CHS Quicknotes

CHS Quicknotes-Save the Date

CHS Quicknotes A newsletter for Centennial Students Parents and Teachers Monday April 28, 2008, 9:30 a.m.    Visit the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org, the School's Website http://www.centennialeagles.org/   or Mr. Pfieffer's page http://web.hcpss.org/~spfeifer View the latest edition of the Wingspan HERE

Updates Boosters Golf Outing Centennial Boosters is holding its Annual Centennial Boosters Golf Tournament on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Hobbit's Glen Golf Club in Columbia. We will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start with a box lunch and dinner, awards, $10,000 hole in one, silent auction and more! Golfer registration and Sponsor forms are attached. All proceeds are used to help fund CHS sports and other extracurricular activities. For more information contact Neil McShane at 410-750-3785. Download Registration HERE Download Sponsor Form HERE Senior Picnic The Senior Picnic will be held at Centennial Park - Pavillion H on Wednesday, May 21 from 11am to 3pm . There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, snacks, cake, and drinks - plus music and a variety of games/sports. Seniors - bring a blanket for sitting on the grass! We need the following: Baked Good Donations: We are looking for 18 dozen! Please send single serving items (cookies, brownies, cupcakes, etc.) with no nut products, please! Drop your donation off at CHS during school hours, Tuesday, May 20. Coolers of Ice: We'll have the drinks but need help keeping them cold! We need at least 10 coolers (full of ice) delivered to the pavilion at 10 a.m. Wed. morning. Put your name on the cooler and please return to pick it up between 2:30 and 3:00 . Volunteers: We need help setting up! Please help set up the pavilion at 9:30 (moving tables, decorating, etc.) You are welcome to stay and chaperone, too! We will also need help cleaning up at the end of the day between 2:30 and 4:00. Please contact: Meg VanLent at megnron@verizon.net to let us know what you can donate or how you want to help. Sports Corner Boys Lacrosse Reservoir 8, CHS 5; Catonsville 16, CHS 8; JV Catonsville 10, CHS 6 Baseball CHS 2, River Hill 0; JV baseball CHS 8, River Hill 2 Baseball CHS 4, Atholton 3 Softball River Hill 2, CHS 1; JV River Hill 10, CHS 0 Softball CHS 1, Atholton 0; JV softball CHS 11, Atholton 8 Tennis Boys River Hill 4, CHS 1; Girls River Hill 3, CHS 2 'Til Next Time, Andi   Send Items to post to Quicknotes to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com       Save the Date Save the Date (Times in Red take place at CHS)   Monday, April 28, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Long Reach Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ long Reach Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Long Reach Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Long Reach Boys JV Baseball 4:30 at Long Reach Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Choral Groups Spring Concerts 7:00 Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Howard Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Howard Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Howard Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Howard Boys JV Baseball 4:30 at Howard Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 @ Marriotts Ridge Boys JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Marriotts Ridge Wednesday, April 30, 2008 College Sweatshirt/TShirt Day Orchestra and Band Spring Concert 7:00 Varsity Tennis 3:00 at Wilde Lake Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ Wilde Lake Girls JV Softball 4:00 v Wilde Lake Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 at Wilde Lake Boys JV Baseball 4:30 v Wilde Lake Friday, May 02, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 at Mt. Hebron Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Oakland Mills Boys JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 @ Oakland Mills Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 at Mt. Hebron Boys JV Baseball 4:00 v Mt Hebron Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ Mt. Hebron Girls JV Softball 4:30 v. Mt. Hebron Saturday, May 03, 2008 Track and Field 9:00 @ Long Reach Prom!!   Send Calendar Items to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com View the full calendar on the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org under Save the Date

 

 

CHS Quicknotes - Mid Week Minders

CHS Quicknotes A newsletter for Centennial Students Parents and Teachers Wednesday April 23, 2008 10:00 a.m.    Visit the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org, the School's Website http://www.centennialeagles.org/   or Mr. Pfieffer's page http://web.hcpss.org/~spfeifer View the latest edition of the Wingspan HERE

Updates Sports Scores Updates Girls Lacrosse CHS 18, Hammond 4; JV Chs 16, Hammond 0 Tennis Boys Atholton 3, CHS 2; Girls Atholton 3, CHS 2 Baseball CHS 9, Wilde Lake 3 Boys Lacrosse CHS 16, Hammond 5; JV CHS 17, Hammond 0 Softball CHS 23, Oakland Mills 3; JV CHS 24, Oakland Mills 1 Tonight's Fundraiser for the Theatre Dept at Chick-fil-A TONIGHT: Please come to Spirit Night at ChickfilA (mall location) to raise money for the Theatre Department, between 5-8, and bring your families too!! Our students will be there handing out coupons for you to use at check-out. ChickfilA will donate 20% of all sales to the CHS Theatre Department. Thanks for your support Monday's Sports Rescheduling Varsity Baseball Howard @ CHS has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 29 JV Baseball CHS @ Howard has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 29 Varsity Softball Howard @ CHS has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 29 JV Softball CHS @ Howard has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 29 Tennis Howard @ CHS has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 29 Girls Lacrosse at Mt. DeSales has been postponed, no make-up date yet. Spring Concerts Tues 4/29 all choral groups Wed 4/30 bands and orchestras 7 pm $4 suggested donation or $8 per family 'Til Next Time, Andi   Send Items to post to Quicknotes to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com       Save the Date Save the Date (Times in Red take place at CHS) Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Atholton Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Atholton Boys JV Baseball 4:00 at Atholton Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Atholton Girls JV Softball 4:30 @ Atholton Backstage Backers 5-8 Chick Fil A (Mall) Thursday, April 24, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 at River Hill Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ River Hill Girls JV Softball 4:00 v River Hill Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 at River Hill Boys JV Baseball 4:30 v River Hill Boys JV/V Lacrosse 5:00/6:30 at Catonsville Professional Development Day - School Closed Friday, April 25, 2008 Boys JV/V Lacrosse 5:30/7:00 at Reservoir Saturday, April 26, 2008 Sunday, April 27, 2008 Monday, April 28, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Long Reach Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ long Reach Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Long Reach Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Long Reach Boys JV Baseball 4:30 at Long Reach Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Choral Groups Spring Concerts 7:00 Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Howard Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Howard Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Howard Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Howard Boys JV Baseball 4:30 at Howard Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 @ Marriotts Ridge Boys JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Marriotts Ridge   Send Calendar Items to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com View the full calendar on the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org under Save the Date

 

 

CHS Quicknotes - Save the Date

CHS Quicknotes A newsletter for Centennial Students Parents and Teachers Monday April 21, 2008 1:00 p.m.    Visit the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org, the School's Website http://www.centennialeagles.org/   or Mr. Pfieffer's page http://web.hcpss.org/~spfeifer View the latest edition of the Wingspan HERE

Updates Volunteers needed Northfield Elementary School is hosting a Carnival on Sat., May 3rd from 11:00-3:00. They are looking for volunteers to help with craft or game booths. There are 4 shifts. If you can help contact Jackie Crispell at 410-480-3242, or go to the website at jcrispell@verizon.net. PARENT PLEDGE With the Prom less than two weeks away, the CHS PTSA is encouraging parents to consider signing the PTSA's Parent Pledge, a promise to provide a safe, alcohol and drug free environment in your home for students. Click HERE to find a copy of the Parent Pledge form. We have also provided a list of parents who have signed the pledge on the PTSA website (click HERE). The purpose of providing this list is to encourage networking and communication among like-minded parents. Often parents feel they are alone in setting restrictions and rules when, in reality, there are many other parents out there doing the same thing. If you have questions regarding this list please email cindy.feinstein@yahoo.com. After Prom - Permission Slip All CHS Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend the free After-Prom party to be held at AMC Theatres at The Mall in Columbia immediately after the prom on Saturday, May 3 from 12 midnight to 5:00 am on Sunday, May 4. The party will included food, beverages and smoothies as well as three first run movies, casino games, money machine, Dance Dance revolution, Twister plus great prizes to be drawn throughout the evening. To obtain a ticket, all students must turn in a permission slip to Prom Ticket sales by the end of lunch on Friday, April 25. Click HERE for a copy of the permission slip. NOTE: CHS 11th and 12th grade students may attend the After-Prom party even if they do not attend prom. Dates from outside CHS, and CHS 9th and 10th grade students, may only attend the After-Prom party if they are guests at the CHS Prom. Drill Team Tryouts: If you love to dance and promoting school spirit, the Drill Team might be just the team for you. The Drill Team performs hip-hop/jazz routines during half-time for the Varsity home football and basketball games. Tryouts for Drill Team are May 5th - 8th (Monday-Thursday) 3:45 - 6:00 pm. Attendance to all of the tryout dates are necessary as the tryout routine will be taught Monday - Wednesday, and the audition is Thursday. Please contact Jessica Hammers with any questions at jehammers@gmail.com College Visions Day--- Time to really get our Juniors going on the road to college! We will hold College Visions day on April 30--- please have your seniors join our staff in wearing their college T-shirt!   'Til Next Time, Andi   Send Items to post to Quicknotes to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com       Save the Date Save the Date (Times in Red take place at CHS) Monday, April 21, 2008 Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Howard Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Howard Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Howard Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Howard Boys JV Baseball 4:30 at Howard Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 @ Hammond Boys JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Hammond Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Atholton Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Atholton Boys JV Baseball 4:00 at Atholton Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Atholton Girls JV Softball 4:30 @ Atholton Backstage Backers 6:00 Chick Fil A (Mall) Theatre Fundraiser - Chick Fil A (Mall) 5-8 pm Thursday, April 24, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 at River Hill Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ River Hill Girls JV Softball 4:00 v River Hill Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 at River Hill Boys JV Baseball 4:30 v River Hill Boys JV/V Lacrosse 5:00/6:30 at Catonsville Professional Development Day - School Closed Friday, April 25, 2008 Girls JV/V Lacrosse 3:45/5:30 @ Mount de Sales Boys JV/V Lacrosse 5:30/7:00 at Reservoir Send Calendar Items to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com View the full calendar on the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org under Save the Date

 

 

Quicknotes

CHS Quicknotes A newsletter for Centennial Students Parents and Teachers Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:00 p.m.    Visit the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org, the School's Website http://www.centennialeagles.org/   or Mr. Pfieffer's page http://web.hcpss.org/~spfeifer View the latest edition of the Wingspan HERE

Updates There will be no Quicknotes on this Wednesday - Quicknotes will be published on Friday the 18th instead. May Eagles Eye Click HERE to download the last Eagle's Eye of the year. The PTSA thanks Josie Thompson for an amazing job on the Eagle's Eye this year!!! CHS Qdoba Night Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Route 40 Location 9050 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD Please support The After-Prom Party Fundraiser No coupons needed just eat in or take out from 5:00 - 8:00p.m. Centennial High School Announces Culture Fair 2008 Centennial High School's International Club will sponsor the school's third annual Culture Fair on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, from 7:40 to 2 p.m. in the high school auxiliary gym. The Culture Fair will spotlight the diversity of Centennial's student population through displays and exhibits that represent the school's many cultures. The event is open to the public. Exchange Students - Hosting Info OPEN YOUR DOOR TO THE WORLD! Dear Centennial Families, Have you thought about hosting an exchange student? Maybe an athlete? Heiko plays American football in northern Germany Natacha (Thailand) is a runner and studies 4 languages Serap (Turkey) plays volleyball, tennis, and chess Leopoldo loves all sports and goes to the gym with his friends Preme (Thailand) plays soccer, watches soccer, maybe breathes soccer Cecilai (Italy) plays tennis and team sports, jogs, and goes to the gym Fumi (Japan) enjoys all sports but volleyball especially Francesco play soccer and hopes to study nuclear physics Maybe an artist? Rutija's (India) drawings reflect her love of nature Bianca loves to sing with her family and do all kinds of crafts Giacomo "Jack" is in a band and finds time for skateboarding Berne (Germany) dances hiphop Nisarg (India) plays the piano, draws, and plays cricket when he can Martin (Chile) takes time from his studies for the artistry of cake-baking All of these young people are good students; several are at the top of their class. They are looking forward to spending the 08/09 school year in the United States, attending school, making friends, and becoming part of an American family. As a host family, you include the student as a member of the family, as much as is feasible. You provide a bed and 3 meals a day and enjoy a teenager's discovery of the real America. AFS Intercultural Programs has been arranging student exchanges for 60 years and has an active program in Howard County, providing support and fun activities for families and students. For more information, write or call Sally Byrne s.b.byrne@juno.com 301-604-7739 Band Dates to remember Here are important dates and events upcoming: Tuesday, April 15th 7 - 8 pm in cafeteria, Orlando Trip Meeting. This short meeting is REQUIRED for any student traveling on our Band Trip. One parent of that student MUST attend as well. Topics include: what to bring, meet the chaperones, HCPSS policies, medical forms, etc. Please respond if you have a major conflict . -------------------------------- Wednesday, April 23 7 pm depart CHS parking lot for ORLANDO Sunday, April 27th 1 pm return to CHS parking lot from ORLANDO. ---------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, April 30th 7 pm CHS Spring Concert Orchestras and Bands. $4 suggested donation --------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, May 6th our CHS Jazz Event featuring: Northfield Elementary School Elkridge Elementary School Ellicott Mills Middle School Centennial High School MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE ------------------------------------------------------ Monday, May 12th MUSIC AWARDS BANQUET. All band, choral, and orchestra students are asked to be in attendance. Attire is "dressy casual". EVERY student receives something (certificate, letter, plaque, etc). Special awards and farewell for seniors and end of the year slide show. 6:30 refreshments in cafeteria. 7:15- 8:30 awards portion. ---------------------------------------- Tuesday, May 20th SENIOR AWARDS night in auditorium 7 pm Wednesday, May 21 FAREWELL ASSEMBLY in the morning (time TBA) Our bands will be playing for these events, exact info to be announced soon. College T-Shirt Day Parents of Seniors--- Please mention to your senior that College T-shirt day is April 30th (NOT MAY 1) to coincide with our College Visions Day for Juniors. Thanks! Sports Corner Softball Hammond 1, CHS 0 JV CHS 14, Hammond 4 Tennis Boys CHS 4, Mt. Hebron 1 Girls CHS 3, Mt Hebron 2 Softball CHS 10, Mt Hebron 1 JV Mt Hebron 10, CHS 0 Baseball JV Mt Hebron 6, CHS 3 Baseball Glenelg 6, CHS 2 JV baseball CHS 4, Glenelg 3 Girls Lacrosse McDonogh 14, CHS 6 Tennis: CHS vs Reservoir: Boys 5 -0, Girls 4-1 CHS vs Atholton: Boys 3 - 2, Girls 4-1 CHS vs River Hill: Boys 3-2, Girls 1 - 4 CHS vs Long Reach: Boys 4 - 1, Girls 5 - 0 CHS vs Wilde Lake: Boys 5 - 0, Girls 3-2   'Til Next Time, Andi   Send Items to post to Quicknotes to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com       Save the Date Save the Date (Times in Red take place at CHS) Monday, April 14, 2008 Speech and Debate Showcase 7:30 Jim Rouse Theatre WLHS Boys JV Baseball 4:30 @ Reservoir Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Reservoir Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Reservoir Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Reservoir Track and Field 3:30 v Atholton & Glenelg Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Carthage Central 4:00 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Qdoba Fundraiser (Rte 40) 5-8 pm no coupon needed Cultures Fair 7:40 a.m. to 2:00 p.m Mandatory Band Meeting re Orlando 7:00 Cafeteria Latin Advancement 7:00 Counseling Center Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Mt. Hebron Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Report Cards Issued Senior Info sheet due to counseling center Varsity Tennis 3:00 at Marriotts Ridge Boys  Varsity Baseball 4:30 @ Marriotts Ridge Boys JV Baseball 4:30v Marriotts Ridge Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ Marriotts Ridge Girls JV Softball 4:00 v Marriotts Ridge PCBS Meeting - Media Center Thursday, April 17, 2008 Boys  Varsity Baseball 4:30 @ Oakland Mills Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Glenelg Friday, April 18, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 at Oakland Mills Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ Oakland Mills Girls JV Softball 4:00 v Oakland Mills Boys JV Baseball 4:30 v Oakland Mills Boys Baseball Varsity Tournament NY Boys JV/V Lacrosse @ Glenelg 5:30/7:00    Saturday, April 19, 2008 Boys Baseball Varsity Tournament NY Girls Glenelg JV Lacrosse Tourn 10:00 Sunday, April 20, 2008 Monday, April 21, 2008 Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Howard Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Howard Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Howard Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Howard Boys JV Baseball 4:30 at Howard Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 @ Hammond Boys JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Hammond Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Atholton Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Atholton Boys JV Baseball 4:00 at Atholton Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Atholton Girls JV Softball 4:30 @ Atholton Backstage Backers 7:00 Thursday, April 24, 2008 Varsity Tennis 3:00 at River Hill Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ River Hill Girls JV Softball 4:00 v River Hill Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 at River Hill Boys JV Baseball 4:30 v River Hill Boys JV/V Lacrosse 5:00/6:30 at Catonsville Professional Development Day - School Closed       Send Calendar Items to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com View the full calendar on the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org under Save the Date

 

 

CHS Quicknotes - Mid Week Minders

CHS Quicknotes A newsletter for Centennial Students Parents and Teachers Wednesday April 9, 2008 12:00 p.m.    Visit the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org, the School's Website http://www.centennialeagles.org/ or Mr. Pfieffer's page http://web.hcpss.org/~spfeifer View the latest edition of the Wingspan HERE

Updates Speech and Debate Team HCPSS Speech & Debate Showcase of Champions Monday, April 14, 2008 7:30 PM in the Jim Rouse Theater at Wilde Lake High School, Columbia Join members of the Howard County High School Speech and Debate Teams to celebrate the success of our Teams and help raise money for the National Catholic Forensic League competitors', including CHS' own Sasha Tereshchenko in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, travel to Appleton, WI, for the Grand National Championship Tournament over Memorial Day Weekend. See presentations of the various Speech & Debate events by the Teams from Wilde Lake and Centennial High Schools. See CHS' Dan Li & Jonathan Kowarski, who recently placed 20th in the nation for novice policy debaters, show off their forensic talent! Admission is a donation of your choice ($5 suggested). Please be as generous as possible. John W. Arnold Speech & Debate Coach Seniors - Info Attention Seniors: As you make your college decision, please do the following things: return your Senior Information Sheet to Student Services, pick up your Eagle to decorate bring in your Senior picture for our celebration board. Boosters Meeting The May meeting of Centennial Boosters will be held on Thursday, May 8 at 7:30 in the Guidance Office. This is a General Membership Meeting and Election of Directors. Any Booster member who is present at the meeting is eligible to cast a vote. Anyone wishing to serve on the Board of Directors for the 2008-2009 academic year, please contact Paul Virtue at pwvirtue@hhlaw.com Color Guard Tryouts Do you love dancing, pageantry and color? Then come join the colorguard this fall for great fall season. The colorguard performs for the home varsity football games in the fall season only. Try outs are next week April 14-17 from 3:30 – 6 pm. You must come TWO out of the three days (Mon, Tues, Wed) of try outs and then the audition is on Thurs. Come join us for a great season when we perform for our home games, parades, and a big event the Ravens stadium. Questions, or if you are interested but have legitimate conflict with these date(s) please contact: Dr. Max VanDerBeek mvanderbeek@hcpss.org 410-499-0133 cell Sports Scores Updates JV Softball CHS 20, WL 3 Tennis Boys CHS 5, WL 0 Girls CHS 3, WL 2 Softball CHS 13, Wilde Lake 3 Boys Lacrosse JV CHS 19, Long Reach 3 Boys Lacrosse River Hill 9, CHS 8 (OT) JV CHS 10, River Hill 3 Science Fair Anther Baltimore Science Fair winner. Sasha Tereshchenko received the Herbert Hoover Young Engineer Award. 'Til Next Time, Andi Send Items to post to Quicknotes to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com   Save the Date Save the Date (Times in Red take place at CHS) Wednesday, April 09, 2008 Remember - Canned Food Drive this week Student Services Interview Days Girls V/JV Lacrosse 4:00/5:15 @ McDonogh (Owings Mills) Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ Glenelg Girls JV Softball 4:00 v Glenelg Boys  Varsity Baseball 4:30 @ Glenelg Boys JV Baseball 4:30 v Glenelg PTSA Meeting 7-8:30 pm Guidance Lounge Varsity Tennis 3:00 at Glenelg Track and Field 3:30 at Wilde Lake (Howard) Backstage Backers 7:00 Thursday, April 10, 2008 Boys Varsity Baseball @ Mt. Hebron 4:30 Boys JV Baseboll 4:30 v Mt. Hebron Girls LAXagna Dinner 6:00-8:00 Friday, April 11, 2008 Student Services Interview Days Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Hammond Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Hammond Boys  Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Hammond Boys JV Baseball 4:30 @ Hammond Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Hammond Girls JV/V Lacrosse 5:30/7:00 @ Wilde Lake Boys JV/V Laccrosse 5:30/7:00 v Wilde Lake Saturday, April 12, 2008 Boys Varsity Baseball v Wilde Lake Boys JV Baseball @ Wilde Lake Track and Field 9:00 @ Middleton Sunday, April 13, 2008 Cappies Voting Monday, April 14, 2008 Speech and Debate Showcase 7:30 Jim Rouse Theatre WLHS Boys JV Baseball 4:30 @ Reservoir Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Reservoir Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Reservoir Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Reservoir Track and Field 3:30 v Atholton & Glenelg Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Carthage Central 4:00 Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Latin Advancement 7:00 Counseling Center Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Mt. Hebron Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Report Cards Issued Senior Info sheet due to counseling center Varsity Tennis 3:00 at Marriotts Ridge Boys  Varsity Baseball 4:30 @ Marriotts Ridge Boys JV Baseball 4:30v Marriotts Ridge Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ Marriotts Ridge Girls JV Softball 4:00 v Marriotts Ridge PCBS Meeting - Media Center Send Calendar Items to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com View the full calendar on the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org under Save the Date

CHS Quicknotes - Save the Date

CHS Quicknotes A newsletter for Centennial Students Parents and Teachers Monday April 7, 2008 10:00 a.m.    Visit the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org, the School's Website http://www.centennialeagles.org/   or Mr. Pfieffer's page http://web.hcpss.org/~spfeifer View the latest edition of the Wingspan HERE

Updates Science Fair Congratulations to the many CHS Students who were awarded prizes at the Baltimore Science Fair.  Click HERE to see a list of the awards.  Sports Scores Updates Track Meet 4/2/08 Centennial vs Long Reach, Reservoir: Girls CHS 70 LRHS 61 RHS 47, Boys CHS 79 LRHS 58 RHS 49 Softball CHS 8, Long Reach 2 JV CHS 15, Long Reach 0 Scholarship Bethel Korean Presbyterian Church is offering scholarships, to 8 Howard County graduating seniors of all ethnic backgrounds who exhibit academic achievement, commitment to community and overall integrity. If you are interested in being nominated, please com to Student Services for an application. Canned Food Drive JUST A REMINDER: CENTENNIAL WILL BE HAVING A CANNED FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEK FROM APRIL 7TH THROUGH APRIL 11TH! CANS WILL BE COLLECTED DURING 2ND PERIOD CLASSES AND THE CLASS WHICH CONTRIBUTES THE MOST CANS WILL RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST, SO BRING IN THOSE CANS!  AP Information AP Exams May 5-16 If you have a child who plans to take AP exams, please ask him or her to check their e-mail for their AP confirmation and reply that they are signed up correctly. More than 100 students have yet to reply. Unless a student has received a confirmation, they can't be sure their registration was received and their tests ordered. The confirmation notice also contains important information about the testing location, arrival and dismissal times, and what students should and should not bring to each exam. Tests may still be ordered with a late fee of $20 per registration (not per test) until mid-April when College Board ships the tests. After tests are shipped, mistakes are costly to fix! Partial refunds are still available for cancellations until the end of April. Cancellation forms are available in Guidance. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns, Anne Talvacchio, CHS AP Testing Coordinator talvacchio@verizon.net, 410-461-5624 'Til Next Time, Andi   Send Items to post to Quicknotes to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com       Save the Date Save the Date (Times in Red take place at CHS) Monday, April 07, 2008 Please send in canned food this week for the drive! Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Mt. Hebron Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Mt. Hebron Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Mt. Hebon Boys JV Baseball 4:30 @ Mt. Hebron Varsity Tennis v Mount Hebron 3:00 Tuesday, April 08, 2008 Student Services Interview Days Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Wilde Lake Boys JV Baseball 4:30 @ Wilde Lake Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 @ Long Reach Boys JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Long Reach Wednesday, April 09, 2008 Student Services Interview Days Girls V/JV Lacrosse 4:00/5:15 @ McDonough Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ Glenelg Girls JV Softball 4:00 v Glenelg Boys  Varsity Baseball 4:30 @ Glenelg Boys JV Baseball 4:30 v Glenelg PTSA Meeting 7-8:30 pm Guidance Lounge Varsity Tennis 3:00 at Glenelg Track and Field 3:30 at Wilde Lake (Howard) Backstage Backers 7:00 Thursday, April 10, 2008 Girls LAXagna Dinner 6:00-8:00 Friday, April 11, 2008 Student Services Interview Days Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Hammond Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Hammond Boys  Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Hammond Boys JV Baseball 4:30 @ Hammond Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Hammond Girls JV/V Lacrosse 5:30/7:00 @ Wilde Lake Boys JV/V Laccrosse 5:30/7:00 v Wilde Lake Saturday, April 12, 2008 Track and Field 9:00 @ Middleton Sunday, April 13, 2008 Cappies Voting Monday, April 14, 2008 Boys JV Baseball 4:30 @ Reservoir Varsity Tennis 3:00 v Reservoir Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Reservoir Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Reservoir Track and Field 3:30 v Atholton & Glenelg Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Carthage Central 4:00         Send Calendar Items to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com View the full calendar on the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org under Save the Date

Congratulations to the many CHS Students who were awarded prizes at the Baltimore Science Fair.  Click HERE to see a list of the awards. 

Track Meet 4/2/08 Centennial vs Long Reach, Reservoir: Girls CHS 70 LRHS 61 RHS 47, Boys CHS 79 LRHS 58 RHS 49

Softball CHS 8, Long Reach 2 JV CHS 15, Long Reach 0

Bethel Korean Presbyterian Church is offering scholarships, to 8 Howard County graduating seniors of all ethnic backgrounds who exhibit academic achievement, commitment to community and overall integrity. If you are interested in being nominated, please com to Student Services for an application.

JUST A REMINDER: CENTENNIAL WILL BE HAVING A CANNED FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEK FROM APRIL 7TH THROUGH APRIL 11TH!

CANS WILL BE COLLECTED DURING 2ND PERIOD CLASSES AND THE CLASS WHICH CONTRIBUTES THE MOST CANS WILL RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST, SO BRING IN THOSE CANS! 

AP Exams May 5-16 If you have a child who plans to take AP exams, please ask him or her to check their e-mail for their AP confirmation and reply that they are signed up correctly. More than 100 students have yet to reply. Unless a student has received a confirmation, they can't be sure their registration was received and their tests ordered. The confirmation notice also contains important information about the testing location, arrival and dismissal times, and what students should and should not bring to each exam. Tests may still be ordered with a late fee of $20 per registration (not per test) until mid-April when College Board ships the tests. After tests are shipped, mistakes are costly to fix! Partial refunds are still available for cancellations until the end of April. Cancellation forms are available in Guidance. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns, Anne Talvacchio, CHS AP Testing Coordinator talvacchio@verizon.net, 410-461-5624 'Til Next Time,

 

 

Science Fair

Congratulations to the many CHS Students who were awarded prizes at the Baltimore Science Fair.  Click HERE to see a list of the awards. 

Track Meet 4/2/08 Centennial vs Long Reach, Reservoir: Girls CHS 70 LRHS 61 RHS 47, Boys CHS 79 LRHS 58 RHS 49

Softball CHS 8, Long Reach 2 JV CHS 15, Long Reach 0

Bethel Korean Presbyterian Church is offering scholarships, to 8 Howard County graduating seniors of all ethnic backgrounds who exhibit academic achievement, commitment to community and overall integrity. If you are interested in being nominated, please com to Student Services for an application.

JUST A REMINDER: CENTENNIAL WILL BE HAVING A CANNED FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEK FROM APRIL 7TH THROUGH APRIL 11TH!

CANS WILL BE COLLECTED DURING 2ND PERIOD CLASSES AND THE CLASS WHICH CONTRIBUTES THE MOST CANS WILL RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST, SO BRING IN THOSE CANS! 

CHS Quicknotes - Mid Week Minders

CHS Quicknotes A newsletter for Centennial Students Parents and Teachers Wednesday, April 2, 2008 11:00 a.m.    Visit the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org, the School's Website http://www.centennialeagles.org/   or Mr. Pfieffer's page http://web.hcpss.org/~spfeifer View the latest edition of the Wingspan HERE

Updates AP Information AP Exams May 5-16 If you have a child who plans to take AP exams, please ask him or her to check their e-mail for their AP confirmation and reply that they are signed up correctly. More than 100 students have yet to reply. Unless a student has received a confirmation, they can’t be sure their registration was received and their tests ordered. The confirmation notice also contains important information about the testing location, arrival and dismissal times, and what students should and should not bring to each exam. Tests may still be ordered with a late fee of $20 per registration (not per test) until mid-April when College Board ships the tests. After tests are shipped, mistakes are costly to fix! Partial refunds are still available for cancellations until the end of April. Cancellation forms are available in Guidance. Feel free to contact me with questions or concerns, Anne Talvacchio, CHS AP Testing Coordinator talvacchio@verizon.net, 410-461-5624 Kudos The Baltimore Science Fair was held at Towson State University this past weekend, March 29 & 30, 2008. Hank Zwally, a 9th grader was The Grand Prize Winner for Physical Science! He also won the following awards: Lockheed Martin Award - Division I Physical Science Grand Prize Winner, $250 NOAA’s 2008 - Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award Office of Naval Research, Naval Science Award - Outstanding Scientific Achievement, $75 US Army - Award of Merit for An Outstanding Project US Metric Association - For the best use of SI, the International System of Units, in a Science Fair Project National Society of Black Engineers - Achievement Award Due to this achievement, he will be traveling to The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), May 11 - 17, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia. Boosters Golf Tournament Centennial Boosters is holding its Annual Centennial Boosters Golf Tournament on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Hobbit's Glen Golf Club in Columbia.  We will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start with a box lunch and dinner, awards, $10,000 hole in one, silent auction and more!  Golfer registration and Sponsor forms are attached.  All proceeds are used to help fund CHS sports and other extracurricular activities.  For more information contact Neil McShane at 410-750-3785. Download the registration form HERE, and the sponsor letter HERE. Canned Food Drive CENTENNIAL WILL BE HAVING A CANNED FOOD DRIVE NEXT WEEK FROM APRIL 7TH THROUGH APRIL 11TH, SPONSORED BY GENERATION-Y CARES AND AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL! CANS WILL BE COLLECTED DURING 2ND PERIOD CLASSES AND THE CLASS WHICH CONTRIBUTES THE MOST CANS WILL RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST! THE CANS WILL BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FISH ORGANIZATION OF HOWARD COUNTY WHICH WILL THEN DISTRIBUTE THEM WHERE NEEDED! START MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD! BRING IN A CAN! Latin Advancement Meeting The next and last "Latin Advancement Committee" meeting will be held on April 15th at 7pm in the Counseling center. If you have any questions, please contact Millie Diaz-Heckman @ 410-418-5254 or Teresa Norman @410-203-2814. Girls LAX Dinner Thursday, April 10th is the Girls Lacrosse "LAXagna" dinner. Time: 6-8pm. Tickets are $7.00. Please come out and support the Girls Lacrosse Team Spring Sports Scores Updates Girls Lacrosse CHS 17, Atholton 6 JV CHS 11, Atholton 10 Boys Lacrosse JV Atholton 7, CHS 5 Tennis Boys CHS 3, River Hill 2 Girls River Hill 4, CHS 1 Congratulations to the Coaches Siegert and Thomas and the boys lacrosse team on winning the Karl Wolf Tournament at Howard on Saturday. They won the tournament by defeating both Huntingtown and Howard BASEBALL CHS 3, RIVER HILL 2 JV RIVER HILL 12, CHS 2 SOFTBALL CHS 11, RIVER HILL 0 JV RIVER HILL 7, CHS 12  'Til Next Time, Andi   Send Items to post to Quicknotes to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com       Save the Date Save the Date (Times in Red take place at CHS) Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Track and Field v Reservior & Long Reach 3:30 Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 @ Long Reach Boys JV Baseball 4:30 V Long Reach Girls JV Softball 4:00 v Long Reach Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ Long Reach Varsity Tennis at Long Reach 3:00 Performances - West Side Story 7 pm Thursday, April 03, 2008 Performances - West Side Story 7 pm Friday, April 04, 2008 Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Wilde Lake Boys JV Baseball 4:30 @ Wilde Lake Girls JV/V Lacrosse 5:30/7:00 @ River Hill Boys JV/V Lacrosse 5:30/7:00 v River Hill Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Wilde Lake Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Wilde Lake Wind Ensemble Band Festival at River Hill 5:00 Varsity Tennis v Wilde Lake 3:00  Performances - West Side Story 7 pm End of Marking Period, Schools close 3 hours early Saturday, April 05, 2008 Performances - West Side Story 7 pm and matinee at 2 pm on 4/5 Symphonic Band - Band Festival at River Hill 10:00 a.m. Sunday, April 06, 2008 Monday, April 07, 2008 Please send in canned food this week for the drive! Girls JV Softball 4:00 @ Mt. Hebron Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 v Mt. Hebron Boys Varsity Baseball 4:30 v Mt. Hebon  Boys JV Baseball 4:30 @ Mt. Hebron Varsity Tennis v Mount Hebron 3:00  Tuesday, April 08, 2008 Student Services Interview Days Girls JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 @ Long Reach Boys JV/V Lacrosse 4:00/5:30 v Long Reach Wednesday, April 09, 2008 Student Services Interview Days Girls V/JV Lacrosse 4:00/5:15 @ McDonough Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 @ Glenelg Girls JV Softball 4:00 v Glenelg Boys  Varsity Baseball 4:30 @ Glenelg Boys JV Baseball 4:30 v Glenelg PTSA Meeting 7-8:30 pm Guidance Lounge Varsity Tennis 3:00 at Glenelg Track and Field 3:30 at Wilde Lake (Howard) Backstage Backers 7:00 Thursday, April 10, 2008 Girls LAXagna Dinner 6:00-8:00        Send Calendar Items to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com View the full calendar on the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org under Save the Date

Lockheed Martin Award - Division I Physical Science Grand Prize Winner, $250

NOAA’s 2008 - Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award

Office of Naval Research, Naval Science Award - Outstanding Scientific Achievement, $75

US Army - Award of Merit for An Outstanding Project

US Metric Association - For the best use of SI, the International System of Units, in a Science Fair Project

National Society of Black Engineers - Achievement Award

Due to this achievement, he will be traveling to The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), May 11 - 17, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Centennial Boosters is holding its Annual Centennial Boosters Golf Tournament on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Hobbit's Glen Golf Club in Columbia.  We will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start with a box lunch and dinner, awards, $10,000 hole in one, silent auction and more!  Golfer registration and Sponsor forms are attached.  All proceeds are used to help fund CHS sports and other extracurricular activities.  For more information contact Neil McShane at 410-750-3785.

Download the registration form HERE, and the sponsor letter HERE.

CANS WILL BE COLLECTED DURING 2ND PERIOD CLASSES AND THE CLASS WHICH CONTRIBUTES THE MOST CANS WILL RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST!

THE CANS WILL BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FISH ORGANIZATION OF HOWARD COUNTY WHICH WILL THEN DISTRIBUTE THEM WHERE NEEDED! START MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD! BRING IN A CAN!

The next and last "Latin Advancement Committee" meeting will be held on April 15th at 7pm in the Counseling center. If you have any questions, please contact Millie Diaz-Heckman @ 410-418-5254 or Teresa Norman @410-203-2814.

Thursday, April 10th is the Girls Lacrosse "LAXagna" dinner. Time: 6-8pm. Tickets are $7.00. Please come out and support the Girls Lacrosse Team

Boys Lacrosse JV Atholton 7, CHS 5

Tennis Boys CHS 3, River Hill 2
Girls River Hill 4, CHS 1

Congratulations to the Coaches Siegert and Thomas and the boys lacrosse team on winning the Karl Wolf Tournament at Howard on Saturday. They won the tournament by defeating both Huntingtown and Howard

BASEBALL CHS 3, RIVER HILL 2
JV RIVER HILL 12, CHS 2

SOFTBALL CHS 11, RIVER HILL 0
JV RIVER HILL 7, CHS 12 

 

 

Lockheed Martin Award - Division I Physical Science Grand Prize Winner, $250

NOAA’s 2008 - Taking the Pulse of the Planet Award

Office of Naval Research, Naval Science Award - Outstanding Scientific Achievement, $75

US Army - Award of Merit for An Outstanding Project

US Metric Association - For the best use of SI, the International System of Units, in a Science Fair Project

National Society of Black Engineers - Achievement Award

Due to this achievement, he will be traveling to The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), May 11 - 17, 2008, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Centennial Boosters is holding its Annual Centennial Boosters Golf Tournament on Monday, May 12, 2008 at Hobbit's Glen Golf Club in Columbia.  We will have a 1 p.m. shotgun start with a box lunch and dinner, awards, $10,000 hole in one, silent auction and more!  Golfer registration and Sponsor forms are attached.  All proceeds are used to help fund CHS sports and other extracurricular activities.  For more information contact Neil McShane at 410-750-3785.

Download the registration form HERE, and the sponsor letter HERE.

CANS WILL BE COLLECTED DURING 2ND PERIOD CLASSES AND THE CLASS WHICH CONTRIBUTES THE MOST CANS WILL RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST!

THE CANS WILL BE CONTRIBUTED TO THE FISH ORGANIZATION OF HOWARD COUNTY WHICH WILL THEN DISTRIBUTE THEM WHERE NEEDED! START MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD! BRING IN A CAN!

The next and last "Latin Advancement Committee" meeting will be held on April 15th at 7pm in the Counseling center. If you have any questions, please contact Millie Diaz-Heckman @ 410-418-5254 or Teresa Norman @410-203-2814.

Thursday, April 10th is the Girls Lacrosse "LAXagna" dinner. Time: 6-8pm. Tickets are $7.00. Please come out and support the Girls Lacrosse Team

Boys Lacrosse JV Atholton 7, CHS 5

Tennis Boys CHS 3, River Hill 2
Girls River Hill 4, CHS 1

Congratulations to the Coaches Siegert and Thomas and the boys lacrosse team on winning the Karl Wolf Tournament at Howard on Saturday. They won the tournament by defeating both Huntingtown and Howard

BASEBALL CHS 3, RIVER HILL 2
JV RIVER HILL 12, CHS 2

SOFTBALL CHS 11, RIVER HILL 0
JV RIVER HILL 7, CHS 12 

CHS Quicknotes - Spring Break Edition

CHS Quicknotes A newsletter for Centennial Students Parents and Teachers Monday March 17th, 2008 10:00 a.m.    Visit the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org, the School's Website http://www.centennialeagles.org/   or Mr. Pfieffer's page http://web.hcpss.org/~spfeifer View the latest edition of the Wingspan HERE

Updates Due to Spring Break this is the last Quicknotes until Wednesday March 26th.  Have a great break! April 2008 Eagle's Eye Download the April Eagle's Eye HERE. Date Change The Senior Takeover day has been changed to Wednesday, May 14th. Scholarship Info New scholarship info has been added to the Scholarship spreadsheet. Click HERE to download the file. After Prom Fundraiser - UNOS The After Prom Committee will hold its next meeting on Tuesday 3/25/08 at 7 p.m. in the conference room next to Student Services. All parents and students interested in helping with the After Prom Party are encouraged to join us. We need your help to make this the best After Prom Party yet! Contact Diane Standeven at dstandeven@comcast.net, Sherrye Mckay at slmckay@att.net, and Denny Donovan at thedonovans@yahoo.com if you have questions or want to help. There will be a fundraiser at Uno's in Long Gate on March 27, 2008 to benefit the After Prom Party. This fundraiser includes lunch, dinner and take-out. Please present the coupon HERE and 20% of your bill will go toward Centennial's After Prom Party. We appreciate your support! Required Safe Driving/Parking Permit Program There will be one additional session of "You are Responsible" – the Howard County Police Dept. Safe Driving program that is required for students to obtain their parking permits. The program will be held at Howard High School, in the cafeteria on Wednesday, March 26th at 7:00 pm. If your student is hoping to obtain a parking permit for the reminder of the 07/08 school year – they must stop by the front office pick up a Parking Permit Application and attend this program. District Band Festival Centennial Bands perform at the H.C.P.S.S. District Band Festival at River Hill High School- free of charge. Come out to show your support: Wind Ensemble Friday, April 4th 5pm Symphonic Band Saturday, April 5th 10 am Parents of Toddlers Linda Blakeslee, the Advanced Placement Psychology teacher, is planning an activity in her classes that pairs children between the ages of two and five with her students. The students engage the toddlers in activities that demonstrate their cognitive stage of development. She is looking for parents of toddlers who are willing to bring their children in for a class period. The child would come to the media center during one of the following times: Tuesday, April 1 from 8:25 to 9:10 am - second period Wednesday, April 2 from 9:20 to 10:05 am - third period Thursday, April 3 from 12:25 to 1:10 pm – fifth period In past years, this has been an enjoyable experience for both teenagers and toddlers. If you have a child between the ages of two and five that you would be willing to bring to Centennial during any of those times, please email Linda Blakeslee at lblakeslee@hcpss.org, letting her know which times are convenient. Parents do not have to stay during that time period, but they may if they choose.    'Til Next Time, Andi   Send Items to post to Quicknotes to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com       Save the Date Save the Date (Times in Red take place at CHS)   Sunday, March 16, 2008 Monday, March 17, 2008 Spring Break - Schools Closed Tuesday, March 18, 2008 Boys JV Lacrosse scrimmage @ South River 4:00 Spring Break - Schools Closed Wednesday, March 19, 2008 Boys V Baseball Scrimmage v McDonough 4:30 Spring Break - Schools Closed Thursday, March 20, 2008 Spring Break - Schools Closed Friday, March 21, 2008 Spring Break - Schools Closed Saturday, March 22, 2008 Sunday, March 23, 2008 Monday, March 24, 2008 Spring Break - Schools Closed Tuesday, March 25, 2008 Varsity Tennis @ Reservior 3:00 Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Boys Varsity Baseball 4:00 v Eastern Tech Boys JV Baseball 4:00 @ Eastern Tech Girls JV Softball 4:00 v Glen Burnie Girls Varsity Softball 4:00 at Glen Burnie Boys JV Lacrosse v Howard 4:00 PCBS Meeting Media Center Girls LAX Dinner 6:00- 8:00 Backstage Backers 7:00  Thursday, March 27, 2008 After Prom Fundraiser - Unos Long Gate COUPON       Send Calendar Items to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com View the full calendar on the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org under Save the Date

 

 

CHS Quicknotes - Mid Week Minders

CHS Quicknotes A newsletter for Centennial Students Parents and Teachers Wednesday February 27, 2008 10:00 a.m.    Visit the PTSA Website www.chs-ptsa.org, the School's Website http://www.centennialeagles.org/ or Mr. Pfieffer's page http://web.hcpss.org/~spfeifer View the latest edition of the Wingspan HERE

Updates Sports Information Girls Basketball: Stephen Decatur @ CHS, 5:30, Friday, 2/29 Boys Basketball: CHS @ Stephen Decatur, 5:00, Friday 2/29 Scholarships The Kiwanis Club of Columbia is seeking nominations for Columbia's Teenager of the Year. This $1,000 schololarship will be awarded to a deserving teenager for his/her academic achievements, citizenship, service in school and community, character and leadership performance. Applications are due 3/31. A letter of recommendation is needed. If you are interested, please see your Counselor, or someone who can write a letter on your behalf. The Howard County Human Rights Commission is looking for a student to serve from July 1,2008 - June 30, 2009. The student must be under age 18, have an interest in human/cival rights, and be willing to attend HRC's meetings on the third Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30p.m. Interviews will be held at 7:30 on Thursday, 4/17/08 in Columbia.. Deadline is April 4, 2008. Applications available in Student Services. The Md. Commission for Women is sponsoring Women of Tomorrow Awards. This award honors young women who have made significant and remarkable contributions to their communities. One female from gr. 9-10, and one female grade11-12 will be accepted. If you wish to be nominated, come to Student Services. Deadline is 3/21/08 Many Scholarship deadlines are approaching. Please come to Student Services to check our Scholarship Drawer!!!!!!!!!!! Study Skills: Spring, Summer, and Parent Courses The Testing, Testing Workshop for Parents of students who don't test well will meet March 11 from 7:00 - 8:30 at Centennial High School. Parents will learn the most effective strategies to help, resulting in more independence and higher performance for students on both classroom and standardized tests. The fee is $85 and the second parent is free. Spring High School Study Skills classes meet from March 26 - April 16, and again from April 23 - May 14 from 6:30 - 8:30 at Centennial High School. The fee is $175 and includes the Study for Success DVD. Summer Study Skills is now a 5-day course. High School classes start the weeks of August 4 and August 11, and meet from 12 noon to 2 pm. The fee is $185 and includes the Study for Success DVD. All classes meet at Centennial High School. To register go to www.Stresslesstests.org, or contact Betty Caldwell at 410 740-4659 or at Bcaldwell@comcast.net. Middle School classes are also available. 'Til Next Time, Andi Send Items to post to Quicknotes to chsquicknotes@yahoo.com