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STEM Gaming Summer Camp
2019-07-22 08:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Baker Middle School, 8001 S J St, Tacoma, WA, 98408, United States
This summer for the first time MESA is offering a series of one-week summer camps for middle school students covering STEM topics, such as Engineering, Gaming, Aeronautics and Robotics. The summer camp is designed to focus on four STEM topics and will be held in four different locations. Each camp will serve 25 students. Students will be allowed to participate in one camp only, Monday through Friday, with a topical field trip each Friday.

Who can attend: The camps are designed for middle school students. Students must be entering or attending middle school in the 2019/20 school year (ages 11-14).
How much will the camps cost: The camp is free and open to middle school students only.
MESA STEM Summer Camp schedule is as follows:
Each camp will be held 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, with the exception of Camp 4 which is an evening camp and will be held 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm with a day field trip on Friday August 9th. Camps will include snacks.

July 8th – 12th: Aeronautics, Tacoma Community College
July 22nd – 26th: Gaming, Baker Middle School
July 29th – August 2nd: Robotics, Grey Middle School
August 5th – 9th: Engineering, Graduate Tacoma (Note: this is an evening camp and will be held 5:30 – 8:30 pm)

How to Apply: Each camp will be limited to 25 students and placement is offered on a first-come first served basis. To apply, please visit the Tacoma MESA website at summer.tacomamesa.com. Here you will find additional program information and the application. You will have the opportunity to submit the application on line or you can print and send to the MESA Program Office.

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STEM Robotics Summer Camp
2019-06-29 08:30 - 12:30 | Grey Middle School, 6229 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States

Advanced Math Super Review
2019-07-27 08:00 - 10:00 | WA
Functions, logs, matrices, and vectors, just to name a few. While these question types are not abundant, you will need to know these concepts if you are aiming for 30+ on the ACT math or 700+ on the SAT math. Enhanced Prep is here to help you! It’s time to dust off your formulas and learn some time-saving and accuracy-improving approaches. Join EP for this informative, 2-hour session to help Enhance your math score. Space is limited, register today to save your seat!

Fearless Facilitation Workshop
2019-08-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Pacific Lutheran University, 12180 Park Ave S., Tacoma, WA, 98447, United States
Discover the critical elements of skilled facilitation in this two-day workshop on PLU’s beautiful campus in Tacoma, WA. Experienced facilitator and iterative design expert Ryan Kiggins will lead participants through these critical elements using videos and group discussion. Most importantly, every participant will get the opportunity to put their new knowledge into practice by facilitating discussion in the workshop itself.
At the end of the two days, participants will be able to

Identify practices and mindsets that enable dynamic and engaging facilitation
Avoid common pitfalls when facilitating
Understand how to use feedback to improve facilitation skills
Use the skills identified in the class to achieve the best possible result in collaborative engagements

STEM Engineering Summer Camp
2019-08-05 17:30 - 20:30 | FFTS Office, 919 S. 9th St, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States

Personal Statement film screening
2019-08-16 11:30 - 13:00 | WA
Hosted by Puget Sound College & Career Network and King County Promise.
“When three high school seniors in Brooklyn decide they want to attend college, they realize there is no guidance for them in their schools, which allows them to become their own counselors and help others.”

Free & open to all
Food provided
Panel with local student and educators

Monday, August 19 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM | New Holly Gathering Hall 7054 32nd Ave S Seattle 98119
Monday, August 26 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Green River College – Kent Station
RSVP HERE

APCC Polynesian Luau
2019-08-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 98409, United States

Black Parent Alliance
2019-09-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Peace Community Center, 2106 South Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Join the Tacoma Urban League for the first Tacoma Black Parent Alliance meeting, Sunday Sept. 15th, at Peace Community Center to connect with other parents on topics and information relevant to supporting your family and scholar. We will be sharing updated local data about our youth and discussing strategies to expand opportunities and ensure clear pathways for success. Parents of Black youth at any Greater Tacoma area school are welcome.

Educator Financial Aid Training
2019-09-19 12:00 - 14:00 | WA
Learn basic details of federal and state financial aid and important messaging educators and community providers can use to discuss financial aid with students and families. Specifically, this training will include:

A basic overview and timeline of the financial aid process and application forms
Important facts about FAFSA and WASFA
Common financial aid terms
Information about key supports at districts and connections with community organizations and agencies

This training is a good fit for individuals working with families and middle and high school students or who are in positions that encourage or champion financial aid completion but do not need the details necessary to support financial aid application completion (this may include, family liaisons and bilingual paraeducators who support families/students in all grades, middle school counselors, district administrators not specifically engaged in college and career readiness).
Kent Campus training – September 19
Lakewood Community Center training – September 23
Clover Park Technical College training – September 30

Painting with Microbes
2019-09-20 15:00 - 17:00 | rain incubator, 2304 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
RAIN Incubator is excited to partner with the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) and bring Agar Art workshops to Tacoma!
Agar Art is a perfect marriage of biology and art that anyone can get into. Come to RAIN Incubator to learn how to paint with colorful microbes. With guidance from the RAIN Science Team, you will be able to create your very own work of living art!
*If you are under age 17, please bring your parent/guardian with you to the event!
Let your creative juices flow as the art you create will be eligible to enter ASM’s Agar Art contest with prizes up to $200! More details can be found at www.asm.org/agarart.
SIGN UP HERE

ChuSeok Korean Festival
2019-09-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 98409, United States

9th Annual Walk to Prevent Homelessness
2019-09-28 | Wright Park
Help support the St Vincent de Paul Homelessness Prevention & Basic Needs Program. Be an advocate for our neighbors in need and those less fortunate in Pierce County. Register as a Walk, Create a Team or Join a Conference. All are Welcome!

FAFSA & WASFA Filing Begins
2019-10-01 | WA
Filing begins today for FAFSA/WASFA. The sooner students file, the better their chances for aid. Please visit your high school Career Center for more information

Tacoma High School Student Volunteer Fair
2019-10-01 12:00 - 17:00 | Peoples Community Center, 1602 MLK Jr. Way, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Tacoma Students and Community Partners,
You are invited to attend the Tacoma High School Student Volunteer Fair on Oct 1 from 12-5 pm! This event will feature 501c3 non-profits and govt. agencies with volunteer opportunities in the Tacoma area suitable for high school students.
Through engaging students in volunteer work, we help them develop professional skills while fostering a sense of citizenship and stewardship. Thank you for attending, we look forward to seeing you there!
Questions can be directed to Brady Bekker, bbekker@tacoma.k12.wa.us

FAFSA/WASFA Completion Workshop
2019-10-01 17:30 - 19:30 | WA
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