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What's HOT the week of January 17, 2023 | |
Important Dates
Jan 17
Jan 19
- CSCA board meeting (6:30–8:30 pm, Zoom)
Jan 23–27
- Alice in Wonderland (6:30 pm, Theatre Puget Sound)
Jan 30
- Yearbook cover art design contest submission deadline
- Senior quotes and photos/art due
Feb 2
- Strike makeup day (school in session)
Feb 8
- Last day of first semester
Feb 9
- TCS open house (6 pm, TCS)
Feb 16
- CSCA board meeting (6:30–8:30 pm, Zoom)
Feb 17
- Seattle Promise application deadline
Feb 20–24
- Midwinter break (no school)
Mar 16
- CSCA board meeting (6:30–8:30 pm, Zoom)
Mar 20
- CSCA family meeting (TBA)
April 10-14
Apr 20
- CSCA board meeting (6:30–8:30 pm, Zoom)
April 26
May 18
- CSCA family meeting (TBA)
May 29
Jun 15
- CSCA board meeting (6:30–8:30 pm, Zoom)
June 19
Jun 28
- TCS graduation (2 pm, Memorial Stadium)
June 30
- Last day of school (1 hour early dismissal)
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Teen Health Center
TCS Students can get medical and mental health services at the Ballard Teen Health Center. To schedule, call or text clinic coordinator Say Tuitele at 206-390-3355. Or email at Sailau.Tuitele@swedish.org.
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New in This Week's Dragon's Fire:
- Are You a Baker?
- Alternate Schedule for this Week
- Call for Zines
- FAFSA/WAFSA Workshops
- New Items on the Bulletin Board
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Thanks to everyone who already signed up to bake cookies for the Jan 28 admissions fair at John Stanford and for our TCS open house on Feb 9! It's not too late to grab a spoon and join our volunteer bakers. Sign up using the button below. | |
Alternate Schedule for this Week | |
Call for Zines
Ms Neel needs zines made by Center students, families, and community members. Bring in paper copies to room 369 or email PDFs/links to nbneel@seattleschools.org. Zines on any and all topics are welcome, but especially looking for informative/educational and narrative-style zines. They will be used in a lesson and then added to the classroom library. Thank you for considering!
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Alice in Wonderland Starts Jan 23
TCS Theatre Department will present Alice in Wonderland Jan 23–27 at TPS theatre 4. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Pay what you can donations will be accepted at the door.
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Yearbook Info for Seniors
Senior quotes/photos are due Jan 30! There are no guidelines, so if students want to submit a piece of art as their photo, that will be allowed. Seniors' quotes are encouraged but not required. There are not any restrictions, but any swear words will be censored. If the yearbook committee feels that a senior quote is inappropriate, they will ask the student to change it.
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Prom Wish List
We're having a real prom again! Yes, it's sometime off in the spring, but we're excited. While you're doing your holiday shopping, please consider adding some extra items from out prom wish list to make our real live prom a special and beautiful event. Shop for prom using our Amazon wishlist!
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2022/23 Test Dates
- Feb 15: ASVAB (military entrance exam)
- May 2: AP Environmental Science
- May 8: AP Calculus AB
- May 9: AP English Language and Composition
- TBD: Smarter Balance (10th graders only), test date will be between Mar 3 and Jun 9
Look for more information as test dates approach.
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FAFSA/WAFSA Workshops
SPS senior students and their families are invited to a virtual workshop to learn how to complete the FAFSA/WASFA financial aid applications! These workshops are hosted by Seattle Promise Financial Aid and Outreach Specialists with language interpretation in real-time.
The FAFSA/WASFA is an important step for high school seniors to receive financial aid for college. Students who are eligible for the Seattle Promise scholarship are required to complete their FAFSA/WASFA applications by April 30.
Wed, Jan 18, 5:30-7:30 pm (Tigrinya and English)
Tue, Jan. 24, 5:30-7:30 pm (Spanish and English)
Thu, Jan 26, 5:30-7:30 pm (Vietnamese and English)
Tue, Jan 31, 5:30-7:30 pm (Somali and English)
Join any of the workshops on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/96864370447
Join the workshops by phone: 253-215-8782 or 206-337-9723. Enter meeting ID: 968 6437 0447.
Questions? Visit our website or email us at Promise@seattlecolleges.edu.
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Seattle Promise College Alternative
Seattle Promise deadlines are approaching. There are 3 steps to applying:
- Submit a Seattle Promise Application
- Apply to the Seattle College of your choice (North, Central, or South)
- Complete the FAFSA
Even if your are applying to a 4 year university, it is recommended to also apply for the Seattle Promise as a backup plan. For questions regarding Seattle Promise please contact May Saetern at may.saetern@seattlecolleges.edu or mnsaetern@seattleschools.org.
The deadline for Step 1 is Feb 17. To meet this deadline and become eligible for the scholarship program, you must complete both:
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Seattle Promise application (5-10 minutes), and
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Seattle Colleges application (15-20 minutes) for North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, or South Seattle College
Not sure which one to apply to yet? Seattle Colleges offers over 130 programs in 8 areas of study (learn more). Take a look to find out which program and college best fits your interests! If you’re still unsure, you can apply to all three and decide during spring, when we have our registration events.
Questions? Email TCS's Seattle Promise outreach specialist, May Saetern at may.saetern@seattlecolleges.edu or mnsaetern@seattleschools.org. Call or text at 206-661-5207.
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Winter Quarter Calendar for Seattle Colleges
Please note that SPS and Seattle Colleges dates for mid winter and spring breaks do not align.
Jan 17
- Winter quarter last day to add/register/withdraw
Jan 22
- Winter quarter last day to withdraw with 50% refund
Feb 6
- Spring quarter registration begins for returning students
Feb 9
Feb 13
- Spring quarter preregistration begins for new student
Feb 20
- President's Day (no classes)
Feb 24
- Winter quarter last day to withdraw with no refund
Mar 22
Apr 3
Apr 3
Apr 7
- Spring quarter last day to withdraw with 100% refund
Apr 14
- Spring quarter last day to add/register/withdraw
Apr 22
- Spring quarter last day to withdraw with 50% refund
May 11
May 26
- Spring quarter last day to withdraw
May 29
- Memorial Day (no classes)
Jun 16
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The Bulletin Board section publishes information about art, photography, film, theater, writing, and other programs and competitions outside of TCS that might be of benefit and interest to our students. If you know of an opportunity that our students might want to hear about, contact the Dragon's Fire at dfsubmitarticle1@gmail.com. | |
Centrum Explorations
Feb 26–Mar 3, Grades 7-9
Explorations empowers students to explore their distinct perspectives and experiences and share those gifts with the
world. Through this immersive, week-long residential youth program, students are introduced to the world of arts and ideas, creative risk-taking, and personal
development. This is a unique learning
environment that challenges the mind and body in equal measure.
More Info:
(360) 385-3102 x120
Centrum.org/explorations
Alyssa de Leon, Program Manager: adeleon@centrum.org
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Seattle/King County Clinic Call for Volunteers
Seattle/King County Clinic returns to Seattle Center for its eighth year on Apr 27-30 including free dental, vision, and medical care for those who have difficulty accessing or affording healthcare.
Led by Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle/King County Clinic brings together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, nonprofits, and private businesses to transform Seattle Center facilities into a healthcare operation. Licensed healthcare professionals and general support volunteers donate their time and expertise with a goal of helping 3,000 people in need during the four-day period.
Clinic organizers are seeking general support volunteers, healthcare professionals, social workers, health insurance navigators and interpreters to fill a range of volunteer functions and shifts. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Individuals may register at seattlecenter.org/volunteers.
Learn more about Seattle/King County Clinic at seattlecenter.org/skcclinic or by calling 206-684-7200.
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Teen In Public Service Internship Program
Applications for our 2023 Summer Internship Program are now open!
TIPS is seeking high school students between the ages of 15-19 with an interest in community engagement and public service to apply for our paid internship program. TIPS provides students with a paycheck and a platform to develop professional skills so they can learn how to act on issues facing our community. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a TIPS intern, you can apply here!
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Is Your Child On Track in Math?
IvyMath is providing all TCS families with a free online math tutoring session and an in-depth parent conference to discuss your child's strengths and weaknesses and how they compare to grade level. IvyMath will also create a custom learning plan that maps out the exact areas your child should be focusing on in math. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and understand what your child needs to feel confident and stay on track in math this year. The IvyMath tutoring session, parent conference, and learning plan are free for all TCS families. Popular times fill up, so please register quickly! Signup now at: IvyMath.com/Boost.
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WA Trails Association (Volunteer Opportunity)
Washington Trails Association's Youth Programs are opportunities for youth ages 10-18 to spend time outdoors building and maintaining hiking trails in a safe, teamwork-oriented environment. We also offer teachers and youth leaders Outdoor Leadership Training to get young people outdoors. Check out our program opportunities.
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The Mountaineers (Volunteer Opportunity)
Thinking about getting involved in Youth Programs? Fantastic! The Mountaineers run a variety of programs designed to foster a love of the outdoors. We are always looking for volunteers who are excited about sharing their skills and being mentors. Find out about types of programs, volunteer requirements, and current opportunities! Read more.
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Share Your Time and Talents with Treehouse (Volunteer Opportunity)
Volunteers are a critical part of how Treehouse supports youth in foster care. We welcome groups, individuals and families to join us.
Treehouse’s commitment to diversity and equity is central to our work with youth in foster care, and our volunteers are our partners in this work. Treehouse serves youth and caregivers of many races and ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and religious beliefs. We seek volunteers who reflect that diversity. We know that everyone is at a different place in their learning about dismantling racism and other forms of oppression, but our expectation is that Treehouse volunteers bring a personal commitment to continued learning and action on these fronts.
Want to join us? Please view our volunteer opportunities.
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Bonfire 2023
Ages 13–19 @ Seattle Rep (155 Mercer St)
Sat, Feb 11, 1–6 pm
Sun, Feb 12 1–6 pm
Performance: Sun, Feb 12 at 7:30 pm
Come join Penguin Productions and Seattle Rep for a weekend of workshopping youth-written plays! This FREE retreat unites teen writers with youth actors and adult support staff. Build community with other young artists, get new scripts on their feet, and/or perform, all with only a weekend's commitment! Writers can submit a draft of a short play or an excerpt from a full-length play in any stage of development. If you're interested in writing and/or performing, click here for more information!
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"How far would you go to protect what you believe?"
When Antigone makes a fateful decision about her body, her uncle makes an equally fateful decision to uphold the law of the land rather than protect her. This utterly contemporary script reimagines the classic Greek tragedy to explore the fallout to families when bodies and the body politic collide. With sly humor and primal power, Antigones invites everybody to connect with empathy across physical and moral distance.
The Young Core Company is an ensemble of diverse young people eager to develop craft, connect to others, and push beyond our goals as artists and humans.
YCC is your place to make amazing theatre in creative community!
Learn more and apply.
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