TUKWILA ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER

Tukwila Elementary is a Title I School

Steve Salisbury, Principal - 206.901.7505

Charlotte Bartley, Office Manager - 206.901.7503 ~ Robin Allsopp - Elementary Secretary 206.901.7502

May 2020
Principal’s Message:
Dear Families,

Welcome Families - parents and students, to our "new normal."  Students

you get to have school with your whole family, students you get to have
many teachers, your family and your school teacher that is sending you
work, meeting with you to give/teach you new lessons, friends teaching and
helping you during your zoom meetings.  What a wonderful way to learn
with so much help.  I will be so happy to see you again when we start school
and l to hear how many new things you’ve learned from all the reading,
writing and math you have done during this time.    

Remember to come to school on the next two Mondays from 10:00 AM -

12:00 PM to pick up a brand new free book from the school.  

If you left materials in your desk and have received a phone call to come and pick it up, please do so as soon as
possible. 

STUDENTS - the staff misses you very much and we want you to listen to your family and stay safe, stay healthy
and come back to school as soon as we can.  

Keep READING/WRITING and doing MATH every day.  Your teacher is keeping you on track for being ready for
school when we come back. 

Take care,

Steve Salisbury, Principal

Tukwila PTA Notes:
If you have questions or concerns for our PTA, you can email them at
TukwilaPTA@gmail.com

Early Dismissal & No School Days for May

5/22 NO SCHOOL (snow day not needed)
5/25 – NO SCHOOL in observance of Memorial Day

If you have questions, concerns or just need general information you may reach Charlotte
Bartley, office manager at bartleyc@tukwila.wednet.edu
 Did you know…
 You can call in an absence for your student 206.901.7502 at any time, 24 hours a day. Please, include the
name of your student, the reason for the absence and a phone number where you can be reached if there
are any questions.
 For the safety of our students and staff, please enter our school only by the main entry door. Visitors
must sign in/out in the office and wear a visitor pass.
 Students should arrive at school no earlier than 8:30am and depart no later than 3:30pm unless they are
enrolled in a supervised school activity before/after school.
 You are encouraged to leave last-minute messages for your student no later than 2:00 PM so
there is plenty of time for the messages to be delivered. Messages received after 2:00 PM, delivery
cannot be guaranteed. Thank you!
 If you wish to volunteer, either at the school or on field trips, you must complete the online volunteer
clearance process at least three weeks prior to the activity. Once cleared, the background check is good
for two years.
 Check out our website at www.tukwilaschools.org
 Our lost and found is located at the rear of the main lobby. Please check often for missing items as this
collection piles up quickly.
 Our school collects Box Tops for Education electronically. If more information is needed, please contact
the PTA at TukwilaPTA@gmail.com
 Contact Information for Teachers:
Ms. Travess, PE Teacher –

https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/tukwilatigerspe/

travessb@tukwila.wednet.edu

Mrs. Chesak, Librarian –

.https://sites.google.com/a/tukwila.wednet.edu/tukwilaelementarylibrary/   Checkout the new Learning Paths for
each grade level on the top right corner. Lots of fun sites and even a read aloud from me for K-3rd graders.  Please
don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at: 1-628-215-3446

Ms. Ring, 5th Grade Teacher –

Hi families,
We have many ways for students to continue learning to prepare for sixth grade.  I encourage you to use the
methods that work best for you.  There are packets that can be picked up from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM daily at
Tukwila Elementary.  The packets change content weekly.  The students are learning on Zoom (with me) and Google
Classroom (code V6XKTTR).  These are also great ways for students to see and interact with their peers.
Go to the Tukwila Webpage to get computers and hotspots if you need a learning device.
If you have not been getting my many emails, texts, and phone calls please contact me.  Bloomz is also a great way
to stay in the loop.   Ask me for the code.   

ringl@tukwila.wednet.edu
628-215-3425 (text and voice)
Bloomz.net 

Miss. Hugo, 1st Grade Teacher –

Class Page: https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/mshugosclass/home?authuser=0

1st Grade Team Page: https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/teamfirstgrade/home

Google number is (628) 215-3409

Mrs. Arambula, 2nd Grade Teacher -

Dear Mrs. Arambula's Class,

I miss you and hope you are doing well. Please keep learning at home. Here is my
website: https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/mrs-arambulas-class/home Google Voice Number is (628) 215-
3406. Feel free to call or text this number if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely, Mrs. Arambula

Mrs. Watson, 4th Grade Teacher –

Mrs. Watson will be checking in with all of her students via phone sometime during the first week of May.

Google Voice Number – 1- 628-215-3423, Her class is also using Google Classroom for online learning as well as ~
Bloomz and email at peterson-watsonk@tukwila.wednet.edu
 Contact Information for Teachers Continued:
Mrs. Boline, Math Interventionist –
Website: https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/literacymathintervention/home

Email: bolinek@tukwila.wednet.edu

Mr. Bille, 3rd Grade Teacher –

Website: http://mrbilles3rdgrade.weebly.com/  

Google Voice Number:  (628) 215-3407

Mrs. Littlefield, Music Teacher –

Hey Tukwila Tigers! I miss you all bunches and I hope you are all staying healthy and safe. Please check out our new
music room website. You can find it in the student resources section of the Tukwila School District website, or
follow the link below. I have all kinds of fun things to check out on there. You can go on a safari with the
instruments in the orchestra, create your own instrument using things around your house, compose your own music,
listen to some of our class favorites and much more! I’m still working on it, and I add more each week, so check
back often. This is a crazy time and it can really help us feel good to take some time each day to create something.
Make some music, do an art project, plant something, write a story. Be creative! I look forward to seeing you all in
person again. Until then, don’t forget to make some time for music! 

littlefielda@tukwila.wednet.edu

https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/the-music-room/home

Miss. Villaruz, 1st Grade Teacher -

I miss you Tukwila Tigers! I hope all of you are doing well and are staying healthy!

To contact Ms. Villaruz:

villaruzp@tukwila.wednet.edu
Google Class Website: https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/msvillaruzsclass/home 

Ms. Clare, 3rd Grade Teacher –

Hello 3d Grade!

I miss you SO MUCH! Even though we can't see each other in person, zooming and learning together has made this
weird corona time so much sweeter. Please come say hi and share what you've been up to on our google classroom
(and maybe do an assignment or two while you're at it...), and check out our new class website -
https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/ms-clares-class/home  You can also always email me
at olsonc@tukwila.wednet.edu if you have any questions. Keep thinking-and-linking and making happy mistakes! 

Xoxo,

Ms. Clare
 Contact Information for Teachers Continued:
Mrs. Rice, STEAM Teacher –
My STEAM class website is up and running.  If you are a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader you can turn in your STEAM work
in your Google Classroom. I look forward to seeing your creative work!  
https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/tuksmartlab/steam-at-home 
If you need help accessing learning websites like iReady or Google Classroom I can help!  Please email me and we will
set up a zoom meeting.  

Mrs. Rice
ricem@tukwila.wednet.edu

Mrs. White, 5th Grade Teacher

To my class: I miss you all very much and hope you are all safe and healthy!

whitel@tukwila.wednet.edu 

Google voice:  (628) 215-3485

Mr. Shields, 2nd Grade Teacher –

Google Voice call or text 628-215-3415
classroom.google.com
shieldsm@tukwila.wednet.edu

Mr. David, School Social Worker –

Hi Tukwila Tiger families, I hope you all are doing well and staying healthy during this time. If you have any
questions about resources, feel free to reach out to me you can call / text the google voice number or email.

Thank you

Email: Vongd@tukwila.wednet.edu 

Website is on the student resources page.

https://sites.google.com/tukwila.wednet.edu/mrdavid/home

Ms. Sisley, ELL Teacher -

Hello from the ELL department. Make sure you check out my website where you will find online activities that will
help students practice English.  Look at the pictures/questions and email me the answers
at sisleyl@tukwila.wednet.edu

I will mail a special prize to any student that takes the time to do this.  If you need any extra work, supplies or
help with anything, just let me know.  I miss you- Don't forget to be awesome! 

Website:  https://sites.google.com/view/mssisleysellclass/home
Google Voice Number: 206-249-9917
 Contact Information for Teachers Continued:
Ms. Wicks, Kindergarten Teacher –
We are excited to do our butterfly project at home. Every kindergarten student can pick up their caterpillar at
school Monday – Friday, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This will be fun! Thank you PTA for funding this project. I
miss all of you!

wicksj@tukwila.wednet.edu

ClassTag

Zoom meetings on Fridays at 10 AM

Ms. Plankey, LRC2 Teacher –

Thank You Families!  Make sure to please check your home emails for weekly individualized learning activities as
well as weekly School to Home communication for any new information for LRC2 Plankey classroom.  Contact Info: 
email: plankeys@tukwila.wednet.edu, Google Voice: 628-215-3417  (call or text).  
 It Matters: Summer Learning
Treat reading as an enjoyable summer activity
To keep your child reading over the summer, treat it like any other fun summer activity. Let it be something he can
do whenever he feels like it. Show him that reading can be enjoyable. And never make summer reading feel like
homework.

If you help your child make the connection between books and the simple pleasures of childhood, his desire to read
may last a lifetime.

To take a summer approach to reading:

 Suggest that your child reread a favorite book. Then find another book by the same author. Or find one on
the same topic.
 Connect books with summer activities—sports books for a summer league player, for instance, or camping
books for a camper.
 Let your child stay up past bedtime when a book is just too good to put down.
 Start your child on a series of mystery or thriller books. These page-turners hook kids into a reading habit.
 Encourage a change of venue. Read books at the beach or pool, in a tent or at the park.
 Watch movies, videos and plays based on children’s books. Then read the books together and compare the
versions.
 Share your favorite books and magazines with your child.
 Encourage your child to retell stories or parts of stories from the books he reads.

Reprinted with permission from the May 2020 issue of Parents make the difference! ® (Elementary School Edition) newsletter. Copyright ©
2020 The Parent Institute®, a division of PaperClip Media, Inc
Limit recreational screen time with these unplugged activities
The lazy days of summer can lead to lazy hours staring at digital devices. But experts say it’s important to limit
recreational screen time.

Encourage your child to:

 Be the entertainment. Instead of watching a show, your child can create one. Have her choose an exciting
story line and act it out with friends or stuffed animals.
 Play classic games. Fill a bucket with traditional summer toys, such as sidewalk chalk, balls, bubbles and
water sprayers. When the weather is right, have your child take it outside for hours of fun.
 Be a mad scientist. Go online to find simple science experiments you can do together.
 Plan a treasure hunt. Hide lots of clues, with each one leading to the next. This can be done outside or
inside. The last clue should lead to a treasure, such as a yummy snack or a fun activity.
 Create a masterpiece. Gather supplies such as glue, construction paper, fabric, yarn, washable markers and
paint. Ask your child to create something.

Reprinted with permission from the May 2020 issue of Parents make the difference! ® (Elementary School Edition) newsletter. Copyright ©
2020 The Parent Institute®, a division of PaperClip Media, Inc.

Inspire journal writing this summer with creative ideas

The summer is a great time for your child to begin writing in a journal. All she needs is an empty notebook and a
few ideas to get started.

Suggest that she keep:

 A research log. Have your child pick a subject she loves, such as skateboarding. Encourage her to research
and write about it. What are some cool skateboard tricks? When were the first skateboards created? How
many skateboard parks are in the United States?
 A travel log. Each time she goes somewhere special—whether it’s far away or close to home— she can keep
a record by taking pictures, drawing or writing notes. What did she see? Who did she meet? What did she
think about what she saw?
 An observation log. Suggest that your child observe something over a period of time, such as a summer
vegetable as it grows. Or she can pick something to describe in great detail, such as a bug or an animal.

Reprinted with permission from the May 2020 issue of Parents make the difference! ® (Elementary School Edition) newsletter. Copyright ©
2020 The Parent Institute®, a division of PaperClip Media, Inc.
 TUKWILA SCHOOL DISTRICT
PRESCHOOL INFORMATION
Did your CHILD turn 3 or 4 before August 31?
YES, then apply for PRESCHOOL

Applications and Enrollments are currently available at:

Thorndyke Elementary Preschool
th
4415 S 150 Street
*Call us :206-901-7650/206-901-7648*

PART day Preschool sessions (AM and PM classes)

available now or until all slots are filled.

*Eligible families apply now! Please submit:

1. Early Learning Application
2. Child’s birth certificate
3. Family income that supports the child

(all 1040 tax returns from previous year, W-2’s, Current SSI or TANF letter
or written statement explaining family’s income)
 Activity Calendar 2020
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

4 5 6 7 8

Happy Teacher Appreciatio Week!

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11 12 13 14 15

WE LOVE YOU!
18 19 20 21 22

NO SCHOOL
(snow day not
needed)

25 26 27 28 29

NO SCHOOL – in
observance of
Memorial Day
The Tukwila School District No. 406 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,
disability, and the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. District programs shall be free from sexual and malicious
harassment, and the district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

Inquiries regarding compliance or complaint procedures may be directed to the School District’s Title IX/Section 504/RCW 28A.640
Compliance Officer or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.

Title IX/Section 504/RCW 28A.640 Compliance Officer:

Mr. Aaron Padraig Draganov., Executive Director of Human Resources
Tukwila School District No. 406
4640 S. 144th St.
Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone: 206.901.8005
E-mail: draganova@tukwila.wednet.edu

Section 504 Compliance Officer:

Mr. Richard Quesada, Director of Special Education
Tukwila School District No. 406
4640 S. 144th St.
Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone: 206.901.8005
E-mail: quesada@tukwila.wednet.edu