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

As a CLES Staff, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing CLES PTA for sponsoring today’s Cultural Arts assemblies. Our students were thoroughly entertained and mesmerized by Ball in the House, a talented a cappella group from Boston, MA. It was truly a special treat for everyone and a wonderful way to celebrate the arts at CLES.

It’s hard to believe this is the final Dolphin Detail of the calendar year! We have two exciting days of school left, filled with meaningful learning and fun activities to send us off into winter break.

As we wrap up 2025, we want to express our deepest gratitude to you. Centennial Lane Elementary is an incredible place because of the families and friends who support us. Your unique talents, time, and generosity enrich our students’ lives every single day.

In the spirit of the holidays, we hope you experience the joy and peace that make this time of year so special. Our children remind us daily of the bright possibilities the future holds, and we are truly honored to work with them.

Wishing the entire Centennial Lane community a safe, happy, and relaxing holiday season.

Warmly,

Debra A. Anoff, Principal

Siobhan Drumgoole, Assistant Principal

December

• 24-Winter Break-Schools closed, reopens January 5, 2026

January

• 5-School reopens from Winter Break
• 13-4th & 5th Gr. Chorus Concert @ CHS begins at 6:30 pm
• 16 - PTA Winter Dance
  
• 19-Schools & Offices Closed-Martin Luther King Jr. Observance
• 22-Professional Learning Day-3 hr Early Dismissal (12:15 pm)
• 26-Professional Work Day-Schools Closed for students

February

• 12- PTA Family Fit Night

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Spanish

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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

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The HCPSS News email to families will not be issued during winter break. Families may find pertinent news and information on the HCPSS website (www.hcpss.org) and the HCPSS News site (news.hcpss.org).

As we continue to experience snowy winter conditions, we want to remind families and students of the importance of staying safe on school grounds. Students are expected to stay out of the snow and refrain from throwing snow or ice, especially during arrival and dismissal times.

Recently, a student was accidentally injured during dismissal after being struck by ice. While the injury was minor, it serves as an important reminder that situations can become unsafe very quickly, even when actions may seem harmless.

We appreciate your support in reinforcing these expectations with your children and partnering with us to ensure a safe environment for all members of our CLES community. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe this winter!

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.

The HCPSS Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy Spring Session is approaching! The BSAP Saturday Math Academy will offer an in-person enrichment program for Howard County Public School System students in all levels of math for grades 3-12, based on course availability. Registration will take place online on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9:00 am until capacity is reached. Class space is limited. Families can register by accessing the HCPSS Connect Website on the registration date. For more information, please visit HCPSS News.

Flyers for distribution:

BSAP SMA Spring 2026 Flyer (English)

BSAP SMA Spring 2026 Flyer (Spanish)

BSAP SMA Spring 2026 Flyer (Chinese)

BSAP SMA Spring 2026 Flyer (Korean)

January 2026 – Music Department Practice-A-Thon Fundraiser

Throughout January, our Band, Orchestra, and Chorus students will participate in a month-long Practice-A-Thon. This event encourages consistent practice while raising funds to support instruments, music, and program needs across the CLES music department. More information will be shared soon!

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.

Yearbook SY2025-2026

• Check it off your list early and order your yearbook NOW! (Last day Feb 28, 2026)

• Please help us out and submit your candid photos soon after each school or PTA event

• Click link for more details, including how to order/submit and the rules for candid photos: https://www.clespta.org/yearbook

International Festival - NEED VOLUNTEERS NOW OR NEED TO CANCEL

We are in desperate need of volunteers to be on the planning committee for International Festival early next year. We may need to cancel certain events like the fashion show or performances if we do not fill these needs ASAP. We are already behind vs. where we were last year. Please email Volunteer@clespta.org if interested.

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Family Fit Night
Thursday 2/12 Time TBD
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Get ready to move, stretch, and have fun together at this year's Family Fit Night! We're looking for volunteers to lead 30 minute fitness/wellness sessions or host an information table. See our website for more info: www.clespta.org/events-list/family-fit-night

If interested in volunteering to lead a session, please email Health@clespta.org

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ADVOCACY SECTION (Stay connected)

Howard County PTACHC (PTA Council of Howard County)

Next PTACHC Meeting: Open to the public. Jan 5, 7:30 p.m. in the Homewood Center Cafeteria

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

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

• THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2026 – 4 PM - Presentation of Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Operating Budget
• THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 - 1-5 PM – Work Session I – *Supt. Proposed FY 2027 Operating Budget
• THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 - 1-5 PM – Work Session II – *Supt. Proposed FY 2027 Operating/Capital Budgets
• THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026 – REGULAR BOARD MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING I ON SUPERINTENDENT’S PROPOSED FY27 OPERATING BUDGET/CAPITAL BUDGET

• THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026, 1-5 PM –Work Session III – *Supt. Proposed FY 2027 Operating/Capital Budgets
• THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026, 1 PM - Public Work Session IV - *Supt. Proposed FY27 Operating/Capital Budgets
• THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026 - REGULAR BOARD MEETING & BUDGET DELIBERATIONS OF FY27 OPERATING & CAPITAL BUDGETS & FY27-32 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
• TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2026, 4:30 PM – Virtual Adoption of FY27 Operating & Capital Budgets & FY27-32 Capital Improvement Program

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Howard County SECAC (Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee)

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

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.