It’s CARNIVAL time! Don’t forget to come join us TODAY after school at the PTA hosted School Carnival. Join us to play games, socialize and come hungry!! You can treat yourself to yummy grilled cheese, BBQ and ice cream from the food trucks.
There are a few fun things on the calendar for next week…
We’re excited to see students bike, roll or walk to school next week for Bike to School Day. This year’s event coincides with the unofficial Star Wars day- May the 4th (Be With You). So feel free to have students wear any Star Wars or space gear or clothes (just no face masks or accessories please).
Celebrate the amazing teachers here at Centennial during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-May 6). PTA will be generously supporting school staff next week and it would be awesome if families want to send their crew leaders notes of appreciation as well.
Friday, May 6th
We have a Student Leadership bake sale on the west playground between 8:30 and 9:10 and then again at dismissal between 4:10 and 4:40. Student Leadership is raising funds to purchase more playground equipment. Please stop by!
May 6th is also Better World Day. As an EL Education partner school, we are celebrating Better World Day with tree planting and Trout Release at Berkeley Lake. See below for info from Ms. Michelle. Thank you to Ms. Nicole for coordinating the tree planting, and Ms. Michelle and parent volunteers to help with Trout Release! See below for opportunities to volunteer. We appreciate your support!
Lastly, don’t forget that there is NO school for students on Monday, May 2nd. We’ll see you all on Tuesday.
Next week is going to be super busy and fun!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Sincerely,
Laura and Emily
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week May 2nd - Friday, May 6th!
The PTA has some very special events planned to celebrate our amazing teacher's and staff.
Sidewalk Chalk will be provided outside all classrooms Friday May 6th and families are invited to decorate our sidewalks with messages of thanks for teachers and staff.
During this week teachers and staff will also be treated to:
- Lunch from a great food truck
- Breakfast, coffee, and treats
- Chair massages
- Free yoga classes
- A beautiful take-home gift
Thanks to Centennial parents Amber Carpenter and Jenn Stewart for their donations of yoga classes, LoHi Local for their donation of coffee and to our amazing Teachers and Staff !!
FROM THE NURSES OFFICE
Please plan to pick-up your student’s medications on or before the last day of school, June 3rd. It has been a pleasure to work with you and your child this school year and I look forward to next year. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. I will be reaching out to you individually to schedule medication pick-up.
Science News Thank you! Two big shout outs to community members Maya S and David K. Maya is hosting all seven Kindergarten and First Grade crews at her home to visit the seven chickens who live there. Students get to ask questions, visit the chicken coop, see fresh eggs, and even feed the chickens. David K, owner ofRaleigh St. Bakeryand father to an incoming Centennial student, worked with our ECE-4 classes to bake bread in the science lab. Students experienced the science of how simple ingredients can change to create delicious, fresh-baked bread.
Science @ Berkeley Lake! All crews K-5 will spend the next 5 weeks learning at Berkeley Lake. Students in grades 2-5 will have the chance to wear waders and get into the lake for a science experiment. The goal is to assess the quality of the water, as well as learn more about the plants and animals who make Berkeley lake their home. Students in Kindergarten and First grade will focus on birds and how Berkelely Lake provides a safe habitat for many local birds.
Trout Release: Mark your calendars for Friday, May 6 for the TroutRelease! Each crew will spend time at the lake exploring stations with community members, as well as releasing a trout into Berkeley Lake. Feel free to join anytime between 12:30 and 4:00. The schedule is as follows: Kindergarten & First Grade 12:30-1:30
4th, 5th and ECE: 1:45-2:55 2nd & 3rd: 3:00-3:50
Expeditions: Check out the expeditions page of the Science Lab website for ways to extend science learning at home AND enjoy photos of our young scientists at work.
COMMUNITY CIRCLE VIDEO
Please take the time to watch
Friday, May 6th Bake Sale - to raise money for recess equipment, brought to you by Student Leadership
Before School 8:30-9:10, After School, 4:10-4:30, West Playground
Cash or checks only!
Want to help? Bake cookies, muffins, treats, etc. and bring it to the front office on Thurs, 5/5.
Please individually wrap each item. No nuts please!
Contact Nicole if you'd like to help with sales or have questions. nicole_tembrock@dpsk12.net
Families, we would also appreciate any online donations to purchase recess equipment!
Students want balls, games, chalk, recess equipment carts, small b-ball hoops, soccer goals and more! Thank you for your generosity!
Student Leadership
Click here to donate: https://centennialptaco.memberhub.com/store/items/704858
Wednesday, May 11 Families of Color Playground Time, West Playground, all are invited, 4:10-5:30
Wednesday, May 11 Family Night! Potluck, Craft and Restorative Practices 5:30-7:00, in the cafeteria
Please bring a dish to share: Last Name A - I Main dish, J-R Side dish. S -Z Dessert
Plates and plasticware will be provided! Please come join the fun and learn too!
Friday, May 13 Community Coffee
in the cafeteria, after drop off (9:15 - 10:15 am)
Learn about Restorative Practices; what it looks like at school and how to use it at home!
