THIS WEEK AT CENTER SCHOOL

Fees Payment

Wednesday & Thursday, Sept 2-3 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Drop by to pay for the retreat and other school fees.  If you have not yet received your welcome packet in the mail, a pdf of the school fees is attached to this email, or you can find these and other information at the TCS website:  http://www.centerschoolseattle.org/

 
UPCOMING

Freshman Introductory Session

Wednesday Sept 9 – 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

TCS

A time for freshman to have TCS to themselves for a few hours.

Sophomores & Juniors

Wednesday Sept 9

Enjoy a bonus day of summer!

TCS Retreat

Wednesday Sept 9 thru Friday Sept 11 for seniors

Thursday Sept 10 thru Friday Sept 11 for freshmen, sophomores, juniors

Arrive at TCS by 8:30 am daily to catch the bus to camp

Attendance at the retreat is mandatory for all students.  Please see the attached flyer for retreat schedule.  Parents already received a payment form enclosed with the letter dated August 3, or see the attached permission slip.  Permission slip and payment are required in order for students to participate.  Payments can be mailed, or dropped off at TCS Wednesday or Thursday (Sept 2-3) 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

NEWS FROM THE SCHOOL
Wanted:  Refrigerator for the Commons

The refrigerator in the Commons is no longer functioning.  TCS is seeking donation of a replacement fridge as well as volunteers to haul away the old one.  Students use the refrigerator to keep their lunches fresh.

VOLUNTEER AT TCS

Wanted:  Two Male Chaperones for Senior Retreat

Wednesday Sept 9 – Overnight

Please contact volunteer coordinator Julie Reese to sign up or for more information:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 206-852-8996.

Wanted:  Front Desk Volunteers

The front desk needs volunteers for filing, some data entry and cleaning the commons area (where the kids eat and hang out). Please contact Libby or Kathy 206-252-9850.

DISTRICT NEWS

Bus Passes

Please note that the September 9 bus passes sent by the District are only good on

September 9, and students must pay bus fare if their first day is September 10.  September Metro passes will be provided to students at TCS on their first day of school.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Seattle Public Library Teen Opportunities

Although, we are closed without pay from August 31^st to September 7^th we are still offering students some great free services this fall. We currently have slots still available in our free SAT prep. We are also doing a teen advisory board again this school year, if you know teens who might want to earn their service learning credit writing book reviews, helping at teen programs, and writing for our blog send them our way.  Finally, we are pleased to be able to continue to offer free online tutoring It is still available in both English and Spanish but they have also added a college, career, and standardized testing portions. Remember you must have a current Seattle Public Library card and pin to access this database.

P.E. OPPORTUNITIES

SERVICE LEARNING

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

INTERNSHIP & JOB OPPORTUNITIES

COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATION

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

COLLEGE TESTING

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Remember to please read all the rules, obligations and fine print! 

SUMMERTIME OPPS