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3-7 January 2011 And we’re back! I hope you had a great set of holidays, with some rest in there somewhere since it’s not even a month till the end of the semester. I’ve had a couple of families ask to hear more from all of you about what your kids are doing in and out of school – performances, exhibits, and other kinds of accomplishments. I can’t pass on what I don’t know, so look back at that letter you sent with your holiday cards and brag on your students a little. Please make sure you read down to the “Outside” section in this issue of the Blast -- a Center School family needs our help after a terrifying event. sandi kurtz 206-523-6553 Remember, to unsubscribe to this newsletter, click on the link at the bottom of the page to get to the CSCA website.
This Week at the Center School MAP Testing, Continued from Geraldine Carroll 9th GRADE MEASUREMENT OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS (MAP) Seattle Public School’s MAP testing (Measurement of Academic Progress) continues this month for all 9th graders. All 9th graders will be tested in Math and in Reading. Please remember that this includes any student with 9th grade credits, even if that student is in her second year of high school. If you are unsure of your child’s status, please check the Source, where you will find the grade level listed. Testing is organized by students’ Humanities teachers (see schedule below) and will take place on the assigned mornings beginning at 8:00 A.M. Please note this early time; it is necessary to provide enough time for students to complete the testing. Be sure your student arrives on time and well fed. In addition, speak to your student about the purpose of MAP—to determine how students are progressing in their math and reading skills as well as to guide teachers as they plan lessons. If students understand the test’s purpose, they are more likely to try their best. Your 9th grade student will test according to the following schedule, beginning at 8:00 A.M.: This Week: Tuesday, 1/4: Ms. Pritchard’s Humanities AND Language Arts 9th graders—Math test Thursday, 1/6: Ms. Pritchard’s Humanities AND Language Arts 9th graders—Reading test Friday, 1/7: Make-up for students who did not complete their testing Next Week: Tuesday, 1/11: Ms. Storey’s Humanities 9th graders—Math test Thursday, 1/13: Ms. Storey’s Humanities 9th graders—Reading test Friday, 1/14: Make-up for students who did not complete their testing NOTE: Parents, if it is possible for you to help us set up the testing—turning on computers and logging students in—we would greatly appreciate it! You would arrive by 7:40 and be finished by 8:05. If you are interested, please contact Gerardine Carroll at gpcarroll@seattleschools.org. Thanks.
It’s not Football, it’s Futbol! Center School Junior Melodie Paubert is looking for players to join F.C. Center -- the Center School co-rec soccer team. Whether you’re a veteran player or totally new to the sport you’re welcome to join. Practices will start sometime after mid-January, and are currently scheduled for Wednesdays at 4 pm, though that could change if the group wills it so. Sign-up sheets will be posted at the front desk, and Melodie will call for the first, organizational meeting when the list gets to critical mass. They’ll be starting with practice and scrimmage, but hope to field a large enough team to participate in the spring Co-Rec season. Contact Melodie with any questions, from parents or students.
Center School Poetry Reading at Richard Hugo House from Jon Greenburg Come attend this semester’s poetry reading at Richard Hugo House. Why? Because poetry is important and this semester’s students have reached new levels of excellence When? January 11th, from 7-8:30. Where? Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave, on Capitol Hill (hugohouse.org)
Outside the Center School Community Family in Need! from Audrey Kaplan Do you have an empty truck and a strong back? How about some extra storage space in West Seattle? A talent for painting or carpentry? A willingness to lend a hand to a community member in need? The home of Ronni Peterson, mother of Emily Hancock (class of 2013), was destroyed in a tragic pre-holiday house fire last month. While she has been blessed with a new place in West Seattle to rent quickly, the family still has a lot of cleaning up and fixing up to do. Ronni would love to have help moving her salvageable furniture and other items (hence the truck and strong back request) to community member Julie Vergeront’s storage space in South Seattle. Thanks to Sabrina Friend’s call to Frogbox, she has access to boxes to pack things into. The new rental is in the middle of a remodel. Ronni is able to rent at a reduced rate because of this, however, could use community support in finishing a few projects requested by her new landlord. If you can help in any way please contact Ronni at ronnip66@gmail.com. Thank you! For more information about the fire and how else to help please see the following links: http://westseattleblog.com/2010/12/followup-small-fire-brings-big-loss-for-west-seattle-family http://www.westseattleherald.com/2010/12/15/news/update-2-fire-victim-who-lost-nearly-everything-3
Community Building Committee from Julie Vergeront The CBC will meet on Wednesday, January 5th at Uptown Espresso at 7:00pm, to help plan the upcoming “Night at the Theatre,” discuss possible community events and just chatter generally. If you’re looking to make connections with other Center School parents, the CBC is a great resource. Uptown Espresso on 4th and Wall – for more information contact Julie Vergeront at jvergeront@yahoo.com or just show up.
Night at the Theatre Featuring Book-It Repertory Theatre's Great Expectations from Julie Vergeront Join The Center School Community on Wednesday February 9, 2011 for our annual Night at the Theatre. Gather at the Book-It/Center House Theatre at 6:00 PM for hearty finger foods, a no-host bar and conversation and a pre-show talk by Book-It at 6:30 PM. Great Expectations starts at 7:30 PM. The evening is a great opportunity to share some fun with Center School families and raise funds for our school at the same time. Tickets for reception and play: $20 for adults/$15 for students. Order tickets on line at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/143342 OR return form with payment to The Center School front desk OR mail to: Center School Community Association, PO Box 19475, Seattle, WA 98109 Your “tickets” will be waiting for you at the TCS table just outside the theatre lobby. This evening is made possible through the generosity of Book-It Repertory Theatre. Ticket sales benefit the Center School Community Association and Book-It. Questions or to help with the event: Julie Vergeront, jvergeront@yahoo.com For more information, click here dmdocuments/GreatExpectations-5.pdf
CSCA Needs You The next CSCA Leadership Meeting is scheduled for 1/13 at the home of Julie Vergeront. All members of the Center School community and welcome for a discussion that includes fundraising, the state of the school, upcoming tours and recruiting new families. Email sabrinafriend@yahoo.com for location details if you can join us.
A Chance to Dance Seattle Theater Group is looking for dancers ages 14-21, with intermediate/advanced level backgrounds in ballet, modern, jazz and/or hip hop, for their Young Choreographers Lab. A three-month rehearsal process will end with a showing for family and friends at Velocity Dance Center, and possible performances at the Paramount or Moore Theater. The audition is free, but if accepted there is a $25 participation fee. Pre-registration is required to audition. Audition: Saturday, January 29, 2011 2:30-4:00 pm (sign-in at 2 pm) Velocity Dance Center (1621 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122-on 12th just North of Pine in Capitol Hill) Audition will include a modern/jazz class. Please wear comfortable clothing for movement. No shoes needed. Rehearsals: February 5-May 7 on Saturdays (1.5 hrs/piece) between 2-5 pm @ Velocity. Showing: Sunday, May 15, 7:30 pm– Family & Friends Performance @ Velocity Other performance opportunities may become available including the DANCE This performance on July 8-9, 2011 at The Moore Theatre. The Young Choreographers Lab (YCL) is offered by Seattle Theatre Group (STG), the non-profit arts organization that operates The Paramount and Moore Theatres. For more information about Seattle Theatre Group Education go to www.stgpresents.org/education http://www.stgpresents.org/education Registration required to audition by Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Contact Liz Young at lizy@stgpresents.org or call 206-315-8009. For more information, click here. dmdocuments/dance_this_auditions.jpg
Environmental Scholarship/Internship Available from Candy Castellanos, CleanScapes Your Students Can Make a Difference! Do you have juniors or seniors working on a great waste reduction idea or project? Let them know that they can create a slide show or video presentation and share their story for a chance to win a college scholarship, the title of “2010/2011 CleanScapes Waste Reduction Student of the Year” and consideration for a summer internship at CleanScapes. All Seattle public school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. This program is part of CleanScapes Neighborhood Waste Reduction Rewards challenge. Last year’s Waste Reduction Student of the Year was Lauren Honican, a senior at Garfield High School. Her winning presentation was shared with middle school students throughout Seattle. Guidelines and application instructions are attached and available online: http://www.cleanscapes.com/files/NRR_SEA_StudentYear_ScholarshipGuidelines-_final.pdf The deadline to submit presentations is Monday, January 31st, 2011. Candy Castellanos, Waste Diversion Project Manager, CleanScapes candy.castellanos@cleanscapes.com 206-859-6717 (206) 859-6701
Teens in Public Service Application for Summer from Karen Engstrom, College/Career Specialist This program offers teens a 6-8 week paid internships during the summer. All the jobs are within the community from working with children, older adults, community organizing or outdoor restoration projects. During this time, you will develop skills and meet new people in our community. TIPS application is online. Go to: http://www.teensinpublicservice.org/index.php/youth-internships Do it now! This is a popular program and it fills up quickly. Their deadline may be in March, but the sooner you get your information in, the better.
New State Graduation Requirements for the Arts from ArtsEd Washington The State Board of Education approved by resolution the formal adoption of the provisional Washington State Graduation Requirements (WSGRs). Reflecting broad input gathered from around the state, the adopted WSGRs incorporate the addition of two arts credits. Washington is now the first state in the nation to require two credits in the arts as part of high school graduation requirements. In referring to the adoption of the requirements, AnnRené Joseph, Arts Program Supervisor at OSPI, noted that "in its adoption of the new graduation requirements, the State Board of Education has demonstrated its strong vision for a complete education for all learners in our state" Partners through out the state advocated for the arts and helped make these requirements a reality, in particular ArtsEd Washington, the Washington State Arts Commission, and the Washington State Arts Alliance collaborated extensively through out the process. To learn more about the Arts Credits and next steps, visit ArtsEd Washington's web site.
Beyond High School ACT Testing Registration Register by January 7 for test on February 12. ACT www.act.org
Bound for Art School? If you’re considering an art school after high school, heads-up on Portfolio Day, a chance for art professionals to look at current examples of your work and get some advice on how to present yourself and your work for applications. This is free (yes, free) and is a great way to get a feel for the next big step in the path. Portfolio Day is January 8 at Cornish College (1000 Lenora Street -- check in at 10 am, reviews from 11 am-3 pm), so use the holiday break to pull your stuff together. For more information:
Last, But Not Least A Little Mid-Morning Music from arts e-news Seattle Symphony performances are also a part of Seattle schools outreach to the community whether an evening community concert at West Seattle, Roosevelt or Garfield, or an in-school concert at Ingraham High School. On Tuesday, January 11, 2011, Seattle Symphony will present a free, school day concert at Ingraham. You are invited to attend the concert, which is 35-minutes in length beginning at 11:30am. Reservations required. For more information and reservations, please email: education@seattlesymphony.org or call 206.336.6650.
Post-Holiday Discounts Need some mid-year school supplies? Have to replace your student’s graphing calculator? Down to your last printer ink cartridge? If you got the Sunday Seattle Times on January 2, don’t forget to pull out the brown paper bag with the 20% discount coupon to Office Max printed on the side -- it’s a good deal on stuff you might need.
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