6-10 December 2010

You knew it had to happen -- after the chilly chaos of two snow days off school before Thanksgiving, comes the news from the district that middle and high school students will make up the lost time at the end of the year -- the official end of school has now been moved to June 23, and it may move again if we have more snow closures.  At this rate, in a La Nina year, July 4th might be an actual Independence Day…

Until then, though, there’s plenty to keep us occupied.

sandi kurtz

sandik@drizzle.com

206-523-6553

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This Week at the Center School

Positive Reinforcement ...

from Principal Britsova

Dear Center School families,

To create an effective system of reinforcing positive student behavior, The Center School staff is participating in the school-wide Dragon Dollars program and looking for donations of such items as Ramen Soup (in a cup), chips, and soda.  If you are able to donate, please contact our main office at 252-9850.   Thank you for your assisting us to establish efficient practices!

Sincerely,

Oksana Britsova

The Center School Principal

(206) 252-9855

http://www.centerschoolseattle.org/

Seasonal Greetings

from Libby Simeon

Craft club will be meeting the next two Mondays (12/6 &12/13) with the theme of ‘Winter Decorations’. We will be making paper snowflakes and origami while sipping hot coco, cider and listening to holiday music. Or bring your regular craft project. All are invited to attend! Monday after school in the Super Cube in the Commons.

Seniors Service Learning

from Jon Greenberg

Seniors in Jon Greenberg’s classes followed the arguments for and against Initiatives 1098, 1107, 1100/1105 from the recent election.  For a report on the process, click here:

Senior Service Learning

April 1 Deadline for Seniors, No Fooling

from Diann Sanusi

Seniors are required to complete all requirements other than classes by April 1, 2011.  Please help your student to turn in community service hours, physical education hours, high school plans, and other graduation requirements by the deadline date of April 1, 2011.  Thanks!

Diann Sanusi

Outside the Center School

Freedom School

A service learning opportunity over the winter holidays, the American Friends Service Committee and the People’s Institute Northwest sponsor a three-day workshop focused on civil rights and developing community organizing skills.  The workshop is free, but applications are due December 13.  For more information, click here:

Freedom School

Engagement or Revolution

Now that we have your attention, the League of Education Voters is offering a workshop on advocating for your children. Trise Moore and Ben Austin will speak on December 8, at Aki Kurose Middle School, free childcare is available.  Click here for more information:

Engagement

Assignment Meeting, Redux

The Northwest regional meeting on student assignment was a victim of the recent snowy weather, and has been rescheduled for December 13.  Everything else is the same Bat Time, same Bat Station ( that is, 6:30-8 p.m. at Ingraham High School, 1819 N. 135^th St.).

What Holiday Gifts?

Nova High School is holding their Winter Craft Fair this week, with proceeds benefiting the school.  Prices start at $1, and the offerings are guaranteed to be quite astonishing.  Do your shopping where it will do some good.  Tuesday, December 7, 6-8:30pm at Nova, 300 20th Ave E.

http://novaproject.my-ptsa.org/

Experience Music Project Workshops

The EMP is running their popular Rock Band workshop over the winter holidays, and adding Rock Photography.  Either one sounds like a great recuperation from schoolwork (and a solution to the “I’m bored” conundrum)!  For more information, contact the EMP -- for direct registration, contact Brown Paper Tickets.

http://www.empsfm.org

http://www.brownpapertickets.com

Teen Night Out with Picasso at the Seattle Art Museum

First 1000 high school students to RSVP will get free admission to the museum and their current big show of work by Pablo Picasso on December 10, 7-10 pm.  Teen Night at SAM includes live music, spoken word performance and art making, as well as “off-beat tours” of the collection.  Music for this edition by Jus Moni and School of Rock.  The official language -- “RSVP through the Seattle Art Museum’s online calendar at

http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/calendar/calendar.asp.

RSVPs for Picasso admission will be accepted until Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Walk-ups are welcome and encouraged”

She Blinded Me With Science

The EMP/SFM is running a Science Fiction Festival February 7-11, and there are a couple of ways that students can get involved in the project.  They’re looking for student to perform “science-fiction-themed” music at the fest (both independent and school-sponsored musicians) and are taking names on a first-come-first-scheduled basis.  To book a slot, call 206-770-2766 by January 7.  Otherwise, get out a pencil for a short story contest -- between 200 and 2000 words (target 500 words) -- winners will read their stories on February 11 at the festival.  Send entries to education@empsfm.org by January 7. All submissions must include the student's name, age, grade, and school.