Thornton Creek Digest

Happy Friday TC Community!

As we move further into May, it is hard to believe we are already in the home stretch of the school year! There is so much joy, growth, and celebration packed into these final weeks, and we are so excited to soak in all the magic that comes with the end of the school year.

As we look ahead to next week, I want to share that we will have a community meeting on Tuesday, May 19th from 6:00–7:30 p.m. I will be partnering with TCPG to lead our community meeting followed by the TCPG budget review meeting that will include up-to-date fundraising information and current funds raised. We are so grateful for the many ways our community continues to support Thornton Creek, and we hope you will join us to learn more and ask any questions you might have. Please note that this is an adult-only meeting and childcare will be provided!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and hopefully some sunshine along the way!

Warmly,

Jen Everman

May

• Tues 19 | Community Meeting with Jen Everman + TCPG Budget Meeting | 6-7:30 p.m. | Childcare will be provided if needed
• Wed 20 | Morning Assembly | 2nd & 3rd Grades Expedition & Music Sharing | Parents welcome
• Mon 25 | Memorial Day | No School
• Mon 25 | Landscape Work Party | 9-12 p.m. | Sign up to help at the landscape work party!
• Thurs 28 | Last day to Order Yearbooks | Here's the link

June

• Thurs 4 | Morning Assembly | Rooms 1, 11 and 21 (Distinct classrooms) + 4th Grade Expedition & Music Sharing | Parents welcome
• Thurs 4 | Expedition Night | 6 p.m.
• Sun 7 | Landscape Work Party | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Sign up to help at the landscape work party!
• Tues 9 | Thornton Creek Parent Group Annual Meeting | 6:30 PM
• Tues-Thurs 9-11 | 5th Grade Panels | Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities
• Fri 12 | All library books are due
• Fri 12 | Field Day | Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities
• Wed 17 | Moving Up Ceremony 8:30 a.m. | Parents welcome | 4th Grade family volunteers needed
• Wed 17 | Last Day of School | Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.

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Please do not park, or sit in your car, in a way that blocks access to ramps or prevents a wheelchair from entering or exiting a vehicle. We have ramps at all of our drop-off / load-in locations. Thank you for your important support.

Yearbook orders are happening now through Thursday, May 28th. Here's the link to purchase a yearbook for your student(s). If you are able, please consider donating a yearbook as well. Your donation will help us ensure that every student will receive a yearbook. Thank you.

The end of the year is so near! That means library services are shutting down in a few weeks, so here’s your heads up! Final library classes and student book checkouts are on May 29th. All books should be returned no later than Friday, June 12 -- but earlier is super helpful! Thank you.

Kristen needs help in the library every morning to get books checked in and returned to shelves. This is usually from 8:00-9:00 and may include helping with the first class of the day. Please fill this out if you will be a new-to-the-library volunteer: New library volunteer 2026-2027 – Fill out form

We’re looking for volunteers to help with our 5th grade moving-up ceremony on Wednesday, June 17th. If you're available to lend a hand, please sign up! If you have any questions, please contact Sterling Maximo at volunteer@thorntoncreekparentgroup.org. Thank you so much!

We will need summer watering help to keep our young trees healthy and thriving. Trees will need to be watered two to three times during your assigned week. The TC Parent Group landscaping crew will provide all the information you will need once you sign up.

Volunteer to water:

• Parking Lot + Rain Garden/Library Patio
• Playground

Questions? Feel free to reach out to volunteers Jana Dilley (janadilley@gmail.com) or Sarah Stempski (sarahstempski@gmail.com)

If your student will not be attending Seattle Public Schools during the 2026-2027 school year please fill out this form. Additionally, email Shannon Westerman in the office. smwesterman@seattleschools.org

• Currently | Current participant and siblings of current participants (including incoming kindergarteners with siblings already in the program)
• Tuesday, May 19th | All Thornton Creek students

Kid's Time currently has space for 98 students and is working with its licenser to increase enrollment capacity. If you are unable to secure a spot on your registration date, you are encouraged to join the waitlist.

Additional after-care options can be found on our website.

Kindergarten and Distinct Classrooms went to the zoo!