Tiger Tales Newsletter
August 30, 2021
Upcoming Dates
August 30, 31 - Family Connection Meetings
September 2 - First Day of School for Grades 1-5
September 2, 3, 7 - Kindergarten Family Connection Meetings
September 8 - First Day of School for Kindergarteners
September 20 - Picture Day
September 24 - Vision/Hearing Screenings
September 29 - TCE PTA Read-A-Thon
Welcome to a new year!
The building will open at 8:45 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays. On Wednesdays doors open at 10:05 a.m. If students arrive early they will be held outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
Students who walk home or are picked up after school will begin dismissal at 3:20. Please try not to block traffic on 72nd AVE NW and be courteous of our neighboring businesses. Bus riders will be dismissed at 3:30 p.m.
At the start of the school year, we will not be allowing parents to walk students to their classrooms or volunteer. We look forward to having families back in the building at some point later this year so thank you for your understanding.
The school and staff will be communicating regularly with you this year via email. Please take the time to update your student's profile information and complete all beginning of the year forms so that we can keep you up to date. If you have questions or concerns, please email tceinfo@stanwood.wednet.edu or call 360-629-1270.
Family Connection Meetings
We are looking forward to a getting to know you and your child at our Family Connection Meetings this week. If you need to confirm your time, please contact the school at tceinfo@stanwood.wednet.edu or 360-629-1270.
Grades 1-5
Meetings will be 25 minutes per family on either August 30 or August 31. If possible, please bring your child's school supplies to the meeting.
Kindergartners
In addition to August 30 and August 31, kindergarten families will have Family Connection Meetings on September 2, September 3 and September 7. Please plan to be at school with your child for 45 minutes. The first 25 minutes will be meeting with your child's teacher followed by 20 minutes of WaKIDS assessment centers. Family members will be excused from this portion to complete school paperwork and beginning of the year tasks. If possible, please bring your child's school supplies to the meeting.
Staffing Update
K - Mrs. Richards, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. San Nicolas
1 - Mrs. Erickson, Mrs. Harriss, Mrs. Knutzen
2 - Mrs. Jukanovich, Ms. Taylor, Mr. Trammell
3 - Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Haugstad, Mrs. Shoe
4 - Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Flickner
5 - Mrs. Keck, Mr. Kelley, Mrs. Gordon
2/3 HiCap - Mrs. Langdalen
4/5 HiCap - Mrs. Jacoby
Health & Safety Protocols
- Cloth or paper masks will be worn while at school and on the school bus.
- Maintain three feet social distancing when possible and reasonable.
- Work with school and district nurse on contact tracing and quarantine requirements.
Breakfast and Lunch
- Meals will be free to all students and eaten in the cafeteria.
- Three feet of distancing while seated.
- Masks will be worn when not actively eating or drinking.
Recess
- Students will not be limited to classroom cohorts while at recess.
- Equipment will be available for students to use.
- Hand washing or hand gel will be required before/after play.
- Masks must be worn on big toy and when 3 feet of distancing cannot be maintained.
Classrooms
- Masks will be worn while indoors and during all specialist classes, including P.E.
- Three feet of distancing while seated in the classroom.
- Hand washing or use hand gel will be practiced throughout the day.
- Shared items, such as manipulatives and equipment, will be limited.
District COVID Communication
The Stanwood-Camano School District has developed an Opening of School FAQ (En Espanol) that addresses what we know now on various topics related to COVID regulations and requirements for school districts. This FAQ is also available on our COVID information page on the District website. This page will be updated regularly as we receive information from the state or as we update our safety procedures.
Meet our PTA
Watch for information in September about our annual membership drive and how you can get involved this year with the PTA activities and committees. We are still in need of a Secretary on our Executive Board, so email twincitypta@gmail.com if interested.
TCE Social Media
Contact Us
Jennifer Allen, Principal
Email: jallen@stanwood.wednet.edu
Website: https://tce.stanwood.wednet.edu/home
Location: 26211 72nd Avenue Northwest, Stanwood, WA, USA
Phone: 360-629-1270
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twincitytigers