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 Dolphin Families,

We hope that everyone is staying safe and warm. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students on Monday!! Please make note of the dates below for the upcoming school week. School is closed on Wednesday, February 4th. Students will be dismissed early on Thursday, February 5th and Friday, February, 6th for parent teacher conferences. Conference scheduling is open until 4:00 today. If you have not already done so, please schedule a conference with your child’s math teacher.

Shout-out to our incredible Day Chief, Mr. Howard Moore & Ms. Sharlene Reed! ❄️👏

Thank you for your hard work and dedication during the snow cleanup. Your early mornings, long hours, and attention to safety ensured our school was ready and welcoming for students and staff. We truly appreciate all you do—especially when the weather doesn’t cooperate! Centennial Lane looks amazing!!

This week, we proudly celebrate National School Counseling Week. We are proud to celebrate Ms. Doyle, our amazing school counselor, and the incredible impact she has on our school community. Ms. Doyle supports our students with care, compassion, and dedication—helping them grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Her calm presence, thoughtful guidance, and unwavering advocacy ensure that every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. We are so grateful for all that she does for our students, families, and staff each day.

Warmly,

Debra A. Anoff, Principal

Siobhan Drumgoole, Assistant Principal

February

• 3-PTA General Meeting (hybrid) 7pm
• 4- Schools Closed for students-Professional Learning Day
• 5-Elementary School Parent/Teacher Conferences-3 hour Early Dismissal
• 6-Elementary School Parent/Teacher Conferences-3 hour Early Dismissal
• 9- Report Cards Issued at 4:00pm
• 10-CHS Jazz Feeder Concert featuring the CLES Jazz Band, as well as other CHS feeder schools. CHS Auditorium 7pm
• 12 - PTA Family Fit Night
• 16-Schools & Offices Closed, President's Day
• 17-Schools & Offices Closed, Lunar New Year

March

• 3 - Professional Learning/Work & Wellness Day, schools close 3 hours early (12:15 p.m.)
• 20 - Professional Work & Development Day, schools closed

March 30th - April 6th - Spring Break, schools closed

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Spanish

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Korean

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Urdu

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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.

Calendars in Spanish, Chinese, and Korean

西班牙语日历

스페인어로 된 달력

February 5th and 6th are designated for Parent Teacher Conferences this year. We will be holding 15-minute conferences. Parent Teacher Conferences are a terrific opportunity for staff and parents to partner together for each child’s success. All conferences will be held with your child’s Math teacher. Below are the details about how they will be held based on the date of the conference.

PLEASE NOTE: Report Cards will now be available February 9th at 4pm.

Thursday, February 5th:

- Conferences from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. will be IN PERSON at CLES.

- Conferences starting at 3:30 p.m. will be VIRTUAL. A Google link will be sent.

Friday, February 6th:

- ALL Conferences from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. will be VIRTUAL - A Google Meet link will be sent.

The Google Meet link will be sent to you with your confirmation email. If you have questions, please email your child’s math teacher.

*Some teachers may have alternative schedules based on their individual availability, so times may slightly vary.

If your conference is virtual, once you enter the Google link, you will be put in a “holding space” until the teacher admits you. Because many conferences will be back-to-back, please only log on one minute before your designated time. If you have technology challenges, check your email, as your child’s teacher will reach out to you that way. You can also log in to our CLES Help Desk at https://meet.google.com/vmt-zuei-qst for assistance.

Scheduling Conferences:

Beginning Thursday, January 22 at 8:00 am, you can log into HCPSS Connect to view and select from the time slots provided by the teacher for conferences. Step-by-step directions are below. If you do not have access to HCPSS Connect, please call the school for assistance at 410-313-2800.

Directions to Select a Conference Time:

Login to hcpss.org/connect

Select Conference from the left-side choices

Select Parent Scheduled Conferences at the top right

Select a time slot for your conference

You will have access through Friday, January 30 at 4:00 p.m. to schedule your child’s conference by logging into HCPSS Connect.

Related Arts Virtual Conference Office Hours

Below are the Virtual office hours scheduled for each of our Related Arts teachers.

Mrs. Beyer Virtual on Feb 5th from 4-5

Conferences Office Hour Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wqa-bqvf-idk

Mrs. Kallemyn Virtual on Feb 6th from 1:15-2:15

Conferences Office Hour Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/tyg-cemt-eun

Mr. Kilberg Virtual on Feb 5th from 4:00-5:00

Conferences Office Hour Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wqa-bqvf-idk

Mr. Henley Virtual on Feb 6th from 1:30-2:30

Conferences Office Hour Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hhx-izfk-yiz

Mr. Long Virtual Feb 6th from 1:30-2:30

Conferences Office Hour Google Meet joining info

https://meet.google.com/otw-qkbs-chc

Ms. Thomas Virtual Feb 6th from 5:00-:00 pm

Conferences Office Hour Google Meet joining info

https://meet.google.com/jzd-xbzm-piv

Mr. Pusloskie, Mr Watts and Mr. Cicmanec Virtual Feb 5th 3:30-4:30

Conferences Office Hour Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/whh-ossp-fsx

Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Travers Virtual on Friday Feb 6 from 1-2.

Conferences Office Hour Google Meet joining info

Mr.Hopkins- meet.google.com/nxy-asuc-zvi

Mr. Travers- TraversArtFebOHH

Starting this month, students in grades 1-5 will take the Measured Academic Progress (MAP) assessment. The MAP window runs through March 6th. Each grade level team will send out messages letting parents know the exact dates for testing. The data from the MAP assessment will help schools and teachers measure your student’s academic progress. The MAP test does not affect grades and the difficulty adjusts depending on how your child responds. It is normal for students to only answer about half the questions correctly. To learn more about the MAP assessment, please visit: https://www.nwea.org/the-map-suite/common-questions-families/. Please make sure your child has headphones at school since they will be used for testing throughout the school year.

HCPSS will be offering SPACE parent groups this spring starting in March. This group is for parents who would like help supporting their children with anxiety and school avoidance. Parents can self-register through the link on the HCPSS News Announcement or the QR code on the flyer.

HCPSS families are invited to attend the 2026 Family Academy Conference on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:30–8:30 pm at Long Reach High School. This free, districtwide event brings families, educators, and community partners together for an evening of learning, connection, and support. Families can enjoy a light dinner, a community resource fair, interactive workshops focused on academic achievement and well-being, and free childcare. Workshops will include topics such as college and career readiness, special education supports, curriculum updates, and hands-on learning strategies for use at home. Interpretation services will be available. For additional information, please contact BSAP Supervisor, Nicole Brown.

Register online: EnglishLinks to an external site., EspañolLinks to an external site., 中文Links to an external site., 한국어Links to an external site.

Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2026? Please save the date and join us for an upcoming Road to Kindergarten parent information session.

In the event that schools need to close early due to an unexpected weather event, please be sure to share with your child how he/she will go home if it is different than their normal dismissal routine.
All parents were asked to indicate how children are to go home in the event of an emergency/unscheduled closing when they completed their Family File information in August or September.

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.

Family Fit Night

Thursday 2/12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE! Get ready to move, stretch, and have fun together at our first annual FAMILY FIT NIGHT! This special evening brings together students, families, and staff for a night of fitness, laughter, and community spirit. Participate in up to four 25-minute breakout sessions on topics such as: aerial yoga, HIIT, kids yoga, Cross Fit, taekwondo, strength training, Zumba, nutrition, injury prevention, badminton, tennis, and more! More details coming soon, including a RSVP form + interest survey. For questions, please email Health@clespta.org. Visit the PTA event page for more information.

Order a Yearbook Today!

Saturday 2/28 is DEADLINE

Parents! Don’t miss out on ordering a yearbook for your kids! The deadline to order is Feb. 28, 2026. Visit the PTA Yearbook page to order a yearbook, and to upload candid pic submissions to be included in the yearbook layout. https://www.clespta.org/yearbook

BMMS/CLES International Fest

Saturday 4/11 from 12:00-2:30 p.m.

The CLES PTA will join with the Burleigh Manor Middle School (BMMS) PTA to co-host this year’s International Festival Family Event, which will occur on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 12-2:30 p.m. at BMMS. The event will include: cultural performances, a fashion show, table displays, food tasting, and other activities which celebrate the rich cultural heritages and diversity of CLES & BMMS families. To aid the planning committee, all families are asked to please complete this BMMS/CLES International Fest - Family Interest Survey (Google Form) to indicate your family’s interest in participating in the event, including the cultural performances. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.

Share Your Winter Dance Photos

Thank you for coming to the CLES PTA Winter Dance last Friday night, Jan. 16th. Congratulations to the hula hoop champions for each grade level! The PTA wants to post pictures from the dance on the bulletin board in the CLES front lobby. If you would like to submit pictures for the bulletin board, please email those pictures to social@clespta.org (or “share” with social@clespta.org using your smartphone photo app). And don’t forget to upload photos to our Yearbook submission page: https://www.clespta.org/yearbook.

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ADVOCACY SECTION (Stay connected)

Howard County PTACHC (PTA Council of Howard County)

Budget:

Superintendent Barnes is presented his budget request at the 1/8/2025 BoE meeting. Additional dates and public hearings are listed on our PTA advocacy page.

Effective Advocacy for Budget/School Funding:

Superintendent Barnes attended the 1/5/2026 PTACHC meeting. When asked how we can most effectively advocate for school funding, he recommended asking for dollars that we can use toward interventions and support in math and reading.

1. Write to council members and the executive. Follow up with phone calls.

2. Attend public hearings or write in testimony at BudgetTestimony@howardcountymd.gov.

3. Important dates can be found on our PTA advocacy page.

4. Email your state senators and delegates.

More info: https://www.clespta.org/advocacy

Questions: contact our PTACHC chairs at ptachc@clespta.org

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Howard County SECAC (Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee)

SECAC is a parent-driven advisory council advocating for special education issues in HCPSS. It collaborates with community groups to enhance special education services and outcomes. All community members are welcome to attend the SECAC monthly meetings. SECAC also regularly appears before the Howard County Board of Education to ensure the voices of students with disabilities, their families, and educators are heard at the decision-making table.

More info: https://www.clespta.org/sped

Questions: contact our SECAC chair Shirley at SECAC@clespta.org

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PTA Committee Leads Needed

• Spring Fair Chairs (all levels of commitment)

• Communications (ongoing - newsletters, etc.)

• Treasurer (ongoing)

• Community Outreach (flexible commitment)

• International Festival (April)

• Fundraising Chair (ongoing)

• And more…just ask!

Without you, these events can’t happen. Reach out to learn more about these roles or any others: Questions@clespta.org

The PTA Website is linked HERE.

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.