World Language Clubs Gather
to Celebrate the Season

 

 

 

 

On Thursday, December 10^th, students from French, German and Spanish Club got together and celebrated the holiday traditions of their cultures.

French Club told the story of the Bûche de Noël, and the students got to make their own!

German Club shared their story of Krampus! I suggest we all be good J.

Spanish Club shared their tradition and story of the King Cake, along with a delicious cake to eat!

We even had a visit from Saint Nicholas who filled the students’ shoes with goodies!!!

From the World Language Clubs, we wish everyone a Happy, Healthy and Safe Holiday Season!!!!

 

Crumbley Awarded Principal of the Month

Congratulations to Ms. Crumbley who was recently named Principal of the Month for the Northeast Learning Community!

 

 

 

FBLA Members Attend Fall Leadership Conference

Several Centennial students attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Athens at the Classic Center.  The conference had as its focus: a dynamic general session, informative leadership training workshops, the always thrilling Battle of the Chapters, the opportunity to participate in one of the world’s largest MONOPOLY® Tournaments, and many other activities.  The conference is also a preparation for upcoming regional competitions.

Students Visit Roswell Jail/P.D. and SWAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approximately 30 of Centennial’s Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security students visited Roswell’s Jail, Police Department and SWAT. The students were able to tour the facilities and participate in a Q & A session with one of the SWAT and Community Relations officers. While students were touring, they witnessed a 911 in-home burglary call caught on camera for a local Roswell resident. Many of the LPSCS students seek employment in the law and justice field.

 

Tech Students Join Millions for Hour of Code

The Introduction to Digital Technology students participated in the globally observed Hour of Code this week.   The grassroots campaign’s goal is for tens of millions of students to try an Hour of Code during December 7-13, in celebration of Computer Science Education Week.  The session was introduced by Mr. Evan Adams, a Software Engineer with CareerBuilder.com.  Mr. Adams, a Javascript programmer, walked the students through creating a Star Wars programming game using Javascript.  At the end of the session, students received a programming certificate.

 

 

Art Students Visit Carlos Museum

 

 

Last week the AP Studio Art, AP Art History, and Art History I classes attended the Carlos Museum to see the Native Beauty Collection of Native American Art on loan to the museum.  Students were able to see first-hand artworks of some of the artists, such as Maria Martinez, included in the 250 iconic images of the AP Art History course.

 

 

Senior Service Day: Post#4

 

 

These Centennial seniors completed their service working

 to improve our campus environment.

 

Woodwinds Perform for Georgia School Board

 

Yesterday the CHS woodwind quintet performed at the Georgia School Board Association & Georgia Superintendent Association Convention.

Pictured above: Nicole Stetzer, Matthew Gilmore, Ally Hawkins, Mika Tokutake and Christina Tamba.

 

CHS Students Perform at Underground Atlanta

 

 

Last week twelve Centennial band students performed in Tuba Christmas, an annual tradition at Underground Atlanta.

 

 

Group Makes Plans for CHS SPaCE

 

The week before Thanksgiving, students, teachers, and parents visited Ga Tech's Invention Studio and the Decatur Makerspace. It was a great and productive day learning about opportunities from these existing makerspaces.