Dear CSD Families,

Yesterday we shared the following message. Over the past week, CSD has been monitoring some unfortunate incidents occurring in other states and the western part of Pennsylvania. Yesterday, our IT department and other administrators in CSD received notification that several surrounding school districts in Bucks and Montgomery County received an email claiming there are bombs in their buildings. The same email has been sent to other schools throughout the state and country and has been determined to be a non-credible threat by the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PaCIC).

To date, CSD has not received any communication of a threat, please know the safety of our students is of utmost importance. Should such communication be received, we will follow our safety and security procedures and immediately report the situation to the police who will investigate the matter even though the email is thought to be a swatting tactic. Swatting is the false reporting of an emergency to public safety by a person with the intent of getting a (“SWAT team”) response to a location where no emergency exists.

Your children are in a safe environment and school will not be dismissed unless deemed necessary for the safety and security of our students and staff. I want you to feel confident that we will do everything possible to maintain a safe and secure environment. Keeping the lines of communication open allows us to work together to make our schools as safe as possible and to keep our families informed.

I ask that all families talk to their children about the seriousness of false reports, swatting, and threats, whether intentional or not.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,

Dana T. Bedden, Ed.D., CAA

Superintendent of Schools

On Monday, September 25th, William Tennent senior Sami Auspitz will be competing in the World Tap Championship (the Olympics of Dance) in Germany, representing the United States. Sami dances for the American Tap Company. She is the only representative from Pennsylvania competing for the USA Tap Dance Team next week. The team will be traveling to Riesa, Germany, and will be competing against dancers from approximately 30 countries. Not only will the team meet competitors from all over Europe, but they will also meet dancers from Canada, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, Japan, China, and South Korea. They will also have the opportunity to travel to Dresden, Berlin, Meissen, and Prague, where they will visit churches, museums, and World War II sites. Good luck, Sami! Bring home the gold!

On Friday, September 15th, the students in William Tennent High School’s Spanish and ELL classes celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an interactive performance by Los Bomberos de la Calle under the direction of Mr. Anthony Mendez. They learned about the traditional and contemporary styles of Afro Puerto Rican Bomba and Plena music and dance. The event was sponsored by the Centennial Education Foundation.

The students in the Spirit Program helped out at the Administration building by organizing donated Halloween decorations. While enjoying their lunch, they took turns telling jokes to Superintendent, Dr. Dana T. Bedden. Laughter really is the best medicine! Thank you to the Spirit Program for all their hard work!

Log College’s 200 Club and PBIS Program promote a message of Living Safely, Owning Responsibility, and Giving Respect (LOG). Students earn tickets and place them on the 200 Club Board for demonstrating the above values with their actions at school. Once a row of tickets “hits,” the students earn prizes. Congratulations to the first winners this school year!

On Tuesday, September 19th, Klinger students, families, and friends came out to Altitude Trampoline Park to support the schoolwide Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Program. There was a terrific turnout, and the kids had a great time jumping, playing, and having fun together. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Davis Elementary School teachers and students have been digging into the new Wit & Wisdom curriculum! Teachers are bringing engaging texts to life and the students are working hard while enjoying reading, writing, and collaborating with their classmates!

On Friday, McDonald Elementary School students lined up in the gymnasium to have their pictures taken for Picture Day. Students, many sporting fresh haircuts and their fancy clothes, posed for pictures that will be in the yearbook at the end of the school year. Students were then gathered and posed for class pictures. We are thankful for the parents, dubbed the "Glam Squad," who assisted in having students look their best!

Next month, the Office of School & Student Services will be asking you, and students in grades 3-12, to take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with Centennial School District. We need your feedback (and our students voice) to ensure we continue to provide high-quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of all learners and prepare them for college, career, and life readiness. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks! Please remember, families do have the option to opt their student(s) out of the survey.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education's Division of Federal Programs administers federal programs and funding to over 570 local education agencies and non-public and charter schools in the amount of $700 million dollars. The Centennial School District receives Federal Title I funds, which are used to finance supplemental educational services in reading/language arts and math to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Our Title I Schoolwide Schools are Log College Middle School, McDonald Elementary School, and Willow Dale Elementary School.

The schools will inform their families about these schoolwide services throughout the school year. Along with the school and district-based events, we also have resources on standards, assessments, and CSD programming on our district website: Teaching & Learning.

As an outcome of our Title I status, parents/families are invited to review, evaluate, and/or provide feedback for potential revisions to any number of the following:

• Completed Title I Application*

• Title I Parent Right to Know Letter**

• Title I Parent Compact & Family Engagement Policy**

• Title I Parent & Family Engagement Funds and Activities**

• District Policy 801: District Public Records [Right to Know] Policy 801***

• District Policy 917: District Parental/Family Engagement Policy***

• District Policy 918: District Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy and the accompanying Administrative Regulations (ARs)***

*Your building Principal will be setting up and communicating a time for review of the Completed Title I application.

**Please visit your student's building Title I webpage, found linked to the District Title I page, for access to the Building level forms for review.

***To access our District Title I related policies, please visit the District Policies section of our website and click on the BoardDocs Icon to take you to the Centennial's BoardDocs section of the website.

Families can provide feedback through district and school in-person events and through our digital feedback form Title IA Feedback Form, which is also available on each Title I webpage, linked to the Federal Programs<Title I webpage.

• The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires school districts to complete a Comprehensive Plan. Elements of the Comprehensive Plan include but are not limited to District Profile, Planning Process/Committee, Mission, Vision and Values, Instructional Strategies, Safe and Supportive Schools, Special Education Assurances, Induction Plans, Needs Assessments, Action Plan and Goals, and Professional Development. There are also a series of other State Required Reports that are included: Academic Standards and Assessment Requirements (Chapter 4), Gifted Education Plan Assurances (Chapter 16), Induction Plan (Chapter 49), Professional Development Plan (Act 48), and Student Services Assurances (Chapter 12).

  
  

  The Comprehensive Plan runs on a three-year cycle, and Centennial's 2020-23 Comprehensive Plan is due for renewal this Fall, 2023. In June of 2022, Centennial put together a Comprehensive Planning Steering Committee comprised of faculty, staff, administration, students, parents, community members, and community partners and began working on the plan. The main Steering Committee and several subcommittees worked throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall of 2022 to complete the Comprehensive Plan and the Pennsylvania Department of Education State Required Reports due this Fall.

  
  

  As part of the 28-day review requirement, embedded in this Thoughtexchange for feedback is a 1-page overview highlighting the key aspects of our Comprehensive Plan, a draft of our full Comprehensive Plan, a draft of our Induction Plan (Chapter 49), a draft of our Professional Development Plan (Act 48), and a draft of our Gifted Education Plan Assurances (Chapter 16).

  To be transparent, inclusive, and informed, please take a few minutes and visit the following Thoughtexchange to provide your feedback on these documents.

  
  

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  This Exchange will be open until Monday, September 25 at 11:59 pm.

  
  

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Congratulations to Junior, Isabelle Goebel (Assists) and Senior, Addyson Criss (Digs) for eclipsing the 1,000th mark on the same night! During the second set, Izzy's 9th assist of the match pushed her career assists to 1,000. In the 3rd and final set of the 3-0 win against Neshaminy, Addie got her 1,000th dig right before the conclusion of the match. Both will be added to our milestone banners in the William Tennent Gymnasium at the conclusion of the volleyball season.

Log College marked the official opening of its fall athletic season on Thursday, September 21, 2023 with home games in football and volleyball. Plenty of fans turned out to watch the games and cheer on the Colonials, led by the LCMS cheerleaders. Congratulations to Log Football on a dominant first win of the season.

Get ready for an exciting Friday night under the lights at WTHS Alumni Stadium as the William Tennent Panthers gear up to face Father Judge High School at 7:00 p.m. in a highly anticipated football showdown. With two consecutive wins already under their belt, the Panthers are on fire and hungry for their third victory in a row. This game isn't just about football; it's also Youth Sports Night and Wear Your Jersey Night, where fans of all ages can proudly don their favorite sports jerseys to show their support for the team. Kids who wear their youth sports organization or team shirt get into the game for free! All of the kids will be invited to the field for the National Anthem. So, invite your friends and family, and join us for a thrilling evening of football and community spirit as we cheer our Panthers to victory!

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The Centennial School District uses Raptor Volunteer Management System to provide a more efficient and effective process to verify and track volunteer clearances. Please visit our website to learn more about our volunteer guidelines and/or to upload your clearances to Raptor Volunteer Management System.

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September
September 25: All Schools and Offices Closed (Yom Kippur)
September 26: CSD School Board Meeting. 7:00 pm

October

October 9: Inservice- Schools Closed

October 10: CSD School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
October 20: Early Dismissal Grs. K-5 / Grs. 6-12 Full Day of School

October 24: CSD School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm

For the Full Calendar Click HERE.

Please spread the word that Centennial School District is hiring:

If you know anyone who would be interested in these positions, please have them apply. We offer competitive rates, excellent perks, and benefits, including a pension. For questions, please call 215-441-6000, Ext. 11034.

Please check out our employment website for a complete list of vacancies. https://www.centennialsd.org/employment

Have you ever considered a job in education? Do you need a flexible work schedule? Why not try substituting?

Open Opportunities:

• Daily Substitute Teachers
• Long-term and Building Substitute Teachers
• Paraprofessionals (Instructional Aides and Personal Care Assistants)

Like solving mysteries? Think you know whodunnit?

Don't miss our Murder Mystery Dinner, hosted by Bucks County District Attorney, Matthew D. Weintraub. It's going to be one intriguing night and will also include the Ellen Masko Memorial Art Auction.

Friday, October 20th - 6:00 pm at the The Fuge

Tickets are $50 and include dinner & cash bar.

Grab your bestie, your co-workers, or your spouse, and get your tickets for this fun event! You can also reserve a table for a party of 10!

CLICK HERE to get your tickets now!

Each year, more and more people and organizations are turning to our District to help get the message out about various activities, events, fundraisers, etc. The intent of this process is to support student achievement and to provide mutual assistance and benefit through shared information. Our district spends a great deal of time collecting, reviewing, and posting flyers to the District eFolder. The District no longer is posting eFlyers to any social media outlets or the District cable channel. You may refer to Policy 913 for additional information.

Please click on this link to connect with all the community eFlyers of the month

Email: info@centennialsd.org
Website: www.centennialsd.org
Location: 48 Swan Way, Warminster, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 441-6000
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Twitter: @Centennial_SD