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Our PTA is strongly committed to reflecting on our school’s responsibilities as a privileged white-dominant option school in North Seattle. We believe in advocating for ALL children in our own school and beyond.
National PTA Position Statement
National PTA Position Statement
SAY THEIR NAMES: ADDRESSING INSTITUTIONAL OR SYSTEMIC RACISM is a position statement that was adopted by the National PTA in July 2020 by the association’s Board of Directors. National PTA stands firmly against racism in all forms and the culture of oppression that permeates the United States. This statement reaffirms National PTA’s commitment to listen, educate and advocate beyond rhetoric and rise to correct all inequities and injustices. Thornton Creek PTA voted unanimously at our Winter 2021 General Meeting in support of this position statement.
Transforming Family-School Partnerships
Transforming Family-School Partnerships
PTA's National Standards Webinar Series: The 2023-24 webinar series has wrapped up, but all were recorded and available for viewing. There are some gems in each one of these sessions that lend sound advice from voices leading efforts in their communities on how we can engage families and students to grow stronger schools and communities.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ5seUGdPQBWat7KMRxVbaTheTNX2C77r
Washington State PTA Resolution
Washington State PTA Resolution
Resolution 2.26, Dismantling Institutional and Systemic Racism was adopted by the Washington State PTA in October, 2020. It was originally drafted and submitted by the Washington State PTA resolution committee and the Seattle Council PTSA. Among those who submitted and reviewed this document were local leaders Manuela Slye, Sebrena Burr, Ed Lin, and Tracy Gill-Castro, as well as multiple parents of color, and among others. Thornton Creek PTA voted unanimously at our Winter 2021 General Meeting to adopt this resolution.
Seattle Council PTSA Resolutions
Seattle Council PTSA Resolutions
Below are a list of recent resolutions adopted by Seattle Council PTSA. For a full list of resolutions, please visit their website.
Resolution on Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention and Survivor Supports
Resolution on Child Separation
Dress Code Resolution
#TakeBackPTA - a resolution on PTA mission and fundraising
Capital Gains Tax/Fully Fund Public Education 2019
SCPTSA 2018-19 Equity Resolution
In Support of Black Lives Matter at School
Seattle Special Education PTSA
Seattle Special Education PTSA
Assisting families of students with disabilities as they navigate the education system
Building bridges between the general and special education communities in order to bring increased educational resources and opportunities for all students.
Partnering with parents and educators as we advocate for improvements in the special education system.
Resources: https://seattlespecialeducationptsa.org/resources
NAACP Youth Council
NAACP Youth Council
On Monday, October 5, 2020, the NAACP Youth Council launched the school year with a list of demands for both the State of Washington and Seattle Public Schools. Here is a recording of the webinar.
We have had two opportunities to bring representatives from Seattle's NAACP Youth Council to Thornton Creek where they shared their school experiences with us and reported on the important advocacy work they are doing to improve the educational climate for all students.
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