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57 Donors Boost Rising Tides Effort
Thank you to the 57 donors who have generously given to our Rising Tides campaign. We are proud and excited to support Tumwater’s 900 students through academic enrichment, student experiences, family events and community support this school year.
Any amount donated is gratefully received. It is the power of our collective effort that will make this fundraiser successful. However, for those looking for more direction, we suggest an initial donation of $100-$150 per student, if that’s a reasonable possibility for your family. But any amount, regardless of size, moves us closer to our goal.
WHAT THE MONEY PROVIDES: As our Rising Tides income increases, so will the breadth and scope of our proposed PTO impact. Our initial goal is $25,000, but our dreams are much higher! Head to www.tumwaterpto.org/fundraising to review the proposed budget at various income levels.
Intended line items include our Community Grant Program, Art Lit, Staff Appreciation, evening events & much more. We humbly ask you to please donate as generously as possibly, and as early as possible.
PAY ONLINE: Donate directly via PayPal.
MATCHING FUNDS: Our fundraising capacity is slightly diminished this year due to our current inability to receive corporate matching funds (due to our still-pending 501(c)(3) status). Please see our Matching Funds FAQ & hold onto your receipt!
FOLLOW ALONG: You can find Tumwater PTO on facebook, instagram or via our website.
QUESTIONS: Email Hannah (tumwaterpto.president@gmail.com) or check out www.tumwaterpto.org/fundraising
Welcome Coffees Scheduled 9/8 and 9/9
All parents are invited to the outdoor area of Market of Choice from 9-10am to enjoy coffee, pastries, and each other's company, hosted by the Tumwater PTO. It's been a looooong summer (and yet so short), so this is exactly what we need to get ourselves back in the groove for a brand-new year at a brand-new school.
6th Grade Families: Wednesday, 9/8
7th/8th/Grade Families: Thursday, 9/9
Coffee & small pastries provided. If you are not actively eating or drinking, we ask that you remain masked. These are drop-in, casual events, so pop in for a few minutes, or stay the whole hour. Hope to see you!
Tumwater PTO Checklist for Success
Miss our Dedication Day handout?
Here’s your back to school CHECKLIST FOR SUCCESS:
JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER DATABASE: Email update_volunteer_locations@beaverton.k12.or.us in order to move your profile to Tumwater MS.
DONATE TO OUR KIDS’ SUCCESS: Our Rising Tides campaign has launched! Check out our fundraising page to read how you can buoy this school year.
LIKE OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: Look for @tumwaterpto on facebook and instagram and “like” everything you see!
EXPLORE OUR WEBSITE: We’re working hard to make this your Tumwater HQ: www.tumwaterpto.org
JOIN US AT OUR FIRST COMMUNITY MEETING: Tuesday, October 12 @ 6:30, Location TBD. We will be approving our inaugural budget!
REACH OUT WITH QUESTIONS/SUGGESTIONS: We are building this ship together! Let us know what you need & how we can better serve you (tumwaterpto.president@gmail.com).
Tumwater PTO Launches Rising Tides Campaign
Your Tumwater PTO Board is excited & proud to launch our 2021-22 fundraising campaign, Rising Tides. This effort is about coming together, forging a community, building new traditions, & giving what we can to raise all kids.
We began this organization with exactly $0. Our dreams are big as we brainstorm ideas to bring vibrancy & energy to Tumwater’s halls in this new normal. As we start this organization from scratch, the more successful our fundraising, the greater our impact on every student.
Any amount donated is gratefully received. It is the power of our collective effort that will make this fundraiser successful. However, for those looking for more direction, we suggest an initial donation of $100-$150 per student, if that’s a reasonable possibility for your family.
Our fundraising capacity is slightly diminished this year due to the ongoing Covid impact on families, as well as our current inability to receive corporate matching funds (due to our still-pending 501(c)(3) status). We humbly ask that families donate as generously as possible, as early as possible.
It's time for Tumwater to show up for each other & to build something from nothing. Please join us in that effort.
Donate now or learn more at www.tumwaterpto.org/fundraising
Questions? Tumwaterpto.president@gmail.com
August 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
Great things are happening! See the continued PTO planning process through our August Board meeting minutes.
Tumwater School Supply List
Below are the suggested supplies for school this year. Tumwater is not partnering with any organizations that pre-package school supplies. We encourage you to reuse any items available at home and are able to support any students who need assistance with supplies.
Teachers will be helping students manage digital calendars and planning tools, so paper planners will not be distributed to students as they were at most middle schools before distance learning. Students who wish to use a planner are welcome to bring their own to school and we will have a limited supply available at school.
If you are in need of assistance with school supplies, please call the school office or email TMS-Communications@beaverton.k12.or.us.
Supply List:
Backpack (without wheels)
Reusable water bottle
Earbuds/Headphones preferably with microphone
1 two-inch three-ring binder
Notebook dividers for 7 subjects
7 college-ruled single subject notebooks (wireless or spiral)
1 college-ruled composition notebook
Pencil pouch
Pencils
Pens (black or blue and one other color)
Highlighters (4 colors)
Colored pencils
Eraser
Handheld pencil sharpener
Ruler with Standard & Metric
Small sticky notes (for Language Arts)
Scientific calculator (Math 6/7, 7/8, and AGS 1)
Graphing Calculator (AGS 2 and AGS 3)
Optional:
Chromebook case (9 x 11.7 x 0.8 inches)
Helpful supplies for use at home:
3x5 index cards
scissors
scotch tape
glue sticks
Donations Accepted
The school office is accepting donations of any of the above supplies to share with other students. In addition, our art classrooms are seeking donations of the following household items to reuse:
magazines
newspapers
adult size, button up, long-sleeved shirts for use as smocks
Small plastic containers for water & paint (i.e. single serving yogurt, sour cream, etc)
Donations can be dropped off in the school office Monday - Thursday 8 am - 2 pm throughout the summer.
Tumwater Dedication Day: 9/2
Join us for the Tumwater Dedication Day on Thursday, 9/2. Building tours will be held from 4:30 - 5:30 and 6:16 - 7:30. The dedication ceremony will be held on our patio and fields from 5:30 - 6:15. You're welcome to join us for one of the tour sessions and the dedication ceremony too.
We're grateful to our community partners, including Market of Choice, who will be providing refreshments for the event. Shuttle buses will run between the upper parking lot of Cedar Mill Bible Church and Tumwater from 3:45 - 7:45 pm. On site parking is very limited, so please consider choosing to ride/walk, carpool, and/or using the shuttle.
July 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
Your Board has been hard at work lifting this ship off the ground.
Join the Tumwater Volunteer Database
Parent and community volunteers are essential for the continued success of the Tumwater community. Varied opportunities are available from staff appreciation, event support, and chaperoning.
All volunteers must have a completed background check and active MyVolunteerImpact (mIP) profile.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Fill out a parent application. Follow the steps to create a username, password, and profile. The background check mandated by Beaverton School District is included in this application. More info on creating an online mIP profile can be found here.
Not a parent, but interested in giving your time to TMS? Fill out a community member application.
IF YOU ARE NEW TO TUMWATER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Email update_volunteer_locations@beaverton.k12.or.us in order to add your profile to Tumwater Middle School. Parents are not automatically moved from their elementary schools into the Tumwater volunteer database.
HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE mIP SYSTEM
Update your preferences through the myimpactpage.com (mIP) system. Select My Profile-> Interests and mark what options you'd like to hear more about throughout the year. RETURNING PARENTS PLEASE NOTE: Preferences and interests do not automatically carry over year to year. Each fall, you will need to update your interests. These interests are school specific.
Change the default setting from Anonymous. Select My Profile-> Contact Information and check the privacy settings that allow other volunteers to see your name on a sign-up.
Update your child's information. Go to My Profile->Additional Info and ensure that your child's grade is correct. Hit Save at the bottom of the page.
Questions? Visit the mIP Site Guide.
Questions? Email our Volunteer Coordinators, Kristi & Jyothi.