Dear CSD Community,

Earlier today we experienced the vibrations from a light (reported 4.7-4.8) earthquake that occurred in the NJ area. School administrators and facility staff have walked our schools to check for any damage. There is no observable damage in any of our buildings from the earthquake at this time. An update will be provided if needed.

Sincerely,

Dana T. Bedden, Ed.D., CAA

Superintendent of Schools

There is a rare and exciting astronomical event headed our way! The solar eclipse presents a unique opportunity for students to learn about science, space, and the wonders of the natural world.

To ensure the safety of our students and staff, we have decided to dismiss school early on April 8th. The exact dismissal time will be the same as the typical CSD early dismissal schedule.

EARLY DISMISSAL SCHEDULE for SOLAR ECLIPSE*

• High School - 10:30 a.m. (No PM MBIT)

• Middle Schools - 11:00 a.m.

• Elementary Schools - 11:45 a.m.

**All elementary, middle, and high school after-school activities/events are canceled.

*The evening high school Fine Arts program will proceed as scheduled.

**NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN WITHOUT PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR**

Congrats to Mr. Keeney (WT HPE), Mr. Coller (SPED KL), and Ms. Slipp (WT BCIT) who entered the Top 5 users of the month. They join repeat top users (Ms. King (WT ART) and Ms. Buzan (KL SS)).

March was our most used Magic School month since professional development in October 2023 with 1,247 unique generations over the course of the month. That's almost DOUBLE usage in February-- and in a month made short by Spring Break! #teachersaremagic

We are excited to announce that Centennial's Transportation Department has activated the Stopfinder Application for the school district. Your email address, which you have listed in Skyward, has been added as a Stopfinder subscriber.

To activate your subscription and to view details about your student's bus transportation, please follow the below instructions.

STEP 1: Please look for an invitation email directly from Stopfinder in the email account listed in our Skyward system. That link is your personal activation link for the Stopfinder app.

STEP 2: Download the Stopfinder application for your Apple or Android phone.
STEP 3: Follow the instructional slides to learn how to use the Stopfinder application.

STEP 4: Set up, personalize, and use your Stopfinder application.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Transportation Department or visit the Transportation webpage to

The Office of Teaching and Learning is pleased to share that Centennial students will complete the 2024 Spring PSSA and Keystone Exam assessments online (the online assessment option for schools has been available since 2014). Some of the advantages of online assessment include:

• Makes assessments more accessible for diverse student populations.

• Allows students to start testing more quickly because of the opportunities to become familiar with the testing tools and that test directions are shorter than with paper tests.

• Enables students to interact with the tests using built-in features, including highlighters, calculators, and review tools.

• Increases student engagement in the assessment process.

It is essential that your child brings a fully-charged device and charger EVERY DAY of PSSA/Keystone testing. Please remind your child to charge the device after school as they charge their own personal devices (cellphones, laptops, earbuds, etc.)

The assessment dates are:

PSSA (Grades 3-8)

English Language Arts

Mathematics

Science (Gr. 4 and 8 only)

April 24, 25, and 26

April 30 and May 1

May 2

Klinger/Log College Algebra I Students: May 21 and 22

Keystone Exam

Biology

Literature

Algebra I

May 14 and 15

May 16 and 17

May 21 and 22

PASA: March 11 through May 3

Additional PA state assessment information will be shared during the week of April 8, 2024.

Centennial has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 25th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement for providing music access and education to all students.

To qualify for the Best Communities designation, CSD answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. Responses were verified by school officials and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.

Congratulations to all of our music departments and talented and budding musicians!

Dear CSD Families,

The Office of Teaching & Learning is inviting you to add your voice and provide feedback regarding our K-12 Social Studies Program Evaluation being conducted by Hanover Research.

Centennial School District (CSD) wants to capture a clear understanding of our current social studies programming and identify opportunities for improving and better aligning our social studies curriculum for grades Kindergarten through 12.

As we have done for other subjects, the Centennial School District has requested that Hanover Research evaluate the district’s K-12 Social Studies program; Hanover will submit a Capstone Report to us in June. A crucial component of that final report is a Social Studies Program Perception Survey. Centennial wants to know staff members, parents, and students (Grades 6+) perceptions of and experiences with social studies teaching and learning. Your responses will help us understand the current state of the social studies programs in our K-12 schools.

This study is for research purposes only and is anonymous, so please be candid in your responses and do not use your name or other identifying items in your open-ended responses. The survey can be accessed HERE and will close on April 5, 2024 at midnight:

https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5u3TOfCvjFcaqKW

We are grateful for your participation!

On Friday, March 22, 2024, over 100 Klinger Middle School students participated in the annual mini-THON as dancers or spectators. The Student Council and Builders Club organized the event, choosing music, dances, games, and projects to assist the dancers in lasting three hours on their feet.

All proceeds go to the Four Diamonds - a charity founded by the parents of Christopher Millard who lost his life to cancer. Four Diamonds is on a mission to conquer childhood cancer.

This charity covers 100 percent of all medical expenses related to cancer care not covered by insurance for eligible Four Diamonds children. Because of the community’s steady and generous support, Four Diamonds has assisted 100 percent of the childhood cancer patients who have been treated at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital.

Since its creation in 1972, Four Diamonds has helped more than 4,800 children and families and supported a diverse platform of childhood cancer research at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine, seeking improved treatments and cures to benefit kids around the world.

Collectively, the Klinger community raised $ 6,712.00+ for the Four Diamonds Foundation. Our top three fundraisers were Giulana Lynch, Nicoletta Vafiadis, and Gavin Sanders. Congratulations to all the dancers! FTK (For the Kids)

The Valley Forge Alumnae recently sponsored a research contest highlighting the contributions made by African American Patriots during the American Revolutionary War. Students from Bucks, Chester and Montgomery Counties in grades 6-8 had the opportunity to submit research in the form of an original essay, poem, song, rap, or play in written or video form. All Log College Students through Social Studies classes had the opportunity to enter this contest voluntarily. 7th Grade student, Chiamaka Uzonwone was one of three winners throughout the counties receiving a $150 cash prize. Log is very proud of Chiamaka and her recognition. Keep on writing!!

Here is Chiamaka’s submission.

Davis Elementary sent 5 teams of students to this year's Reading Olympics! Thank you to Mrs. Shepper for spearheading the Reading Olympics at Davis, along with the Davis teachers who support the students participating in this great competition. We are proud of all of you!

Before Spring Break, a group of 7th and 8th-grade girls had the opportunity to visit Princeton University for the Young Women in STEM Conference. At the start of the day, students listened to a presentation from Dr. Tania Lombrozo, the Director of Cognitive Science at Princeton University. Dr. Lombrozo shared her research on how the brain processes information and told stories about the challenges she has faced as a woman in a scientific field. Next, the Log students took part in a real Chemistry lesson in one of the Princeton lecture halls. After the Chemistry lesson, they sat in on a career panel. The panel included biochemical engineers, nuclear physicists, and aerospace scientists! Finally, the girls ended their day with all kinds of hands-on science activities. It was an amazing experience!

On Thursday, April 4th, Willow Dale's three Reading Olympics teams traveled to Central Bucks School District to compete in the 2024 Reading Olympics competition. The students met after school to prepare, reading many of the 25 pre-selected books on the Reading Olympics list. After competing in three rounds of trivia questions, our "Royal Readers" received a blue ribbon, our "Fiction Addiction" received a blue ribbon, and our "Masters of Chapters" received a yellow ribbon. Thank you to all our staff who helped out at the competition. What a great night to celebrate our love of reading!

Former William Tennent High School alum Dawson Pierson, a standout defensive back from the class of 2019, has achieved a significant milestone in his football career. Pierson was recently drafted to play as a defensive back for the Oldenburg Knights in the German Football League GFL2.

Pierson's journey to this point has been marked by dedication, hard work, and a passion for the game. After graduating from William Tennent High School, Pierson continued to pursue his football career at Vermont State University. He became an integral part of The Castleton Spartans football team, representing the university in the highly competitive NCAA Division III.

Dawson's journey from high school standout to professional football player is a testament to his determination and perseverance. Congratulations to Dawson Pierson on this incredible accomplishment, and best wishes for a successful season and career with the Oldenburg Knights!

March Madness was another smashing success across all three of our elementary schools. Many students participated and the championships were played on the afternoon of 4/2/24. Congratulations to all the finalists particularly the boys' champions "Mickey D's Dunks" and and girls' champions "Hoop There It Is" teams from Davis!

Klinger Middle School is proud to present the wonderful and talented musician who participated in the 2024 BCMEA Music Festival. The students learned so much and made great music!

Violin - Sofia Kravchenko

Flute - Yuliana Santillan-Ramos

Clarinet - Max Zielinski

Clarinet - Cacilie Clark

Clarinet - Jonathan Babich

Baritone Saxophone - Dominic DiLello

Trumpet - Brandon Alburger

Trumpet - Charlie Pagano

The 9th Annual Behind the Lens Film Festival will hit the big screen on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 p.m. in the WTHS auditorium. The red carpet entrance begins at 6:00 p.m. and will feature a tribute to Disney Pixar.

Films will be judged by an impressive panel of industry professionals. This year, we are proud to have two new professional judges who are WTHS alumni!

You won't want to miss it! Visit the Behind the Lens Film Festival site for more information. Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at the door. Any questions, please contact WTHS Media Production teacher and Film Festival Coordinator, Mrs. Dina McCaffery at mccadi@centennialsd.org.

What is Family Literacy?

Vita’s Family Literacy classes help ESL parents gain literacy and parenting skills to help their children succeed in school.

Who Can Join?

ESL parents with at least one child ages birth to 8 years old

What happens in Class?

Adult Education (ESL instruction), parenting education, literacy activities for parents and children

When and Where?

Classes start in July, end – mid August. Morning or afternoon sessions (depending on level).

Combination of in-person and Zoom classes.

Centennial Administration Bldg.

48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA 18974

Call 215-441-6000 Ext. 11085 and leave a message in English, Spanish, Russian or Ukrainian with your name and phone number. We will call you back to discuss eligibility and schedule an appointment.

ENGLISH/RUSSIAN

ENGLISH/UKRAINIAN

ENGLISH/SPANISH

On the second Wednesday of every month, we welcome you to stop in and speak with a Human Resources representative about exciting employment opportunities in the Centennial School District. The next open-door event will take place at the District Administration Building located at 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA on Wednesday, April 10th between 8 am-12 pm.

The Centennial Chatbot, accessible on all School and Administrative websites, offering around-the-clock guidance to vital information, is now accessible through the district's App! This development is thrilling and contributes to our ongoing efforts to enhance communication and engagement within the CSD community.

If you haven't downloaded the CSD App yet, now is the time! It's everything, Centennial, in your pocket. With the CSD App, you can easily access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency notifications from your smartphone.

Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3zbwGO8

Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/40D838D

The Centennial School District uses Raptor Volunteer Management System to provide a more efficient and effective process to verify and track volunteer clearances. Please visit our website to learn more about our volunteer guidelines and/or to upload your clearances to Raptor Volunteer Management System.

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April

April 9: CSD School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

April 23: All Schools Closed (Snow make-up day #1)

April 30: CSD School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

For the Full Calendar Click HERE.

On Tuesday 3/12/24, the School Board approved the district calendar for the next school year (2024/2025).

Click here to view the 2024/2025 calendar.

(Back row from left to right): Mr. Flemming Godiksen (Vice President), Mr. Mark Gindhart (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Kathleen Maguire, Mr. Michael Hartline (Front row from left to right): Mrs. Jane Schrader Lynch; Mrs. Patti Crossan; Dr. Dana T. Bedden (Superintendent), Mr. Tony Sadowski, Mrs. Mary Alice Brancato (President), Mr. Charles H. Martin not pictured.

Please spread the word that Centennial School District is hiring:

If you know anyone who would be interested in these positions, please have them apply. We offer competitive rates, excellent perks, and benefits, including a pension. For questions, please call 215-441-6000, Ext. 11034.

Please check out our employment website for a complete list of vacancies. https://www.centennialsd.org/employment

Have you ever considered a job in education? Do you need a flexible work schedule? Why not try substituting?

Open Opportunities:

• Daily Substitute Teachers
• Long-term and Building Substitute Teachers
• Paraprofessionals (Instructional Aides and Personal Care Assistants)

Each year, more and more people and organizations are turning to our District to help get the message out about various activities, events, fundraisers, etc. The intent of this process is to support student achievement and to provide mutual assistance and benefit through shared information. Our district spends a great deal of time collecting, reviewing, and posting flyers to the District eFolder. The District no longer is posting eFlyers to any social media outlets or the District cable channel. You may refer to Policy 913 for additional information.

Please click on this link to connect with all the community eFlyers of the month

Website: www.centennialsd.org
Location: 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 441-6000
Facebook: facebook.com/centennialsd
Twitter: @Centennial_SD