Average Daily Attendance Goal is 94%. Attendance is the number one predictor of scholar achievement and social-emotional learning. Every scholar! Everyday! Contact Mr. Brewer at attendance@centennialacademycharter.org to record absences excused and/or unexcused. Also, you may reach out to Mr. Brewer or visit the Attendance Works website for more resources and assistance with your child's attendance.

We’re excited to kick off our annual Fall Palooza from October 28 to November 1! As we focus on boosting attendance, we look forward to seeing every scholar every day. Your participation is crucial in helping us meet and exceed our attendance goals. Each week, the targets get higher, along with the rewards! Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—let’s make memorable weeks together!

• 10/28 Starts Red Ribbon Week and The Scholastic Book Fair Begins
• 10/28 ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELED!
• 10/28 Governing Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. (virtual meeting, see website for details and link)
• 10/29 Pink Out Centennial for Breast Cancer Awareness! Scholars may wear pink and school appropriate jeans (NO RIPS or HOLES)
• 10/30 LEADERSHIP DAY (Formal Dress for all scholars)
• Hero Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. (INVITATION ONLY)
• 10/31 Book Character Day
• We are celebrating Book Character Day on October 31st! All scholars are invited to come dressed as their favorite characters from books.
• 10/31 Fall Festival 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Collecting items through the end of this week.
• We need your help! Candy donations (bring bags of candy to your homeroom teacher, WE ARE A NUT-FREE SCHOOL)
• 11/1 First Friday! Scholars may wear school appropriate jeans and a college shirt.
• 11/5 Centennial Votes! Asynchronous Learning/Professional Learning Day
• Scholars will complete coursework in Google Classroom

We are excited to announce that we will be celebrating Book Character Day on October 31st! All scholars are invited to come dressed as their favorite characters from books. This is a fun and creative way to inspire a love for reading and bring their favorite stories to life. Please note the following important guidelines for costumes:

• Costumes should represent book characters.
• No masks or costumes that cover the face are allowed.
• Costumes should not include anything overly scary or inappropriate.
• We encourage scholars to express their creativity while keeping costumes school-appropriate and respectful to others.

~Principal Hodges & Thorbes

• Women in Tech Symposium - 6th, 7th & 8th grade girls should join us for an exciting hands-on opportunity to explore technology, the world of virtual reality, engineering, programming and more! Register now for this free event: https://www.compudopt.org/WIT. This event will be on a first come first serve basis. See the PDF linked below for details.

Please review the parent letter regarding body safety below.

Click HERE to register and receive more information.

• Thursday, October 10th & 24th at 10:00-11:00 am - Volunteer/Chaperone Training Sign up is required. Register here!
• Fall Festival October 31st from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Candy donations, volunteers, and vehicles for trunk or treat are needed. Sign up below. Scholars can bring bags of candy to their homeroom teacher by October 25th.

This October, we would love to engage our CA families in the celebration of our Principals. We are excited to shine on our dynamic Principals, Ms. Hodges and Mr. Thorbes. Scholars and their families are able to send a card or a token of appreciation to their principal on October 28 & 29.

Fall Book Fair November 4-8, 2024!!

We’re excited to invite you to our Scholastic Book Fair! This event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school library. The Book Fair will be November 4-8, 2024.

Our Scholastic Book Fair offers a cash-free payment option called eWallet. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centennialplaceacademy1. It’s a convenient digital account that your child can use for shopping at our Fair, and lets you set a budget for your scholars. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute, too!

Families are also encouraged to shop online at our school’s Virtual Book Fair https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centennialplaceacademy1 beginning October 24, 2024. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping.

We know you’re as excited as we are to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your scholar there! Contact Ms. Jennifer Burke, Media Specialist, for more information.

This school years marks a decade of existence for our charter. We are so proud of the impact that Centennial Academy has made throughout the years. We would like to include our community in celebrating these ten years.

We also embrace our rich roots as Centennial Place Elementary and welcome all alumni (1996-present) scholars, staff, and community stakeholders to join us in our celebration and the creation of the Centennial Academy Alumni Association.

Check out our Shop CA! We have branded heavy duty clear backpacks going on sale for preorder. Click here to shop.

Please click the buttons below to complete the forms for your scholar(s).

Website: https://www.centennialacademycharter.org/
Location: 531 Luckie St NW Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone: 404.802.8550

Fax: 844.932.2312