welcome Back, 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.
1st annual thunderbird bowl-O-rama
chat and chew is back
Chat and Chew is back this year! Chat and Chew is like a book club for kids 2nd through 6th grade. Students who choose to participate will meet with an adult volunteer (often a parent or grandparent) to discuss the book over lunch.
If your child is interested in participating or if you would like to lead a group of readers, please see the SignUp Genius sent to you by Mrs. North!
walk to school day
The weather is cooling down, and Wednesday, October 5th, should be a perfect day for everyone to walk to school! Join us on the blacktop from 7:45 am - 8:10 am! Students can grab a fun breakfast snack and a photo with one of their favorite South area mascots! We will take a large group photo around 8:00 am.
Hope to see you there!
pta memberships now on sale
We hope you'll consider purchasing a PTA membership for the 2022-2023 school year! Becoming a member helps us in our efforts to support the students, families, teachers and staff of Trailwood Elementary! Becoming a member doesn't obligate you to attend meetings or volunteer your time (although, we'd love to have you join us at all of our events)! You can be as involved as you'd like!
Memberships are $10 each and may be purchased using the link below. While there, you can also pay for your child's yearbook and yearly activity fee. Thank you for your support of Trailwood Elementary!
become a wingman
As we kick off another school year at Trailwood, we're looking to refresh our roster of dads and father-figures to be part of our Wingman program! The group has completed numerous projects over the last few years including the ga-ga ball pit, picnic tables and a few others.
And, this year, we are excited to bring the Wingman program back to the classroom! Please consider taking a half-day or full-day out of your busy schedules and spending some time at Trailwood. This is a great opportunity to interact with the kids and see what they do every day! The schedule will vary depending on the needs of the day, but you can plan on spending a portion of your day with your kiddos (including lunch) but you may also be helping with other parts of the school, such as recess or specials.
Check your email for the Sign-Up Genius, and feel free to sign up whenever your schedule allows.
If you would like more information, please contact Eric Foreman.
reflections contest
The 2022 National PTA Reflections contest is a program that encourages students to participate in the Arts. All students are eligible and encouraged to participate!
The theme for the 2022 Reflections Contest is: Show your voice! Students can submit their entries in the following categories: Dance Choreography, Music Composition, Film Production, Photography, Literature, or Visual Arts. Detailed requirements for each category are listed on the entry form linked below. Students can enter more than one category.
The deadline to submit is October 14th. Questions and digital submissions can be submitted to Rebecca Keunen. Please submit all physical entries (visual art & photography) and ALL completed signed entry forms to the office.
upcoming events at south
We'd love to see you at an upcoming event at South! Click on the events below for more information on each activity!
committee chairs needed
Looking for a fun way to get involved at Trailwood Elementary? Why not join one of our fun committees and help plan some exciting events for the 2022-2023 school year? We are currently looking for chairs for the committees listed below. See if one fits your interests, or grab a friend and chair one together! No prior experience necessary!
Please contact Cara Peterson for more information.
Cornhole Tournament
Golf Tournament
become an mvp and make a difference
As volunteers head back to the classrooms this fall, please consider becoming an MVP! 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 training dates, please use the link below. Or, please join us at Trailwood for an MVP training on September 9th from 8:30 - 9:30 and again from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Commons. Please contact social worker Brenna Sandefur-Farrar if you have any additional questions.
october PTA MEETING
Everyone is welcome to join us at our monthly PTA meetings! Meet us in the Trailwood cafeteria on Tuesday, October 11th. Learn more about the PTA, get to know other Trailwood parents and receive the latest updates from Mr. Lawrence.
We hope to see you there!
HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR DIRECTORY INFORMATION?
Now is the perfect 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 and helps you to connect with other Trailwood families. Not sure how to do this? Just click on the link below for instructions!
yearbook photos wanted
The yearbook Committee is already hard at work collecting photos for the 2022-2023 yearbook! But, they need your help! Please use the following link throughout the year to upload pictures you would like to see in this year's edition. We love all kinds of photos - first days, extracurricular activities, PTA events, room parties, field trips, Scout events, and more!
When you add a photo, please be sure to include specific information, if possible (such as name, grade, event). Thanks for your help!
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