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| BLAST | September 28, 2009 |
| CSCA 2009-2010 - BLAST | The Center School Newsletter | 2009-2010 | |||
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THIS WEEK AT CENTER SCHOOL
Tuesday, September 29 - 8:30 am to 9:30 am All 9th graders have begun the MAP, which is a universal screening the district is using in order to give teachers data to make good instructional decisions. Some students did not complete the test. Those who did not finish the Reading section of the MAP must make it up on Tuesday, 9/29, at 8:30 am. Please check with your student to see if s/he needs to finish the Reading section of the MAP. Please note that the Commons and third floor of the school will be closed to all students except those testing on the 29th. Classrooms on the 4th floor will be open for tutorial. The Math section of the MAP will be made up very soon. Check next week’s Blast for details.
Calling All Seniors: Deadline for Dragon Designs & Vote for Your Favorite Design Thursday, October 1 – 9:00 am Room 460 Senior Dragon Designers, please be aware that Thursday October 1 is when all artwork must be turned in for the Senior Class vote to decide which Dragon will adorn the Center School clothing this year. The artwork must be screen print ready. Please contact Ms. Pottinger if you have any questions.
Curriculum Night Thursday, October 1 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Parents: Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and learn about their classes.
Senior Parent Meeting Thursday, October 1 – 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm All PARENTS OF SENIORS please attend the Senior Parent Meeting right before Curriculum Night. This will be a short meeting giving you a large amount of information on what you can expect this year for your children. There will be information on graduation requirements, college preparedness and volunteer opportunities. Lot’s of very, very important information in a very short time. SENIOR STUDENTS NEED NOT ATTEND!
UPCOMING Community Building Committee (CBC) Tuesday October 6 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm LOCATION CORRECTION: Uptown Espresso, 4th and Wall in Belltown Families: Interested in Community Building? Come to the first CBC meeting (Community Building Committee) of the year. We meet once a month. We'll be looking at past year's tasks and talking about possible new projects. Come and find out more. More info: contact Betsy Kluck-Keil (betsykk@comcast.net)
First Semester Calendar Please mark your calendar for schedule changes coming up in first semester: September 30th Wednesday 2 hr early dismissal Oct 1 Thursday Curriculum Night 6:30-8pm Senior Parent Meeting 6-6:30pm (correction) Oct 9 and 12th Friday/Monday Professional Development Days - No students Oct 28 Wednesday 2 hr early dismissal Nov 11 Wednesday Holiday - Veteran's Day Nov 25 Wednesday 2 hr early dismissal Nov 26/27 Thursday/Friday Thanksgiving Holiday Nov 30 Monday Professional Development Day - No students Dec 16 Wednesday 2 hr early dismissal Dec 18 Friday 1 hr early dismissal Dec 21-Jan 1 Winter Break Jan 18 Monday Holiday - MLK Day Jan 20 Wednesday 2 hr early dismissal Jan 28 End of 1st semester Jan 29 Friday Day between semesters - No students
Center School Sweatshirt Sale A new tradition has begun at the Center School. The CSCA is sponsoring the SENIOR CLASS SWEATSHIRT SALE! Senior individuals are in the process of designing Dragon Artwork for this years Center School Sweatshirt Sale. The sweatshirts will be available for purchase by the end of October. All proceeds will go to the Senior Class to support Prom, Grad Night and the Graduation Reception. Moving forward, we envision each senior class holding a sweatshirt sale every fall to support their class. More information about the purchase and exact items for sale will be “Blasted” to you very soon.
Message from the School Nurse re H1N1 Virus As you may already be aware, the swine flu is "alive and well" in our midst, and determined to stay awhile. The most common symptoms are fever > 100 (often manifested by sweating or shivering), body aches, sore throat, cough, headache, chills and fatigue. Sometimes people will also have diarrhea and vomiting. This is a milder flu than the seasonal flu but it is going to affect A LOT of people and result in high rates of absenteeism. Prevention includes frequent hand washing especially prior to eating as the virus enters the body through the eyes, nose and mouth. Cough or sneeze into you elbow, toss each tissue after one use (blow & throw). Get vaccinated. When ill, one must stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever is resolved without the use of fever-reducing medication. The seasonal flu kills about 38,000 people/year, primarily effects the very young, the elderly, and the immuno-compromised individual. H1N1 affects those between the ages of 2-49. We're going to have both with us. I recommend vaccination for BOTH. You all are in the line of fire. Vaccination is the best form of prevention, but not enough can be said of frequent hand washing or the use of the alcohol-based cleaners. Clorox or similar brands of wipes should also be used on phones, doorknobs, key boards, etc. - Roselyn Lane
Ski Bus Guidelines Winter is coming and that means snow in the mountains. Ski bus club is very popular and we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity again this year. Please note there is a policy for participation in place this year. 1. Students must have a 2.0 GPA to sign up for ski bus. 2. Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA to participate in ski bus. 3. Students will be responsible for taking a form around to classes on Monday and Tuesday to get their current grade. Forms are to be turned in to Ms. Escobar. A list of students that MAY NOT attend will be given to chaperones on Wednesday. 4. Students must attend all classes the day of ski bus. They cannot be more than 10 minutes tardy as well. 5. Student may not attend ski bus if they have been suspended.
Science teachers learn new skills at Fred Hutch research lab Two science teachers from Seattle Public Schools were part of a group of 30 science teachers from across the state who spent part of their vacation at “summer school.” Mary Sue Walker of Nathan Hale High School and Rachel Zupke of The Center School worked beside scientists in research laboratories at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and several other partner sites throughout Seattle. The summer workshop ran from July 13 to 29. The teachers, participants of the Science Education Partnership, began as student scientists, learning concepts and techniques, then joined the research scientists in the labs. They also learned how to transfer their new skills to their classrooms. Read more: http://www.seattleschools.org/area/news/sbnews/fred_hutchinson.doc
Free Rep Tickets and Credit Too! Seattle Rep Theater is offering a fabulous opportunity for students to earn .5 credit in fine arts. Students will receive free tickets to plays at the Rep. They will meet with actors/directors at the Rep before and after the play, and write a reflection paper. There is a sign up sheet outside Ms. Escobar's office. Encourage your student to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!
VOLUNTEER AT TCS Wanted: Front Desk Volunteers The front desk needs volunteers for filing, some data entry and cleaning the commons area (where the kids eat and hang out). Please contact Libby or Kathy 206-252-9850.
DISTRICT NEWS H1N1 Awareness One of the challenges our community is facing is increased influenza in our community. We want you to know that Seattle Public Schools continues to work closely with Seattle King County Public Health, the City of Seattle and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) on an ongoing basis to prepare for a potential outbreak of H1N1 flu.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS SSIA Announces $5000 Grant Successful Schools in Action is very pleased to announce a $5000 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The funding will support our MAPS program - Math Assistance for Public Schools - and will ensure that students struggling with mathematics will have access to a trained math tutor. Individualized instruction is critical to assisting students who are falling behind their peers, and in many cases the help - as well as the relationship - can make the difference between success and failure at school overall. Many thanks from the 3000 students enrolled in our six neighborhood public schools to Bank of America for their generous support.
National Solar Tour Saturday, October 3 Leo Reich's mom, Martha Rose, has a home featured in this tour. Come by to learn about Passive Solar techniques and how to get close to zero-net-energy. See the Fish Singer link as well as the complete list of all homes on the tour. http://www.solarwashington.org/tour/2009/Seattle/FishSingerPlace.htm http://www.solarwashington.org/tour/2009/SeattleTour.htm
Families invited to GLBT Dinner Thursday, October 8 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm NOVA/BOC (old Meany Middle School, 301 21st Ave. E. The Health Education Office of Seattle Public Schools, along with Superintendent Maria Goodloe-Johnson invites students and families to join gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender families and friends at a dinner on October 8. Dinner and activities are complimentary through donations from the community.
Seattle Public Library Teen Opportunities Although, we are closed without pay from August 31st to September 7th we are still offering students some great free services this fall. We currently have slots still available in our free SAT prep. We are also doing a teen advisory board again this school year, if you know teens who might want to earn their service learning credit writing book reviews, helping at teen programs, and writing for our blog send them our way. Finally, we are pleased to be able to continue to offer free online tutoring It is still available in both English and Spanish but they have also added a college, career, and standardized testing portions. Remember you must have a current Seattle Public Library card and pin to access this database.
P.E. OPPORTUNITIES Girl’s Volleyball Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30pm to 5:00 pm Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave W Calling All High School Girls: We will be forming a volleyball team at Queen Anne Community Center, 1901 1st Ave (1block west of Metropolitan Market on the top of Queen Anne.) Practices will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, beginning Tuesday, September 15th. For more information please call Jodi Itman @ 782 4283 or e-mail mamacloud@gmail.com
SERVICE LEARNING Remember! TCS students are required to complete 60 hours of community service before graduation. It's never too early to start! Nightmare at Beaver Lake Scare Productions is seeking volunteers to build, act in and tear down this year's "Nightmare at Beaver Lake". Get approved volunteer hours, while scaring the pants of your friends and family. If any of you remember the old Haunted House down in Des Moines, these are the same people. Just on a bigger better scale. They have partnered with Sammamish Rotary and put on a 1 mile trek through the woods at Beaver Lake. Please go to www.scare.com to see their volunteer website and to check out pictures from the last several years. Training starts the second week of October, but you can get involved now by helping the build. See you all at the Haunt!
INTERNSHIP & JOB OPPORTUNITIES
COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATION National College Fair Comes to Seattle Sunday, October 18 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Washington State Convention Center Over 200 national and international colleges and universities will be represented. Bring your questions about admissions, accreditation, deadlines, financial aid (grants and scholarships), housing, majors, courses, size, tuition, college life, all questions are encouraged! The fair is also being held on Monday, October 19 from 9:00 am to noon however we strongly suggest you go Sunday and not miss school.
College Reps Come To Center School The following Colleges and Universities will be coming to The Center School in October. Juniors and seniors are especially encouraged to meet with the representataives to begin their college search. We are scheduling college reps to come at lunch time to the commons so that students will not miss class time and will have plenty of time to gather information. October’s schedule so far: Thursday Oct 8th—Sarah Lawrence Thursday, Oct 15th—U of W, Bothell Campus Wed, Oct 28th—U of Puget Sound—early release day, rep at 11:45 lunch time Friday, Oct 30th—Hampshire College All meetings with college reps will be in the Commons
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS The Center School's College/Career Office is Now Open! Ms. Quintana is available every Thursday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, both students and parents, guardians as well as other family members are welcome to come in for help and information with four and two year colleges, vocational/technical courses, financial aid, career information and pre-employment information/tips, as well as part time-employment listings. Here are some scholarship search engines for this year's 2009/10 graduating seniors: Websites to search for multiple scholarships: · http://www.collegeplan.org/cpnow/pnwguide/pnwguide.htm - Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide Online · www.collegesuccessfoundation.org · www.seattlefoundation.org – link on “Applying for a Grant” and then on Scholarship Search · http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/pay/ · http://www.collegenet.com/elect/app/app · http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html · http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/ · http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/index.shtml · http://admit.washington.edu/Paying/Freshman/Scholarships · www.scholarships4students.com · Go to the Seattle Public Library Website www.spl.org and link to “Teens” then to “Online Resources. At the bottom of the page find “Schools, Scholarships & Testing”. There is a link for scholarships. Check it out! · Are you admitted to the UW? Go to: http://admit.washington.edu/Paying/Freshman/Scholarships · Are you admitted to WSU? Go to: http://www.finaid.wsu.edu/scholar/ From the Accounting Career Awareness Program: http://acapseattle.org/id63.html
COLLEGE TESTING
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Washington Aerospace Scholars Applications are due by November 6th Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) is an educational program for high school juniors from across Washington State. The WAS program emphasizes science, technology, engineering and math, and encourages students to consider careers in these fields. Thanks to the Washington Aerospace Scholars Foundation, the entire program is offered at no cost to participants; this includes the educational experience, travel, meals and lodging expenses.
The program is divided into two components - the online curriculum, which takes place during the school year, and the six-day summer residency hosted by the Museum of Flight.
Students from every legislative district across Washington State compete to take part in this exciting program. Participants must be:
Applications are due by November 6th. For more information, go to http://www.museumofflight.org/washingtonaerospacescholars.
CALL FOR ENTRIES Remember to please read all the rules, obligations and fine print! Seattle Artifice Co. Seattle Artifice Co. is a new, community-based enterprise interested in providing a gallery to Seattle’s artistic youth (age 24 and under only). All submissions will be reviewed by an art committee and approved submissions shall be exhibited for sale at Seattle Artifice Co. located in the historic Pike Place Market. The gallery opening is scheduled for October, 2009. For more details: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/crg/1329677929.html
SUMMERTIME OPPS
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The Center School Annual Report
Principal Letter for School Reports 2011