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 flower sale is on!

 

Our annual Trailwood Flower Sale is back!

 

It's time to start planning your spring pots and gardens! Shop a wide range of premium-quality bedding plants and flowers, including annuals, perennials, and established tomato plants, as well as beautiful mixed pots and hanging baskets for both sun and shade.

 

These premium plants are grown to order by a local grower (a former SMSD family)! Trailwood receives approximately 50% of all sales, so this is a great way to spruce up your outdoor space and support our school at the same time!

 

Orders are due March 27th. Pick-up will take place on May 8th at Trailwood Elementary. A sign-up genius with various pick-up times will be sent to you prior to this date. 

 

Check out the link below and place your order today!

 

   

Legislative meeting Save the Date!

 

Ever wondered where our school gets its funding? Curious about a potential new state law regarding cell phones in schools? 

Our Trailwood PTA is inviting you to meet with your local elected officials on March 31st from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Indian Woods Middle School to talk about these issues and more! We are organizing this meeting, in partnership with Brookwood and John Diemer PTAs, to bring parents together to hear about current funding and laws affecting our schools. We will have plenty of time for questions and to meet your elected officials in a casual, informal setting. 

Hear from 2 state-level representatives, 3 senators, including 2 governor candidates, and our south-area SMSD Board of Education representative/vice-president. Please join us on March 31st!

 

Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions to Emily Sebelius.

 

Please see the flyer below for all the details!

 

 

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 Thursday, March 12th, 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!