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Cento Between the Ending and the End
by Cameron Awkward-Rich
Sometimes you don’t die
when you’re supposed to
& now I have a choice
repair a world or build
a new one inside my body
a white door opens
into a place queerly brimming
gold light so velvet-gold
it is like the world
hasn’t happened
when I call out
all my friends are there
everyone we love
is still alive gathered
at the lakeside
like constellations
my honeyed kin
honeyed light
beneath the sky
a garden blue stalks
white buds the moon’s
marble glow the fire
distant & flickering
the body whole bright-
winged brimming
with the hours
of the day beautiful
nameless planet. Oh
friends, my friends—
bloom how you must, wild
until we are free
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Important Dates
June 13
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Musical theater class presents Chicago (7 pm, Zoom)
Jun 15
- Graduation (2 pm, Memorial Stadium)
Jun 18
- Last day of school (1 hour early dismissal)
- Supplies drop off & ice-cream social (parking lot)
Sep 1
- First day of school (in person)
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Graduating or Moving On?
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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
- Last Week of School Schedule
- Congratulations Class of 2021
- Thank You Outgoing and Incoming Board Members
- Writers in the Schools (WITS) Celebrates Student Writers
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It's Not Too Late to Watch Chicago
- Bulletin Board (Check out lots of service learning & leadership opportunities, summer art & theater opportunities, and more!)
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Congratulations Class of 2021
It's been a long, tough year and a half. And yet. Our graduating class of 2021 will be walking this Tue, Jun 15 at memorial stadium. Every single one of them. 100% of this class made it to the finish line. Huge thanks to Dr. Casey and Ms. Hayes and all the staff at TCS for the personalized support that helped every member of this senior class make it to graduation. And huge kudos to each one of these graduates for digging deep and getting themselves there. Hats off to you all!
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Thank You Outgoing and Incoming CSCA Board Members
A huge thank you to Malinda, Angie, Rosina, Frank, and Molly for their dedicated service to the CSCA and TCS over the years. We are grateful and you will be sorely missed!
Thank you also to those of you who have stepped up to fill those roles and expand our committee positions so we can better support our community. We're looking forward to a productive year in 2021/22. We will announce our 2021/22 board members and committee chairs in the fall.
If you are interested in becoming involved with the CSCA community, look for more information from the CSCA in the fall. The entire CSCA community is always welcome at parent/guardian and board meetings.
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Writers in the Schools Celebrates (WITS) TCS Student Writer
Join Seattle Arts and Lectures' WITS program in celebrating student writers including TCS student Delilah Ivanek. Watch Delilah in conversation with WITS writer Corinne Manning and see her contribution below. We hope you’ll spend some time exploring the digital gallery. Feel free to download, and share with friends and family. WITS is committed to continuing to find innovative ways to celebrate student writing and to elevate student voice into the world, in whatever format circumstances demand. The need for youth voice, and writing that places a high emphasis on students’ social emotional well-being, identity, and shared humanity could not be higher in this moment.
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It's Not Too Late to See Chicago
If you missed opening night, you can still watch the recording of TCS's musical theater class performing Chicago. Watch now and share with friends and family! The show is free to watch at your leisure, but donations to support our theater program are much appreciated. Donate here.
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Thank You from Mr. Alex to the CSCA
I want to take a moment to publicly shout out my deep appreciation for TCS parents and their generous support of the visual arts program these past four years. I would not have been able to fund the breadth of media and art experiences that have been so important to visual arts program without your support. Pictured in this post is just a fraction of the supplies CSCA has funded. Thank you so much!
Peace,
Mr. Alex
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Orca Cards: Last Call
New cards: If you didn’t pick up your card during the school year and are now requesting a card for the first time, the hard deadline is noon, Jun 14, no exceptions. After Jun 14, students who did not pick up a card during the school year will not be able to request one as cards are not for summer use only. Please call (206-252-9850) ahead of time to request your card and arrange a pickup time.
Replacement cards: If you need to request a replacement card during the school year, please email TransOrca@seattleschools.org and include the following information:
- Student's name
- Student's Seattle Public Schools ID#
- A reason for the replacement: lost/stolen/damaged
Replacement fees apply ($5.50 for the first replacement card and $25.00 for any subsequent replacements). Transportation will confirm the fee owed when requesting replacements. The replacement fee owed will need to be paid via School Pay by a parent/guardian only. Students are not allowed to make payments. Please request your replacement card no later than Jun 14 for a Jun 15 delivery. If you have any problems with ordering your Orca Card, contact Kathy Webb at kawebb@seattleschools.org.
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Seattle Skills Center Classes
The Seattle Skills Center will be offering remote and in-person career-connected classes this summer for incoming 9th–12th grade SPS students. We’ll have our usual range of course offerings, like construction, careers in education, maritime, medical careers, and much more. In-person classroom and remote courses will be offered weekdays 11 am–3:15, Jul 6–July 30. (Other courses, such as “Sailing the Salish Sea” aboard the schooner Adventuress, and at the Center for Wooden Boats will be offered at the end of Jun and beginning of Aug.) Classes are free and snacks will be provided. Students can earn .5 high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) credit for all summer classes. Classes are free and snacks will be provided. Learn more about classes and apply.
Additionally, the CTE Department and the Skills Center will offer several internships and work-based learning opportunities in Jul and Aug. Learn more about internships and apply.
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Summer School
Summer school will be available to students currently in grades 9–12 who need credit for language arts, math, or social studies classes they did not previously pass. Preference will be given to grades 11 and 12. Students may enroll in up to two classes and earn up to one credit toward graduation. Students can recover up to 1.0 credits (two .5 credits) this summer from the courses found on the course description document. To ensure that students are placed in the correct class, they must register through their counselor. Students will be assigned an SPS teacher who will provide live instruction and 1:1 conferring sessions over the course of the summer. Student grades will be uploaded to their historical grades before the start of the 2021–22 school year.
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Who: Any SPS high school student who needs to recover credit in language arts, math, or social studies.
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What: View the Credit Retrieval course description document.
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When: Jul 6–Jul 30, 2021
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Where: Online through the APEX Learning platform. The High School Credit Retrieval Program will be virtual for Summer 2021. Your schedule will be determined by the number of courses taken and the course content. Apex Learning is a self-paced learning platform where students complete learning modules for course mastery.
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How: Contact Ms. Hayes at mrhayes1@seattleschools.org.
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Cost: Free
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MOHAI Youth Advisors
MYA is a powerful way to help guide the museum in what teens want and need. Youth advisors make the museum more welcoming for their peers by finding fun and creative ways to connect teens with MOHAI, and providing input on the development of museum programming and exhibits. MYA is teen-driven; youth advisors work together to choose and build their own projects and activities. MYA also interact with MOHAI staff to learn more about the behind-the-scenes work of a museum and dive deeper into local history. This team of twelve high school students meet regularly from September-June and are offered a monthly stipend. Apply now for the 2021–22 school year.
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Looking for Service Learning Opportunities?
It's been a tough year to get service learning hours! Parent Map has published a robust list of service learning opportunities for kids. Check out the list.
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Summer at Cornish
Summer at Cornish offers a wide variety of creative intensives for high school age students. Dive into art and design, dance, film, music, theater, and more. Every summer, hundreds of students gather on our vibrant downtown Seattle campus to attend a variety of classes taught by some of the region’s best-known practicing artists and esteemed Cornish faculty. See classes and register.
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Pratt Summer Teen Programs
Pratt offers a supportive environment allowing students to express themselves creatively while learning from professional artists! Week long hands-on art programs featuring small class sizes enable students to explore and expand their skills. For Summer 2021 we are offering online classes and hybrid online/in-person experiences where students meet online to organize ideas, concepts and techniques. Later in the week we will meet at a designated park for continued art making (all park meetings will follow COVID-19 protocols). Most classes have opportunities for students to exhibit their work in local galleries and museums, and for the first time we are introducing Online Portfolio Development classes and collaborations with the National Nordic Museum and Seattle Art Museum that include live virtual tours. Tuition assistance available. Read more and register.
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Gage Academy of Art Summer Teen Programs
Gage Academy of Art strives to ensure that teens have a fun, safe, and creative learning environment to help them make the most of their summer. With our roster of top-notch youth instructors, we offer both in-person and online camps to fit your family’s needs. From traditional painting and drawing to digital storytelling and character creation, your child will have the opportunity to thrive in a Gage summer camp! Read more and register. Full and partial scholarships available.
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Gage Academy Free Teen Art Studios
Teen Art Studios (TAS), is a free, year-round, youth arts program for youth 13–18. TAS offers 100% free weekly Fri evening drop-in sessions for teens. Professional teaching artists facilitate each session and introduce a new subject and medium—from drawing, sculpting, painting and printmaking, to visual storytelling, cartooning, and digital animation. Read more.
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Northwest Film Forum: Reel Queer Youth Film Camp
Make a film and meet other young LGBTQ+ and ally filmmakers this summer! Reel Queer Youth (RQY) is a video production and media literacy program for high school aged LGBTQ+ youth and allies. High school aged means those entering high school this fall, up to those graduating this spring, prior to camp. Participants will explore the many facets of filmmaking and will make a film using whatever media they have available. The program will include Zoom meetings and instruction in a safe, open, and fun environment with professional instructors and teaching artists. Read more about the camp and how to register (by application). Sliding scale fee.
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Northwest Film Forum Youth Internships
Are you a high-school student with a passion for visual storytelling? Contact Elizabeth Shepherd, Director of Youth Programs, at liz@nwfilmforum.org to find out how you can get involved in Children’s Film Festival Seattle or serve as a youth mentor for Northwest Film Forum’s workshops and summer camps.
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Photographic Center Northwest Summer Teen Workshops
PCN offers a variety of in person and virtual classes in traditional and digital photography. See classes and register.
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Penguin Productions Summer Theatre Opportunities
Penguin Productions unites youth leadership and adult mentorship to co-create theater and cultivate a healthy, equitable, thriving future through: Empowering confident, thoughtful youth leaders; making invigorating, inspiring, joyful theater; creating diverse, inclusive spaces where everyone belongs; nurturing artistic discovery and growth; and providing cost-free programming.
2021 summer theatre opportunities include The Tempest, Summer Improv, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Read more and register.
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Seattle Children's Theater Summer Programs
Whether you’ve been taking classes with SCT from childhood or newly exploring your drama interests, SCT is the place to launch your creative career. Learn firsthand from industry professionals and become the artist of your dreams. Offering camps and classes throughout the school year, over breaks, and over the summer, take your pick of what creative skills you want to grow with the help of Seattle’s top tier artists. View classes for teens. Financial assistance available.
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Hugo House Scribes Summer Writing Camps
In Scribes Summer Camps, students participate in week-long, all-day camps in which they can focus on, dig deep into, and nurture their inner writer. Students work alongside instructors who are published writers and educators themselves, as well as guest teaching artists (members of the local writing community who offer additional expertise and perspective to help students improve their writing)! To find out if a specific camp will be hosted online or in-person, be sure to read the camp’s ‘location’. Camp age distinctions are for students who are entering those grades in Fall 2021. Check out our Scribes FAQ page to help answer any further questions you may have about Scribes Summer Camps! Camps for teens this summer include screenwriting, creative writing, poetry, and spoken word, and collaborations with the Northwest African American Museum
Screenwriting Scribes and Northwest Film Forum.
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Virtual Teen Arts & Opportunities Fair
On Jun 19, starting at 6 pm, join us for the 2021 Virtual Teen Arts and Opportunities Fair! This arts fair, created by teens, for teens, is centered around professional development and youth artwork. The fair will connect youth to potential internships and opportunities, allow them to learn more about working in the arts industry, and showcase the vibrant Washington teen arts community. The event will culminate in a performance featuring some of Washington’s up-and-coming youth artists. The event will be YouTube live-streamed. Register.
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OneWorld Now World Languages & Leadership Program
OneWorld Now is offering Level 1A and Level 1B Arabic, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese as part of their Summer World Languages & Leadership Program via Zoom. Students can earn 0.5 World Language credits for each session. If they complete 6 weeks (Level 1A and Level 1B), they will get 1.0 credit, which is a year's worth of language study. Cost is $25 per session. Registration deadline is Jun 6. Classes are filling on a first-come, first-served basis and may fill quickly. Seattle Public Schools & Highline Public Schools students will be admitted first off any waitlist. Get more information and register on the OneWorld website. Read the flyer.
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