Hi friends!
Am I the only one feeling like this month may never end? The dark, the cold, the Covid anxiety, the general ennui from my kids… let’s just say I’m daydreaming of a beach vacation.
Anyway! Thanks to everyone who showed up to our January Site Council meeting. If you weren’t able to attend, you can read the minutes of that meeting here (and save the date for the next one, Feb. 8 at 6:30pm). We had a really wonderful, productive discussion in small groups about what it would/could/should look like to have a single unified parent group next year, rather than TCPG/Site Council and TC-PTA the way we exist now. This was only the first stage of what will surely be an ongoing discussion—ultimately, my hope is that we can create a functional, joyful caregiver community, in which all families can find connection and purpose as we work towards building a welcoming, wonderful environment for our students. I’m working closely with Principal Gerrit Kischner and TC-PTA President Michele Campbell to make sure we move forward with intention, and create opportunities to hear from all families. Another opportunity to discuss this will happen tomorrow (Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 6:30pm) in a listening session hosted by TC-PTA. If you’d like to attend, the Zoom link can be found here. And if you’d like to share your views with me personally, please email and we can set up a time to chat: chair@thorntoncreek.org.
Wishing all who celebrate a happy Lunar New Year next week!
In partnership and community,
Chelsea Lin (she/her)
Chair of TCPG and Site Council
