Volume 19 Issue 2
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Principal
Katie May
School Hours:
7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
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Early Release Wednesdays
7:55 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.
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Attendance
If your child is absent from school, please contact the main office at
(206) 252-2800, or
email thurgoodmarshall.attendance@seattleschools.org,
and notify us of the absence and the reason for the absence, so we can keep accurate attendance data.
All visitors to school MUST check in at the office upon entering campus. We ask that parents not enter the building during arrival or dismissal unless they are entering for a meeting, to help us avoid congestion in the hallways for our students.
REMINDER
Contact information for Thurgood Marshall’s YMCA Program:
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Liz Abbot – YMCA Program Director for Central and South Region, 206-825-1235, labbott@seattleymca.org
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Jimmy Welfare, YMCA Site Director for Thurgood Marshall Elementary, 206-841-1022, jimmywelfare@seattleymca.org
Exciting Adventures Await at Camp Orkila!
Calendar
Wednesday, September 11th
Early Release Wednesdays start for the rest of the year
Thursday, September 19th
Virtual meeting for new families
5:15–6:00pm
Click here to join the meeting
Friday, September 20th
Bingo Night
6:30–8:00pm
Friday, September 20th
Fall Enrichment Registration Opens
8:00pm
Wednesday, September 25th
APTT Connections Meeting
5–6pm for K–2
6:10–7:10pm for 3–5
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
Sundown Oct. 2–Sundown Oct. 4
Tuesday, October 8th
Mandatory Chaperone Orientation for Camp Orkila
5:00pm
Tuesday, October 8th
Picture Day for PreK, K–2, and PEACE students
Friday, October 11th
No School for State Inservice Day
Tuesday, October 15th
Picture Day for grades 3–5
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Attention 5th grade families! Get ready for an unforgettable sleepaway camping trip to the beautiful Camp Orkila on Orcas Island from October 23rd–25th. Nestled in nature's embrace, this scenic location provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable outdoor experience.
During our time at Camp Orkila, we will immerse ourselves in a variety of engaging outdoor classes. Almost all our learning will take place outside, utilizing the camp's beautiful outdoor learning areas. We'll explore the beach, build a rope bridge, try archery, conquer the climbing tower, zoom down the zip line, and more! Camp Orkila is all about building strong group dynamics and creating a supportive school community.
At Orkila, fostering strong group dynamics is a priority. They strive to break down cliques and build a sense of community that will strengthen our bond as a school. Through various team-building exercises and shared experiences, we will learn the value of cooperation, empathy, and understanding. Camp Orkila is not just about having fun; it's about coming together as a united and supportive group.
To make this trip a success and ensure the safety and well-being of our students, we will need chaperones. If you're interested in accompanying us on this exciting adventure, mark your calendars. Chaperoning is a wonderful opportunity to be part of your child's growth and create lasting memories. We will be conducting a mandatory chaperone orientation on Tuesday, October 8th at 5:00pm. This session will cover the responsibilities, expectations, and necessary preparations for our trip. If you are interested in chaperoning, please email Cat Davidheiser (Ms. D) directly at csdavidheise@seattleschools.org.
On September 30th, additional information and forms will be sent home with your student. Make sure to check your student's backpack to ensure you don't miss any important details.
Camp Orkila is just around the corner, and we can't wait to embark on this incredible journey together. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact your student’s classroom teacher or our assistant principal, Ms. D.
Please pay for your student’s school supplies, if you can!
Every year, Friends of Thurgood Marshall (FTME) bulk-purchases school supplies for every student based on lists provided by our teachers so every child has all the supplies they will need for the year (except backpacks and water bottles) starting on the first day of school.
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For 2024-2025, the cost of school supplies is $55 per student.
This includes the actual per-student cost of supplies plus some padding (based on program costs from prior years) to account for the fact that not every family in the school can contribute to the cost of this program. If you can contribute something but $55 is too steep, please pay what you can. If you are able to contribute more than $55 per student, FTME will gratefully accept your donation and invest it back into this and other programs to benefit the school!
How to pay for school supplies:
Option A) Pay online by PayPal, credit card, or debit card. Scan this QR code or go to https://tinyurl.com/FTME-supplies. Make a one-time payment of $55 per student, or whatever you can afford. Select “School supplies” from the “Use this donation for” dropdown menu. You can enter your student’s name in the note field.
Option B) Pay by check. Make a check out to “FTME” for $55 per student, or whatever you can afford. Please write “school supplies” and your student’s name in the memo field. You can drop this check off in the Main Office at school.
Thank you!
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School Lunch Menu
Here is the link to current school menus (Breakfast and Lunch): https://www.seattleschools.org/departments/culinary-services/menus/
Contacting Children at School
Parents—many of you have had questions about contacting your child at school. Here is the info from our Family Handbook about this. You can find our full Family Handbook on our website at https://marshalles.seattleschools.org/resources/family-handbook/.​
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Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
We recognize that many students carry cell phones or other devices to communicate with parents before/after school. Students are not allowed to use cell phones, SMART watches, or other electronic communication devices during school hours. If a student has an emergency call to make, he/she/they must first obtain permission from an adult to use a school phone.
If the device is a distraction to instruction or learning, the teacher may take it away. The first time an adult takes away a cell phone, the phone/device goes to the office and the child picks it up from the principal there at the end of the day. When this happens a second time, the principal keeps the cell phone/device until the parent/guardian can collect it. The school is not responsible for any lost or stolen cell phones or other electronic items, and therefore will not investigate missing items.
Join the FTME Board!
Have you ever wondered how you can get more involved at Thurgood Marshall? Please consider joining our FTME Board!
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We are currently recruiting for a Co-Chair or a Vice Chair, two Fundraising Co-Chairs, and members at large.
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If you are interested in joining us please reach out to us at board@tmlink.org.
Fall Enrichment Registration Opens Friday September 20th
Fall Enrichment Registration opens Friday September 20th!
Fall Enrichment will run from October 7th–December 13. Registration will open on Homeroom on September 20th at 8 PM. The current course catalog is here: https://www.homeroom.com/sites/thurgood-marshall-elementary-seattle/enrichment
Please note classes and times are currently being finalized so there may be some changes between now and registration. Please refer to Homeroom for the most up to date schedule.
Further questions? Email enrichment@tmlink.org
Tutu's Pantry
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TUTU’S PANTRY DONATIONS support over 51 families with backpacks filled with food every Friday. Food supplies for the pantry are down and we are seeking donations of the following items:
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Jam & jelly
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Canned goods
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Dry pasta: spaghetti, penne, and elbows
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White rice, bags or microwave packs
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Pasta sauce of any kind in all sizes
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Cereal, boxes and single serve packs
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Condiments, ketchup & mayonnaise
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Cooking sprays & oils
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Halal & Kosher foods
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Peanut butter, almond butter, and sun butter
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If you are able to donate, please bring unopened, non-expired shelf-stable donations to the office.
Thank you for your donations!
Amazon Wish List
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We are so appreciative of the generosity of our Thurgood Marshall community. Classrooms are in need of student snacks and we have created an Amazon wish list for items. If you with to donate, the links is below. If you would like to donate individually to your student’s classroom, you can do that and drop off at the school. Thanks!
