Centennial's "Newsday Tuesday"!
Centennial Elementary Families' Weekly Newsletter 2/21/2023
Join us for Open House this Week! (PK-2: TONIGHT (Tuesday 5:30-6:00) (3-5: Thursday 5:30-6:00))
A note from the principal . . .
Hi, Centennial Families!
Open House is Tonight for PK-2!
We hope to see our Pre-K through 2nd-grade families at Open House this evening from 5:30-6:00 (doors open at 5:30)!
- 3rd through 5th-grade families, please join us on Thursday at the same time!
We can't wait to see you and show you the wonderful things happening for your children here at Centennial!
With kind regards,
Ellie Webb, Principal
Centennial Slideshow (Dec/Jan); thanks, Mr. Fletcher, for compiling this and to all teachers who contributed! Enjoy!
Please Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming School Events!
February -
21: (Tuesday) PK-2 Open House 5:30-6:00 p.m. in your child's classroom(s)!
23: (Thursday) 3-5 Open House 5:30-6:00 p.m. in your child's classroom(s)!
24: Kona Ice (Prepay or $3 only)
27: 6-7 PM: Conscious Discipline Night for Parents and Families (childcare provided for Centennial students and PTO is serving refreshments!)
March -
3: Spirit Day/Spirit Cart
13-20: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
20: Teacher Collaboration Day - NO SCHOOL
23: PTO General Meeting (9:45 in the cafeteria)
24: Kona Ice (Prepay or $3 only)
27-31: Spring Book Fair
April
- 17: OSTP 3rd Grade ELA part 1
- 18: OSTP 3rd Grade ELA part 2
- 19: OSTP 3rd Grade Math part 1
- 20: OSTP 3rd Grade Math part 2
- 21: April Day / Good Friday Holiday / No School
- 24: OSTP 4th-5th Grades: ELA Section 1
- 25: OSTP 4th-5th Grades: ELA Section 2
- 26: OSTP 5th Grade Writing
- 27: OSTP 4th-5th Grades: Math Section 1
- 28: OSTP 4th-5th Grades: Math Section 2
May
1 - OSTP 5th Grade Science Section 1
2 - OSTP 5th Grade Science Section 2
12 - All Teacher evaluations & conferences completed
18 - Students' Last Day
OSTP Testing Information
Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP) for Families
In April, Oklahoma students in grades 3-8 will begin taking the OSTP assessments to measure their mastery of grade-level learning standards.
- As a parent or guardian, you will find the resources at the OSTP homepage helpful so that you may understand how the tests are formatted, how the testing days are structured, and how to work with your child and teacher to ensure your student's success in achieving learning mastery. Please click here for the OSTP Family Page.
- Parent, Student and Teacher Guides provide a list of test-taking tips, objectives covered in the test, and practice tests. Parents/guardians are encouraged to discuss these materials with their child to help prepare them for the tests.
- Please Click Here to Access Parent Guides for Grades 3, 4, and 5
- Please Click Here to Access OSTP Practice Tests online!
CENTENNIAL PTO NEWS
BUILD-A-FRIEND EVENT TONIGHT AND THURSDAY!
KONA ICE FRIDAY!
LAST CHANCE TO PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK
Yearbook pre-orders end on 2/24/23. Click HERE to purchase! If you do not pre-order by the deadline, you are not guaranteed a book! If you are unsure if you have ordered, please email Emily Frescas at emilyfrescas@gmail.com.
In Case of Absence
Please call 405-726-4699 any time to leave a message regarding your student's need to be absent or tardy. Thank you!
Centennial Elementary General & Contact Information
School Hours for Students
- 8:50-9:15 Arrival.
- Students in class by 9:15 a.m. are counted on time (tardies begin at 9:16 and require parent sign-in, please)
- Students are dropped off at the front of building and escorted to class by staff as needed
- Breakfast is served in the Cafeteria from 8:50-9:15
- PK Dismissal 3:25
- K-5 Dismissal 3:55
School Hours for TEACHERS/STAFF:
- Begins 8:45 a.m. (students in classrooms at 8:50 a.m.)
- Ends at 4:15 p.m.
Centennial Neighborhood School and Bus Stop Information
Download the “Edmond Public Schools” App for
- Infinite Campus / Home Access Center (student grades / attendance / assignments)
- Meal Pay (load funds into your child’s lunch account easily)
- Receive important notifications and locate contact information for the school
Remind101, Principal’s Account:
Please sign up to receive messages via texts directly from the Centennial Principal (helpful for inclement weather / unscheduled events / immediate updates)
- Create a text to the number 81010;
- In the message field, type @kakbk63
- Choose “Parent” account
Thank you!
Email: laurie.pierce@edmondschools.net
Website: https://centennial.edmondschools.net/
Location: 4400 North Coltrane Road, Edmond, OK, USA
Phone: 405-340-2275
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centennialelementaryedmond/
Centennial Elementary's Mission and Vision
Mission Statement
Centennial Elementary is dedicated to providing each individual student the opportunity to advance to his/her full potential academically as well as emotionally.
The goal of each administrator, teacher and staff member at Centennial is to advance excellence in every aspect of your child’s education.
After you have created a parent portal account, install the mobile app to get information when you want it, anytime, anywhere from your IOS or Android Device.