FUNDRAISING

Option schools like Thornton Creek benefit from additional support to implement their educational program. Your generously donated funds support Expeditionary Learning activities and contributions, teacher professional development, academic support (e.g. interventionists), library and art materials, and emergency supplies. Simply put, Thornton Creek won’t be the school it is without your help and support.

Schools are human-powered endeavors, and keeping our programs intact requires significant spending on certificated staff and hourly assistants to support students who need it most. Here’s a breakdown of the TCPG budget for the current year.

SPS funds only go so far. The rest is up to us. With your donations, last year’s fundraising supported the following (among other things) for the current academic year:

• Librarian and nurse time [$70,793]: TCPG covered 0.4 FTE (2 full days per week) for our librarian ($60,166) and 0.05 FTE (one half day every other week) for the nurse ($10,627)

• Additional Staff Planning Days [$14,400]: Providing two additional planning days per K–5 teacher, including substitute coverage, to help teachers strategically align Expeditionary Learning with the curriculum at the beginning of each trimester.

• Art, PE, and Music Supplies [$12,000]: Giving our specialist teachers the tools and materials they need to create engaging learning experiences.

• Equity and access fund [$6,000]: Helping ensure every student can fully participate in school activities and Expeditionary Learning experiences, regardless of financial circumstances. 

• “Helping Hands” Fund [$5,750]: A fund our social worker draws on when a need arises within our community, such as helping families cover basic necessities.

• Community building: [$4,250]: Supporting events and activities that bring our students, families, and teachers together.

Click here to read more about TCPG fundraising and resource allocation.

We encourage you to give whatever amount is meaningful for your family. Every donation moves us closer to reaching our goal. Your participation is the most important thing, and we are so grateful for any gift you share.

• Send checks to: Thornton Creek Parent Group - 7712 40th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Our tax ID is 91-1037596

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