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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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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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5-11 September 2011

We're still having a few technical glitches with the Blast softward, so here's another non-html edition. Apologies for the kludgy look, but the news is still the news.

Those of us born and raised in Seattle know this -- the weather around here only really gets good once school is back in session. So don’t put the sunscreen away just yet. In the meantime, enjoy the week as we all try to find the right rhythm for the school year.

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This Week at the Center School

Wednesday 7 September

8:30 - 9 Community Meeting

9:05 - 11:35 Periods 1-3

11:35 - 12:35 Community BBQ at Founders Court

12:40 - 3:05 Periods 4-6

Thursday -Friday 8-9 September

No tutorial, classes start at 9:25.

Volunteer for Back-to-School Barbecue

We need 2-4 volunteers for the first day of school BBQ lunch. Come 10.30-12.30 or 12.30-2.30. You will be joining many others, some who have actually done this before. No resumes, special skills or previous experience required! Sun promised! Contact Janet Gryczan 206.784.1392 or jegryczan@msn.com

Coming Attractions and Past Accomplishments

Class of 2012

Any parents interested in working on any Senior Events for the class of 2012, please contact Paul Dieter CSCA@me.com or 206-935-0934. Senior events will include (but are not limited to), Graduation, Prom, T-Shirt sales/design, and various fundraising activities. All 2012 students and parents are encouraged to join the TCS 2012 Facebook page. First up is the Yuen Lui grad photo fundraiser, everyone needs to show up for a photo session for the class to receive $1000. NO PURCHASE REQUIRED, please make those appointments by mid-October. For more information on Yuen Lui, or to find a location convenient to you, check their website at http://www.yuenluistudio.com/

Outside the Center School

Dutch Poster Artists

The Vera Project is hosting Mirjam Dijkema and Kunny Van der Ploeg, silkscreen artists from VERA Groningen “the Holland all-ages venue that served as the template, namesake, and inspiration for our cultural hub here in Seattle.” The pair have curated an exhibit of over one hundred VERA Groningen show posters from the last twenty-four years, including some from the golden age of alternative rock showcasing talent like Sonic Youth, Beat Happening, Pearl Jam, Pavement, and Nirvana (from their 1989 tour with Tad!). The exhibit is will be open to the public during Vera shows and their regular office hours, but Dijkema and Van der Ploeg will be speaking about their work on Tuesday 6 September at the Vera at 6 pm.

Beyond High School

Testing, Testing

SAT registration 9 September, for exam on 1 October. To register, go to their website, http://www.collegeboard.com.

Last, But Not Least

Alas, I already missed giving you the heads-up on International Vulture Awareness Day (last Saturday). We will have to content ourselves with the upcoming Hawaiian Cultural Festival at the Seattle Center Sunday 11 September. Music, dance, art and food, because after the first week back at school we can all use a little aloha.

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