That said, we’re still very much looking for my successor(s) to take on the role of chair next year. I know someone out there is questioning whether or not they’re the right fit for this, and the answer is YES. This role has taught me an unbelievable amount about the importance of community, conflict resolution, creative problem solving, partnership and collaboration. Please reach out if you’re curious about learning more: chair@thorntoncreek.org.

Please make time in your overloaded schedules for a super important community meeting taking place this Thursday, June 9, 7-8:30pm. Gerrit will send further details, but the overarching theme will be discussing the data gathered by both the survey and through the listening sessions, in order to best understand our culture and climate at TC now, and envision where we want it to grow and blossom in years to come. 

Also, Tuesday, June 14, is this school year’s last Site Council meeting, and it’s perhaps our most important meeting of the year. (Join on Zoom, 6:30-8:30pm, here, and please let me know if you’d like anything added to the agenda). This is the meeting in which our TCPG budget for next school year is voted on—if you’re a caregiver with a student at TC, you are entitled to a vote in this decision. We will see a presentation from our wonderful treasurer Roddy Theobald, and have a robust discussion to answer questions prior to our vote, the aim of which is to reach a consensus for approval. If you cannot make it but wish to vote by proxy, please reach out. (May’s minutes can be found here.)

Thanks to all green-thumbed volunteers, who weeded, mulched and planted throughout the school year, the Thornton Creek gardens and outdoor spaces in tip-top shape! To keep them looking their best, please consider signing your family up to adopt the TC green spaces for one week this summer, showing up two or three times during that week to water the young trees and veggie gardens. The TCPG landscaping crew will get you all set up with specifics once you sign up. 

Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine booster shots are now available for children ages 5 to 11, to be received 5 months after completion of the primary two-dose series. Use this vaccine finder to schedule a visit.

On Saturday, June 11 there will be a Covid vaccine booster clinic at Eckstein Middle School from 12-3 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome.

In these final days of school, if your student is displaying any new symptoms (not caused by another condition) please keep them home! Email Nurse Twinkle and notify the office if your student tests positive for Covid.

If you'd like to order a PCR lab test, use the following link and email the office.

You can also email the office if you would like to have two boxes of Covid tests sent home with your student.

https://www.covidtests.gov and https://www.sayyescovidhometest.org

King County COVID-19 Dashboard

King County COVID-19 free testing locations link

Email us: safety@thorntoncreek.org

Thank you for investing in your kids' school! Your support is so very needed and appreciated. In recent years, it's been harder and harder to find parents who are willing to step up. We can't do it without you, so thank you for keeping a good thing going! We can't wait to see what you bring to the table!

A special welcome to rising 6th graders who will be attending Eckstein Middle School in the fall. We invite you to join the Eckstein Middle School Family Forum | Facebook. This group was formed by parents to share information and support new families in navigating Eckstein Middle School. Over the summer, we will host casual meet-ups for families and be available to answer questions! Please join us!