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Wednesday, May 23 2012

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Things we like to know:
- School News, in and out of the building
- Opportunities for Center School students (volunteering, classes, performances, etc)
- Student, staff and faculty accomplishments beyond the school.
- And the ever-favorite "misc."

By now you've seen the motley collection of stuff that qualifies for the Blast -- if you've got something that fits that very elastic category, send it in. Make sure you tell me what's going on, where and when it's happening, and how to get in touch with the people involved, if participation is the goal. And let me know how long you think it should run.

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If your happening or event has a time and place, is of general interest to the CSCA and TCS community, tell us about it. Your event will be listed on the CSCA site and appear in various places depending on your event category.

Basic Essential Event Information

Title: Title of your event. Should be an official name.

Date: When is it? Include all dates, start and end date.

Time: When, again. Please provide a Start and End time. If we do not have an official End time, we will estimate a reasonable length but would really rather not. Make a guess so we don't have to.

Event Description: The narrative description of your event, or, "the Blurb." What will happen at the event? Who will be presenting the event? Is someone of interest appearing, e;g., Superintendent, School Board Member, Principal, etc.? What do attendees need to know? This should be a brief overview.

Because date, time and venue are already published, this information is not as important in the description. Plan to restate date, time, and place after your blurb. If you restate title, date, time and place at the beginning of your blurb, it will be redundant for readers who will already have that information in the preceding text.

Place: Event Venue.
Where is it? Use official names, e,g. "Seattle Repertory Theatre," = good, "The Rep" = bad. Just assume your reader is unfamiliar with the area and may have to look up the address. In the case of the SRT, it is already in the system complete with the official address and automatic directions using Google Maps should the reader require the information. Complete, accurate information is crucial. Please include:

Address: - As in street address. Include city, sate and zip code at minimum.
Website URL: - As in internet address.
Images: If at all available - and they usually are. Bonus Points: Provide an image of the venue or space. These are usually readily available on the venue webpage. Simply right click on logos or images and download to your device and attach or send a link to the images.

Note that once an event venue has been entered, it is permanently in the system. Therefore a number of frequently used venues are already entered.

Additional Information (useful, but not required)

Event Contact: Name, email and phone

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Deadlines

Deadline Submission Guidelines

Deadlines are just that, but for our purposes, events requiring less description. Deadlines will appear on the calendar for the day and time they are set to expire. Less information is required for deadlines. These are typically published to keep readers mindful - and provide them with a resource they can find - of important deadlines throughout the year. e.g., SAT Test Dates, Registration Deadlines for programs, colleges, what have you. The following information is necessary.

What's the Deadline? For example, SAT test sign ups, Financial Aid forms, register for this or that.

When: Date and Time necessary. When is it due? In the case of Mail-in, dated material, e.g., Postmarked by April 15th, 2012. Otherwise, provide time and date.

How do I meet the deadline: Describe what needs to be done to fulfill the deadline. e.g., All forms must be completed and postmarked by April 15, 2012, or, "delivered to the Hall of Arts and Sciences office located at room 267, University Building by 5:00 p.m. October 18, 2011. Admittedly, there are fewer "drop off" deadlines, but they exist.

Where can I find more information? Typically, this deadline notice is not the primary communication for readers. This is intended to be a courtesy reminder, therefore we don't need to provide in depth details in our notice. However, we should include a link to more information on the deadline. As the Deadlines tend to be nationally known in the case of SAT or ACT testing, providing a URL for the deadline is both easy and helpful to readers.

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28 November - 4 December 2011

Welcome back from the holiday, and the agony of choosing between hot turkey sandwiches and turkey soup.

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This Week at the Center School

The Regular Stuff
Homework Club meets after school Tuesday and Thursday.
Coffee with Ms Britsova Friday 10 am at the Center House Starbucks

The Irregular Stuff
Community Meeting schedule this Wednesday
Period 1 - 8:30-9:15
Community Meeting - 9:25-10:25
Period 2 - 10:30-11:15
Period 3 - 11:20-12:05
Lunch - 12:05-12:40
Period 4 - 12:40-1:25
Period 5 - 1:30-2:15
Period 6 - 2:20-3:05

Gage Academy of Art
Tracy Banaszynski, Teen Art Studios Coordinator at the Gage Academy, will be visiting Ms Culbertson's classes on Thursday 1 December, and will also be meeting with students at lunch on the balcony to describe the Academy's free studio classes for students as well as their other programs. Check their website for more information and come talk with a real live person on Thursday.

Countdown to Ski Bus Registration
If you are planning on signing up for ski bus, NOW is the time. The registration deadline is Friday, December 2. We still need more students to make this a go. Registration forms for the Center School ski bus are now available at school and on the CSCA website here. The ski bus will be on Wednesdays for 6 weeks beginning January 11. It leaves school around 2:30 on Wednesdays and returns around 10:00. Bus only: $150; Bus and lift ticket: $330. Rentals are available for an additional cost. Questions? Call or email Julie Vergeront, jvergeront@yahoo.com, 206-459-1862.

Coming Attractions and Past Accomplishments

Heads-Up Artists
The Center School will be hosting the state PTSA Reflections project 9-11 December, a competition designed to recognize student artists. All students are eligible to participate, but the guidelines for work are fairly specific -- if you're interested, take a look at their website.

Calling All Carrot Cakes (and other tasty treats)
Volunteers needed for Staff Appreciation Lunch Friday 16 December. Please contact Peggy Morgan at Pmorganxyz@comcast.net if you would like to help create a festive lunch to celebrate the wonderful teachers and staff at TCS. Volunteers are needed to help decorate and set up, to contribute beverages and desserts, and to clean up. Friday 16 December, is the last day before winter break and an early dismissal day, so the lunch period will run from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Volunteers to set up and decorate will need to arrive at 11:00 a.m. and clean-up volunteers will be needed from 12:50 to 1:50 p.m. Food contributions can be dropped off at school the morning of December 16 -- if you can't make it to the lunch you can still participate.

What Happens After High School? Brunch!
Jodi Itman is coordinating the upcoming Senior Alumni Brunch (Wednesday 4 January), a chance for Center School alums to share their experiences with current students and faculty. She's looking for help with preparation and clean-up, as well as donations of food, drink and supplies. The Brunch is a great chance to hear "what happens next" with Center grads, and a nice way to get back to business after the hullabaloo of the winter holidays. Call (206-353-7726) or email (mamacloud@gmail.com) Jodi if you can lend a hand or two.

Outside the Center School

Finished Photos
The Youth in Focus photography program is opening its latest show this Wednesday, 30 November, at the Douglas-Truth branch of the Seattle Public Library (2300 E. Yesler Way) with a reception at 6 pm. Some of the photographers will be available to talk about their work and the YIF program for urban teens. For more information on the program, take a look here.

Last, But Not Least

Look, No Knife Involved
Now that we've gotten through Thanksgiving, a belated kitchen tip from the wilds of the Internet. Peeling garlic in 10 seconds. (No, I'm not making this up - it actually works)

"Shake the dickens out of it."

Can't see his face in this one

Cosmo Meens "Mythbusters test"

Yet another guy

"Stupid Easy Garlic Treat" Just look at the expression on his face

Finally, a girl

Behind the scenes of a "peeling garlic" video

With optional dance moves

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