• SECURITY FILM RESEARCH: CSD administration has had all schools buildings measured by the Frontline Treatments. We are now awaiting quotes on all buildings to be passed on to the school board operations committee to determine next steps regarding potential purchase and use of the safety film presented to the board as part of our continued efforts to improve safety and security in CSD buildings.

• TWO WAY RADIO UPGRADES: CSD administration continues the work to upgrade and expand our two-way radio communication systems. The antenna installations were completed this week. The radio repeaters will be programmed and installed in the next phase and then our new radios will be programmed and deployed.

• CAMERA SYSTEM UPGRADES: All necessary camera equipment has been received by our security company and we are scheduled to continue our camera system upgrades/additions on Monday December 9, 2024. The work will be done from 3 pm to 11:00 pm to cause as little disruption to the school day as possible. Over the past several years, CSD has been upgrading and expanding the number of cameras that monitor our school facilities and certain areas as part of our continued investent in safety and security.

Miss Sutton’s first-grade class is abuzz with excitement as they embark on a new literary adventure in Module 2 of Wit & Wisdom: Creature Features. This engaging unit invites students to explore the essential question, What can we discover about animals’ unique features?

To kick off the module, students were introduced to one of Aesop’s timeless fables, The Ants & the Grasshopper. Through an interactive read-aloud with Miss Sutton and collaborative discussions with peers, the young learners began practicing critical reading skills. They shared what they noticed in the story and voiced their wonders, sparking curiosity about the behaviors and traits of animals.

This introductory activity sets the stage for purposeful reading and rereading, equipping students with strategies to delve deeper into texts as they uncover fascinating insights about the animal world. As Miss Sutton’s students continue their journey, they’ll grow not only as readers but as budding naturalists eager to discover the wonders of creatures great and small.

Stay tuned for more updates from this exciting module!

Third-grade students embarked on an exciting journey into ocean exploration in Module 1 of Wit & Wisdom, The Sea! Inspired by the life and work of Jacques Cousteau, Willow Dale students learned how and why scientists uncover the mysteries of the sea. Using their creativity, each student illustrated and wrote a story to bring Cousteau's underwater adventures to life. They then shared their knowledge with Kindergarten students, sparking curiosity and a love for the ocean. Through meaningful reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities, their work beautifully captures the thrill of discovery and the vital importance of protecting our oceans.

Middle school students in Advanced Art classes are finishing their first long-term project, role model portraits. Using a grid enlargement process, students recreate a photo of a role model or someone they find inspiring. They then shade the portrait, bringing it to life. In the final step, students are designing a unique and colorful background related to their role model. This has been a favorite project over the years, where students gain confidence in their artistic abilities!

Students in Intermediate Art classes are working on landscape paintings for their Agamograph project. Agamographs are multi sided paintings inspired by the artist Yaacov Agam, who was known for his contributions to optical and kinetic art. The audience interacts with the art by viewing it from different angles, noticing something new each time they change their viewpoint. While Agam focused on simple shapes, patterns and colors in more elaborate designs, students are using two landscapes to create their version of an Agamograph.

The 2024-2025 season is off to a great start for Tennent’s Speech and Debate Team! Below are some highlights from the first leg of our season.

National Speech and Debate Association Degrees Earned

The following students have earned their next degree from the National Speech and Debate Association:

Superior Distinction (750 points)

• Kaitlin Amaev (922 points)

Special Distinction (500 points)

• Aiden Eddleman-Kantor (742 points)

Honor (75 points)

• Sophia Santucci (130 points)

Merit (25 points)

• Easton Brown (72 points)
• Isabella Catalano (61 points)
• Elizabeth Peterson (59 points)
• Ezra Galrom (40 points)
• Trinity Figaro (34 points)

Current National Speech and Debate Association Rankings

William Tennent High School

• 9th in the Valley Forge District
• 17th in Pennsylvania

Kaitlin Amaev (Team Captain)

• 1st in Impromptu in Pennsylvania
• 13th in Dramatic Interpretation in Pennsylvania
• 20th in Duo Interpretation in Pennsylvania
• 55th overall in Pennsylvania
• 29th overall in the Valley Forge District

Aiden Eddleman-Kantor*

• 7th in Impromptu in Pennsylvania
• 14th in Extemporaneous Speaking in Pennsylvania
• 20th in Duo Interpretation in Pennsylvania
• 100th overall in Pennsylvania
• 50th overall in the Valley Forge District

*Aiden has excelled in speech and debate and is competing at the Varsity level as a sophomore!

Quinn Cataldi

• 25th in Congressional Debate in Pennsylvania

Le’ai Winter

• 49th in Poetry in Pennsylvania

This week, 5th-grade students at McDonald Elementary rang in the holiday season and performed their Winter Concert. Their first performance was Tuesday afternoon for students and staff, and again Wednesday evening for families and friends. The Orchestra, Band, Chorus and Soloists did a great job and Mrs. Murr and Mrs. Seramba couldn't be more proud of them!

On November 22nd, a group from the Klinger Middle School Chorus traveled to Pennsbury High School to perform in the Vocal Thunder Concert under the direction of Dr. Tom Shelton from Westminster Choir College of Rider University. The tenor, baritone, and bass singers spent the entire day rehearsing and preparing for the afternoon concert. Congratulations to Jaxson R., Gabe L., Devon R., Dominick T., Hassan I., Brendan M.

Wit & Wisdom is designed to challenge students positively and productively, to build their knowledge of the world around them, and to hone the skills they need to be strong readers, critical thinkers, skilled writers, and excellent communicators. Through the study of fiction and nonfiction texts, famous works of art, videos, photographs, and more, students engage deeply with rich, meaningful content.

To support your student’s Reading English Language Arts learning, the Office of Teaching & Learning would like to provide Family Tip Sheets that correspond with each grade, Kindergarten through 5th. These can be accessed through the links below and will give you an overview of what your student is studying as well as offer suggestions for how to enrich these studies outside of the classroom.

Kindergarten

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Grade 1

Modules 1, 2, 4 only

Grade 2

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Grade 3

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Grade 4

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Grade 5

Modules 1, 2, 3 only

Additional Wit & Wisdom resources can be accessed through the CSD Elementary Curriculum web page under the Reading English Language Arts Resources tab at the bottom of the page. The Wit & Wisdom | Curriculum Overview for Families link provides access to a Parent and Family Portal. Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.

Looking for more information and a free copy of A Parent’s Guide to Phonics: Understanding How to Help Your Child with Reading and Spelling?

Centennial School District is proud to offer:

• follow-up videos on the CSD YouTube Channel

• a free book for each family (contact your child’s school office)

Thank you to the CSD Elementary Reading team members who created these videos: Kim Flounders, Miriam Infanti, Dawn Kremer, Lisa Laatsch, Erin Landy, Danyel Masey, Jennifer McArdle, Rose Miele, Kelley O’Leary, and Susan Stackhouse.

We are excited to announce a new way for families to receive important updates and school communications! Download the free ReachWell app today then tap the plus button to search for the Centennial School District AND your child's individual school name. We’ll share relevant notifications, upcoming events, updates, due dates, and much more! Download today at http://reachwellapp.com/app!

To see instructions on how to Download the ReachWell App in other languages please use this link to find your language.

ReachWell verification codes are being sent out weekly to those who are not yet verified! Please check your email inbox or SMS text messages for your unique verification code. If you did not receive your code, we encourage you to submit a ticket through IncidentIQ as soon as possible. Our dedicated tech support team is ready to assist and ensure you are properly connected. Please understand that this is a slow rollout, and faculty/staff who choose to incorporate ReachWell will utilize it at their convenience. In order to get access to the new ReachWell App, you need to update a cell phone number in the second space for each guardian in Skyward. For directions, see the Skyward section below.

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 (scroll down to see "How Do I Submit My Paperwork?" to learn more about our volunteer guidelines and/or to upload your clearances to Raptor Volunteer Management System.

Student Registration

Employment at CSD

District eFolder (Community Flyers)
Student and Staff Wellness
Free & Reduced Lunch Information
Lunch Menus
2024-2025 Bus Schedules

December

December 20: Early Dismissal Grs. K-12

December 23-31: All Schools & Offices Closed (Winter Recess)

(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.

Spread the word that Centennial School District is hiring!

Check out our employment webpage for a complete list of vacancies. https://www.centennialsd.org/employment

If you know anyone who might 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.

Dear Friends of Centennial Education Foundation,

Take a Bite out of Hunger!
Help CEF to support the community of Centennial School District by raising funds for food.

Each day, there are families in our district that face the challenge of putting food on the table. Some may only eat one meal a day.

According to the USDA, the average cost today of a home cooked spaghetti dinner for a family of four is between $16-$20.

Admirably, the School District provides a way to help those in need of food through Klinger Middle School's Farmers Market and McDonald Elementary School's Food Pantry, but they can't do it without YOUR help! The response from our supporters has been overwhelmingly heartfelt, and this Giving Tuesday we want to continue with the goal of helping to feed those that need it.

Because the need for food still exists, we are hopeful, with your help, we can stock the shelves for the winter months. Please donate today. 100% of all funds raised will go to the Farmer's Market and Food Pantry.

Help us reach our goal of $3,000 to support this very important cause.

Donate here: https://centennialef.networkforgood.com/projects/239581-giving-tuesday-you-can-help-beat-hunger-in-our-community

Thank you for your donation!

Hello Centennial Family!

Order our 2025 Pawsome Pets Calendar featuring our Top 12 Winning Pets!

We are so very excited to celebrate and "bark" about their cuteness!

Our Pawsome Pets calendar is the "purrfect" gift for the pet lover on your gift list!

Get your calendar for $15 and support grants and scholarships that benefit the students of Centennial School District!

Order here: https://www.centennialef.org/events/2024/10/30/order-our-2025-pawsome-pets-calendar

Future Business Leaders of America will host their 24th Breakfast with Santa event at William Tennent High School on Saturday, December 7th ~ tomorrow!

Join our community for a morning of food, fun, games, songs, crafts and that holiday celebrity, Santa Claus! This event has been a great success in years past, and we hope to make this year even better! All proceeds will benefit The American Red Cross.

A Child's Place 2024-2025 School Year

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