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

Centennial Lane Elementary School is filled with pride and gratitude this week as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students, staff, and families!

A huge THANK YOU goes out to our amazing PTA, especially Mrs. Ruppersberger and Mrs. Yang, for chairing this year’s Science/STEM Fair. Their hard work and dedication created an engaging, exciting, and well-attended event that truly showcased the curiosity and creativity of our students. From innovative experiments to thoughtful investigations, the evening was a wonderful celebration of student learning and discovery.

We also want to recognize and thank all of our CLES students who participated in the Science Fair. Your projects were outstanding! We were so impressed by your effort, problem-solving, and enthusiasm for science. You made us proud with your creativity and commitment to learning.

Hats off as well to our talented 5th grade students who participate in Band, Orchestra, and Chorus! Today’s performance at Savage Mill was absolutely fantastic. Our students represented Centennial Lane beautifully as they shared their gifts of music with the community. Their hard work, confidence, and joy were evident in every note.

We are so incredibly grateful to Mr. Henley, Ms. Lahan, and Mr. Long for all they do and all they give to our students here at Centennial Lane Elementary School. Their dedication to fostering a love of music and helping our students shine is truly appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who continues to make Centennial Lane such a special place to learn, grow, and celebrate success together!

With appreciation and Dolphin Pride,

Debra A. Anoff, Principal

Siobhan Drumgoole, Assistant Principal

May

• 4-8 Staff Appreciation Week
• 5- PTA Meeting 6:30pm CLES blacktop (Meet with Principal Anoff and vote for next year’s PTA exec board!)
• 6-Walk & Wheel Wednesday
• 6-Band and Orchestra Concert for Students
• 6-Spring Evening Band Concert 6:30 PM @CHS
• 7-Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day-Wear Green
• 7-Spring Evening Orchestra Concert 6:30 PM @ CHS
• 8 - Fair Friday - Wear red clothing or CLES Spirit wear to enter the raffle
  
• 13-Chorus Concert for Students
• 14-CLES Field Day
• 15 - Fair Friday - Wear red clothing or CLES Spirit wear to enter the raffle
  
• 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
• 6-PTA 5th Gr. End-of-Year Party
• 8-UPDATED-Full Day of School
• 12-2nd Gr. End of Year Celebration-More info coming soon
• 12-3rd Gr. End of Year Celebration-More info coming soon
• 15-5th Gr. Promotion Ceremony-9:15 am more info coming soon
• 15-1st Gr End of Year Celebration-More info coming soon
• 15-4th Gr. End of Year Celebration-More info coming
• 16-3 hr Early Dismissal-CLES Dismisses @ 12:15 pm
• 16-Kindergarten End Of Year Program and Picnic-More info coming soon!
• 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
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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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We would like to celebrate our Battle of the Books teams for their outstanding efforts. These students dedicated months to reading, preparing, and collaborating in anticipation of last Friday evening’s competition at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Their commitment, teamwork, and enthusiasm for reading were evident throughout the event, and they represented our school with pride. We are incredibly proud of each of you!

CLES ROCKED the Night:

Best Costume:

Second Place - Bubble Brew Brilliance Brigade

Best Team Name:

Second Place- Goddesses of the Golden Pages

Best Team Poster:

First Place- Taco ‘Bout Books

Sportsmanship:

First Place- Book Stealing Bobots

Silver Medal (90-94% correct):

Book Pirates

Dumbledore’s Army

Taco ‘Bout Books

Gold Medal (95% correct):

Goddesses of the Golden Pages

Life of a BookGirl

A GREAT BIG thanks to Mrs. Beyer for spearheading this amazing program! Thank you to Ms. Dignan, Ms. Vielandi, all our team coaches, and supporting family members for coming out to support our teams! A special thanks to our very own Mrs. Jennifer Graves for coaching a team! Finally, than you to Mrs. DeBoy and Mrs. Kallemyn for helping with our Mock Battle of the Books.

Go Dolphins!

Just a reminder that as we begin the 4th quarter, it is important for students to arrive at school on time each day. Recently, we have seen an increase in students arriving after the late bell. Prompt arrival helps students start their day smoothly and ensures they do not miss valuable instructional time.

As a reminder, students are expected to be in their classrooms by 8:45 a.m. If you arrive at 8:45 a.m. or later, parents should escort their students into the building and sign them in.

We appreciate your support in helping all students finish the school year strong.

We kindly ask for your cooperation during student pick-up to help ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone in our school community.

Please be mindful not to park too close to the ends of neighbors’ driveways or block access in any way while picking up students in the neighborhoods surrounding our school. Additionally, we ask that you do not use private driveways to turn around or park while waiting for students. Our neighbors rely on clear access to their homes, and your courtesy is greatly appreciated.

When parking along the street, please follow all posted regulations, avoid double parking, and be considerate of traffic flow and pedestrian safety.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us maintain a positive relationship with our neighbors and a safe dismissal process for all students.

We’re excited to invite parents to be part of our upcoming Field Day at CLES! Volunteers can assist with running activity stations, helping keep events organized, and cheering on our students. Whether you can join us for a short time or the whole event, your support makes a big difference. If you would like to volunteer, you will also need to complete the volunteer training found here.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please sign up for an activity or to help deliver water using the link below:

CLES Field Day Sign Up

You must be pre-registered as a volunteer to attend the field day event and are required to sign-in at the table on the blacktop. Parents will not be authorized to only watch the festivities. Parent volunteers may not bring younger siblings with them. We encourage families to allow students to go home by their usual means at the end of the day, in order to avoid long lines or delays in the office area.

MSDE will host virtual Math Policy Family Information Sessions in June 2026 to support family understanding of upcoming mathematics initiatives and updates for the 2026–2027 school year. Participants must register in advanceLinks to an external site. to receive session links. Click hereLinks to an external site. for details and dates/times.

Calling all rising 4th and 5th graders! CLES Band registration is just around the corner! Students in 3rd and 4th grade will attend a band assembly on Wednesday, May 20 to learn about the band program and hear all of the instruments offered. Registration will open at 4pm on May 20. Sign-up as soon as you can before spots fill up! To get started, I invite you to explore the following links on the band website:

CLES Feeder Schools

Learn about the amazing programs in middle and high school! If your student starts now, they will be a part of these as well!

Band Opportunities at CLES

Why Band?

Learn about why it is important to play an instrument.

CLES Band Homepage

Here, you will find where the registration link will appear, as well as the instruments offered and demonstration videos.

As we approach band registration, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Henley with any questions at brandon_henley@hcpss.org

• Make Your Voice Heard! Your Opinion Matters!: Parents and guardians of children receiving special education and related services were mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage paid envelope by Friday, June 5, 2026. The survey can also be completed onlineLinks to an external site.. Your feedback will help guide efforts to improve special education and related services in HCPSS. Your voice can make a real difference for your child and many other children across the state of Maryland.

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 Math

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

5th Grade: 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.

Drop your items in our white 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.

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.

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.

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.