This is a long Blast, with a big list of senior activities, but just take a breath and get a cup of tea.  Plus there’s no Blast next week with spring break -- that should be a help.

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This Week at the Center School

Community Meeting

There’s a Community Meeting on Wednesday 13 April, so the usual short periods for the middle of the week will be even shorter.

Per. 1   8:15-9:05   (50 min.)

Community Meeting   9:10-10:25   (75 min.)

Per. 2   10:30-11:15   (45 min.)

Per. 3   11:20-12:05   (45 min.)

1. Lunch   12:05-12:45   (35 min.)

Per. 4   12:45-1:30   (45 min.)

Per. 5   1:35-2:20   (45 min.)

Per. 6   2:25-3:10   (45 min.)

QSR Community Presentation Night - April 13th

from Rachel Zupke

Come join us Wednesday night, April 13th at 6:30 pm as this year's Chemistry students share their year-long science projects in a casual, community setting.  We look forward to seeing you in Conference Room A for great science, light snacks, and conversation with your wonderful Chemistry students.  If you are willing to donate snacks, finger-food desserts, or drinks, please contact Mrs. Zupke at rlzupke@seattleschools.org.

And If You’re Coming to the QSR Evening...

Seattle DOT is doing some work on Mercer Street at night, and will have up to three lanes closed near the intersection with 9th Ave. N.  They will always have at least one lane open for eastbound traffic, but this will make things considerably slower.

Next CSCA Meeting - April 14th

from Paul Dieter

This is shaping up to be an active meeting. Several parents have expressed interest in helping the CSCA be the best it can be. It has also come to our attention that some parents have just recently started receiving the Blast even though they signed up last fall. There seems to have been a couple different issues that lead to this and we apologize for our part(s). We are however glad to know you are now getting these communiqués of whit and wisdom.

Join us at Liz's home as the CSCA tackles the events that will take us through this school year. Party planning and Budget formation; it doesn't get any better than that.

Any added agenda items can be emailed to CSCA@me.com

Thursday April 14th 6 - 8:30

Liz Wolk's House, 3463 36th Ave. W.

SSIA Spring Break Workshops

Successful Schools in Action is partnering with a group of Center School students to offer workshops for middle school students during spring break.  You probably know a Center School kid who’s involved in teaching  one of these -- if you know of a middle schooler who needs something to do over the break so much the better!  There were still spaces available as of last Friday, and SSIA was asking for some help in getting them filled, so check here for details.  SSIA Spring Break 2011 Work Shops flyer

Coming Attractions and Past Accomplishments

Save-the-Date

The senior class is sponsoring a school-wide talent exhibition and open-mic night on Friday, April 29 at the Youngstown Youth Center on Delridge Way. The show starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages will be available.

Students will be taking the stage to entertain us with music, poems, and other talents. Tickets will go on sale soon. Invite your friends and family!

Greeting Cards Feature Student Art

The Senior Parent Planning Committee will be selling hand-made gift cards at upcoming events. Each card features original artwork by Center School students. Stop by our table at QSR (April 13) to purchase your greeting cards. Proceeds go to support the prom, Grad night, and other Center School events.

Calling All Senior Parents

Do you work in an office with lots of generous colleagues? We need a few parents who are willing to sell beautiful, hand-made greeting cards at their place of work. So far we have had successful sales in several offices. If you can help us out by taking some cards to work one day, please call Mary Maddox at 206-284-4034. Proceeds go to supporting the prom, grad night and other Center School events.

Soon To Be Seniors...

This year’s junior parents are getting ready for next year senior events.  Please drop by our table at the QSR event April 13^th, 2011 and learn more about the senior events in their student’s future. 

We need volunteers to help plan and participate in the next school year -- contact Kip Kolodziejski at y_kolo@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

The Last Notice About Seniors in this Blast

The Senior Committee would like to remind everyone that this year’s graduation will take place in the evening of  June 16. 2011. They have been working hard on all of the senior activities for the class of 2011 and are pleased to announce that this year’s graduation after-party will be at Buca di Beppo’s in South Lake Union.  After graduation the seniors will make their way to the restaurant for a relaxing celebratory event with their peers including a superb dinner and non-alcoholic beverages.  Cost per senior will be approximately $42.00.  We will send a flyer home with your senior soon.  Please RSVP by May 13^th.  If you have the ability to give a scholarship please let us know.

We want to let everyone know that this year’s grad night festivities will be an exciting night, but unlike previous years we will only keep the evenings activities going until about 11 pm.  Please keep this in mind when planning your graduation celebrations.  Please contact Kip Kolodziejski at y_kolo@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

Let Them Know You Love Them

Volunteers needed for May 6 Staff Appreciation Lunch. Please contact Peggy Morgan at Pmorganxyz@comcast.net if you can help set up, serve, clean up, or contribute food to the staff appreciation lunch on May 6.

Help with the House Parties

We can still use some volunteers to help with step up, clean up, and providing food for the Fundraising House Parties on Saturday May 7 (Seward Park) and Sunday May 15 (Magnolia).  We will be having a planning meeting on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 (location tbd).  Contact Julie Vergeront to help:  jvergeront@yahoo.com.

And most importantly, don't forget to RSVP for the House Parties.  The Evites are on the CSCA website and may also be in your in-box.

Outside the Center School

All That and a Bag of Popcorn

The Seattle International Film Festival is coming up, and they need volunteers.  Polish off a few service learning hours and see some great movies!  Annual Volunteer Meeting Saturday 16 April at 10 am at the Egyptian Theater, 805 E. Pine.  For more information contact volunteers@siff.net, www.siff.net, or 206-320-1001.

Spring Kayaking!!! - Counts for PE hours!

from Amalie Dieter

This class is the basic water session for beginners who are just checking out the sport, and want to learn some proper paddling technique. Students in this class will practice basic boat handling skills, including an efficient forward stroke, turning strokes, reverse strokes, braces, and moving the boat laterally. In the rescue session, you will learn how to rescue yourself and others, and how to prevent capsizing by using bracing strokes. In every class you will get the opportunity to explore Lake Union.  Also, anyone who has taken previous sessions is welcome to sign up again, we'd like to see you again.  Sessions start May 4th and goes to May 25th. We are doing 4 sessions again at $10 dollars each. There is room for only a maximum of 12 students, so sign up fast!  Permission slips will be available at the message board by the front desk and should be turned in to the front desk.

If you have any questions email Amalie Dieter at ajdieter@hotmail.com or Cindy Dieter at cindydieter@hotmail.com

Because You Can Always Use Another Good Book

The one and only Seattle Public Library Spring Book Sale is coming up, April 16-17 in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park.  Check it out at http://www.spl.org

Beyond High School

A Sneak Peek at the Next Step

Students can visit classes at the University of Washington on a drop-in basis --there’s a wide variety of courses and classroom situations.  Check out the options at:

http://admit.washington.edu/files/PDFs/Drop-In_Course_List.pdf. Could be a good spring break activity...

Last, But Not Least

In honor of National Poetry Month and the Seattle Public Library sale, to the tune of the “The Teddy Bear’s Picnic”

If you go down to the books today, you better not go alone

It’s lovely unpacking the books today, but safer your eyes don’t roam

For every book that ever there was

Will tempt you to read them all because

That’s the way the books all affect the readers.