TSD Family Updates
January 20th, 2023
Dear Tumwater Families,
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PACK the GYM for Unified Basketball
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BHHS & THS Information Night!
Do you have a student that is currently at BHHS or THS, and a current 9th-11th grader? Each high school is hosting an important information night on Wednesday, February 1st at 6pm. The night will include presentations from the school counselors and guest speakers from the community. They will cover topics like class registration for next year, grade level specific information, running start, and new market to name a few topics. If you would like more information about the night, please reach out to your student's school counselor.
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Want to get involved????
We are looking for volunteers to serve on our District-wide Facilities Advisory Committee. This committee will meet in person about once per month to review district properties and determine the need for possible future district facilities and/or projects. The FAC will then present a proposal to the School Board for them to consider a future bond or capital levy election. If you'd like to find out more, click here.
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February is Black History Month
The Governor’s Mansion Foundation invites you to Black History Month Tours at the Mansion on Wednesdays, February 1 and 8, 2023, at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p. m./noon and 1 p.m. The 45-minute tours are free, open to the public and will include information about the Mansion and feature biographical information about notable Black Washingtonians; presented throughout the house by members of the Black community in Thurston County, ending with a short live musical performance.
For reservations, please visit https://apps.des.wa.gov/mansion/mansion.aspx to complete an online Mansion Tour request form. For questions or additional information, please contact the State Capitol Tour Office at 360.902.8880 or email at tours@des.wa.gov (please put in subject line Gov. Mansion Tours).
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"Be the Change" Concert at Tumwater Hill Elementary
In the picture above, Tumwater Hill Elementary students were joined by the choir from Black Hills High School and some THE staff members as they presented "Be the Change". Great job THE, BHHS and staff!!!
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School Calendar Reminders
- January 27th - half day early release for all students as staff participate in professional development
- February 3rd - half day early release for all students as staff and teachers work on end of the semester grades
Please click on the link below to see what time your student would be released from school for half day early release. https://www.tumwater.k12.wa.us/Page/10228
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Superintendent Search Update
- February 9th - the School Board will meet in Executive Session to review the submitted applications and select preliminary interview candidates
- February 25th - preliminary interviews will be held in open public meeting followed by Executive Session. The interview schedule will be provided after the February 9th meeting.
- March 6th, 7th and 8th - Each day, one of the finalists will visit the district, meet with staff and students, and visit some of our schools. An open community forum will be held each evening from 5:30-6:30 pm for staff, parents, and community members to meet the candidate that visited that day, ask questions, and provide feedback.
- March 8th - a brief Executive Session will be held with no decision expected
- March 9th - Executive Session from 4-6 pm, followed by a brief regular Board Meeting with a possible motion to select a Superintendent. The Board will then continue with a work session.
Please mark your calendars so you can plan your participation in advance. We hope you are able to come and provide your feedback at the community forums.
You can view a recording of last night's meeting at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYsUfhUpoQk
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January School Board Meetings
- January 12th work session @ 6 PM
- January 19th special meeting @ 5 PM
- January 26th regular meeting @ 6 PM
All meetings will be at the district office and livestreamed to our YouTube channel.
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Laurie Wiedenmeyer, Communications Director
Tumwater School District
Email: tsd.communications@tumwater.k12.wa.us
Website: www.tumwater.k12.wa.us
Location: 621 Linwood Avenue Southwest, Tumwater, WA, USA
Phone: 360-709-7000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TumwaterSD
Twitter: @TumwaterSDNews
New Flyers for this week
Washington High School Chess Association- SW Washington Scholastic Chess Championships on Saturday, February 4th. Please see flyer for more details.
Tumwater High School Dance Team's- 12th Annual Hip Hop Clinic, please see flyer for more details.
Tumwater Park & Recreation- Middle School Intramural Youth Sports & Fitness, please see flyer for more details.
To see other activities and events please see TSD Website for all flyers.