Welcome to Centennial Elementary! We invite you to be a part of our growing community! Centennial PTA welcomes you in our commitment to support our teachers and students in achieving success in a diverse and healthy environment. We have plenty of opportunities to get involved and help out our school. From volunteering in the classrooms or our library to fundraising or working in our community garden, we would appreciate any amount of time that you would like to give.
The mission of the PTA of Centennial Elementary is:
All are welcome you to attend our PTA meetings once a month, regardless of PTA membership. The purpose of our meetings is to hear school news from our principal, update everyone on the happenings of the school, plan fundraising and other events, and discuss other pertinent topics related to the community and Centennial. Child care is provided for those who attend in person.
Zoom Meeting information in monthly Centennial PTA Crew Newsletter.
If you would like to become a voting member of PTA, memberships can be purchased at our online store: centennialptaco.memberhub.com/store
Interested in getting involved or learning more about PTA committees? Fill out the Google Form.
The mission of the Diversity & Inclusivity Committee is to foster the growth and participation of underrepresented* populations at our school, and to build awareness through education in order to accept and appreciate all members in our community. *These differences and similarities include age, ethnicity, language and culture, economic status, educational background, gender, geographic location, housing status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position and tenure, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, body shape and size, immigration status, indigenous heritage, and work experience.
La meta de la Comité de la diversidad y la inclusión es promover el crecimiento y la participación de la gente bajo-representada* en nuestra escuela, y levantar la conciencia, a través de la educación, para aceptar y valorar todo el socio de nuestra comunidad. *Estas diferencias y semejanzas incluyen la edad, la etnia, el lenguaje y la cultura, el estado económico, la experiencia educacional, el género, el lugar geográfico, el estado de alojamiento, el estado civil, la capacidad mental, la nacionalidad, la posición organizativa y antigüedad, el estado paterno, la capacidad física, la filosofía política, la raza, la religión, la orientación sexual, la forma y el tamaño del cuerpo, estado de inmigración, herencia indígena, y la experiencia de trabajo.
A characteristic of a school that subscribes to inclusive excellence is an appreciation for dates and events that are important to a wide range of cultures and religions. Below is a listing of events to serve as a resource for all and a tool for those planning events. Please share any widely-recognized cultural or religious observances you would like to be included on this calendar.
Resources:
Questions? Email the committee co-chairs:
Greg Hatayama greg.hatayama@gmail.com
Perri Klein perrineufeld@gmail.com
The Health, Wellness and Safety Committee, a committee of the PTA, works to promote the well being of our students and their families, at school and at home. We aim to give kids the tools to make healthy choices around their food and activities. We are looking for Centennial family members to join us to learn about what we have in store for the year and help us create new ideas.
Past activities of the committee include providing healthy snacks at school events, sponsoring the Parenting Safe Children workshop, sponsoring a Food Play theatrical production (nutrition education) for all students, and providing teachers with Brain Break Fit Stick cups to use in the classroom. The committee was also awarded an Action For Healthy Kids Wellness Kit grant, to offer taste testing of healthy foods for students.
Check out wellness resources for families.
Questions? Email the committee chair:
Eric Lyche elyche@hotmail.com
Everyone is welcome!
At Centennial we have the most amazing teachers and staff! The Teacher Appreciation Committee is dedicated to showing them how much Centennial families appreciate them. We set up breakfast and luncheons, put together creative gifts and facilitate many ways for the Centennial Community to show our teachers and staff our gratitude. Join us if you’re passionate about making our teachers and staff feel appreciated!
We are always looking for new volunteers and would love to have your help! This could be as little or as large of a time commitment as you like. All are welcome.
Contact Committee Chair:
AmyJagunich: teacherappreciationcentennial@gmail.com
Be sure to meet your room parent! Room parents are working hard to aid communication and support the teachers at Centennial. Please let them know if you’re able to help in the classroom or from home, are able to join in Field Work, or just want to get together for a playdate outside of school.
Interested in serving as a room parent? Please contact Mary Stessmann, Room Parent Coordinator.
To keep our school flourishing, we respectfully ask each household to consider donating $25 per student per month, for the 10-month school year to support Centennial. Or, if you prefer, you can make a one-time donation of $250. Do less if you like—do more if you can.
You can choose to give anonymously or not at https://app.memberhub.gives/crewgives2223.
If you’d prefer to give via check, you can drop-off your donation in the front office.
Please make checks payable to “Centennial PTA.”
Please also consider sharing the QR code with friends & family who want to support your student(s) and our community. And, if your family is in a position to give extra, we respectfully ask that you please consider it.
For more details on what PTA Fundraising supports, click here.
You can also support Centennial’s PTA when you shop on Amazon, any time of year!
On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), select “Centennial Elementary PTA” as your charitable organization and our PTA will receive donations from eligible purchases.
Show your School Spirit
The PTA has items for you to purchase and show that you are part of the CREW.
centennialptaco.memberhub.com/store
Order items online then pick them up at the main office. Please allow 24 hours for your order to be processed.
Any questions or comments: centennial.family@gmail.com