Tech Talk and First General PTA Meeting of the Year!

  We're thrilled to announce a special TMS PTA and TMS's Racial Equity & Inclusion (REI) Team partnership event on Monday, September 23rd, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the school café (TMS Commons)!  The evening will start with a Parent Tech Support session from 6:00 – 7:00 pm, where families can learn how to navigate Synergy ParentVUE and other essential tech tools. We’ll also have Spanish and Mandarin translators available for support. You are welcome to bring your internet capable mobile device or a laptop to this session. Following the Tech Talk, our PTA General Membership Meeting will run ... read full article

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General Membership Meeting

General Membership Meeting Monday, December 9, 6:30pm Please join us on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 6:30pm in the library for our next General Membership Meeting. Topics include budget status, a revision to our Standing Rules, and selection of a Nominating Committee. You can join the meeting via Teams . ... read full article

Tillicum Fall Fundraiser - TIGERS TOGETHER!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Tillicum community, we’ve already raised over $8,000 toward our goal of $43,000! We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to see how far we can go together! This November, let’s continue to rally for our students, staff, and programs that make a real difference in our school community. The campaign will run until December 3rd, culminating on Give Big Tuesday. Tigers worked together to help save Tillicum. Let’s keep working together to make it the best school year yet! We’re excited to announce that there are fun prizes in store for the ... read full article

Tillicum Fall Fundraiser - TIGERS TOGETHER!

This November, we’re kicking off our Fall Fundraiser for Tillicum Middle School! Our goal this year is to raise $43,000 to support our students, staff, and the programs that make a real difference in our school community. The campaign will run until December 3rd, culminating on Give Big Tuesday. Tigers worked together to help save Tillicum. Let's keep working together to make it the best school year yet! Your donations will help fund student enrichment programs, support our dedicated teachers, and ensure that our kids have the resources they need for an amazing school year. We appreciate every contribution, big ... read full article

Unity Day

Wear and share ORANGE on Unity Day, Wed., Oct. 16, 2024, to show your support of bullying prevention. #UnityEveryDay. For ideas to get involved, visit  https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/unity-day.asp   ... read full article

Orange & Black Social

We heard from families and students alike that this social event was a highlight from last year. So, by popular demand, it's baaaaack. 💌Volunteers Needed! Slots available for Adult and HS Volunteers  https://bit.ly/3Ntgmza 🧁Donations Needed!  Baked Goodies, drinks, etc. needed for the bake sale.  http://bit.ly/3NrSlZz 🍕Pre-Order Pizzas!  Guarantee your dinner! We will have whole pizzas available for pre-order. Slices will also be sold, while quantities last.  https://tillicumpta.org/Packet/BOBpizza Details and more info. ... read full article

Teacher and Staff Favorites

Let's honor or terrific teachers and staff with items they suggested when we asked for their list of favorites. You can see and download  this as a  spreadsheet  or  PDF. ... read full article

Book Fair

Saturday, Dec 7 All Day (10am to 8pm) Barnes & Noble Crossroads Bellevue A percentage of in-store and online Bookfair sales will go toward support of our Tillicum Middle School library!  At checkout in the store, mention you want to “Support Tillicum Middle School” or present one of our flyers with our book fair #12817524. For online purchases, scroll to the bottom of the checkout page to add our ID #12817524 to the “Add Bookfair ID” field and click “Apply”.  ... read full article

Last Call for Reflections Submissions

Deadline for submissions is  Tuesday, November 19 th .  Guidelines for submissions at  https://wastatepta.org/events-programs/student-showcase/   Questions: reflections@tillicumpta.org   ... read full article

NEW Last Day of School: June 23

The Bellevue School District has made the following adjustments to the school Calendar due to the windstorm emergency closure days: Emergency closure 11.20.2024 make up on 3.28.2025 (former professional day) Emergency closure 11.21.2024 make up on 6.20.2025 Emergency closure 11.22.2024 make up on 6.23.2025 Last day of school moved to – 6.23.2025 due to emergency closures in November For more information see:  Calendar - Bellevue School District ... read full article

Teacher Appreciation Lunch

Tillicum staff felt the love at this past Thursday's Teacher Appreciation event, where they enjoyed a delicious soup and chili lunch.  A big THANK YOU to all the amazing volunteers who contributed, and an extra shoutout to Kelly Brewer and Alycia Gerlach, our fantastic Teacher Appreciation Chairs, for organizing such a wonderful event! ... read full article

Vision & Hearing Screening

Nurse Peggy Ruehr is needing 2 more volunteers to help her out with our vision & hearing screening on  Tuesday, November 5th . Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AAA62EAAFFC16-51740281-wanted#/  ... read full article

Parent Tech Q&A During the Orange & Black Social!

Want to better understand how to support your child's learning? We'll be hosting an informal tech help session for parents at the Black and Orange Social on Friday, October 25th, from 6-8pm . Come and learn how to navigate OneNote, check grades, and use your child's Outlook email to stay in the loop! With the end of the first quarter approaching on November 1st, this is a great time to help your student get their assignments in, determine which tutorials they should attend, and set themselves up for success. The session will be held in a relaxed setting, with staff ... read full article

Picture Re-Take Volunteers Neded

We're looking for some help on Picture Re-Take Day, happening on Friday, October 25th ! We need 4 volunteers to make the day run smoothly. Here are the shifts we're looking to fill: 7:35 am - 9:35 am : 2 volunteers 9:30 am - 11:30 am : 2 volunteers If you're available for either shift and would like to lend a hand, we'd be so grateful! Sign up at the link:  signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/help ... read full article

Self-Defense Training with BPD

On 10/16 from 6-7:30pm, Officer Hanaumi with Bellevue Police Department is going to be instructing up to 16 female staff, students and family members over the age of 11 on self-defense. ... read full article

BSD Is Looking for Volunteers for School Hearing Screenings!

🔊 Attention Parents! Your Help is Needed for School Hearing Screenings! 🔊 👂 Join Us for School Hearing Screenings in September and October 2024! 👂   Bellevue School District prioritizes the health and success of every student. That's why we're reaching out to our dedicated parent volunteers to assist with our upcoming hearing screenings. These screenings are vital in ensuring that all students have equal access to learning by identifying any potential hearing issues early on.   How You Can Help:   🤝 Volunteer Your Time: We're seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist with conducting hearing screenings under the guidance of ... read full article

Check Your Inbox for Our TMS PTA Tiger Tales Newsletter!

We've heard from some parents that they didn't receive a Tiger Tales newsletter, so we wanted to make sure that ALL TMS families are aware that they should be receiving a weekly Sunday Tiger Tales Newsletter! All enrolled families should be on the mailing list to receive one. If you didn't receive the email, check your junk folder! If it's not there, you can find it AND sign up for the newsletter here .  Happy reading! ... read full article

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!

    Get ready for a sweet end to the week! One of our (and our TMS students') favorite events is coming up this Fri, Sept 13 from 6:30-8 PM!   Families & Staff are welcome to enjoy free frozen treats, hear from Jubilee about after school sports and activities, ask questions and meet with Principal Steere and PTA leadership, and--the best part--chat and build connections with other families in our wonderful TMS Community!   Head to the back of the school by the basketball courts and back field!   For those of you who want to help out with ... read full article

Tiger Tales Newsletter Sept 1 Issue Out Now!

Did you know that your Tillicum PTA has a weekly Tiger Tales Newsletter? If you haven't received one and would like to, you can click on the NEWS link on the left website menu or follow the link here . You can access past newsletters as well! Happy reading! ... read full article

Welcome, Tillicum Tigers!

Hey Tillicum Families, We’re thrilled to welcome you back to another school year at Tillicum Middle School! As your PTA co-presidents, we’re excited to kick off a fantastic year filled with opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and make memories. Stay connected with us on Facebook, check out our weekly Tiger Tales e-Newsletter, and join us at our upcoming PTA meetings. We’re here to collaborate, have some fun, and make this school year the best one yet! Looking forward to an awesome year together, Zach & Ka'ili Baker 24'-25' TMS PTA CO-PRESIDENTS ... read full article

We're Looking for a Treasurer!

We need you and your amazing abilities to come join our Tillicum Middle School PTA 2024-2025 Executive Board as our Treasurer! Have you ever felt like you wanted to stretch your wings, try something new, and make a big impact on your student's education? We've got you covered as a TMS PTA Executive Board member! Never been a Treasurer before? Don't worry! You won't be thrown into the deep end without a life jacket; we've got training for you! Come chat with us about the Treasurer position, and we'll all work together to make this school year an extra amazing ... read full article

REMODLING...

We are getting a new look! During this transition, please bare with us. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at news@tillicumpta.org. ... read full article

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