The Gator Gazette
Thursday, June 13th, 2024
Dear Thornton Creek Families,
Thank you for a truly unforgettable year. For those who may not know, I began my career at Thornton Creek 6 years ago which means that this group of 5th graders (now 6th graders) joined me on this journey at the same time. We have shared many incredible and unforgettable moments along the way and I am so proud of each and every one of our Gators!
Thank you to all our families, our team of educators, and to our entire NPS community. What we do at Thornton Creek is truly a love and passion and it only works when we come together as a TEAM.
And speaking of TEAMs, we hope you enjoy THIS LITTLE VIDEO as a sneak peek into our 2024-25 school theme.
Thank you, once more, for a wonderful year and we hope you have a relaxing summer!
Sincerely,
-Mr. Jewett
COMING UP @ THORNTON CREEK
STUDENT & STAFF SHOUT-OUTS
5th Grade Graduation
Congratulations to all our 5th grade graduates! We are so proud of you and all you have accomplished. As you head into the summer and get ready for middle school, don't forget to stop by, have a little fun on the playground, and say, "Hi".
We will miss you but we know, "Once a Gator, always a Gator!"
Mr. Stark is Retiring!
Thank you for your 29 years of service with Northville Public Schools. Thornton Creek is proud to have been with you at the start of your career and also to have been able to be there at the end to wish you well.
You will be missed!
Final Leader in Me Assembly of the Year!
We held our final end-of-year assembly this week and it was one of those where we saved the best for last situations :)
Thank you to our Student Lighthouse Team and staff leaders who organized and assembled us throughout the year to share our goals, successes, and everything in between. This was a special year and we are so proud of everyone's hard work. Dare I say, it was "AMAZING!"
Principal for the Day: Barrett!
We had our final Principal for the Day this week and our friend, Barrett, absolutely nailed it! He brought in great ideas to improve the school, connected with students at arrival, dismissal, and everywhere in between, and just had a way about him that was filled with great energy and excitement!
Thank you, Barrett, for an excellent day together!
JUNE
Novi Library Summer Reading Program
The Novi Library Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 3 and run through Saturday, August 10.
Physical brochures will be sent home with your child(ren) after Thursday, May 30. If you would like, here is a link to the digital version of their Summer Reading Program brochure: https://www.calameo.com/read/0073798115f060cf35986
PTA NEWS
Please use THIS LINK to send teachers and staff a token of your appreciation.
Science Olympiad for 24-25
Hello TC Families,
We are restarting the science olympiad team for the 2024-25 school year! This is a weekly after-school activity led by parent volunteers for kids from 3rd-5th grade, culminating in a team competition across 16 science and engineering topics. An introductory informational meeting will be held in September 2024, and weekly meetings would begin in January 2025. For more information on Science Olympiad, such as the specific topics or more detail on this year's competition, you can visit their website (http://wayneoaklandso.weebly.com/faqs.html). This year's Science Olympiad is being held at Schoolcraft College on June 8th, feel free to attend to know more and check out the event.
If you are interested in hearing more about the Science Olympiad, or to receive a direct notice for the September meeting, please email 'tcs.scienceolympiad@gmail.com.'
SUMMER NOTES
DISTRICT NEWS
Northville Spirit Wear
New Inventory!!!
Check out the site for some new Northville gear! All proceeds go back to TC PTA when you order through our link -
https://www.northvillegeartc.com/
Huge thank you to Genna Davis for making all of this happen!
Additional NYN Resources & Programs
Northville Youth Network (NYN) provides valuable programs and services to the Northville Community such as education and awareness, referral services and case work services. As part of the ongoing Social Emotional education NYN provides to our community, they have included resources that are available for parents! Please check out NYN's latest resource template as well as all of their other offerings! Be sure to check back in the future as their templates will be updated throughout the year. Here is link directly to the resource guide “How to communicate with your child, tween or teen in a better way!”
NYN reource template communicating with your child:tween:teen in a better way! (northville.mi.us)
Also, here is the link to the NYN Resource page with a list and link to all of the parent/caregiver resource guides:
YOUNG 5s/KinderSTANGS COMING IN 2024
FREE Young 5's Program Enrollment now OPEN for Fall 2024!
Take a look at the Young 5's website to learn more about the program, eligibility, and frequently asked questions. We have also put together a helpful document on key Kindergarten Readiness Indicators. Enroll today in 3 easy steps by visiting our Enrollment page.
Don't Scrap the App!
Completing the Application for Summer EBT and Education Benefits for Michigan School Meals Program may result in important resources for your student such as Summer EBT, fee waivers, and resources for classrooms! The Michigan School Meals program supplements the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, meaning that parents of students who would otherwise be eligible for free or reduced meals should continue to submit applications for free or reduced meals for their students. Even though meals will be free this year, it is vitally important that parents who meet, or believe they may meet, the free and reduced income guidelines, submit an application to ensure maximum benefits for their students and the District. Some of these benefits include: athletics and activities discounts for student fees associated with participating in athletics and activities programs, SAT/ACT/AP test discounts for academic testing, college application discounts for college application fees, discounted internet access services, federal/state/local school funding for school budgets, Summer EBT.
Make sure to fill yours out today https://links.northvilleschools.org/1a