June already, the year has gone by quickly. Some highlights to remember. We were able go on four field trips, more than any year before. Thank you to our PTA and our scholarship donors at the Aquarium and the Zoo. A huge thank you to our many parent volunteers who went with us.

We have become proficient users of our new iPads resulting in increased iReady scores and many earned medals. We continue our tradition of raising Painted Lady butterflies. They should be emerging in June. We will have graduation inside with families invited for the first time in several years. The date is Wednesday, June 14 at 2:15pm. Hope to see many of you then.

Happy Father’s Day to our fathers and grandfathers who often support us behind the scenes. We appreciate all of our Dads. Thank you everyone for your invaluable support this school year.

Hello First Grade Families!

We have had such a busy year working on reading and writing, letters and sounds, adding and subtracting, and learning about the world around us. As we finish out our school year, please continue making sure your student is here every day and on time so that they can learn as much as possible before they head off to second grade.

As we close down another year, the 2nd graders are excited for summer. With just a few days left, we still have some learning to do. We will be studying ecosystems in science.  We will continue our work with addition and subtraction with and without regrouping.  We will also study shapes, fractions, and arrays as a way to introduce multiplication.  This summer, please make sure your student is reading and continues to practice their addition and subtraction facts.  You can get your child a summer journal to make sure that they keep up their writing skills.  Have a great summer!!

Third grade students have been preparing for the SBA and taking the SBA. Our focus when we have not been working on SBA related items is creativity as part of our character traits. We ask that all families read a minimum of 20 minutes a night reading together. This strengthens the importance of reading for a lifetime. Did you know that reading 20 minutes a night equals 1,800,000 new words in a year!

Fourth graders have completed the SBA and i-Ready diagnostics for this year. They worked extremely hard and showed a lot of perseverance. To wrap up the year we will be finishing our final units of math in fractions and geometry. We are taking a field trip to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium on June 5th and will be doing some informational writing about animals and habitats leading up to this trip.

Wow, this is the last elementary update for these amazing 5th graders. Based on the testing scores it is clear 5th graders have worked hard to show they are ready to go to middle school! 5th graders showed the highest growth out of the entire school and are ready for a little rest and relaxation before the next chapter of their lives begin.

We remind students that learning never stops and to find what sparks their passion. Sharpen their skills with commitment, cooperation, resiliency, respect, perseverance, empathy, gratitude and self-discipline. Strive to be a role model to yourself and others. Think and say kind things to yourself about yourself. Self confidence and self esteem are important when facing uncertainties or challenges. Don't ever give up. Mistakes help us learn. That's why we practice over and over anything we're trying to learn or get better at. Look how far you've all grown as elementary students. From kindergarteners to 5th grade graduates. Grown not only in size, but are developing social, emotional, behavioral and mental patterns and habits that will shape your life. Please always make the best decisions as all actions have some sort of reaction. Think before you speak or act. Take three DEEP breaths when you are feeling overwhelmed with emotion. 

Life goes up and down. We learn hard lessons when we are low but it is needed for a happy life. Always believe in yourself. Know that you have the power to make the world a better place. You are a Tukwila Tiger for life. Now go out there and be responsible, respectful and safe. All day, everyday.

On June 14 we will have a graduation ceremony/party to celebrate their achievements. June 15 is field day and June 16 is their last day as elementary school students. It's an exciting time that warrants a little fun and celebration.