Centennial Middle School released a series of weekly announcements on Oct. 5 outlining upcoming academic schedules and school activities. The update includes details regarding the conclusion of Term 1 and the upcoming Fall Break for students.
According to the Oct. 5 announcement, Term 1 is scheduled to end on Wednesday, Oct. 21, which serves as a Teacher Professional Development Day with no school for students. The final school day for students in Term 1 will be Tuesday, Oct. 20. Fall Break for students will run from Wednesday, Oct. 21, through Monday, Oct. 26. Term 2 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 27, which will be an A Day.
Several events are scheduled for the week of Oct. 5. A school safety drill to practice evacuation protocols is held on Monday, Oct. 5. Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6. Additionally, a PTA Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 10:30 a.m. in the CMS Library.
Students can participate in the PTA Reflections Contest with the theme "What My Culture Means to Me." Entries for the contest are due Tuesday, Oct. 27. For those interested in the District STEM Fair, students can begin working on individual or group projects of up to three students. A suggested timeline includes brainstorming in September and October, gathering materials in October and November, and creating presentations in December or early January. While exact dates for the District STEM Fair have not been announced, the event typically occurs in February.
The school provided reminders for parents and guardians regarding drop-off and pick-up procedures, requesting the use of the lane closest to the building for efficiency. For Halloween, the school stated that costumes must follow the dress code and cannot include masks, full-face coverings, or weapon-like props. Parents are also encouraged to check student grades through PowerSchool and Canvas as the term approaches its end.
Questions regarding STEM projects may be directed to Nicole Murray at nicolemu@provo.edu.
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