Dear Centennial High School Community,

Yesterday was a big day at Centennial.  It was the final day of Semester 1 for Inclusive Education students, while Science 24 and Biology 20 students wrote Final Exams and Biology 30 students wrote their Diploma Exam.  During the day we welcomed hundreds of students and staff from several Junior High feeder schools for Grade 9 Tours.  Our future Coyotes were excited, energetic, and well-behaved.  We look forward to welcoming them for real in the Fall.  We are grateful for the staff of our partner schools, who work so hard to support their/our students in preparation for the significant transition to high school.

Last night we welcomed the larger community – predominantly comprised of families of Grade 9 students planning or hoping to attend Centennial in the Fall – for our Open House event.  The turnout was incredible.  It is both humbling and reassuring to see how many families want their children to attend our school, and inspiring to see how engaged Centennial families continue to be in the education of their children.

 

Please read on for some very important updates.

MLA & Trustee Visit

• We were excited to welcome MLA Myles McDougall, Trustee Charlene May, and Education Director Ann Ard for a tour of our school earlier today
• We discussed the fantastic curricular and extracurricular programs we are able to offer here, as well as how fortunate we are to have such a successful partnership with the greater Centennial community

Report Card Marks

• Student Report Cards will be viewable on the morning of Tuesday, January 30
• They will be accessible through your myCBE account

Semester 2 Begins Wednesday, January 31

• Students are reminded that Semester 2 classes begin on Wednesday
• Student timetables are available to see through PowerSchool

Textbooks & Library Books Must be Returned!

• Many students still need to return their textbooks and Library books
• Students must return their books to the Learning Commons by Wednesday, January 31
• Students cannot sign out new textbooks until their Semester 1 books have been returned

Student ID Cards

• Several students did not have CHS Student ID cards on them during our Final Exam session
• Students must carry their CHS Student ID card on them at all times when at Centennial
• This assists with the safety and security of our school

School Council & Parent Society Meeting – Wednesday, January 31

• Our next School Council and Parent Society meeting is Wednesday, January 31
• The meeting will take place in person, in the Centennial Learning Commons
• Meeting time is 7pm

New Sign Language Club!

• Centennial Education Assistants extraordinaire Julie Gray and Colleen Jackson are starting an American Sign Language (ASL) club shortly after the Family Day long weekend!
• This club is for students and staff who have a passion, interest or curiosity for ASL
• The club will be a safe and fun place to come and experience the basics of ASL
• We will explore and learn about the importance of body language, facial expression and the rich culture and history of ASL, while expanding awareness of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community
• Participants will engage in conversational ASL, ASL games, sharing of each other’s knowledge, videos and presentations
• Students should listen for announcements, look for posters around the school, and check the TV screen announcements – or see Ms. Gray or Ms. Jackson – for more information
• We look forward to seeing you at this exciting new club!

 

Wishing you and yours a wonderful weekend (three cheers for nice weather)! Sincerely,

Joe Sturgeon

Principal, Centennial  High School