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What's HOT the week of December 5, 2022 | |
Important Dates
Dec 12–16
- Spirit Week & Senior Fundraiser
Dec 12
Dec 16
Dec 19–30
Jan 2
- New Year's Day observed (no school)
Jan 16
Jan 19
- CSCA board meeting (6:30–8:30 pm, Zoom)
Jan 30
- Yearbook cover art design contest submission deadline
Feb 8
- Last day of first semester
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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:
- The CSCA Spring Auction Is in the Works!
- Thank You Teachers!
- Are You in a Giving Mood? Give a Gift to TCS!
- Spirit Week & Senior Fundraiser
- TCS Mural Project
- Student Poster Art
- Winter Clothing Drive
- Yearbook Cover Art Contest
- Holiday Resources for Families
- New Items on the Bulletin Board
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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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Thank You Teachers!
CSCA has provided Starbucks gift cards for all of our teachers as our annual winter appreciation. Dr Casey will be distributing cards prior to winter break.
Thank you CSCA supporters! Your donations help up show our appreciation to our staff.
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Are You in a Giving Mood? Give a Gift to TCS!
Looking for a special gift to give this holiday season? Make a donation to the CSCA in the name of someone you love. Funds provide needed classroom items, teacher training, and student events. We're grateful for anything you can give as a one time donation or as recurring payment (you can set this up when you donate online).
CSCA is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Please be sure to ask your employer about matching funds.
Questions about your donation? Contact CSCA president, Erika Borges, at erikaborges@me.com.
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Spirit Week and Senior Fundraiser
Spirit Week coming up, the week before winter break (Dec 12–16). The senior class will be having a fundraiser the same week, selling grilled cheeses and tomato soup at lunch and MASH. Students who participate in spirit days get $1 off food!
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The ramp won't be boring for long! | |
The ramp is a blank canvas! Our new mural project will include three sizes of murals with spaces for senior class murals (which will change yearly). and individual murals. Students can submit designs, which will be approved by Dr. Casey before they go up. Submit your proposal here. | |
Student Poster Art
Speaking of the ramp ... someone pulled down and destroyed all the posters in the ramp recently, but TCS students rallied and created new posters in just a day. We're back in business! (And there's still plenty of room for our murals.)
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Winter Clothing Drive
Students are competing in a grade-level competition to collect the most clothing items to support Mary's Place. We are ending the clothing drive Dec 16, when teachers and students will drive the donations to turn in. We collecting winter clothing and toiletries for victims of abuse, especially those in transitional living situations. Read more about Mary's Place.
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Show your Dragon pride and support seniors! Proceeds from Dragon's Wear sales go to throw our twelfth graders a senior prom in the spring. Let's help them celebrate their achievement! The fun, quirky limited edition senior design (left) is available on a variety of goods in the school colors. The traditional school logo (right) is available on a wider variety of items in a more colors. Dragon's wear makes great holiday gifts! Order now at https://www.customizedgirl.com/s/TheCenterSchool. | |
Holiday Resources for Families
Winter is upon us and so is the holiday season. Although this time can be joyous time for some, many also experience financial insecurity. The Center School has Target and Kroger gift cards available to assist TCS families in need. To learn more about this resource, contact Michele Hayes, counselor, at mrhayes1@seattleschools.org or 206-252-9852. Additional resources are available through King County and the City of Seattle.
The holidays can also be a time of heightened mental and emotional stress. If your family needs additional support during this season, please contact the SPS Department of Mental Health Services. Also see this guide to LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Material Support put together by Ms Hayes.
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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
The Seattle Promise program guarantees two years of tuition-free education to all SPS high school graduates at any of Seattle's 3 colleges (North, Central, and South). Get more information at any of the upcoming information sessions during MASH:
Read more about Seattle Promise.
Applications are open. Apply here.
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Fall Quarter Calendar for Seattle Colleges
Important Academic Dates for Fall Quarter:
- Dec 15: Fall Quarter ends
- Dec 19: Final grades for Fall Quarter available
- Jan 3: Winter Quarter begins
Holidays/No Class Days in Fall Quarter 2022:
- Nov 2: Faculty professional development day
- Nov 11: Veteran’s Day
- Nov 24 & 25: Holiday
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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. | |
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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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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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Calling All BIPOC Seattle Youth! The application for the Youth in Focus Creative Career Cohort 2023 is officially open!
This cohort is open to any teen 15-19 (sophomores—seniors) interested in learning more about photography. If you have any questions about the internship or application process, please get in touch with Shida at shidab@youthinfocus.org.
Learn more about the CCC.
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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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Macha Youth Voices Playwrighting Workshop
Macha Theatre Works is excited to announce that submissions are open for Macha Youth Voices. In this Playwriting for Solo Performance workshop, participants create a personal story based on a prompt and develop it into a theatrical original work. This workshop is free of cost.
Jan 14–Mar 13, 2023
Submission Deadline: Dec 31, 2022
Get more info and apply.
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Apply now to join Coyote’s 2023 Equity + Inclusion Task Force team. This is a PAID opportunity! The team will be made up of students, parents, teachers, staff, board, and community members that meet once a month to examine equity barriers at Coyote in an effort to develop strategies and best practices to overcome them.
Application deadline is Dec 12. Learn more + apply.
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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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True Colors' Next Narrative Monologue CompetitionTM
NNMC features newly created works from fifty of America's leading contemporary Black playwrights that engage students of all backgrounds in artful exploration of 21st century themes, while instilling confidence in all to find their voices.
Founded by True Colors Theatre Company in Atlanta, the NNMC mission is to celebrate the rich tradition of Black storytelling while giving voice to bold artists of all cultures. This Black storytelling lens is not exclusionary, but provides an inclusive portal to new worlds and the truths therein.
In each participating region, students progress through three competition rounds: Preliminaries, Semi-Finals, and Regional Finals. Then, the top two winners from each regional competition participate in the National Finals, receiving an all-expense-paid trip to New York City that includes workshops with theater professionals, tickets to a Broadway show, the chance to win a cash prize, and more!
Register now to join the 2022/23 Seattle region Next Narrative Monologue Competition! All high school-aged youth (grades 9-12) living in Washington state are encouraged to participate.
Register
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