It was great to see so many families, new and old, at last night’s first Collaborative School Committee meeting. During CSC we shared the results from last spring’s ELA and Math CMAS assessment, we reviewed our Beginning of Year Istation reading assessment data and talked about this year’s EL Education Work Plan goals. We will post the CSC presentation on the school website for all to view. We will also briefly review this week’s CSC and PTA meetings at Community Coffee Chat on Friday at 9:00am in the school cafeteria.
Don’t forget that today after school from 3:50 to 5:00 on the West/Purple playground we have Families of Color Playground Night. Come mingle and have fun together! This event is specifically designed for families of color to have a space to build relationships and be together, and all are welcome to attend, as always. This event began in Spring of 2021, when families of color shared that they would like our school to hold space specifically for them.
Thanks as always for your support and involvement.
Banned book week is a national event celebrating the freedom to read. If you have a 3rd-5th grade student, we will be talking about how some of their favorite books (Dogman, Captain Underpants, Shel Silverstein's Poetry) have been challenged and how some people think they should be removed from libraries. I have put "Caution Tape" around a few of the books that have been challenged to spark conversation about why they have been challenged and how it makes us feel when we don't have access to books that we love to read. No worries though, students are still able to check out those books!
While many books have been and continue to be banned around the country, we celebrate the fact that the majority of the books have remained available. We celebrate the freedom to read!
Author Visit:
On 9/29 Author Wendi Arons will be at Centennial to talk to grades 3-5 about her new book, Ginger Mancino Kid Comedian. We are very grateful to the BookBar and Bookies for sharing their love of literacy and for giving out students this opportunity to hear from a published author.
Order forms for her book will be sent out by crew leaders later this week.
Read On,
~Cindy
Fun With Friends
Community Coffee Chat Friday, September 21 @ 9:00 Cafeteria
No School Friday, September 30th
UPCOMING EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS
Thursday, Sept 22, 3:50-5:00: Families of Color Playground Night, West/Purple Playground Come mingle and have fun together! This event is specifically designed for families of color to have a space to build relationships and be together, and all are welcome to attend, as always. This event began in Spring of 2021, when families of color shared that they would like our school to hold space specifically for them.
Tuesday, Sept 27, 5:30-7:00: Eat, Meet and Learn Family Night (+ FUN for kids) Come learn about our school culture-- Crew, WoRLD CARE, Restorative Practices, and Social Emotional Learning! We will have a potluck dinner together (5:30-6) in the cafeteria. Please bring a dish assigned by your Last name -- if it starts with: A-J: Main dish, K-R: Side Dish, S-Z: Dessert. Paper and plastic ware will be provided. After eating together, Hero Sports will provide fun, FREE physical and activities for kids (ECE3 - 5th grade) HERO Power Kickin' Soccer, HERO Go Track & Field/Obstacle Courses, HERO Jumpers & Dunks Basketball while adults meet in the library.
Monday, Oct 10, 6-7:30: Equity Collective Gathering, 6-7:30, in person Come join us-- school staff, PTA DEI committee members and parent/caretakers -- in discussing and determining a plan for this year. In past years, we have read and discussed a book throughout the year. We have also listened to and discussed podcasts and articles, and we have invited guest speakers. Some ideas for this year include reading a young adult novel and/or reading a book that all Centennial crews will read. Come bring your ideas! You don't have to make a commitment to come to all gatherings. Child care will be provided for ECE3 - 5th grade kids.
The fall session of before- and after-school Centennial Clubs are here!
This fall we are excited to have a robust variety of clubs provided by local experienced vendors,
and teacher and parent leads. Our PTA Clubs Committee has worked with Extended Learning
and Community Schools (the department within DPS that oversees out-of-school-day program-
ming) to add more community-focused options for our families this Fall. While not yet avail-
able, we are looking forward to implementing a new equitable pay structure and registration
process utilizing PTA funding support for the future Winter and Spring sessions.
Registration is open now thru next Wednesday -- several clubs are already full
and others are filling fast -- and some have added spots!
Clubs will start October 3rd.
OCT 3 – DEC 9 (Clubs do not meet on dates that students are not in school)
Click the registration link below for detailed club descriptions.
Mondays 7:40-8:40AM (meets 8 times):
Sports & Fitness for grades K-5 w JumpBunch
Mondays 4:00-5:00PM (meets 8 times):
Pokémon Club for grades 1-4 w Tara Hubner (Centennial parent!)
Art Club for grades 2-5 w Sweet Ridge Studios
Running Club for grades 3-5 w Mr Chris (Centennial K/1 teacher!)
Tuesdays 7:40-8:40AM (meets 9 times):
Clay Club for grades 3-5 w Ms Katie (Centennial art teacher!)
Tuesdays 4:00-5:00PM (meets 9 times):
Reactions in Action for grades K-5 w Mad Science of Colorado
Basketball Club for grades 1-3 w Jay Brown (Centennial parent!)
Wednesdays 7:40-8:40AM (meets 9 times):
Chess Wizards for grades 1-5 w Chess Wizards
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00PM (meets 9 times):
Theater for grades 2-5 w The Curtain Playhouse
Music Creation & Recording for grades 3-5 w Mobile Studio
Youth Yoga and Mindfulness for grades 3-5 w Better Buzz Yoga
Thursdays 7:40-8:40AM (meets 9 times):
Soccer for grades 1-3 w Hero Kid Sports
Thursdays 4:00-5:00PM (meets 9 times):
Art Club for grades K-1 w Sweet Ridge Studios
Youth Yoga and Mindfulness for grades K-2 w Better Buzz Yoga
Fantastic 9 Sports Program for grades 3-5 w Hero Kid Sports
Fridays 4:00-5:00PM (meets 6 times):
Chess Wizards for grades 1-5 w Chess Wizards
Registration process:
Registration opened Tuesday Sept 20th and runs thru Wednesday Sept 28th @ 6:00am
1) If you are currently registered with Extended Learning (or Discovery Link), visit this link to log in and
begin registration by selecting “Registration”: https://connect.schoolcareworks.com/login.jsp
If you are NOT currently registered with Extended Learning, please visit this link to register without a
login: http://www.schoolcareworks.com/registration/dps/start_registration.jsp
2) Click to View Offerings under “2022-2023 Enrichment Programs”
3) Click to View Offerings under “2022-2023 –Centennial—Enrichment Programs”
Questions? Please feel free to contact lauren_davis@dpsk12.net
FREE Regis Volleyball Clinic this Saturday!
Click HEREto register.
Event: September 24, 2022 @ Regis University
• FREE Clinic @ 1pm to 2 pm
• FREE Pizza @ 2pm to 3pm
• Regis Volleyball Game @ 3pm
• Players Autographs Following Match
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