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What's HOT the week of March 28, 2022

What Kind of Times Are These

by Adrienne Rich

There's a place between two stands of trees where the grass grows uphill

and the old revolutionary road breaks off into shadows

near a meeting-house abandoned by the persecuted

who disappeared into those shadows.

I've walked there picking mushrooms at the edge of dread, but don't be fooled

this isn't a Russian poem, this is not somewhere else but here,

our country moving closer to its own truth and dread,

its own ways of making people disappear.

I won't tell you where the place is, the dark mesh of the woods

meeting the unmarked strip of light—

ghost-ridden crossroads, leafmold paradise:

I know already who wants to buy it, sell it, make it disappear.

And I won't tell you where it is, so why do I tell you

anything? Because you still listen, because in times like these

to have you listen at all, it's necessary

to talk about trees.

New In This Week's Dragon's Fire

• Auction is Coming! Save the Date!
• Musical Performances Apr 4–11
• Help Fill Ms Neel's Snack Box
• School Board Student Positions Open
• New Items on the Bulletin Board

Save the Date!

The TCS annual fundraising auction is coming up on Apr 30. Save the date the look for more details soon.

Musical Performances Next Week

Ms Beverly's Musical Theater students will be performing The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee every day next week at the Vera Project on the Seattle Center campus. Mon, Apr 4 at 7 pm is the only evening performance. Tue through Fri performances will be at 1:30 pm at the Vera Project. Seating is limited so sign up now.

Help Fill Ms Neel's Snack Box

Ms. Neel’s classroom snack box is empty! Help keep it stocked with nutritious foods for TCS students! Here is a link to the classroom wish list with requested snack boxes: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2CYLEVQUUOZ0O?ref_=wl_share. Or non-amazon donations can be delivered 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.

Seattle School Board Student Positions Open

The Seattle School Board is seeking applications for three student members. Students entering their junior or senior year are eligible to apply for a one-year term that will begin Aug 2022 and conclude at the end of the 2022/23 school year. Applications are due by Apr 20, 2022.

We will be hosting an information session on Apr 5. Details available here.

Career Connected Learning Event

CTE (Career and Technical Education) is holding a career awareness event for students and parents to learn about regional work-based learning opportunities available this summer. Parents and students can join us virtually Sat, Apr 2 , 10 am–noon. Meet a panel of former CTE students who have graduated from SPS schools and are thriving in their careers. These CTE alumni will share what they’re doing now in their careers, why they chose to take CTE classes while in high school, and more. Students can step up their resume writing game, ask direct questions about the application process and make good impressions on local industry and college recruiters.

Sat, Apr 2 , 10 am–noon (virtual)

RSVP and link to the event at the CCL (Career Connected Learning) website.

Running Start Information Sessions

Running Start is a dual credit academic program for 11th and 12th grade high school students. Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition for Running Start courses, but they may need to pay college fees and buy their books, as well as provide their transportation. Students receive both high school and college credit for these classes which can accelerate their progress through completing specific credit requirements for high school graduation and course requirements for a technical certification or Associate’s Degree.

Running start is a good option for students who want an extra challenge or to work at an accelerated pace, or who want more course options.

The Center School will provide 2 introductory Running Start sessions:

11th Grade Session:

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

3-3:45 pm

Room 365 (Ms. Carroll)

10th Grade Session:

Fri, April 1, 2022

3-3:45 pm

Room 460 (Mr. Colin)

Students who want to attend should check in with their MASH teacher and then go to the workshop.

Please visit The Center School website for more information on Running Start.

If you would like a parent or student perspective on Running Start, please reach out to the CSCA board and we'll put you in touch with a TCS Running Start family.

Internships & Programs for Teens

Please see the list of paid and other opportunities that Mr Rho has curated for teens needing work experience, community service hours, and fun.

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.

The Annual 14/48: High School Festival

This entirely youth run 48-hour theatre festival puts up 14 world-premiere plays written, directed, acted, designed, music directed, and produced by high schoolers. Sign up for any role, no experience necessary! Click here for more info and how to apply.

MÁS (Movimiento AfroLatino Seattle) Youth Program/“Conectándonos MÁS” 2022

Are you an Afro-Latinx/Afro-Indigenous youth from ages 15-21 interested in meeting Afrolatinos artists in Seattle? Do you want to understand how to express and explore your identity through art? This program is for you. This is a cohort model program with 10 semi-monthly meetings. Starting in Mar and ending in Jul 2022. Register here!

Jobs for Clean Water: Online Career Events

Interested in jobs that protect human health and the environment? King County Wastewater Treatment Division is hosting two online career events to introduce teens to the variety of careers available that help keep our water clean. Professionals will be leading short sessions to share details about their job, their career story, and advice for getting hired. The sessions will be interactive and include time for youth to ask questions.

Wed, Apr 27, 4–6:30 pm

Sat, May 7: 10 am–12:30 pm

Summer Camp Counselors Wanted (Paid)

Looking for a fun summer job working with kids and doing all sorts of amazing activities like boating, archery, swimming and dance? Stroum Jewish Community Center’s Summer JCamp on Mercer Island is looking for staff of any age above 16 to work as counselors, specialists, and coordinators (leadership). See the flyer for more information. See the online application. Hiring is open now and applications will be accepted through May.

UW Youth & Teen Programs

Registration is now open for the summer for a variety of in-person and online enrichment courses for youth entering 4th through 12th grade. The first set of courses begin June 27.

Visit our website to see our summer offerings and register. Don't delay! Summer courses fill fast!

Teen Nights at the Rep

On select Fridays throughout our 2021/22 season, teens are invited to see our shows for $5 with a free pre-show reception, fun activities, and a chance to hang out with other teens in a youth-only space! Upcoming shows are Apr 1, Apr 15, Apr 29, and Jun 3. More information and tickets.

Foundry10's 2022 Virtual Summer Internship

Application now open! High school students ages 14-19 in WA state are invited to apply. Students will work 10 paid weeks in the summer (Jun 16–Aug 18) with a mentor on a project of their own design. Learn more and apply here.

UW Summer Nurse Camp

Every year we offer local high school students the opportunity to participate in our free Nurse Camp at Seattle Children’s. The goal of the program is to provide high school students with a background that is historically underrepresented in nursing an opportunity to engage in learning activities at Seattle Children’s that introduce them to nursing career pathways.

During this five-day camp, students will gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing by participating in clinical observation sessions. In these sessions, students will shadow nurses in a clinical environment and observe as they provide patient care and interact with patients and families. (Students will not provide patient care.)

Students will also work through interactive hands-on skills labs to learn and practice various nursing skills on models. In addition, students will have the opportunity to engage with an educational panel to ask questions and discuss nursing as a career path.

Read more and apply.

Seattle Parks & Recreation Flexible Lifeguard Positions (Paid)

Seattle Parks and Recreation has openings at all our pool facilities. We have shifts starting at 1.5 hours 1 time a week and can be flexible with schedules to allow anyone to work and get what they want out of it. See below for specifics.

• Intermittent Lifeguard 1-20 hours per week available
• Permanent Part-time Lifeguard 20-40 hours per week available
• Senior Lifeguard 20-40 hours per week available

Seattle Aquarium Youth Ocean Advocates

Youth Ocean Advocates use their time, talents, and passion to conserve our marine environment. Discover the variety of ways you can become involved as a Youth Ocean Advocate at the Seattle Aquarium below.

We’re looking for passionate young people who have an interest in learning about the ocean and will work to inspire others to take conservation action.

As a Youth Ocean Advocate, you will:

• Learn about the marine environment, conservation and advocacy techniques.
• Teach the public about the marine environment and its inhabitants, as well as about actions people can take to protect the ocean—by educating Aquarium visitors and creating content for our social media campaign.
• Participate in conservation projects like beach cleanups, tree plantings and citizen science.
• And much more!

Orientations start Mar 6. Read more and find out about signing up for an orientation.

NW Folklife Internships (Paid)

NW Folklife, the Office of Economic Development and the Office of Arts and Culture are offering new internships!

Gain PAID experience and mentorship in a wide range of cultural and creative jobs, build peer and professional networks.

Internships last from 12-24 weeks. Read more and apply.

KUOW's Radioactive Intro to Radio Journalism Workshop

In this hands-on one-week summer workshop (starts Jul 11), teens learn radio journalism and storytelling skills, build confidence, and work with others while creating a radio story about one person in their home or community. This is a PAID opportunity open to teens ages 15-18 in the greater Seattle area. Applications for summer 2022 are NOW OPEN. Workshop will be hybrid in-person and online on Zoom. Learn more and apply by Apr 12.

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