SAVE TILLICUM MIDDLE SCHOOL NOW!

BSD plans to consolidate middle schools, and Tillicum is at risk!! 

If we do not take action NOW, Tillicum will not be here for our students in the fall!! 

Your student and your voices matter! 

Watch a video from the Save Tillicum Student Advocacy Group. Credit to Oscar D. for editing and Gunnar D. for filming.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR AMAZING SCHOOL AND ALL THAT WE HAVE TO OFFER...

Listen to public comments by Tillicum Parents

What can I do to support Tillicum MS?

START HERE

Scan the QR code or go to the website below to fill out the 

BSD Survey on Middle School Consolidation

BSD Survey on Middle School Consolidation

BE HEARD, and help save Tillicum 

• Speak up:  
  • Attend BSD board meetings , for schedule: click here.  You do not need to register to attend and to display signs.
  • Speak at board meetings by registering here. For more information, please click here for info about public comments.
  • Send emails to BSD board: https://bsd405.org/about/school-board/meet-the-board/  
  • Fill out the BSD Survey on Middle School Consolidation: click here.
  • Write the BSD Board: board@bsd405.org 
  • Write the Middle School Consolidation Committee: MSConsolidation@bsd405.org

• Demonstrate: 
  • Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Su4VFTK8
  • Facebook Page:Click Here
  • Likedin Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/98974601
  • Hand out flyers; print a flyer here: Bulletin Board Flyer
  • Sign the petition for Tillicum at change.org
  • Order a Yard Sign to show your support. 
  • Attend our SAVE TILLICUM RALLY on December 4th 

• Join:
  • Join the Tillicum MS PTA
  • Encourage your students to join the Save Tillicum Student Advocacy Group: https://forms.gle/gcMVhrmiNUkRbrWy6 
    • Student Advocacy Lead- Sean Patch seanpatch@gmail.com
  •  Join one of our Advocacy Committees by contacting the below lead in the group of your choice: 
    • • Social Media Lead- Natalie Danielson dancinnaddy@hotmail.com
      • Community Outreach Lead- Shen Ge taoyy19@gmail.com
      • Parent Advocacy Lead- Olga Lopez olrangel@gmail.com
      • Data and Research Lead- Chengzi Wang chengzhi.wang@msn.com and Andrew Parkins andrewparkins1@gmail.com 
      • BSD and BSD Board Meeting Lead- Sarah Moon sarahsulgilee@gmail.com

Why the PTA is important, especially in 2023-2024:

1. The PTA directly improves our children's education - and it’s tax deductible!
2. PTA funding sets Tillicum apart by providing superior resources.
3. We're committed to a $40,000 budget for Tillicum.
4. With potential district school consolidation, PTA's role is more vital than ever. This year is not the year to be complacent!
5. With only 15% participation, we need your time or donations. Let's make a difference! Without your help, programs will have to be cut.

Please donate to Tillicum Middle School!
Every dollar counts.
**We have a goal of raising $100 per family**

Tillicum Middle School PTA programs/events we were able to fund for the 2022-2023 school year:

• Ice Cream Social
• 8th Grade Graduation Party
• Donations to BSF and Special Needs PTA
• 6th Grade Camp
• Staff Appreciation
• Volunteer recruitment for school support
• Refreshments at Curriculum Night and Open House
• Pre Winter Break treats for students at lunchtime after fundraiser

• Math Connections After School Club
• Culture Chefs Cooking Club
• Positive Behaviors Interventions and Systems (PBIS)/TIGER STORE
• Tillicum Math Team
• Mental Health Group and Individual Counseling
• 7th Grade Social Studies Podcasting
• Music in the Parks- Band, Choir and Orchestra
• Sixth Grade Camp assistance
• SHAPE National Conference
• Headphones w/Microphone for Spanish Students
• Social Studies Department- Born a Crime Young Reader Class Set (40) of autobiographies
• Tillicum Band- "Composer Goes to Festival" Project- all middle schools
• Tillicum Band- purchase new Tenor Sax
• PE Department- exercise mats
• Music in the Parks- Choir, Orchestra and Band- Wild Waves, Federal Way, WA
• MHAT counseling department - The River Cards
• End of School Celebration- Ice cream and frozen treats on last day of school for students
• Library Grant
• Drama Production- Aladdin

Watch the news coverage featuring our Tiger Community attending last Thursday's BSD Board Meeting.