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Things we like to know:
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- 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 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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CSCA 2011-2012 - The BLAST | The Center School Newsletter 2011-2012

3-9 October 2011

It's a long Blast this week, with a little bit of many different things. But there's something fun at the end, if you need an incentive.

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Center School Enrichment Fee News
Thank you to the the 98 families who pledged to pay over $14,600 towards our $30,000 goal. Great work! We are still looking for a 100% Center School family response. If you have not responded, please pull the enrichment fee form out of the pile and turn it in to the front desk at the school ASAP! Every dollar of the enrichment fees collected is programmed for materials and services which benefit every student at our school. You can pay the full $150 now, set up a payment plan as you elect, or pay what you can afford. Questions? Contact Sam Star, CSCA president, president@csca.thecenterschool.net

This Week at the Center School

Pizza Alert
A reminder about the CSCA Pizza-and-a-Bakesale event, this Thursday October 6, at 6 pm at the Center School. Meet other families, eat the almost-perfect food, and buy something sweet for a good cause (fewer calories that way). For more information contact Jessica Wesch or check out the spiffy flyer at 926-103 - pizza party.doc.

Coming Attractions and Past Accomplishments

Cameron Clapp Speaks at Center School
Triple amputee Cameron Clapp was the featured speaker at last week's Community Meeting, offering himself as an example of what can go wrong when students make poor choices -- Clapp was injured by a train when he was passed out drunk on the tracks as a 15 year old. Now 25, Clapp has worked tirelessly to regain his mobility and is currently training to participate in the triathalon. Center School students watched film of his early struggles with his microprocessor-controlled protheses and heard about his efforts to help other kids make better choices. For more information on his talk, check here SPS coverage or look here cameron clapp.jpg

Meet/Greet/Eat at the CSCA
Center School Community Assocation (CSCA) meeting, Tuesday, October 11th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the school. CSCA is the name for the Center School's Parent Teacher Association (PTA). We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the school. Please join us! At most meetings Ms. Britsova will join us and provide a brief update about how things are going at the school. If you have something that you would like to talk about at an upcoming meeting, please contact Sam Star, CSCA president at president@csca.thecenterschool.net

Outside the Center School

Beyond the Books
from Marty Hendley, CSCA board member and ace librarian
If you lose your home internet connection you can always keep up with what's happening at the Center School by accessing your e-mail or the CSCA website for free from your friendly neighborhood library. Seattle Public Library offers lots of computers with up to an hour and a half of free internet access per day, not to mention the free wi-fi connection!

Yoga From Scratch
Be Luminous Yoga is offering an autumn version of their successful summer beginning yoga program for teen girls in South Lake Union. Classes run Mondays and Thursdays (3:30-4:45), October 3-November 17 -- for more information, call 206-682-9642 or check out their website Be luminous Yoga

Serving Salmon
No, we're not talking about meal preparation -- it's a service learning opportunity with the Friends of the Cedar River Watershed to help restore wildlife habitat and see spawning salmon. Saturday 8 October, at the King County Parks Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area in Renton -- plant a tree and visit former restoration areas. Other projects coming up in October in Renton and Maple Valley. For more information, or to volunteer, contact the Friends at 206-297-8141 or check out their website at Friends of the Cedar River

Running or Watching
Come out and "Run the Bluff" on Sunday 9 October in the first hope-to-be annual 12K/5K fun run and walk, or if you're not a runner, cheer for the people who are. The Magnolia neighborhood is sponsoring this inaugural event, and is looking for runners to, well, run, and voluteers to serve as route monitors. Originally a fundraiser for Successful Schools in Action, any profits from the race will instead be donated directly to the former SSIA schools, including the Center School. The event starts at 6:30 am and ends around 11. Volunteers must be over 18, but kids can run at any age (and could get PE credit for it too -- I'm just saying). For more information contact marty@magnoliachiropracticcare.com or check their website at Run the Bluff

Cold Calling for a Good Cause
The biologists say we replace every cell in our body every seven years, and in Seattle we vote on the Family and Education Levy in a seven year cycle as well. Ballots are delivered October 19, and now that we are an all-mail-in electorate, some families might need reminding to fill out their preferences and drop it in the mail. The League of Education Votes is looking for people to work the phone banks down in South Lake Union -- if you and your family are in favor of this measure, this could be a great way to do good and earn some service learning hours. For more information look at the pretty flyer here families education phone bank flyer.pdf or contact Kerry Cooley-Stroum Source kcs@seanet.com or Steve Jones familiesanded@gmail.com .

School Buildings, and What Goes in Them
The district needs volunteers for their new "Integrated Facilities and Capacity Management Advisory Committee" as it begins short and long-term planning for district facilities. They're looking for people with some expertise and/or significant interest in planning, and they'll be working with district staff on issues including demographics, capital improvements and special instructional programs. For more information on the committee, and directions on applying, click here Community volunteers sought for Integrated Facilities and Capacity Management Advisory Committee.

Fridays at The 5th
Seattle Theater Group's Workshop Series for High School Students
STG's upcoming "Saving Aimee" Workshop has been moved to October 21 and you still have time to sign up! Come participate in a fun theater workshop, meet members of the cast, hang out with fellow musical theater fans over dinner and see the show — all for only $22! Watch a brand new musical come to life at The 5th! This premiere production based on the life of 1920s evangelist Aimee Semple McPheerson features stunning sets, stirring music and a cast of Seattle favorites and Broadway stars including Carolee Carmello, Roz Ryan, and Ed Watts.
For more information, or to register, contact STG at Fridays at the 5th

Life Beyond High School

Fall 2011 College Fairs!
from Barbara Quintana, Center School College Counselor
Students who are interested in furthering their education in artistic endeavors are also encouraged to attend the NACAC Performing and Visual Arts College Fair, October 24, at the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. It is a great way though, for students, especially juniors and sophomores to start researching college options.
The NACAC National College Fair is coming again to Seattle in late fall, with representatives showing up from over 200 two-year and four-year colleges, universities and vocational programs from around the United States and other countries. This free event is a great way for students to find out about numerous schools all in one place. It will take place, Friday November 4, 9:00 a.m.-noon and Saturday November 5, noon-4:00 p.m. Location is at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in downtown Seattle. For details about both fairs go to: College Fairs Barbara Quintana, College/Career Center Specialist
The Center School, Th 206-252-9854, ext 2

Last, But Not Least

The Ministry of Silly Walks
Proof that everything is on YouTube somewhere. If by some accident, your child has not yet seen this, here is evidence that their parents actually do have a sense of humor.
Walk Like a Python

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