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What's HOT the week of January 3, 2023 | |
Important Dates
Jan 16
Jan 19
- CSCA board meeting (6:30–8:30 pm, Zoom)
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 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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The CSCA Spring Auction Is in the Works!
This is going to be our first in-person auction since 2019, and we need your help!
We are hard at work planning a fantastic event for this spring. Most immediately we need more committee members and venue options.
We also need auction items:
- Vacations & Travel
- Boat excursions
- Services (lessons, massage, design, baking)
- Gift cards for restaurants, coffee, massage, hair care
- Tickets for sports, theater, museums, etc.
- Gift basket items (family fun, rainy day, crafting, health and beauty)
- Experiences of all kinds!
If you can help out with any of the above needs please reach out to auction committee chair, Cristin Miller, at cristinmiller@me.com or CSCA president, Erika Borges, at erikaborges@me.com.
Save the date info is coming soon! But if you can help out with any of the above needs now, please let us know.
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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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Clubs at The Center School
What’s a great way to meet new people at school? Attend a club! The Center School has thirteen active clubs to choose from. Clubs are not only a great way to connect, but they are also a great way to explore interests and learn new things! There's something for just about everyone. Check out our list of clubs.
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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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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 3
Jan 9
- Winter quarter last day to withdraw with 100% refund
Jan 16
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 pregistration 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. | |
Video Production Lab Hands-On Learning from The Vera Project
Video Production Lab is a free, multi-month career training program for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and underrepresented youth ages 15-24 to gain skills, mentors, workforce experience, and paid employment in visual media industries such as film, journalism, and broadcasting. Formerly known as Digital Production Lab Northwest, Video Production Lab is a (30+ hours) series of workshops, hands-on production experience and creative project-making for 10-12 passionate young people interested in making short films, music videos, producing livestreams, capturing events, and other forms of video production work. Gain knowledge and skills directly from industry experts, meet and collaborate with passionate peer artists and engineers, and receive a stipend for creating a final project, to be premiered at a community showcase in June. No experience required to participate!
Learn more and apply by Jan 8.
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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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Musical Theater in the Hands of Tomorrow's Leaders
The Rising Star Project uses the resources and professional knowledge that exist at The 5th Avenue Theatre to help every young person achieve a fulfilling career, a stronger sense of self, and confidence in their ability to inspire positive change in the world. Since 2011, this tuition-free program has opened the doors of The 5th Avenue Theatre to teenagers throughout Washington State. This season, we are excited to bring students back to the main stage.
Performing Mar 16, 17, and 18
Winter of 2023 will bring the Rising Star Project back to The 5th Avenue stage performing this iconic and beloved musical. Students teams will be involved in various aspects of the performance, technical, and administrative of this production, working alongside industry professionals in this unique mentorship experience.
Eligibility
This program is available to all Washington State students ages 14-19. Eligible participants are within this age range for the majority of the project timeline. Rehearsals will take place most often at The 5th Avenue Theatre in the evening (approximately 4-9) and on Saturdays (approximately 10-6). Performances will occur on the stage at The 5th.
Tuition
The 5th Avenue Theatre’s Rising Star Project is a tuition-free program. Please note that participants are responsible for expenses associated with day-to-day transportation and meals.
Apply online.
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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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Kennedy Center VSA Playwright Discovery Program 2023
Young writers with disabilities enrolled in high school (generally, ages 14-19) are invited to submit a ten-minute script for the opportunity to participate in a playwrights program. The script should have at least two characters, incorporate an engaging plot, and move the audience through an emotional or entertaining experience all within ten minutes (this is usually eight to nine pages in 12pt. Arial font).
Winners will receive a financial award ($1,000 USD) and work with industry professionals to further develop their script, receive coaching/mentorship, and participate in networking opportunities.
Disability is a broad umbrella that covers a variety of lived experiences. Eligible student writers may have visible, physical, and/or sensory conditions, as well as less visible conditions like anxiety, ADHD, depression, chronic illness/pain, PTSD, OCD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, neurodivergence, and more.
Please review full eligibility requirements and application details on our website.
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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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