welcome, thunderbirds!

 

Our PTA is a dedicated group of parents, teachers, and administrators who work together to provide resources and programs to all families in our school community.

 

The PTA supports the quality of education at Trailwood Elementary with strategic investments in curriculum materials, enrichment and instructional programs, and general support of our community that directly enhance the school's mission of excellence for all Trailwood students.

     

Welcome to Trailwood PTA!

 

Happy summer, Thunderbird families!

 

The 2024 - 2025 school year has come to a close! Your PTA enjoyed planning some amazing events, activities and programs this year, and we thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you in the hallways soon. 

 

Questions about the PTA? Please feel free to reach out to PTA President, Cher Brownback! 

        

school supplies for sale

 

Now throught July 1st, you can purchase next year's school supplies for your child through 1st Day School Supplies.

 

It's quick and easy! Simply select your kiddo's grade-level kit, make your purchase, and you're done! You'll get the exact supplies your child's teacher selected, with each student's supplies packaged in one box. 1st Day School Supplies only sells name-brand, quality products.There is no checking off each item one by one, keeping siblings' supplies separated or running around town. As a bonus, Trailwood's PTA receives a portion of each sale!

 

Kits will be delivered at the Popsicle Pop-In on Thursday, August 7th.

 

Please contact Jen McDonald with questions.

 

   

PTA Exec Board

 

We would like to thank our outgoing PTA Exec Board for their service and dedication to Trailwood Elementary during the 2024 - 2025 school year.  Please give these individuals a big "thank you" the next time you see them.

 

President: Lori Tritsch

President Elect: Cher Brownback

Treasurer: Tobe Reed

Treasurer Elect: Brian Bowen

Membership: Jennifer McDonald

Ways and Means: Katie Culbertson

Corresponding Secretary: Sarah McGinnity

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Sonal Bhakta

Recording Secretary: Brittany Nguyen

Parliamentarian: Jamie Reasons

 

And, let's welcome our newest Exec Board Members! Our PTA Exec Board slate for the 2025 - 2026 school year was voted on by the general membership and installed at our May PTA meeting!

 

President: Cher Brownback

President Elect: Sarah McGinnity

Treasurer: Brian Bowen

Treasurer Elect: Terri Delimont

Membership: Emily Meissen-Sebelius

Ways and Means: Jennifer Clipp

Corresponding Secretary: Jennifer McDonald

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Jessica Horner

Recording Secretary: Kelli Luce

Parliamentarian: Lori Tritsch

 

save the date for popsicle pop-in

 

Be sure to save the date for our Popsicle Pop-In on Thursday, August 7th, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

 

This is a great time to visit your child's classroom, drop off school supplies (or pick up the ones you ordered from 1st Day School Supplies) and meet up with friends while enjoying a cool treat!

 

Stay tuned for more information to come later this summer!

  

 

thank you, Trailwood! 

 

 

 

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's Trivia Night! What a fantastic evening of raising important funds for our school and enjoying time with our amazing Thunderbird community! 

 

Final numbers are still rolling in, but we had an incredibly successful (and fun) event! Whether you purchased a ticket, bid on items in our live or silent auction, shared information, helped to put together a grade level basket, helped with set-up, or offered to be a party host, YOU contributed to our PTA's mission of supporting the students, families and staff of Trailwood Elementary. We couldn't do what we do without you!

 

We'd also like to give a big shout-out to our dedicated Trivia Night committee members! Planning for this event begins months in advance, and we are so appreciative of their time and energy. Please give the following individuals a big thank you the next time you see them: Lori Tritsch (chair), Jamie Reasons, Katie Culbertson, Terri Delimont, Heidi Saunders, Rachel Ciordas, Jennifer Pontier, Jennifer McCabe and Andrea Hoover.  We'd also like to extend our thanks to the following individuals for their help along the way: Cara Peterson, Mr. Lawrence, Shereen North, Danny Boresow, Matt Weiss, Rachel Crabb, and Catie Ebert. In addition, we'd like to express our appreciation to our room parents and party hosts for their support!

 

Let's also recognize our WONDERFUL auction sponsors! 

 

Primetime Sponsor:

Kansas City Mom Collective (Trailwood Parent - Sarah McGinnity)

 

Sitcom Sponsors: 

Travel Magic by Leigh (Trailwood Parent - Leigh McCabe)

200 Main Vintage (Trailwood Parent - Tobe Reed)

 

In Kind Sponsor:

Price Chopper

 

     

 

  

 

thunderbird bowl-o-rama

 

  

Our 2nd Annual Trailwood Thunderbird Bowl-O-Rama was a huge success! We had a great time at Ward Parkway Lanes where we hung out with old and new friends, enjoyed lots of bowling fun, and raised funds for a new gaga ball pit!

 

Thank you to all who contributed to this cause by purchasing tickets, being an event sponsor, making donations and/or entering our raffle! We had a fabulous evening and are looking forward to a new gaga ball pit for our students coming soon!

 

We were incredibly fortunate to have many generous sponsors at the Bowl-O-Rama! Please give these amazing businesses (many of whom are run by fellow Trailwood parents) a big "thank you" the next time you see them! 
 
Mindy VonWolf Brogan and Associates Real Estate
Leigh McCabe, Travel Magic by Leigh
Bennett Clark, Jack Stack BBQ
Buffalo State Pizza
Papa John's Pizza
Waldo Pizza
McLain's Market
  

dining partners

 

Dining partner events are amazing ways to support Trailwood while also enjoying some delicious food and supporting our community partners.

 

Do you know of a business that would be interested in learning more about the dining partners program? Please reach out to Cher Brownback, if so!

 

And, be sure to check out the information below for details on other great ways to give back!

 

    

MEMBERSHIP and yearbook sales coming soon

 

Stay tuned for your opportunity to purchase a PTA membership and support the work of our PTA later this summer!

 

Becoming a member does not obligate you to attend meetings or volunteer (although, we’d love to have you!). Your support allows us to provide our students, staff and families with a variety of fun and educational opportunities here at Trailwood!

 

You will also be able to purchase your child’s yearbook and pay their yearly activity fee at the same time. Yearbooks are a fantastic way for kids to reminisce on all the fun they had at Trailwood Elementary and will be delivered at the end of the year.

 

Stay tuned! 

 

Chair a committee

 

 

 

We still have a few committees in need of chairs for the 2025-2026 school year. Please reach out to Cher Brownback if you have additional questions or are interested in being a volunteer.

    

donate to the pta

 

 

Want to further support the work of your Trailwood PTA? Follow the link below to make a donation of your choosing!

 

Thank you for your generosity!

 

      

Volunteer as a wingman

 

Calling all Trailwood dads and father figures!

 

This fall, please consider taking a half-day or full-day out of your busy schedules and spending some time in your child's classroom as a Wingman! This is a great opportunity to interact with the kids and see what they do every day! Your schedule will vary depending on the needs of the day, but you can plan on spending most of your day with your kiddo(s) in the classroom, on the playground or at specials.

 

Volunteers can choose the dates and times (half-days or full-days) and can float between classrooms (if more than one child is attending Trailwood).

 

While you don't have to be trained as an MVP to volunteer in this capacity, we do recommend it so that you will be able to work with students on your own. Trailwood will host two MVP trainings in the fall. Please join us on either September 4th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm or on September 16th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am.

  

Be on the lookout for a SignUp Genius coming at the beginning of the school year!

 

Please contact Leif Peterson with any questions. 

 

    become an mvp and make a difference

 

 

We hope you'll consider becoming an MVP next school year! This designation is given to adult volunteers in SMSD who would like the opportunity to work with/supervise kids on their own. These relationships are positively powerful for the child (and the adult), and we can always use people to serve in this role!

 

Trailwood will host two MVP trainings in the fall. Please join us on either September 4th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm or on September 16th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am.

 

For more information on the MVP program and alternative training dates, please use the link below. Please contact social worker Brenna Sandefur-Farrar if you have any additional questions.

 

  

2025 - 2026 PTA MEETINGs

  

We hope you'll join us for our first PTA meeting of the 2025 - 2026 school year on Thursday, September 11th, at 8:15 am in the Band Room. This meeting will take place after our annual Donuts with Grownups event on the playground.

 

Please come with your questions about everything Trailwood. Our monthly meetings are great opportunities to get to know each other and find out more about our fabulous community! Everyone is invited to attend! Children are always welcome!

 

We hope to see you there!

 

HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR DIRECTORY INFORMATION?

 

 

It is always a great time to make sure your contact information is up-to-date! Keeping your directory account updated ensures that you receive important PTA information throughout the year (even in the summer!) and helps you to connect with other Trailwood families during the school year and summer months. Not sure how to do this? Just click on the link below for instructions!