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What's HOT the week of September 26, 2022 | | |
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Fall
by Ed Ochester
Crows, crows, crows, crows
then the slow flapaway over the hill
and the dead oak is naked
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Important Dates
Sep 27
- CSCA board meeting (Zoom)
Sep 28
- Picture Day
- Financial aid information meeting (7 pm, Zoom)
Sep 29
- CSCA general meeting & dinner (school & Zoom)
Oct 12
Oct 14
- State in service day (no school)
Oct 20
- CSCA board meeting (Zoom)
Nov 11
- Veteran's Day (no school)
Nov 14
- CSCA general meeting (TBD)
Nov 17
- CSCA board meeting (Zoom)
Nov 24–25
- Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day (no school)
Dec 12
Dec 15
- CSCA board meeting (Zoom)
Dec 16
Dec 19–30
Jan 2
- New Year's Day observed (no school)
Jan 16
Jan 19
- CSCA board meeting (Zoom(
Feb 1
- Last day of first semester
Feb 2
- Day between semesters (no school)
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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:
- First CSCA Meetings this Week
- Thank You New CSCA Members
- It's Not Too Late to Join the CSCA
- Why Rejoin the CSCA
- Help Fill Ms Neel's Snack Box
- School Day PSAT & SAT
- Skills Center in the 2022/23 School Year
- School-Day PSAT & SAT Is for Running Start Students Too
- Picture Day
- Fall Quarter Starts Today
- New Items on the Bulletin Board
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First CSCA Meetings this Week
Watch your inbox for invitations to our first CSCA board meeting (all are welcome via Zoom) on Tue and our first in-person parents and guardians meeting on Thu. We'll send invitations with all the details ahead of each meeting, but mark your calendar now. CSCA meetings are the best way to connect with other parents and with staff and to learn what's happening at school.
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Thank You New CSCA Members!
Thank you so much to our new and renewing members. Your support is more important now than ever. If you expressed interest in volunteering, we'll be in touch shortly. And an additional thank you for giving your time.
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It's Not Too Late to Join
The last two years have taken a toll on our sense of community and overall involvement in the school. There's no doubt that high school is a time to step back from your kid(s) and let them start to fly on their own. But your involvement behind the scenes is as important as ever. We need families to show their support for small, choice schools by joining the CSCA. If you can also give your time, we'd love that too. Please take a moment to join now! If you would like help with dues, please contact member chair, Monica Payson.
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Why Rejoin the CSCA?
If you joined the CSCA in previous years, please take a moment to rejoin. Our membership list does not roll over from one year to the next, and we won't know that you're still interested unless you log in and rejoin. Your membership helps us support our students and teachers and keep our unique school thriving. You can rejoin in minutes using our online system, MemberPlanet.
The system will prompt you to pay dues again. If you can pay again, your dues go to support our parent organizations that represent us at the city and state levels. But we also understand that dues can be stretch. Please contact member chair, Monica Payson, if you would like help with dues. We value your participation!
If you'd prefer to mail a check, download the membership form and mail to the address on the form.
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Help Fill Ms Neel's Snack Box
Ms. Neel’s classroom snack box is almost empty! Help keep it stocked with nutritious foods for TCS students! Shop via the Amazon classroom wish list with requested snack boxes. Or deliver non Amazon donations 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. Thank you!
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School Day PSAT & SAT
The school-day PSAT and SAT are coming up on Wed, Oct 12. The test will start at TCS at 9 am. Students will need to arrive at school and be in the at the commons 30 minutes prior to testing for preparation. We're still working on logistics for specific rooms because we don't know how many students will be testing. We will post final details when they are available.
If your junior or senior student has not already filled out the testing survey, please have them do so now. Survey results help us plan appropriately so that all students who want to test can do so.
Questions about testing? Contact Mr Rho at ewrho@seattleschools.org.
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Skills Center in the 2022-23 School Year
We have classes in a wide range of career pathways at several locations around the city. Any high school student may take school year Skills Center courses, however these courses tend to fit more easily into the schedules of 11th and 12th grade students.
- Classes run 2.5 hours, Monday through Friday (early dismissal on Wednesday).
- Students earn three high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) credits.
- Some courses offer chances to earn math, science, fine arts, or English high school credit, dual college credit, and industry certifications.
- Some courses may lead to opportunities for internships, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships.
- Students may take a Skills Center course at any location, regardless of the high school they attend.
- Transportation is provided to and from Skills Center courses from a student’s home school during the school year.
Sign up online and talk to your school counselor to make sure the class fits your schedule.
Please let us know if you have questions about Skills Center classes. Email skillscenterinfo@seattleschools.org with questions, and follow us on Twitter @SPSSkillsCenter for updates and photos.
Check out our application.
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College & Finanacial Aid Information Meeting for Families
It's never too early to start thinking about college. Ninth and tenth grade families can get a head start on their post high school planning. Eleventh and twelfth grade families, every minute between now and graduation counts. And TCS is here to help your student with this exciting process.
Join us Wed, Sep 28 at 7 pm via Zoom for an information session about college and financial aid planning. Renowned local college choice authority Teri Thompson, test prep expert Greg Smith, and local college aid consultant and radio host Albert Israel CFP, will be the speakers at this free virtual informational workshop addressing college financial aid, how that aid is assigned to individual families, how that aid can sometimes be increased, what role test prep plays in these times, and how to pick the right college for your student to hopefully avoid the fifth year.
The workshop is designed for parents of college bound high school students. All speakers are Seattle based, and there is no cost or obligation to those who attend. Advance registration is appreciated.
RSVP here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkcOuorTkqE9CscMi5zroUrz1xMvAfE15A
Thank you Mr Rho for putting together this event.
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School Day PSAT & SAT is for Running Start Students Too
The school-day PSAT and SAT are coming up on Wed, Oct 12. The test will start at TCS at 9 am. Students will need to arrive at school and be in the commons 30 minutes prior to testing for preparation. We're still working on logistics for specific rooms because we don't know how many students will be testing. We will post final details when they are available.
Running Start students, please fill out the testing survey to signal your intention to participate. Survey results help us plan appropriately so that all students who want to test can do so.
Read more at the PSAT and SAT from SPS.
Questions about testing? Contact Mr Rho at ewrho@seattleschools.org.
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Picture Day
Running Start students who wish to have their picture taken at school should plan to go to school on Wed, Sep 28. Please contact the office for information about when and where.
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Fall Quarter Begins Today
Fall quarter starts today for all Seattle colleges. Be sure to check classes early and often to stay on top of college work.
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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. | |
Gain Job Skills at Your Library (PAID
The Student Assistant Program provides jobs for high school students to gain work experience in a public library. Student Assistant positions are available at the Central Library and branches throughout Seattle. To be eligible for the Student Assistant Program, you must be at least 16 years old as of Nov 1, 2022, and currently enrolled in high school. Student Assistants work at the Library 12–15 hours per week. Their positions are temporary and can be held for up to two years (if they are enrolled in school). High school students must be available to work for at least four months. If you would like to learn more about the Student Assistant Program, watch the Hacks for Getting a Student Job at the Library video on our YouTube page. Applications for the Student Assistant Program are currently being accepted until 11:59 p.m. on October 5, 2022. Click here for information about the program and how to apply.
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JazzED Mentors in Training
As Mentors in Training, high school students are invited to start earning service-learning hours as a mentor for beginning students in our Foundations program (grades 4-8). As a part of this program, you will learn music teaching techniques directly from our expert JazzED educators, get support in creating your own lesson plans, and continue to build your leadership skills as a professional musician. Participation in this class will include a weekly team meeting (Wed 6–7:30 pm via Zoom) in addition to supporting students in either virtual online sectional and/or in-person ensemble-style learning spaces 1-2 days/week.
Please note, because our instrument sectionals take place Mon, Tue, and Thu, your weekly schedule will be dependent on the instrument you play. In addition, participation in the weekly team meetings will only be required during the fall quarter (Oct–Dec) and count towards your total service hours. After completing the fall course, you will be a full-time mentor able to earn service-learning hours with Seattle JazzED using a schedule that works for you!
Class begins Wed, Oct 5. To register for free, contact programs@seattlejazzed.org with your name, contact info, and instrument played.
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Young Choreographer's Club
An 8-week workshop series for dance artists ages 14-18
Led by Moonyeka + rotating faculty
Saturdays, Oct 1–Nov 19 | 2–5 pm
Open Flight Studio, 4205 University Way NE
$100 – Low Income | $200 – General | $300 – Supporter
For information about full scholarships, please contact erin@velocitydancecenter.org.
The Young Choreographer’s Club is an 8-week dance-making workshop for dancers and young choreographers ages 14-18. Classes will be with a rotating faculty of local dance-makers alongside lead teaching artist Moonyeka. Early classes will focus on the basics of dance-making and storytelling through guided workshops that build skills in movement, voice, music, and collaboration. Then, in the later weeks, dancers will apply what they learned to create their own collaborative dances, working toward an informal showing for friends and family in a professional theater.
Register
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Penguin Productions Fall Programs
Bonfire Sparks
Ages 14-19
Sat, Oct 8, 4-8 pm
Sun, Oct 9, 12-5pm
What kind of theatre is important to you? Over two days we'll come together to develop and share new ideas through games, exercises, acting, and playwriting. These sparks will fuel our work together this year. Create and collaborate with other young artists and spark your creative fires.
Kindling: In the Wings Playwright Cohort
Ages 14-19
Thu nights on Zoom
This cohort of playwrights will work together to provide feedback and motivate one another to continue writing. This will culminate in a "Chilled Reading" where playwrights can hear their work read by Penguin actors.
Fall Play: From Kindling to Bonfire
Ages 14-19
Rehearsals: Mon/Wed, 6-8:30 pm
Oct 10-Nov 30
Performances: Dec 3 & 4
Directed by Darby Sherwood
Come make a play by Penguins and for Penguins! Is there a character you've always wanted to play? A theme you want to explore? This project includes both collaborative devising and traditional rehearsal, designed to bring your ideas to life within a strong structure. Led by playwright Darby Sherwood, you'll see your ideas come to life in a script written just for you, and perform in a fully realized production!
Learn more and register.
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Henry Teen Art Collective Call for Applications
How can you make an impact through art? Find out by joining the Henry Teen Art Collective! The Henry Teen Art Collective is a group of young thinkers, makers, and leaders who explore new ideas and build community around contemporary art. Representing high schools from across greater Seattle, Collective members gather weekly to meet artists, explore exhibitions, and collaborate on projects aimed at supporting youth voices through art. Check out their latest exhibition, The Fall, and look for limited editions of their zines, Barriers Between Us (2017), Teen Survival Guide (2018), and Navigating the Pandemic (2021) at the Henry and around town!
We highly encourage youth of color, LGBTQ+, and individuals of all abilities to apply. If individuals have any accommodation needs during the application process, or have any questions about the program, please email contact-teens@henryart.org. What you need to know:
- Community service credit or a flat $599 stipend is available at the end of the year.
- Weekly sessions begin on Nov We meet at the Henry on Thu afternoons from 4:30—6:30 pm.
- Any high school aged teen can apply.
- Applications are due by 5 pm on Oct 13, 2022.
- Accepted members will be notified on Oct 21, 2022.
Please email contact-teens@henryart.org if you have any questions about the Collective or application process.
Apply here.
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Sound Off! Music Showcase Call for Entries
Gain access to studio time, mentorship from local artists, a killer performance opportunity at MoPOP's Skychurch Stage, and more!
Everything an upcoming youth artist may need to kick off their career & meet awesome peers!
Learn more and submit.
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The TeenTix Arts Podcast (TAP) is a group of teens who produce a monthly podcast focused on arts and culture.
- Learn about arts orgs around you!
- Work with like-minded teens!
- Broadcast your work with TeenTix!
- Be the first to hear about Teen Opportunities!
Learn more and apply now!
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Intiman Theatre's Starfish Program
A free after-school program for high schoolers to gain hands-on skills from professional mentors across the fields of drafting, lighting, sound, and more!
Learn more and apply.
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Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival Call for Submissions
Submissions are now open for MoPOP’s Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival (SFFSFF or “siff-siff”).
Your chance to have your work screened at the 2023 festival.
Get more information.
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Macha Youth Voices Playwriting Seminar
Macha Theatre Works(MTW) is excited to announce that submissions are
open for the 2022–2023 season of Macha Youth Voices. This Playwriting for Solo
Performance workshop is for teens 13–18. Participants will create a personal story based on a prompt and develop it into a theatrical original work. This series includes one-on-one guided meetings with a professional Macha mentor leading to a public workshop reading of the final piece.
Fall Cohort: Oct 22–Dec 12, 2022 Submission Deadline: Oct 1, 2022
Spring Cohort: Jan 14–Mar 13, 2023 Submission Deadline: Dec 30, 2022
No previous experience in the arts is needed.
Get more information and apply.
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Misty Mint Magazine Call for Submissions
Misty Mint Magazine, a youth-run literary journal with support from the Hugo House Youth Programs team, is now accepting submission for their very first issue! The theme for this inaugural issue is “The Unexpected”.
Submissions are open to youth ages 5–19 from until 9 am on Fri, Sep 25.
Check out the general guidelines and the submission form here.
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