On Apr 30 join in celebration of our students who are at the Center of it All! Tickets are free for all. Just RSVP so we know you are coming. You can also order a picnic basket or goodies or donate items when you register.

Also, we are still looking for an auctioneer and for a few special live auction items, especially vacation rentals, which are always very popular.

Join Seattle Council PTSA for Community Engagements with SPS Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones

The Seattle Council PTSA is hosting a series of community engagements with Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones. Please join us to share your voice with our district leader about safe and welcoming environments. To register, please use the following links. ASL and closed captioning will be available at each listening session. Interpretation in each of the top 5 languages (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Cantonese, and Amharic) is available as well. All listening sessions are 5:30–7:30 pm via Zoom on the dates listed.

Apr 19: Native families
Apr 21: Multilingual families
Apr 25: Black families (interpretation in Oromo and Tigrinya available in addition to the languages listed above)
May 2: Students with IEPs/504s
May 5: Students
May 9: Special Education families
May 16: General public

School News

Running Start 2022/23

Running Start is a dual credit academic program for 11th and 12th grade high school students. Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition for Running Start courses, but they may need to pay college fees and buy their books, as well as provide their transportation. Students receive both high school and college credit for these classes and therefore, can accelerate their progress through completing specific credit requirements for high school graduation and course requirements for a technical certification or Associate’s Degree.

Interested TCS 10th/11th grade students recently attended a Running Start information session with Ms. Hayes. See the attached is the presentation and ask your students about the notes page provided during the presentation.

If your student is interested in Running Start for the 2022-2023 school year, please review the presentation and follow the steps on The Center School website (https://centerhs.seattleschools.org/resources/counseling/running-start/).

Student Loan Info Session

Seniors have received their award letters and are probably confused about the loans and questioning if they need to apply for one. TCS will be hosting a Virtual Student Loan Info Session on Wed, Apr 20, 6-7 pm. Our Financial Aid Counselor, Emily Huff, at Seattle Pacific University, will be providing you with information and answering questions.

Please register here. Juniors & Junior Parents are welcome to join the session!

Help Fill Ms Neel's Snack Box

Ms. Neel’s classroom snack box is empty! Help keep it stocked with nutritious foods for TCS students! Here is a link to the classroom wish list with requested snack boxes: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CYLEVQUUOZ0O?ref_=wl_share. Or non-amazon donations can be delivered directly to Ms. Neel in room 369. Please make sure they’re pre-packaged, single-serving, and healthy goodies. The snack box is located under Ms. Neel’s desk in room 369 and is open to all hungry students. No one should be learning on an empty belly.

Internships & Programs for Teens

Please see the list of paid and other opportunities that Mr Rho has curated for teens needing work experience, community service hours, and fun.

Bulletin Board

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.

Penguin Productions is Hiring! (PAID)

Communications Manager/Digital Storyteller

Jun 15 –Sep 15, $300/month

Students and emerging professionals ages 17–25 especially encouraged to apply

Lots of possibility to continue with Penguin into the fall if desired. See here for complete job description. For more information, contact

shana@penguinproductionsseattle.org.

Seeking High School Storytellers for a Project with Sound Transit!

Together with Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods, the Forum has created an opportunity for high school students to build their filmmaking skills while contributing to the design process for several new light rail stations. Students are invited to tell their own stories and come up with creative ways to apply them to making the stations welcoming places for all travelers. Please help us spread the word: Participation is free and begins Apr 28! Learn more and apply.

Community Storytelling Project

In person Thursdays, Apr 28–May 19, 4–6:30 pm

Free registration!

What makes you feel welcome? NWFF is working with Seattle’s Department of Neighborhoods to help you share your story and build filmmaking skills at the same time. Right now, the City and Sound Transit are planning for a new light rail to go from West Seattle through Downtown to Ballard. It will be the biggest construction project to ever go through Seattle. Learn more.

Reel Queer Youth Summer Camp

Aug. 1–5 from 11am – 2pm PT

Reel Queer Youth (RQY) is a video production and media literacy program for LGBTQ+ youth and allies grades 9–12.

During this week-long camp, participants will create a film using available media and tools, under the guidance of Reel Queer Youth facilitators and special film industry guests. We'll learn about different forms of filmmaking (narrative, documentary, experimental), and how story and identity can be shared through each. We’ll also cover planning a production, recording video and sound, and editing to create dynamic films.

Learn more and register.

Seattle Arts & Lectures Youth Poet Laureate Program

Win a chance to represent Seattle as the 2022/23 Seattle Youth Poet Laureate and join the 2022 YPL cohort. Perform, tour the city, and wina book deal to puclish your first book. Submissions accepted through Apr 25. Download the application.

The Annual 14/48: High School Festival

This entirely youth run 48-hour theatre festival puts up 14 world-premiere plays written, directed, acted, designed, music directed, and produced by high schoolers. Sign up for any role, no experience necessary! Click here for more info and how to apply.

Summer Camp Counselors Wanted (PAID)

Looking for a fun summer job working with kids and doing all sorts of amazing activities like boating, archery, swimming and dance? Stroum Jewish Community Center’s Summer JCamp on Mercer Island is looking for staff of any age above 16 to work as counselors, specialists, and coordinators (leadership). See the flyer for more information. See the online application. Hiring is open now and applications will be accepted through May.

Foundry10's 2022 Virtual Summer Internship

Application now open! High school students ages 14-19 in WA state are invited to apply. Students will work 10 paid weeks in the summer (Jun 16–Aug 18) with a mentor on a project of their own design. Learn more and apply here.

Summer 2022 M-TAC

The Summer 2022 M-TAC (Mentorship Program for Teen Artists of Color) will include three cohorts:

Visual art (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
Writing (poetry, creative nonfiction, etc.)
Performing arts (musical theater, acting, etc.)

Teens in each group will be paired with a professional mentor of color to create or workshop a piece specifically for the program showcase. All meetings are conducted virtually, via Zoom. Teens receive a per-meeting stipend for their participation. Teens in the M-TAC program will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops during the school year, as well as present their finished work during the TeenTix Teen Arts and Opportunities Fair in June of 2023.

Applications are open now and close at 11:59 pm on Apr 30, 2022. Applicants must be ages 13-19 and a current TeenTix member to participate. (Not a TeenTix member yet? Don't worry. Sign up for free right here!)

If you need assistance filling out this application, please contact Anya Shukla at colorizationcollective@gmail.com.

UW Summer Nurse Camp

Every year we offer local high school students the opportunity to participate in our free Nurse Camp at Seattle Children’s. The goal of the program is to provide high school students with a background that is historically underrepresented in nursing an opportunity to engage in learning activities at Seattle Children’s that introduce them to nursing career pathways.

During this five-day camp, students will gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing by participating in clinical observation sessions. In these sessions, students will shadow nurses in a clinical environment and observe as they provide patient care and interact with patients and families. (Students will not provide patient care.)

Students will also work through interactive hands-on skills labs to learn and practice various nursing skills on models. In addition, students will have the opportunity to engage with an educational panel to ask questions and discuss nursing as a career path.

Rain City Rock Camp Youth Programs

We're back in person! Using music education and positive aspects of rock music culture to provide a safe and welcoming space for campers to learn more about themselves, the creative process and their potential to be heard. Rolling applications close May 13!

Jobs for Clean Water: Online Career Events

Interested in jobs that protect human health and the environment? King County Wastewater Treatment Division is hosting two online career events to introduce teens to the variety of careers available that help keep our water clean. Professionals will be leading short sessions to share details about their job, their career story, and advice for getting hired. The sessions will be interactive and include time for youth to ask questions.

Wed, Apr 27, 4–6:30 pm

Sat, May 7: 10 am–12:30 pm

UW Youth & Teen Programs

Registration is now open for the summer for a variety of in-person and online enrichment courses for youth entering 4th through 12th grade. The first set of courses begin Jun 27.

Visit our website to see our summer offerings and register. Don't delay! Summer courses fill fast!

Teen Nights at the Rep

On select Fridays throughout our 2021/22 season, teens are invited to see our shows for $5 with a free pre-show reception, fun activities, and a chance to hang out with other teens in a youth-only space! Upcoming shows Apr 29 and Jun 3. More information and tickets.

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