The Centennial Weekly
Volume 12, Issue 18, December 10th, 2021
Centennial High School
Website: chs.burlesonisd.net
Location: 201 S Hurst Rd, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 245-0250
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Centennial-High-School-125865467425133/
Twitter: @chsspartans
Student Parking on Campus
If you need to purchase a permit, click here.
Final Exam Bell Schedule
Wednesday, December 15th
(Exams for Periods 5, 7)
8:45 - 9:30 1st Period (NO Exam)
9:35 - 10:25 2nd Period (NO Exam)
10:30 - 11:15 FLEX
11:20 - 12:05 4th Period (NO Exam) OR (Lunch)
12:10 - 12:55 5th Period (Exam) OR (Lunch)
1:00 - 1:45 6th Period (NO Exam) OR (Lunch)
1:50 - 2:35 7th Period (Exam) OR (Lunch)
2:40 - 3:25 8th Period (NO Exam)
3:30 - 4:15 9th Period (NO Exam)
Thursday, December 16th
(Exams for Periods 4, 6, 8)
8:45 - 9:30 1st Period (NO Exam)
9:35 - 10:25 2nd Period (NO Exam)
10:30 - 11:15 FLEX
11:20 - 12:05 4th Period (Exam) OR (Lunch)
12:10 - 12:55 5th Period (NO Exam) OR (Lunch)
1:00 - 1:45 6th Period (Exam) OR (Lunch)
1:50 - 2:35 7th Period (NO Exam) OR (Lunch)
2:40 - 3:25 8th Period (Exam)
3:30 - 4:15 9th Period (NO Exam)
Friday, December 17th
(Exams for Periods 1, 2, 9)
8:45 - 9:30 1st Period (Exam)
9:35 - 10:25 2nd Period (Exam)
10:30 - 11:15 FLEX
11:20 - 12:05 9th Period (Exam)
12:10 - 12:50 (Lunch)
** buses run at 12:50. Students who ride a bus may want to find an alternate mode of transportation rather than wait until BISD buses arrive at CHS.
Important Information about House Bill 4545 Tutorials
In the 2021 Legislative Session, House Bill 4545 was passed which required all students in third grade through high school to have thirty hours of tutoring for each STAAR/ EOC test not passed. BISD responded by making adjustments to the schedule to include time within the school day for tutoring. The Texas Education Agency has provided a list of approved vendors as curriculum providers to work with districts to deliver high-impact tutoring. In the next week, BISD will implement this high-impact tutoring with students in grade six through twelve. Learn more about FEV Tutor and the BISD tutoring program here and at fevtutor.com.
Graduation Item Ordering Information
All seniors who plan to participate in the graduation ceremony are required to wear a cap and gown from Jostens. If you are ordering with a credit card, please go online and place your order by Thursday, November 4th. To order online click HERE and it will take you directly to the Jostens page for Centennial High School. If you are paying with cash, check or money order, you can turn your order form in on Monday, November 8th, for the ladies and Tuesday, November 9th, for the men. Jostens will be in the cafeteria during all lunches.
Every year seniors are handed certain apparel items they have ordered. If you order online by Thursday, November 4th, these items will be ready to pick up on Monday and Tuesday, November 8th and 9th. If you order at the table, they will have extra senior items to hand out that day.
If you are ordering your class ring, it can be done online, or you can print the form from Jostens.com at the end of designing your ring and bring it on the order days. Jostens will size your finger at the order table.
For any questions, please email goldenoffice@jostens.com and they will be able to assist you. We would like for all senior orders to be turned in online or in person no later than Tuesday, November 9th, so that we can get prepared for graduation.
Thank you,
Jostens – Arlington
2016 E. Randol Mill Rd., Suite 401
Arlington, TX 76011
(817)-461-6837
Help with Stopping the Vandalism and with Cyberbullying Social Media Pages
Anyone with information about who may be posting illegal bullying social media pages, please see an administrator. These sites may violate the Student Code of Conduct and/or the law. Let's take care of each other.
Crisis Counselor's Corner
Starting next week, we will be launching an additional Social Emotional Curriculum that will be in addition to our monthly Take Care Thursday lesson and our daily Rhithm check ins. Yes, that’s how the company spells Rhithm ;). We will be launching the program initially during lunches on Fridays. The 7 Mindsets curriculum is aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy, developmental research on how students encounter and work with knowledge. In grades K-12, students will be given the opportunity to remember and understand the mindsets and learning objectives. The curriculum is designed to progress intentionally, leading to the application and evaluation of what they have learned. The alignment to Bloom’s Taxonomy ensures that your K-12 students completely grasp, understand, and implement the 7 Mindsets to better meet their present challenges and live their ultimate lives. (7Mindsets.com) 7 Mindsets also targets 10 Social and Emotional Learning Competencies for students. The program is designed to intentionally develop these competencies: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Decision-Making, Resilience, Growth Mindset, Empathy, Cultural Competence, and Hope.
Students have been struggling with the transition back to school-academically, socially, and emotionally. It is our sincere hope that by implementing this program, along with Take Care Thursday and Rhithm, that it will help your child in all aspects of their student life and personal life. Look for more information to come on this program and more!
As always, if you need to reach me with any questions or concerns, my contact information is:
817.245.0278
Christine Massey, LPC
Student Support Counselor
Electronic Cigarettes and Tobacco Products
Along with being against the law, the products have been shown to lead to possible health issues. Our main priority is to keep students as safe as possible while at school. In doing so, we will be vigilant in dealing with students in possession.
CHS is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco free zone.
Yearbook Information for Seniors
1. If you would like to purchase a Senior Ad, you can do so online at balfour.com or by sending information to Mrs. Miller (laura.miller@bisdmail.net). All payments are due by November 12th. If you are creating the ad yourself, completed content is due on December 3rd. If you would like the Yearbook Staff to create your ad, all photos and information is due by November 12th. Here is the Senior Ad Form.
2. Obviously you don't want to do all this and then not purchase a yearbook! They are currently the cheapest they will ever be ($75) right now. Go to balfour.com to purchase your copy of your senior memories for this year.
Spartan Clay Target Team
From the Nurse
For all COVID-19 related questions or concerns, please call or email me at 817.245.0255 or latasha.estes@bisdmail.net.
Follow this link for City of Burleson vaccine and testing information. https://www.burlesontx.com/coronavirus
BISD will close December 20, 2021 - January 4, 2022 for Winter Break. During the break, notifications will not be sent for any positive cases reported.
If you have any concerns related to COVID-19 during the Winter Break, contact Burleson Local Public Health at diseasereporting@burlesontx.com or visit the City of Burleson website, https://www.burlesontx.com/2059/Coronavirus.
Students of The Month
Kristina Neal is 16 and a Junior at Centennial High School. Her parents are Michael and Angela Neal. She enjoys NHS and Art. Ms. Harwell states, "Kristina is a bright student that goes above and beyond in the classroom. She has a positive outlook and is alway focused on the task at hand."
Ehron Lopez is 14 and a Freshman at Centennial High School. His parents are Miguel Lopez and Flor Villegas-Lopez. He enjoys basketball. Mrs. Stone states, "Ehron has shown his courage to us at CHS by keeping the campus safe."
Teacher of the Month
Gifted and Talented Referral Information
Parents, the annual window for Gifted and Talented (GT) referrals will open from December 1 - 31 for students currently in grades K-12. Please note this change from prior years - students in kindergarten and grade 1 may be referred for GT testing.
GT services are provided for identified students in grades K-12.
Students currently in kindergarten and grade 1 who are identified for GT services will begin services in February 2022.
Students currently in grades 2-11 who are identified for GT services will begin services in the fall of 2022.
The decision of the GT placement committee will be sent to parents via email the first week of February for students currently in kindergarten and grade 1 and the first week of June for students currently in grades 2-12.
Please see this video for a brief overview of the referral process (click here for instructions for adjusting the language of the captions in YouTube). This link will take you to the BISD Gifted and Talented Education web page, and these links (English | Spanish | Other Languages) will take you to the referral forms. If you have any questions, please contact your campus counselor.