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THIS WEEK AT CENTER SCHOOL Workshops & 2 Hour Early Dismissal Wednesday, October 28 Workshops will focus on the arts this month. Ask your student which of the many wonderful choices they signed up for.
Join Juniors at Public Hearing on King County Budget Many plan to testify! Thursday, October 29 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm King County Council Chambers, 516 Third Ave Rm 1200 The final public hearing on the proposed 2010 budget for King County takes place this Thursday, October 29th, from 7-9 pm. All juniors will attend, as a course requirement of Center’s civics class, Citizenship & Social Justice. Many students, both in small groups and as individuals, plan to testify. Come support Center School juniors as they voice their opinions on funding to health and human services. Day-after coverage of the public hearings will be available both online and on King County TV, seen on Comcast and Broadstripe Cable Channel 22. You can also sign up to follow the deliberations through the Council’s 2010 Budget Blog and Twitter.
UPCOMING Community Building Committee Tuesday, November 3 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm Uptown Espresso (4th and Wall) The Community Building Committee hosts parent gatherings and plans school events. Help out the school by taking on small volunteer jobs with a minimum time commitment while getting to know other members of your school community. Current projects include staff appreciation lunch and Night at the Rep. The committee meets once a month. For more information: Betsy Kluck-Keil 206-781-1947 betsykk@comcast.net
NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL Possible Guatemala and Spain Trips As I write this email, Mario from Global Visionaries is giving a presentation to my Spanish 3 class about a two week trip in the spring and also in the summer to Guatemala. Basically this is a group that brings Seattle high school students to Guatemala to study and work on social justice issues. Students can get all their community service hours through this program ,vastly improve their Spanish skills, gain 13 college credits , as well as open their eyes to a fascinatingly beautiful and complex area of the world. Scholarships available. More information forthcoming. Also possibility of a trip to Spain in the spring! (Slight, but a possibility none the less.) - Jose Murphy
New CSCA Website The new CSCA sponsored website was unveiled at last Thursday’s CSCA general meeting. Please visit http://www.thecenterschool.net/csca/. The website features TCS calendar of events, information about the CSCA and how to join, archived 2009-2010 Blasts and much more. Stay tuned as the site continues to grow and evolve.
CSCA Joins Seattle Council PTSA and State PTSA to Oppose I-1033 CSCA members voted to oppose I-1033 at the October 22 CSCA general meeting. Please read the Seattle Council PTSA’s statement below.
I-1033 caps the general fund and gives extra tax revenue to property owners. The coalition of PTAs and PTSAs in Seattle has endorsed a NO vote on this initiative. Our concerns: - Locking in budget cuts to K-12 education I-728’s student achievement/class size reduction funds were cut; teacher cost of living increases were suspended - Loss of revenue that could help kids Early education, higher education and health and human services would be cut - Delay in implementation of HB 2261 … And the rollout of an expanded definition of basic education that includes all-day kindergarten, smaller class sizes in K-2, and a sixth period in middle and high school so kids can meet university and employer requirements. These are not currently funded as basic education. - Remember: I-1033 does not directly apply to local school district levies; however, 72 percent of a school’s budget comes from the state’s general fund, and the amount districts can seek in local levies is tied to how much the state sends.
Where to find I-1033 on the Ballot The layout of the King County ballots puts I-1033 into the bottom, left-hand corner of the first page, immediately below the instructions. To help make sure it's clear, please the graphic below which shows the problem in the ballot design. Please let everyone know about this potential problem. King County is expected to vote big against I-1033, but not if they can’t find it on the ballot. Thursday, October 22 - 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. League of Education Voters, 2734 Westlake Ave. N., 98109 (in the Diamond Marina building) Please bring a cell phone, we have limited landlines. RSVP to heidi@seattlecouncilptsa.org More phone banks (same place): Monday, Oct 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
More info on I-1033 -Yes campaign: http://www.permanent-offense.org/ --No campaign: --Secretary of State’s Website: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/initiatives/people.aspx - Washington State PTA’s I-1033 resource site: http://www.wastatepta.org/advocacy/I_1033/index.html
Seeking Donations for "Come as a Celebrity" Dance Friday, October 30 The senior class is organizing the first dance of the year, which will be celebrity-themed. In order to make the dance as fun as possible, the senior class is asking for donations of ingredients for beverages as well as decorations. Here is a list of what we need: Grenadine syrup (about 1-2 bottles) Maraschino cherries (1 jar) Sprite (about 3 liters) Root beer (about 3 liters) Club soda (about 3 liters) Vanilla ice cream (2 tubs) fruit flavored syrup (assorted flavors) Whipped cream (3 cans) Half and half (1/2 gallon) Fresh fruit (assortment of oranges, bananas, berries) Ice Clear plastic glassware (about 150-200 cups) Old trophies or medals (used or new) Any extra decorations appropriate for a celebrity-themed dance Since we are making variations on Shirley Temples, root beer floats, and smoothies, it would be incredibly great if everybody can pitch in and provide what you can. Thank you so much for your support! This is going to be a great way to kick off the school year.
If you have something to donate or any questions please contact Camille Kolodziejski: cjkolodziejski@hotmail.com
VOLUNTEER AT TCS Senior Events Needs You! The Senior Event Coordinator seeks individuals to help support Senior Events for the Class of 2010. Join us at Senior Brunch, Senior-Junior Prom, Senior Celebration, Graduation, Graduation Reception and Grad Night. In the past, a junior parent has shadowed the Senior Event Coordinator to learn the ropes for the following year. Junior parents and students support and volunteer for Graduation and Graduation Reception, leaving senior parents free to enjoy the festivities. They also build good karma for their own senior year.
I have been doing this for two years now and it really is a lot of fun! If you are interested please contact Laura Burns at lbsupler@comcast.net or 206-935-6229.
DISTRICT NEWS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS SSIA Collaborative Community Meetings to Discuss Old Hay School Thursday, October 29 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm Catharine Blaine Elementary Library, 2550 34th Ave. W. Successful Schools in Action will host two Collaborative Community Meetings to discuss Old Hay K-5 program options and a new name for the school.
With the recently released assignment plan and proposed attendance boundaries, the School District has announced the reopening of several schools, including the Old Hay school located on Boston Street, the location until this year of the SBOC.
This school will be renovated and reopened in 2011 as an Options School to help ease the overcrowding in our neighborhood schools. For the 2010-2011 school year, students will be bused and the program will be located in Lincoln High School.
Options schools typically offer unique programs and are all-city draws, with attendance preference given to a small, local geographic area. The District has proposed this school become a Montessori K-5 school, but they are asking for our feedback.
Please invite your friends and neighbors to attend. This is our opportunity to work together and provide input to the district on our newest neighborhood school. Hope to see you there!
P.E. OPPORTUNITIES
SERVICE LEARNING Remember! TCS students are required to complete 60 hours of community service before graduation. It's never too early to start! Message from Ms Quintana re Service Learning Besides meeting the 60 required hours for graduation, you can learn new skills that you can list in a resume and also write about when applying for college and for scholarships, the latter two are a MUST on applications. There are several one day events as well as ongoing possibilities. For a complete list of possible Service Learning opportunities, please refer to the Service Learning 3-ring binder located in the school’s Commons. Do try to find something that fits your career dream as it will be a more meaningful experience (network too)! Ms Quintana is at school every Thursday and she is eager to help you.
Jingle Bell Run Sunday December 13 Volunteer for up to 5 hours. Don’t forget to bring a Service Learning form for signatures. Duties that you can provide: Coat check, greeter, registration, will-call, T Shirts, directions, 5K marshal, finish line, water/food and more. Go to seattlejinglebellrun@arthritis.org for registration and, if under 18, a parent/guardian permission form to bring with you to the event.
Fundraising Concert and Auction Sunday, November 15 Columbia City Theater Seeking mature students to work at a fundraising concert and auction. Contact Brenda Stuvek bkstuvek@yahoo.com.
INTERNSHIP & JOB OPPORTUNITIES
COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATION Latest Schedule of College Rep Visits to TCS The following Colleges and Universities are currently scheduled to come to The Center School. Juniors and seniors are especially encouraged to meet with the representatives to begin their college search. All student meetings with college reps will be held in the Art room, #362 at Lunch. Feel free to bring your lunch with you! Thurs. October 22 - Western Washington University, Fairhaven College Wed. October 28 - University of Puget Sound Fri. October 30 - Hampshire College Thurs. Nov 5 - University of the Pacific
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
COLLEGE TESTING SAT Test Dates
ACT Test Dates
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! More Music @ the Moore Seeking Teen Musicians Auditions: November 17 - 4:00-9:00 pm The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave Seeking musicians ages 14-21 interested in a career in music. ALL music styles welcome, especially original works. Selected musicians will perform in two shows at The Moore Theatre on March 12, 2010. Learn from music industry leaders and work with Boston-based music director Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR). Sign up for an audition at moremusic@stgpresents.org. To learn more about the program or see video clips of past performances, visit http://www.stgpresents.org/education/mm.asp
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