December 14- Cozy Winter Pajama Day!

December 15 - Ugly Sweater Day!

December 15 - Girls Basketball vs. Vallivue @CHS

December 16 - Holiday Colors Day...green, red, blue, silver, yellow...

December 16 - Quarter 2 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences - virtual appointments ONLY, 4:30-8:00pm

December 16 - Fire Drill

December 16 - Wrestling @RMHS

December 17 - Dress Like an Elf Day!

December 17 - Sweet Liberty Drive-in Performance is Thursday 12/17 at 7 p.m. in Parking Lot

December 18 - Holiday Hat Day!

December 19 - Girls Basketball vs. Eagle @CHS

December 21-January 1 - NO SCHOOL: Winter Break

January 4 - School resumes, Quarter 2 continues

January 15 - Senior Yearbook Photos and Dedication Ads/Tributes due

Parent-Teacher Conferences at Centennial High School will take place virtually on:

• Wednesday, December 16 from 4:30-8:00pm
• This is still a FULL SCHOOL DAYS FOR STUDENTS!

Conference slots are available through teachers directly through Microsoft Bookings. If you have not heard from your student's teachers regarding setting up a Parent/Teacher Conference appointment, please use the STAFF page on the CHS website to contact them directly for a link.

Conferences are scheduled for 10 minute slots, will take place for 8 minutes each and will only take place virtually via Microsoft Teams or over the phone. Time slots are available on a first come, first served basis so sign up today!

Here are some tips to make the most of your conference:

1. Look over schoolwork.
2. Talk with your child, bring a copy of their schedule (see template below).
3. Make a list of questions.
4. Arrive a few minutes early.
5. Talk about the specifics of your child in class.
6. Stay calm.
7. Ask the most important questions first.
8. Figure out next steps.
9. Update your child after the conference.
10. Follow up with teachers after conferences.

During these challenging times, spread the word that help is available, and that it is OK to ask for help! One resource available to educators and all Idahoans to help cope with stress and connect with help is the Idaho Strong COVID Help Now Line. The COVID Help Now line is open 8am-8pm Mountain Time, 7 days a week. Call or Text (986) 867-1073 or Call Toll Free at 866-947-5186. All calls are confidential and multilingual support is available.

The Idaho Strong program provides support for Idahoans struggling with the effects of the pandemic by facilitating emotional support, resource linkage, skills for building resilience and community education. Resources are available online at ioem.idaho.gov/covidhelpnow/

Idaho students in grades 7-12 are invited to share their dreams for the future by entering our “Picture My Future” art contest! Submissions can be made online by midnight on Jan. 22 or by mail (postmarked by Jan. 19). Check out the contest rules here: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/events/future-art-contest/

"This has been a particularly challenging year for students and families throughout Idaho, but hope for the future still burns brightly, and I look forward to seeing how students envision life after high school,” says Superintendent Sherri Ybarra. “The goals and creativity of Idaho students are truly inspiring as they look toward the future they will shape.”

The winning artwork will be posted on our website and shared with Idaho legislators during Superintendent Ybarra’s budget presentation to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee. We can’t wait to see all the entries!

Keep up-to-date on grade level specific College and Career Center information by using REMIND! Stay on top of what's going on in the College and Career Center, right through your phone!

• 9th Grade - Text @968bef to 81010
• 10th Grade - Text @2fhf98 to 81010
• 11th Grade - Text @d33g78 to 81010
• 12th Grade - Text @k2gcd8 to 81010

Are you interested in a hands-on career? College of Western Idaho (CWI) offers comprehensive training in just 9-24 months. CWI partners with local employers to ensure students learn the skills necessary to be competitive. Visit: https://cwi.edu/programs-degrees/career-technical-education for more information.

Programs include: Automotive Technology, Computer Support Specialist, Early Childhood Education, Heavy Equipment Technician, Welding and Metals Fabrication, and many more!

Emails from college representatives from across the country are coming in DAILY! They want to meet YOU and share information about their schools, including the application process. All visits are virtual and most begin at 3:30 PM. Invite your parents to join the meeting too!

Discussions will be the first Monday of each month.

Registration is required: https://k12foundation.wufoo.com/forms/sqs3p4m13yub6q/

Students will receive a secure Zoom link to join following registration.

Freshmen and Sophomore students at CHS can participate in the Boise State University, Sophomore Start Program. It is designed for a motivated student who can maintain a 3.0 GPA and who would like to earn 30 college credits while still in high school. Students can utilize Fast Forward Funds to pay for these college credits. This can be a great opportunity to enter college as a Sophomore for students who are planning to attend Boise State. A dedicated advisor will work with the student throughout their participation in the program.

If you would like more information about this program please visit Boise State's Concurrent Enrollment website at https://www.boisestate.edu/concurrentenrollment/sophomore-start/ or if you would like to speak with an adviser please contact Harmonee Teng at (208) 426-3772 or by email at harmoneeteng@boisestate.edu.

You must sign-up for this on your own at act.org

• Upcoming test dates are: December 12
• Deadlines to sign up vary - check the ACT website here for more information
• Cost is $55

• Visit ACT Academy for FREE ACT personalized practice https://pages.act.org/free-practice-act-test.html · https://academy.act.org
• Free ACT Practice Test: http://www.princetonreview.com/college/free-act-practice-test.aspx
• Question of the Day: http://kaplanquizzes.com/act/