TECH TALK SURVEY

Join Us for Parent Tech Time + PTA General Membership Meeting On-site childcare will be available, and we’ll be serving pizza and water for dinner , so feel free to bring the family. Please RSVP in advance to help us plan appropriately for food and childcare. https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx... We look forward to seeing you there! ... read full article

Paint the Path!

  TILLICUM NEEDS YOUR  SUPPORT! TMS PTA End-of-Year Fundraiser   We're 40% short of our annual fundraising goal—equal to about $15,000 —and we need your help! Join us for a vibrant, end-of-year celebration to support Tillicum's students and staff.  Starting now until June 1st, we are asking families and our community to donate here:      Your donation helps with supporting: Celebrate 8th graders with a memorable send-off Keep music programs thriving with exciting trips Support 6th grade camp—a beloved tradition WEB leadership & teacher grants And More! All of which we had to cut our budgets this year and/or ... read full article

Choir to Sing at Mariner's Game

The Seattle Mariners are extending a discount ticket offer to the students, parents, faculty and staff at our school! Enjoy a special outing with your friends and family members! Tuesday MAY 27 - 6:40 P.M. (Nationals vs. Mariners) Our Choir will perform the National Anthem before the game, so be sure to arrive early! We have a large block of seats reserved for the game, so order your seats now and join us for some fun at the ballpark. ALL persons attending the game, including performers , must have a ticket. MAIN LEVEL (100-level) SEATS    • $25 for 1 ... 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

We're Hiring!

  Compensation and Benefits Be directly involved in your child's education and create lasting memories Create a connection with your child Strengthen the school community Feel needed Become an “insider" Learn something new Requirements Attend monthly meeting Organize an event, activity, program, or campaign Help others with events, activities, programs and campaigns We're looking for a few people to join us next school year and help with events, programs, membership, fundraising and more. Please reach out to one of us for more info if you'd like to be involved. Simone Jackson ( Simonemail55@yahoo.com ), Ngoc Tran ( grants@tillicumpta.org ), or Todd Patrick ( news@tillicumpta.org ). ... read full article

8th Grade Party Update

  The 8th Grade Party date is set for Thursday, June 12th from 6pm-8pm. Location TBD.   A survey has gone out this week to all 8th graders, to give feedback on what they’d like to do for their end of year bash. More details to come soon!   Parents: We’ll be needing support with fundraising for the event, acquiring food, favors, slideshow and more.   If you are interested in helping out with the 8th grade party planning, please email  president@tillicumpta.org .  ... read full article

Town Hall at Sammamish High

We need YOU and we need your voice! Schools across our state are in a budget crisis, as our state fails to pay the actual cost of education. Join us to learn more and tell our legislators we want our schools fully funded. When enough parents speak up, we will be able to prevent the cuts / closures that so many of our Eastside districts are facing.  Town Hall: School Funding Crisis Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM at Sammamish High School (100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue WA 98005)   For questions please contact:  advocacy@bellevueptsacouncil.com    ... read full article

Ice Skating

  Now through Jan 12, 2025 Bellevue Downtown Park, 100 100th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA, 98004 (South of Bellevue Square) Mention “Tillicum” for each paid admission and a $3 donation will be made to our PTA. You must notify staff when checking in that you are with Tillicum PTA! Visit bellevueicerink.com for reservation dates & times, pricing and special events Families can make it a night of holiday fun with a visit to Snowflake Lane at The Bellevue Collection and stroll through Garden d’Lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. ... read full article

Principal Coffee and Chat

Join Us for a Principal Coffee and Chat – Building Connections at Tillicum! Date: Friday, December 6th Time: 8:15 a.m. (socializing and refreshments) | 9:00 a.m. (Principal Coffee and Chat begins) Location: Tillicum MS Cafeteria Tillicum families are invited to join Principal Dusty Steere, PTA leaders, and members of the REIT (Racial, Equity and Inclusion Team) for a special Coffee and Chat session. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, hear updates about our school community, and engage in meaningful discussions about our shared goals for student success and equity.   What to Expect: •    8:15 a.m. – Socializing and ... read full article

Flu and/or Covid Vaccine Clinic

We are excited to host an on-site vaccine clinic at Tillicum Middle School on Wednesday, November 6th from 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM .  Open to Tillicum families and students. Use this unique link to register for your clinic:  https://schedule.seattlevna.com/home/3f55b1f3-5153-ee11-be6f-6045bd07f2c7 ... read full article

October 15th is Rollover Day for School Meal Benefits

Families must reapply for school meal benefits each year.  If your student(s) qualified for free or reduced priced meals last year, their prior year eligibility is extended for the first 30 school days to allow time for a new application to be completed.  After the 30 th day (October 15, 2024), school meals will be charged at the paid meal price if a new eligibility for free or reduced price school meal benefits has not been established. The 2024-25 C hild N utrition E ligibility & E ducation B enefit ( CNEEB ) application can be found at:  www.bsd405.org/freeandreduced   ... read full article

Help Celebrate Student Creativity! Lead the Reflections Program

We are looking for a dedicated volunteer to chair the Reflections Program at Tillicum Middle School! Without a chair, our students won’t be able to participate in this wonderful arts initiative. The Reflections program is a nationally recognized initiative that gives students the opportunity to express themselves through art, literature, music, photography, and more. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection” —a powerful prompt encouraging students to embrace their uniqueness and express themselves creatively. What is Reflections? Reflections allows students to explore their creativity and submit original works based on the theme. Students from across the country participate in this enriching ... read full article

6th Grade Camp Packing List

6th grade camp is just two weeks away (May 28-30)! School will be going over the Packing List with students in their Language Arts class this week. Please let one of the camp co-coordinators, Mrs. Hay or Mr. Jensen, know if you need help obtaining anything on the list and we will be happy to assist. And if your student wasn’t initially going to attend but now would like to, please email Mrs. Hay or Mr. Jensen right away and they will make it happen!  School will be sending out some last-minute information a few days before camp, including Wednesday ... read full article

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The 8th Grade Graduation Party is fast approaching and we need your help to send these grads off in style. The most urgent roles we need are: Fundraising, Slideshow & Food Coordinator. All are welcome to volunteer, not limited to just 8th grade guardians. Event Details: 8th Grade Graduation Party Thursday, June 12th at 6pm-8pm TMS Gym, Cafeteria & Stage   Set up volunteers: 5pm-6pm Greeters: 5:45pm-6:30pm All other volunteers: 5:45pm-8pm Clean up: 8pm-9pm ... read full article

8th Grade Graduation Party – Volunteers Needed!

Mark your calendars! The 8th Grade Graduation Party is happening on  Thursday, June 12th from 6–8 PM  at the Tillicum Middle School gym and cafeteria. This FREE event is exclusively for our 8th grade students—a chance for them to celebrate together and go out with a bang!   Earlier this year, we gave students a voice through a survey, and they’ve made their vision clear: the theme will be  Hollywood Red Carpet —complete with glam, fun, and memories to last a lifetime.   But we need your help to make this night unforgettable! We’re calling on  8th grade parents  to step up and ... read full article

Sale for Tillicum Gear

  ASB has re-opened the Tillicum Middle School spirit wear store with more logo and apparel options. The store is open  February 26th to March 12 th . Buy your spirit gear and support the ASB!   https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/SvwbAnqyJJ   ... read full article

Your Feedback Helps Us Help You

It’s always wonderful to engage with the community every month during Principal Chats, and we hope to continue fostering that connection by addressing topics that matter most to you.   What topics or ideas would you like us to explore for a future info night, seminar, workshop, or even a guest speaker? We want to ensure we’re creating events that are both meaningful and impactful for our community.   Click the link to share your ideas:  forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx .   Your feedback will help us shape opportunities that benefit our families and students.    Thank you for helping us continue to ... read full article

REIT/PTA PARTNERSHIP: TOPICS OF INTEREST

The REIT and PTA partnership is committed to supporting our community by providing valuable information and resources. We loved connecting with so many of you during our Tech Talks back in the fall and were thrilled by their success! It’s always wonderful to engage with the community every month during Principal Chats, and we hope to continue fostering that connection by addressing topics that matter most to you.   What topics or ideas would you like us to explore for a future info night, seminar, workshop, or even a guest speaker? We want to ensure we’re creating events that are ... read full article

BSD Calendar Adjustments

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

Town Hall: School Funding Crisis

We need YOU and we need your voice! Schools across our state are in a budget crisis, as our state fails to pay the actual cost of education. Join us to learn more and tell our legislators we want our schools fully funded. When enough parents speak up, we will be able to prevent the cuts / closures that so many of our Eastside districts are facing.  Town Hall: School Funding Crisis Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 7:00-8:30 PM at Sammamish High School (100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue WA 98005)   For questions please contact:  advocacy@bellevueptsacouncil.com ... read full article

Book Fair

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Staff Appreciation

Staff Appreciation - Chili/Soup Feed Lunch The PTA is hosting a Staff Appreciation Lunch for Tillicum teachers and staff on Thursday, November 14 .  We will be providing soup and asking for other donations to make this a special lunch for the teachers.  ... read full article

Advanced Learning Testing

BSD will be conducting their 2025-2026 Advanced Learning testing from now until October 18. More info... ... read full article

TMS Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night is a fun and informative event where you get to pretend to be your student! Doors open at 6:00 pm with welcoming music from TMS Advanced Band and info tables on Activities/Sports/PTA/BSF. The evening officially kicks off at 6:15 pm in the commons with a welcome message from Principal Steere followed by the opportunity to follow your student's schedule! Here's a building map and schedule  to fill. You can see your student's schedule in ParentVue , but this is a great time to sit with your student to fill it with you and talk about where to find the classrooms! Insider tip: ... read full article

ASB Sponsored Fall Dance!

Let's celebrate the start of a new school year with an evening of hanging out with friends!  ASB is hosting a Fall Dance on Friday Sept. 27th from 6:00-8:00 pm .  The theme is TMS, so wear blue, orange, or your best tiger gear.  There will be music, concessions, and games.  Tickets are only sold during lunches; students will need to bring a signed permission slip and $5 to purchase their ticket.  Permission slips will be handed out in 7th period classes and will be available at the front office starting next Wednesday.  If you would like to volunteer to ... read full article

Tigers Together!

Tigers worked together last year to help save Tillicum. Let's keep working together to make it the best school year! TMS PTA helps fund programs and activities that BSD can't, and with increasing budget cuts from the district, having a PTA respond to any unmet needs is critical!  Click here to help us fund student and family events, school grants, and so much more! This year, we're already starting strong with our PTA-sponsored Ice Cream Social with help from tigers working together and donating! Last year, in addition to our family events, we also approved some school grants and helped fund these ... read full article

After School Sports, Clubs & Activities, and Activity Bus

FALL SPORTS WITH JUBILEE Registration for Fall Sports (Boys Soccer, Girls Basketball, Co-ed Cross Country, and Girls Golf) is happening now and closes soon on September 17th! Students will register directly using a link in the Daily Announcements message sent to their email. You can learn more about Tillicum Athletics (Jubilee Reach) here . Insider tip: You can volunteer to help coach or be an assistant coach with Jubilee Reach! This allows more students to participate when there is a lot of interest for a specific activity but not enough participant slots! ASB CLUBS & ACTIVITIES Parents/guardians can start registering ... read full article

TMS Tiger Store Is Looking for Donations!

  Did you know that TMS has a fun Tiger Store for students? They can spend Tiger points, which are earned from staff for following the TMS Way -- Taking Responsibility, Making Good Choices, and Showing Compassion! TMS is currently looking for donations to put into the Tiger Store. Here's a note from our Positive Behavior Coach Joy Haverstick:   "If you have tickets to sports, music, museums, movies, gift cards, art supplies, book sets and more… please think about donating them to our Tiger Store. We will put it as a raffle, so ALL our Tigers have a chance ... read full article

Picture Day and Ice Cream Social this Friday!

Get ready for picture day this Fri, Sept 13! Look your best (or not...no pressure. Picture retakes are on Oct 25!). School picture packets are optional to order at the Dorian Studio website here: https://www.dorianstudio.com   AND ALSO on Fri ...*drum roll*...it's the ice cream social ! Come join us in Tillicum Middle School from 6:30-8:00pm for our first big event of the school year and celebrate the start of school in the yummiest of ways!   Want to volunteer? Great! We appreciate our volunteers and would love your help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AAA62EAAFFC16-51240399-iscream#/ ... read full article

ASB Spirit Wear Fundraiser

TMS ASB is encouraging us to let our school spirit shine with a spirit wear fundraiser through BSN sportswear! Students, staff, and families can purchase Tillicum gear through this link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/7ZyajMzMVz   The store is open until Sept. 24th for the first run and then will open up again in 2nd quarter. 10% of the proceeds will go back to Tillicum’s ASB to help them put on events and fund clubs and activities for our awesome Tillicum students. The best part? We can show off our TMS pride! ... read full article

School Board Visits Tillicum on 9/10

    Mark your calendars for the Family Listening Session at Tillicum Middle School with the Bellevue School Board!   Each month, members of the Bellevue School Board visit a different school, providing time for stakeholders of that school to interact with the Board; and for the Board to hear from and ask questions of students, families and staff. Tillicum was chosen as the first visiting school in 2024-25. Families are invited and encouraged to attend the Family Listening Session from 7:50 – 8:30 am in the school library. For those not able to attend in person, families can also ... read full article

Principal Chat

TMS has an exciting new event for you, our wonderful Tiger families, this year! Tillicum families are invited to join Principal Dusty Steere and PTA leaders tomorrow, Friday 9/6, for our first Principal Chat. These chats are an opportunity for families to learn more about the school by hearing from and interacting with school and PTA leadership. If you haven't yet, families are encouraged to submit questions and topics of interest in advance via this Principal Chat Input Survey here . Principal Chats are scheduled from 8:00 – 8:45 am and families can attend in person at the school (check ... read full article

Pre-orders for 2024-25 Yearbook Available through Friday!

The school year has just started, so let's discuss capturing all of the TMS memories to come this academic school year! The first window to pre-order the 2024-25 Tillicum Middle School yearbook is happening right now until Fri, Sept 6! If you miss this current window, don't worry; you'll still have three additional windows to purchase during the school year, and you can find those future dates in the online Tillicum Student Handbook here .   Remember, this is a pre-order; yearbooks will be delivered at the end of the year and feature student pictures and highlights of the year. ... read full article

Have a Happy First Day of School!

Happy First Day of the 2024-25 School Year, Tillicum Tigers! Welcome back to school!   Here are some quick reminders for today:   * School today is from 7:45 am to 2:35 pm on a modified schedule to welcome and orient new and returning students.   * When you arrive at school today: 1) All 6th grade students and 8th grade WEB leaders will gather in the commons. 2) All 7th/8th grade students arrive and gather on the field at the south end of school. They will enter school from the south doors and receive directions on where to report ... read full article

Sweet Start for Our Tillicum Staff: First Day Donut Drop

One of our awesome Tiger parents came up with the idea to treat our TMS staff to some delicious donuts on the first day of school, and a group of us thought it was a fantastic idea to run with! We’re aiming for at least 7 dozen donuts (because who doesn’t love donuts?) and maybe some juice to wash it all down! If you’d like to jump in and help us give our Tiger Staff a tasty kickoff to the year, sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D49AEAF29A0FD0-51063516-sweet#/ ... read full article

Looking for Volunteers for Friday, Sept 13

If you're looking for something to do on Friday, Sept 13, we've got you covered with 3 volunteer opportunities!  Picture day (smiles galore!); six 1.5- to 2.5-hr shifts shifts between 7:40 am - 2:00 pm   https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0949AAA62EAAFFC16- 50957253-wanted Popcorn helper: two 1-hr shifts between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm.   https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0949AAA62EAAFFC16- 51239315-popcorn#/   Ice cream social: soooo many options (plus a bonus Thurs option)   https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/10C0949AAA62EAAFFC16- 51240399-iscream#/ ... read full article

Paint the Path is Coming!

  We're 40% short of our annual fundraising goal—equal to about $15,000 —and we need your help! Join us for a vibrant, end-of-year celebration to support Tillicum's students and staff.   During the last hour of school until 4pm on June 20th , students and staff will have the opportunity to join a "color run" on the track and get sprayed with colored (non-toxic) powders. Look forward to crazy fun and social time where we will have treats for sale and students have the opportunity to have their yearbooks signed. We need several volunteers to help make this event happen. ... read full article

Turn Off Your Engine

  Help Keep Our School Community Healthy! 🚗 Turn Off Your Engine, Breathe Easy! 🚗   Dear Parents & Guardians, Idling your car while waiting for your child contributes to air pollution, wastes fuel, and affects the health of our students and staff. Let’s work together to create a cleaner, safer environment for everyone!   Why Should You Turn Off Your Engine? 🔹  Protect Our Kids  – Idling releases harmful pollutants that can trigger asthma and other respiratory issues. 🔹  Improve Air Quality  – Less idling means cleaner air around our school and community. 🔹  Save Money  – Idling wastes ... read full article

Adopt a Cultural Display Case!

    As part of the collaboration between the school and the PTA, we are inviting parents and guardians to adopt display cases around the school. This initiative aims to showcase and share various cultural identities and heritages with our students and staff. If you are interested in participating, please refer to the Guidelines for more details and reach out to Stephanie Chen at chenst@bsd405.org . ... read full article

Tillicum Middle School Ultimate Frisbee Team

Looking for something fresh, fast, and fun for your kid? Ultimate Frisbee is the ultimate blend of fast-paced gameplay, teamwork, and tons of fun—and the best part? It's non-contact! We are building a brand-new Ultimate Frisbee team at Tillicum Middle School and want your child to be part of it! Whether they've played before or are new to the sport, all grades, all genders, and skill levels are welcome. Sign your child up for the chance to compete, make new friends, and be part of something exciting!   To see how many students are interesting in playing ultimate,  please sign ... 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. We can’t wait to see you there! ... read full article

Education Connections

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Honoring Our Veterans

We invite you to view the slideshow created to honor the loved ones of our Tillicum community who have served in the U.S. military:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NY5rzQiJ XM5sRhCsb80VOstuYP8CzirY/view?usp=sharing   Let us reflect on the courage and dedication of our veterans and express our deepest gratitude for their service. ... read full article

Veteran’s Day Assembly

Tillicum Middle School’s Veteran’s Day Assembly is coming up on Friday, November 8th . If you would like to honor a loved one by including them in our Veteran’s Day Assembly slideshow, please email president@tillicumpta.org with the following information: Name of Veteran Picture of Veteran (if available) Title/Rank, Branch of Military, Years Served, etc. Relation to Tillicum MS community member The deadline for submissions is end of day, Tuesday, November 5th . ... read full article

Middle School Attendance at High School Football Games

it is BSD's intention to ensure the safe and orderly operation of all activities on high school campuses in the District. As such, please know that any middle school student attending varsity games at any District high school during the 2024-2025 school year will be required to be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult .  Unaccompanied middle school students will not be admitted.    This is a requirement for all KingCo Conference schools. Bellevue, Interlake, Newport, and Sammamish High Schools are all KingCo Conference schools and must follow this General Rule for Admission. ... read full article

BSF Block Party

  Saturday, Sept 28, 2024: Save the date for the Bellevue Schools Foundation's 3rd Annual Block Party! It'll be in Bellevue Downtown Park from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, so you'll have plenty of time to pop in and check it out for a bit (or why not stay for the whole time?!).   https://www.bellevueschoolsfoundation.org/blockparty ... read full article

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