School Update - December 1
Dear Centennial High School Community,
Thank you to all who attended our virtual School Council meeting on Wednesday evening. Parent/guardian attendance at School Council meetings continues to grow, and we greatly appreciate both the engagement and perspectives of our families as we work together to support your children. This morning we had a virtual assembly for our Grade 12 students about Graduation requirements, as well as ceremony and banquet information. Grad Day (May 17) will arrive before we know it! We also held a virtual ‘Town Hall’ assembly with our Grades 10 and 11 students, where I shared some updates, reminders, student survey data, and school goals with students – while also answering some of their questions. I hope our students found their respective virtual assemblies beneficial.
Please read below for several important updates.
Annual Winter Concert – Wednesday, December 6!
- Please join our fabulous Music Program for our Winter Concert Wednesday, December 6
- Start time is 7:00pm, in the Centennial Gymnasium
- There is no charge to attend the concert, but in the spirit of giving we will accept donations to the Centennial Breakfast & Lunch Program, as well as the St. Mary's University Food Pantry
- These are two initiatives in our communities who need and greatly appreciate your support
- Details on requested items are in the attached document (click on the link below)
- Look for our donation boxes at the concert
- Thank you for your consideration – every little bit helps!
Elevate Diversity Hosts WE SERVE December!
- This campaign aligns with the Elevate Diversity club's mission of promoting a diverse and inclusive school environment where each student feels seen, valued and respected
- Many holidays are celebrated in December, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Yule Day and Bodi Day
- A common theme in all of these celebrations is to serve; in that vein we invite students to participate in the following initiatives:
- December 5 – WE SERVE: Spread Kindness Campaign – Bring a non-perishable food item and receive a Hershey Kiss, and post a note on the kindness wall!
- December 6 – WE SERVE: Almost a 'Yote! Campaign – All Centennial students are invited to write a note of encouragement to a future 'Yote, to be given to our Grade 9 feeder school students
Elf the Musical!
- Tickets for Elf the Musical are on sale now and going fast!
- The show runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, December 12 – 14
- Theatre doors open at 6:45pm and the show starts at 7:00pm
- Tickets can be purchased at The Den, which is located in the school
- Cost is $10 for students & seniors, $20 for adults
- Thursday, December 14 is our “Appetizer Theatre” night
- $20 for students & seniors, $30 for adults
- Ticket includes Appetizer Buffet, beginning at 5:30pm (show time is still 7:00pm)
- Guests can also choose to just attend the performance (without appies) at the regular ticket price
Centennial Book Sale!
- Books make great holiday gifts!
- We encourage students to support the second-hand book sale starting Monday, December 4 at lunch in the Learning Commons
- You can also purchase books before Elf the Musical on December 12, 13, and 14 between 6:30 & 7:00pm
- Books are only $2 per copy!
- All proceeds support the Centennial Breakfast and Lunch program, which helps students experiencing food insecurity
- Your book purchases will make a meaningful difference!
- A special thank you to everyone who donated books
- Thank you as well to the students in The Centennial Book Club and Green Earth Club, who organized this initiative
Graduation Information!
- Grade 12 students engaged in a presentation with our Guidance Team this morning, with respect to Graduation Requirements and ensuring that students double-check that they are on track to successfully complete high school
- Information about the Graduation Ceremony and Banquet was also shared with students in a presentation by our Graduation Committee, chaired by Lindsay Hovan and Nada Dubroja
- Sign up for Graduation Photos/Portraits is now available by clicking on this link: https://prestigeportraits.ca/
- Select "Alberta” and “Calgary" on the Province and City dropdowns, then select "Centennial HS"
- Bookings can also be made through on our School Website, or by clicking on the appropriate link in the attached Graduation Information Booklet
- The attached Graduation Information Booklet contains up to date information about all things Grad 2024; the booklet is also available on our website (click on the link below)
- Students interested in being the Valedictorian of the Centennial Class of 2024: there is an interest meeting Tuesday, December 5 at lunch in Room P121 –see Ms. Hovan if you have questions
- Thank you for your amazing support as we work to make Grad 2024 a truly memorable event
Casino Volunteers Needed!
- Our next Casino Event takes place June 19 & 20, 2024
- Thanks to parent/guardian volunteerism at the casinos, our school receives tens of thousands of dollars that goes directly into student programming at Centennial
- Please consider signing up through this link: Centennial Casino Volunteer Sign-up
Thank you as always for your ongoing support for your children and our school community. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Graduation 2024 Information Booklet.pdf
Sincerely,
Joe Sturgeon
Principal, Centennial High School