Thornton Creek, (formerly AEII @ Decatur), Alternative Elementary II, Seattle Public Schools

Our School

Thornton Creek School is an alternative elementary school in the Seattle Public Schools.

Principal: John Miner
Address:
7711 43rd Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98115

Telephone: (206) 252-5300
Attendance: (206) 252-5304
Fax: (206) 252-5301
E-mail

Expeditionary Learning Newsletter - reviews the year in summary descriptions with selected photos. Download here.


2009-2010 Daily Schedule

	8:45	Students may enter the school and play on playground

	8:45-9:05	Breakfast available for students

	9:05	First bell

	9:10	School begins

	10:40-10:55	AM Recess

	12:00-12:45	Two lunch periods and recesses Intermediate lunch 12:00-12:15, recess 12:15- 12:45 Primary lunch 12:30-12:45, recess 12:00-12:30

	1:50-2:05	PM Recess

	3:15	End of day dismissal

Current News

Fairy Tales Book Fair, November 20-23

Join the fun, bring the kids, meet other families in our community, and help the Mary Cooper Library with every purchase.

The fair is happening Friday through Monday, November 20-23, at the University Bookstore in Seattle. Drop by to enjoy the fair and get a head start on your holiday shopping - and be sure to mention Thornton Creek when you make a purchase so that a whopping 25 percent of each purchase will go to our library. If you plan to do your shopping online, you can still use our code (TCS) so that your purchases will benefit our library. Gift wrapping and shipping are free.

Full Schedule | Book Fair Flyer

Review a book for the Thornton Creek Book Fair! Win a $25 gift certificate!

Book Review Form

Notes from "Coffee with John" 9/30/09
Student Assignement Plan Information:

Summary of the issue

Meeting Schedule

Tutoring Program Info

After School Club Consent Form

Volunteer Opportunities

Breaking News - Reporter's Club in danger of closure.
Without a parent to lead the club for the 09-10 school year, the program will need to take a break. Contact Karen Fardal for more information.

District Schedule
Contact Seattle Public Schools
for details.

For current up-to-date meetings go to SPS News. For calendar click here

Updated 2009-10 Documents
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