Issue: #20
February 22, 2016
This Week:
Tuesday 2/23 - School Tour (6 - 8pm)
Thursday 2/25 - School Tour (9:30 - 11:30am)
Last Chance For Early Bird Pricing!!
by Lissa Amato - lissama@gmail.com
 
Just about a week left to get early bird pricing! Ticket prices will go up March 1st!  Buy now!

This year's auction will be Friday, March 25th at 5:00 p.m. at the gorgeous Club Husky at Husky Stadium!

Don't miss out!
       
                                           WE ARE ONE!
From Your Principal
News from Your Principal 
by John Miner - jminer@seattleschools.org
  
Professional Development for newly hired staff
As staff continues to prepare for our move to the new school and the growth of teaching staff, I want to thank parents for their generous support of vital professional development for new staff.  Training in "Responsive Classroom," "Handwriting Without Tears", and "Expeditionary Learning" are essential core skills for new teaching staff.

As we hire new staff this Spring, supporting them to access professional development training next summer will ensure their preparation as they join this dynamic community.
  
Preparing our building for a move
All of us have likely moved homes at least once in our lives.  Thornton Creek continues to prepare to move into its new home.  As schedules are firmed, I hope that families will be able to help their child's teacher with packing up classrooms and preparing us to move.  School-wide jobs that lie ahead are packing up of our library, art studio and gym.  We would appreciate school families helping with these larger packing efforts.

Later this Spring, storage containers will arrive on site to store packed boxes through the summer.  I will ask teachers to schedule parent packing parties with their families.  Please keep an eye out for that notice from your teacher.
  
Thornton Creek Student Scientists
We have another terrific evening upcoming in early March.  Pat Boyle and Tracy Fuentes are the parent leads again this year for our annual student Science Fair.  
The Thornton Creek Science Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9 from 6-8:30 in the cafeteria.  Look for information and signups are in the newsletter.  40 student scientists have already signed up-come join us for this evening of imagination and invention.

There are 4 categories of project:  Collection, Invention, Experiment or Research Project, so almost any type of project fits.

There will be a mentoring session this coming Wednesday in the library from 6:00-8:00 pm to help with projects and get ready for the fair.

Check the newsletter for more info and where to sign up, or contact patboyle@gmail.com or tracyfuentes@gmail.com.
From the Office
Office News
by Jennifer Evans  - jevans@seattleschools.org
 
Student Verification Sheets
Parents, you should be seeing a paper copy of your child's Student Verification Form coming home.  We began sending them on 2/8.  Please review it, make any changes that need to be updated and return the form to school as soon as possible.  Please be sure your address and phone numbers are correct and review your emergency contacts.  If there are no corrections, you can sign and date the form and return it so we know you looked it over.

Thank you so much, Jenny and Cindy
Final School & Program Tours and Open House
by Emily Wong - emily.seattle@gmail.com
Jennifer McDowell -  jenniferwisemcdowell@hotmail.com
Co-Chairs Hiring and Recruitment Committee 

The final dates for prospective families to see what our school and community are all about are this wee:
  • Tuesday Feb. 23rd from 6pm - 8pm - open house & tour
  • Thursday Feb. 25th at 9:30 am - tour (can last up to 2 hours)
There are two ways for you to get involved:   
  1. Volunteer!  We need parent volunteers to assist creating a welcoming and informative environment for prospective families.
  2. Spread the word!  If you know families who are looking for a great school, let them know about Thornton Creek and the upcoming tours and open house.  You can always refer them to our website.
If you are interested in helping out, please contact Emily or Jennifer.
Parent Group
Yearbook 5th Grade Baby Photos and Slide Show Photos
by Anna Farr - yearbook@thorntoncreek.org

If you have a 5th grader please email me at least one baby photo for the yearbook Guess Who pages and up to 10 photos for the age progression 5th grade segment of the annual slideshow.  Photos can be jpg, png, RAW, however you have them, but digital is much preferred over scanning and returning photos.  Email photos to yearbook@thorntoncreek.org or email me to setup photo drop off if you don't have digital copies. 
Parent Group Fundraising
Auction Volunteers Needed
by Hee Jung heejungkimbel@gmail.com

The auction is only 5 weeks away! 
There are still many positions that needs to be filled.  Please consider volunteering for this important event.  

This week's featured volunteer positions:

4:30 - 8:00 p.m. Guest Check in/ Registration: 
Give auction catalog, name tags, bidder signs to bidder; direct bidder to auction items/seating area; process bidder registration in Readysetauction data system; enter purchase data from silent and live auction into Readysetauction system.

8:00 - 10:30p.m. Guest Check-Out:
At the start of shift, enter purchase data from silent and live auction into Readysetauction system; process bidder check-out via computer; direct bidder to merchandise pick-up area.

Make the night even more fun by volunteering together with a friend!  

Detailed job descriptions: http://thorntoncreek.org/auction/volunteer

Please sign up using the Signup Genius:
 http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e45a5af2aa7f49-2015 
District Approved Communications to Families
Please Note: Information below is not specifically endorsed by the school, nor have they been vetted by school staff.
Advertising Review/Approval Process

Per Seattle Public School Board Policy, outside materials must be approved before being distributed. The materials must meet district criteria, be approved by the Office of Public Affairs, and must be pre-printed and delivered to the school with the approval form attached.

 

You can find details regarding the review/approval process here. All requests to include information in the Thornton Creek Newsletter should be submitted via this process. 

Nathan Hale Live Jazz Night

Thursday, February 25, Nathan Hale Performing Arts Center (PAC), 7:30 pm:  Jazz Band, Vocal Jazz, and Jazz Combo with baked treats, banh mi (delicious Vietnamese sandwiches) and hot drinks available by cash/check donation.  LIVE MUSIC and delicious food with friends and family!  You won't want to miss this evening of swinging musical excellence under the direction of Dan Rowe and Evan Norberg. Free.
Hazel Wolf Tour Dates

Weekday morning tours 9-11 a.m.:
- Monday February 29th

Weekday evening tours 6-8 p.m.:
- Wednesday February 24th
 
No RSVP necessary. 
Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment is Feb. 17 - March 1. New kindergarten families will have the best chance of being assigned to a school outside their attendance area if Choice forms are returned during this window. May 31 is the final deadline for current students to request a different school. Kindergarten Admissions Nights will be held in each of the district's five regions beginning in January. Please see the flier for more information.
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In This Issue
Auction Tickets
From Your Principal
Office Updates
School Tours & Open House
Yearbook
Auction Volunteers Needed
District Approved Communications
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CALENDAR 

The 2015-16 Seattle Schools Calendar (in PDF format) can be found here.   
 
Thornton Creek calendar can be found here

February 23
Thornton Creek Tour 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

February 25
Thornton Creek Tour 9:30-11:30 a.m.

March 8
Site Council Meeting 7 p.m.

March 9
Science Fair 6:30 p.m.

March 17
Family Dance Night 6:30 p.m.

March 23
2-hour early release

March 25
Auction 5 p.m.

March 31
Class Picture Day

April 5
Site Council Meeting

April 11-15
Spring Break

May 3
Teacher Appreciation Day

May 10
Site Council Meeting

May 16-19
Spring Book Fair

May 19
Athletic Skills & Art Show Night

May 26
ELOB Exhibition Night

May 30
Memorial Day - No School

Quick Links


Site Council Information & Meeting Minutes
  
  
  
The Source Children's
Library accounts
Thornton Creek is a Box Tops for Education School

 

Thornton Creek Elementary is a Box Tops for Education school! Look for pink Box Top coupons on products you have at home (e.g. Cascadian Farm cereal), then just clip and drop them in the collection basket just inside the front door of the school. For coupon information, go to:  

www.boxtops4education.com 

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