Tambark Creek Principal Newsletter

From the Principal’s Desk – November 2025

Dear Tambark Creek Families,

I hope this message finds you well! Thank you to all who attended your child’s conference this week. These meetings are an important part of your child’s educational journey. Partnering with your child’s teacher helps ensure that we are supporting their academic, social, and emotional growth. I truly enjoyed visiting several conferences and appreciate the time, care, and dedication our families put into supporting their children’s learning.

As a reminder, students should be in their teacher’s line in the undercover area NO LATER THAN 9:10 a.m. each morning. Please allow extra time in the morning to help your child arrive on time—consistent attendance is essential to their success and growth.

We have also noticed some students riding electric scooters to school. Please know that electric scooters and bikes are not permitted on campus, and that students riding bicycles must wear helmets for safety.

Looking ahead, there will be no school on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day, and no school from November 26th through November 28th for Thanksgiving Break.

I wish all of our families a joyful and restful Thanksgiving holiday. May this time be filled with family, friends, and meaningful memories.

Warmly,

Mrs. O'Connor-Weaver

Kelso’s Choices (from the Kelso’s Choice Conflict Management Curriculum) is a tool we use to help students solve small problems. This month Nicole Eells had the pleasure of teaching our Kindergarten students Kelso’s choices for the first time!

Students learned:

• The difference between a “small” problem (annoying) and a “big” (dangerous/hurtful) problem.
• They are smart enough to solve small problems themselves.
• When the problem is big it is important to ask an adult for help.

Kelso the Frog teaches students nine strategies for how to solve problems (as depicted in the picture.) They learn that if they try two choices and neither works, to ask an adult for help. All our students are encouraged to use these ideas to solve small problems (especially at recess.) Please use the picture to reinforce these Kelso’s Choices at home.

Thank you,

Nicole Eells neells@everettsd.org

Shari Thompson sthompson@everettsd.org

Dear Mountain Lion Families,

October was full of fun and community spirit — thank you for making it such a success! Our Glow Dance was a hit, and it was wonderful to see so many students and families light up the night. Huge thanks to our volunteers and staff who made it all possible.

🧠 Supporting Student Wellbeing: Mental Health Talk
The PTSA is excited to host our first-ever Mental Health Expert Talk on Friday, November 7, from 6–7 PM in the TCE Library (and online). Our topic, “Effective Parental Strategies for Emotional Resilience,” will be led by guest speaker Runjhun Pandit, a licensed mental health therapist. RSVP for the event now!

🎨 Reflections Art Program
The Reflections Program is still accepting entries! This year’s theme is “I Belong.” Students can submit artwork in categories such as Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, and Music Composition. The deadline is November 12. Learn more and submit entries here: PTA Reflections – “I Belong.”

🏆 Reflections Theme Search for 2027–2028
We’re looking for the next Reflections Theme for the 2027–2028 school year! Submit your idea by November 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM for a chance to win $100 and have your theme featured at the National PTA Convention. Submit your idea here.

💻 PTSA Membership Meeting
Stay connected and informed! Our next PTSA Membership Meeting will be held via Zoom.
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM Pacific Time

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86048831154?pwd=ljYC07qEcPG3LWqz7YD2qtFZYRvV53.1

• Meeting ID: 860 4883 1154

• Passcode: 977886

📚 Fall Book Fair Volunteers Needed!
Our Fall Book Fair is coming up November 12–14, and we can’t wait to turn the library into a wonderland of books! To make it all happen, we’re looking for volunteers to help with setup on Friday, November 10. If you’re available to lend a hand, we’d be so grateful. It’s a fun way to get involved and help create a magical experience for our students. Sign up here!

🏎️ Join the PTSA Pit Crew!
Whether you’re activating or reactivating your 2025–2026 membership, every member helps fuel the programs, events, and classroom support that make Tambark Creek Elementary shine.

Membership perks include:

• Weekly PTSA email updates

• Discounts from National & State PTA partners (like Great Wolf Lodge & Silverwood)

• Fully tax-deductible enrollment

👉 Activate or reactivate today: tambarkcreekptsa.givebacks.com/shop

If you have photos from the Glow Dance or any other school events this year, we’d love to consider them for the yearbook! Please send your pictures to yearbook@tambarkcreekptsa.org. Remember to include the name and grade level of any students featured in your photos. If your photos include students other than your own, please be sure to get permission from their parents before submitting.

Stay connected with us for the latest news and ways to get involved!

• Website: www.tambarkcreekptsa.org

• Facebook: facebook.com/TambarkCreekPTSA

• Instagram: @tambarkcreekptsa

With gratitude,
Omnia Elgoodah
President, Tambark Creek PTSA 7.3.12

Our lost and found is overflowing with coats, hoodies and water bottles! Please encourage your student to look for lost items. All items will be donated on the last day before winter break. Parents you may stop by before or after school to check for missing items.