Tambark Creek Principal Newsletter

From the Principal’s Desk – January 2026

Dear Tambark Creek Families,

Welcome back and Happy New Year! I hope you and your children enjoyed a joyful and restful winter break. As we return to school, we are excited to welcome students back into their classrooms and take time to review routines and expectations.

Our teachers are refreshed and ready to begin the new year with exceptional and engaging lessons. They are excited to see our students learning, growing, and thriving as we move into the next semester.

As we enter the second semester, students will begin the i-Ready Winter Diagnostic, which provides valuable information about each child’s academic progress. We carefully review all assessed areas to determine next instructional steps and ensure we are meeting the needs of every learner. Many students will also participate in the WIDA assessment. If your child is eligible, you will receive additional information from our Multilingual Coach.

This semester also marks our first time using the new Synergy platform to distribute report cards. Please stay tuned for communication from your child’s teacher with details regarding report card access and timing.

Lastly, we ask that families continue to follow our arrival and dismissal procedures to help ensure the safety of students, families, and staff. With approximately 750 students arriving and leaving campus each day, clear expectations and consistency are essential. We take great pride in the safe and efficient way our students are welcomed to and dismissed from school, and this is made possible through the collaboration of our caring staff and supportive families.

Thank you for your continued partnership. We look forward to a successful and exciting second semester.

Warmly,

Mrs. O'Connor-Weaver

Here’s our Counselor Blurb for January:

SCHOOL COUNSELOR CORNER

Nicole Eells and Shari Thompson

A big thank you from us and the families you helped for your generosity of the gift card giving. We were able to bless families and we were thanked with grateful hearts.

Mountain Lion Superhero Update

Don’t forget to sign up to be a Mountain Lion Superhero!

If you are interested & an approved volunteer, please click the link below to sign up for your day on campus: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084AA4A722A75-mountain#/

Before volunteering, you must be an approved volunteer through the district. To apply, please complete the form online: https://www.applitrack.com/everettsd/onlineapp/_application.aspx?starting=true

Dear Mountain Lion Families,

Happy New Year! We hope your winter break was restful and filled with joy. As we begin 2026, the PTSA is excited to kick off the new year with meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and support our students—especially our 5th graders, who are entering an important milestone year.

🎓 January Priority: 5th Grade Graduation Committee

Our #1 focus for January is forming the 5th Grade Graduation Committee to help plan and support this year’s graduation celebration for our current 5th grade students. We are inviting 4th grade parents to join the committee as well, so families can get involved early and help make this a memorable experience for our students.

Interested or want to learn more? Please email vicepresident@tambarkcreekptsa.org

🦎 Reptile Man – Tuesday at 6PM

Don’t miss this exciting and educational family event! We hope to see many of you there for an evening of fun and learning.

• 📅 Tuesday, January 6, 2026

• ⏰ 6:00 PM

• 📍 TCE Cafeteria

🌟 PTSA Leadership Nominations Open

Do you know someone who’s passionate about our school community, enjoys collaborating with families and staff, and wants to make a meaningful impact? The PTSA is now accepting nominations for President and Vice-President for the upcoming school year.

Interested or have questions? Please email nominatingcommittee@tambarkcreekptsa.org

📘 Yearbook Updates

We’re capturing memories from this school year—and we need your help!

• 📸 Have photos from school events? Submit your photos for the yearbook

• 📚 Order your yearbook for just $28! Order your yearbook

• 💬 Add a personal shout-out to your student for only $5! Add a shout-out

🤝 Stay Connected

Follow us for updates, events, and volunteer opportunities on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school community. We’re looking forward to a wonderful start to the new year together.

With gratitude,
Omnia Elgoodah
President, Tambark Creek PTSA
7.3.12

Dear 4th grade parents:

Help Celebrate Our 5th Graders’ Graduation

The PTSA is forming a 5th Grade Graduation Committee to help plan and support this year’s graduation ceremony for our current 5th grade students, and we are inviting 4th grade parents to join the team.

Traditionally, 4th grade families help with the graduation celebration so that 5th grade parents can fully enjoy this important milestone with their children. Your support helps ensure a smooth, meaningful, and joyful event for our graduating students.

What does the committee do?

• Assist with planning and coordinating the graduation ceremony and celebrations
• Help with decorations, logistics, and day-of support
• Work collaboratively with the PTSA and school staff
• Time commitments vary—many roles are flexible and manageable

Why get involved?

• Support our school community and graduating students
• Get a preview of how graduation works for when your child reaches 5th grade
• Contribute in a way that truly makes a difference
• No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to help and be part of a team.

If you’re interested the please send an email to vicepresident@tambarkcreekptsa.org

Thank you for helping us make this year’s 5th grade graduation a memorable celebration for our students!

____________________________________________________________________________

Anusha Venkatachalam & Ritu Gupta

TCE PTSA

How the School Construction Bond Proposal Was Built: A Community-Led

Process

Before placing Proposition 1, the School Construction Bond, on the February 10 ballot, Everett

Public Schools convened a Capital Bond Planning Committee made up of families, students,

community members, and staff. From February through May 2025, the group studied facility

needs, toured schools, and reviewed data before making a formal recommendation to the School

Board.

Their recommended projects include a new elementary school, additional permanent

classrooms, replacement of Lowell Elementary, improvements at Cascade and Everett High

Schools, and districtwide safety and building system upgrades. A huge thank you to this

volunteer committee for helping shape a proposal that meets our highest construction needs.

Also on the ballot is Proposition 2, the Education Levy. This is a renewal of an existing levy - not

a new tax - and continues funding for staff, programs, and daily operations not fully funded by

the state. Levy dollars represent about 15% of the district’s annual budget.

To learn more about the School Construction Bond and Education Levy, visit the district’s bond

and levy information page at https://www.everettsd.org/Bond-Levy-2026

We also have three more opportunities for our community to learn more about the bond and

levies through Let’s Connect events.

• January 20: Cascade High School cafeteria, 6-7:30 p.m.

• January 21: Everett High School cafeteria, 6-7:30 p.m.

• January 28: Heatherwood Middle School cafeteria, 6-7:30 p.m.

We hope you join us!