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15 February 2012

A long mid-week Blast, so no snappy patter here. Just a reminder that next week is midwinter break -- a chance to breathe and catch up on things. No Blast on Monday 2/20, but I'll be back next Wednesday.

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Tweaking the Schedule

Homework Club, which used to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, moved to Mondays and Fridays at the beginning of the semester, and is now splitting the difference -- meeting on Mondays and Thursdays.

Seniors - Deadlines Approaching

Seniors need to have completed their PE and service learning hours by 2 April, so use the midwinter break to make sure you've got what you need, and then write it all up.

Student Enrichment Fee

from the CSCA board

Over the last couple of weeks, a number of Center School parents have called other parents reminding them about the Student Enrichment Fee. The suggested voluntary contribution is $150 per student. This is money that the Center School Community Association, the school's PTA, raises to supplement the School District budget. We distribute the money amongst all of the teachers, and to all of the classes. We purchase supplies that benefit all of the students. We realize that not every family can afford the full $150 contribution. The students will benefit from whatever amount you can contribute before the end of the school year. Please make your check payable to Center School Communication Association, and make a note that this is for your student's enrichment fee. The check can be dropped off at the front desk at the school. If you have any questions and/or comments about the fee, please contact Sam Star, Center School Community Association president at 206-789-3483, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Service Learning with Seattle Public Library

You can earn service learning hours as a Teen Adviser with the SPL -- take a look at their website for more details.

http://blog.spl.org/yablog/2012/01/12/weve-got-your-service-learning-credit-right-here/

Artists as Collectors

The Wright family has been running a low-key exhibit space, mostly to show work from their own, extensive collection, but their new show opens up the idea of collecting to art makers themselves, asking a group of artists to curate collections of their own. The results are supposed to run the gamut, from found materials and art objects to consumer products. The space is only open a few hours a week, Thursdays and Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm, but the show is free, so midwinter break is a great time to stop in and look. 407 Dexter Ave N, entrance around back, call for directions if confused 206-263-8200.

Grammy Camp

The local chapter of the Recording Academy (that brings us the Grammys every year) is running a day-long workshop Friday 6 April on the music industry, with hands-on sessions by performers, producers, engineers and other music professionals. If you're heading in that direction after high school, or just curious about what it entails, check their website for an application, or contact Caroline Dodge at 206-834-100, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details. Applications are due 27 February, so you could work on it over the break.

http://www.grammy365.com/blogs/pnw-grammy-camp-basic-training

Movie Night for a Good Cause

The Boys and Girls Club of King County are screening "Miss Representation," the new documentary about girl's body image, as a fundraiser for their InfluenceHer program, which promotes academic success, leadership and health to your women. The event is for 18 and older, Tuesday 28 February, 6 pm at the EMP. For more information on the InfluenceHer program check

http://www.positiveplace.org/InfluenceHer/

and for tickets to the fundraiser, look here

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=influenceher&event=4316&static=y

Summer Math Program

The University of Washington runs a free four week summer math program for high school juniors through their College of Engineering . "The goal of the program is to enhance students' strengths in math problem solving to better prepare them for the rigorous college-level mathematics coursework required of top engineering schools like the University of Washington's College of Engineering." If your student is thinking about pursuing engineering or a related career, take a look at this program. Applications are due March 15, so look now at

http:www.uwmathacademy.org.

PTA Money for College

The Washington State PTA is awarding scholarships to graduates of Washington State public high schools beginning their freshman year of post-secondary education in the United States. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic performance, or leadership/community service. The application form is available on the Washington State PTA website. This application form is the only form that will be accepted. Applications must be postmarked by March 1, 2012. Recipients will be notified by May 1, 2012. $2,000 Grants will be awarded to recipients entering four-year post-secondary institutions, and $1,000 grants will be awarded to recipients entering community college, vocational-technical schools or other accredited institutions.

http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/scholarship/index.html

Service Learning with Seattle Public Library

You can earn service learning hours as a Teen Adviser with the SPL -- take a look at their website for more details.

http://blog.spl.org/yablog/2012/01/12/weve-got-your-service-learning-credit-right-here/

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