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What's HOT the week of December 7, 2020
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The woods is shining this morning
Red, gold and green, the leaves
lie on the ground, or fall,
or hang full of light in the air still.
Perfect in its rise and in its fall, it takes
the place it has been coming to forever.
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Things to do:
- Donate to CSCA
- Fill out the Volunteer Survey
- Remind your student to restart their computer
- Attend 9th grade family night
- Take a walk outside
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Important Dates
Dec 9
- 9th Grade Family Night (5:30–7 pm, MS Teams)
Dec 10
- LGBTQ+ Families Dinner (5–6 pm, virtual)
Dec 16
- TCS Alumni Brunch (9:30 am, Zoom)
Dec 17
- CSCA Board Meeting (6:30–8:30 pm, Zoom)
Dec 18
Dec 21–Jan 1
Jan 18
Jan 27
Jan 28
- No school (day between semesters)
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New in this week's Dragon's Fire
- Seattle Council PTSA Community Meeting
- Getting Outside is Good Medicine
- TCS Alumni Brunch
- School Day PSAT Cancelled
- School Day SAT Still Scheduled
- LGBTQ+ Families Dinner
- Youth In Focus Internship
- Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night
- USA High School Student Scholarship
- Washington Youth Academy
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Seattle Council PTSA District 4 Community Meeting
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Why Your Annual Fund Donation Matters More than Ever
This year has been a struggle for all of us, and more than ever CSCA needs your support for our Annual Fund drive. The CSCA seeks funds from families twice a year: the Annual Fund in the fall and the Auction in the spring are the primary ways the CSCA raises money. Last spring we had to cancel the auction because of the Covid-19 lockdown. This means that the CSCA has not raised any funds so far this year. While we're not physically in school, we use those funds to support our teachers and students in a variety of important ways. We know these are very challenging times for families, we ask you to give what you can.
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Managing Teen Stress: Dr. Jason Kilmer's Slidedeck
Did you miss the Nov 9 presentation from Dr. Jason Kilmer on stress management, student anxiety and depression, and ways parents can help? You can still view the slide deck to see what Dr. Kilmer discussed. Dr. Kilmer is an associate professor in psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington. Read Dr. Kilmer's biography.
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We May Be Remote, But We Still Need Volunteers
This is a strange and unusual year. Volunteering doesn't look the same as before, but we need volunteers just as much as ever. While we don't need you for baked goods or in-person events, there are still many ways to help. Maybe you can even create a whole new way for us to do an event virtually or in a socially distant way. We need your time and creativity!
Please fill out the survey to indicate what events or types of events you are interested in being part of. We also want to know what untapped resources you have to offer (for example, special skills or expertise in an area of interest to students or parents). And who knows, maybe at some point we might want you to send in cookies again!
Thanks for participating in this survey. It will take all of us coming together to make this year a success for our students and community!
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Getting Outside is Good Medicine
While it's easy to focus on all the things we can't do right now, getting outside is one of the things we all can do. And even better, there's lots of evidence that being outside is good for you! Here are some of the mental and physical benefits of getting outside:
- Boosts energy
- Makes exercising feel easier
- May protect vision
- Helps mitigate pain
- Boosts the immune system
- Gives you your daily vit D dose
- Enhances creativity
- Helps us be better people
- Helps fight anxiety and depression
- Lowers blood pressure
- May help increase focus
- Can count toward PE credit
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Coping: Stress Management Strategies
What is Stress?
- Our natural way of responding to demands of our ever-changing world
- The way we feel and experience change and demands
- We all feel stress differently
- What may seem stressful to you might not be the same for your best friend
Avoiding Stress
- Relaxation is key–get some downtime
- Stay physically healthy!
- Care for your mental health
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Healthy Coping
- Exercise
- Time Management
- Balancing work and play
- Meditation
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- Unhealthy Coping
- Alcohol/drug use
- Avoidance
- Procrastination
- Self-injury
- Over- or undereating
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Drive-Through Immunization Clinic
All immunizations available for children. Flu shots available for adults.
Dec 8 & 9, 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Meridian Center for Health
10521 Meridian Ave N
Call 206-296-4990 to schedule.
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TCS Alumni Brunch
Yes! this wonderful tradition is still happening. We may not be able to offer you bagels and fruit, but we can still gather virtually and learn what our alums have been up to! TCS 11th and 12th graders, please join us via Zoom (Dec 16, 9:30 am) to learn what some of our graduates are up to in their post TCS lives. BYOCAB (Bring Your Own Coffee And Bagel).
Meeting ID: 868 1359 8736
Passcode: 334743
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9th Grade Family Night
Please join us Dec 9, 5:30–7 pm for an evening of learning about how you can help your 9th grade student have a successful high school experience. We will discuss graduation requirements, homework and study strategies, college readiness and more! Read the flyer.
Or call in (audio only):
+1 206-800-4125,,565580431# United States, Seattle
Phone Conference ID: 565 580 431#
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ASB Has a New Website
The new ASB website is up! It includes up-to-date information on ASB meetings and events. There are also resources for clubs as well as students interested in joining ASB. (The Dragonwear submission form is on the "Upcoming Events" page for easy access.) We hope this website will be convenient for you and future students/families!
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School Day PSAT Canceled
Because SPS will not return to in-person instruction during the first semester, the Jan 26, 2021 school day PSAT and PSAT/NMSQT have been canceled. While these are not required tests for college admissions, the PSAT and PSAT/NMSQT help students prepare for the SAT and are offered to all SPS sophomores and juniors. Read more.
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School Day SAT Still Scheduled
The current plan is for SPS to administer the SAT to juniors on a regular school day, Mar 3, 2021. The SAT is offered to all juniors free of charge. No pre-registration is required. Questions about specific administration details should be directed to the testing coordinator at TCS. This plan could change to ensure that Seattle Public Schools meets all established health policies and protocols. Read more.
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LGBTQ+ Families Dinner
This year has been tough for many reasons and that toughness has been punctuated by our inability to convene for our beloved LGBTQ+ Families Dinner event. Know that we miss you all and that we are still dedicated to holding virtual space for our families! With this in mind, we share our new plan with you!
The LGBTQ+ Families Dinner Series is a virtual opportunity for people to connect across shared identities and experiences. Each event in the series is specifically intended for the group highlighted by the event. If you belong to more than one group, you are welcome to come to each event that aligns with your experience.
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Dec 10: LGBTQ+ Families of SPS Students and LGBTQ+ Students and their Families
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Jan 21: LGBTQ+ Families of SPS Students
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Feb 11: LGBTQ+ Students and their Families
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Mar 18: LGBTQ+ Elementary School Students and their Families
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Apr 8: LGBTQ+ SPS Staff and their Families
Questions? Contact Brennan Ham, Health Education Specialist/Trainer, Health Education Department at brham@seattleschools.org.
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College & Career Readiness
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Youth in Focus 2021 Creative Career Cohort
Youth in Focus is excited to announce a new free 18-week career-connected learning program for BIPOC students interested in creative career fields. This creative cohort will combine photography, graphic design, and creative direction with mock interviews, portfolio development and more. We are partnering with Seattle-based outdoor recreation retailer, evo, to complete professional projects and provide hands-on experience with professionals in the industry. This program is offered to students free of charge. Participating students receive a $1,200 stipend and all materials/equipment are provided during the program including a camera, laptop, and digital editing software. Open to 8 BIPOC students aged 15–19. Program runs Jan 11–Jun 11, 2021, Thursdays 4:30–6:30 pm. (Session 1 is virtual to ensure student and staff safety during COVID-19. As soon as it is safe, we will resume in-person programming at the Youth in Focus studio.)
Deadline for interest forms: Dec 11 (candidates notified by Jan 4, 2021)
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Aeronautical Science Pathway Program Info Night
Are you a high school sophomore or junior interested in becoming a professional pilot, air traffic controller, airline dispatcher, or airport or airline manager? If so, then you and your parent are invited to Aeronautical Science Pathway (ASP) Info Night, Tue, Dec 8, 6 pm. (remote). Join us for a presentation and Q&A about how you can join the 2021–2022 ASP class to jumpstart your career in aviation. Read more about the program.
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Seattle Promise Tuition-Free College Education
Free two-year college program offered in Seattle Colleges with 130 programs to choose from. Learn more about Seattle Promise and apply! If you have any questions, contact TCS Seattle Promise Outreach Specialist, Ms. Savannah Daniels (she/her):
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Nov & Dec Scholarship Bulletin
The bulletin shows scholarships with a due date in Nov or Dec. See Naviance for a comprehensive scholarship list with due dates beyond Dec 2020.
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Service Learning Opportunities
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Amigos International
Learn about the world by living in it! Amigos International provides volunteers ages 13 to 22 the safest, most authentic service and immersion experiences in Latin America and the United States. Living and working in a new community gives you the chance to improve your Spanish, make an impact, gain confidence, and build leadership skills. You'll get to see the world in a truly unique way.
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USA High School Student Scholarship
About Scholarship is offering a $1000 cash scholarship to support students during COVID-19 so they can continue their education. Any student currently enrolled (during the 2020 school year) in an American high school, college, or university may apply. Simply fill in our short application form—no essay required. Winner(s) will be announced once the scholarship application deadline passes. Deadline: Apr 30, 2021.
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Washington Youth Academy (National Guard)
The Washington Youth Academy's mission is to provide at-risk youth a quality education, positive values, and life and job skills training that will change their lives and give them hope and opportunity for a new future. This is a free life intervention, credit recovery program that requires cadets to live in provided housing in Bremerton, WA for half a year. Any WA state resident can apply. The program is highly-structured with an emphasis on personal responsibility to provide a positive, safe, and secure learning environment.
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Free Tutoring from TeenTutoring
TeenTutoring was created by a trio of students at Roosevelt High School to help other students succeed in the online school environment. If students need a little extra help or parents need a little extra time (for those elementary school parents), TeenTutoring.org is here for them. We have tutors available to help with a variety of subjects, and appointments can be booked online. Tutoring is virtual, using whatever video conferencing platform works for the student. All tutoring sessions are free.
Instagram: teen tutoring_
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