Centennial Newsletter 10.2.25

Dear Parents and Guardians,

In Plano ISD, we believe that kindness and courage should guide how we treat one another. That is why we are launching our Kindness & Upstander Campaign this October during National Bullying Prevention Month.

What Is an Upstander? An upstander is someone who recognizes when something is wrong and chooses to act, especially when they see someone being bullied or excluded. Unlike a bystander who sees bullying but stays silent, an upstander speaks up with kindness and confidence, stands by the person being hurt and tells a trusted adult when needed.

Why It Matters: Children who are taught to be upstanders build empathy and courage, help create a safer and more welcoming school, and are more likely to seek help when they need to. Our goal is to empower students to model respect, show compassion, and stand up for what is right, whether that is addressing bullying, shutting down unkind behavior, or supporting a classmate in need.

Here is how you can partner with us at home:

• Talk with your child about what it means to be an upstander, not a bystander.

• Celebrate acts of kindness your child shows to others.

• Encourage your child to use their voice when they see something that is not right.

• Visit the Plano ISD website for district guidance on addressing bullying, harassment and all forms of hate

Together, we can create a culture of respect and courage that will carry our students through school and into life. Thank you for partnering with us to model the values we want for all our children.

Sincerely,

Sara Stewart

Principal

Hi Centennial Families,

A huge thank you to all the parents, families, and volunteers who helped making the Book Fair and Lunch With a Loved One such a wonderful success!

From helping students to shop, joining us for lunch, and even purchasing items for the teacher's wish lists, your support truly made a difference. Our kids loved the excitement, and our teachers felt so appreciated thanks to your generosity.

We are so grateful to this amazing community. Thank you for always showing up for our kids and our school!

With appreciation,

Centennial PTA

To keep kids motivated, Centennial students can participate in one or more of our fun reading challenges:

• 40 Book Challenge: Yearlong challenge that encourages students to read a wide variety of books

• Little Maverick: Reading list of graphic novels designed for children in grades K-5.

• Texas 2 x 2: Beautifully illustrated, often humorous and instructive volumes are the best of recent books meant for children 2 years old to grade two.

• Texas Bluebonnet: The titles on the list offer students in third through sixth grades quality fiction and nonfiction literature to be read for pleasure.