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What's HOT the week of November 29, 2021 | | |
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The Sandhills
by Linda Hogan
The language of cranes
we once were told
is the wind. The wind
is their method,
their current, the translated story
of life they write across the sky.
Millions of years
they have blown here
on ancestral longing,
their wings of wide arrival,
necks long, legs stretched out
above strands of earth
where they arrive
with the shine of water,
stories, interminable
language of exchanges
descended from the sky
and then they stand,
earth made only of crane
from bank to bank of the river
as far as you can see
the ancient story made new.
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Important Dates
Nov 29–Dec 3
Dec 17
- One hour early dismissal
- End of fall quarter for Running Start students
Dec 18–Jan 2
Jan 17
- CSCA board meeting (6:30–8:30 pm, Zoom)
Jan 20
- Martin Luther King Day (no school)
Jan 26
Jan 27
- Day between semesters (no school)
Feb 1
- Seattle Promise Scholarship application deadline
Feb 21–25
- Midwinter break (no school)
Apr 7
Apr 11–15
May 30
Jun 14
- TCS graduation (2 pm, Memorial Stadium)
Jun 18
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New In This Week's Dragon's Fire
- Holiday Assistance
- SAT & PSAT Scores
- Smart is Not Easy: What Research Says About Highly Capable Learners
- New Items on the Bulletin Board
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Holiday Assistance
If you are in need of assistance this holiday season, TCS has some gift cards that may be able to help your family. Please email Ms. Hayes at mrhayes1@seattleschools.org for more information on receiving a gift card.
Additionally, please click on the links below for more comprehensive resources during the holiday season:
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SAT & PSAT Scores
12th graders who took the School Day SAT should have received their scores on CollegeBoard, Nov 4. 10th & 11th graders who took the PSAT will receive their score on December 6 or 7, 2021 on College Board. If you have not already done so, be sure to create a CollegeBoard account now. For more information about the test score please visit the CollegeBoard website. Any questions, please reach out to Mr. Rho at ewrho@seattleschools.org.
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Girls and Non-Binary Student Virtual Pixar Field Trip
There are six spots for Center School girl and non-binary students for a virtual field trip to Pixar on Dec 2, 9:30–10:30 pm. Participating students will need permission from their 1st period teacher to excuse themselves to the balcony or commons with their laptop and headphones. The field trip is part of the IGNITE Worldwide program (Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Education/Experience). We only have six spots, as this is an event with students from California high schools. Last year, this was a favorite event, so we're happy we can do it again. RSVP to Ms Wyn at wypottingerlev@seattleschools.org to receive the Zoom link. Please include a note from 1st period teacher granting permission to attend.
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ASB Food Drive
ASB is organizing a winter food drive to support Byrd Barr Place in the Central District, a rad organization that provides food, shelter, warmth, and financial tools to Seattle residents in need. The food drive will run from Mon, Nov 29 through Fri, Dec 3.
This will also be a competition between grade levels! Whichever class brings in the most food donations will get a pizza party before we leave for Winter Break. Here is where students bring their donations:
- 9th grade donation box: Ms. Neel’s room (369)
- 10th grade donation box: Mr. Chipps’ room (355)
- 11th grade donation box: Ms. Carroll’s room (385)
- 12th grade donation box: Mr. Greenberg’s room (458)
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Updated Request for Art Supplies from Ms Janet
Hello TCS students & families! I wanted to send out a huge appreciation for all of the amazing donations we have received. Students working on assemblage sculptures have found many treasures to use in their artwork. Thank you so much for supporting the arts at TCS!
We are still welcoming donations of:
- Yarn and fabric/felt/lace
- Springs, beads, any small parts (no more bottlecaps, pleasewe have plenty!)
- Old keys and padlocks
- Rocks, small branches/sticks, shells, seedpods, other small items from nature
- Small old toys, game parts, figurines, toy cars, dice, playing cards, etc.
- Old watches, small clocks, jewelry
- Utensils, cookie cutters, other small kitchen items
- Old maps, ticket stubs, sheet music, doilies
- Old shoes (no more sneakers, though, please!)
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Smart is not Easy:
What Research Says About Highly Capable Learners
This presentation from the Washington State PTSA will cover the latest research and neuroscience about highly capable learners, informing the most pressing concerns students are facing at home well as in the classroom. We’ll discuss the social-emotional characteristics of HiCap learners, ranging from perfectionism and twice exceptionality to grit and executive function difficulties, as well as the recent neuroscience that is helping explain where these characteristics may be originating, giving us big insights on how best to support students. We’ll also touch on the most important considerations for equitable identification of highly capable students, and why universal screening is not just a good idea, but a social justice issue.
When: Dec 8, 7–9 pm
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/216595461857
Username: class2@wastatepta.org
Password: WSpta2021!
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This year's virtual Reflections celebration will be on Dec 12. You can register here if you'd like to participate. TCS has one entry in the visual arts category. We'll let you know how our entry places once judging has happened. | |
Please Donate to the 2021/22 CSCA Annual Fund
The Center School is a unique community with a small group of dedicated teachers and students from all over the school district. The Center School seeks to extend learning beyond the classroom and involve our students in the city and world beyond. To help support that effort, the CSCA seeks additional funds from families twice a year: the Annual Fund in the fall and the auction in the spring are the primary way the Center School Community Association raises money. You can donate now online via Paypal, where you have the option of choosing a one-time or monthly donation. You do not have to have a Paypal account to make a donation. Or look for the Annual Fund letter coming soon where you can contribute by check or credit card with the enclosed form. Thank you!
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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. | |
Become a 2022 tSB Prophet!
Shred mountains, learn new things, gain friends and make an impact on your community through The Service Board’s Core Program!
Each year, tSB brings together a group of high school students and adult mentors from a diverse range of academic, racial, cultural and economic backgrounds to engage in our six-month Core Program (CP).
As a tSB Prophet, some of the fun things you’ll get to do include:
- Learn how to snowboard at resorts across the Pacific Northwest
- Participate in fun interactive workshops around social justice education and personal development
- Volunteer in your community through service learning projects that’ll count toward High School graduation requirements
- Make dozens of new friends to last a lifetime
- Learn more about yourself and your community
- Make connections with caring adult and peer mentors
- And more!
Things to Know Before You Apply
- tSB meets Wednesdays & Saturdays from Jan–Jun
- On Wednesdays, we engage in active workshops centered on our youth-led, social and environmental justice, and personal development curriculum. Some of our recent workshop topics have included: self care, food justice, gender & sexuality, art & social justice, financial literacy, and more!
- On Saturdays, we go snowboarding at some of our local mountains or participate in service learning projects across the Puget Sound!
- Come ready to participate in service. By participating in tSB, youth can receive up to 80 volunteer hours.
- We provide the gear, snowboarding lessons and transportation to the mountain. There is a small fee to participate, but nobody will be turned away for inability to pay – scholarships are available. Over 90% of tSB youth participants are on full or partial scholarship.
Apply to be a 2022 tSB Prophet now!
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Generating a Generation of Change
One of the biggest questions the youth development sector has had to grapple with is how we can authentically support young people especially during these hard and trying times. For our third event in our Thriving Leaders series, we’ll hear from young people directly about what they believe they need in order to thrive. We’ll learn strategies to center youth decision-making and leadership in our programs and organizations, challenge adultism, and explore models for adults to share power with youth. We will also dive into several mental health practices and strategies that support both youth and adults. Adults and youth age 14 and older are strongly encouraged to attend.
This event will take place virtually on Zoom, and participants will be strongly encouraged to participate actively through the chat box and group discussions, when applicable.
DAY 1: Dec 7, 5–7:30 pm
DAY 2: Dec 14, 6–7:30 pm
Read more and register.
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Centering Youth Voice: The Youth Bill of Rights Project
The Youth Bill of Rights (YBOR) is officially happening! We are excited to kickstart this youth-led project and share how young people across King County can participate and directly support the well-being, health, and happiness of their peers and communities.
Ultimately, the YBOR project will identify the wants and needs of children and youth across King County to help guide leaders as they make decisions that affect the health, happiness, and hopes of young people in our region. The idea for this project was proposed by youth leaders in 2015. We’re now ready and excited to support their vision and bring it to life!
Through our survey, we will hear directly from youth what rights they think that they should individually and collectively have as a community. After multiple rounds of engagement with youth across King County, our YBOR youth leaders, and supporting partners will create a document called the Youth Bill of Rights. This bill will be presented to our local policy decision makers, the King County Council.
There are a couple ways that youth can participate over the next couple of months:
Learn more about the YBOR project.
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2022 More Music @ the Moore Auditions
Auditions are now open for STG’s 21st Annual More Music @ The Moore! Seattle Theatre Group (Paramount, Moore, Neptune) will be selecting the region’s most talented emerging artists, ages 14–21, for a performance at the Moore Theatre.
MM@M is seeking a great variety of style and genre including world, cultural, popular, classical and contemporary music. Bands, ensembles, and soloists are all encouraged to audition. Once selected, in person rehearsals are required, so being within 30 miles of downtown Seattle is advised.
Artists will receive:
- Payment
- Mentorship from music industry leaders
- Opportunities for collaboration
- Professional performance experience in a renowned venue with experienced crew
- Highlights on STG’s social and newsletter platforms reaching 60,000+ people
- Professional photo and video
- Meals provided at rehearsals and performances
- Possible future performance opportunities
Read more including how to submit your audition tape.
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2021 IndiGENart Contest
This art contest is open to Native/Pacific Islander youth in 8th–12th grade. You must be an enrolled member of a tribe or be able to prove that you are Native in some way.
The purpose of this contest is to help Native youth connect with their culture and learn to appreciate making Native art. The theme is “Embracing Indigeneity” The first 100 people who sign up and submit an art piece will receive a $15 gift card! There are 3 categories: 2D, 3D, and Warrior. You may only enter in one of these categories. We encourage you to do art forms that you are passionate about, especially traditional Native forms like storytelling. This contest is funded by small nonprofits. If you are in need of supplies, we would be happy to help out. Email anushkasaxena426@gmail.com for supplies.
Read more and sign up.
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