Centennial Eagles News

Dear Centennial families and guardians,

I want to extend an overwhelming thank you to each and everyone of you that supported students and our Centennial community at the events last week:

• Freddy's Restaurant Night fundraiser evening
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. community event
• Centennial Family/Guardian Engagement Night
• Centennial STARS of Honor Recognized @ the Loveland High School game
• District Chess Tournament

A special Congratulations to Anthony for placing at the District Chess Tournament!

Last Friday we conducted a lockdown and evacuation drill for 4th and 5th grade students. Students and staff did an EXCELLENT job in making safe choices for their safe drill responsibilities. We will continue to have a variety of safety drills this second semester.

Reminders:

Families that ride our Centennial bus, please read.

A gentle reminder that our school will not have general busing provided on these dates (per the Thompson School District Transportation Department): February 27th - March 6th

Guests (parents/guardians) at Centennial:

• When you are drop items off for your child/student, please know that to avoid disruption to the whole school learning environment, the front office will deliver items to students. We will ask you to the leave the items in the vestibule. We do not call students out of the their classrooms during their day. Thank you for understanding!
• When you visit us at Centennial, we kindly ask that if you are waiting to speak to a staff member or picking up a student, that you wait in the front lobby area near the blue chairs and artwork. Inside the front office area where the silver benches are is for students only. The interior front office area can be very busy with supporting individual student, family, and staff needs (front office, health office, counseling office, Dr. Carmen's office). We appreciate your cooperation in advance to help protect the privacy of each student, staff member, and family!

Weekly, Whole School Attendance: Our goal is 95% positive attendance each week. With each week we meet our goal we will add a ball to our whole-school ping pong jar to earn a whole-school celebration!

Last week our positive attendance was 93.03%.

Please help us to meet our 95% goal each week.

Other Events this week: All multi-lingual learners will finish taking the WIDA Access test this week on reading, writing, speaking, and listening. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Kyiana Webb, ELD Teacher.

5th: Destination Imagination

6th: Chess Club (last one) & Lego Robotics Club

• 5:15 pm SAC Meeting-virtual (agenda: mid-year student achievement & growth data, Panorama data -family & student data)
• 6:30 pm PTA Meeting-virtual

7th: Student Council

8th: Drama Club

Kind regards,

Carmen Polka, Ed.D.

Principal

Thank you for taking time to check out our news last week!

Student Council is exited to share that our Centennial School store will be open on Fridays through the rest of the year. Stay tuned from your Student Council representative to share when your grade level shopping day will be.

Student Council is partnering with a High School in Ft. Collins to collect shoes that are closed toed. Please send in your gently used closed toe shoes!

Please check out our school-wide launch from our Student Council. They did a fantastic job!

https://www.wevideo.com/view/3320079127

Get ready for an inspiring and informative event dedicated to celebrating and supporting our students and their families. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or educator, the Gifted Family Forum is the perfect chance to connect with those who understand the unique challenges and joys of raising and educating children.

Save the Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024

Location: Riverview PK-8 School, Barkwood Drive, Johnstown

Get Tickets: www.tsd.org/gifted-family-forum

Event Kick-off: 8:00 AM

This forum promises a morning filled with:

• Insightful discussions

• Engaging workshops

• Valuable resources

• Fully facilitated in Spanish
  
  

At the Gifted Family Forum, learn from experts, exchange experiences, and gain a deeper understanding of how to best support your gifted child's unique needs, whether it's fostering their talents or navigating challenges.

Exciting News!

Enrichment camps are available for kids in grades K-8! These camps offer a unique opportunity for your gifted child to explore and expand their talents. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with other families who share your journey. Save the date and join us at the Gifted Family Forum for a day that promises inspiration and empowerment!

Who Should Attend:

• Parents

• Guardians

• Educators

Please be advised that every week between NOW and the Grand Battle on March 2nd = ALL Battle of the Books Teams are now in competition season. Each grade level has its own designated competition day and weekly location. Please check all previous direct communication from Coach Westerfield to confirm your schedule. No after school practices are held during the competition season... teams will meet weekly during a recess to strategize.

Please see the flier for details.

Are you interested in your child being ready for kindergarten? The Thompson School District's Integrated Early Childhood Program provides quality preschool experiences for three and four year olds at 15 different sites around the Loveland and Berthoud area. If your child will be 3 or 4 years old by October 1, 2024, your child may be eligible to participate in the Thompson School District's Early Childhood Program. We ask all interested families to complete our Preschool Interest Form available on our preschool website. If you have any questions about our program, please call 970-613-5052.

Our Spirit wear is ready and the PTA added a new design this year too! Check it out.

https://www.bonfire.com/store/centennial-elementary-eagles/

Our Centennial Collections Case is a popular way to share the exciting world of collecting with others. Collecting can involve a high degree of categorizing, cataloging, evaluating, analyzing and even hunting. We are respectful, responsible and fairminded with this display - AND I remind all who participate that this is AT YOUR OWN RISK; as bringing in our personal treasures is inherently risky. Be certain to obtain household permission, and select only items that you are willing to subject to this risk. This opportunity is for the entire CES community. Check it out!

This past weeks showcase: stay tuned!

Questions?

See Mrs. Westerfield in Rm A-13 or email mary.westerfield@tsd.org

To SIGN UP:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AEA82EA4FC1-centennial2#/

Please take a moment to read the before and after school procedures so we are all SAFE on campus.

This is LONG but super IMPORTANT to READ!

East Hug & Go:

• Kindergarten (parents may need to exit car to help the child exit the car safely)
• 4th and 5th Grade Students drop off in Hug & Go and walk in front of the building to exterior doors where we have supervision (do not go behind the building near the cottages)
• If you have students in multiple grades, please default and follow the youngest students drop-off area (UPDATE for CLARIFICATION: all 1st-5th students enter through their exterior classroom doors)
• All students exit on the curb
• May go right or left out of the parking lot (going right may be busy with West Hug & Go traffic-heads up)
• If parking, please use the cross walk areas within the East parking lot as we have staff/volunteers designated to help students/families cross safely
• Please adhere to the cones for safe driving areas
• When crossing 37th street we have ONE crosswalk-please use this area (near the West Hug & Go). Staff will redirect families when they are not using this crosswalk as it is in everyone's interest to use the crosswalk.

West Hug & Go:

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade Students drop off in West Hug & Go and go straight to their classroom exterior door
• All students exit on the curb, parents may not exit the vehicle
• May only turn right out of the parking lot
• If parking or walking near the church, please use the Outdoor Classroom/Garden path to get to your classroom door(s)
• Please adhere to the cones for safe driving and walking areas
• When crossing 37th street we have ONE crosswalk-please use this area (near the West Hug & Go). Staff will redirect families when they are not using this crosswalk as it is in everyone's interest to use the crosswalk.

Other traffic notes:

• Parking spaces in the front of the school (even if vacant) are for staff only-this is due to safety issues.
• Students may not be dropped off in the front of the school. ALL students need to be dropped off from a vehicle in the East or West Hug & Go areas.
• U-turns in front of the school-PLEASE do not do this. It is super unsafe for our humans.

East Side Pick-Up:

• Kindergarten parents, please park in the parking lot when picking up your students if you plan to exit your car.
• 4th and 5th Grade families, you can use this side OR the church parking lot to meet your students, whichever works best for your family.
• May go right or left out of the parking lot (going right may be busy with dismissal)
• If parking, please use the cross walk areas within the East parking lot as we have staff/volunteers designated to help students/families cross safely.
• Please adhere to the cones for safe driving areas.
• When crossing 37th street we have ONE crosswalk-please use this area (near the West Hug & Go). Staff will redirect families when they are not using this crosswalk as it is in everyone's interest to use the crosswalk.

West Side Pick-Up:

• This area is NOT available during pick-up. It will be coned off.
• If parking near or at the church, please have your child walk through the Outdoor Classroom/Garden path to get to you.
• Please adhere to the cones for safe driving and walking areas.
• When crossing 37th street we have ONE crosswalk-please use this area (near the West Side of the building). Staff will redirect families when they are not using this crosswalk as it is in everyone's interest to use the crosswalk.

Other traffic notes:

• Parking spaces in the front of the school (even if vacant) are for staff only-this is due to safety issues.
• Students may not be picked up in the front of the school.
• U-turns in front of the school-PLEASE do not do this. It is super unsafe for our humans.

AFTERNOON PICK UP:

● 3:05 pm: Kindergarten pick up is located on the East side of the building where drop off

is located.

● 3:10pm: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students may be picked up at the classroom door on foot, not in a vehicle.

● 3:08 pm: 4th and 5th grade students may be picked up in vehicles in the EAST pick up

area. (They begin walking at 3:07 pm).

Learning highlights and so much more!!!!

Please plan non-illness related student absences in alignment with days we are not in session.

Every Friday is Spirit day...please wear your red, white, or blue OR any of your Centennial shirts!

School Year 2023-2024:

February

1st - 5:00 - 7:00 pm Family Engagement Night & Kick off our 5210+ Challenge!

2nd - 6:30 - 8:30 pm Centennial STARS honored at the Loveland High School Game

3rd - 8:00 - 12:00 pm District Chess Tournament at Lucille Erwin Middle School

6th - 5:15 - 6:00 pm SAC & 6:30 - 7:30pm PTA Meeting (virtual-PTA Officer Nominations)

14th - Valentine's Day Celebrations

19th - No School: President's Day

20th - No School: District Professional Development Day for Staff

23rd - Group Picture Day & Destination Imagination

27th - 4:00 - 8:00 pm Urban Air Night Fundraiser

27th - 6:00 - 7:30 pm District Accountability Meeting at the Thompson School District Administration Building

27th - March 6th: No general busing provided

29th - 5210+ Challenge Ends!

March

6th - 3:30 - 7:30 pm Student Led Conferences

7th - 3:30 - 6:30 pm Student Led Conferences

7th-8th - No School: Student Led Conferences

12th - CES Spring Concert at Thompson Valley High School

13th - 6:30 - 7:30 pm PTA Meeting (virtual)

14th-Drama Club Performance

18th-22nd - No School: Spring Break

28th - 4:00 - 8:00 pm Panda Express Restaurant Night

April

2nd - SAC & PTA Meeting (virtual-Officer Voting)

8th - 25th CMAS Testing Window for 3rd-5th Grade

11th - 4:00 - 8:00 pm Applebee's Restaurant Night

15th - 17th 3:30 - 6:00 pm Spring Book Fair & Art Show AND Open House for Kindergarten/New CES Families

19th - No School

19th - Thompson School District Lego Robotics Competition

23rd - 6:00 - 7:30 pm District Accountability Meeting at the Thompson School District Administration Building

26th - PTA Carnival

26th - 28th PTA Silent Auction

May

1st - SAC (virtual) & PTA Meeting (in-person; Budget Meeting)

10th - No School: Teacher Work Day

15th - Chipotle Restaurant Night

24th - Last Day of School (Half-Day)

*Scroll down for information about fundraisers.

*The dates listed here will continue to be updated as needed.

If your student requires medication at school, please see the attached forms/links for parents/guardians and the provider to fill out and sign. Once the Action Plan or permission for medication form is completed the health office can accept your student's medication.

As a reminder, forms are good for one year. Medication needs to be in original pharmacy labeled packaging and is unexpired. Action plans do not need additional medication forms. If your student needs medication outside of the action plan (i.e. ibuprofen, tylenol, benadryl only, ect.) see TSD permission for medication. Please reach out to the health office with any questions or concerns.

Asthma Action Plan

Asthma and Anaphylaxis Action Plan

Anaphylaxis Action Plan

Seizure Action Plan

TSD Permission for Medication

Please use this website to register for the YMCA: ymcanoco.org. You can also reach out via email to: centennial@ymcanoco.org.

Here is a Social Emotional Learning website for resources for parents. https://sites.google.com/thompsonschools.org/selforelementaryfamilies/home

In keeping our campus safe. Please remember the following:

• All pets, of any kind, are not allowed on school grounds before, during, or after school. We love furry friends, however, to ensure that all students are in a safe environment, please refrain from bringing your family pets to school, especially during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
• Please also remember that all tobacco products including cigarettes and vaping mechanisms are prohibited on school grounds. We appreciate your cooperation.

"Safe2Tell Colorado provides the only anonymous way for students, parents and community members to report unsafe and risky behaviors before they grow out of control." Safe 2 Tell Organization

If your student brings lunch from home and wants a milk, they need to have money in their lunch account or bring $1.00. If you need assistance, please complete the link below. There is not change available in the kitchen this year.

Students are allowed to get seconds at the salad bar only. There are no main or milk seconds available.

Families that qualify may receive discounted or waived fees for programs inside and outside of the school district. Applications are available to all households at school sites and online at www.myschoolapps.com.

Yes!

All families are still asked to fill out an application. Why? The Healthy School Meals for All (HSMA) program is funded in partnership with federal nutrition programs that rely on income information to support meals for all students. Other state and federal grants are awarded based on free and reduced meal eligibility rates.

Additionally, families that qualify may receive discounted or waived fees for programs inside and outside of the school district. Applications are available to all households at school sites and online at www.myschoolapps.com.

Applications need to be completed annually (after mid-July) for the new school year. The information provided on the application is confidential and is not shared without your consent.

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All volunteers in the Thompson School District must be registered before they are authorized to volunteer at the schools.

This is includes, but is not limited to, activities such as:

• Assisting in your child’s classroom

• Chaperoning your child’s field trips

• Volunteering at PTA events

Register by going to: tsd.org/get-involved/volunteer

and click on the “Register” button

Tip: Consider registering your spouse at the same time as yourself!

FYI: If you registered last year, you do NOT need to reregister!

Once you register, the district will provide Centennial your personalized volunteer badge. When you arrive at the school to volunteer just find your badge at the front office desk and log in to the volunteer system. This helps us keep track of all the wonderful volunteer hours provided by our Centennial families!

Volunteering things to remember: (these can be reviewed in full in the Volunteer Handbook found on the Thompson School District website - www.thompsonschools.org ):

• Please wear your name badge so it is visible at all times

• Please remain neutral in your speech and actions with respect to religion and politics

• If you overhear any information about a student or family you may NOT repeat it

• You may not discuss any information that may be considered confidential. For example, while in a volunteer situation you witness an event with a child you know, but that is not your own child. Contacting that students family is a breach of confidentiality. If you suspect a breach in confidentiality of student information it should be reported immediately to the principal.

Emergency Procedures:

In each classroom is a poster of what to do in case of a specific emergency or threat. Please review these and know where to go and who to report to if there is a drill or emergency.

Registration closes for the school year at the end of April.

Welcome to Centennial...we are your CES PTA board.

Kim Siegel - President

Erin Batlle - Vice President

Amy Estergard - Treasurer

Nicole Brinkman - Secretary

Join us this Tuesday at 6:30 pm for our February (virtual) meeting...we welcome ALL!

contact us: info.centennialpta@gmail.com or call (970) 342-9773

Go to this link for all things PTA!

*Join PTA! Memberships are only $7 annually. You can become a member by clicking on this link: https://copta-02645590.memberhub.com/store/items/878986. We sponsor many of the events that help make Centennial such an incredible school for our children. PTA also supports the fundraising efforts throughout the school year that help to provide funding for technology, safety needs, family nights, classroom needs, etc... The PTA organization is a major player in advocating for our students and staff, at the local, state and national levels. Your involvement is the key to helping ensure we have another successful year at Centennial!

*Box Tops is also using a new program this year. Please visit: https://www.boxtops4education.com/ for more information. According to their website: "No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone. Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit your school's Box Tops earnings online."

King Sooper's has developed a new Community Rewards program. This means you will no longer need to purchase or re-fill the gift cards associated with our organization. You will simply register using the information below to link your regular King Sooper's rewards card to Centennial Elementary.

To Use the NEW King Sooper's or City Market Community Rewards Program:
Please visit the appropriate link below..

• For King Sooper's Stores - go to http://www.kingsoopers.com
• For City Market Stores - go to http://www.citymarket.com

Once logged into your King Sooper's or City Market account you can search for Centennial Elementary either by name or PA684 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.

(*Customers must have a registered King Sooper's or City Market rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a King Sooper's or City Market rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any King Sooper's or City Market)

REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your organization until after you have registered your rewards card.
Participants must swipe their registered King Sooper's or City Market rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered King Sooper's or City Market rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.

Thank you!
Centennial PTA

Our Centennial Facebook account is a communication forum of which Centennial staff oversee. The Centennial PTA Facebook page is overseen by the PTA. To search for the PTA facebook page, try these:

"PTA at Centennial Elementary” or search using @CESLovelandPTA.

Vinyard church food hampers (Loveland near HNS) - https://www.lovelandvineyard.org/featured-events/food-pantry/

- Open Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 – 12:00 noon or by special appointment. Recipients are asked to fill out a brief application. In addition to nonperishable foods, we typically have available eggs, produce, bread, frozen meat, diapers and personal hygiene products. *No documentation is required.

Also keep in mind:

Vindeket Foods (Fort Collins) - https://www.vindeketfoods.org/

- A non-profit that rescues food. Works with grocery stores, restaurants and farms to reduce food waste. It is a no-cost food market open to everyone (donations welcome but not required).

https://www.findhelp.org/

If you need financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help, this site can help connect you to support. You can access the site anonymously as well.

I.T.S. has created a new Affordable Internet Access page to share with families and our TSD community.

Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/centennial
Location: 1555 West 37th Street, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: 970-613-5800