The 2024/2025 academic calendar has been updated to show the end of the second marking period as Thursday, January 23, 2025 (located at the bottom of page 2). This correction does not affect students, faculty, or staff and is only being made to correct an error.

Students in ELA 6 are enthusiastically wrapping up the first novel of Module 1 in Wit & Wisdom, Bud, Not Buddy. Throughout this module, students have been captivated by the story of Bud, a resourceful and determined young boy living during the Great Depression. As an orphan, Bud faces numerous challenges on his journey to find his father, guided by clues left behind by his late mother.

Students have explored powerful themes and learned meaningful vocabulary, including terms like undergo, cope, and endure. They’ve eagerly followed Bud’s journey, analyzing how his experiences transform him from a boy searching for answers to someone who discovers a sense of belonging. By the end of the story, Bud connects with his maternal grandfather, a renowned musician, and finds the security he has been longing for since his mother’s passing. The text has sparked excitement and deep engagement, with students immersed in Bud’s world and inspired by his resilience.

On our recent field trip to the National Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia, eighth graders from Klinger Middle School had the chance to dive deeper into what they have learned about the U.S. Constitution. Guided by our chaperones, the students explored the museum through an engaging scavenger hunt, allowing them to actively discover important facts and historical events.

One of the highlights of the trip was the opportunity to interact with full-size bronze statues of the nation's founding fathers. In Signers' Hall, students were even able to sign the Constitution themselves, making them feel part of history. The museum also offered a variety of hands-on experiences, such as taking the presidential oath of office, trying on judges' robes, and analyzing famous Supreme Court cases.

In addition to these interactive exhibits, the students were surprised to learn fun facts, like the existence of a basketball court and bowling lanes in government buildings. A special treat was the chance to converse with historical figures such as Ben Franklin, William Penn, and others, bringing history to life in an unforgettable way.

The trip was both educational and fun, and it has left us all feeling prepared for our upcoming civics exam, with a much stronger understanding of our rights and the U.S. government.

In Ms. Mahaffey’s kindergarten class, students are thriving as they develop their letter-sound knowledge. With a mix of engaging activities and a lively classroom atmosphere, these young learners are mastering foundational skills that will set them up for reading success.

The kindergartners engage in early literacy sing-alongs to isolate beginning sounds and proceed through multiple activities that provide opportunities to practice matching letters (graphemes) to sounds (phonemes) as they learn to read words and vice versa, matching sounds (phonemes) to letters (graphemes) as they learn to spell words.

The students approach each task with enthusiasm and focus. The positive energy in the room proves that Fundations lessons truly bring "fun" to Centennial students. Under Miss Mahaffey’s expert guidance, these kindergarteners are building their skills and confidence one sound at a time, laying the groundwork for a bright literacy future.

On Friday, December 6th, Davis celebrated November Students of the Month who demonstrated the character trait of Gratitude. These students were selected by their teachers for choosing to appreciate the things and people in their lives.

Keep up the great work, Davis students!

Each month, one class from each grade who earns the most points in the cafeteria for displaying expected behaviors - eating neatly, speaking at a calm level, cleaning up their space, and being kind to others - is awarded the Silver Spoon Award and a special treat at lunch. This month's winning classes were - Kindergarten Mrs. Hamlin's class, 1st Grade Mrs. Higgins' class, 2nd grade Mr. Varlaro's class, 3rd grade Mrs. Altieri's class, 4th grade Mrs. Ott's class, and 5th grade Ms. McCloud's room.

Keep up the great work Davis students!

A classroom at Klinger celebrated Thanksgiving by putting on a Friendsgiving. Students prepped, cooked, and enjoyed traditional Thanksgiving food and desserts. Students cut and mashed potatoes, cooked up some rolls, fluffed the stuffing, and even roasted a turkey. Students got to enjoy pumpkin pie, cookies, cake, and fun Thanksgiving-themed treats. Students all sat together to enjoy a meal as a class family. All the students enjoyed laughing, smiling, and sharing what they were thankful for. This Friendsgiving was a great way for the students to start the season of giving and love.

It’s time to chill for a good cause! Help us with a fundraiser that is near to our hearts. Unified Sports offer programs for everyone to join! All proceeds go directly to our programs at William Tennent; bocce and track and field. The Polar Bear Plunge for this year will be at Citizens Bank Park on January 31, 2025. Unified Sports pairs students with developmental disabilities with students to work together to achieve success on the field and in the community.

Join us and donate today!

The Davis Elementary Winter Concert was a resounding success, with the Davis 5th-grade band, orchestra, and chorus wowing family, friends, and Davis staff with an amazing performance. Thank you to Mrs. Divine-McCaffrey and Mrs. Duchene for their hard work and dedication teaching and coaching the musical skills of our students is commendable and truly shapes their musical futures in Centennial.

Log College hosted its annual winter concert on Monday night. The music program has grown over the past few years, leading to the need for two separate shows to accommodate all the talented performers. Students showcased their hard work and dedication through a variety of impressive musical pieces. Congratulations to all the students and staff for delivering such a memorable performance!

Wit & Wisdom is designed to challenge students positively and productively, to build their knowledge of the world around them, and to hone the skills they need to be strong readers, critical thinkers, skilled writers, and excellent communicators. Through the study of fiction and nonfiction texts, famous works of art, videos, photographs, and more, students engage deeply with rich, meaningful content.

To support your student’s Reading English Language Arts learning, the Office of Teaching & Learning would like to provide Family Tip Sheets that correspond with each grade, Kindergarten through 5th. These can be accessed through the links below and will give you an overview of what your student is studying as well as offer suggestions for how to enrich these studies outside of the classroom.

Kindergarten

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Grade 1

Modules 1, 2, 4 only

Grade 2

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Grade 3

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Grade 4

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Grade 5

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Additional Wit & Wisdom resources can be accessed through the CSD Elementary Curriculum web page under the Reading English Language Arts Resources tab at the bottom of the page. The Wit & Wisdom | Curriculum Overview for Families link provides access to a Parent and Family Portal. Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.

Looking for more information and a free copy of A Parent’s Guide to Phonics: Understanding How to Help Your Child with Reading and Spelling?

Centennial School District is proud to offer:

• follow-up videos on the CSD YouTube Channel

• a free book for each family (contact your child’s school office)

Thank you to the CSD Elementary Reading team members who created these videos: Kim Flounders, Miriam Infanti, Dawn Kremer, Lisa Laatsch, Erin Landy, Danyel Masey, Jennifer McArdle, Rose Miele, Kelley O’Leary, and Susan Stackhouse.

We are excited to announce a new way for families to receive important updates and school communications! Download the free ReachWell app today then tap the plus button to search for the Centennial School District AND your child's individual school name. We’ll share relevant notifications, upcoming events, updates, due dates, and much more! Download today at http://reachwellapp.com/app!

To see instructions on how to Download the ReachWell App in other languages please use this link to find your language.

ReachWell verification codes are being sent out weekly to those who are not yet verified! Please check your email inbox or SMS text messages for your unique verification code. If you did not receive your code, we encourage you to submit a ticket through IncidentIQ as soon as possible. Our dedicated tech support team is ready to assist and ensure you are properly connected. Please understand that this is a slow rollout, and faculty/staff who choose to incorporate ReachWell will utilize it at their convenience. In order to get access to the new ReachWell App, you need to update a cell phone number in the second space for each guardian in Skyward. For directions, see the Skyward section below.

The Centennial School District uses Raptor Volunteer Management System to provide a more efficient and effective process to verify and track volunteer clearances. Please visit our website (scroll down to see "How Do I Submit My Paperwork?" to learn more about our volunteer guidelines and/or to upload your clearances to Raptor Volunteer Management System.

Student Registration

Employment at CSD

District eFolder (Community Flyers)
Student and Staff Wellness
Free & Reduced Lunch Information
Lunch Menus
2024-2025 Bus Schedules

December

December 20: Early Dismissal Grs. K-12

December 23-31: All Schools & Offices Closed (Winter Recess)

January

January 1: All Schools & Offices Closed (Winter Recess)

January 20: All Schools & Offices Closed (MLK, Jr. Day)

January 24: Secondary Schools Closed; Grs. 6-12 Inservice - Grs. K-5 Full Day of School

(Back row from left to right): Mr. Flemming Godiksen (Vice President), Mr. Mark Gindhart (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Kathleen Maguire, Mr. Michael Hartline (Front row from left to right): Mrs. Jane Schrader Lynch; Mrs. Patti Crossan; Dr. Dana T. Bedden (Superintendent), Mr. Tony Sadowski, Mrs. Mary Alice Brancato (President), Mr. Charles H. Martin not pictured.

Spread the word that Centennial School District is hiring!

Check out our employment webpage for a complete list of vacancies. https://www.centennialsd.org/employment

If you know anyone who might be interested in these positions, please have them apply. We offer competitive rates, excellent perks, and benefits, including a pension. For questions, please call 215-441-6000, Ext. 11034.

Dear Friends of Centennial Education Foundation,

Take a Bite out of Hunger!
Help CEF support the community of Centennial School District by raising funds for food.

Each day, there are families in our district that face the challenge of putting food on the table. Some may only eat one meal a day. According to the USDA, the average cost today of a home-cooked spaghetti dinner for a family of four is between $16-$20.

Admirably, the School District provides a way to help those in need of food through the Farmers Market at Klinger and the Food Pantry at McDonald, but they can't do it without YOUR help! The response from our supporters has been overwhelmingly heartfelt, and this Giving Tuesday we want to continue with the goal of helping to feed those that need it.

Because the need for food still exists, we are hopeful that, with your help, we can stock the shelves for the winter months. Please donate today. 100% of all funds raised will go to the Farmer's Market and Food Pantry.

Help us reach our goal of $3,000 to support this very important cause.

Donate here: https://centennialef.networkforgood.com/projects/239581-giving-tuesday-you-can-help-beat-hunger-in-our-community

Thank you for your donation!

Hello Centennial Family!

Order our 2025 Pawsome Pets Calendar featuring our Top 12 Winning Pets!

We are so very excited to celebrate and "bark" about their cuteness!

Our Pawsome Pets calendar is the "purrfect" gift for the pet lover on your gift list!

Get your calendar for $15 and support grants and scholarships that benefit the students of Centennial School District!

Order here: https://www.centennialef.org/events/2024/10/30/order-our-2025-pawsome-pets-calendar

A Child's Place 2024-2025 School Year

Each year, more and more people and organizations are turning to our District to help get the message out about various activities, events, fundraisers, etc. The intent of this process is to support student achievement and to provide mutual assistance and benefit through shared information. Our district spends a great deal of time collecting, reviewing, and posting flyers to the District eFolder. The District no longer is posting eFlyers to any social media outlets or the District cable channel. You may refer to Policy 913 for additional information.

Please click on this link to connect with all the community eFlyers of the month

Website: www.centennialsd.org
Location: 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 441-6000
Facebook: facebook.com/centennialsd
Twitter: @Centennial_SD