MARCH
- Tues. 3/8 - 6:30-8:30pm Site Council Meeting Join us!
- Tues. 3/15, 7-9pm - Special Education PTSA general meeting (link)
- Thurs. 3/17, End of 2nd Trimester
- Sun. 3/27, Landscaping Work Party (link)
APRIL
- 4/11 - 4/15 No School, Spring Break
- Tues. 4/19 - 6:30-8:30pm Site Council Meeting Join us!
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From Thornton Creek Site Council |
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Hi, friends!
I hope you all had a restorative, rejuvenating mid-winter break (or at least managed to do your job with your kids home 24 hours a day). Somehow, it's already time for our March Site Council meeting—please join us next Tuesday, March 8, 6:30-8:30pm on Zoom. Agenda is here; minutes from February can be read here. This month, we've got some really important topics to cover related to the school budget and requests for supplemental funds from TCPG, and I really hope you'll join us to make your voice heard. Hope to see you there!
In partnership and collaboration,
Chelsea Lin (she/her)
Chair of TCPG and Site Council
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Health and Safety Info and Reminders for the School Community |
Governor Inslee has announced that as of March 12, the state’s indoor mask mandate will be lifted, 9 days earlier than planned, based on current guidance from the CDC. King County is currently classified as a low transmission area. Businesses and local governments may still require masks if they choose and individuals may choose to wear masks based on comfort levels.
Masks at school
SPS is aware of Governor Inslee’s plan to lift the mask mandate. However, until further notice, the mask mandate remains in place in schools for now. All students, staff and visitors must continue to wear masks while they are indoors and outdoors at SPS buildings. In addition, masks must continue to be worn on buses. Follow the most current guidance on mask requirements in school here.
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.
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.
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 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?
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Did you miss the March 6th Landscaping work party? Not to worry! You have several more opportunities to join. 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!
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From the Communications Committee (From 2/18) |
Do you need a break? Take a few minutes to read the latest from the 5th graders' "Interview Squad" and get to know Sarah Fulton, our dedicated Front Office Assistant.
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Wedgwood Coop Preschool is now enrolling for the 2022-23 school year! Join us on March 12, 10-11am to meet our teacher and tour our classroom. Wedgwood uses play-based learning for ages 1-5 and includes ongoing parent education from experts who can help destress your parenting. We really are a community with our cooperative approach. Many of our families have found lifelong friends at Wedgwood. We are located at 8208 18th Ave NE in Seattle, and you can find more info at wedgwoodcoop.org. Hope to see you soon! |
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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.
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Thank You Teachers
As parents dream about once again being able to volunteer in classrooms, on field trips and for school events, we reflect on how special it is to be able to work alongside the teachers who work their incredible TC magic that makes our school so great. Thank you!
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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! |
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Quick Links and Information |
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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.
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Site Council Officers:
Chelsea Lin, Chair
(unfilled), Vice-Chair
Roddy Theobald, Treasurer
Jessica Prince, Secretary
Text THORNTONCREEK to 22828
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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
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