CSD is excited about the launch of our latest addition to the website, the Centennial AI chatbot "pilot". This innovative technology has been making waves and we have received positive feedback from our users.

The chatbot's remarkable feature is its continuous improvement with each question asked. Every interaction with it contributes to its ever-expanding knowledge base and enhanced capabilities. As a result, our chatbot will continue to improve and deliver even more helpful responses. Remember, this is a pilot launch and it will improve over time.

Teddy Daiber, the founder of AlwaysOn stated, "Our product uses AI to build a comprehension and understanding of K-12 school districts. By training on thousands of school-related topics and questions, our AI has out-of-the-box K-12 expertise. Every engagement with the chatbot helps improve our AI's ability to process questions and provide the best possible answers that are specific to school districts."

We are committed to continually enhancing the chatbot's capabilities to better serve the community's needs. Thank you to everyone who has helped us build this technology by using this new, valuable tool.

Klinger Middle School:

Monday, September 11, 2023 | 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Log College:
Monday, September 11, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

William Tennent High School:
Thursday, September 21, 2023 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

In the heart of summer, from July 24 to July 28, the campus of Shippensburg University transformed into a hub of innovation and camaraderie as the Keystone Technology Innovators Summit unfolded. The event, a gathering of forward-thinking enthusiasts from across the Commonwealth, was a celebration of learning, technology, and connections.

Amidst the rustic charm of the campus, Klinger teachers, Kevin Deissler and George Fischer, dove into a whirlwind of captivating technology workshops. From coding marvels to cutting-edge classroom tools, the sessions ignited their curiosity and sparked their creativity. The real magic, however, lay in the friendships they forged. Hailing from diverse corners of the state, they bonded over a shared passion for technology and teaching.

To attend, teachers had to be nominated by an administrator. That sense of recognition added a special touch. Learning, laughing, and growing together, they left the summit invigorated, ready to inject newfound enthusiasm into the upcoming school year. The Keystone Technology Innovators Summer Summit wasn't just a conference; it was a transformative experience that fueled their motivation to shape the future for our students and ourselves.

Construction of the Log College Outdoor Classroom is complete. While there will be some additional elements added to brighten up the space, we look forward to using the space. Additionally, we will formally acknowledge the area in a ceremony later this Fall. Special thanks to Log College teacher, Mr. Markey for building the structure.

Mentors from the writing lab assisted students in the Pathways Course with strategies for writing their college essays. Ms. Leahy and Mrs. Christine work with 5 upperclassmen during 3rd period to provide writing assistance to anyone in the school. All students are welcome to come to the library during their lunch to get assistance with projects, essays, resumes, and more!

On day 3 of the 6-day cycle at McDonald, students in grades K-5 will focus throughout the day on Social Emotional Academic Learning (SEAL). During Morning Meeting, students will be introduced to the week’s lesson. For example, the focus this month is Respect. During the WIN period, students continue with the lesson with their homeroom teacher.

This week, 2nd-grade students brainstormed and created a list of what respect looks like. The students were then encouraged to model this behavior throughout the day. At the end of the day, students engaged in a brief closing circle activity to summarize the day’s learning, and how to continue to extend the concept of respect in the future. Pictures below show the students collaborating during the WIN period, and the list the students created.

Jennifer Schultz has joined Centennial Education Foundation as the new Executive Director. Her son, Andrew, is currently a senior at William Tennent, her daughter Ashley graduated 10 years ago and her husband, Jim, is currently a Centennial School District bus driver. She has spent most of her career in the advertising media industry focusing on print and digital, before launching her own small business. Through the years, she volunteered her time to help coach youth sports: baseball, soccer, and basketball with Warminster and HVAA. Her love of community and supporting children led her to sit on the William Tennent Football Booster Club as the fundraising director. She is excited to be part of the foundation and help support educational programs for children.

76 grade 5 students from McDonald Elementary applied to serve on the Safety Patrol. Their first duty was assisting with dismissal this week. They are outstanding role models helping to promote the 4B's + 1 at McDonald: Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Ready, Be Your Best + Be Proud to be a McDonald Bulldog!

This course examines the social, legal, ethical, economic, and political interactions of business and society in the United States and internationally. Business and non-business majors learn about the relationship and impact of business to society in which they are citizens, consumers, and producers.

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.

Throughout the school year, the schools will be providing their families with information related to these schoolwide services. 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 will have an opportunity to provide feedback through district and school in-person events, as well as through our digital feedback form Title IA Feedback Form, which is also available on each Title I webpage, found 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, as well as 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).

In a continued effort to be transparent, inclusive, and informed, we are asking that you please take a few minutes and visit the following Thoughtexchange to provide your feedback on these documents.

https://tejoin.com/scroll/803182638

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

Quick Tips:

• This Exchange is confidential. Your thoughts will be shared with other participants, but not your identity.
  

• Please be polite and respectful as you share and rate your thoughts.

• If you see a thought that is rude, hurtful or identifies a person or group, you can report it by clicking in the upper right corner of the thought.

• You will see and rate thoughts that others have shared. 5 stars = strongly agree, 1 star = strongly disagree.

• You do not need to rate all thoughts, though it's recommended to rate at least 30.

• Please note - participants needing this Exchange in a different language will have the ability to choose that language as a drop-down option once in the Exchange.

Are you interested in participating in a sport for William Tennent HS?

Do you have questions about any sports? Contact A Coach to learn more.

Fall sports at Log College feature Football, Cheerleading, Boys Soccer, Field Hockey, and Girls Volleyball. Despite the heatwave, our student athletes showed up in huge numbers!

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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 12: CSD School Board Meeting, 7:00 pm
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)

MBIT's Adult Education Evening class schedule has been posted! Please visit their website to register! For more information visit the MBIT website.

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