Centennial Lane Elementary:

Centennial Lane Elementary School

Mrs. Debra Anoff, Principal

Mrs. Siobhan Drumgoole, Assistant Principal

3825 Centennial Lane

Ellicott City, MD 21042

(410) 313-2800

(410) 313-2804 - Fax

(410) 313-1710 (Health Room)

Student Hours: 8:45a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

cles.hcpss.org

At CLES, we understand that getting everyone to school on time each morning takes planning, patience, and flexibility. We recognize that our car rider line can become quite long, and we know that families sometimes find themselves waiting in line, which can result in students arriving after the start of the school day. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work together to ensure all students have a successful start to their day.

As a reminder, all students should be inside the building, in their classrooms, and ready to learn by the 8:45 a.m. late bell. Once the late bell rings, students must be escorted into the building by a parent or guardian and signed in at the front office.

Please also keep in mind that if you are entering the car loop at approximately 8:43 or 8:44 a.m., your child will not have enough time to exit the vehicle, enter the building, and get to their classroom by 8:45 a.m. Students must be in their classrooms and ready to learn by 8:45 a.m., not simply arriving on school grounds or entering the car loop. Students who are not in their classrooms by the late bell will be marked tardy.

It is important to clarify that, at CLES, students are designated as either bus riders or walkers. We do not have a designated "car rider" arrival group. While we understand that many families choose to drive their children to school, the car line continues to grow, and students who are not in their classrooms and ready to learn by 8:45 a.m. will be marked tardy.

There are several options families may want to consider to help ensure students arrive on time:

• Consider the bus! Having your child ride the school bus is a great way to ensure they arrive at school on time and are ready to begin their day.

• Consider walking! If your child is designated as a walker, walking to school is another wonderful option.

• Park and walk together! If you typically drive your child but would like to avoid the car line, consider parking in the neighborhood near one of the walking paths and walking your child to the building.

Our goal is to ensure every student begins the day feeling settled, prepared, and ready to learn. Those first few minutes of the school day matter!

Thank you for your continued partnership, flexibility, and understanding. We appreciate our CLES families and your support in helping every Dolphin start the day on time and ready to learn!

With Dolphin Pride,

Mrs. Debra Anoff
Principal

November

• 6- Parent/Teacher Conference SCHEDULING Opens 8am
• 10-CLES PTA Meeting
• 12-Fall Portrait Make-Up/Retakes
• 13-CLES PTA Reflections Submission Deadline
• 16-20-American Education Week-more information coming soon!
• 18-CLES PTA Gobble Gobble Give 6-7:30 pm
• 18-Gr. 3 In-House Field Trip-more info coming soon
• 19-Last day to Schedule Parent/Teacher Conferences-Closes @ 4pm
• 20-Gr. 1 Field Trip-more information coming soon
• 23-24 Parent/Teacher Conferences-3hr Early Dismissal 12:15 pm CLES Dismissal
• 25-Parent/Teacher Conferences-Schools Closed for Students
• 26-27 Thanksgiving Break-Schools & Offices Closed

December

• 8-PTA Meeting 6:30 pm
• 9- Early Dismissal-3 hrs-CLES begins dismisses at 12:10 pm
• 10-Band Winter Concert 6:30 pm @ CHS-More details coming soon
• 24-1/1/27- Winter Break-All Schools Closed

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PLEASE NOTE! The calendar is subject to change. The online calendar reflects the most recent version.

Tentative Related Arts Color Day schedule

The Howard County Mental Health Community Advisory Council was

created in 2018 in partnership with Howard County Pubic Schools and the

Howard County Local Children’s Board. The MHCAC is made up of over 180

members from the community who are interested in removing barriers

and building awareness for mental health support in Howard County for

our children and families. MHCAC Newsletter

Please sign up for donations for our annual Gobble Gobble Give - providing a warm Thanksgiving meal to local families who may otherwise go without a holiday meal or are experiencing food insecurity.

We will be collecting items November 1st through November 18th at Centennial Lane Elementary School.

This is a family friendly event! Bring the kids to pack Thanksgiving meals for families. If you are a family in need of assistance, please contact Mrs. Anoff.

Donate on Sign Up Genius: Donation sign-up here

Monetary donations open Nov. 3 and close on Nov. 13: Gobble Gobble Give Open Donation

Dear CLES Families,

We are excited to welcome you to Centennial Lane Elementary School for American Education Week, November 16–20, 2026! This special week celebrates public education and the dedicated educators who make our schools thrive. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and take a glimpse into their learning at CLES!

To help manage parking and classroom space, we have suggested grade-level visitation days and times. These dates and times are encouraged, but not required. If your personal or work schedule doesn’t allow you to visit on your child’s designated day and time, we welcome you to join us whenever you can!

Suggested Grade-Level Visit Days:

• Monday, November 16:
• Pre-K: 9:05-10:05
• Kindergarten: 9:00-10:30
• Grade 5: 11:00-12:00

• Tuesday, November 17:
• 1st Grade: 10:00-11:00

• Wednesday, November 18:
• 4th Grade: 2:00-3:00

• Thursday, November 19:
• 3rd Grade: 9:00-10:00
• 2nd Grade: 10:00-11:00

• Friday, November 20: 4th Grade

Visitor Guidelines

• Visits are for adults only; younger siblings may not attend.
• Please sign in at the front office before entering the building.

Parking Reminders

• Please be respectful of our neighbors and avoid parking in no-access zones

We look forward to opening our doors and sharing the wonderful learning happening every day at CLES. Thank you for being valued partners in your child’s education. We hope to see you during American Education Week!

Please also take time to review information shared by HCPSS below:

Due to safety concerns, parent lunch visits are no longer permitted at HCPSS schools. Given the number of parents/guardians and guests who visit schools during American Education Week (Nov. 16-20), HCPSS can only accommodate classroom visits and cannot make exceptions to allow for visits during lunch. In addition, parents/guardians are not permitted to attend recess.

Please plan American Education Week visits accordingly based on your child’s school and/or class schedule.

Thank you for your understanding. HCPSS looks forward to welcoming families during your child’s class time for American Education Week.

Warmly,

Mrs. Anoff

As the first quarter comes to an end, we encourage families to stay involved by attending parent-teacher conferences. These meetings are a great opportunity to celebrate your child’s progress and strengthen the partnership between home and school.

This year, Parent Teacher Conferences will be held November 23rd, 24th and 25th. Conferences will be 15 minutes and will be held with your child’s Homeroom/ELA teacher. Below are the details about how conferences will be held based on the date of the conference:

• Monday, November 23rd - All conferences will be in-person

• Tuesday, November 24th - All conferences will be virtual

• Wednesday, November 25th - All conferences will be virtual

If you choose a virtual conference, the Google Meet code will be included in your confirmation email. If your conference is virtual, once you enter the Google code or link, you will be put in a “holding space” until the teacher admits you. Because many conferences will be back-to-back, plan to log in only 1 one minute before your designated time. If you have technology challenges, check your email for any relevant information from the teacher.

Please note that if your child is in a 4th or 5th grade AAP math class with Mr. Pellegrino, he will hold AAP math conferences for his 4th-grade math class only. Parents who have students in Mr. Pellegrino's 5th grade AAP math class will have the opportunity to conference with him in February.

Important Scheduling Info:

• Sign-up Opens: Friday, November 6 at 8:00 AM

• Sign-up Closes: Thursday, November 19 at 4:00 PM

• Directions: How to sign up from HCPSS

We can’t wait to chat about your child’s progress and growth!

Our Lost & Found is overflowing with items! If your student is missing a jacket, water bottle, lunchbox, or other personal belongings, please encourage them to stop by the Lost & Found in the cafeteria to see if they can locate their missing item.

Please note: Any items not claimed by November 30th will be donated. Thank you for helping us reunite these items with their owners!

Anyone visiting the school, as well as volunteers or chaperones for a field trip are required to complete two training sessions.

Please follow the steps below to complete and submit the training certificates.

Step 1: Complete the required Confidentiality Training for volunteers & chaperones.

https://www.hcpss.org/parents/volunteer-information/

Step 2: Complete the Confidentiality Training Certificate to verify you completed the training. https://www.hcpss.org/f/parents/volunteer-confidentiality-certificate.pdf

Step 3: Review the Training Powerpoint about How to Report Child Abuse

MD State Law & HCPSS Policy 1030 (PDF)

• Reporting Form
• Reporting Procedure (PDF)

Step 4: Complete the Abuse Training Certificate to verify you completed the training. Abuse Training Certificate (PDF)

Step 5: Complete and submit this Volunteer & Chaperone Google form below to submit your certificates. Submit Volunteer Certificates here

As a reminder, for the safety and security of our students and staff, all visitors must enter the front office and sign in using a government-issued photo ID. Please be sure to bring your ID with you whenever you visit. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure learning environment for everyone.

PTA Volunteer Opportunities: www.clespta.org/volunteer

Explore the arts and express yourself through:

dance — choreography — film production — literature — music composition — photography — visual arts

Reflections Timeline

• Submission Deadline is November 13. https://forms.gle/hJZDobvEKyVdn6ZT6
• November – January: District/council/region PTA deadlines and review
• January – February: State PTA deadlines and review
• March – May: National PTA deadlines and review
• March 31: Student Artist Celebration in the CLES Media Center, 5-8 p.m.

Donate coats, hats, and mittens for the CLES Winter Coat Drive. Donations can be made in the box located in the entrance foyer starting Oct 26 and running through Dec 11. If you are a family in need of assistance, please contact Mrs. Anoff.

Monetary donations begin on Oct 26 and Run through Dec 11: Coat Drive Open Donation

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