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

Promotion Celebration Is at Risk

Tillicum's 8th Grade Celebration Is at Risk — Be the Hero We Need We are less than a month away, and we still need someone to take the lead in organizing this event. ✅ We have the theme. ✅ We have the DJ. ✅ We have the location. ✅ We even have a few parts in place. ❗ What we don’t have is someone to bring it all together. I know everyone is busy. Believe me, I get it. Many of us are juggling work, school activities, and everything else life throws at us. But I also know that when ... read full article

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Teacher and Staff Appreciation

It's Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week the week of 5/5-5/9! The Tillicum PTA hosted a Staff Appreciation Brunch for Tillicum Middle School on Wednesday morning. You may also show your appreciation with a small gift. Check out your teachers' favorite things . ... read full article

Join Us for an Evening of Learning & Community!

🗓 Monday, March 10th 📍 Tillicum Middle School 🍕 Free Pizza & Childcare Provided!   Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 246 961 052 044 Passcode: dX9og2Lm We invite you to our REIT Parent Education Session and PTA General Membership Meeting —an evening dedicated to supporting our school community and keeping parents informed! 📚 6:00-7:00 PM – REIT Parent Education    📝 7:00 PM – PTA General Membership Meeting Stick around for our PTA General Membership Meeting to stay updated on what’s happening at TMS for the rest of the school year! We’ll be covering: 🔹 ... read full article

Volunteer with the Flag Football Program!

Do you have a little extra time to support our kids and community? Whether it’s once a week or all week long, we’d love to have you join us! ✅ No experience? No problem! ✅ No football knowledge? Not needed! ✅ High school students can earn volunteer hours! Why volunteer? Get to know your child’s peers. Build stronger connections with your child. Support a fun, active program for kids in our community. Help more kids participate – more volunteers mean more opportunities! Volunteers will assist our coaches by facilitating drills and activities that are already planned out – no planning ... read full article

Celebrate Lunar New Year at Tillicum!

Join us on Friday, January 31st, 2025, from 6:30–8:30 PM in the common for a vibrant Lunar New Year Celebration honoring the Year of the Snake. Enjoy delicious snacks, student and professional performances and fun activities! And it is all FREE! Mark your calendars for this special evening of culture and celebration.    There are also many volunteer opportunities available for you to sign up and actively participate in the event.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AFA72AA4F5C34-54298683-2025   We can’t wait to see you there! ... read full article

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

Walk, Bike & Roll to School

Bellevue SchoolPool’s Walk, Bike & Roll to School campaign during the week of May 5-9!  Bellevue SchoolPool is a program that encourages families and students to explore sustainable transportation options for their commute to and from school and alleviate congestion at drop-off and pickup times and locations. During the campaign, students and families are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool or take the bus to and/or from school.   This spring, the campaign is centered around National Bike & Roll to School Day on Wednesday, May 7, but SchoolPool encourages students to try a new way to school any time during ... read full article

Spanish Lang Arts/Culture Costa Rica Trip

Current 7th grade ISA (International Spanish Academy) program families, next year (2026) will be the 8th grade Costa Rica trip for our students in the ISA program.    This has been a tradition for over 15 years where we give our students the opportunity to experience the beautiful country of Costa Rica while using their Spanish that they've been learning since kindergarten. This is a parent chaperoned trip.   Please join for an information and interest meeting on  Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 7-8pm  at the Tillicum cafeteria. A representative from  EcoTeach  as well as former participants will be there to answer questions.   ... read full article

School Funding Gap

PTSA Advocacy Update: close the school funding gap Investing in education is investing in our future, yet BSD and schools statewide are struggling financially. Legislative funding hasn’t kept pace with rising costs, leading to staff cuts, reduced programs, and fewer essential services. Lawmakers must fulfill their constitutional duty to fully fund basic education for Washington’s 1+ million students.   While some promising bills emerged this session, the House has gutted key funding, and the Senate’s proposal falls short. Legislators still have a chance to restore funding—but we must act. These bills have the potential to bring an additional $7-10 million ... read full article

A Word from the Tillicum PTA

We know that many in our community are facing uncertainty and concern with everything happening in the world right now. As a PTA, we want to acknowledge these feelings and remind our families that we are here to support one another.   For those looking for guidance or resources, Judy Takahashi-Hunsberger , Family Engagement Specialist, is available to help connect families with information and support. She can be reached at hunsbergerju@bsd405.org .   The Bellevue School District has also provided valuable information through its Know Your Rights: Immigration, Advocacy, and Education resource, which you can find here: https://www.bsd405.org/about-us/equity/know-your-rights-immigration-advocacy-and-education       ... read full article

Student Funding Costs

  Students, families, teachers and the Eastside community  are encouraged to attend a Town Hall on the School Funding Crisis! We need our community to show up to push legislators for a fully-funded education system. The state of Washington continues to fall short of its paramount, constitutional duty to fully fund basic K-12 education and our schools are facing a serious budget crisis.   Join a unified voice of PTAs, school district leaders, and educators from  Bellevue, Mercer Island, Lake Washington, Issaquah and Renton  on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at Sammamish High School in Bellevue from 7:00-8:30 pm. (100 140th ... 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

8th Grade Families: We Need Your Photos!

Many families have said they’d love to see a photo slideshow for our 8th grade celebration and promotion. We’d love to make that happen—but we can’t do it without your help! Please fill out the form and upload: One baby photo One current photo Upload here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZdhdG9dmU3E _lP36PpGbjars4cbcTfrK9lKk7YBP _JuxYSA/viewform?usp=dialog Deadline to submit: Friday, June 6th Questions? Email: 8thgradeparty@tillicumpta.org These photos may be displayed during both the 8th grade celebration and the promotion ceremony . Even a simple loop of memories will mean a lot to our students (and families!). 💙🧡🐾 ... read full article

Support our school!

It’s not too late to support our school!   Thanks to the generosity of our families, we’ve already been able to: Stock great prizes in the Tiger Store Help cover the upcoming  Music in the Parks  trips to Wild Waves and Silverwood for our Band, Orchestra, and Choir students Provide new light boxes for our science classrooms  And much more...   Remember,  donations are tax-deductible  — and many employers offer  corporate matching  to double your impact!   Every contribution, big or small, helps create more enriching experiences for our students. Thank you for being such an important part of making ... read full article

Monitor Your Child's Laptop

The Bellevue School District has worked with AssistX Education to make the mobile app, apParent Online, available to you at no cost. The app will allow you to monitor and manage your child's district-issued laptop outside of school hours. The mobile app, apParent Online, is available for Windows devices, iPhones and Android phones. The app enables you to: View screen images of your student’s district-issued laptop Remotely lock and unlock your student’s laptop View the past 24 hours of your student’s online browsing history Schedule screen lock with auto release Schedule screen recording with time lapse playback To view a ... read full article

Monitor Child's Laptop

The Bellevue School District has worked with AssistX Education to make the mobile app, apParent Online, available to you at no cost. The app will allow you to monitor and manage your child's district-issued laptop outside of school hours. The mobile app, apParent Online, is available for Windows devices, iPhones and Android phones. The app enables you to: View screen images of your student’s district-issued laptop Remotely lock and unlock your student’s laptop View the past 24 hours of your student’s online browsing history Schedule screen lock with auto release Schedule screen recording with time lapse playback To view a ... read full article

Join Our Nominating Committee

We need three PTA members to step up and join our Nominating Committee. This is a simple, low-pressure way to help our PTA continue making a difference for our school community. Here’s what you need to know: No experience is necessary —just your willingness to help. This is not a future board position —you’ll only be helping to identify and fill board roles for next year. It’s a team effort  and a great way to get involved while keeping the process fair and accountable. Your participation makes a big impact, and we truly can’t do this without you. If you’re ... read full article

Hey future financial wizards!

Ready to unlock the secrets of money management? Join our exciting after school camp, "Money Matters," where you'll learn to save, invest, and grow your wealth. Discover the power of budgeting, smart spending, and making your money work for you. With fun activities, games, and expert tips, you'll become a financial pro in no time. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to build a bright financial future. Sign up today and start your journey to financial success! Snacks will be provided during each session  Sign up by February 24th, 2025 DATES: Mondays & Thursdays: March 10th-27th --FULL Tuesdays & ... read full article

Morning Drop-off Reminders 

  Thank you for your continued support and cooperation during morning drop-off! We appreciate everyone’s efforts to make this process smooth and safe for our students. A special thank you to Mr. Baker for doing a fantastic job managing traffic each morning!   To help improve the flow and safety during drop-off, please keep the following tips in mind:  Keep it quick : Morning drop-off is intended to be a brief curbside stop in the designated school drop-off area inside the roundabout. Pull all the way forward : This helps keep the line moving and reduces congestion. Park if needed ... 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

Book Fair Results

We have received our Barnes & Noble gift card! Our PTA sponsored Book Fair in December was an awesome success. How we did this year:  We earned a  Barnes & Noble gift card totaling $1,655.16 31 books  were purchased and  donated  at the event Our  gift-wrapping  station raised  $102 in donations Our event resulted in  over $2,000 in value  for our TMS Library! From Ruby Schick, Library Specialist:   "I am  incredibly proud of our student volunteers.  Seeing them interact with patrons and sharing their love for reading was inspiring. They were fantastic TMS advocates! Our student volunteers received Tiger Points for their ... read full article

Tillicum PTA Earns Platinum Award

  Tillicum PTA has recently been recognized by Washington State PTA as a Platinum Membership Growth Award recipient! PTAs are presented with this award for enrolling at least 20% more members this year than last year. That means our PTA growth has been truly exceptional! Thank you to everyone who has become a member so far this year: YOU are the reason our PTA achieved this award! If you haven’t yet signed up for a 2024-2025 PTA membership, please consider joining today! By doing so, you are demonstrating your support for our PTA and all it does for Tillicum Middle School. ... read full article

Thanks to this school year's donors

Thank You, Donors! Thanks to this school year's donors to date ! Anonymous Julie Huang Megan Russell Florence Baluyot David Jensen Seon Sanchez Sara Beckwith Sarah Jurado Chunmei Shi Jillian and Nate Blodgett Jennifer Kalal Evangelina Sundgrenz Juan Carlos Arevalo Baeza Margot Knight Ming Sysak Kristianna Carr Lisa Kosanovich Naoki Takano John Cassidy Rhiannon Kreal Susan Tegart Pablo Castrillo Fan-Pei Kung Magdalene Teo Lizandra Chaparro Christina Lee Luc Ton Christina Chen Kelvin Li Paul Tsai Mike Chen Emanuel  Magoulas Nahomi Tsuchiya Shanlenn Colby Kara Mealy Tyrie Vella Andrew Colleran Jennifer Meyer Chengzhi Wang Lily Dias Elizabeth Mitnik Jennifer Wiechert Ian ... 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

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