March 21, 2022
Upcoming Events
MARCH
  • Sun. 3/27, Landscaping Work Party, 9am- (link)

APRIL
  • 4/11 - 4/15 No School, Spring Break
  • Tues. 4/19 - 6:30pm-8:30pm Site Council Meeting Join us!
  • Tues. 4/19 - 7pm-9pm Special Education PTSA meeting (link)
  • Sun. 4/24, Landscaping Work Party, 1-4pm (link)
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From Thornton Creek Site Council
Message From the Chair
Hi friends!

This week has been a big adjustment for all of us—after two years of big adjustments. Thanks to the teachers for helping uphold family choices in this new mask-optional environment. And I hope we continue to have grace for a variance of decisions in our community.

Thanks to everyone who joined our March Site Council meeting last week! If you weren't able to make it but would like to view the minutes, you can find those here. We had what I felt to be a very respectful, dynamic conversation around the school budget, and what TCPG's role is when it comes to funding gaps in district allocations. Please bookmark your calendar now for the next Site Council meeting on Tuesday, April 19 (a week late due to spring break), as we continue our important budget conversations for the spring!

In partnership and community,
Chelsea Lin (she/her)
Chair of TCPG and Site Council 
Landscaping Time!
Come enjoy spring, reconnect with other TC families, and help keep TC's landscape wonderful by joining us at an upcoming landscape work party. We will be covering beds with wood chips (mulching) in the rain garden / library patio area first and then moving to weeding and mulching near the front door and parking lot area. Upcoming days and times are:

  • Sunday, March 27 - 9am-12pm
  • Sunday, April 24 - 1pm-4pm
  • Saturday, May 14 - 9am-12pm

See more examples of our work on the TC landscape on our TCPG website.

Thank you for making a difference at Thornton Creek!
Get Ready for Bike Everywhere Month!

May is Bike Everywhere month and we will begin preparations by welcoming the Bike Fairy back to Thornton Creek! Beginning April 22nd and continuing through through May 27th (Fridays only) the Bike Fairy will install safety light sets on any bicycle parked at Thornton Creek (generally 30 minutes after class start). While supplies last, and again Fridays only.

We will also be coordinating Bike Trains, groups of riders to help less experienced riders gain comfort riding to school. Strength in numbers! This will hopefully begin April 22nd, watch for more information soon.

Finally, May 20th is National Bike to School Day and we hope to have free quick tune-ups courtesy of a local bike shop. This is not confirmed yet so stay tuned.

Get your bike out of storage, inflate your tires, clean and lube your chain, and get ready to roll!

Sincerely,
The Bike Fairy
Health and Safety Info and Reminders for the School Community
Masks at school
As of March 14, masks are optional for staff and students at Seattle public schools. Families are encouraged to discuss together what feels right for your student and to respect the choices of others. Check out SPS guidance and FAQs at this SPS page.

Attendance and Illness
If your student is displaying any new symptoms (not caused by another condition) please keep your student home. Take a look at the symptoms guidelines.
Email Nurse Twinkle and notify the office.
Check out all of the updated SPS protocols for Covid exposure and what to do if your child has symptom(s) of Covid.

Covid Testing
Rapid antigen tests are available to students until supplies are depleted. To register your student for a Rapid Test please sign up here.
PCR tests are currently available for students who are experiencing symptoms. Please register here. 

Families can order At-Home tests (rapid antigen) from the following sites:

SPS Quarantine Requirements
All people with Covid (with or without symptoms) need to isolate for at least 5 days from a positive test. Follow here for the latest quarantine requirements if your student has tested positive for Covid. Per SPS and Public Health guidelines, students who are: a close contact of someone who is COVID-19 positive, have submitted proof of vaccine status and are symptom free do not need to quarantine.

Seattle Public School Links
Safety during the 2021-2022 school year

Seattle and King County Public Health Community Links
King County COVID-19 Dashboard
King County COVID-19 outcomes by vaccination status
King County Schools COVID-19 Response Toolkit
King County COVID-19 free testing locations link
 
Here’s to a Happy and Healthy 2022!
Erica Seddig and Courtney Bell
Safety and Health Committee Co-Chairs
Questions? Concerns?
Thank You Volunteers!

Thanks to those who've lent their green thumbs to restore TC's landscape over the last year, and to those who've completed all the required paperwork so you can volunteer at the school as opportunities arise! Working together, parents, teachers and staff, is just the best. Thanks!
From the Community
Introducing K-2 Lacrosse Development Program
We are excited to announce the first season of the North Seattle K-2 lacrosse development program!
 
Our goal is to teach new players the fundamentals of lacrosse in a fun and supportive environment with a focus on building players’ confidence at every level. Our parent volunteer coaches will teach the basics of passing, catching, scooping, and cradling. Practices will consist of drills with fun games to keep the pace moving and to put the newfound skills into practice.  
 
This 6-week program consists of a weekly practice and up to two scrimmages.
 
Registration Fee: $100
Season Dates: April 18th - May 28th. 
Practice Location: Eckstein Middle School
 
Equipment needed: Full gear (chest pads, gloves, elbow pads, helmet, lacrosse stick and mouth guard)
 
We offer a limited number of half and full scholarships each season. Please contact the Registrar at nslaxpresident@gmail.com for more details and to request a scholarship.
 
As a community based club and our first K-2 season, we are looking for parents interested in volunteering their time to coach or pitch in at practice. If you're interested, please reach out to Kate Sipperly, nslaxpresident@gmail.com for more details. 
We have a tradition at our school of saying "thank you." If you would like to submit a thank-you note, send an email to submit-news@thorntoncreek.org. Thank you!
Quick Links and Information
Thornton Creek Is a Box Tops for Education School. Look for new BLUE Box Top coupons on products (e.g. Cascadian Farm cereal), and then just scan your receipt. Get the app at BTFE.com.
Our Office Depot School ID# is: 70107343. Purchases of school and office supplies at Office Depot will return a 5% credit to Thornton Creek. www.officedepot.com/a/content/back-to-school/5percent/
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Site Council Officers:
Chelsea Lin, Chair
(unfilled), Vice-Chair
Roddy Theobald, Treasurer
Jessica Prince, Secretary




Text THORNTONCREEK to 22828

Tel.: 206-252-5300
Fax: 206-252-5301

Principal: Gerrit Kischner
Asst. Principal: Laurie Miller

Bell Times:
Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri
7:55am to 2:25pm

Wednesday
7:55am to 1:10pm

Attendance
Call 206-252-5304, or e-mail the office.