Queen Anne News 12/21/2011 By Jeff Bond, EditorWhen teacher Jon Greenberg started working with his Center School seniors in his Citizenship and Social Justice class this fall, the students didn’t realize they were going to learn some hard lessons about the real more...
Senator Murray visits The Center School on a fact finding mission to improve education more...
These days, high-school dances.... By Brian M. Rosenthal, Seattle Times education reporter more...
The Center School Achieves Highest High School Performance Ranking with Ballard High School more...
Thanks from the Dairy CaseAnd finally, many thanks to the Center School staff and faculty, who donated the refrigerator from their lounge to replace the extinct fridge in the commons -- all consumers of yogurt and cheese are ... more... This Week at Center School | Wed, 1 February 2012 |
Winter Ball -- A Black and White AffairA reminder, for those who want to take their fancy pants for a spin, this weekend is the Center School Winter Ball, Saturday 4 February, 8-11:30 pm, at the Vera Project. Tickets are $12 in advance (and since they're $15 ... more... This Week at Center School | Sun, 29 January 2012 |
Sponsor the Senior Service-a-ThonThe senior class has organized a day of community service working for The Port of Seattle Parks Dept at a Duwamish River park on 31 March 2012. Follow the link to sponsor your favorite senior student and help the class fund graduation ... more... This Week at Center School | Sun, 29 January 2012 |
826 Seattle -- Not Just For Students AnymoreThe award-winning group that offers such fabulous writing workshops for students (did you see the photo of director Terry Hein with Michelle Obama?) is offering another of their ongoing "Parent Advisory Group" programs, Thursday 9 February, 6-7:30 pm, at the ... more... This Week at Center School | Sun, 29 January 2012 |
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The Arts Are Basic to a Basic EducationAs an Arts Inclusion School, the Center School is leading the way in curriculum development, using the arts as a component of basic education while learning about the arts as a distinct and valuable element of a 'well-rounded life.' Come ... more... Community Announcements | Wed, 1 February 2012 |
Orpheus on a BudgetThe Center School's Ad Hoc Opera Group will not be making a formal appearance at the dress rehearsal for the upcoming production of Orpheus and Euridice, since it's in the middle of Midwinter Break, but wanted to remind us all that ... more... Community Announcements | Wed, 1 February 2012 |
When You're Here, You're Really HereThe district is clarifying their attendance policy, particularly the distinction between an excused absence and an unexcused one -- if you've got something coming up where your student will need to miss school, take a look here and make sure you're on ... more... Community Announcements | Sun, 29 January 2012 |
So What Do Girls Look Like?SIFF is running "Miss Representation," a new film about the differences between women's self image and their representation in the media. Check Moira Macdonald's review in the Seattle Times if you're interested -- the film runs through Thursday 26 January at the ... more... Community Announcements | Wed, 25 January 2012 |
Careers in the Arts Fair -- MusicA career fair for budding musicians and others who want to work with them. Sponsored in part by The Vera Project, this is a chance to hear professionals in the arts talk about what they do and how they got ... more... Community Announcements | Wed, 25 January 2012 |
Forget the Hanging Gardens of BabylonIt's the Elevated Garden of Lower Queen Anne. Lower Queen Anne is getting a P-Patch, and the City of Seattle is offering unending Community Service Hours to Center School students with an interest in gardening, landscaping and environmental design, urban ... more... Community Announcements | Wed, 25 January 2012 |
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Spring CSCA Fundraisingfrom Liz WolkThe CSCA is kicking off its spring event, the WareHouse Party and we need folks to help with the planning. The WareHouse Party is an evening when the adult Center community can get together and celebrate The Center School. No tickets required and food and drink is provided. ... more... CSCA Announcements | Wed, 1 February 2012 |
Needed, A New Volunteer WranglerThe CSCA is looking for a new Volunteer Coordinator. The job is the equivalent of a matchmaker -- you put people who are interested in working for the school together with tasks that need doing. We already have a roster of willing volunteers, so half the task is done. If ... more... CSCA Announcements | Sun, 22 January 2012 |
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Alumni Brunch Volunteers NeededJodi Itman is coordinating the upcoming Senior Alumni Brunch (Wednesday 4 January), a chance for Center School alums to share their experiences with current students and faculty. She's looking for help with preparation and clean-up, as well as donations of food, drink and supplies. The Brunch is a great chance ... more... CSCA Announcements | Wed, 30 November 2011 |
Calling All Carrot Cakes (and other tasty treats)View The BLAST Online | View BLAST Archives Volunteers needed for Staff Appreciation Lunch Friday 16 December. Please contact Peggy Morgan at Pmorganxyz@comcast.net if you would like to help create a festive lunch to celebrate the wonderful teachers and staff at TCS. Volunteers are needed to help decorate and set ... more... CSCA Announcements | Wed, 30 November 2011 |
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Have Your SayIn the Land of Acronyms, the Center School is involved in a C-SIP requiring some PD (that is, a Continuous School Improvement Plan that involves Professional Development). In the midst of all these initials, we can use some actual language, ... Center School Events | Sun, 22 January 2012 more... |
Winter Ball UpdateAlongside all the other snow closures, we had to postpone the Winter Ball, but do not put your fancy pants back in the drawer -- rescheduling plans are being made even as we speak (well, as I write and you ... Center School Events | Sun, 22 January 2012 more... |
Dragonwear -- It's What Everyone is WearingThis year's Dragonwear is ready for orders. Student designed and student sold, with proceeds going to the senior class. Show your school pride and order one for each family member. T-Shirts and Hoodies ... Center School Events | Sun, 22 January 2012 more... |
Add This To Your January CalendarSeattle schools will be taking a three-hour early dismissal on Tuesday 24 January as part of a budget-balancing teacher ... Center School Events | Sat, 31 December 2011 more... |
Family Pizza Party Kicks Off the New School YearThank you to everyone who made TCS's first beginning of the school year pizza party a success. There was lots of good food and a chance to meet and socialize with TCS community members. It was a great opportunity for ... Center School Events | Tue, 25 October 2011 more... |
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Dancing OklahomaThe corn may not be knee-high till the 4th of July, but the 5th Avenue Theater is offering an all-levels dance workshop with a cast member from the touring production of Oklahoma a lot sooner than that. $22 gets you the dance class, a pizza dinner and a ticket to ... more... Workshops / Summer Study / Extracurricular | Sun, 22 January 2012 |
The Latest in iPhone FashionI particularly like the clacking links on either ... more... Last, But Not Least | sandi kurtz | Sun, 22 January 2012 |
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