In an effort to make the Blast more compact, we will be moving more articles to the CSCA website ( http://csca.thecenterschool.net ) and providing a link to them in the Blast. 

THIS WEEK AT CENTER SCHOOL

This Week’s Schedule

Monday, February 8 – Periods 1, 3, 5

Tuesday, February 9 – Periods 2, 4, 6

Wednesday, February 10  – Periods 2, 4, 6

Thursday, February 11  – Periods 1, 3, 5

Friday, February 12 – No School

Student Led Conferences

Wednesday, February 10 - 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Thursday, February 11 - 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Friday, February 12 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Student-Led Conferences are scheduled for this week on Wednesday, February 10th, from 3:30 to 7:00; Thursday, February 11th, from 3:30 to 7:00; and Friday, February 12th from 8:30 to 3:00. If two weeks ago, you received a green conference form, you are welcome to attend the conference with your student at the times that are most convenient for your schedule.  This conference is focused on student work and reflection.  While many of you have frequent conversations with your child about school work, the Student-Led Conference allows you to speak in the student's place of business while reviewing work and goals more formally.  This is a big-picture conversation about best work and hardest struggles.

If you received a blue conference form, however, teachers need to meet with you and your student because of academic concerns.  If you sent the blue sheet back to school by last Monday, the 1st, your conference time request was honored.  If we did not hear from you, we scheduled an appointment for you.  You should have received a conference time confirmation in the mail at the end of last week.  We hope the scheduled time works.  Unfortunately, because of the number of conferences being held and the number of teachers attending each one, we cannot make changes at this point.  If you would like to meet privately with a teacher, please contact her or him directly.  These private conferences can be scheduled after the break.

Gerardine Carroll

Humanities & Screenwriting Teacher

206-252-9850

CSCA Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 10^th - 7:00 pm

The Center School

We welcome and encourage all to attend the CSCA board meetings, this month's meeting will be held at The Center School.   If you are interested in attending the October meeting, please contact Kelly Van Gelder: kellyvangelder@comcast.net.

UPCOMING

Mid-Winter Break

February 15 thru 19

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL

Driver’s Ed at TCS!

Registration & First Day of Class:  Tuesday, March 2

Click here for more information.

VOLUNTEER AT TCS

Student conferences are coming up!

We need parents to greet attendees and point folks in the right direction while teachers are busy conferencing.

For more information, please contact Gerardine Carroll gpcarroll@seattleschools.org, Rick Monroe rimonroe@seattleschools.org, or Vanessa Marfin vamarfin@seattleschools.org.

SERVICE LEARNING

Remember! TCS students are required to complete 60 hours of community service before graduation. It's never too early to start!

Cedar River Service Learning Opps

Click here to view.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hearts for Haiti Fundraiser

Saturday, February 13 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Cameron Catering, 4216 6^th Ave NW

Buy sweets for your sweetie and help Haitian children.  See attached flyer for details.

Successful Schools in Action Fourth Annual Breakfast

Wednesday, March 10 - 7:30 am to 9:00 am

Swedish Cultural Center

www.schoolsinaction.org

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Update from Center School's College/Career Center Office

Please know that there are several scholarship applications and announcements available to you.  I recently updated the Scholarship Binder that is located in the school's Commons area.  Please take some time to thumb through it and take copies of what you need. 

I am at Center School every Thursday, all day long and am very happy to help students with their scholarship searches and applications as well as 2-year and 4-year college admissions, technical courses and apprenticeships.  There are so many choices that fit everyone's needs and I'm happy to help students with their transition from high school.  All grade levels are welcome!

Ms Quintana, College/Career Center Specialist

Thursdays at The Center School

COLLEGE TESTING

Free SAT Practice Test for Juniors and Seniors

Saturday, February 20 – 11:00 am

Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library

Sign up ASAP as space is limited.  There will be a February 27 follow-up session where you can receive your results and learn how to improve your scores.  Call (206) 615-1410 or email teencenter@spl.org to be put on the list.  Also, check out our free test prep database which is good for ACT, and GED test prep as well:  http://www.learnatest.com/lel/

SAT Test Dates

Click here for more information.

ACT Test Dates

Click here for more information.