Thornton Creek Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
From the Principal
Happy Friday and Happy May, TC Community,
What a happy evening we had at our annual WOW Art Show! I want to give a huge shout out to each of our artists who shared their creativity and talents with us—you continue to impress me with your imagination and expression. I love that the 2-D artwork will continue to brighten our hallways in the weeks ahead, our school looks so colorful!
A heartfelt thank you to Kerri and Piper for the way you create space for students to explore, take risks, and build confidence in their artistic identities. We are truly fortunate to have such a strong and vibrant art program at Thornton Creek.
And finally, thank you to TCPG, the WOW Art Show planning committee, and the many volunteers who made the evening possible. These events take a tremendous amount of coordination, collaboration, and care—and we are so grateful for all that you do. To our broader community, thank you for showing up, celebrating our students, and supporting our fundraising efforts. We are lucky to be in community with you all.
Wishing you all a restful and sunny weekend.
Brandee
Calendar of Events
May
- Fri 1 | Silent Auction Bidding ends at 9 p.m. | See Below
- Today - Fri 15 | Home and Hygiene Drive for the TC Community Pantry | See Below
- Tues 19 | Community Meeting | 6-7:30 p.m. | Childcare will be provided if needed
- Mon 25 | Memorial Day | No School
June
- Thurs 4 | Expedition Night | 6 p.m.
- Tues 9 | Thornton Creek Parent Group Annual Meeting | 6:30 p.m.
- Tues-Thurs 9-11 | 5th Grade Panels
- Fri 12 | All library books are due
- Fri 12 | Field Day
- Wed 17 | Moving Up Ceremony 8:30 a.m.
- Wed 17 | Last Day of School | Dismissal at 1:25 p.m.
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Good Information
TCPG Fundraising Event | Ends Friday, May 1 at 9 p.m.
💚Thanks for coming to WOW Art Night!💜
🔨 The online auction closes TONIGHT at 9 p.m.
Bid online for the TCPG Fundraising Event AND to grab your spot in the group events.
All funds raised support Thornton Creek’s expeditionary learning and ensure we can fill any gaps that arise as we meet the needs of our growing 500+ student population!
Snacks!
We're running low on snacks today. If you have any extra, easy to grab & eat snacks to share, the office will gladly accept them to give to students who forget their snack. Thank you!
From Kristen in the Library | All books due no later than Friday, June 12th.
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 29. All books should be returned no later than Friday, June 12 -- but earlier is super helpful! Thank you.
Thornton Creek Home and Hygiene Drive | Today - May 15
Hello Dragonfly Families! Thornton Creek’s Community Pantry helps supply our families with food staples, cleaning supplies, and other household essentials every day of the school year. Currently our pantry is in dire need of home and hygiene products that are less frequently available at food banks, such as laundry detergent, paper towels, toothbrushes, and soap. While the pantry is always open for these donations during school hours throughout the year, we are holding a Home & Hygiene Essentials Drive to raise awareness of our community’s needs. Donations can be dropped off at the front office Today – May 15. Thank you for your support!
Yearbook Photo Request
We’re collecting photos for the 2025-2026 Yearbook, and we’d love your help!
Please upload your photos using this Please upload your photos using this form (for a few photos) Or, us this folder to upload multiple photos if you have many (think more than 10).
Guidelines:
- Submit clear, high-quality photos (no blurry pics or screenshots)
- Include names, grade, and a short description so we know what’s happening
- You can upload multiple photos
- Deadline: May 15 (Late submissions may not be included)
We’re looking for:
- School events
- Classroom moments
- Expedition work
- Field trips
If you have any questions or issues, please reach out to
Chess Tournament
The Thornton Creek Chess Team competed at the 2026 Washington State Elementary Championship this past weekend and did very well! As a team, Thornton Creek placed 11th in the Premier section out of 246 teams—an incredible accomplishment. We are especially proud to share that Thornton Creek had four state champions (trophy winners), and one of our students finished the tournament undefeated!
Student results:
- Vidur Jariwala — 5 points, 2nd place out of 179 fifth graders
- Alice Kolodeznaia — 3.5 points, 39th place out of 195 fourth graders
- Viyan Kakkad — 3 points, 27th place out of 90 first graders
- William Allyn — 3 points, 59th place out of 195 fourth graders
- Roger Yao — 1 point, 76th place among all third graders in Washington
We are so proud of all of our students for their focus, perseverance, and sportsmanship throughout the weekend. ♟️👏
🌸 Mother’s Day Flower Fundraiser – Pick Up at Thornton Creek! 🌸
Thornton Creek is excited to serve as a pickup site on Saturday, May 9th, for the SPS Mother’s Day Weekend Flower Fundraiser! This is a wonderful opportunity to support both our school and the broader SPS community. Families can purchase beautiful bouquets while giving back—$10 from each bouquet will go directly to Thornton Creek, supporting our school’s Food Pantry, and another $10 will go toward supporting Title I schools across the district.
We are especially grateful to our TC families who are volunteering their time to help host pickup and make this event possible. Thank you for supporting our community and helping this effort bloom!
Leaving Seattle Public Schools?
Kid's Time After Care Registration for Fall 2026
- Currently | Current participants
- Tuesday, May 5th | 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.
