welcome, thunderbirds!
Our PTA is a dedicated group of parents, teachers, and administrators who work together to provide resources and programs to all famies 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!
Welcome, Thunderbird families!
The 2025 - 2026 school year is here! Your PTA will be hard at work planning some amazing events, activities and programs this year, and we can't wait to see you very soon.
Questions about the PTA? Please feel free to reach out to PTA President, Cher Brownback!
the carnival is coming!
The 2026 Trailwood Carnival is almost here! Purchase your wristbands today to one of our favorite spring events, which will take place on Friday, May 1st, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Carnival wristbands are $15 each. The deadline to purchase wristbands online is Wednesday, April 29th at noon. After this date, you may purchase your wristband at the PTA table on the evening of the carnival. Wristbands purchased online will be sent home with your oldest child on Friday, May 1st.
Only those who wish to participate in carnival activities need a wristband. Parents of small children who need a riding companion do not need to purchase a wristband in order to ride along.
Purchase your tickets at the link below. We hope to see you there!
volunteer opportunities
May is filled with so many fun and exciting events at Trailwood! It's an amazing time to be a Thunderbird!
However, these activities can't go on without your help! Please consider donating your time to one (or more!) of our amazing upcoming activities. There is something for everyone, and no experience is needed. Just click on the event below in which you have interest, and you'll find the accompanying Signup Genius. Please take a look at these opportunities and find a time that works for you.
We can't wait to see you soon! Thank you for your support of our students!
Carnival Cake Walk Donations: May 1st
Carnival Soda Toss Donations: May 1st
show us your talents!
Calling all musicians, dancers, comedians, artists and more! The Trailwood Talent Show is coming! You may sign up with your act online using the link below. Please submit your form by May 4th so we can begin creating the program and determining exact times for the show!
Students can enter with one individual act or one group act, or one of each. Acts are limited to three minutes and must be family friendly. Music is due May 11th.
If you have questions, please contact Sarah McGinnity.
2026 - 2027 school supplies
You can now purchase next year's school supplies through our partner, 1st Day School Supplies. Get the exact supplies the teacher requested, with each student's supplies packaged in one box, and no running around town! And 1st Day School Supplies only sells name-brand products.
Bonus: Trailwood’s PTA receives a portion of each sale!
Kits will be delivered to Trailwood and distributed at the Popsicle Pop-In (the day before the first day of school).
Orders are due July 1st. Please order at the link below.
Questions? Please contact Jen McDonald.
bike to school day
Grab your helmet and join us on the playground for Bike to School Day on May 6th at 7:45 am. Once you arrive, have a snack with your fellow Trailwood friends and meet the SMS cheerleaders!
3rd graders will also have Bike Safety Day later in the afternoon!
Hope to see you there!
spring bogo book fair
The spring BOGO book fair is coming to our school on May 6th - May 8th. Your child will have the opportunity to shop the fair during their Library time or after school until 4:00 pm.
We will need lots of parent volunteers to assist with the fair during the week! Please take a look at the Signup Genius below and find a date time that fits in your schedule. You may sign up for your child's assigned class time or anytime of the day that works for you.
Please reach out to Jessica Horner with any questions.
thank you, trailwood community!
The 2026 Trailwood Auction was a huge success! Your generosity and support mean the world to the students, staff, teachers and families of Trailwood Elementary.
Our PTA supports a variety of activities at the school, such as cultural arts programs, field trips, community events, enhanced learning experiences, teacher stipends, staff appreciation and mini grants, just to name a few! Your continued support will allow us to continue to provide these experiences to our community, and we are so grateful!
Click the link below to read a letter from Auction Chair, Jennifer Clipp!
shout out to our auction sponsors
We are so appreciative of our auction sponsors! Let's show our support to these amazing businesses and families that help to make our auction a success!
DIAMOND DECO SPONSOR - $2500
PLATINUM PROHIBITION SPONSORS - $1500
(Trailwood Parent: Sarah McGinnity)
(Trailwood Parent: Heather Counts)
GOLD GATSBY SPONSORS - $1000
(Trailwood Parents: Shamir and Sonal Bhakta)
(Trailwood Parent: Leigh McCabe)
SILVER SCREEN SPONSORS - $500
(Trailwood Parent: Tobe Reed)
yearbook photos wanted!
Thunderbird parents and guardians, we need your help! Please consider submitting photos from this school year for possible inclusion in the yearbook. Think field trips, skate parties, PTA events, scouting activities, sports teams, classroom parties, etc! Please visit the link below and upload your photos to the appropriate album for consideration in this year's yearbook!
Thanks for helping to make our yearbook an amazing memory for our students!
MEMBERSHIP and yearbook sales happening now
Now is the time to purchase a PTA membership and support the work of our PTA!
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 are also able to purchase your child’s yearbook and pay their yearly activity fee at this 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.
Please direct any questions to Emily Meissen-Sebelius.
Click on the link below to get started!
cafeteria volunteers needed
Whether you can help a little or a lot, we’d love to have you as a cafeteria volunteer this school year! Your time commitment is only one hour, but it makes a huge difference for our students and staff. Responsibilities include opening drinks and food packages and assisting our lunchroom aides.
Together, we can create a positive mealtime experience for all! Sign up at the link below!
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!
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? Check back at the beginning of the school year for a link to make a donation of your choosing!
Donations to the PTA help us to fulfill our mission of providing resources and programs to all members of the Trailwood community.
Thank you for your generosity!
Volunteer as a wingman
Calling all Trailwood dads and father figures!
Please consider taking a half-day or full-day out of your busy schedules and spending some time at Trailwood 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 and will include all grade levels, assisting with math and reading groups, specials, recess and lunchroom assistance for the younger grades.
Volunteers can choose the dates and times (half-days or full-days) and can float between classrooms.
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. Click here for more information on the MVP program and on future training dates that you can attend.
Use the link below to sign up for a date that works for you!
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!
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 next PTA meeting of the 2025 - 2026 school year on Tuesday, April 14th, at 8:15 am in the Band Room.
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!
- Friday, April 17
- Friday, April 24
- Friday, May 1
- Monday, May 4
- Tuesday, May 5
- Wednesday, May 6
- Thursday, May 7
