Welcome to Tumwater High School!

ATTENTION THS PARENTS
We would like to invite you to a special parent night on Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. in our THS Performing Arts Center.  The topic is a unique and special opportunity to hear firsthand from the parents of Sean Kinney, the student who died last year.  Glen and Lisa Kinney will be presenting information about Sean’s death that they have discovered since his passing, and feel could potentially save other students.  This is very powerful information for parents raising teenagers in today’s society.  Please join us and learn more about the risk factors contributing to teenage suicide, depression, anxiety, the dangers of drug addiction, and internet safety. 

What's New @ THS?

NOVEMBER PARENT NEWSLETTER
With the increased cost of printing and mailing newsletters to each student’s household, and given the financial state of our economy, THS is now publishing the Parent Newsletter each month to the THS website throughout the school year. 

• November Newsletter

FBLA SCRAPBOOKING FUNDRAISER
The Tumwater High School Future Business Leaders of America are hosting another scrapbooking crop fundraiser to raise money for State Conference costs (approximately $300 per student).

• When: February 27, 2010 from 11am-8pm
• Where: Tumwater High School Commons
• Contact: Karen Knight, FBLA Adviser

What's New in the Career Center?

Financial Aid 101
Do you need help understanding financial aid? How do you apply? The answers to your questions are available to you! Attend Financial Aid 101 on-line and you will gain an understanding of what financial aid is, who is eligible, where the money comes from and how to apply.

PARENT ON-LINE ACCESS
The Skyward Parent Access Program will allow you to instantly check your student’s grades, attendance and much more online.

• Contact Jana Tyrrell at 709-7616 or email jana.tyrrell@tumwater.k12.wa.us to get your access code.

THS TRAFFIC SAFETY CLASSES
The next class starts January 11th, so contact Mr. Slipp at tumwatertse@comcast.net and sign up soon!

• 2009-2010 Class Dates

STAFF DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR
THS staff, use the following calendar to keep track of professional development opportunities offered through TSD:

• Staff Development Calendar

Important Dates

11/4/09
Junior/Senior Information Night @ 6:30pm in the PAC

11/5-7/09
Fall Play Production "Anatomy of Gray" @ 7:00pm in the PAC

11/7/09
"Twilight in the Tropics" Scholarship Auction. Visit the website for more information.

11/9/09
Blood Drive from 8:00am-2:00pm in C-1

11/11/09
NO SCHOOL - VETERANS DAY OBSERVED

11/12-14/09
Fall Play Production "Anatomy of Gray" @ 7pm in the PAC

11/13/09
CORE/FLEX 9 Week grade check

Skyward Grade Update

11/14/09
Dance Competition—All day @ THS gym

11/16/09
Winter Sports Begin—Get office clearances completed before this day

11/17/09
Mid terms mailed home

TSD Special Services Parent Advisory Committee @ 6:30-7:30pm at the DO

11/18/09
EARLY RELEASE DAY 12:10 (Buses pickup at 12:10pm)

Special Parent Meeting with Glen and Lisa Kinney @ 7pm in the PAC

11/26-27/09
NO SCHOOL—THANKSGIVING BREAK

12/2/09
EARLY RELEASE DAY 12:10 (Buses pickup at 12:10pm)

12/5/09
SAT @ THS

12/10/09
Choir Concert @ 7:00pm in the PAC

12/11/09
CORE/FLEX 12 Week grade check

Skyward Grade Update

12/16/09
EARLY RELEASE DAY 12:10 (Buses pickup at 12:10 p.m.)

12/17/09
Band/Orchestra Concert @ 7pm in the PAC

12/21/09 – 1/1/10
NO SCHOOL—WINTER BREAK

1/4/10
Classes recommence

1/11/10
THS Traffic Safety Class Begins

1/13/10
EARLY RELEASE DAY 12:10 (Buses pickup at 12:10 p.m.)

1/14/10
Advanced Theatre Showcase @ 7pm in the PAC

1/15/10
Skyward Grade Update

1/16/10
Sadies @ Hawks Prairie from 8-11pm

1/18/10
NO SCHOOL - MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

1/25-29/10
Assessment Week (Finals)

1/27/10
EARLY RELEASE DAY 12:10 (Buses pickup at 12:10 p.m.)

1/27-30/10
Winter Production "Much Ado About Nothing" @ 7pm in the PAC

1/29/10
CORE/FLEX grade check
End of 1st Semester

2/27/10
FBLA Scrapbooking Fundraiser from 11am-8pm in the Commons