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Wednesday, May 23 2012

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BLAST Article Ideas

Do you have an idea for a BLAST article?

We want to know what you know, and we want to know what you need. Send us your specific content, or your ideas for content. If you have Blast content to get out this week - please submit it by Friday at 3 pm. The Blast goes out late Sunday night, and covers school life for the following week.

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.

To submit news, events, or calendar items to be included in the Blast, send an email with subject line "News" to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Event Submissions

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

To add your event to the CSCA Calendar, email details to:
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If your event has a longer description or ties to broader issues, feel free to include it and submit the story to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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.

To add a deadline to the CSCA Calendar email the above details to:
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15 February 2012

A long mid-week Blast, so no snappy patter here. Just a reminder that next week is midwinter break -- a chance to breathe and catch up on things. No Blast on Monday 2/20, but I'll be back next Wednesday.

Comments, questions, etc? Just ask...

sandi kurtz

submitarticle@csca.thecenterschool.net

sandik@drizzle.com

206-523-6553

And More...

Tweaking the Schedule

Homework Club, which used to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, moved to Mondays and Fridays at the beginning of the semester, and is now splitting the difference -- meeting on Mondays and Thursdays.

Seniors - Deadlines Approaching

Seniors need to have completed their PE and service learning hours by 2 April, so use the midwinter break to make sure you've got what you need, and then write it all up.

Student Enrichment Fee

from the CSCA board

Over the last couple of weeks, a number of Center School parents have called other parents reminding them about the Student Enrichment Fee. The suggested voluntary contribution is $150 per student. This is money that the Center School Community Association, the school's PTA, raises to supplement the School District budget. We distribute the money amongst all of the teachers, and to all of the classes. We purchase supplies that benefit all of the students. We realize that not every family can afford the full $150 contribution. The students will benefit from whatever amount you can contribute before the end of the school year. Please make your check payable to Center School Communication Association, and make a note that this is for your student's enrichment fee. The check can be dropped off at the front desk at the school. If you have any questions and/or comments about the fee, please contact Sam Star, Center School Community Association president at 206-789-3483, or samstar500@yahoo.com

Service Learning with Seattle Public Library

You can earn service learning hours as a Teen Adviser with the SPL -- take a look at their website for more details.

http://blog.spl.org/yablog/2012/01/12/weve-got-your-service-learning-credit-right-here/

Artists as Collectors

The Wright family has been running a low-key exhibit space, mostly to show work from their own, extensive collection, but their new show opens up the idea of collecting to art makers themselves, asking a group of artists to curate collections of their own. The results are supposed to run the gamut, from found materials and art objects to consumer products. The space is only open a few hours a week, Thursdays and Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm, but the show is free, so midwinter break is a great time to stop in and look. 407 Dexter Ave N, entrance around back, call for directions if confused 206-263-8200.

Grammy Camp

The local chapter of the Recording Academy (that brings us the Grammys every year) is running a day-long workshop Friday 6 April on the music industry, with hands-on sessions by performers, producers, engineers and other music professionals. If you're heading in that direction after high school, or just curious about what it entails, check their website for an application, or contact Caroline Dodge at 206-834-100, caroline.dodge@grammy.com for more details. Applications are due 27 February, so you could work on it over the break.

http://www.grammy365.com/blogs/pnw-grammy-camp-basic-training

Movie Night for a Good Cause

The Boys and Girls Club of King County are screening "Miss Representation," the new documentary about girl's body image, as a fundraiser for their InfluenceHer program, which promotes academic success, leadership and health to your women. The event is for 18 and older, Tuesday 28 February, 6 pm at the EMP. For more information on the InfluenceHer program check

http://www.positiveplace.org/InfluenceHer/

and for tickets to the fundraiser, look here

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=influenceher&event=4316&static=y

Summer Math Program

The University of Washington runs a free four week summer math program for high school juniors through their College of Engineering . "The goal of the program is to enhance students' strengths in math problem solving to better prepare them for the rigorous college-level mathematics coursework required of top engineering schools like the University of Washington's College of Engineering." If your student is thinking about pursuing engineering or a related career, take a look at this program. Applications are due March 15, so look now at

http:www.uwmathacademy.org.

PTA Money for College

The Washington State PTA is awarding scholarships to graduates of Washington State public high schools beginning their freshman year of post-secondary education in the United States. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic performance, or leadership/community service. The application form is available on the Washington State PTA website. This application form is the only form that will be accepted. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2012. Recipients will be notified by May 1, 2012. $2,000 Grants will be awarded to recipients entering four-year post-secondary institutions, and $1,000 grants will be awarded to recipients entering community college, vocational-technical schools or other accredited institutions.

http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/scholarship/index.html

Service Learning with Seattle Public Library

You can earn service learning hours as a Teen Adviser with the SPL -- take a look at their website for more details.

http://blog.spl.org/yablog/2012/01/12/weve-got-your-service-learning-credit-right-here/

Do you have an idea for a BLAST article?

We want to know what you know, and we want to know what you need. Send us your specific content, or your ideas for content. If you have Blast content to get out this week - please submit it by Friday at 3 pm. The Blast goes out late Sunday night, and covers school life for the following week.

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.

To submit news, events, or calendar items to be included in the Blast, send an email with subject line "News" to submitarticle@csca.thecenterschool.net.

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