High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) Testing

Tuesday, April 13 – 8:15 am to 11:30 am - Math

Thursday, April 15 – 8:15 am to 11:30 am – Science

10th graders and students who have been notified will be taking the Math HSPE/Tuesday and the Science HSPE/Thursday. The test days schedule is attached. For students who are not testing, tutorials will be available, and first class begins at 11:50 am both days.

Fences

Wednesday, April 14

Seattle Rep

The entire school will be attending a matinee presentation of August Wilson’s “Fences” at the Seattle Repertory Theater. This day will also have a special schedule (see attachment).

UPCOMING

Workshop Day/Early Dismissal

Wednesday, April 28

VOLUNTEER AT TCS

Seeking parent volunteers to participate in senior book chats

Tuesday, April 13 – 8:30am to 11:30 am

Wednesday, April 14 – 8:30 am to 10:00 am

Thursday, April 15 – 8:30am to 11:30 am

Every year TCS seniors lead a panel of Humanities teachers and community members in ½ hour book chats on appropriate books of their choosing. We are looking for volunteers who would like to talk to kids about books. It’s really a fun and informative way to interact with our students, and see some of their best work. You don’t have to have read the books being discussed to participate. If you can volunteer for the full session on one of the days, or even for part of the session, we would be most grateful. And don’t worry, you don’t have to lead the discussion; the students do that. If interested, please contact Molly Pritchard at mmpritchard@seattleschools.org or at (206) 252-9878.

SERVICE LEARNING

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

Comcast Cares Day

Saturday, April 24 – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

McClure Middle School, 1915 1st Ave. W

Volunteers are invited to help with landscaping, painting, and building projects April 24 at McClure Middle School as part of Comcast Cares Day. The organization, in partnership with City Year Seattle/King County will lead the volunteers. For more information, contact Trisha Yalong at (206) 766-0056 or tyalong10@cityyear.org.   

Village Bicycle Project

Saturday, April 24 – 9:00 am start time

Total Reclaim  (also known now as Ecolights NW), 1915 South Corgiat Drive

RSVP to meg@villagebicycleproject.org

Questions? Contact Meg Watson  206-853-7813

www.villagebicycleproject.org

Urban ArtWorks Seeks Volunteers

Contact Kathleen Warren kathleen@urbanartworks.org  206.292.4142

Cedar River Watershed March/April Projects

Click here for more details.

Duwamish Alive! Restore Our River!

 Saturday, April 17 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Click here for more details.

DISTRICT NEWS

Seattle Public Schools Community Budget Forums

Saturday, April 17 -  1:00 pm to 3:00 p.m.

Aki Kurose Middle School – Cafeteria

3928 S Graham Street

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Tuesday, April 20 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 p.m.

Roosevelt High School – Commons

1410 NE 66^th Street

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Family and Community Engagement Symposium

Saturday, April 24 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Aki Kurose Middle School, 3928 S. Graham St.

Increasing authentic family and community engagement is one of the cornerstones of the District's five-year strategic plan, Excellence for All. The annual Family and Community Engagement 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 symposium is FREE for families; interpreters will be available.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Youth and Law Forum

 Saturday, April 17 -  8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

 First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1522 14th Ave. in Seattle.

All Seattle Public Schools students are invited to attend the Youth and Law Forum on April 17. The annual event, first organized in 1990 by King County Superior Court Judges LeRoy McCullough and Charles V. Johnson, was founded to educate youth and families about law careers, court procedures, legal rights and responsibilities, and current social issues. School-aged youth from kindergarten through high school are encouraged to attend. The event is free and lunch is provided.  To register, go to www.youthandlaw.com.

Come Party at the McClure Mixer

Saturday, April 17, from 7:00 to 10:00

Queen Anne Community Center

Queen Anne and Magnolia Youth and Family Caucus

Tuesday, April 13, 7-8:30 pm

Coe Elementary School Cafeteria,  2424 7^th Ave W

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Alliance for Education Community Breakfast

Wednesday, April 28 – 7:00 am

Westin Hotel, 1900 5th Ave.

Nominations being sought for Golden Apple awards

The deadline is April 30 to nominate educators for the Golden Apple Awards, honoring a person or program making a powerful impact on children. Golden Apple Award winners will be honored at ceremonies to be held in Seattle in January 2011. As part of their recognition, winners will receive a Golden Apple statuette; individual honorees will also receive $250, and each winning program will receive $500. Teachers, volunteers, administrators, staff, community organizations and local businesses are all eligible.  Information:  http://kcts9.org/kids/golden-apple-awards

SPU 2010 School Recycling & Waste Reduction Grants

Application Deadline: Monday, May 3

You may download the information and application from our web site: www.seattle.gov/util/grants.  For more information about the SPU 2010 School Recycling & Waste Reduction Grants Program, please contact Veronica Fincher at veronica.fincher@seattle.gov or (206) 233-2534.

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

Bernard Harris scholarships

Deadline:  May 14 

http://www.cgcs.org/Awards/Harris_Scholarship.pdf.

SAEOP Scholarship

Deadline:  Friday, April 9

To download the application packet:  http://www.saeop.org/index.php/scholarships/saeop-scholarship