Cyclone Storm Watch
September 4, 2020
Principal's Message
I just wanted to thank you for a great 1st two weeks of the school year! I appreciate all of your support as started the year with many changes in place for student and staff health and safety. Here are some reminders:
• make sure you are doing the Student Self-Screener with your child(ren) prior to bringing them to school (If you answer YES to any of these questions, your child needs to remain at home and cannot attend school on campus. Please contact your medical provider for further guidance.)
• please make sure to not drop your child(ren) off at school before 8:10am
• please remind your child(ren) to wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and encourage them to wash their hands frequently.
• remind your child(ren) to bring a re-useable water bottle to use throughout the day.
If you have any questions please make sure to reach out to any of our staff (you can find all of the email addresses for our staff by visiting the CENMS Website.
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Reporting an Absence
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Notice of Inspection
NOTICE TO BUILDING OCCUPANTS
AND PARENTS
NOTIFICATION OF INSPECTION FOR ASBESTOS CONTAINING
MATERIALS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule, 40 CFR Part 763, Asbestos Containing Material in schools, commonly referred to as AHERA. This rule requires all Local Education Agencies (LEA’s) to identify asbestos containing materials (ACM) in their school buildings and to take appropriate actions to control the release of asbestos fibers.
All inspections for Centennial Middle School have been completed and a Management Plan describing the results of the inspection and the action plan to control any asbestos found during the inspection, where applicable, has been submitted to the governor for approval. A copy of this plan is located in the administrative office of this school and at the Pasco County Schools Maintenance & Facility Services Department and is available for review upon request.
First MAP Growth Season/Introducing MAP Growth
Dear Parent,
During the week of September 8th through September 16th, your child will take a MAP® Growth™ test from NWEA® on a computer or tablet. MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students.
MAP Growth tests are unique and adapt to your child’s responses to measure your child’s skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.
Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.
MAP Growth reports also provide typical growth data for students who are in the same grade, subject and have the same starting performance level. This school year, students in grades six through eight will take tests in math, language arts, and science. The testing windows will be in August/September, December, and April. Following each testing period, your child’s teacher will share information with you to let you know how your child is performing academically.
We are truly excited to focus on your child’s individual growth and achievement. For more information about MAP Growth, visit NWEA.org/familytoolkit.
Sincerely,
Jeff Wolff, Assistant Principal
CENMS Testing Administrator
Students bringing their own laptops to school
2020-21 School Advisory Council Interest
SAC's are peer-elected, collaborative teams comprised of family members, the school administration, teachers, school-based staff, students, and community members. SAC's champion the work for improved student achievement, parent and community engagement in the educational process, and communication and support between home and school. SAC's meetings take place once a month throughout the school year. Join today!