Issue: #22
March 7, 2016
This Week:
Tuesday 3/8: Site Council Meeting 7 p.m.
Wednesday 3/9: Science Fair, 6:30 p.m.
Only a handful of seats left!
by Lissa Amato - lissama@gmail.com
  
We are almost SOLD OUT for the best party of the year!  Get your tickets before it is too late!    Buy now!

SCHOOL . COMMUNITY . TOGETHER

WE ARE ONE!
From Your Principal
News from Your Principal 
by John Miner - jminer@seattleschools.org
  
New Parent Tours
The last of our new parent tours ended last week. First of all I want to thank Emily Wong and Jennifer McDowell for organizing the tours again this year.  They did a fabulous job organizing printed materials for new parents, training parent docents, and scheduling building tours.  The total numbers of parents interested in assignment at Thornton Creek continues to amaze me.  I'm certain the interest in our program remains high because of the outstanding staff at Thornton Creek. It was a pleasure to meet with parents again this year to be reminded what an valuable resource Thornton Creek is in Seattle Public Schools.
 
SPS Budget
Parents, staff and I will be working on next year's District budget during March. I will write an update on key information for the newsletter each week. With the District budget just released, the most notable information is our addition of a fourth Kindergarten and First grade, as well as the addition of a special education pre-K program. Stay tuned for more detail.
From the Office
Office News
by Jennifer Evans  - jevans@seattleschools.org
 
Special Ed Families - Lost and Found item
If you are missing a black 7"x9" 3 ring binder with a hand strap and laminated small cards with Velcro pieces on back please call the office.
Safety Issue, Parents and friends of Thornton Creek
by Jennifer Evans  - jevans@seattleschools.org
 
Please be sure to close and latch all gates as you enter or leave school property each time you visit.  As you can imagine, with so many people coming and going all the time we could employ at least 3 full time gate keepers! A small amount of help will go a long way in keeping your school staff sane and comfort to any parent with a child that might wander out to know that we are all invested in keeping all students safe!  Thank you!
March Lunch Menu
by Jennifer Evans  - jevans@seattleschools.org
From the Library
From the Library
by Virginia Allemann - vaallemann@seattleschools.org

Woo hoo! Thornton Creek Global Reading Challenge Team "The Book Thieves" advanced from the Semi-Final round on March 3 and will participate in the All City Final on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 pm at the Central Seattle Public Library!

Our kids have worked so hard and we are so proud of them!

This is our first year participating in the Global Reading Challenge so it is particularly exciting to have made such a great showing.

Come out and support our team at the Central Library on the evening of March 22, 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30.

Interested in what ten books they know like the back of their hand?

How Tia Lola Saved the Summer by Julia Alvarez
The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
Tua and the Elephant by R.P. Harris
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Heart of A Samurai by Margi Preus
Saving Kabul Corner by N.H. Senzai 
Hana's Suitcase on Stage by Karen Levine
P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Williams-Garcia
El Deafo by Cece Bell

All our amazing Global Reading Challenge participants (almost 5o kids!) will celebrate with a cookie party at 12:30 (after a solid lunch) on March 11 in the library. If you can help provide cookies, please let Ginny know!
From Site Council
Site Council Meeting, Tuesday March 8th at 7pm in the Library
by Stacy Earlywine- stacy.earlywine@gmail.com 

We'll be showing a brief film that spotlights our SpEd program and students, presenting a "Teacher Talk" on Testing (always a hot topic!), hearing from Principal John and more!

Come find out what's going on behind the scenes at TC!

The March meeting agenda can be found here.
Thank You Landscaping Crew!
by Stacy Earlywine- stacy.earlywine@gmail.com 

Landscaping Party crew...  Thank you for your work in beautifying our school!  What a day for a work party!
Congrats to the Thornton Creek Archery Team!
by Stacy Earlywine- stacy.earlywine@gmail.com 

Congrats to the Thornton Creek Archery Team who showed great sportsmanship and skill at the tournament held in the TC gym on Saturday.  Next up... the State Championship in Ellensburg, WA!  Our archers will represent Thornton Creek in just two weeks.  If you see them, give them a high five... they've all been working hard and doing amazing.  Thank you Sue, Jim and Theo for leading our team.

Parent Group
Mark Your Calendars for the Science Fair!
by Pat Boyle- patboyle@gmail.com

The Thornton Creek Science Fair is scheduled for Wed, March 9 from 6:00-8:30pm in the cafeteria.  More than 65 students have signed up to exhibit. More details are available at: http://tcsciencefair.blogspot.com.
Parent Group Fundraising
Auction Volunteers Needed
by Hee Jung heejungkimbel@gmail.com

The auction is only 4 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 Music Marathon

On Tuesday, March 15th, Nathan Hale High School (NHHS) music students will be performing in a 12-hour Music Marathon to help raise money for our music program. Orchestra, choirs, wind ensemble, vocal jazz and jazz band classes, as well as solos, small groups and combos will all be making music and performing throughout the day. Donations to the Music Marathon help fund this year's activities, including equipment, scores and supplies, and financial assistance for trips and lessons. These donations provide critical support for our high quality music program at NHHS.  Donors can participate at THREE DIFFERENT LEVELS and  can pay with CASH, CHECKS payable to NHMB, or CREDIT CARD via the "DONATE" button at  https://nhhsmusicdept.wordpress.com

The Music Marathon will take place at NHHS, 10750 30th AVE NE, from 8:40 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. The day will come to a close with a special Young Musicians Concert with Walking Tacos dinner (for eligible donors) from 6:40 to 8:40 p.m. in the NHHS Commons. 

Questions? Please contact: Camille Settle at settle@comcast.net or (206) 715-4574
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In This Issue
From Your Principal
Office Updates
Safety Issue
March Lunch Menu
From the Library
Site Council
Science Fair
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

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

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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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