Centennial HERO News Aug. 31, 2026

Please review the Asynchronous Day assignment for each grade band.

For our first Asynchronous Day, K–8 scholars will complete a STEAM Choice Board!

Scholars should:

• Choose and complete at least 3 activities from the Choice Board.
• Submit completed work to their homeroom teacher on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for full credit.

Dear Centennial Families,

Thank you for a wonderful first month of school! It has been a joy welcoming our scholars back and feeling the energy, excitement, and sense of community throughout Centennial.

As we look ahead, our commitment remains Excellence Elevated. Every Scholar, Every Day. We will continue to hold ourselves and our scholars to high expectations while providing the support, encouragement, and opportunities they need to thrive. Thank you for partnering with us by reinforcing school expectations, prioritizing attendance and readiness to learn, and staying connected with our teachers and leaders.

There is so much ahead for our HEROES; from academics and STEAM to arts, athletics, clubs, field learning, and special events. We are grateful that you have chosen to be part of the Centennial Crew and appreciate the many ways you support our school community.

We’ve had a strong start, and we’re just getting started! Here’s to a year of Heart. Habits. High Expectations and infinite possibilities for every scholar.

In Service,

Jessica Olowoyo

Greetings Families,

As we move into Week 5, we want to thank you for all that you do! We are excited about the learning taking place and ask that you continue reinforcing learning and expectations at home.

Support Learning at Home

Please help us by:

• Encouraging your scholar to read for at least 30 minutes every day

• Asking your scholar, “What did you learn today?” and making real-world connections to what scholars are learning in school

• Ensuring homework is completed with fidelity and on time

• Checking folders, backpacks, and teacher communications regularly

• Reading all school communications to stay informed about important updates, events, and expectations

• Encouraging your scholar to come to school ready to learn each day

Parent-School Partnership

We truly value our families and want to maintain an open line of communication. We understand that concerns will arise, and we are committed to listening, responding, and working toward solutions.

We ask that all communication with our staff be handled with respect, patience, and understanding.

Maintaining a Safe & Respectful Campus

Centennial Academy is a safe learning environment for our scholars. We cannot and will not tolerate threatening, aggressive, or disruptive behavior on our campus.

This includes:

• Yelling or screaming at staff

• Cursing or using inappropriate language

• Threatening or intimidating staff members

• Creating disturbances on school grounds

• Disrupting classrooms, arrival, dismissal, or other school operations

If you are upset or frustrated about a situation, we strongly encourage you to take a moment to gather your thoughts before approaching the school or a staff member. We will go above and beyond to hear your concerns and work toward a resolution, but conversations must remain respectful and orderly.

Our scholars are watching us. As adults, we have a shared responsibility to model the respectful communication, self-control, and problem-solving skills we expect from them.

Please understand that individuals who significantly disrupt our learning environment or create safety concerns may have their access to campus and school-related events restricted in accordance with school policies and procedures. Our desire is never for a situation to reach that point.

We simply ask that we continue working together toward peaceful, respectful, and productive resolutions.

Let’s make Week 5 a great one!

K-5 Administration

September is National Attendance Awareness Month and the official kickoff of our annual Attendance Palooza! Throughout the month, we’re making attendance fun while reinforcing an important message: every day of school matters.

Parents and families, we need your partnership in making sure your scholar is here every day and on time, ready to learn! Each day your scholar is present not only supports their academic success, but also helps their homeroom reach its weekly attendance goal and unlock a special incentive!

We have lots of fun celebrations planned, but we can’t reach our goals without YOU. Help us build strong attendance habits and remind our scholars that showing up is the first step toward success!

Ready, Set, ATTEND! Every Scholar. Every Day!

Scholars who are not in compliance with their required immunizations will not be permitted to participate in any extracurricular activities until their immunization records are up to date.

Families,

Please review the linked letter regarding the bus locator app!

If you plan to attend the upcoming Parent Breakfast Mixer, please click here Parent Breakfast and RSVP.

We are excited to congratulate our newly selected Scholar Ambassadors! We received an incredible 60+ applications from scholars ready to lead, serve, and represent Centennial Academy. Thank you to every scholar who applied—we are so proud of your willingness to step up and lead!

Selected scholars should have received an official letter on Friday with next steps and important information regarding an upcoming required parent meeting. Families, please be sure to review the letter with your scholar.

We can’t wait to see our Scholar Ambassadors Lead with Purpose. Leave a Legacy. 💙💛

Calling all 3rd - 8th grade Heroes! The application deadline is THIS WEEK!

CA Families,

Get ready to follow the yellow brick road HOME! Centennial Academy Homecoming Week is October 19–23, and we’re preparing for a week filled with school spirit, fun, celebration, and Centennial pride!

Here’s our Spirit Week lineup:

• Monday: Magic Monday
• Tuesday: There’s No Place Like the Past — Decade Day
• Wednesday: Wicked Wiz Wednesday
• Thursday: Twin Thursday
• Friday: School Pep Rally + House Pride Day — Rep your House colors and gear!

👑 Interested in Homecoming Court? Applications will be available beginning September 2, with submissions due September 8. Please note that a parent/guardian must be a PTA member for a scholar to run for Homecoming Court.

Mark your calendars and start planning those outfits—we can’t wait to celebrate with our HEROES!

There’s No Place Like Home! 💙💛

Monday, Aug. 31

• Uniform Attire

• Athletic Practices

Tuesday, Sept. 1

• Uniform Attire

Wednesday, Sept. 2

• Uniform Attire
• Athletic Practices
• Adventures Hours - pickup at 4:45

Thursday, Sept. 3

• Uniform Attire
• Athletic Practices
• Science Olympiad Practice - pickup at 5:00

Friday, Sept. 4

• Asynchronous Learning Day (Scholars do not report to the building!)

Families, add these important dates to your calendar:

• Sept. 2 - DEE Parent Meeting 5:30
• Sept. 2 - Scholar Ambassador Parent Meeting 6:30
• Sept. 4 - Asynchronous Learning Day
• Sept. 7 - Labor Day
• Sept. 8 - Progress Reports
• Sept. 9 - Parent Mixer
• Sept. 11 - Grandparents Day
• Sept. 21 - CA Governing Board Meeting
• Sept. 29 - Beta Club Induction
• Sept. 30 - Leadership Day (Dress Uniform Attire)

• Please ensure that your scholar attends school regularly and arrives on time each day.

• Become involved - Join the PTA Today!

• Join or Share the PTA Membership Form
• Pay the $10 PTA Membership Fee
• Fundraising Volunteer Form

• Save our 2026 - 2027 School Calendar

• Download the Infinite Campus Parent App (Search under Georgia, then Atlanta City)

• Apple - Campus Parent
• Google - Campus Parent

• Ensure that your contact information in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal is updated!

Remember to use a wide variety of online resources and social media sites to stay informed about school news and events.

• School website: www.centennialacademycharter.org

• Facebook: @CentennialAcademy

• Twitter: @CentennialAtl

• Instagram: @CentennialAtl

• Weekly Hero News Bulletin

Website: https://www.centennialacademycharter.org/

Fax: 844.932.2312