CSCA Publication
WHAT'S HOT Week of October 1, 2018
IMPORTANT DATES

OCT 3
FINANCIAL AID NIGHT (FAFSA/WASFA)
6:00-8:00pm
See details in this issue!

OCT 10
PSAT TESTING
Sophomores and Juniors (will occur during the school day)

OCT 17
Field Day

OCT 23
Seniors testify at City Hall

OCT 23
CSCA Board Meeting

OCT 26
Picture Re-Take Day 


FRIDAYS 
Coffee/Tea w/ the Principal
Per Scheduling with the  Front Office 206-252-9850

Please check the school website regularly for complete schedule and updates! 
 




  • Fridge without automatic defrost (Science Dept.)
  • Two black wheeling office chairs (Science Dept.)
  • White, black, or gray mat board - the larger the better (Art Dept.)
  • Wood frames (new or used) with glass and hanging wire on the back. In good condition, less-ornate black preferred in 8x10 minimum up to 18x24 (Art Dept.)
 
Please let  Molly Goldman
know if you have a lead or would like to sponsor these needs.  Thanks! 
REMINDER: Reminder: TCS students get discounted monorail passes. Bring student ID or transportation notice (or have Ms. Tracey print out a notice that you attend TCS) and show at monorail office to get your $25 monthly pass.
CENTER SCHOOL 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
We have parking passes at the front desk. If you have access to a printer, we can email you the pass for the date of your visit. Just email either Tracey Lott or Kathy Webb with the date of your visit and we will email you a pass for that exact date. 
DISTRICT CALENDAR
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(CSCA) CENTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
The CSCA is our PTA. Our purpose is to work the for betterment of Center School for all students. 

2018-2019 Executive Board

Co-Presidents

Heidi Raykeil Malinda Bailey
Co-Vice Presidents

Hannah Morgan TBD
Co-Secretaries

Leanne Larkin Maizun Blackbird
Co-Treasurers

Andrea Anderson Frank Lockhart

 
The Center School Parents is a closed group.

DRAGON'S FIRE WANTS YOU!   

Dragon's Fire wants to hear about what's going on in our school community.

Please submit articles and pictures to  Dragon's Fire  by 3 PM on Friday 
to be in the following week's newsletter.

Do you know anyone who should be getting Dragon's Fire but isn't? Just send them this link! 


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To the TCS Faculty, Staff & Students 
Thank you for a dynamic and successful Curriculum Night!
LAST WEEK'S  CSCA GENERAL MEETING
What a great turnout! Over 30 people attended our CSCA General Meeting last Tuesday - and in a school our size, that's pretty good! 

For those who couldn't make it, here are just a few t hings we learned:
  • Putting VP Hannah Morgan in charge of the food was a wise decision!
  • TCS families are literally "all over the map"
  • Thanks to the hard work of the Recruitment and Retention Committee and Dr. Casey's advocacy, we are at about 250 students
  • That means we don't face losing a general ed teacher (like so many other Seattle high schools)
  • We will, though, be losing a .4 Special Ed position, but TCS will make it work!
  • The new Career & College Specialist has been hired (see more info below)
  • Ms. Neel, our new Humanities teacher, is a TCS alumnus!
  • CSCA funding helps support school programs like MUN, Music and Drama, and provides opportunities for Parent Education evenings
  • TCS acronyms
  • Our new CSCA Teacher Rep Ms. Lackey is taking on Senior Prom
  • You can build a community at an option high school, and
  • There is always a way to volunteer or contribute!
Just a reminder, our monthly CSCA Board Meetings are open to all. The next one will be October 23rd. Come join us!
Our Counselor Karen Brookman lost her life partner right before the school year started. Beginning last week, she went on bereavement leave and will be out until mid-October. While a substitute counselor will be brought in, if you have any emergency schedule or requirement concerns, please contact Dr. Casey. 
A BIG THANK YOU to volunteers Tim, Daphne and family who came in to help Ms. Peterson repair chairs in the Science department!

CAN YOU HELP?

We are still looking to fill a few open positions. Please let us know if you're interested or want more information:

Junior parent to chair Senior Event committee
This is a great way to front load your volunteerism so you don't feel bad next year and can just focus on your senior! :) 

Co-Vice President
One of our amazing VPs has agreed to take on the Co-Treasurer job. That creates a great opportunity to join us as a Co-Vice President! 

Race and Equity Committee Chair
Support the work of staff and students and recruitment/retention!  Last year the committee put on a great parent ed night on understanding implicit bias. 

Assistance with Reflections Art Contest
V o lunteers who know how to bevel-cut window mats (or who could be trained and would be willing to help out as needed). We already have mat cutters and the other necessary tools, just need the hands!

Mrs. DeNormandie, our new College & Career Specialist, officially joined TCS this past Thursday. As she settles in, watch this space for information from her about opportunities beyond High School. 

Welcome aboard!

TCS FAFSA/WASFA NIGHT THIS WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, October 3rd
with Linda Filley Bentler and TCS Senior Leaders*
6 - 6:30 Food and Drinks
6:30 - 8 p.m. Event                 *Mrs. D will be there, too!

Senior students and parents, come join us!
Please set up your FAFSA ID ideally BEFORE this event (both parent/guardian and student need one). Bring along 2017 tax information and your questions!
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR - 
November 2
This is a free event with a few hundred US colleges represented.  It can feel a little overwhelming, but if you have specific colleges you are interested in and would like to learn more about, it's a great place to talk with an Admissions Counselor, get some questions answered and get a feel for whether you may want to visit or learn more.  You can register ahead of time on their website:
PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS COLLEGE FAIR - October 2
I f you have a student interested in pursuing a college degree in music, theatre, art, dance or other related disciplines, there is a free National Performing and Visual Arts College Fair on October 2nd from 6:30-8:30 pm at Fisher Pavilion-Seattle Center. Click here for more info.

Thank you to LuAnn Wangsness for posting this in our TCS Parent FaceBook Group!
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

FRED HUTCH GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB
We are looking for high school girls (grades 10-12) to join the 2nd year of the Fred Hutch Girls Who Code Club! The club will meet throughout the academic year, and is facilitated by a team of women who use coding every day in their biomedical research. No previous experience is required. We will all learn together! 

Fred Hutch has a long history of training the generation of scientists and understands that women are underrepresented in technology. Get more info here. Questions? Please feel free to contact Sarah Hilton or Emma Hoppe.

SCIENCE!
Seattle Public Schools is looking for students to be on the Science Adoption Committee. Click here to apply for this great opportunity!

REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
Reflections is a National PTA arts recognition program that celebrates student creativity. Here at TCS, the Art Teachers will be sharing this opportunity with students, but if you have an artist in your family, make sure they know about this great opportunity to build their portfolio!
SPS SUPERINTENDENT LISTENING TOUR
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Denise Juneau is embarking on a comprehensive Listening and Learning Tour to gather an understanding of the district's strengths, challenges, and what is most important for her to consider as plans are developed for the district's future. Consider attending an upcoming date. Click here for more info.
The Center School Website | http://centerhs.seattleschools.org/