November, 2014 Volume 1 SLW Centennial High School Eagle’s Newsletter Our Mission Statement St. Lucie West Centennial High School provides a safe environment wherein students are engaged in a rich and rigorous curriculum resulting in responsible, contributing citizens of a diverse and dynamic world. Teacher Spotlight Congratulations Pamela Kaiser. Mrs. Kaiser has been recognized by the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program for her contributions as an AP reader. In June 2014, 607 high school AP English Literature teachers joined forces with college faculty who teach in the same discipline to score 399,220 exams in Louisville, KY. Ms. Kaiser has been recognized for her hard work, her dedication, and her expertise. This was her fifth year participating as an AP Reader. Thank you Ms. Kaiser for your dedication to your students. Inside this issue: More Teacher News Congratulations to Ms. Lacroix for being awarded the 2014 Ann Derflinger Scholarship for Continuing Theater Education in the amount of $1000. Ms. Lacroix plans to apply this money towards tuition and expenses for the 2015 summer Broadway Teacher's Workshop Summit in NYC. In addition, Ms. Lacroix was also added to the Board of Directors during the annual membership meeting for the FATE organization which stands for Florida Association of Theater Educators. Ms. Lacroix will represent SLW Centennial well. Con- gratulations Ms. Lacroix and thank you for your hard work. Habitat for Humanity 2 Recent Events 2 11th & 12 Grade Info 3 Food Drive 3 Student Spotlight 3 Contact Info and 4 Calendar of Events Page 2 Eagle’s Newsletter Community Service Highlights The Senior Class has adopted Habitat for Humanity as a “Class Community Project” for this year. They will be working on projects on different Saturdays throughout the year. Each project day has a morning session and an afternoon session. The project tasks could include: landscaping, drywall, painting, cleanup, light carpentry, etc… Projects will be given based on needs at the time. The rules: 1. There are fifteen SENIOR ONLY student slots per session. 2. Students must pre-sign up and turn in a signed permission form prior to the project date. 3. Slots are on a first come first serve basis. If a student wishes to sign up for morning and afternoon session, both slots are given. 4. External family members and friends can NOT be on project site. 5. If you sign up to fill a spot, it Recent Events at Centennial is your responsibility to find a replacement if you cannot attend. The dates available are: 1 November 6 December 10 January 7 February 7 March Please see Mrs. Rondeau or Mrs. Young to sign up. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR COMPLETED PERMISSION FORM TO RESERVE A SPOT. Page 3 11th Grade Information Senior class is sponsoring Habitat for Humanity as the Senior Class Community Service Project this year. First volunteer work date is Saturday, November 1st. See Mrs. Rondeau or Mrs. Young for more information. Show your school spirit!!!!!  The Junior class is selling Class of 2016 shirts.  The Junior class is also selling school spirit shirts. 12th Grade Information Cost for shirts is $10. See Ms. Woessner in R116, or Ms. Dare in P117 to get your order forms. 2nd Annual Eagles Care Canned Food STARTS: NOVEMBER 3, 2014 ENDS: NOVEMBER 21, 2014 Mrs. Register’s Leadership Class is hosting the annual canned food drive. They will be collecting all non-perishable foods.. All food collected will be donated to the Treasure Coast Food Bank. For more information please see Mrs. Register in Room HB-019 Student Spotlight on Jaci Caine Some might call Jaci Caine a “hero.” Centennial’s senior class historian was born in Gainesville and is an avid University of Florida fan. She hopes to enroll in the college next year to focus on pediatric neurology. Indeed, Caine embodies heroic qualities. She participates in outreach mission trips and was selected as one of 20 to serve on the Florida Youth Commission, where she works with her peers, state legislators and cabinet members to enhance the Department of Juvenile Justice. On a local level, Jaci participates in Centennial’s flourishing medical academy and counts all of her English classes as her most cherished. Her favorite color is lime green; she appreciates a savory mac ‘n’ cheese. Her song list includes contributions by late rapper Tupac Shakur. Jaci’s mom tells her to “be awesome” every morning before school. Seniors will also host a Powder Puff Flag Football tournament on Saturday, November 22nd. The tournament will be open to teams of 10. More information will be posted soon. 9th Grade Academy Small Learning Community Contact Information  Monarae Buchanan 344-4405 SLW Centennial 10th Grade Academy  High School Douglas Konopelko 344-4409 Andrea Popwell Academy of Arts and Communication  Chadwick Bacon 344-4478 Academy of Science and Technology  Kim Waugh 344-4413 Calendar Of Events November 3: PBIS Exceptional Eagle of the Month. November 20: College 101. (Seniors/Parents) November 4: Report Cards. November 22: Competitive Cheer November 5: Bowling November 6: Varsity Football November 22: Powder Puff Tournament November 7: Boys Soccer November 24: Boys Soccer November 8: SAT Testing November 24: BLPT (Building Level Planning Team) meeting November 12: Boys Basketball November 13: Boys Basketball November 14: Boys Soccer November 17: Boys Soccer November 19: Boys Basketball November 20: ASVAB Testing Principal November 11 Honoring our Veterans. Thank You For Your Service. _____________________________ November 26: SAC Meeting November 25 Happy Thanksgiving 1485 SW Cashmere BLVD Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 772-344-4400 (telephone) 772-344-4406 (facsimile) http:// schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us/swc/