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November 2022 Community Meeting Minutes
The November Community Meeting included updates from Principal Jill O’Neil and your Tumwater PTO Board. Highlights include:
Information about student clubs and upcoming school events.
A report on the first round of grants of this school year that your support funded.
PTO Committee updates, including Art Literacy and OBOB.
An update on the Rising Tides fundraising campaign.
A discussion of volunteer opportunities and how to sign up, including for next year’s PTO Board.
Read the full minutes & click through the slideshow to learn more. Remember to check out the action items for parents/guardians.
We look forward to seeing you at our next Community Meeting on Thursday, February 9, when Sunset Principal Elisa Schorr will answer questions posed by our community members.
Also, save the date for a Parent Presentation on Internet Safety on Thursday, February 23.
Questions? Email the PTO Board (board@tumwaterpto.org)
November 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
Your Tumwater PTO Board and two volunteer staff members reviewed Community Grant Applications and awarded funding to four exciting projects. Read the latest meeting minutes here.
Art Lit Training Session Next Tuesday, 11/15
Please join us for a fun night of ART as you learn to deliver our first art literacy lesson on the artist Wayne Thiebaud. The training is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th from 6:30-8pm in Room B110 at Tumwater Middle School.
The link to the training session can be found here: Fall Art Lit Training Session.
Our Art Lit Coordinator, Melissa Manos, will run through the lesson as you would to the students (10 minutes—no more! We want the majority of the classroom time to let the kids create!) and then we will do the production together.
Wayne Thiebaud is known for his still life, with a pop-art influence. We will be playing around with watercolors using primary colors for accents and shadows. It'll be fun!
At our training, we should have the schedule for the classroom sessions so you can sign up for your child's class that night! The program will launch in the classrooms the first week back from Thanksgiving break.
Not in our TMS volunteer database? Head to our Volunteering page for more info.
If you have any questions about Art Literacy, please contact Melissa at artlit@tumwaterpto.org
Donate to November’s Staff Appreciation Event
November's staff appreciation event is as easy as... PIE! Let's spoil the staff & give them a Friendsgiving event to remember this November.
Store bought or homemade? Either way is perfect. Sign up to share the love! Pies need to be delivered on Monday, 11/21.
Interested in leading upcoming staff appreciation events? Let Breanna know! (staffappreciation@tumwaterpto.org).
Sunset Preview Tour Schedule Available; 8th Grade Curriculum Night on 1/25/23
Attention Class of 2027!
Sunset High School has announced their Sunset preview tour schedule. Tours will be held from 4-5pm and will be held on the following Wednesdays:
11/30/22
12/7/22
1/11/23
1/18/23
Tours begin at the SHS Community Room (to the right of the main office).
SAVE THE DATE: 8th Grade Curriculum Night will be held Wednesday, 1/25/23 at 6:30pm. Look for more info to come.
Check out the school website to learn more about Sunset’s programs & curriculum. Sunset’s academic program guide can be accessed online.
October 2022 Community Meeting Minutes
The October Community Meeting included updates from Principal Jill O’Neil and your Tumwater PTO Board. Highlights include:
Information about student clubs and upcoming school events.
An overview of the PTO’s goals for this year.
PTO Committee updates, including the new music booster committee, TEMPO.
An update on the Rising Tides fundraising campaign.
Upcoming in-person volunteer opportunities.
Read the full minutes & click through the slideshow to learn more. Remember to check out the action items for parents/guardians.
We look forward to seeing you at our next Community Meeting on Thursday, November 17.
Questions? Email the PTO Board (board@tumwaterpto.org)
Sign up for October Staff Appreciation Event, Wed, 10/19
Help us feed the Tumwater staff as they embark on fall conferences next week.
We’ve got the meal covered, but need support with beverages, candy, plates/silverware, & cookies.
Items to be delivered to TMS on Wed, 10/19. Sign-up now!
Questions can be sent to our Staff Appreciation chair, Breanna Smith (staffappreciation@tumwaterpto.org).
September 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
Your Tumwater PTO Board is preparing for additional in-person events during the 2022-2023 school year. Read the latest meeting minutes here.
October TMS PTO Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, 10/6
The first Tumwater PTO community meeting of the 2022-23 school year will be Thursday, 10/6 at 6:30pm in the TMS Library.
Join us to hear school & PTO updates with principal Jill O'Neil and your Tumwater PTO Board. Click here for the tentative agenda.
SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS: In an effort to communicate effectively & efficiently, the Tumwater PTO will be taking questions BEFORE our community meeting on 10/6. This will ensure that our meeting agenda and topics will clarify any lingering questions for our parent community.
Please submit your questions at: https://forms.gle/JPNSHmo6p6FKZ4eH7
MIX & MINGLE BEGINS AT 6:15pm: Come say hi! Tumwater community members are invited to a 15-minute informal mix & mingle prior to the meeting, beginning at 6:15pm. Parents will have the ability to chat, ask questions, and connect with other TMS parents, while enjoying a bite & beverage, prior to our meeting start.
A Zoom link (for audio only) & agenda will be sent via email to parents closer to the date.
Please remember that we only have five community meetings a year. All parents are automatically members of Tumwater PTO. Join us as we kick off another successful year!
Questions? Email Hannah (president@tumwaterpto.org).
Stock the Pantry for Staff Appreciation this Monday, 9/12
Our September Staff Appreciation event is here & it's one of their favorites-- stock the pantry! Sign-up to bulk up the staff lounge with snacks, fruit, and (their favorite) sparkling water!
All items to be delivered next Monday, 9/12. Just drop off on the cart out front. Head to https://bit.ly/3cTAiNe to sign up now.
Questions? Email Breanna (staffappreciation@tumwaterpto.org)
August 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
Your Tumwater PTO Board is excited to kick off a new school year. We look forward to seeing you at the Welcome Coffees and would love to speak with you about how you can get involved in our school community. Read the latest meeting minutes here.
Welcome Coffees Scheduled for 9/6 & 9/7
All parents/guardians are invited to the Tumwater Commons from 9:45-10:45am 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. Board members will be on hand to answer any of your questions & ease any fears you may have regarding middle school.
6th Grade Families: Tuesday, 9/6
7th/8th Grade Families: Wednesday, 9/7
These are drop-in, casual events, so pop in for a few minutes, or stay the whole hour. Hope to see you!