Issue: #1
September 12, 2016
This Week:
Welcome Back!
Monday, 9/12: Kindergarten first day of school
Tuesday, 9/13: Site Council Meeting
Welcome Back!

We hope everyone had a safe and fantastic summer! Welcome back to school!
From the Office
Thank you!

Thank you for all your help and support during the big move! We couldn't have done it without you. Your patience last week was incredible and so much appreciated. We are settling in and gearing up for a great year in our new home! 
Advanced Learning

The application window for Advanced Learning is now open and applications can be made now. All applications must be in the system by October 8th. Please don't delay if you are interested in pursuing Advanced Learning for your child. For further information, go to the Seattle Public Schools website and scroll down to the Advanced Learning link. All applications must be made on line. If you need the use of a computer for this purpose please call the office, 252-5300 to make arrangements.
Daily schedule for 2016-2017

Please note the 2016-2017 schedule below:
- Students can begin to arrive at 7:40 
- First bell is 7:50 am
- 2nd bell is 7:55 am
- End of day is 2:05 pm
- Buses depart at 2:15 pm
From the Library
Greetings from the Mary Cooper Library at Thornton Creek!
by Virginia Allemann - vaallemann@seattleschools.org
 
We have a beautiful new library, full of light and full of print books. Capital projects allows for a huge injection of funds to libraries. We have received over $60,000 of new print books! We will have new laptops, tablet devices for catalog searching, and many new ebooks.

The big question: when will the library be open?
 
Answer:  A very unsatisfying, "we're not sure." Casework has not arrived, although we are told it might be here soon. The reading nook (not sure what we will end up calling it) needs additional finishing on the woodwork and it will not be open immediately. I am working on an alternative setup for work with younger children.
 
Please do stop by, say hi, and take a look around. I will check out books after school until I can bring full groups into the library, which I hope will happen next week.
 
To families new to our community, welcome! I will be having library orientation sessions later in September when things are a little bit more "ready for prime time." Until then, let me know if you would like to have a library account set up so you can borrow books.
From Site Council
Site Council Meeting - September 13th, 7pm in the School Commons
by Stacy Earlywine - stacylynn12@yahoo.com

Welcome families! Please join us for our first Site Council meeting of the year.Site Council is Thornton Creek's version of a PTA.  We meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7pm. 
 
We'll discuss our big picture plans and goals for the year, hear an update from Principal John and answer your questions about how you can help make this year amazing! We have a few critical roles left to fill and many, many smaller supporting roles.  We look forward to seeing you there! 
Family Picnic Rescheduled!

Due to the delay in opening the new playground, we've rescheduled the Family Picnic.  It will now be held on Sept 18th at 1pm. The building will be open for families to walk through. Please bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy social time with other TC families! Look for final details in next week's newsletter.
Nominations for Site Council

Interested in volunteering with Site Council this year?  Know someone who would be a great addition to our team?  We need you!!! Please send your interest or nomination to Stacy at stacylynn12@yahoo.com

After School Enrichment
After School Enrichment Program
TCenrichment@gmail.com

The Fall After School Enrichment (ASE) Program will run October 17 to December 16th. Classes will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.  Please see this website for more information. 

Registration will begin at 9 am on September 19th and run through September 23.  

Are you interested in volunteering  with enrichment, we need you! Email TCenrichment@gmail.com to find out about opportunities.  

Are you interested in observing your child experience fun classes? Secure a guaranteed spot in your child's favorite class and receive a discounted or free class by volunteering to be a parent assistant.  Parent assistant volunteers are needed for several classes, email the ASE Coordinator at TCenrichment@gmail.com to find out more information. 

Scholarships are available!  For priority placement, please submit your request here  by September 14!  

Parent-Group Fundraising
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Save The Date: Thornton Creek Annual Walkathon - September 30, 2016

By Deb Glazer, Jenny Cugier, Barb Reilly
Walkathon Co-chairs

Get ready to break in your new school walking shoes and start off the school year with an enjoyable and healthy activity for the kids! After a year off for the construction of our amazing new building, our annual Parent-Group-Sponsored Walkathon is back! It's a fun and fit fundraiser for everyone. 

On September 30th, the students power up their shoes, walk, roll, or dance with their classmates and prove once again that exercise can be fun! The students set realistic lap goals based on age and developmental ability, and then enjoy themselves as they strive for their personal "best distance" at the Walkathon. All you need to do to support your school is help the kids gather pledges.  The kids have a blast walking to the latest tunes (compliments of our awesome DJ...Alan!!)  while raising money for their school.

This is a fun event for the parent volunteers too, and a great way to meet other parents.  Come help us stamp lap cards, pour lemonade, and encourage the kids.  It's a wonderful opportunity to get your volunteer hours in early and watch your children have a great time as they walk around the field. 

This year, we'd like to raise $40,000 for our school. We hope each family will participate in the Walkathon to the best of their abilities -- every little bit helps!
More information will be provided soon!

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Deb Glazer (debglazer@gmail.com).

Thank you very much for your help!
From the Scrip Table
by Leslie Cary scrip@thorntoncreek.org

Volunteers needed!
Do you drop off or pick up your child at least one day per week? Do you have a few extra minutes to volunteer at that time? Working at the scrip table is a great way to get in your volunteer hours, and see lots of other friendly faces in our community! It only takes about 30-45min of your time. The more we have the table staffed, the more scrip we can sell!

What is scrip?
Scrip are gift cards to the stores where you normally shop. You purchase them at face value, and the Thornton Creek Parent Group keeps a percentage of the sales. It doesn't cost you anything except some advance planning! We hope to have the scrip table staffed before & after school each day. Scrip can also be purchased online (scripzone.com, group ID is 206TCPG). Scrip cards stocked at the table include: Starbucks, PCC, QFC/Fred Meyer, Metropolitan Market, Safeway, Whole Foods, Top Pot Donuts, and several others.

If you would like more information about volunteering or purchasing scrip cards, please contact Leslie Cary at scrip@thorntoncreek.org.
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.
Jane Addams Curriculum Night
The Jane Addams Middle School Curriculum night for 16/17 school year will be Thursday, October 6th @ 7:00 p.m.
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In This Issue
From the Office
From the Library
From Site Council
After School Enrichment
Walkathon
Scrip
Community News
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CALENDAR 

The 2016-17 Seattle Schools Calendar can be found here.   
The Thornton Creek School calendar can be found here.

September 12
Kindergarten first day of school

September 13
Site Council Meeting - 7pm

September 14
ASE Scholarship & Parent Assistant Sign Up Deadline

September 19
ASE Registration Begins

September 22
Back to School Night

September 23
ASE Registration Ends

September 27
Picture Day

September 28
2-hour Early Dismissal

September 30
Walk-A-Thon

October 5
Book It Theatre

October 6
Culture Assembly
Advance Learning Applications Due
Family Skate Night

October 11
Site Council Meeting 7pm

October 14
No School - Teacher Professional Development Day

October 17
ASE Classes Begin

October 26
2-Hour Early Dismissal

October 28
Harvest Festival

October 31
Global Reading Challenge Kick Off
Annual Appeal Kick Off

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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 

Say Thank you

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Thank you SO much to everyone who helped move into the new building! We couldn't have done it without you!
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