We are writing to inform you that the Georgia Milestones Assessment (GMAS) for scholars in grades 3rd and 5th begins next week. This is a very important time for our scholars as they showcase what they’ve learned throughout the year.

📌 Attendance & Timeliness

Please make every effort to ensure that your child arrives on time each day. Testing will begin promptly after breakfast and morning announcements. Scholars must be in their classrooms by 8:15 AM. If your child arrives after that time, they will not be allowed to enter the testing session and will be scheduled for make-up testing at 1:00 PM. Please note that if your scholar is testing in the afternoon, they cannot be pulled for early checkout once testing has started.

Morning testing sessions are scheduled to end around 10:30–11:00 AM. As such, no scholars will be permitted to check out early for dismissal during the testing period. We ask that you please schedule all doctor’s appointments, travel, or other activities for the week after testing concludes. Your support is essential to making sure scholars are focused and present during this critical time.

💙 A Special Note for 3rd Grade Families

This will be the first time your child is participating in GMAS testing. We understand that this may bring feelings of excitement, nervousness, or both. Please remind your scholar that they are ready, they are capable, and they are not alone. We will support them every step of the way.

🧠 Testing Tips for Success

Help your scholar do their best by making sure they:

• Get a good night’s rest before each testing day.
• Eat a healthy breakfast (we also provide breakfast at school!).
• Arrive at school on time and with a positive mindset.
• Bring a book to read after testing (no electronics allowed during testing).
• Understand that all we ask is for them to try their very best!

🗓️ Testing Schedule

Grades 3 & 5

• Monday, 4/28: ELA Section I
• Tuesday, 4/29: ELA Section II
• Wednesday, 4/30: ELA Section III
• Thursday, 5/1: Math Section I
• Friday, 5/2: Math Section II

Grade 4

• Monday, 5/5: ELA Section I & 5th Grade Science Sections I & II
• Tuesday, 5/6: ELA Section II
• Wednesday, 5/7: ELA Section III
• Thursday, 5/8: Math Section I
• Friday, 5/9: Math Section II

Thank you for your continued partnership in preparing our scholars for success. With your support, we’re confident that our Crew will rise to the occasion and do their best!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

In partnership,

Ms. Hodges

Principal

We’re excited to celebrate another amazing school year with our annual Field Day and would love your help to make it a success!

📆Field Day Schedule:

• Thursday, May 15—Grades 6–8 at Bellwood Boys & Girls Club | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Friday, May 16—Grades 1–5 at Bellwood Boys & Girls Club | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Friday, May 16—Kindergarten at Centennial Academy | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

We’re looking for volunteers to assist with set-up, activities during Field Day, and clean-up. If you’re available to help, please let us know which day(s) and time(s) you’re able to assist using the link.

👉Important: All volunteers must have completed the required volunteer training course to participate.

Thank you for helping us make Field Day fun and memorable for our students!

Monday, April 28

• Attire: Uniform
• 2nd - 5th Soccer Practice 3:30-4:45

• MA Baseball Practice 3:30-6:30

• Willy Wonka Jr. Rehearsal - Full Cast

• Governing Board Meeting 5:30

Tuesday, April 29

• Attire: Uniform
• Girls Flag Football Game at Drew-Yates Campus 6:15

Wednesday, April 30

• Attire: Uniform
• 2nd - 5th Soccer Practice 3:30-4:45

• MA Baseball Practice 3:30-6:30

• Willy Wonka Jr. Rehearsal - Full Cast 3:30-5:00

Thursday, May 1

• Attire: Uniform

• 2nd - 5th Soccer Practice 3:30-4:45

• MA Baseball Practice 3:30-6:30

• Willy Wonka Jr. Rehearsal - Full Cast 3:30-5:00

Friday, May 2

• College T-Shirts or CA Spirit Wear with school appropriate bottoms

Saturday, May 3

• LA Soccer 9:00 Price MS

• MA Soccer 9:00 Price MS

• 4/28-5/2 Better World Week
• 4/28 GMAS Begins
• 5/10 Centennial Academy presents Willy Wonka Jr.
• 5/14 International Day
• 5/15 Upper Academy Field Day
• 5/16 Lower & Middle Academy Field Day
• 5/20 Awards Day Grades K-4 (Formal Uniform) at GaTech Ferst Center
• 5/21 Awards Day Grades 5-7 (Formal Uniform) at GaTech Ferst Center
• 5/22 Eighth Grade Commencement
• 5/22 Report Cards
• 5/23 Last Day of School (Asynchronous Learning Day)

Average Daily Attendance Goal is 94%. Attendance is the number one predictor of scholar achievement and social-emotional learning.

• Reporting Absences: Email scholar absences (excused or unexcused) to attendance@centennialacademycharter.org or call our Attendance Specialist, Mr. Brewer, at (404) 802-8574

• Also, you may reach out to Mr. Brewer or visit the Attendance Works website for more resources and assistance with your child's attendance.

Right At School is still accepting registrations for families at Centennial Academy. In addition to providing a safe place to socialize outside of the school day, Right At School gives students the opportunity to participate in daily educational activities, all-ages and all-abilities games and sports, leadership development, supervised homework time, and more. View schedules, pricing, and register here.

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Focused Enrollment Weeks offer tailored support at each grade level, ensuring personalized enrollment experience for families seeking assistance. The focused enrollment weeks are for siblings of scholars or interested families residing within the Centennial zone.

Enrollment Department Hours: Monday - Wednesday 9:00 am - 11:30 am

• Conditional Enrollment Documents: If you received a 30-day conditional enrollment, submit documents to enrollment@centennialacademycharter.org

• Immunization Reminder: Ensure your scholar's immunizations are current by consulting your pediatrician.

• Stay Updated: If you change your residence, phone number, or email, please notify us at enrollment@centennialacademycharter.org

**Please keep in mind that even though there are enrollment focused weeks, enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is ongoing. Enroll early, enroll now!

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