CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 2017

Quality Instruction Every Day, Personalized Learning for All

14388 N. 79th

Ave Peoria, Arizona, 85381

623.412.4400 office • 623.412.4420 fax http://www.peoriaunified.org/Centennial

With the right mix of education, expectations and partnerships, our students can excel in their learning in a safe culture here at Centennial High School. Students need vast amounts of support in being safe, finding autonomy, building confidence, and taking responsibility in their path toward success. As educa-tors, we take the time to cultivate a culture on campus that fosters safety, autonomy, confidence, and responsibility in our students. We continue to focus on the safety of all students, staff and community as our top priority. Our school has a detailed emergency plan so we can respond to situations effectively and we work closely with police, fire, and emergency response agencies to implement plans. As part of our efforts, we conduct drills and professional development training for our staff to create the culture of a safe and secure envi-ronment. We appreciate your support and the partnership of our local agencies in our efforts to ensure Coyote safety. Centennial students are very much a part of creating a culture of achievement and are responsible for the safety of our school in how they display Coyote Pride. They choose to take pride in their school by:

-being kind to each other and accepting of all students -cleaning up after themselves at lunch and taking care of our facilities -safe driving in the parking lot and in our community -helping a peer in need whether it is in the classroom or socially -having a ride home after school so as not to loiter around campus unsupervised -representing CeHS on and off the field/court at events both home and away with integrity -helping out in our community with service projects and community service

Our students gain confidence when they take part in the many opportunities available on campus, from class participation to extracurricular activities to athletics, by engaging with honor, integrity and excel-lence. Most of all, our students take responsibility in positively communicating with their peers and adults while navigating through high school life. Together we all must continue an ongoing pursuit of excellence in our school with the integrity of our words and actions. On behalf of staff and administration, thank you for your continued support and per-severance in Coyote Pride!

Christine Lopezlira Principal

Culture of Achievement with Coyote Safety

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 2017

FROM THE DESK OF… MR. BRETT PALMER, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Coyote Fans,

We are in full swing with our spring sports and are having a successful beginning to the season.

Please come out and support your spring sport student-athletes as we offer:

Boys & Girls Track and Field ∞ Boys & Girls Tennis

Boys Baseball ∞ Girls Softball ∞ Boys Volleyball

Please visit the Centennial Athletics website to view the spring sports schedule.

http://www.peoriaunified.org/cms/lib011/AZ01924969/Centricity/Domain/2777/Spring%

20Sports%20Flyer%202016-2017.PDF

We hope you have a chance to come out and watch a softball game this spring. Parents, players and

coaches have been working hard for months to raise funds to improve the field facilities. Through a

combination of fundraising events and partnering with a local entities and student organizations, we

have been able to renovate the softball area with trees, concrete seating, a brand new sound system

and the snack bar is up and running. Thanks to all involved as we are very appreciative of their hard

work!

We appreciate the hard work and determination of ALL parents, players, coaches and the generosity

of our donors for ALL programs. We’re looking forward to many great seasons ahead!

AIA bylaw tip of the month:

14.4 NONSCHOOL PARTICIPATION 14.4.1 A student who is a member of a school team shall not

practice or compete with any other group, club, organization, association, etc., in that sport during the

interscholastic season of competition. This rule applies to the following team sports: football, baseball,

basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, track relay and swimming relay teams. For purposes of this rule,

the interscholastic season of competition shall begin with the first regularly scheduled game and con-

clude with that particular team's final game. Any student violating the above rule shall forfeit his/her

eligibility for a minimum of the balance of the season for that sport or up to a maximum of one calendar

year.

HONOR ~ INTEGRITY ~ EXCELLENCE

Creating a Culture of Achievement through Coyote Pride

FROM THE DESK OF… DR. ADAM WOLFE, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Dear Coyote Family,

Centennial is pleased to announce Andrew Nichols was recently se-

lected as the Student of the Month for the Peoria Rotary Club. An-

drew is a 3 year varsity letterman who recently committed to continu-

ing his education and football career at Columbia University. Congrat-

ulations Andrew from the entire Centennial community. We are proud

of you and wish you the best of luck in all future endeavors.

Clubs and Activities

Congratulations Centennial High School STUDCO for hosting an ex-

ceptional Unity Day. All 7 high school Student Councils gathered at

Centennial and used their F.O.R.C.E. (flexibility, organization, respect,

charity, enthusiasm) to further develop their leadership skills in order

to positively influence their campus and community. Each student

council also brought various supplies and together, the students made

hundreds of hygiene bags for Phoenix refugees.

Centennial High School Interact Club recently volunteered at The Ter-

races. Students worked closely with members of The Terraces to cre-

ate Mardi Gras masks. Thank you Interact Club for serving our com-

munity and lighting up the faces of the residents at The Terraces.

Centennial’s Bel Canto Choir earned a SUPERIOR rating at the 2017

NAU Jazz and Madrigal Choral Festival! Furthermore, Centennial’s

Jazz Band earned an EXCELLENT rating at the NAU Jazz Festival

with outstanding soloist Daniel Hozan! Centennial’s performing arts

continue to excel! Congratulations to all!

Quality Instruction Everyday ~ Personalized Learning for All

Campus Hours

Students need to leave campus at

the end of the academic day and

should have a ride home by

3:00pm. There is no supervision

after 3:00pm unless a student is

participating in club or athletic

activities. Students are not to be

loitering on campus.

Coyote Pride!

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 2017

Coyote Family,

With spring right around the corner the weather is nicer, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining. With that I would like to

give a few reminders on school the dress code. Arizona law and District policy provide for a safe, positive school campus that is

conducive to learning. Appropriate dress is critical to this effort. General guidelines to be observed are that a student’s attire

should be neat, clean, and modest. Clothing shall not be transparent/sheer, distracting or disruptive to the school environment.

The following are specific guidelines to assist you and your student in making good decisions about what to wear to school:

Tops must be modest and non – revealing as to not show: midriff, cleavage, bare backs, and the sides of the body or bra

straps. Tops must be sufficient in length to fully cover the waistband of the bottoms. Garment straps must be 2” or

wider

Pants, shorts, and /or skirts must be reserved and appropriate length so as not to reveal undergarments or skin through large

holes, ragged or cut off garments. Shorts and skirts must be long enough to cover buttocks even when seated. Re-

member to enjoy the weather, but dress with “Coyote Pride!”

FROM THE DESK OF…MRS. BRANDI STEELE, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Honor the Code

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 2017

FROM THE DESK OF…OFFICER FERNANDEZ

Students are on Spring Break next week and the end of the school year is right around the corner. Many would agree

that teenagers with too much free time on their hands are more likely to get into trouble. Teens will tell you their par-

ents don’t always know what they are up to, and when you add in boredom and freedom from routine, teens may do

things they would not ordinarily do. Now is the time to start planning for the summer. Many young people in our com-

munity will join the workforce, participate in a summer rec program, play summer sports or volunteer.

Anyone who has ever volunteered for a worthwhile cause knows you get back far more than you give. This is also a

great way to learn, meet new people and to help out in your community. I have seen some of the wonderful volunteer

work that some Coyotes are already doing in our community and they inspire the adults on campus. My middle

daughter loves baseball. As a junior in High School she served as an intern for Spring Training at the Peoria Sports

Complex and at the end of the season they offered her a job. Eight years later she still works during Spring Training at

the Complex and the experience she gained along with the relationships made helped with her current full time posi-

tion.

Teens are no different than adults, some are already out looking and planning while others will need a little help put-

ting a plan together. Before we know it, these young men and women will take our places, some will be parents, most

will be very successful and some not so much but there is no doubt decisions they make now can and will affect their

future. Take advantage of the many positive opportunities that are available!

Thank you,

Officer Dave Fernandez #7727

School Resource Officer

Centennial High School

Hello Coyote parents and guardians,

Centennial has a pantry on campus called the Coyote Closet. This closet holds food items, school

supplies, toiletries and some adult clothing but the focus is on food and toiletries for our families

that may need assistance. We are always working on gathering more donations to fill it.

If you are in need of an emergency bag of food or any other item, please call ahead as it is by ap-

pointment only. Also, don’t forget PUSD’s free or reduced lunch. You just have to fill out an appli-

cation that can be found in our front office or online at: schoollunchapp.com. Applications are

transmitted directly to PUSD Food & Nutrition and a determination is usually made within 24-48

hours.

Students come in with headaches, dizziness and stomach aches due to lack of eating so we want

to help wherever we can. Please contact me anytime for assistance.

Thank you and be well,

Lisa Alexander, RN, BSN

lialexander@pusd11.net

FROM THE DESK OF… NURSE ALEXANDER

Honor the Code

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 2017

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 2017

FROM THE DESK OF… CeHS GUIDANCE COUNSELORS

COYOTE PRIDE

Senior parents - if your child has received any scholarships (both aca-demic and/or non-academic) please have them turn in a copy of their award letter to Mrs. Walsh in the Career Center. She will be compiling all of the awards for our upcoming Senior Awards breakfast on May 4th.

Junior parents – now is the time to have your student start studying

for the April 19th ACT test. Remember this test will help with college ad-

missions and scholarship opportunities, and they get to take the test for

FREE!

Sophomore parents – the Sophomore Experience is scheduled for

March 14th – 16th. Counselors will be meeting with sophomores to talk

about career planning and leaning more about STEM opportunities.

Freshmen parents – the freshman class just finished meeting with

counselors to complete their ECAP (4 year plan). This is a working doc-

ument that will change throughout their time in high school and helps

them plan and make sure they have room to take all the classes they

want to take.

Future Coyotes – our counselors and peer counselors will be heading

to our feeder schools very soon to meet with the 8th graders and get

them one step closer and excited about being a Coyote.

Summer School information will be out soon. Check our website for up-

dates.

Centennial High School

Counselors

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL MARCH 2017

Centennial Prom

Attention Juniors and Seniors: Prom will be held on Saturday, April 22nd

and tickets will be sold in the bookstore during

lunches only. Students must be in line during lunch period to purchase tickets.

Things to remember:

All school debt must be paid prior to ticket purchase - check with the bookstore

Must have proof of ID

Make sure to pick up a guest pass and have it approved before purchasing tickets for non-Coyotes

The final day to purchase tickets will be Thursday, April 13th. Don’t miss out!

Ticket Prices

Week of March 27th - $45.00 Week of April 3rd - $50.00 Week of April 10th - $55.00

**No tickets at the door!**

Upcoming Events

March 20—March 24 - Spring Break

March 29th – Graduation Announcements, Caps/Gowns/Tassel Distribution Outside Bookstore

March 30th – STEM/STEAM Gifted Program Family Night

April 1 - Peoria Arts Festival

April 11 - AIMS Science Test

April 14 - No School—April Break

April 19 - ACT Test

April 22 - Prom @ Glendale Civic Center

April 27 - Senior Graduation Meetings