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THIS WEEK AT CENTER SCHOOL 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
UPCOMING Photo Retakes Monday, November 9 First time photos: 3rd period Retakes: Lunch period Yuen Lui Studios will be back at Center School for retakes. If your student missed the photo session in October, they should plan for an ID/Yearbook photo on this day. The photo is taken at no charge, but you may also purchase a package of photos, starting at $13. The forms are at the front desk (remind your student to bring one home if you missed it the first time). If your student needs a retake, they should bring their photo packets back on the retake day. Cost for a retake is $5. First-time photos will be taken during 3rd period; retakes will be first-come, first-serve during lunch period. The photographers will be here between 11:30-1:30pm on Monday, Nov. 9th. Say “cheese.” Questions to wypottingerlev@seattleschools.org
NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL Seniors Attend ACLU Conference On October 22nd, half of the senior class took part in the annual American Civil Liberties Union Conference, held on the Seattle Center campus at the Vera Project. Six of the students performed with Beverly Thompson’s GAP Theater group at the conference. Robin Baer, Roxanne Gordon, Leo Reich, Bronte Neel, Camille Kolodziejski and Grace Peterson acted in skits about students’ rights with technology at school*. We attended workshops on gender equality in education, government surveillance, immigrants’ rights and censorship, as well as presentations on detentions at Guantanamo Bay and Activism 101 (where we learned that hand-written letters work best when writing to senators). Center School seniors were already well versed in the basics of activism, and they demonstrated their savvy through their confidence and insightfulness in discussions. In fact, as Center School students were busy winning the lion’s share of the prizes in the civil liberties trivia contest, ACLU of WA communications director Doug Honnig leaned over and asked me, “So are most of the people making these really intelligent comments Center School students?” I was able to answer proudly, “Yes, they are.” - Molly Pritchard
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
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! Environmental Stewardship with Friends of the Cedar River Watershed Holly Removal in the Municipal Watershed Saturday, November 7 - 9:30am to 2:30pm, North Bend Don't miss our last project in the Municipal Watershed this year! We will venture into this preserve to manage English holly at Walsh Lake.
Plant Trees and See Spawning Salmon at Ricardi Reach Saturday, November 14 - 10am to 2pm-Renton, Maple Valley Enjoy the perfect kick-off to the Thanksgiving season. Join this year-long effort to restore habitat in a flood zone along the Cedar River.
Invasive Removal & Tree Planting along the Cedar River Saturday, November 21 - 9:30am to 12:30pm, Maple Valley Get outside and plant trees after pulling plants that don't belong. That's what's in store for this second pilot of our knotweed projects along the Cedar River.
Tree Planting in Previously Knotweed Infested Areas Saturday, December 5 - 9:30am to 12:30pm, Maple Valley Celebrate the season by planting native trees and shrubs. Winter provides trees with a dormant season to develop their roots.
Tree Planting in Previously Knotweed Infested Areas Saturday, December 12 - 9:30am to 12:30pm, Maple Valley It's estimated that about 34 million Christmas trees are cut down each year in the US. Come replenish the earth and plant native trees before the holidays.
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 Thursday, November 5 - University of the Pacific Thursday, November 12 - Mitchell College Thursday, November 19 - University of Washington All college reps will meet with students at lunch time in the art room; all grades are welcome to come. This is a good time to find out about college admissions, offerings, financial aid, student life and tuition. Feel free to bring your lunch!
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
COLLEGE TESTING SAT Test Dates To register online: www.collegeboard.org/sat
ACT Test Dates To register online: www.actstudent.org/regist/
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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