Graduate Tacoma

High School & Beyond Student Drop-In
2020-05-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Tuesdays 3 – 5 PM
Wednesdays 11 AM – 1 PM
Sundays 3 – 5 PM

Join Enhanced Prep tutors and staff to cover next steps for graduating students and college application help. We will cover:

Personal Statements
Reviewing Financial Offer/COA letters
Preparing for CC Placement Tests
Completing the Common App
Attending a Virtual Tour with a Student
Scholarship Searches/Applications
Resume Writing
Preparing for College/Job Interviews
Emotional Balance Activities
Weighing Factors on Choosing a Best Fit College
SAT/ACT/AP/PSAT prep

Soft skills we can cover include:

Building your community
Civil discourse
Time management
Study skills
Financial management
How and why to use professor office hours
Self advocating
Dorm room cooking

DIRECTIONS

Open up web browser and go to zoom.us
click “join meeting”
enter meeting ID: 949 668 0575

*there is also a free zoom app for mobile phones and tablets*
For information and questions please visit enhancedprep.com or email advisor@enhancedprep.com

The Math-Science-Leadership Program
2021-07-19 13:00 - 2021-08-06 15:00 | Virtual
Purpose: The MSL program encourages and inspires students entering 8th-11th grade to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and develop the leadership and academic skills necessary to pursue a career in STEM fields.
Summer Theme: Climate Change and Climate Justice
How will students learn? Over the course of the program, students will have opportunities to learn about real-world topics, develop their skill set, meet professionals in the STEM field, work on projects, and make new friends! Students will learn about the science behind climate change, speak with scientists, and create projects to help communities.
Dates: July 19th – August 6th, 2021 (3 weeks)
Time: M/W/F from 1-3 PM
Who can apply? Students currently in 7th-10th grade
Registration Deadline: Application deadline has been extended to Saturday, May 1st, 2021
How to register? Email msluwt@uw.edu to apply
For Questions: Email the MSL team at msluwt@uw.edu
For More Info: Visit the MSL section of https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/uwt/pre-collegiate#permalink-35752

Craft Saturdays at Job Carr Cabin Museum: Soap Carving
2021-07-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Job Carr Cabin Museum, 2350 N. 30th St., Tacoma, WA, 98403, United States
Pick up a free craft kit from the museum porch on Saturday 7/17, 11 AM-3 PM, while supplies last. First-come, first-served. Children can use the materials provided in this take-home craft kit to carve a soap sculpture.

Summer Learning Celebration & Vaccine Clinic
2021-07-16 15:00 - 18:00 | Boys & Girls Club – Donald G Topping Regional HOPE Center, 3875 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
National Summer Learning Week is a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping young people learning, safe, and healthy every summer. To celebrate the Out of School and Summer Learning network is partnering with The Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound and MultiCare to provide a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic and Summer Learning Celebration event. Vaccines will be available to anyone 12 years of age and older. This free family event will feature an ice cream truck, art activities, and resources from local summer providers such as Hilltop Artists, KBTC, Write 253, and Safe Streets.

MESA Fun STEM Summer Camp 2021 “Imagining our Future Now”
2021-07-12 09:00 - 2021-07-29 12:00 | Virtual
Tacoma/South Puget Sound MESA is offering a virtual series of one-week summer camps for middle school and high school students covering STEM topics, such as Sound Engineering, Robotics, and Food Science. The summer camp is designed to focus on three STEM topics and will be held throughout July 12th- July 29th. Each camp will serve 25 students. Students will be allowed to participate in one camp only, Monday through Thursday, and attend a field trip at the end of each camp.
Purpose: MESA STEM summer weekly camps encourage and inspire students entering 6th- 12th grade to develop a passion for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and develop the leadership and academic skills necessary to pursue a career in STEM fields.
Learning Objective: During the STEM weekly camps, students will have opportunities to develop their skill set, meet professionals in the STEM field, work on projects, and make new friends! Students will have the opportunity to enroll one in the following camps: Music and Engineering, Robotics, or Food Science week camp.
Dates: Monday-Thursday
July 12th-July 15th │Engineering and Music Production
In this summer camp, students will explore and learn STEM concepts about music and sound engineering. in addition to learning how to create/modify sounds, students will learn about drum beats and patterns.
July 19th-July 22nd │Robotics
In this summer camp, students will explore STEM concepts through computer coding.
July 26th-July 29th │Food Science
In this summer camp, students will explore STEM concepts of food and science connection.
Time: Middle School│9:00 am-10:30 am
High School │10:30 am-12:00pm
Who can apply: The camps are designed for middle school and high school students. Students must be entering middle school or high school by Fall of 2021.
Registration Deadline: July 8th
How to register: Please click on this link to apply: MESA SUMMER CAMP APPLICATION
Questions: For further questions please contact MESA’s Education Coordinator Johnnise Moore at johnnise.moore@plu.edu

Summer Learning Celebration & Vaccine Clinic
2021-06-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Boys & Girls Club – Donald G Topping Regional HOPE Center, 3875 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
The Out of School and Summer Learning Network is partnering with The Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound and Multi-Care to provide a Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic and Summer Learning Celebration event. Vaccines will be available to anyone 12 years of age and older. The event will feature free art activities, an ice cream truck, and resources from local Tacoma summer providers.

College Bound Survival Guide
2021-06-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Congratulations, in a few months you will be on your way to college! But beyond classes, clubs, and dorm life, there are a ton of new responsibilities you will need to pick up as you ease your way into adulthood. This course will talk about all those small details (like budgeting, time management, and feeding yourself) to make the transition to college life a whole lot easier. Feel free to bring your questions and join this crash course in getting prepared for the next four years.
This event is great for the class of 2021, 2022, and their parents!

Pierce County ELO Fund Info Session
2021-06-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
In May 2021, Pierce County allocated funds to the Foundation for Tacoma Students to support programming that focuses on children’s social-emotional, mental health, and academic needs. These programs will enhance in-school learning by supporting the holistic social-emotional learning needs of children and youth as they re-acclimate to in-person school and learning environments in 2021 and 2022.
Through the Pierce County ELO Fund, Pierce County and FFTS seek to support organizations and programs that recognize and address disparities in access and opportunity for low-income youth and children of color.
FFTS is hosting a series of information sessions for prospective applicants. A recording of the June 1st information session will be available on the ELO Fund webpage. All questions can be sent to FFTS at grants@graduatetacoma.org.

June 1, 2021 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | Register
June 4, 2021 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | Register
June 8, 2021 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | Register
June 17, 2021 | 11 AM – 12:30 PM | Register

TCSN Gathering
2021-05-21 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom: Register to Get Link
The Tacoma College Support Network gathers once a month and convenes organizations and individuals all working together to support our students through their educational and post secondary careers. TCSN is dedicated to increasing the number and percentage of Tacoma Public Schools graduates, especially students of color and those impacted by poverty, who enroll in a right-fit college or technical school the year after graduation and who successfully complete a degree or technical certificate.
For meeting agendas and notes, please go here: https://secure.everyaction.com/L5iK2mR2tUmXrbdTR4FFxQ2
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The Tacoma College Support Network (TCSN) is one of five networks that are part of the Graduate Tacoma Movement. In addition to TCSN, there is Early Learning Reading Network (ELRN), Out of School and Summer Learning (OSSLN), STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), and Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Network (GTAN).
The Graduate Tacoma movement is 350+ community partners strong. We are parents and educators, early learning and higher education, business and labor, youth and community service, civic and philanthropy, local government and communities of faith – all aligning our work together to impact student success.
FFTS helps align organizations, institutions, and individuals around positive outcomes for students cradle to career. We do this through connecting & convening to engage in coordinated effort, data transparency & analysis to ensure informed strategies and outcomes, professional development & continuous improvement in order to provide research backed interventions, aligned funding to secure community informed tactics, and policy/advocacy to cement systematic change.

Safe Streets Champion Luncheon
2021-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | WA
The past year has brought change, trauma, and increasing awareness of pervasive inequity.
Join us for an inspiring keynote from Annie Jones-Barnes about how we can emerge from the pandemic ready to build connection, work towards equity and make a change. The program will also feature Bethany from Power 2 the Poetry who will be delivering a powerful spoken-word performance that will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and educated.
Visit safest.org/luncheon to secure your spot today!
This virtual event is helping raise funds for Safe Streets’ programs. Your support can help provide youth and community members in Pierce County the essential resources they need to care for one another and thrive in their schools and neighborhoods.

Connections We Need: Supporting the Resiliency of Youth and Young Adults
2021-04-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
This year has been tough, for all of us. If you are a passionate youth development professional (early learning through 12th grade), please join us for the Wellness Campaign kick-off. You will hear the vision and mission of “A Mindful State”, and hear real stories from youth around what support they need from adults around them.
Following this lunch conversation, there will be a series of summer professional development opportunities led by youth that will help Expanded Learning Opportunity programs and school staff, support them where they are as they navigate the impacts from the pandemic, trauma, and interruption of their social emotional journey.
This is an inclusive, collaborative effort. All are welcome to participate. For questions, please connect with Kim Rinehardt at (360) 349-1525.
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The Washington Wellness Project is a unique collaboration between the Washington State Department of Health, civic leaders, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, leading experts in mental health, and a growing number of incredible people across our state. Each of us is committed to building a community of support as all of us cope with the mental and behavioral health consequences of the global pandemic.
The Washington Wellness Project is committed to improving the individual and collective well-being of Washingtonians by: 1. Connecting each other through people-powered communications and conversations. 2. Empowering ourselves with knowledge and tools so we can help ourselves and others. We will soon be launching a digital platform that will bring people together to participate in this important work and enthusiastically invite you to join us!

TCSN Gathering
2021-04-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Zoom: Register to Get Link
The Tacoma College Support Network gathers once a month and convenes organizations and individuals all working together to support our students through their educational and post secondary careers. TCSN is dedicated to increasing the number and percentage of Tacoma Public Schools graduates, especially students of color and those impacted by poverty, who enroll in a right-fit college or technical school the year after graduation and who successfully complete a degree or technical certificate.
For meeting agendas and notes, please go here: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1z1jFkXJiQ3kHc7oyI5x9i81RsAKjVuhf
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The Tacoma College Support Network (TCSN) is one of five networks that are part of the Graduate Tacoma Movement. In addition to TCSN, there is Early Learning Reading Network (ELRN), Out of School and Summer Learning (OSSLN), STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math), and Graduate Tacoma Advocacy Network (GTAN).
The Graduate Tacoma movement is 350+ community partners strong. We are parents and educators, early learning and higher education, business and labor, youth and community service, civic and philanthropy, local government and communities of faith – all aligning our work together to impact student success.
FFTS helps align organizations, institutions, and individuals around positive outcomes for students cradle to career. We do this through connecting & convening to engage in coordinated effort, data transparency & analysis to ensure informed strategies and outcomes, professional development & continuous improvement in order to provide research backed interventions, aligned funding to secure community informed tactics, and policy/advocacy to cement systematic change.
