And 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 grateful! Read more
This Week at Center School 01 Feb 2012
As 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... Read more
Community Announcements 01 Feb 2012
The 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... Read more
Community Announcements 01 Feb 2012
from 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... Read more
CSCA Announcements 01 Feb 2012
A 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... Read more
This Week at Center School 29 Jan 2012
The 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... Read more
This Week at Center School 29 Jan 2012
The 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... Read more
This Week at Center School 29 Jan 2012
Of course you'll be going to the opening round of the EMP's Sound Off Battle of the Bands to support all the musicians participating -- the fact that the Unibroz are performing in the 11 February event, and that they're... Read more
This Week at Center School 29 Jan 2012
The 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... Read more
Community Announcements 29 Jan 2012
Ms Britsova is putting out the personal appeal -- she really does need more parent/family involment in the upcoming School Improvement Plan meeting on Wednesday 1 February (1-3 pm). This is a chance to make sure that your concerns about... Read more
This Week at Center School 25 Jan 2012
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... Read more
Community Announcements 25 Jan 2012
A 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…
It'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…
The main exhibits at the EMP may be something of a tourist destination, but beyond that they've got some events for local folk as well. Coming up is their annual Sci-Fi Film Festival on 4 February and the "Sound Off"…
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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 |
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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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Calling All VolunteersThis Week at Center School | Wednesday, 25 January 2012 Ms Britsova is putting out the personal appeal -- she really does need more parent/family involment in the upcoming School Improvement Plan meeting on Wednesday 1 February (1-3 pm). This ... more... |
When You're Here, You're Really HereCommunity Announcements | Sunday, 29 January 2012 The 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 ... more... |
Spring CSCA FundraisingCSCA Announcements | Wednesday, 1 February 2012 from 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 ... more... |
No Bias At All, ReallyThis Week at Center School | Sunday, 29 January 2012 Of course you'll be going to the opening round of the EMP's Sound Off Battle of the Bands to support all the musicians participating -- the fact that the Unibroz ... more... |
Forget the Hanging Gardens of BabylonCommunity Announcements | Wednesday, 25 January 2012 It'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 ... more... |
I KNOW you can bake!CSCA Announcements | Sunday, 25 September 2011 Volunteer your talents for our Community Pizza Party and Bake Sale Oct 6th! Cup cakes, rice crispy treats, brownies, cheese cake - BRING IT ON! (OR - I will subject you all ... more... |
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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 | Wednesday, 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 | Sunday, 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 | Sunday, 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 | Sunday, 29 January 2012 |
No Bias At All, ReallyOf course you'll be going to the opening round of the EMP's Sound Off Battle of the Bands to support all the musicians participating -- the fact that the Unibroz are performing in the 11 February event, and that they're ... more... This Week at Center School | Sunday, 29 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 ... 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 ... more... CSCA Announcements | Sun, 22 January 2012 |
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 ... 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 ... more... CSCA Announcements | Wed, 30 November 2011 |
Center School Ski Bus 2012Registration forms for the Center School ski bus are now available at school and for downloadright here. Sign your student up now to make sure it happens. The ski bus will be on Wednesdays for 6 weeks beginning January 11. ... more... CSCA Announcements | Wed, 2 November 2011 |
CSCA Seeks New SecretaryThe Center School Community Association (CSCA), the school's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is seeking a new Secretary. The primary duty of the secretary is taking notes during the CSCA monthly meeting. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month (except ... more... CSCA Announcements | Tue, 25 October 2011 |
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Monday: Pajama Day: Tuesday: Crazy Hair/Hat Day: Wednesday: Class Colors Day (9th-White, 10th-Black, 11th-Silver, 12th-Red): Thursday: Black Tie Day: Friday: Halloween Colors Day (Orange/Black/Green/Purple) Monday 31 October: Halloween Costume Day
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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 | Tom Wolf | Wednesday, 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 | Tom Wolf | Wednesday, 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 | Tom Wolf | Sunday, 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 | Tom Wolf | Wednesday, 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 | Tom Wolf | Wednesday, 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 | Tom Wolf | Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
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Plant a Tree, Plant TwoFriends of the Cedar River Watershed have several tree planting projects coming up in the next couple months -- if you need service learning hours, here's an opportunity. Upcoming dates include Maple Valley Saturday 14 January and Saturday 11 February, ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | Sunday, 22 January 2012 |
Give Some Time to the KingMartin Luther King Jr, that is. The United Way has a special website listing volunteer opportunities related to the Martin Luther King Jr, Day celebrations on 16 January 2012 -- check them out ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | Saturday, 31 December 2011 |
Service Learning, Outdoors!from EarthCorps Get several hours all in one day (remember, you need 60 hours to graduate!) It’s easy to sign up -- just visit the volunteer calendar on our website athttp://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php choose the project that you would like to participate in, click ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | Monday, 30 May 2011 |
Green Service LearningBecome a volunteer at the Seattle Green Festival (May 21-22). There are opportunities before and during the festival. For everything you need to know visit www.greenfestivalvolunteers.org/volunteer. Or email ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | Thursday, 5 May 2011 |
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Plant a Tree, Plant TwoFriends of the Cedar River Watershed have several tree planting projects coming up in the next couple months -- if you need service learning hours, here's an opportunity. Upcoming dates include Maple Valley Saturday 14 January and Saturday 11 February, ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | sandi kurtz | Sunday, 22 January 2012 |
Give Some Time to the KingMartin Luther King Jr, that is. The United Way has a special website listing volunteer opportunities related to the Martin Luther King Jr, Day celebrations on 16 January 2012 -- check them out ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | sandi kurtz | Saturday, 31 December 2011 |
Service Learning, Outdoors!from EarthCorps Get several hours all in one day (remember, you need 60 hours to graduate!) It’s easy to sign up -- just visit the volunteer calendar on our website athttp://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php choose the project that you would like to participate in, click ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | Tom Wolf | Monday, 30 May 2011 |
Green Service LearningBecome a volunteer at the Seattle Green Festival (May 21-22). There are opportunities before and during the festival. For everything you need to know visit www.greenfestivalvolunteers.org/volunteer. Or email ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | Tom Wolf | Thursday, 5 May 2011 |
Green Service LearningBecome a volunteer at the Seattle Green Festival (May 21-22). There are opportunities before and during the festival. For everything you need to know visit www.greenfestivalvolunteers.org/volunteer. Or email ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | Tom Wolf | Monday, 2 May 2011 |
Volunteer for the 2011 SIFFThe Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) needs volunteers for the upcoming 2011 festival. Earn 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 ... more... Service Learning Opportunities | Tom Wolf | Tuesday, 12 April 2011 |
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Money for College -- That's Pretty StraightforwardSeattle Public Schools would like to invite all seniors to attend one of several free College Goal Financial Aid Nights happening in January. These events will explain the financial aid process and help you complete the Free Application for Federal ... more... Post Graduation Resources | sandi kurtz | Sunday, 22 January 2012 |
Senior BookeepingFor those of you who missed the meetings, graduation this spring is scheduled for 18 June, at the Seattle Repertory Theater. And in order to graduate, seniors need to have completed their PE and Service Learning hours by 2 April. ... more... Post Graduation Resources | sandi kurtz | Saturday, 31 December 2011 |
The Other College BowlThe YMCA is sponsoring a series of free help sessions for families working on the FAFSA application. Check here for more information, and here for a schedule of local events. And don't forget a couple of #2 ... more... Post Graduation Resources | sandi kurtz | Saturday, 31 December 2011 |
Portfolio DayIf you're thinking of applying to art school, here's a chance for feedback on your artwork. Portfolio Day is a free review of your work by people who know what admissions departments are looking for in visual arts/design. Cornish College ... more... Post Graduation Resources | sandi kurtz | Saturday, 31 December 2011 |
Need Funds for 2 Year, 4-Year College Tuition?from Barbara QuintanaStudents, parents and guardians, please know that it's not too late for your daughter or son to apply for scholarships! I have recently up-dated the Scholarship three ring binder that is located in the Commons. Students will find ... more... Post Graduation Resources | Tom Wolf | Thursday, 5 May 2011 |
Running StartIf your student is interested in taking college courses while they're still enrolled in high school, the Running Start program will let them have access to classes at state community colleges, like Seattle Central. First things first -- they must ... more... Post Graduation Resources | Tom Wolf | Sunday, 24 April 2011 |
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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 ... more... Workshops / Summer Study / Extracurricular | Sunday, 22 January 2012 |
It's Not Just For Fruit NinjaMicrosoft's Kinect may be a super-popular gaming system, but lately it's been getting some excellent reviews for other uses, from physical therapy to movement analysis. So as part of its Minority Student Day program, the Blacks at Microsoft employee network ... more... Workshops / Summer Study / Extracurricular | Sunday, 22 January 2012 |
Calling All AdventuregirlsGirls on Ice (http://girlsonice.org) is a unique, free, wilderness science education program for high school girls. Each year a team of 9 teenage girls (15-18 y.o.) and 3 instructors spend 11 days exploring and learning about mountain glaciers and alpine ... more... Workshops / Summer Study / Extracurricular | Sunday, 22 January 2012 |
Dinner and a WrenchThe 5th Avenue Theater is opening up one of the technical rehearsals for the touring production of Oklahoma for kids interested in watching how theater comes together from the backstage perspective. $22 includes the tech rehearsal (31 January, 6-9 pm) ... more... Workshops / Summer Study / Extracurricular | Sunday, 22 January 2012 |
Dance Here or Dance There with Dance ThisSeattle Theater Group is registering students for their upcoming Dance This programs for summer 2012. Their Seattle-based summer intensive runs June 25-July 7, while their Dance This Camp takes place August 5-11 at the Fort Worden/Centrum facilities in Port Townsend. ... more... Workshops / Summer Study / Extracurricular | Saturday, 31 December 2011 |
Global Teen ProgramA personal note -- when I was 15 I spent the summer in Kobe, Japan on a cultural exchange through the YMCA. The program has changed since then, but the opportunity to be a part of a larger world is ... more... Workshops / Summer Study / Extracurricular | Saturday, 31 December 2011 |
The Center School Annual Report
Principal Letter for School Reports 2011