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| BLAST | February 28, 2010 |
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Driver’s Ed at TCS! Registration & First Day of Class: Tuesday, March 2 Click here for more information. Workshop Wednesday: PE Focus Wednesday, March 3 - 8:30am to 12:30pm Most students will do two 115 minute workshops, and a few will do a 4 hr session of rock climbing or women’s self defense. Other opportunities include (but are not limited to): Zumba, Yoga, Square-dancing (with a professional caller and musicians), cycling, ultimate and soccer. Please ask your student what workshop they are signed up for; some require permission slips! Students have early dismissal at 12:30. NOTE: Ms. Culbertson is on the lookout for a parent climber chaperone who is a certified belayer at Vertical World. Center School films highlighted at the Teen Created Film Festival Friday, March 5 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm Microsoft Auditorium, Central Library The Center School is one of four organizations with work and student panelists at this event – please come! Fifteen minutes of Center School films will be screened with opportunities to talk to the filmmakers at the end. The event is free and no registration is required. For more information, you can see the calendar entry at Seattle Public Library at http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=calendar#/?i=3. UPCOMING Desperately Seeking Parents to Feed Kids! Only One Respondent So Far! On March 16-18 and April 13-15, the 10th grade students will participate in HSPE Testing. Parents are needed to organize, provide food and prepare breakfast for students taking the test. Parents need to arrive at 7:30 am to set up; testing begins at 8:30 am. If you are available to help in anyway (pick up food, organize, set up, take down), please contact Julie Reese: Julie.reese@comcast.net or 206-852-8996. NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL Kudos to TCS Mid-Winter Arts Camp Volunteers Regrettably left out of last week’s article on the SSIA-TCS collaborative arts workshops: Leila Reynolds for crafting and Matthew Wolf as camp photographer. Thanks to all TCS students and parents who volunteered at the events! SERVICE LEARNING Remember! TCS students are required to complete 60 hours of community service before graduation. It's never too early to start! Magnolia/Queen Anne District Council Seeks Schools Reps The City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is organized in 13 District Councils representing each neighborhood in the city. The District Councils are composed of community volunteers who represent various entities and interests that make valuable contributions to making each neighborhood vibrant and successful. For high school students at Center School who are interested in community service and government affairs, this would be a terrific opportunity to get involved in the important issues and projects in our community. For more information: Kelly Charlton 206.920.6764 kellycharlton@msn.com City of Seattle Neighborhood Involvement Structure http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoodcouncil/structure.htm Queen Anne Neighborhood Service Center http://www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nsc/queenanne.htm COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATION Spring College Fair Saturday, March 6 - noon to 3:00 pm Seattle University 100 universities and colleges will be on hand to with meet you! This is an excellent time to find out about admissions, tuition, college offerings, dorm life and so much more. For a list of participating colleges, go to www.pnacac.org. DISTRICT NEWS Operations levy passes with 74 percent approval, capital levy also passes with 73.4 percent approval King County Elections released the official final results of the February 9 special election, which showed Seattle Public Schools' operations levy passed by 74.09 percent and the capital levy passed by 73.45 percent. With 130,498 ballots counted, official results show the three-year, $442.7 million operations levy won support with 96,492 votes and the $270 million six-year capital levy approved with 95,475 votes. The $442.7 million operations levy represents nearly one quarter of the District's general fund and pays for important educational services, including teachers and instructional assistants, full-day kindergarten, a sixth period at high school, and a variety of student activities. The $270 million capital levy funds projects that will benefit every school in the system and help ensure a safe, secure learning environment for every student. Repairs and upgrades will be made to roofs, life safety and mechanical systems; to science and computer facilities; and to technology systems and equipment that support teaching and learning. The levy also provides funds to make the necessary repairs to open five buildings to meet growing student enrollment and support the new attendance-area based student assignment plan. Save the Date: Annual Family and Community Engagement Symposium scheduled for April 24, 2010 Increasing authentic family and community engagement is one of the cornerstones of the District's five-year strategic plan, Excellence for All. Family and Community engagement happens at all levels – the classroom, the school and the District. Research shows that academic achievement increases as families increase the ways in which they engage with their children around learning. Seattle Public Schools has a deep commitment to supporting families as partners in the success of their students. At the first annual Family and Community Engagement Symposium in 2009, more than 300 family members learned practical ways to help students with math, literacy, college readiness and more. The April 24, 2010, symposium will feature Dr. Susan Enfield, Chief Academic Officer of Seattle Public Schools, as keynote speaker; and a wide array of workshops will be offered to provide information to families about strategies to support learning. The workshops in core subject areas will be integrated with information on supporting students who are English Language Learners, who need special education services, and who are candidates for advanced learning programs. The symposium is FREE for families and will be held at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence; interpreters will be available. More details will be provided soon. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Successful Schools in Action Fourth Annual Breakfast Wednesday, March 10 - 7:30 am to 9:00 am Swedish Cultural Center www.schoolsinaction.org YMCA B.O.L.D. - Boys Outdoor Leadership Development Professional youth workers have the opportunity to award scholarships for our summer Mountain School. Our 5 - 14 day backpacking, rock climbing, fishing, mountaineering and outdoor photography expeditions provide an opportunity for boys 11 - 18 years of age to develop communication, decision making and multi-cultural leadership skills through outdoor adventure, challenge and fun! Information about our exceptional and affordable programs can be found in the attached brochure or www.ymcaboys.org. To award a scholarship for 90% ($300) off the cost of a summer expedition follow these three simple steps: 1) Fill out the attached scholarship award letter. 2) Have your student pick a trip from this brochure and fill out the pre-registration form. 3) Mail or fax both forms to Andrew Jay, BOLD Director at the address below. Your student will then receive this scholarship! If you would like for me to do a presentation along with my sister programs for girls at your school or program please send me an email or give me a call at 206.587.6119. Thanks again for offering a young person this great opportunity! Andrew A. Jay | B.O.L.D - Boys Outdoor Leadership Development 206.587.6119 Metrocenter YMCA 909 Fourth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104-1194 www.ymcaboys.org Seattle Youth and Families Initiative Plans Community Caucuses The Youth and Families Initiative, announced by Mayor Mike McGinn during his inaugural address, will shape the city of Seattle’s agenda on youth and family issues. The Youth and Families Initiative is committed to eliminating racial disparities in key indicators such as education, child care, children’s health and the criminal justice system. The Youth and Families Initiative plans to hold up to 100 Community Caucuses around the city between March 22 and April 30. These caucuses are part of the city’s commitment to active involvement by Seattle’s diverse communities and neighborhoods, including communities of color and immigrant and refugee households. Community Caucuses are an opportunity for groups that want to make their voices heard to meet, with a facilitator, in living rooms, coffee shops, community centers—anywhere where people gather naturally. Each Community Caucus will elect one delegate to send on to the broader Kids and Families Congress on June 5 at Seattle Center. Learn more about the Seattle Youth and Families Initiative, and get involved by volunteering at a large group meeting or helping to put together a community caucus with your friends and neighbors. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship for Juniors! Deadline: June 1 The Nordstrom Scholarship, awarded to 5 students, provides $10,000.00 in equal installments of $2,500.00 for each college year. Funds will be paid to your account at your four year college. Must have a 2.70 GPA, be in need of financial aid and have no convictions. Go to http://I.nordstromimage.com/images/store/scholarships/2010 Seattle Central Community College Foundation Scholarships for Seniors Seattle Central’s Foundation Scholarships will be coming out in early March. In the past they have awarded as many as 30 full year scholarships! Community colleges are a great way to start college with the college transfer program and/or to get fantastic technical skills. Classes are small and instructors are very accessible. I am told by the college that the applications will be available on-line at Seattle Central Community College’s web site after March 5, 2010. After that time, I will also have some printed applications on hand here at The Center School. -Ms Quintana (at TCS on Thursdays)
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