The Colonial Times

Here's what is happening this week at Log.....

Monday, 1/19 - School is closed for MLK Day

Tuesday, 1/20, Day 2

• Wrestling - Home

Wednesday, 1/21, Day 1

• Continuation of basketball tryouts

Thursday, 1/22, Day 2

• Last day of the 1st Marking Period

• Wrestling - Home

Friday, 1/23, School is closed for Professional Development

Coming Soon:

• WIDA Testing (1/26 start date)

• 1/26 at 6:00 Home and School Meeting in Room 27 followed by….

• 1/26 Programming Night at 7:00 in the auditorium

• 1/28 Report Cards available in Skyward

On January 15, 2026, five students from Log College Middle School participated in the Keystone STEM Competition at the FabLab. Upon arrival, the team was presented with a challenge and tasked with developing a creative solution to present to a panel of judges. Their prompt was: “Brainstorm a design change, big or small, that could improve Pennsylvania schools.”

The Log College team chose to focus on the growing mental health crisis among students. They brainstormed ways to support students’ social and emotional well-being and developed an innovative idea: a portable wellness pod that could be easily moved throughout a school building. The pod would include “reset stations” designed to help reduce stress and anxiety, such as yoga or meditation areas, virtual reality “trips” to calming locations like a beach or park, physical activity options like a walking pad or punching bag, and listening stations featuring uplifting sounds and positive affirmations.

Students constructed a model of their wellness pod using Legos and a Sphero robot and delivered a three-minute pitch to a panel of judges to showcase their idea. Their creativity, teamwork, and commitment to improving student well-being truly shined throughout the competition.

On Thursday, January 15th, William Tennent High School held its annual course selection information night for incoming ninth grade students. If you were unable to attend or were there and wanted the opportunity to view the information again, we have included the Google Slide presentation from the event. WTHS Course Selection Night / Scheduling Presentation 2026-27

On Monday, January 26, 2026, Log College will be hosting its annual Programming Night. During Programming Night, LCMS's principals, Mr. Golderer and Mr. Drago, will provide information regarding the school schedule, course offerings, and scheduling process for the 2026-2026 school year.

The session typically lasts about thirty minutes with additional time reserved for any questions.

We hope to see you there!

Can't make it? No worries, we will share our presentation on the website on 1/27/26. Additionally, our teachers and counselors will be assisting students.

Winter Sports Schedules are now available (Click the link below)

A playoff loss wrapped up what was a very successful season. We will be back next year!

Boys Basketball tryouts will continue with call-backs on Wednesday.

Log College MLK Day Service Project- Sock Rolls for Local Homeless Shelters

Log College is proud to participate in our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Project by collecting donations to assemble sock rolls for local homeless shelters. We’re accepting:

• packaged men’s crew socks

• packaged crackers

• granola bars

Donation window: now through January 29th. Drop off items in rooms 38 and 39. Everyone who donates will be entered in a drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Thank you for helping us honor Dr. King’s legacy through service and compassion.

We had one December Student of the Month not pictured last week. Congratulations to Laila! Keep up the great work!

In November, students in 8th-grade ELA classes worked on the skill of differentiating between denotation and connotation. To help students understand the difference, students were given paint samples of a similar color. Students worked collaboratively to determine if there was a subtle difference in the color of paint samples they were given or if they were all the same. This activity helped students understand that nuance is a subtle difference, and just like paint colors, words can have a subtle difference in meaning to help create a tone. After completing the assignment, the groups presented their findings and analysis to the class.

Hello everyone,

While we do not have the final price as of yet for our 8th grade trip, we wanted to give you a "Save the Date" and an estimate. We will have much more detailed information at a later date.

June 2 - Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom

Cost: $57 for students (Thank you to our HSA for donating $15 per student, dropping it from $72)

Cost for Chaperones: $72

Collection Window:

There will be a collection window between 2/2-2/12 where permission slips, medical information, and money will be collected.

Parents/Guardians: If you intend on chaperoning, you must have all clearances completed when you turn in your paperwork (parents will not be provided a discount like students from HSA)

*Only students who return their information and payment during the collection window will be guaranteed a space as we must submit final payments for buses.

Families facing financial difficulties should reach out to their child's counselor.

Please click the link below for a list of local food pantries.

Visit the yearbook order center to place your order today!

https://yearbookordercenter.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=5236

Hello LCMS Families:

Beginning on January 5, 2026, the Centennial School District will begin the annual WIDA ACCESS (Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State) testing window for our English Learners (ELs). The WIDA ACCESS is a PDE mandated and federally reported assessment of English Language Proficiency (ELP). The families of our English learners will receive an email communication regarding the assessment from our Supervisor of Student Services, Althea Tomlinson.

Our school testing dates are: 1/26/26-2/13/26

The WIDA ACCESS assessment is an important tool that guides the individualized instruction of our English learners. If you have any questions about the assessment, you can reach out directly to your child’s English Language Development (ELD) teacher.

If your child is an English Learner, here are some things you can do to help your child prepare for the WIDA ACCESS:

• Be sure your child/children are receiving an adequate amount of sleep during the testing dates

• Be sure your child/children eat breakfast each morning before testing

• Be sure your child/children bring their school issued electronic device fully charged to school every day

• Encourage your child do their very best on the assessment

• Tips for Success on the WIDA Access test.pdf

Centennial School District is proud to participate in the GIANT Feeding School Kids campaign!

From January 1 through March 31, shoppers can round up their purchase at the register at the

GIANT stores in Warminster and Southampton to support Centennial School District’s efforts to

combat childhood hunger.

Join us in making a difference—together, we can help ensure every child has access to the

nutrition they need to succeed.

#FeedingSchoolKids #EliminatingHunger

Click below for The Centennial School District's Weekly Newsletter

Title: Title IA Schoolwide School Information

Log College Middle School (LCMS) receives Federal Title I funds, which are used to finance supplemental educational services in reading/language arts and math to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Throughout the school year, we will be providing you with information related to these Schoolwide services. Along with the school and district based events, we also have resources on standards, assessments, and CSD programming on our district website: Teaching & Learning.

As an outcome of Log College Middle School's Title I Schoolwide status, LCMS parents are invited to review, evaluate, and/or provide feedback for potential revisions to any number of the following:

• Completed Title I Application*

• Title I Parent Right to Know Letter**

• Title I Parent Compact & Family Engagement Policy**

• Title I Parent & Family Engagement Funds and Activities**

• District Policy 801: District Public Records [Right to Know] Policy 801***

• District Policy 917: District Parental/Family Engagement Policy***

• District Policy 918: District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy and the accompanying Administrative Regulations (ARs)***

*At the January 26 HSA meeting, please feel free to attend to review the Completed Title I application.

**Please visit your student's building Title I webpage, found linked to the District page, for access to the Building level forms for review.

***To access our District Title I-related policies, please visit the Board Policies section of our website and click on the BoardDocs Icon to take you to the Centennial's public BoardDocs section of the website.

Families will have an opportunity to provide feedback through district and school in-person events, as well as through our digital feedback form Title IA Feedback Form, which is also available on each Title I webpage, found linked to the District page.

Email: info@centennialsd.org
Website: https://lcms.centennialsd.org
Location: 730 N. Norristown Road Warminster PA, 18974
Phone: 215-441-6075
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Log-College-Middle-School