The Gator Gazette

One final thank you to EVERYONE. From our students and staff to our Parent Lighthouse Team and all our families. Our Leader in Me recertification visit was unbelievable and truly shone a spotlight on the myriad ways Thornton Creek works together to provide opportunities for ALL to lead.

Please scroll below for a glimpse into our on-site visit with Beth from Leader in Me.

Wishing you a warm and cozy weekend,

-Deagon

Together, Everyone (truly) Achieves More!!

Congratulations to this fall's Girls on the Run family! Each of you joined this TEAM and throughout the fall learned valuable life-lessons while building relationships and doing something healthy.

We are all so proud of you!!

ABCD Awards - Do you know a staff member at Thornton Creek that has gone Above and Beyond the Call of Duty? Someone who has made your child's day better? Someone you would like recognized for the care and attention that provide your child?

If so, now is your chance to let it be known for the whole district to hear! Nominate any staff member today for this award!

To nominate a TC staff member, use this link --> https://www.northvilleschools.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=350915&type=d&pREC_ID=2080986&fbclid=IwY2xjawGYqhVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZnT6v1T45ywFtFTSEM8L-ZxQ3ybXT-eS7L2fIKjc07ZmWe-7AIDs8cN0g_aem_4BSCXADQuo0a_X5FIh8dPg

Earlier this week, the NHS choir visited as the TrebleMakers and the BackBeats sang a few winter songs for our Gators. It was great to see a few former Gators back on stage :)

Thank you to everyone who ordered a "30 Years of Thornton Creek" photo. As a school, we raised $115.94 to be donated to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Funds.

Additionally, for our families who ordered prints, they are due to arrive today or early next week. Once they arrive, we will be sure to get them to you as quickly as possible.

Thank you, again, Gators!!

Winter is here and many students are wearing winter boots to school. Friendly reminder to please send your child(ren) to school with gym shoes on their designated PE days. Students without gym shoes will not be able to participate during PE class. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Mrs. Woodall, Mrs. Salah, Mr. Vargo

Our next Community Financial deposit day is Wednesday, December 18th!

123 Rewards will continue through the end of the school year! Each student who makes a deposit at their Student-Run Credit Union will earn a cash reward deposited into their account!

Here's the breakdown:

• Deposit #1: Earn $1.00
• Deposit#2: Earn $2.00
• Deposit #3: Earn $3.00
• Deposit #4: Earn $4.00
• Deposit#5: Earn $5.00
• Deposit#6: Earn $6.00
• Deposit#7: Earn $7.00
• Deposit#8: Earn $8.00

*Deposits must be made at your school's Student-Run Credit Union during the 2024-25 school year to earn rewards.

To participate in the deposit days at school, your child will need to have a savings account at Community Financial. Setting up an account is quick and easy. You can begin the process by -clicking on cfcu.org/scu or visiting a branch in person. Alternatively, you can complete the setup by contacting our Care Center at 877-937-2328.

During our November Board of Education presentation, we offered the opportunity for participants to turn in their name badge with stickers from each session for a chance to win a prize.

Well, drum roll please... the names have been drawn and it is time to award the prizes. If your name is below, please contact me (jewettde@northvilleschools.org) to let me know how you would like to claim your prize whether that be to have me send it home with your child(ren) or to hand it to you in the loop, or another way.

Thornton Creek Foam Finger & Pennant Winners (10 total):

• Cara McLean, Nick Bastianelli, Molly Leslie, Joanna Cline, Christina Williams, Shivantika Bisen, MaoYang Zeng, Kristin Goldbaum, Suzie Byron, & Rachel Leftwich

Gator Gala Ticket (1 per winner) & Pennant Winners:

• Asher Husain, Melanie Suda, Erin Chornoby, Ansel Chiang, Kate Sikorski, Justin Isaacs, Sanna Montgomery, Kara Koontz, MaryAnne Wilk, & Laura Johnson

Spirit Wear Item & Pennant Winners:

• Nikki Sedam & Amanda Kennedy

Thank you to everyone for attending and supporting us. Thornton Creek's TEAMwork was on full display that evening and you are all members of OUR TC Team!

Each year, our PTA organizes a thoughtful and easy way to thank our staff through GiftCrowd. For more information about GiftCrowd and for a link to contribute, please see below:

https://app.giftcrowd.com/app/join-event/kOk2mrgacI

Be in the know – learn more about what is happening in your child’s school and district
Tap into a network – meet school and district staff as well as fellow parents and connect with valuable resources
Be part of the solution – have a voice and help make positive changes in your child’s school

Next Meeting dates are:

1/14 @ 6 PM - Grade 4 Presents!

2/11@ 9AM - Grade 2 Presents!

3/11 @ 9 AM - Grade 3 Presents!

4/8 @ 9 AM - Grade 1 Presents!

5/13 @ 9 AM

Join TC PTA Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/920347345361627

Tickets: https://northvilleschools.revtrak.net/high-school/nhs-cancer-kids-first/#/v/2024-snowflakes-of-hope-event

Donations/Sponsorship: https://northvilleschools.revtrak.net/high-school/nhs-cancer-kids-first/#/v/2024-snowflakes-of-hope-sponsorship

Website: https://thorntoncreek.northvilleschools.org/
Location: 46180 West 9 Mile Road, Novi, MI, USA
Phone: 248-465-2350
Twitter: @CreekGators