Thornton Creek Digest

Happy Friday, TC!

What an incredible Expedition Night we had last night!

I want to give a huge shout out to our students, who dedicated so much time to learning, collaborating, creating, and sharing their work. It was truly inspiring to see the depth of thinking, creativity, and pride reflected throughout the building.

A huge thank you also goes to our teachers and staff, whose hard work and dedication make nights like this possible. These experiences don't happen by accident, and I am so grateful for the care and effort that goes into creating meaningful learning opportunities for our students.

And, of course, thank you to our families for joining us and sharing in the joy. The campus was absolutely buzzing with excitement as students proudly showcased their learning—not only to their own families, but also to younger and older siblings, buddy classes, and friends across the school.

I also realized that I missed an opportunity to formally welcome some of our new Thornton Creek families who joined us last night. We were thrilled to have you there and hope you enjoyed getting a sneak peek into the learning, community, and experiences that make Thornton Creek such a special place. We look forward to welcoming you officially in the fall!

Please join us on Tuesday evening for the Annual TCPG Board Meeting. Details can be found below. The board is excited to share the results of this year's board election, and I am looking forward to sharing a few staffing updates and plans for next year as we begin preparing for another great school year together.

Finally, don't forget about what we hope will become a new Thornton Creek tradition—our Senior Walk! If you know a graduating high school senior who attended Thornton Creek, please encourage them to join us on June 10 at 8:05 AM. Seniors will walk the halls one more time as our current students cheer them on and celebrate this important milestone. Caps and Gowns encouraged! There will then be a chance for the TC Alum to gather and reminisce until 9am or so. We would love the opportunity to welcome them back and recognize all they have accomplished.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Warmly,

Brandee

• Sun 7 | Landscape Work Party | 9 AM -12 PM | Sign up to help at the landscape work party!
• Mon 8 | Instrumental Music Concert | 8:30 AM and 6:30 PM | The Commons
• Tues 9 | Thornton Creek Parent Group Annual Meeting | 6:30 PM
• Wed 10| TC Alumni Senior Walk| 8:05AM
• Tues-Thurs 9-11 | 5th Grade Panels | See below for information and volunteer opportunities
• Fri 12 | All library books are due
• Fri 12 | Field Day | Sign up to help!
• Wed 17 | Moving Up Ceremony 8:30 AM | Parents welcome | 4th Grade family volunteers needed
• Wed 17 | Last Day of School | Dismissal at 1:25 PM, yes 1:25 PM

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It’s nearly time to send our 5th graders off to middle school. First, they’ll participate in one of Thornton Creek’s most beloved traditions: Panels. From June 9 -11, each 5th grader will share what they’ve learned and the passions they’ve discovered during their time at Thornton Creek with a small group of adult community members and teachers (not 5th grade guardians). Panels are an absolute joy and a favorite volunteer opportunity. It takes many volunteers to make them happen! Please sign up below.

For K-4th grade families:

Please sign up here to be a panelist. Time slots range from 50-90 minutes and you can sign up for a few if you'd like. You'll listen attentively to a 10-min presentation and then ask thoughtful questions (don't worry, we've got some to get you started). Listening to our students is just the best. This opportunity is open to current K-4th families, former teachers, former TC families, grandparents, other invested community members, etc.

For 5th grade families:

You can't be a panelist if you have a 5th grader, but you CAN (and hopefully will) sign up to be a parent host (checking kids and panelists in, handing out snacks after, making sure everything runs smoothly). We also need donations of refreshments (juice boxes/sparkling water, chips, granola bars, cookies, fruit like oranges and apples, etc.) for the kids as a treat when they're done. Please sign up for both those roles here.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Chelsea Lin: chelsea.d.lin@gmail.com.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with field day on Friday, June 12th. We have a good group of folks who can tell you exactly what you need to do. Sign up to help today!

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!

Our Lost and Found is outside. We will keep all thing lost today, through the end of the year, in our building until June 17. On June 17th all lost items will be outside our front door through the end of the month.

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 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