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| BLAST | May 2, 2010 |
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THIS WEEK AT CENTER SCHOOL Teacher Appreciation Week May 3 - 7 This week, May 3 - 7 is Teacher appreciation week! If there ever was a year to celebrate the creativity, leadership and educational verve of our faculty, this is it! They have worked diligently, both in and out of the classroom, to maintain a cohesive educational environment for our students as the school has undergone multiple principal changes. The CSCA Community Building Committee is organizing small daily reminders of how much we appreciate our staff. Your support with a note or email, or small gift of gratitude from you or your student would be appreciated by our extraordinary staff. Here is a link to the staff directory: www.centerschoolseattle.org/info/directory.html
Prom Tickets Monday, April 26 to Friday, May 7 $45 for Seniors, Juniors, and guests from other schools who are seniors and juniors; $55 for underclassmen and underclassmen guests. Monday May 10 to Friday, May 21 All tickets will be $55.
UPCOMING Northwest House Party Saturday, May 15 – 5:00 pm Van Gelder/Zieve Residence, 2659 W Bertona St 98199 Featuring Theater Arts. Please RSVP to Peggy Morgan 206-282-1369 or centerschoolrsvp@gmail.com
QSR Presentation Evening Wednesday, May 19 - 6:30 to 8:00 pm Conference Room A The entire Center School community is invited to share in an evening of science, light refreshments, and fabulous Chemistry students! Please come and enjoy talking to and hearing from students as they complete their culminating scientific research investigation. Projects range from the effect of dehydration on cognitive ability to different types of fats in making soap to the ozonation of water as a means of purifying. It’s a drop-in format where you can engage in conversation with students about their projects, look at the great posters they’ve put together to convey their projects in an aesthetically pleasing way, and enjoy light snacks/dessert with people from throughout the Center School community. You also will vote for the best project in a variety of categories. Parents of Chemistry students, be looking in the mail for your personal invitation. Students in 9th and 10th grade (and their parents!) are also encouraged to attend since this is an endeavor they will undertake in the future. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at rlzupke@seattleschools.org. Thanks! - Rachel Zupke
Northeast House Party Friday, May 21 – 6:00 pm Beedon/Snow Residence, 4606 Whitman Ave N 98103 Featuring Film. Please RSVP to Peggy Morgan 206-282-1369 or centerschoolrsvp@gmail.com
Senior/Junior Prom Saturday, May 22 – 8:00 pm to 12:00 am Fremont Abbey Underclassmen can attend only if invited by an upperclassman.
NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL The Center School Spring Fundraising Events: Neighborhood House Parties The CSCA (Center School Community Association) board took a leap of faith this year, opted out of a traditional auction and opted in for a series of House Parties scattered about the city. Our goals are to celebrate our status as an all-city Option school, and to build our community and funding, at a grass roots level. Choose from one of two remaining House Parties, or both! Just think... you don't have to buy a high priced auction ticket or a lot of stuff you didn't need. Have a great meal, great conversation, and all we ask is for a tax-deductable donation to KEEP THE ARTS ALIVE at the Center School! See the attached flyer for dates & times of the remaining events. Please consider, without this funding, valued programs that your students have access to today may have to be cut next year. If you are unable to attend any of the house parties, you can always donate online by visiting our secure giving site at http://www.networkforgood.org/donation/ExpressDonation.aspx?ORGID2=800038130 Or, if you prefer you can to drop a check in the mail, to CSCA (Center School Community Association), PO Box 19475, Seattle, WA 98109. - The CSCA Board
Ski Bus Lost and Found Check out the lost and found if you are missing any personal items.
VOLUNTEER AT TCS Teacher Appreciation Lunch Needs You Friday, May 7 STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH IS FRIDAY, MAY 7: Please help make it a great one! We need just a few more volunteers to ensure that the Staff Appreciation lunch this Friday is as wonderful as our staff deserves. Donations of food, beverages, and supplies, and help with set-up, serving, and clean-up still needed. If you can help, please contact Peggy Morgan at Pmorganxyz@comcast.net or (206) 920-5394.
Food Donations Needed for QSR Presentation Evening Wednesday, May 19 Let’s face it, food makes everything more fun! I’m looking for parents to donate things like veggie trays, fruit platters, cookies, brownies, munchies, drinks, etc for the upcoming QSR Presentation Evening (see the announcement right here in the BLAST!). You don’t have to be a parent of a Chemistry student to donate. This is an all-Center School event and students from every grade and their parents are encouraged to attend. If you are able to donate something, please email me at rlzupke@seattleschools.org. Thanks! - Rachel Zupke
Seeking Interested Volunteers for Center School Community Association (CSCA) The CSCA will be holding a general board meeting early June at The Center School to vote on officers for the 2010-2011 school year and to pass the proposed budget. The following individuals have volunteered to run for the executive board. If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact Audrey Kaplan at ask4peace.now@gmail.com.
Nominees: President: Kelly Van Gelder Co-Vice Presidents: Paul Dieter and Sabrina Friend Secretary: Open Treasurer: Open
Board and other volunteer positions we would like to fill this spring: CBC (Community Building Committee) Chair, yearlong board position Direct Giving Campaign Chair, primarily a fall activity Fundraising Chair, yearlong board position Senior Events Coordinator, yearlong position Seattle Council PTSA Representative, approximately two meetings a month
Second Annual Best Field Day Ever Looking for parents and students to join the Field Day committee which is currently in its zygote state. Opportunities include:
Please contact Vanessa Marfin at vamarfin@seattleschools.org
Dragon Dollar Donations Hopefully you know about Dragon Dollars, the Center School’s system for acknowledging students for living by the four mantras: Be Here Now, Put Learning First, Respect All, and Leave It Better. We have a weekly raffle as part of this program and we could use some donations for the raffle: kitschy items, small toiletries or cosmetics, school supplies, etc. We also have a store where students can spend Dollars they have saved. We try to fill the store with experiences, but big-ticket items would also be welcome. If you can donate things or experiences students might like to buy with Dragon Dollars, please share them! For more information, please contact Vanessa Marfin at vamarfin@seattleschools.org.
Senior Grad Night Seeking Door Prizes Calling all Senior Parents! Or any other parents for that matter! We are still seeking donations for door prizes for the Senior Grad night. We are half way to our goal! Suggested donations are restaurant, grocery, gas gift cards; MP3 players. We are open to any and all donations. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need to arrange a donation pick-up: jeannie@wechslerbecker.com. Grad Night is coming up quickly, so don't delay! Underclassman parents, some of you are stepping up in a BIG way! Thanks so much! Let’s keep it coming!
Parent Volunteer Hours – Reminder! Teacher's Appreciation Week is this week. Are you helping with the many cool surprises we have planned? Then don't forget to advise TCS volunteer hours monitor, Nancy Hom at skallywag@comcast.net of your hours. She will record your time for our school. She also has forms she can send you to fill out electronically and email back, or you can print, handwrite your hours and turn in at school. Libby and Kathy have a clipboard in the CSCA mailbox with a volunteer hours log to enter in manually.
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 Municipal Watershed Planting Saturday, May 8 - 9:00am to 2:30pm Cedar River Municipal Watershed ~ North Bend Space is limited so please sign up in advance: nisa@cedarriver.org.
Wetland Restoration Saturday, May 8 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Taylor Creek, Renton Join us and the Washington Conservation Corps at Taylor Creek restored wetlands. This natural area is a wonderful success story of habitat restoration! This tributary to the Cedar River once flooded local roads and infrastructure. Since the wetland has been restored; flooding has ceased, the site is dense with native vegetation, and evidence of beaver activity is abundant! This project is in the final phases of restoration; come help us remove weed control fabric that was placed years ago. This is a great opportunity to spend the day in a beautiful wetlands. Please sign up in advance by emailing, nisa@cedarriver.org.
March of Dimes Volunteer Opportunity Friday, May 14 AND Saturday, May 15 Fisher Plaza at Seattle Center Please see the attached flyer for details.
Invasive Removal Saturday, May 15 - 9:00am to 1:00pm Ricardi Reach ~ Maple Valley Please sign up in advance by emailing, nisa@cedarriver.org.
Needed: Debate Club Judges and Timers Saturday, May 22, 8:30 to 11:30am Blaine K-8 in Magnolia No experience necessary, must be 15 or older – qualifies for service hours! Parent, friend, and neighbor volunteers are welcome, too. Orientation materials will be sent by email, and a half-hour training for volunteer judges and timers starts at 8:30am on tournament day. Each judge evaluates two teams of two kids in two rounds. A detailed description of a tournament is here: http://www.schoolsinaction.org/debate.php. Click on Tournament Information at the bottom of the page. We also need volunteers to monitor sign-in, snack table, and make copies. Debate Club is sponsored by Successful Schools in Action www.schoolsinaction.org and is for 4th & 5th graders of Blaine, Lawton, Coe, and Hay Schools. Contact sandynielsen@schoolsinaction.org .
Seattle Green Festival Saturday & Sunday, June 5-6 For more information on volunteering go to http://www.greenfestivalvolunteers.org/seattle/.
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS Queen Anne Rotary Scholarship Deadline: May 11 Seniors, Don’t Miss Out! The Queen Anne Rotary is offering a $1,250 scholarship that is renewable for up to four years! The use of the funds are up to your discretion! If you are planning a career in Visual Arts, Music, Drama or Writing, please see Ms Quintana or Ms Sanusi for an application ASAP as the deadline is May 11th. How would you spend $1,250.00 every year for four years?
Sub Pop Records Scholarships For more information: http://www.subpop.com/channel/blog/the_2010_sub_pop_loser_scholarship
DISTRICT NEWS College Readiness Workshops Tuesday, May 4, 6:30-8 p.m. at Chief Sealth High School @ Boren School (Library) Thursday, May 6, 6:30-8 p.m. at Rainier Beach High School (Library) Tuesday, May 11, 6:30-8 p.m. at Ingraham High School (Library) Seattle Public Schools (SPS) invites families, guardians, and their children Grades 6-11 to attend one of our upcoming College Readiness Workshops. These workshops will provide families with the information, strategies, and tools they need to support their children going to college. Additional information is available at http://www.seattleschools.org/area/fam/collegereadiness_flyer.pdf
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Superintendent Performance Review by Communities and Parents for Pubic Schools (CPPS) Communities and Parents for Public Schools (CPPS) of Seattle is a network of parents and community members working together to ensure quality public schools for all Seattle children. We are a local chapter affiliated with Parents for Public Schools, a national organization.
The Seattle School Board is preparing for their annual performance review of the Superintendent. The review sessions will be closed to the public. There are few things more important to our city than our public schools, so it is important that our public officials have a clear understanding of the public's opinions of the Superintendent's performance. Make your voice heard! The survey takes just a few minutes to complete. We'll consolidate and share the results with the Board, Superintendent, and on our web site. All results will be summarized-only so individual responses are confidential. CPPS never shares names or emails with anyone. http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2vcq9uwg8ke8z2d/start
SUMMER ACTIVITIES Seattle Public Theater Drama Class and Internship Opportunities Hey, kids - are you ready to be emotional, dynamic and dramatic this summer? Seattle Public Theater's Summer Youth Drama Program continues it's 10th summer at the historic Bathhouse Theater on Green Lake, offering high-quality drama workshops taught by professional theater artists for youth grades K-12. Classes empower young people with a creative means of self-expression, and build ensemble through group process. From Shakespeare to swashbuckling, from Acting Boot Camp to Musical Theater, and with a newly expanded technical internship program -- the Bathhouse has something for everyone! No experience necessary; financial aid for all in need. Community Service hours available for internships. Information at www.seattlepublictheater.org or 206-523-1370.
One World Now Chinese and Arabic Immersion Camp Monday to Friday, July 26 to August 13 - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Seattle University Full scholarships are available to all applicants. Please see the attached flyer. You can learn more about the camp and see photos from previous years at http://www.oneworldnow.org/summercamps.htm
The Global Village Summer Camp "Camp Spanglish" at the University of Washington July 2 - July 22, 2010 For more information and to apply, visit http://depts.washington.edu/spanport/programs/camp_spanglish.html Contact camp director at spancamp@u.washington.edu
Seattle Parks Seeks Summer Interns for Recreation Technology Program Applications Due: Friday, May 28 – 5:00 pm For more information on the RecTech program, please see http://www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/labs.htm
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