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October 7th, 2026

Next CSCA Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 15th 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Please join us virtually for our next CSCA meeting, Thursday, October 15th from 6:30 - 7:30 PM on Zoom!

Topics: Budget, Auction and Fundraising Needs, and More!

Join Zoom Meeting Here

Meeting ID: 897 9880 3849

Passcode: 358148

We are going back to Zoom this time instead of Teams!

Art Supply Wish List

Mx. Janet would like to share an Art Supply Wish List with you all! With a few simple clicks, you can support our wonderful art program!

Check out this message from MOPOP about a great opportunity - The MOPOP Residency!

Greetings from the Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP)!

We’re excited to share a new opportunity for your students and local community: The MOPOP Residency, launching October 2026!

This free after-school creative playground for young storytellers will explore a rotating lineup of music, film, fashion, and gaming. The Residency invites students to drop in for a day or commit to the full run, generously supported by Allen Family Philanthropies.

This fall, MOPOP is working with Seattle Children's Theatre, giving aspiring performers the chance to build confidence, stretch their creativity, and discover what happens when imagination takes center stage. From improv and storytelling to writing and genre-bending, students will learn alongside industry professionals in a welcoming, collaborative environment.

Residency highlights:

• Free for all participants
• ASL Interpreters at every session
• Drop-in format: Join any single session or attend an entire residency
• No prior experience required! Open to all skill levels
• Open to ages 7-17, with students welcome on their own or with an adult
• Limited to 20 participants per session (RSVP recommended but not required)

This program was designed to make high-quality creative learning accessible to all young people in our community. By offering free after-school workshops rooted in diverse pop culture experiences, the MOPOP Residency welcomes local children to explore, create, and participate.

Register Today! www.mopop.org/education/mopop-residency



If you have any questions or would like more information to share with families, we’re here to help! Please email residency@mopop.org for assistance.

Script Competition!

Here are two more opportunities for Center Students! Enter a script-writing contest and/or join a student advisory board! See the flyer below!

Please Complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Form (CNEEB) ASAP!

Even with Free Breakfast and Lunch for Every SPS Student, all SPS families are encouraged to complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) form.

Why?

• It may qualify students for meal benefits and reduced fees.
• It helps schools receive funding based on student need.
• Complete information helps SPS plan and allocate resources effectively.

Don't think you'll qualify? No problem. The form now includes an option to "Decline Benefits.” Submitting that response still helps us maintain complete and accurate information.



The best data is data that is complete.

Please take a few minutes to complete the form today. CNEEB

Support The Center School and Join the CSCA

Your voice is needed – sign up today!

The CSCA is a community of parents, family, and supporters of the Center School. CSCA advocates for all aspects of the school and builds our community of families. We raise funds and assist with: arts Integration (visiting artists, programming, software & supplies), theater program annual grant, teacher mini-grants, student-led events, teacher appreciation, community events and much more. We need your help, involvement and support! Please consider signing up today!

*You may have to sign up for Givebacks here first!*

Click here to join as a family - $25

Click here to join as a parent or guardian - $15

Our CSCA Meetings are typically the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm with the next one on September 17th. Contact us for a link to join the meeting.

It's important to get involved now to support some pretty great TCS traditions, including this newsletter!

Join our FB Group

One easy way to stay in touch is through our Facebook Group. Connect with other families and stay on top of what's happening:

Center School Parents Group

2026 - 2027 CSCA Board Members

Sarah Gasamis - President - sarah.gasamis@highlineschools.org

Cindy Wantanabe - Vice President - c.mezs@comcast.net

Rebekah Denn - Secretary - rebekahdenn@gmail.com

Isaiah Cooper - Treasurer - isaiahcooper@gmail.com

Sarah Gasamis - Email & Webmaster - sarah.gasamis@highlineschools.org

Heidi McKibbin-Cooper - Volunteer Coordinator - heidimckibbin@gmail.com

OPEN - BLT Liaison

OPEN - Fundraiser/Auction Chair

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