a
teacher of others.
- Confucius
Monday, April 29(B)
Department Meetings
Tuesday, April 30(A)
Wednesday, May 1(B)
Ninth Grade Team Meeting – Room 912 - 2:15
Eagles Soar Peer Tutoring Program 2:15 – Room 907
Academic Support & Individual Study – World Languages
Thursday, May 2(A)
Teachers may begin posting grades
Spring Dance Concert 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 3 (B))
Spring Dance Concert 7:00 p.m.
Coming Up:
May 6 – Faculty Meeting
May 6 – Celebration of Excellence – 7-8:00 p.m. Cafeteria
May 6 – May 10 – Teacher Appreciation
May 6 – 17 – AP Testing
May 6 – Food and Nutrition Appreciation Week
May 7 - All grades posted by close of day
May 8 – Health Services Day
May 9 – Interim reports issued
May 13 – Committee Meetings
THE GRAPEVINE
BREAKFAST!
Thanks to the combined departments of Math, World Language, and ESOL, the staff was treated to a wonderful breakfast today. It is always a great way to begin the day with good food and fellowship. On behalf of the CHS staff, thank you for everything!
The Senior Prom for the class of 2013 is now in Centennial history. By all accounts, the event was a successful endeavor. The students looked and behaved appropriately and there were smiles everywhere. Much of the success of the Prom was due to the work of Katie Grimm and the many staff volunteers who gave their time on Saturday. We thank them and we are very appreciative of their efforts and support. Also, we thank Mike Guzzotti and Mark Perry for their aid in security.
Congratulations to Al Corvah, the newly elected Student Member of the Board of Education for 2013-2014.
Congratulations to Kristin Taylor and the members of the Centennial Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). The team competed at the Maryland FBLA Leadership Conference last week. The following students qualified to compete at the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California in June:
Ashi Agrawal, Andrew Cho, Michael Du, Nicholas Benevides, Troy Cary, Pranav Ganapathy, and Sam Reichenthal. Good luck to all!
Congratulations to Rus VanWestervelt and the staff of Centennial’s newspaper, The Wingspan, on being recognized first place, nationally by The American Scholastic Press Association. This is quite an accomplishment for our student writers, news team, etc.
Congratulations to Centennial Women's Choir member Montria Walker on her 1st place, gold medal win at the Howard County NAACP's Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics. Her win in Contemporary Music moves her forward to the Nationals event in July.
LAST DAY!
The last day for students is June 14, 2013. The last three days of school, June 12, 13, and 14- all schools will close 3 hours early for students. The last day for seniors will be May 23, 2013.
THE MASTER TEACHER- Guidelines To Keep Tension From Destroying Morale
· What most likely causes your tension?
· What remedies do you normally use to deal with your tensions?
· How does this apply to your students? Colleagues?
· In your content area, what lessons do you feel will most likely cause tension and lower student morale?
· How effective is humor in dealing with tension in the classroom?
Quote of the Week
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
- John Dewey
Administrative Bulletin
Week of April 22, 2013
Monday, April 22 (B)
Committee Meetings
Junior Ring Sales 4:00-6:00
Spring Music Department Concerts 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23 (A)
Student Member of the Board Election – Period 3 during Announcements
SIT Meeting
Junior Ring Sales 4:00-6:00
Spring Music Department Concerts 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24 (B)
Junior Ring Sales during lunch shifts
Student Art Troupe of Renmin University of China Orchestra – Period 6
Ninth Grade Meeting – 2:15 – Room 912
Eagles Soar Peer Tutoring Program 2:15 – Room 907
International Night sponsored by NHS – 7:00 p.m. Auditorium
Girls Lacrosse Lasagna Spirit Night - $7 tickets 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 25
Professional Development Day – Schools closed
One Act Plays – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26(A)
Eagle Café Breakfast provided by World Language, ESOL and Math
Coming Up:
April 29 – Department Meetings
May 2 – Teaches may begin posting grades
May 2 & 3 Spring Dance Concert 7:00 p.m.
May 6 – Faculty Meeting
May 6 – Celebration of Excellence – 7-8:00 p.m. Cafeteria
May 6 – May 10 – Teacher Appreciation
May 6 – 17 – AP Testing
May 6 – Food and Nutrition Appreciation Week
May 7 - All grades posted by close of day
May 8 – Health Services Day
Happy Birthday to Sue Dodd on April 22, Chad Hollwedel on April 25th and Robert Astri on April 26th.
THE GRAPEVINE
Centennial High School was recently placed on the Washington Post’s National America’s Most Challenging Schools List! This high recognition is for the performance of our students on advanced placement tests and graduation rates. A full list and further information can be found at www.washingtonpost.com/highschoolchallenge. You rock, Centennial!!
Bravo! The Centennial Music Department visited Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to perform. We congratulate Allen Leung, Jessica Cummings, David Matchim, and all musicians for the following awards:
Jazz Band- Gold, 1st Place
Symphonic Band- Gold, 1st Place
Wind Ensemble- Gold
String Orchestra- Gold and 2nd Place
Combined Choir- Gold and 1st Place
*Adjudicator Award for groups receiving scores higher than 95-
Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band
String Orchestra
Outstanding Band Group: Jazz Band
Sweepstakes for Instrumental Program Award (given to the school with the highest avg. score of 3 instrumental groups performing)
Sweepstakes for total program award
Dancing With the Staff
This year’s event was the biggest ever, thanks to Becky Clark and all of her hard work with the G/T Dance students. A great time was had by our students and the following list of stalwart staff members who danced their hearts out on Tuesday evening: Erin Fisher, Lori Griffiths, Yuanjun Liu, Joelle Miller, Kevin Dorsey, Kristin Shipp, Tres Wright, Lisa Robinson, Shalonda Holt, Jim Zehe, Mag Polek, Kevin McCoy, Robin Fleegal, Allen Anderson, Jeremy Whitaker, Jade Jordan, Katie Grimm, and Stephen Doff. Thank you to all participants! This is what we value at CHS!
Congratulations to Michelle Bagley on her nomination for G/T Educator of the Year! This is a well-deserved honor and recognition for Michelle. Another Superstar in our midst!
Kudos to Ann Mulhollen, Robin Fleegal and helpers for arranging a free dinner and bus service to prom for twenty of our special needs students. The dinner is being provided by CHS Culinary Arts Class.
THE MASTER TEACHER- What You Need To Know To Assess Creativity in The Classroom
· How does creativity look in your classroom?
· Can we increase creativity in our classrooms without measuring it?
· What problems can arise with assessing creativity?
· How can you nurture more creativity within your content area?
ATTENTION! Procedure Change!
Students in Howard County Public Schools are prohibited from wearing clothing, which is disruptive to the educational process or is deemed unsafe.
Procedures:
Staff member (s) will ask the student to remove/change the attire and notify the front office of the student’s name. If the student fails to comply, the parent/guardian will be notified and appropriate action taken. Teachers will notify the front office so Administration can keep track of students who are inappropriately dressed.
Prom Weekend!
Thank you, in advance, to all faculty and staff volunteers who will give their time and effort to make the Senior/Junior Prom a memorable event. Our students are indeed very lucky to have such a committed and caring group of people to work with.
Quote of the Week
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”
- Kofi Annan
Monday, April 15(A)
PJ Day
Report Cards Issued during Period 3
Faculty Meeting – Media Center
Tuesday, April 16(B)
Neon Day
Prom Promise Assembly – 1:20 – 2:10 All Juniors and Seniors
(Will be called to the Auditorium)
10th Grade Class Assembly – 1:20 students will meet in the Cafeteria for Ring/Class
information (Will be called to cafeteria during period 6 and will return)
Dancing with the Staff – 7:00 p.m. Tickets on sale at the door for $5.00
Wednesday, April 17(A)
Favorite Sports Team Day
Ninth Grade Team Meeting – Room 912 - 2:15
Eagles Soar Peer Tutoring Program 2:15 – Room 907
Academic Support & Individual Study – World Languages
Awkward Improv Show – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 18(B)
Movie Character Day (no masks, no paints)
ITL Meeting 7:30 a.m.
Student of the Month – Period 5 Media Center
Friday, April 19(A)
Wear Your Red – Show Eagle Pride
National Day of Silence
Period 1 – 7:25-8:00
Period 2 – 8:10-8:45
Period 3 – 8:50-9:30
Period 5 – 9:35-10:10 (ARL and Release Time students should report to the cafeteria)
Period 4 – 10:15-12:15
A Lunch: 10:15-10:45
B Lunch: 10:45-11:15
C Lunch: 11:15-11:45
D Lunch: 11:45-12:15
Period 6 – 12:20-1:00
Pep Rally: 1:05-2:05
Coming Up:
April 20 - Prom – Martins West 8:00-12:00
April 20 – After Prom Party sponsored by PTSA – Midnight – 5:00 a.m.
April 22 – Committee Meetings
April 22 & 23 – Junior Ring Sales 4:00-6:00
April 22 & 23 – Spring Music Department Concerts 7:00 p.m.
April 23 – Student Member of the Board Election – Period 3 during announcements
April 23 – SIT Meeting
April 24 – Junior Ring Sales during lunch shifts
April 24 – Students Art Troupe of Renmin University of China Orchestra – Period 6
April 24 – International Night sponsored NHS – 7:00 p.m. Auditorium
April 24 – Girls Lacrosse Lasagna Spirit Night - $7 tickets 5-8:00 p.m.
April 25 – Professional Development Day
April 25 – One Act Plays – 7:00 p.m.
April 26 – Eagle Café Breakfast provided by World Language, ESOL & Math
Happy Birthday to Tempe Beall on April 16th, Rebecca Clark April 17th, Lilly Liao on April 18th, Holly Pasciullo on April 19th.
THE GRAPEVINE
Project Power- Job Well Done!
Thank you to Joelle Miller, Ellen Mauser, Steve Doff, Michelle Bagley, Linda Norris, Kathryn Carlsen and members of the Student School Improvement Team (S.I.T.) for all the time and hard work given to planning and preparation of Tuesday’s assembly.
Thank you to all teachers for your support in making this event a reality for our students, particularly all period 3 teachers who worked with students on follow-up activities.
Many thanks go to Flo Airey, Denise Farrell, Denise Riley, and Kelly Vickers for behind-the-scenes managing of bell schedules, class coverage, and a variety of other tasks outside of their own responsibilities during the assembly.
Congratulations to Michelle Bagley on her nomination for G/T Educator Recognition Award. Michelle was one of 49 educators recognized this year.
Welcome Back!
It’s Academic playoff will air this Saturday, April 13 at 10:00 on WJZ. Our sponsor Giant Food will be featuring “Centennial High School Hoagies” at the Giant Food store at Dorsey Search.
Faculty Reminder-
The April faculty meeting will take place in the media center on Monday, April 15 at 2:20 p.m. Please be prompt as we have much to cover.
Graduation, 2013
Merriweather Post Pavillion reserves the right to schedule concerts until April 15. This is because they can present a concert with just six weeks of lead time. Usually, graduation dates are given much sooner. This is obviously not the case this year. Therefore, we hope to receive a date on Monday.
It’s Spring Again!
With the advent of the spring season and a change in the weather, many students are testing the boundaries of school rules. Please assist us in reminding your students about their responsibilities to adhere to all regulations like:
Student Dress Code
Students must drink only water from clear containers.
We need your help to make this the smoothest spring ever!
The Master Teacher- You Really Can And Must Make Learning Fun
Questions to Ponder;
· Does “fun” have a place in a learning-centered classroom? Should it?
· Are there strategies you can use in your classroom that will make your content more enjoyable for teaching and learning?
· What are some limitations of using “fun” in the classroom?
Quote of the Week
Students will remember how we treated them long after
they forget what we taught them.
Author Unknown
Monday, April 8 (B)
Tuesday, April 9 (A)
All grades posted by the close of the day
Wednesday, April 10 (B)
Project Power Assembly during Period 2
Period 1 – 7:25-755
Period 2 – 8:00-10:10
Assembly I – 8:05-9:05
Assembly II – 9:10-10:10
Period 3 – 10:15 – 10:45
Period 4 – 10:45 – 12:51
A – 10:45 – 11:15
B – 11:17 – 11:47
C – 11:49 – 12:19
D – 12:21 – 12:51
Period 4 – 12:56 – 1:30
Period 6 – 1:35 – 2:10
Eagles Soar Peer Tutoring Program 2:15 – Room 907
Academic Support & Individual Study Program – World Languages
Thursday, April 11(A)
Friday, April 12(B)
Coming Up:
April 15 – Report cards issued
April 15 – Faculty Meeting
April 16 – Prom Assembly
April 18 – ITL Meeting
April 19 – Day of Silence
April 20 – Prom – Martins West 8- 12:00 p.m.
April 20 – After Prom Party - Lifetime Fitness - Midnight – 5:00 a.m.
Happy Birthday to Robin Fleegal on April 10th and Stacy Cashmark on April 11th
Monday, March 25(B)
Tuesday, March 26(A)
Wednesday, March 27(B)
Teacher may begin posting grades
Tablet and iPad sharing – Media Center 2:20 p.m.
Eagles Soar Peer Tutoring Program 2:15 – Room 907
Thursday, March 28(A)
Eagles Café Breakfast – Student Services
Senior Take Over Day
End of Marking Period – Schools close 3 hours early
Friday, March 29 (B)
Good Friday – Schools and offices closed
Coming Up:
April 1 – Easter Monday – Schools and offices closed
April 2 – 5 – School closed for Spring Break
April 9 – All grades posted by the close of the day
April 10 – Project Power Assembly
April 15 – Report cards issued
April 15 – Faculty Meeting
April 16 – Prom Assembly
April 18 – ITL Meeting
April 19 – Day of Silence
Happy Birthday to Jade Jordan on April 7th, Ann Mulhollen on April 8th, Robin Fleegal on April 10th and Stacy Cashmark on April 11th.
THE GRAPEVINE
ATTENTION! All iPad and Tablet users!
Staff who have school issued iPads need to attend and will be sharing applications and instructional uses with all staff. All staff members are invited to attend. We will meet on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 2:20 p.m. in the media center. Bring your iPad or tablet to the meeting.
Thank you to Tempe Beale and Kristen Taylor for their help in developing the follow-up activities for the faculty to use with students after the April 10 assembly.
Congratulations to David Matchim and his bands on their superior ratings of “1” for their performances during the Howard County Adjudication this week. We also congratulate Allen Leung and his strings orchestra for their outstanding performances at HCPSS Adjudication. They rivaled the band and chorus by achieving a top score of “1” for their performances. Bravo to all!
“OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD!”
Congratulations to Kathryn Carlsen and the cast and crew of the spring performance of The Wizard of Oz. The production is wonderful and it features great individual performances, music and sets. This is a must-see show! Catch the next performances tonight at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 2pm and 7pm and Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are on sale during lunch shifts for $10 and $12 at the door.
National Board Certification
The deadline to apply for National Board Certification scholarships is March 28, 2013. Interested teachers can find information and forms at the following site:
http://intranet.hcpss.org/Professional_Development/NBC_New
There is one last information session tomorrow, March 14, about the process: 4:30 to 6:00 in conference room ML-2 at central office. Please RSVP to beth_richards@hcpss.org if you plan to attend.
THE MASTER TEACHER- You Must Measure What Matters
Questions to Ponder:
· What steps can you take in your classroom to improve the balance between content and skills?
· What role do appropriate measurement tools play in your classroom?
· What are some results of measuring the wrong things through your assessments?
QUOTE OF THE WEEK-
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is premise of progress, in every society, in every family.”
- Kofi Anna
Monday, March 18(A)
Department Meetings
Junior Interviews – Media Center
Tuesday, March 19(B)
Junior Interviews – Media Center
Wednesday, March 20(A)
Eagles Soar Peer Tutoring Program 2:15 – Room 907
Academic Support & Individual Study – Mathematics
Thursday, March 21(B)
ITL Meeting
“The Wizard of Oz” – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 22 (A)
“The Wizard of Oz” – 7:00 p.m.
March 23- 7:00 p.m. “The Wizard of Oz”
March 23 – 2:00 p.m. “The Wizard of Oz”
March 24 – 3:00 p.m. “The Wizard of Oz”
March 27 – Teachers may begin posting grades
March 27 – iPad and Tablet sharing – Media Center 2:20 p.m.
March 28 – Senior Take Over Day
March 28 - Eagle Café – Student Services
March 28 – End of marking period – Schools close 3 hours early
March 29 – April 5 – Spring Break - Schools closed
Happy Birthday to Chris Sanders and Allen Anderson on March 18th, Hui Liang, Stacy Rosuck and Vicki Sattler on March 22nd,
THE GRAPEVINE
Thank you to all period 2 teachers for your patience and support with the Maryland Youth Tobacco and Risk Survey on Wednesday. The data generated from this survey will help the state in many efforts to keep our students safe.
Thank you to Jen McKechnie and the Student Services Team for above and beyond time commitment to our community on Wednesday evening. The team provided valuable information on college admission processes to eager parents.
REMINDER
GOOD NEWS!
Last week The Junior Science and Humanities Symposia Program held at Morgan State University. This program promotes original research and experimentation in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at the high school level and publicly recognizes students for outstanding achievement. Lavanya Garnepudi won 1st place and will be attending the National Competition from May 1-5 in Dayton, Ohio. We are very proud of Lavanya and wish her the best of luck!
Congratulations to Yejin Choi on the outstanding achievement recognition from The Friday Morning Music Club, Ross-Roberts High School Competition for Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion. Yejin received financial awards for outstanding efforts in classical music.
The Howard County Choir Adjudication was held yesterday at Howard HS during which Centennial HS choirs, under the direction of Jessica Cummings, received the superior rating of "1" overall for their performance. Please congratulate her and her choir students on a job well done! Bravo.
SAD NEWS!
Centennial H.S. (2004) alum, Valerie Cappellaere was killed in a Navy jet crash during a training mission in Spokane, Washington. Our deepest sympathies go out to the family.
ATTENTION! All iPad and Tablet users!
You are invited to join your colleagues for a sharing of educational and productivity apps and tips for users. We will meet on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 2:20 p.m. in the media center. Bring your iOS or tablet to the meeting.
THE MASTER TEACHER: Tap The Power: When Students Talk About Their Learning
· Master teachers are aware that lecture does not produce the best student learning.
· Clear connections between writing, listening, thinking, and talking facilitate deeper learning.
Questions to Ponder:
1. How do you integrate the CCSS for speaking and listening into your instruction?
3. Do you do most of the talking or do your students?
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“My favorite teacher makes me feel like I’m her only student.”
- High School Student
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
