In an effort to make the Blast more compact, we will be moving more articles to the CSCA website ( http://thecenterschool.net/csca/ ) and providing a link to them in the Blast. 

THIS WEEK AT CENTER SCHOOL

Community Building Committee (CBC) Meeting

Night Changed (this month only)

Monday, February 1 – 7:00 pm

Uptown Espresso, 2504 4th Ave

Come join us; it’s never too late to start helping out at school related events.

For more information:  Betsy Kluck-Keil 206-781-1947  betsykk@comcast.net

TCS Open House

Monday, February 1 – 6:30 pm

*** CSCA General Meeting ***

Wednesday, February 3 – 6:30 pm

The Center School

Please join the CSCA Board and fellow CSCA members for a discussion of the principal hiring process.  Interim Principal Judy Peterson will be on hand to say hello and answer your questions.

Ski Bus Early Departure

Wednesday, February 3 – 2:00 pm

February 3rd is a district wide early dismissal at 1:30 pm.  The Ski Bus will depart from the Center School at 2:00 pm and return to early at 9:30 pm.  We have “All Day” lift tickets again, so no waiting until 4:00 PM to hit the slopes.

UPCOMING

Student Led Conferences

Wednesday, February 10 - 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Thursday, February 11 - 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Friday, February 12 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Please select a time and return your scheduling letter to the school ASAP.

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL

Driver’s Ed at TCS!

Registration & First Day of Class:  Tuesday, March 2

Click here for more information.

VOLUNTEER AT TCS

Student conferences are coming up!

We need parents to greet attendees and point folks in the right direction while teachers are busy conferencing.

For more information, please contact Gerardine Carroll gpcarroll@seattleschools.org, Rick Monroe rimonroe@seattleschools.org, or Vanessa Marfin vamarfin@seattleschools.org.

P.E. OPPORTUNITIES

Garfield Men’s Lacrosse Seeks Players

The Garfield Bulldogs Men¹s Lacrosse Club is still recruiting for the 2010 season. Anyone from this school can join. Beginners are welcome. We need new players.

Free preseason practices for both new and returning players are being held at SODO Arena Sports every Monday from 3:30 to 5:00 pm until February 15th. This is a good opportunity to try out the sport. The regular season starts on March 1st.

For more information go to www.garfieldlacrosse.org

SERVICE LEARNING

Remember! TCS students are required to complete 60 hours of community service before graduation. It's never too early to start!

Queen Anne Clean-up

Saturday, February 6 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Meet at Counterbalance Park, Queen Anne Ave & Roy St

Contact christa.dumpys@seattle.gov  206-684-4812

See attached flyer for details.

Cedar River Service Learning Opps

Click here to view.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Successful Schools in Action Fourth Annual Breakfast

Save the Date!

Wednesday, March 10 - 7:30 am to 9:00 am

Swedish Cultural Center

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Susan Enfield

Chief Academic Officer, Seattle Public Schools

"Partnering for Success in Seattle Public Schools"

www.schoolsinaction.org

COLLEGE TESTING

Free SAT Practice Test for Juniors and Seniors

Saturday, February 20 – 11:00 am

Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library

Sign up ASAP as space is limited.  There will be a February 27 follow-up session where you can receive your results and learn how to improve your scores.  Call (206) 615-1410 or email teencenter@spl.org to be put on the list.  Also, check out our free test prep database which is good for ACT, and GED test prep as well:  http://www.learnatest.com/lel/

SAT Test Dates

Click here for more information.

ACT Test Dates

Click here for more information.