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We want to know what you know, and we want to know what you need. Send us your specific content, or your ideas for content. If you have Blast content to get out this week - please submit it by Friday at 3 pm. The Blast goes out late Sunday night, and covers school life for the following week.

Things we like to know:
- School News, in and out of the building
- Opportunities for Center School students (volunteering, classes, performances, etc)
- Student, staff and faculty accomplishments beyond the school.
- And the ever-favorite "misc."

By now you've seen the motley collection of stuff that qualifies for the Blast -- if you've got something that fits that very elastic category, send it in. Make sure you tell me what's going on, where and when it's happening, and how to get in touch with the people involved, if participation is the goal. And let me know how long you think it should run.

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Event Submissions

If your happening or event has a time and place, is of general interest to the CSCA and TCS community, tell us about it. Your event will be listed on the CSCA site and appear in various places depending on your event category.

Basic Essential Event Information

Title: Title of your event. Should be an official name.

Date: When is it? Include all dates, start and end date.

Time: When, again. Please provide a Start and End time. If we do not have an official End time, we will estimate a reasonable length but would really rather not. Make a guess so we don't have to.

Event Description: The narrative description of your event, or, "the Blurb." What will happen at the event? Who will be presenting the event? Is someone of interest appearing, e;g., Superintendent, School Board Member, Principal, etc.? What do attendees need to know? This should be a brief overview.

Because date, time and venue are already published, this information is not as important in the description. Plan to restate date, time, and place after your blurb. If you restate title, date, time and place at the beginning of your blurb, it will be redundant for readers who will already have that information in the preceding text.

Place: Event Venue.
Where is it? Use official names, e,g. "Seattle Repertory Theatre," = good, "The Rep" = bad. Just assume your reader is unfamiliar with the area and may have to look up the address. In the case of the SRT, it is already in the system complete with the official address and automatic directions using Google Maps should the reader require the information. Complete, accurate information is crucial. Please include:

Address: - As in street address. Include city, sate and zip code at minimum.
Website URL: - As in internet address.
Images: If at all available - and they usually are. Bonus Points: Provide an image of the venue or space. These are usually readily available on the venue webpage. Simply right click on logos or images and download to your device and attach or send a link to the images.

Note that once an event venue has been entered, it is permanently in the system. Therefore a number of frequently used venues are already entered.

Additional Information (useful, but not required)

Event Contact: Name, email and phone

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Deadlines

Deadline Submission Guidelines

Deadlines are just that, but for our purposes, events requiring less description. Deadlines will appear on the calendar for the day and time they are set to expire. Less information is required for deadlines. These are typically published to keep readers mindful - and provide them with a resource they can find - of important deadlines throughout the year. e.g., SAT Test Dates, Registration Deadlines for programs, colleges, what have you. The following information is necessary.

What's the Deadline? For example, SAT test sign ups, Financial Aid forms, register for this or that.

When: Date and Time necessary. When is it due? In the case of Mail-in, dated material, e.g., Postmarked by April 15th, 2012. Otherwise, provide time and date.

How do I meet the deadline: Describe what needs to be done to fulfill the deadline. e.g., All forms must be completed and postmarked by April 15, 2012, or, "delivered to the Hall of Arts and Sciences office located at room 267, University Building by 5:00 p.m. October 18, 2011. Admittedly, there are fewer "drop off" deadlines, but they exist.

Where can I find more information? Typically, this deadline notice is not the primary communication for readers. This is intended to be a courtesy reminder, therefore we don't need to provide in depth details in our notice. However, we should include a link to more information on the deadline. As the Deadlines tend to be nationally known in the case of SAT or ACT testing, providing a URL for the deadline is both easy and helpful to readers.

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21-27 November 2011

It's a short week, and then the you-know-what starts, so we're doing a little housecleaning here. Remember our new school schedule starts this week. If you lost your other copy, check here. If you've volunteered some time for the Center School recently, make sure you send your hours to Madalyn Corbit at tcshours@yahoo.com so that she can put them in the big book of good deeds. And if you're off to do a little shopping, take another look at the Center School Wish List (link below) if you're feeling generous. All kinds of good deeds accepted.

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This Week at the Center School

Early Dismissal Wednesday
Per. 1 - 8:30-9:15
Per. 2 - 9:20-10:05
Passing - 10:05-10:15
Per. 3 - 10:15-11:00
Per. 4 - 11:05-11:50
Lunch - 11:50-12:30
Per. 5 - 12:30-1:15
Per. 6 - 1:20-2:05

Deadline for Dragonwear Approaching
This year's TCS logo wear produced by the senior class is in the final week of taking artwork for consideration. If you would like to submit a design for consideration for this years Dragonwear please turn in your artwork to Ms Culbertson by the Thanksgiving break. Other than a single color there are no restrictions to design although production costs might well factor into the final choice. Any questions can be directed to Paul Dieter in the senior events committee. csca@me.com

Coming Attractions and Past Accomplishments

The State We're In
Interim Superintendent Susan Enfield released her "State of the District" report last week, including individual school reports. For the text of her report check here, and for a copy of the "District Scorecard" with many colorful charts look here. For the text of Ms Britsova's report on the Center School check here.

Center School Ski Bus
Registration forms for the Center School ski bus are now available at school [and on the CSCA website here]. Sign your student up now to make sure it happens. The ski bus will be on Wednesdays for 6 weeks beginning January 11. It leaves school around 2:30 on Wednesdays and returns around 10:00. Bus only: $150; Bus and lift ticket: $330. Rentals are available for an additional cost. They are predicting an La Niña year. Don't miss out! Questions? Julie Vergeront, jvergeront@yahoo.com, 206-459-1862.

How Much Snow is Too Much Snow?
If you're looking out the window wondering if we're heading toward one of those fabled "Snow Days," check the district website at Seattle Public Schools or the public school Emergency Communications System at School Report. Not all radio stations carry this information any more, but if you are signed on to receive robo-calls from the district, you should get one if they are going to cancel school for the day or call a late start time. For more information on the different options, take a look here.

Outside the Center School

Careers in Fashion
Come to the ongoing meetings of Sew Beautiful, a group for women between 12-18 interested in hands-on experience in the fashion industry. Mondays, 4-6 pm, at the Garfield Teen Life Center (428-23rd Ave.). For more information, call 206-684-4550.

Writer's Workshop
Hugo House is sponsoring "Write Time," a free weekly drop-in writing circle for grades 9-12. facilitated by Karen Finneyfrock and guests. You can bring current projects or just use the time to free write. Wednesdays, 6-7 pm. at Hugo House (1634-11th Ave). For more information check their website Hugo House

Time for Turkey
Local NBA stars Brandon Roy, Jamal Crawford, Will Conroy, Isaiah Thomas and Spencer Hawes team up with Councilmember Bruce Harrell and Mayor Mike McGinn to give away 2,000 Thanksgiving dinners to families on the free and reduced lunch program. The "Thanks-Give-N-Go Turkey Give-Away" takes place on Tuesday, November 22 from 5-8 pm at the Rainier Community Center located at 4600 38th Avenue South, Seattle WA. All families who are on the free and reduced lunch program can receive a free Thanksgiving meal. To sign up, go in person to one of Seattle Parks and Recreation's community centers listed below to reserve for a free Thanksgiving dinner by Monday, November 21st: Rainier (4600 38th Ave. S), Van Asselt (2820 S Myrtle St.), Garfield (2323 E Cherry St.), Yesler (917 E Yesler Way), Miller (330-19th Ave. E), South Park (8319-8th Ave. S), Delridge (4501 Delridge Way SW), High Point (6920-34th Ave. SW), Jefferson (3801 Beacon Ave. S), Ballard (6020-28th Ave. NW), Bitter Lake: 13035 Linden Ave. N).

Aspiring Journalist?
UNITY: Journalists of Color is looking for scholarship applicants to their conference, scheduled for 1-4 August 2012 in Las Vegas. Successful applicants receive all expenses for the conference -- for more information, check their website at http://unityconvention.org/stu_projects_08.cfm

Last, But Not Least

Look Behind the Curtain
Seattle Theater Group, which runs the historic Paramount and Moore Theaters downtown, made it three this year when it began running the Neptune Theater in the University District. They offer free monthly backstage tours of all three houses, with explanations of the stage mechanics and each theater's special features. So if you've wanted the chance to stand on the stage rather than sitting in the audience, here's your moment.
Paramount Theater: First Saturday of the month, 10 am, 9th and Pine.
Moore Theater: Second Saturday of the month, 10 am, 2nd and Virginia
Neptune Theater: Third Saturday of the month, 10 am, NE 45th and Brooklyn.
And for more information check their website Seattle Theater Group

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