CSD Insider
Centennial School District Newsletter May 2018
In This Edition
Superintendent's Corner
District Updates & Happenings
District Operations
Inside Schools & Programs
From Our Students
Community Connections
Announcements
Superintendent's Corner
Celebrating Success
One of the great joys of being a superintendent is the opportunity to celebrate the many and varied successes of our teaching and learning community. I recently had the opportunity to attend one such celebration. State Farm Insurance and the National Liberty Museum recognized William Tennent High School teacher Mr. Marc Cutillo with a Teacher as Hero award.
Mr. Cutillo brings a fantastic work ethic and passion to his work as an advocate for our English Learner (EL) students. The supporting letter for his nomination from his co-teacher, Mr. Ignacio Jayo, sums things up superbly.
“Marc is the co-founder of ‘Aqui Para Ti’, a group that consists of teachers and students with the mission of giving a voice to a population that doesn’t have one, mainly our EL population. With Aqui, Marc has developed Spanish materials that make it possible for students and families to be informed about school and district events; he has scheduled college and financial aid informational and help sessions he has organized ‘get-togethers’ between EL families and staff; he has started a conversational group that includes native English speakers and EL students, and he has taken it upon himself to mentor many of the EL students, sometimes by helping with homework, other times acting as a liaison between students and teachers, and often times setting up pathways for them to prepare for after graduation.”
Mr. Jayo, also an award-winning teacher, is effusive about what his colleague brings to his work. Citing core characteristics like meticulous, curious, inquisitive, passionate, and planning with the end in mind, I am reminded of many of our hardworking, dedicated staff.
At the end of the day, the vast majority of teachers will not receive the awards or recognition that they so richly deserve, but they will have the knowledge that every day, the countless acts of kindness and dignity they bring to their work, is making a difference in the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of children. The very act of teaching with kindness, compassion and dedication makes a huge difference. Thank you, Centennial teachers and staff, for all you do to make this a great district!
Warmly,
Dr. David E. Baugh
Superintendent of Schools
District Updates & Happenings
Raise Your Sticks - Introducing Lacrosse
This spring, William Tennent High School added two new sports teams: boys’ and girls’ lacrosse. From clinics last summer during the heat waves, to the Spring season with winter-like temperatures, these teams practiced new techniques like cradling and scooping low, while also understanding quickly what it means to work together as a team. Trying out for a new sport may seem daunting to some, however, over 75 students joined the boys’ and girls’ squads. Ninth grade lacrosse player, Grace Chancey admitted “It’s a great way to make new friends,” while her teammate Sierra Marelia explained that lacrosse was a “good experience learning how to work with a lot people.” The success of the lacrosse program is evident by comments from two seniors, reflecting on their first and last high school lacrosse season, and wishing they had more years of eligibility here.
Senior Samantha Dysinger
For years I have wanted to join a lacrosse team, but there was never one around in our area. Then, in my junior year, administration told us that Tennent would be starting up boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams. I was so excited that I would finally be playing lacrosse for my school, even though I would only have one year to play as a senior. We had two amazing coaches who helped each one of us achieve two goals: learn to play lacrosse and have fun in the process. I have a lot of respect for our coaches because they voluntarily took on the task of starting up a lacrosse program of almost 50 players; these coaches took on this responsibility knowing that we didn’t know what we were doing! They never gave up on us or got annoyed when some days we just wanted to fool around and have fun. Next year I plan on playing lacrosse in college; I would have never had this amazing opportunity if it weren’t for Coach Emma, Coach Kate, and Tennent’s Athletic Department.
Senior Nick Seliga
We were the new kids on the block, and proud of it! Even though this was the first year of lacrosse for me, as well as most of my teammates, our inexperience did not stop us from growing and striving for victory. We came out every day ready to play or practice, regardless of the circumstances. From winter practices in the school gym to the turf to the grass fields across the street, we played wherever we could to make practice possible. We started as a squad in the summer and practiced occasionally as a team slowly gaining members and accepting them into our routines. When the season came around, we were doubted by our fellow classmates who thought because we were a new program we would never win a game. We may not have had experience, but we had heart.
We won our first game beating The George School 9-0, and followed that up with a 3-2 win against Quakertown. We ended the season with a 3-3 record. Although the wins felt great, they were not what meant the most to us. What meant the most to us was knowing the fact that we not only picked up a new sport, but also developed the heart to play kids who have played since they were young; we realized we could compete with them! Everyone who picks up a lacrosse stick either loves the sport or hates it. The kids who stuck with it this season loved the sport, and the seniors are all upset they don’t get three more years. Even though as seniors, we won’t have four years together as a lacrosse team, we know that we were the leaders and founders of a new sports team that will last well beyond our years at Tennent.
Centennial Recognizes Outstanding Achievement
Julie Henrich, Assistant Principal, William Tennent High School
Linda Bielawski, Guidance Secretary, William Tennent High School
Paula Foran, Art Teacher, Davis Elementary School
Joseph Pietrzak, Building Supervisor, Willow Dale Elementary School
Audrey Dalton, Science and Special Education Teacher, William Tennent High School
Michael Sander, Social Studies Teacher, William Tennent High School
The honorees, along with their families and school communities, are invited to the School Board meeting for the presentation of the awards. An excerpt from the letter of nomination is read; however, the honorees do not know that they are receiving the award until it is announced.
A Message from the Centennial Education Foundation
The Centennial Education Foundation (CEF) is a 501c3 tax-exempt, non-profit organization committed to providing enriching educational opportunities, programs and projects for students in the Centennial School District. CEF is independent of the School District.
The mission of CEF is to secure resources from individuals, corporations, community organizations and other foundations to be distributed in support of programs that benefit students in the Centennial School District. Since 1997, their grant programs have impacted the educational needs of thousands of students!
The Foundation relies solely on your donations. Every dollar contributed is fully tax deductible! Every dollar raised and invested will be used locally! Your contribution helps guarantee the future of Centennial students and community.
There are two easy ways to support CEF. Amazonsmile and ShopRite (shop at home)
Help us help students succeed by giving the gift of education! Thank you for your support!
William Tennent High School Inducts Alumni into the Athletic Hall of Fame
Melanie Busch, Class of 2011
Michael Coleman, Class of 2010
Paul Dudley, Class of 2004
William Hontz, Class of 1998
Ryan Richter, Class of 2007
Staying in Touch with Centennial School District and Your School
It is important for parents and guardians to update their contact information (telephone number, cell phone number, and e-mail address) in Skyward Family Access to ensure that eAlert e-mails, text message alerts, and voice recorded messages reach them.
EAlert e-mail is the main method of communicating pertinent information to students and their families. Text message alerts and voice-recorded messages are used for emergency notifications as well as for school absence notifications. Parents and guardians can opt into receiving text message alerts. For more information about Skyward Family Access, follow this link: http://www.centennialsd.org/Page/8401
To stay up-to-date with various events and news about the schools and the District, the community can follow the District on these social media sites:
To watch School Board meetings, student-developed videos, and other events, tune into the District's cable channel: CSD-TV on Channel 36 (Verizon) and Channel 28 (Comcast).
School Board meetings are live-streamed and can be accessed via the District website the evening of the meetings. Board Meetings live-streaming
District Operations
Kindergarten Registration for 2018-19 Is Now Open
The Centennial School District is now accepting registrations for incoming Kindergarten students for the 2018-19 school year. Students must be five years of age on or before August 31 to register for Kindergarten. In order to register a student, the following documents are required:
· A birth certificate
· Immunization records
· Four proofs of residency
Parents/guardians can register a student online or in-person. For more information about the registration process, visit http://www.centennialsd.org/Page/101 or call the Registrar at 215-441-6000, Ext. 11046.
Family Trips Scheduled During the School Year
To view the policy and the request forms, follow these links:
Absence Notes Made Easy- Email Your Child's Absence Notes
Parents and guardians are now able to email student absence excuse notes to the school's attendance office. Emailing an excuse note is a convenient way to ensure that a student's absence can be reconciled as a legal and excused absence. If a parent or guardian has a note from a medical professional, it can also be emailed to the attendance office along with the student's name, grade, student ID number, or homeroom teacher. All schools will continue to accept written absence excuse notes.
Emailed absence excuse notes should include the following information:
· The student's name
· The student's grade
· The student's ID number or homeroom teacher
· The date(s) of the absence
· A reason for the absence
· A contact telephone or cell phone number of parent or guardian submitting the excuse note
Parents and guardians will receive an email from the attendance office secretary confirming that the student's absence note was received by the school.
Each school has a unique email address for accepting student absence excuse notes.
Davis Elementary School
McDonald Elementary School
Willow Dale Elementary School
Klinger Middle School
Log College Middle School
William Tennent High School
Future Ready Schools
The Centennial School District made the Future Ready School pledge in 2016. Since that point, the Future Ready Committee has developed a three-year plan to prepare students for the 21st century.
Future Ready is a network of innovative schools committed to reshaping education.
Future Ready schools value personalized learning, the dynamic use of technology, and collaborative leadership. Educators in Future Ready schools are encouraged to challenge the many assumptions behind the current structure of schooling and to reshape learning for our children who born to an ever changing and increasingly connected global community. Click here for even more information.
William Tennent High School Robotics
Inside Schools & Programs
One Noble Night
On April 17th, the back of the Willow Grove Barnes and Nobles was packed with parents, friends, and students, who waited to present their poems. William Tennent’s second annual Open Mic Night had a great turnout, as Tennent English teacher Shannon Christine noted, “It’s a great problem to have when you run out of chairs.” William Tennent’s National English Honor Society hosted the event, and eleven students read their poems aloud.
Among the audience members was a special guest, Bucks County’s very own Poet Laureate winner, Ms. Luray Gross, who came to support the students she met earlier in the school year. She wrote personalized notes to each student writer for encouragement. She advises writers with busy schedules to write whenever they can and not worry about whether writing is good initially.
Barnes and Noble was the perfect setting for Sara Shriver’s poem “Please Don’t Leave”, a poem to which many bookworms could relate. The poem discusses the sadness of finishing a great book and the rollercoaster of emotions when reading a great book: “Am I happy, am I sad, do I choke back, do I cry, how do I feel?”
Several poets wrote about the impact of powerful relationships in our lives. Kaylee Lagler presented “An Ode to My Father” with a simile comparing fathers to a woven basket, weaving in and out of their children’s lives. Next, Tayler Fane presented two poems; one by the name “Forbidden Fruit” explored her purpose and her flaws after losing someone who was once important in her life. To conclude this poem, Tayler realized that her flaws make her special, and she was no longer ashamed of them. Her next piece was “Concrete Heal,” which revealed her development as a person.
Some poems explored larger questions about life. Alex Shaw’s poetic prose “Look Up” focused on the importance of remembering your place in the universe, and that although we seem to think that the world centers around us, it is quite the opposite. The piece concluded by mentioning that though we may be small, we are still important. Raven Steiner followed up with “Chords of Dirt and Smoke.” This piece examined the pain and simplicities that may occur in the lives of many, “wondering what it would feel like if the world opened up, and I fell in . . . it would be simple.”
Expressing abstract ideas and meaning of life type questions can be difficult, but these students found just the right words. Jessica Peskin used impressive vocabulary in “Time” and “Imaginative,” which left the audience at a loss for words as she reflected on the importance of time and imagination. Hannah Glick used excellent sensory detail in her collection of three poems with “Family of Five”, “The Future Trip to the Dead Sea”, and “Is the Spider Sacred to Athena”, which reflect hardships and cruelty in life.
Elyanor Adnane shared her poem “Willow Wisp” that discussed major life decisions and paths to take. The poem appealed to her audience when a verse addressed the fatigue most teens feel when staying up too late and studying for tests.
Devon Cobb created striking titles for her two poems, “A Letter to Texas” and “Things I Strongly Believe In” that captivated the audience. Her first poem was one of pain and heartbreak. In this poem, she reflected on sent letters to someone who never answered. Her next poem spoke passionately about principles in which she believed.
The only freshman to present, Melony Hernandez shared a collection of eight short poems about the sadness of having to leave her childhood home of Camden to move to Warminster. In these inspiring poems, Melony embraced her imperfections to achieve self-acceptance.
The last speaker of the night was sophomore, Cailean Cavanaugh, who presented a short story, about a battle against a Magician. In the end, the Magician spared his life rather than killing him. The moral of this piece was to respect life, rather than just killing for the sake of killing.
Ninth Grade House Principal, Mr. Golderer, said that a few pieces really resonated with him. He noted, “It’s a challenge for students to get up there and read personal literature.” He commended the poets and stated, “It’s important for people to get comfortable with public speaking.” With increased participation in this year’s Open Mic Night, it’s clear student writers have found comfort in writing poetry and sharing their work with others.
Kubarah Ghias
Grade 11
Ed Shead
Grade 12
William Tennent High School
Run, Read, and Rock at Davis Elementary School
Davis Elementary School's program has been designed to foster the endurance of both literacy and fitness for the students. The students have been encouraged to set running goals, embrace the love of reading, and develop a sense of integrity through character building lessons. Participants earned rewards as they reached their goals in these domains. The vision is that the program will serve as a launching pad to help participants soar to their fullest potential as healthy leaders of the 21st Century.
Students were provided with a Reading and Running Journal to evaluate and monitor their progress. The three domains of Reading, Running, and Rocking Character supported the broader mission of being a self-determined citizen through perseverance and responsibility. Running and Reading strategies were highlighted each week such as “using positive self-talk” and “keeping a strong pace.”
A family celebration took place as a culminating event of the program. Families were encouraged to run and read alongside with their child. As part of our “Rocking Character” focus, participants supported friends living with Cystic Fibrosis, and awarded a check to Cystic Fibrosis at the conclusion of our program. Students were full of bright smiles and determination each week at the Run Read and Rock Program. The brain and body connection will set the tone for life-long learning within Centennial School District.
Willow Dale Elementary School Presents Aladdin
On Wednesday, April 25th, Willow Dale Elementary School's Drama Club presented its performance of Disney’s Aladdin Jr. for the student body. Later that evening, a performance was held for parents and community members. Led by Music Director, Woody Martin, and Director Alexa Angelitis, over 50 students performed various roles in the play, from lead acting to chorus members to stage crew. The students auditioned for their roles back in late fall, and practices were held every week after that. Months of hard work and dedication paid off, as the production received rave reviews. Members of the cast were assisted by students from the cosmetology program at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology who diligently applied all stage makeup to transform the actors into their characters. Sets, costumes, choreography and stage direction were all a part of the show with support by staff members Donna Harkins, Karen Goral, Sharon Crimian, Geri Laguardia, Karly Bishop, Kelley O’Leary, Alyssa Long, Rachel Oestrich, and Angela Molko. The students did an incredible job learning lines, dances, song lyrics, and stage directions. The Willow Dale Home and School Association assisted by selling “Kiss the Cast” dedications and refreshments for the evening performance. A truly fabulous job was done by all!
Log College Middle School Seventh Grade Gym and Swim Night
On April 13th, the 7th graders from Log College Middle School enjoyed the annual tradition of the “Gym & Swim.” The Home and School sponsors this fun filled night for 7th grade students only. This year the activity was held at William Tennent HS due to the closure of the pool at Log. Despite the change of location, the students had a great time with activities in the gym by playing basketball, volleyball, and kickball. In the pool, students had a great time with “free swim” and the opportunity to use the diving board.
Thank you to the Home and School for continuing this wonderful tradition for our 7th grade students. We also appreciate the teachers for hanging out and joining in on the fun. The kids truly enjoyed the company of Mr. Boyd, Mrs. Catalano, Ms. Chase, Ms. Kelly, Mr. Rogers, and Mr. Weisensale.
McDonald Elementary School Celebrates Earth Day
On April 20th the students of the 5th grade Gathered in the 2nd floor halls to celebrate earth day. The students spent the day singing songs, visiting learning centers, planting trees and seeds, making recycled art and listening to many poems, songs and speakers, all with an eco-theme to them. Former 5th grade students from the 1990's, now in their 30s, returned this year to speak to the students and get new tree saplings for their homes. School Board Director Mark Miller also was present as our guest speaker regaling the students with the importance of taking care and learning about the environment.
McDonald Elementary School Students Support Our Heros
The Student Council at McDonald Elementary teams up with the William Tennent Alumni Association in order to collect items to be sent to our military members overseas. The school collected packaged food items and toiletries from students, parents, and faculty members. These items were then divided up and placed into mailboxes for shipping. They are bound for a barracks in Afghanistan, that consists of 130 men and six women currently serving in the navy. They represent units from Alabama, Ohio, Michigan, and Florida. The students also wrote letters to them. They felt it was a valuable experience to send our troops a little taste of home while they are so far away.
Log College Middle School Student on the Move
Log College Middle School 6th and 7th grade students are taking learning on the road! Field trips enrich and expand the curriculum, strengthen observation skills by immersing children into sensory activities, increase children's knowledge in a particular subject area and expand children's awareness of their own community. The teachers selected the following trips as the extensions to the curricula.
The 6th grade students recently took a field trip to the Keswick Theatre to view the musical The Lightning Thief. This production, based on the novel, is about a 12-year-old boy who learns that his true father is Poseidon, god of the sea. Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to find the entrance to the underworld and stop a war between the gods. While told in a light-hearted tone, The Lightning Thief explores serious issues such as learning disabilities, self-doubt, and family problems that are relevant to the middle school audience. In addition, the musical supports the 6th grade social studies curriculum.
The 7th grade students explored the Game Masters, an exhibit at the Franklin Institute at the end of May. Students will experience firsthand the work of over 30 innovative game designers. Game Masters took our students on an interactive journey of early video games from the 70s to today. Students viewed rare concept artwork, watched revealing interviews, and tried their hand at various games while learning computer science, technology, and engineering concepts. These skills reinforce the STEM curriculum here at Log College.
The staff and students would like to thank their wonderful Home and School Association for supporting both field trips with a monetary donation.
McDonald Elementary Students Learn about Immigration
Log College Middle School Helping Our Community
This past year, the students and staff at Log College participated in many fundraisers to support our community. The beginning of the year focused on supporting our Veterans. Money donated went to the Honor and Courage Program http://www.operationward57.org/programs/honor-courage/. This wonderful organization supports our nation’s wounded heroes and their families at the hospital and when returning home. Log College students and staff also supported Operation Gratitude www.operationgratitude.com by donating 235lbs of Halloween candy. This organization sends Care Packages filled with entertainment, hygiene, and handmade items, non-perishable snacks, and personal letters of appreciation to U.S. Troops, First Responders, Veterans, Military Families, and Wounded Heroes & their Care Givers.
Log College student and staff participated in our 4th Annual Log-A-Thon, the finale to our Pennies for Patients program to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society http://www.lls.org/. We are proud to say that Log College raised $4,056.10!
Just as it was intended, our Pennies for Patients fundraiser was a success because many people worked together. Thank you to the teachers who donated prizes. From door prizes, to gift cards, to complete raffle baskets, your generosity is second to none - Ann Curtin, Beth Nolan, Colleen Cerino, Georgia Hirsch, Kathy Waddington, Jamie Chase, Janice Farley, John Stanfield, Kelly Liston, Laurie Schenfelt, Liz Crognale, Mary Ann Miller, Michelle Ciliberto, Robin Marra, and the 6A teachers (Bridget Gil, Brittany Ball, Erin Vallalla, Georgia Hirsch, and Mary Ann Miller).
Thank you to Ethan Leiby, Gregg Watkins, and Tom Boyle for, once again, doing such a great job emceeing.
We would also like to thank the Log College Families who donated prizes. Thank you to the following families for your generous gift card donations - The Ferro (Tony) Family, the Kelly (Sean) Family, the McGlinchey (Mason) Family, the Montoya (Allie) Family, and the Paris (Joe) Family. Thank you to the following families for your generous basket donations - The Richie (James) family, the Rorvik (Savannah) family, and the Wade (Ehliyah)/Bankhead family.
Additionally, Log College would like to thank the following businesses for their donations - CRC Industries, The Iron Pigs, Lenox Corporation, Papa John’s, Reading Phillies, Stomping Grounds, Trenton Thunder, and Wawa.
Over the years, Log College has raised over $35,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Congratulations to everyone for all that you did to make our fundraiser a big success!
Bucks County Reading Olympics Celebrates 25 Years
This year was the 25th anniversary of the Bucks County Reading Olympics. SInce 1993, Reading Olympics has been motivating students all over the county to read and discuss books. Centennial has been an integral part of this magnificent event since the start. Congratulations are in order for this year’s 18 teams and over 270 students that participated. A huge thank you to the over 100 staff members who volunteered their time to help make this event such a huge success for our students.
From Our Students
The Klinger Color Games
For the last two weeks, the 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Klinger MIddle School have had the “honor” of participating in the PSSA. To get the kids more energized before they enter the test room, the teachers and staff decided to engage the students in some activities and the color games were born.
What are the Color Games?
The Color Games are a series of activities that the entire student body and staff participated in. All the homerooms were randomly split into two of the klinger colors, red and black. Principal Bloom was in charge of the black team and Assistant Principal Ford was in charge of the red team. The teachers were given a paper with all the different activities with a few slots available for every student to participate in at least once. Everyday, the two teams went down to the gym and sat on different sides of the bleachers. If you didn’t know which side you were supposed to sit on, there were huge, square pieces of paper on both sides above the bleachers.
What did you do during the Color Games?
Every day, we played a new game. However, if you didn’t feel like getting your ears blasted off, you could go to the cafeteria and read or rest, or go to the stage in the auditorium and do yoga with Mrs.Messina. On Wednesday we did rock, paper, scissors. On Thursday, we did relays. On Friday, we did Minute To Win It. This was all during the English Language Arts Standardized Test . On Tuesday, we played Quizzo, and on the last day of the Math PSSA ,we did a Lip Sync Challenge. After all the students did the games, the teachers from both sides competed and finally, Mr. Bloom and Mr. Ford competed. So far, Black was in the lead.
What is your opinion?
I think the Color Games were a great idea. They allowed the students to have some competitive nature and to battle everything out on the gym floor. It also got our brains riled up and working so in the test room we weren’t trying to fall asleep. “ I think it was a great idea. It motivated school spirit and it was a lot of fun,” says Mr Bloom. “ I want to make it even bigger in the future.” I know the teachers enjoyed it by the looks on their faces during the games; they looked like the Cheshire Cat.
I don’t know the score just yet since eighth grade just started taking their Science PSSA ,but I heard it was very close. Overall, I think the Color Games were a fun, crazy, school spirit inspired activity that I hope will continue in the future for all people who take the PSSA.
Karolina Ciesla
Grade 7
Klinger Middle School
Music Box of Memories
A worn out lullaby plays in the crisp air of midnight, ringing through the unforgivable darkness of the night. Each step on the cool, wood floor can’t go without being followed by a hushed creak. Rooms are decorated with torn and tattered wallpaper revealing it’s once wooden walling; cobwebs make their presence known as they creep from every corner. Broken windows let in a small draft of cool air. Ceilings droop with the sadness of the years that passed by. The once colorfully decorated children’s room now echoes with the painful lullaby. The old music box is still going after many years. The soothing sounds crack here and there.
Carefully wandering around the house, the sad boy travels from room to room in hopes to find what he lost. Tiredness strikes him every now and again as the music echoes throughout the halls. Pictures of him and his family litter the taped off rooms. He opens many cabinets, but they only encase nothing. As he keeps looking and looking for what is his, nothing there sparks his interest. Finally coming across one last room, the boy wipes the tiredness from his eyes one last time before checking. The room was trashed, but his possession was nowhere.
One last idea comes to him. He still hasn’t checked the room from which he was always forbidden. The last room to check was the cellar. The door opened with a loud whine causing the music to get louder; he took a step down only to be greeted by a massive groan emitted from the house. The rest of the stairs were much the same until he hit the freezing, concrete floor. The music box and his breaths echoed the barren room. His gaze finally fixed to one side of the room where he could see white fur that was dulled by time. Picking it up, happiness struck him. He had finally found the thing he had been looking for. The bunny with a music box in his chest was the dearest thing to him ever since the accident.
He keeps the accident hidden because it still saddens him to this day. He hugs the bunny closer as he remembers what has happened and why his once lively house is now a tragic story he keeps reading over and over. It all happened so fast. It was a normal night for Max’s family; they ate dinner and afterwards, they did their nightly routine. He was the only one awake when the fire alarms went off, so he was the first to escape. Being so young he only stared at his house that was now burning in front of him as tears poured like waterfalls from his eyes. He was the only one to escape.
He quickly ran back up the noisy stairs, took a good look at the still damaged house, and walked gloomily back to his room. Tiredness finally took over as the withered bunny still played the soft sound of forgotten music.
Sam Laub
Grade 7
Klinger Middle School
Community Connections
There is a saying that is common in some circles: Think globally, act locally. As part of the Centennial Community, we would like to recognize excellence at the local level. This monthly series will recognize an outstanding local business.
We would like to encourage people to shop locally and support businesses within the Centennial School District. Each month, we will recognize a local business, talk about what makes them outstanding in our humble opinion, and we will encourage you to submit nominations for future articles. To be considered for review in our monthly electronic newsletter the business must be within the boundaries of the Centennial School District, provide superior business services, and be accessible to all citizens in the region. Please submit your recommendations through our District Electronic Suggestion Box!
Oven Brothers
This month’s community partner is Oven Brothers, a restaurant that serves amazingly fresh subs and salads. Oven Brothers is a hidden gem located at 234 Veterans Way in Warminster (near Costco and the Holiday Inn Express). They opened their doors in the fall of 2017 and proudly offer Philadelphia inspired sandwiches crafted on their freshly baked breads and rolls.
While walking into Oven Brothers, I couldn’t help but notice the large amount of seating, including a fireplace, as well as the aroma of fresh bread. The menu is extensive and filled with sandwiches and salads with Philly references. I’ve ordered salads and sandwiches and everything I’ve ordered has been delicious. They offer catering as well.
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Centennial School District
District Administration
Dr. David Baugh, Superintendent
Dr. Jennifer Polinchock, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Christopher Berdnik, Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Percell Whittaker, Director of Pupil Services
Mr. AJ Juliani, Director of Technology and Innovation
Ms. Hannah Messner, Director of Human Resources
Ms. Catherine Perkins, Director of Teaching and Learning
Mr. Robert Whartenby, Director of Facilities/Assistant Business Administrator for Operations
Board of School Director
Dr. Andrew Pollock, President
Mr. David Shafter, Vice President
Mr. Charles Kleinschmidt, Assistant Secretary
Mr. Steven Adams
Ms. Mary Alice Brancato
Mr. Andrew Dixon
Mr. Flemming Godiksen
Mr. Mark B. Miller
Ms. Tara Pellegrino
Principals
Dr. Dennis Best, William Tennent High School
Mr. Travis Bloom, Klinger Middle School
Mr. Andrew Doster, Log College Middle School
Ms. Shawanna Coles, Davis Elementary School
Mr. Ernesto Ortiz, McDonald Elementary School
Ms. Michelle Burkholder, Willow Dale Elementary School
Email: csdpr@centennialsd.org
Website: www.centennialsd.org
Location: 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA 18974
Phone: 215-441-6000
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