Cyclones,

We are already in week 3 at CENMS and it is evident in the classrooms we have been visiting. Our students are hard at work learning and growing together. Another huge thanks to our superstar faculty and staff for making the start of the 25–26 school year such a success. Please see our SHOUTOUT section below to leave a message for a staff member who has helped make a difference for you and your student.

Few Important Reminders:

• Picture Day: Monday August 25th is picture day!
• Upcoming Testing: ELA FAST Test will be Wednesday 9/3 and MATH FAST Test will be Wednesday 9/10 for all students. Please make sure they sleep good and grab some breakfast before testing.
• Car Loop Tips: Avoid using phones, and follow staff directions for safety. Use the interior lane only for drop-off/pick-up. Please avoid dropping off before the STEM center.
• Student Wireless Communication Devices: In accordance with an update in Florida state legislative policy, grades Pre-K through 8 students who bring WCDs to school must ensure that they remain on silent mode and completely out of view for the entire school day. Students with devices will be sent to the office to turn devices in and sign our WCD log.
• Student Dress Code: Shirts must have straps and cover the waist; no halter tops, crop tops, or visible undergarments. Bottoms should be long enough to fully cover the buttocks. Students out of dress will be sent to the office to change and sign our dress code log.

Thanks for your continued support and partnership!

Don’t stop “B”elieving!

CENMS Admin

Attendance Updates & Absence Reporting Reminder

If you notice an attendance error for a single class period, please click on the teacher’s name in the portal and send them an email to verify the absence or request a correction. Teachers are the best point of contact for class-specific attendance concerns.

Also, a quick reminder: paper notes for absences will no longer be accepted. Please use your Parent Portal to submit all absence requests electronically. More information in the ATTEND & ACHIEVE section of the newsletter.

This ensures faster processing and accurate record-keeping. Thank you for helping us maintain accurate attendance records!

Do you know a staff member at Centennial Middle School who goes above and beyond? Whether it’s a teacher, coach, counselor, or support staff, we want to hear about it! Submit your shout out and help us celebrate the amazing people who make our school special—your message might even be featured on the school website!

Free for Staff and Students! Come on out and support our community event! Please share on social media and invite everyone you know!

For the safety and supervision of all students, please remember that students are not permitted on campus before 8:15 AM. The classrooms will not open until 8:15 AM, and there will be no staff available to supervise students prior to that time.

We kindly ask families to plan accordingly to ensure students arrive no earlier than 8:15 AM classes start at 8:30am. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone.

In order to submit a request to have an absence excused you will need a myStudent Parent Portal.

Pasco County Schools is committed to reducing absenteeism and increasing student achievement outcomes. That’s why this year we will be increasing awareness around the importance of attendance—with the goal of strengthening our collective responsibility to make sure students are learning every day. We’re implementing new procedures with tracking, interventions, and supports to meet this goal.

For parents, absences will need to be reported via your myStudent Parent Portal.

To submit an absence:

1. Log in to your myStudent Parent Portal.

2. Navigate to the Forms section.

3. Complete and submit the Absence Reporting Form for approval.

For step-by-step instructions and helpful resources, please visit: www.pasco.k12.fl.us/attendance/absence

In addition, we’ll be sharing attendance facts and tips on our new Attend and Achieve webpage all year long!