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

Dear Centennial Lane Community,

April 1–5 is National Assistant Principal’s Week. We will proudly celebrate Mrs. Drumgoole during the week we return from Spring Break, April 6–10. In celebration of Mrs. Drumgoole, please feel free to send her an email message, stop by to recognize her many contributions, or have your child write her a note or card.

I would like to begin by expressing my heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Drumgoole for all that she does to support our students, staff, and families. Her unwavering commitment to creating a positive, nurturing environment and shaping our school culture has not gone unnoticed.

April is also School Library Month, and I would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of our Library Media team—Mrs. Beyer, Mrs. Kallemyn, and Mrs. DeBoy. Each day, they support our students in becoming thoughtful, responsible users of information, curate a diverse and engaging collection of resources, and promote meaningful integration of technology into learning. Thank you all for everything you do to inspire and empower our students!

Our next Dolphin Detail will be shared on Friday, April 10, 2026.

As we head into Spring Break, we want to thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout this school year. The past few months have been filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences, and we are incredibly proud of all that our students have accomplished.

Spring Break is a wonderful opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. Whether you are traveling or staying close to home, we hope you find time to relax and create joyful memories.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 6, 2026 as we begin the final 41 days of the school year—a time that will be filled with continued learning, celebrations, and achievements.

With Dolphin Pride,

Debra A. Anoff, Principal

Siobhan Drumgoole, Assistant Principal

March 30th - April 5th- Spring Break, schools closed -UPDATED

April

• 6-School Reopen after Spring Break UPDATED
• 7-PTA Meeting
• 10-SPIRIT DAY-Wear Grade Color or CLES Wear
• 11- CANCELLED PTA International Festival
• 14-End of 3rd Quarter
• 15-3hr Early Dismissal-CLES dismisses at 12:10 pm UPDATED
• 22-Report Cards Issued online @4pm
• 23-PTA Science Fair Registrations due
• 25- PTA Earth Day Garden Cleanup
• 28 & 29- Spring Portraits & Class Pictures-Schedule will be shared closer to picture day.
• 30- PTA Science Fair

May

• 5- PTA Meeting
• 6-Walk & Wheel Wednesday
• 6-Band and Orchestra Concert for Students
• 6-Spring Evening Band Concert 6:30 PM @CHS
• 7-Spring Evening Orchestra Concert 6:30 PM @ CHS
• 13-Chorus Concert for Students
• 14-CLES Field Day
• 15-Spring Choral Concert 6:30 PM @CHS
• 16-CLES PTA Spring Fair & Silent Auction
• 25-Memorial Day-Schools & Offices Closed
• 27-Eid al-Adha-Schools & Offices Closed

June

• 2-CLES Spring Showcase Concert 6:30 PM @ CHS - more info coming soon
• 3-CLES 5th gr. Music Department Pancake Breakfast- more info coming soon
• 3-PTA Walk & Wheel Wednesday
• 5-5th Gr. Simulated Congressional Hearing
• 8-UPDATED-Full Day of School
• 15-5th Gr. Promotion Ceremony-9:15 am more info coming soon
• 16-3 hr Early Dismissal-CLES Dismisses @ 12:15 pm
• 17- 3 hr Early Dismissal-CLES Dismisses @ 12:15 pm
• 18-Last Day of School 3 hr Early Dismissal-CLES Dismisses @ 12:15 pm
• 19-Juneteenth School Offices Closed
• 23-Primary Election DAy-School Offices Closed

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There will be no printed 2025-2026 calendars. Staff, students, and families may add our online calendar to their own mobile/online calendar by

1. Going to https://www.hcpss.org/calendar/
2. Scrolling down to Subscribing to a Calendar
3. Right-clicking on the calendar you wish to subscribe to
4. Selecting Copy Link Location/Address/Shortcut
5. Adding to your calendar of choice (See your calendar for specifics on adding a new calendar)

You also may view and/or download printable PDFs of the full calendar and/or important dates only. Updates to the PDFs will be noted on the HCPSS calendar page.

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

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Upcoming MCAP Testing Schedule at CES for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Students:

Centennial Lane students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will take the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) in both ELA and Math. The MCAP provides information to educators, parents, and the public on student progress towards proficiency on the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards. For more information, visit https://www.hcpss.org/academics/testing/mcap/.

The MCAP assessment window is Monday, April 6th - Friday, May 29th. Specific testing dates are listed below for each grade level. Please make every effort to have your child attend school on testing days and to refrain from scheduling any appointments during these times to minimize missing instruction due to make-up testing. There is no need to study for the MCAP. To prepare, have your child get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Thanks so much. We appreciate your partnership.

MCAP ELA

3rd Grade: April 21, 22, 24, 27

4th Grade: April 9, 10, 13, 14

5th Grade: April 13, 14, 16, 17

MCAP Math

3rd Grade: May 5, 6, 7, 8

4th Grade: April 27, 28, 30, May 1

5th Grade: April 28, 29, 30, May 4

Interested in accessing your child's MAP Report? HCPSS' Help Page will walk you through the steps. Any questions, please contact your child's classroom teacher or our Assistant Principal, Siobhan Drumgoole.

The HCPSS Pre-K program is provided, per Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) regulations, to any child who meets first priority criteria (income eligible, homelessness, and foster care). This eligibility is based on information submitted on the HCPSS Pre-K Early Admission application and the supporting documentation that is provided.

The Pre-K application will be available online for families beginning Monday, March 9, at 9:00 am. The online application is the preferred method of submission. However, families may request a downloadable application by emailing hcpss_pk@hcpss.org.

For more information on Pre-K Eligibility and Requirements, please visit the HCPSS website Pre-K Registration page here.

Brainfuse HelpNow is now available 24/7 for all library users, expanding access beyond the previous 2 p.m.–midnight live tutoring hours. This means students and caregivers can connect with live online tutoring and academic support anytime that fits their schedule. Brainfuse HelpNow is available on the HCLS website, and video and written instructions on how to use the resource are available here. First-time users will need to create a username and password.

As a reminder, for the safety and security of our students and staff, all visitors must sign in at the Sign-In computer located in the front lobby 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.

Drop your items in our yellow donation bins! Our donation box collects clothing, shoes, and textiles, and Centennial Lane earns money based on the total weight collected each month.

Please note: All donations must be bagged before being placed in the bin.

Parents can email CLESabsence@hcpss.org to report a student’s absence. Please include your child(ren)’s full name, parent’s/guardian’s full name and phone number, the date your child(ren) was absent and the reason. Parents may instead choose to send in a paper excuse note to their child’s teacher with the same information when the student returns to school.

For families requesting local discretionary absences, please complete a Local Discretionary Absence Request Form and submit it to the front office at least one week in advance.

In alignment w/ Policy 10010, the following announcements have been approved by the Public Information Office for distribution.

The below community notices are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the HCPSS.