Tambark Creek Principal Newsletter

From the Principal’s Desk – December 2025

Dear Tambark Creek Families,

Happy Holidays to all! As we welcome the month of December, the colder and wetter weather has definitely arrived. Please be sure your child comes to school with appropriate outerwear for the season. A warm, waterproof jacket with a hood is essential for outdoor recess and arrival/dismissal times.

Our Lost and Found is overflowing. We encourage families to stop by and check for any missing coats, sweatshirts, hats, or gloves before December 17. After this date, we will repurpose remaining uniform items and donate outerwear to our local Goodwill.

A reminder that Tambark Creek is a uniform school. Students are expected to wear approved uniform colors each day:

• Khaki or navy pants, shorts, or skirts

• Navy or white shirts

• Sweatshirts worn throughout the school day must be in uniform colors with small logos only

• Coats and hats are worn only during arrival, recess, and dismissal, not inside the building

We are excited to announce Winter Spirit Week, taking place December 15–19. Our Student Council selected a fun lineup of themes:

• Cozy Day

• Grinch Day

• Winter Wonderland Day

• Read by the Fire Day

• Holiday Dress Day

Please see the flyer for more details about each day.

As we move into this festive season, I want to wish each of you the happiest of holidays and a healthy, peaceful New Year. Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community.

Warmly,

Mrs. O'Connor-Weaver

The Holiday season can add hardship to families as they want to celebrate fully, but finances make it tricky. We would like to bless families in our school with gift cards to take away this stress. Please join us by buying gift cards.

When: Dec 2nd- Dec 12th

What: Gift cards for Fred Meyer and Amazon

Where: Give to the school counselors

For: Families who have expressed need

THANK YOU!

Nicole Eells neells@everettsd.org

Shari Thompson sthompson@everettsd.org

WINTER NEWSLETTER

Dear Mountain Lion Families,

We hope you are enjoying a warm and restful holiday season. As we reflect on a wonderful fall at Tambark Creek, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all students who participated in this year’s Reflections Program. Your creativity, talent, and hard work continue to inspire our entire school community. We are pleased to recognize the students whose artwork advanced this year. Congratulations to everyone!

⭐ Special Recognition: WSPTA Theme Search Winner

We are proud to recognize Neel Karthilk Kanike (3rd Grade) as one of only five students across Washington State selected as a WSPTA Reflections Theme Search Winner for 2027–2028.

Neel’s theme—“Mistakes Make Me Stronger”—has been submitted to National PTA for consideration as the official Reflections theme for the 2027–2028 program year. We congratulate Neel on this extraordinary accomplishment.

🎨 2025–2026 Yearbook Cover Contest

This year’s theme is “Dream. Learn. Roar.” - Entries are due by December 1.

Students may submit their artwork online via form or as a hardcopy to their teacher. Designs must be 8.5x11 (vertical), 300 dpi and include a Mountain Lion cub, dream clouds, and symbols like a globe, music note, or star. Please include the student name, grade, and “Tambark Creek Elementary 2025–2026” on the front. Uploads may be JPG/JPEG, TIFF, PNG, or PDF.

📘 Yearbook Sales Are Now Open

Early bird pricing is available through December 31.
Yearbooks are $27 until 12/31; prices will increase beginning January 1.

• Order here: Purchase the 2025 Yearbook

• Add a personal message for your student: Purchase a Yearbook Shout-Out

☕ Cocoa & Craft Night

Join us for a warm, family-friendly evening of crafts and cocoa.
Tuesday, December 17 | 5:30–7:00 PM
TCE Cafeteria

📚 Math Kangaroo 2026 Registration

Math Kangaroo returns to TCE on March 19, 2026, with two sessions:

• Session 1: 4:00–5:15 PM (Code: TCE400515)

• Session 2: 5:30–6:45 PM (Code: TCE530645)

Registration Fees:

• Regular: $18 (by December 31)

• Late: $35 (by February 1)

How to Register:

1. Visit www.mathkangaroo.org

2. Log in or create an account

3. Select “By Invitation”

4. Enter your preferred session code

Students must be able to read independently to participate.

🐝 Spelling Bee Registration

Spelling Bee is returning for grades 1–5. Registration will be open December 1–10. More information will be shared shortly.

🚀 Join the PTSA Crew

Whether you’re activating or reactivating your 2025–2026 PTSA membership, your support strengthens the programs, events, and classroom resources that make Tambark Creek Elementary exceptional.

Membership benefits include:

• Weekly PTSA email updates

• Discounts from National & State PTA partners (including Great Wolf Lodge & more)

• Fully tax-deductible enrollment

Activate or renew your membership here: Join the PTSA

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in contributing your time or skills, we would love to connect with you. Please contact our Vice Presidents of Volunteers, Anusha and Ritu, at: vicepresident@tambarkcreekptsa.org

📸 Share Your Photos for the Yearbook

Help us capture this school year by sharing your photos from school events. Email them to: yearbook@tambarkcreekptsa.org

Please include:

• Student name

• Grade level

• Parent permission if other children appear in your photos
  
  

Stay Connected

• 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.