CENTENNIAL EXPRESS
April 2024
Meet The Team Meet The Team Meet The Team
Matthew General Manager Assistant General Manager Residence Life Coordinator Office Manager
Jaleesa Leasing Manager Maintenance Manager
Resident Assistant
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[4-5] April Calendar
[6-7] March Highlight
[8] April’s Fools Day
[9] Eid Al-Fitr
[10-11] Exam Quiet Hours
[12] Study/Exam Tips
[13] Study Playlist
[14] Self-care during Exam Season
[15] Student Highlight
[16] Earth Day
[17] Sibling’s Day
[18-19] Healthy Eating (World Health Day)
[20-21] Res-cipe
APR APR
CALEN CALEN
Send your roommate a funny meme to brighten their day!
Final Exams are over! Treat yourself to a well-deserved break by indulging in something you enjoy! Stay Stay Stay Tuned Tuned Tuned
Apr1 April’sFoolsDay Apr2 WorldAutismDay Apr1 EasterMonday Apr19 SemesterEndDate Apr19
Apr13
Task!
Apr12 Res-Cup Apr9 Eidal-Fitr
Task!
RIL RIL NDAR NDAR
Take a mini break from studying and relieve stress
Write encouraging sticky notes and place them on your roommates’ door!
You are in the final stretch! Listen to your favourite study playlist and power through the finals!
For more fun to For more fun to For more fun to come this April! come this April! come this April!
Apr7 WorldHealthDay Apr8 Re-NewalEvent Apr15 Task! Apr8 SolarEclipse Apr18 Task! Apr17 Task!
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Highlights
APRIL FOOLS
WHAT IS APRIL FOOLS?
April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day is an annual custom on April 1st, consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting "April Fools!" at the recipient.
Send us a video of you pulling an ‘April Fools Prank’ on your friend in Residence for a chance to win a $25.00 Tango giftcard!
Disclaimer: Pranks should be harmless and allow all parties to have fun. Should a prank be deemed inappropriate or in violation of our Resident Community Handbook, Management will follow up accordingly.
PRANK IDEAS
GOOGLY EYES ’ JELLO SURPRISE
Whip up a batch of Jell-O, toss in a straw, and let it set in clear drinking glasses until it resembles their favorite flavor of juice or fruit punch. Serve up these glasses of “juice” to your friends — who will get absolutely nowhere when they try to slurp it up through the straw.
This gag couldnt be easier for a PG-rated gag: Get out that bag of googly eyes from the craft drawer, and open the fridge. Place a set of eyes on everything you see: the carton of milk, the veggies, all the condiments. They’ll crack up when they go in for breakfast, only to see all those little eyes staring back at them.
FAKE MONEY
Put the corner of a five (5) dollar bill outside of a book so that it's poking out, but attach that small sample to a larger note that says, "April Fools!" The recipient will think they found five dollars, but they will have been pranked!
If you want to be an extra good sport, you can give them the actual $5 afterwards!
Eid Al-Fitr
Thisholidaymarksoneofthetwosignificant celebrationsintheMuslimcalendar,symbolizing theconclusionofthesacredmonthofRamadan, duringwhichMuslimsobservedailyfastingfrom dawntillsunset.Itisobservedwithacommunal prayerserviceinthemorning,followedbyjoyful gatheringsformealsandconversationsamong friendsandfamily.Theexactdateisexpectedtobe eitherApril9thor10th,determinedbythe sightingofthecrescentmoon.
Happy Eid celebrations!
please quiet exam in progress
Quiet Hours
Exam Quiet Hours are in effect for the months of December and April. During these months, residents are expected to adhere to Quiet Hours at all times, 24/7!
This is to ensure residents seeking a quiet place to study during the exam, period are accessible to them at Centennial Place.
If you are concerned about noise at any time, please contact the Front Desk to anonymously report a noise complaint.
All the best of luck with finals!
Tips on How to be Tips on How to be More More Productive Productive
Time management and organizational skills can commonly be correlated to overall work productivity. When you implement strategies that support your productivity, you may have a higher chance of developing and improving your product output.
Time Management More
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Tips
Study Playlist
Never Say Never - Justin Bieber ft Jaden Smith
High Hopes- Panic! At The Disco
Going The Distance- Nikita
The Climb- Miley Cyrus
Fight Song - Rachel Platten
THE PERFECT
✏during exam season ��
Prioritize sleep
Schedule regular breaks
Practice deep breathing, meditation or yoga
take a quick
10 minute walk
Fuel your body with nutritious food
Limit distractions such as social media
Self-care Practice selfcompassion (you’re doing okay!)
TIME IS TICKING!
BUT YOU CAN CONTINUE TO STAY IN THE CENTRE OF IT ALL!
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STAFFHIGHLIGHT STAFFHIGHLIGHT
MIRIAM MIRIAM
Meet Miriam, a friendly and positive RA on the 4th floor.
Miriam possesses exceptional teamwork skills evident in her involvement in Special Events committees and collaborations with other RAs. Demonstrating enthusiasm in every task, she cultivates an overall welcoming atmosphere for all. Her kindness and dedication further enhance our community, making her as a cherished member of our team.
HAPPY EARTH DAY
APRIL 22, 2022
ThebeautyofEarthliesinitssimplicity andnaturallook.Letuspledgeto conserveitsnaturalresourcesand protectitfromdegradation.
Sibling’s Day
April 10, 2024
Celebrating the bond between siblings, a day dedicated to honouring the special relationships shared between brothers and sisters!
April 7th, 2024
WORLDHEALTHDAY
World Health Day is celebrated on the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization on April 7th, 1948. Each year specific topics are chosen regarding advocacy. This year ’ s theme is “ my health, my right,” for access to health care, clean water, clean air, good nutrition and many more rights and needs not being met.
JOIN US
In celebrating World Health Day, with a day of healthy eating with the assistance of some of our tips and tricks!
TACO SPAGHETTI
INGREDIENTS
1LB.93%LEANGROUNDBEEF
SMALLYELLOWONION,FINELYCHOPPED
4CLOVESGARLIC,FINELYCHOPPED (14.5-OZ.CAN)DICEDTOMATOES. (1-OZ.)PACKETOFTACOSEASONING
8OZ.SPAGHETTI
4OZ.VELVEETACHEESEORAMERICANCHEESE,CUTORTORN INTOPIECES
(4OZ.)SHARPCHEDDARCHEESE,SHREDDED
1/2CUPCHOPPEDFRESHCILANTRO
SOURCREAMORMEXICANCREMA,FORSERVING(OPTIONAL)
HOW TO MAKE:
STEP 1
INALARGEPOTOVERMEDIUM-HIGH HEAT,COOKGROUNDBEEF,ONION, ANDGARLIC,STIRRINGOCCASIONALLY, UNTILBEEFISBROWNED,5TO6 MINUTES.ADDWATER,TOMATOES, ANDTACOSEASONING,THENCOVER ANDBRINGTOABOIL.
STEP 2
BREAKSPAGHETTIINHALF LENGTHWISEANDADDTOSAUCE. REDUCEHEATTOMEDIUM,COVER, ANDSIMMERUNTILPASTAISTENDER, 12TO14MINUTES.
STEP 3
REMOVEFROMHEATANDSTIRIN VELVEETA,CHEDDAR,ANDCILANTRO UNTILCHEESEISMELTED.SERVE TOPPEDWITHMORECILANTROAND SOURCREAM,IFUSING.
Mango Mango Smoothie Smoothie
1 cup of diced mangos
1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup of milk (non-dairy milk works aswell)
Blend all ingredients in a blender to make a perfect simple and delicious mango smoothie. (Cool Tip! Freeze your mangos first to make your smoothie extra thick!)
General Inquiries General Inquiries General Inquiries
Centennial Place Residence 416. 438. 2216 ext 6294
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Matthew Fleming General Manager
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Courtney Wong Assistant General Manager CWong@studenthousing.com
Jaleesa Arthur Leasing Manager
JArthur@studenthousing.com
Corey Cummings Residence Life Coordinator
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