Trailwood Elementary PTA
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  • 2021 Virtual Auction
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    • Treasury Forms & Financials
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    • Community Partners
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  • PTA Store

Welcome Thunderbirds!

Welcome to the Trailwood Elementary School PTA website! 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. 
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News from the Principal
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TRAILWOOD NEWSLETTER
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REGISTER WITH THE PTA
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COVID DASHBOARD

2021-2022 PTA Board Nominations

Help us find PTA board members for the 2021-2022 school year! If you or someone you know would be a good fit for one of the available positions, please fill out the form below.
​All nomination forms need to be turned in to Mrs. North by 1/22.  

Questions? Please reach out to PTA Parliamentarian Jen Pontier
PTA Nomination Form

AUCTION SPONSORS WANTED!

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The 2021 virtual Trailwood PTA Auction is right around the corner, and we'd love to have your family or business consider a sponsorship this year! You will be recognized as a #TrailwoodStrong sponsor and will receive prominent exposure among Trailwood families, staff, friends and neighbors.
Choose from two levels of sponsorship:
Gold: $500

- Business name and/or logo on auction souvenir cup
- Sponsorship recognition on bidding website, PTA social media and online directory
- Opportunity to provide promotional material for participant swag bags
Silver: $200
- Sponsorship recognition on bidding website, PTA social media and online directory
- Opportunity to provide promotional material for participant swag bags
Interested?
Please contact Victoria or Cara
Auction Info

The Clothing Exchange is in full swing and busier than ever! 

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With need in our community higher than ever before, the goal of helping all SMSD students to be better prepared for school is at an all time high! You make the difference!! 
Volunteers are needed each Thursday evening from 4-7p.m. 
Please consider volunteering by signing up at this Clothing Exchange Volunteer
 Sign-Up Genius link

Moving forward, the CE is also looking for 1-2 people to add to the Clothing Exchange Committee, who would dedicate approximately 8 hours per week on an ongoing basis. 
Please keep in mind, the Clothing Exchange does not accept household items, furniture, toys, baby items (such as car seats, beds, etc). Only clothing of any size, shoes, bedding and towels. 
Tips and Requests
All details can also be found HERE.
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6th Grade Articulation Night

The 6th Grade Indian Woods Articulation Night has been postponed. Date and Location are TBD at this time. (Please check back for updates)
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Let's help our TW Library get the books from Mrs. Fritz's wish list for the library! Without the TBird Trot to help raise funds, every little bit helps!
Mrs. Fritz's Wish List
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Please help the Yearbook Committee by uploading photos for the yearbook. (Sports, friends, school work, volunteering, etc.) Since we aren't able to be present in the school we are relying on supplied photos. Thank you!!
Yearbook Photo Upload
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Food Service welcomes every student to enjoy FREE & SAFE school meals. Pick up time is FRIDAYS from 6:45 AM to 7:30 AM at Trailwood outside of door #14.
Remote-Learning Menu
In-Person Menu

Trailwood Thunderbirds Represent!

It goes without saying that our community is strong, caring and so talented -- Pandemic or NO!!! Please make sure to congratulate these AMAZINGLY talented, dedicated and hardworking Thunderbirds for the following achievements:

TW Citizenship Contest Winners 2020

Essay Contest Winner:
​Caroline LaTessa
6th Grade

Read Winning Essay Here

Poetry Contest Winner:
​Kate Hipp
​6th Grade

Read Winning Poetry Here

District Reflections Art Contest:
​District Level Award of Excellence

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Nixon Katzenmeier
Primary, Visual Arts
TRAILWOOD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 

Nixon's Future is Bright
I matter because... I am the future. My words and actions will make the future bright. The future is mine to fill with love.
Read Kate's Work Here

Kate Hipp
Middle School,
Intermediate, Literature
TRAILWOOD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 

Ripples
There is a girl name Jess, she starts to contemplate why and how she matter in the world.
Read Brynn's Work Here

Brynn Weiss
Intermediate, Literature
TRAILWOOD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE ​

We All Matter
I chose to write about three people who think that they are useless because it shows that everyone has a purpose in this world. You may find yours earlier or later than other people, but everyone matters. You, your friends, your family, and everyone you've ever known make your mark on the planet, and no matter where you choose to go or why you do these things you matter. This story shows the important lesson that nobody matters more or less than one another, and everyone ever has a purpose.

District Level Award of Merit

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Elyse Keairns
Visual Arts, Intermediate
TRAILWOOD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE ​

Peacemakers
In the world right now, there is a lot of fighting. This piece shows two friends that are different but alike. They matter because they both want the world to be a better place. A world that is peaceful and equal.

District Level Honorable Mention

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Kennedy Jones
Visual Arts,
​Middle School Intermediate

TRAILWOOD AWARD OF EXCELLENCE ​

"WE" Matter
I chose to replace "I" with "WE" because I only matter if we all matter. We all matter for the reasons that I put on my artwork.

TRAILWOOD LEVEL REFLECTIONS WINNERS

Trailwood Award of Excellence Winners (see above for artwork and literature)
Nixon Katzenmeier, Visual Arts, Primary division
Elyse Keairns, Visual Arts, Intermediate division
Brynn Weiss, Literature, Intermediate division
Kate Hipp, Literature, Intermediate division
Kennedy Jones, Visual Arts, Middle School division

Trailwood Award of Merit Winners

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Hathulya Pradeep
Visual Arts, Primary

I Can Do Multiple Work
I do lots of work, so I like to draw this picture.
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Piper DiSalvo
Visual Arts, Intermediate

Flower Garden
I drew a flower because flowers are living things and we are too.
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Kiersten Metcalf
Visual Arts, Middle School

Strands of Me
This artwork is about what really matters about me. It also shows the qualities I have. What really matters isn’t on the outside, it’s on the inside!


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Information for new and current families!
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Need to access school-specific information or staff contacts? Select photo above for access to the Trailwood Elementary School Website.
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HELP THEM LAUNCH.  SEE THEM GROW.  WATCH THEM SOAR.

Trailwood Elementary School

5101 West 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66207-3399
P: (913) 993-5600 • F: (913) 993-5699 • Attendance: (913) 993-5688

  • WELCOME
    • Trailwood 101
    • Past Newsletters
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Meet the Executive Board
    • TW Committees >
      • Committee Resources
    • JOIN TRAILWOOD PTA
    • Events
  • COVID INFO
  • 2021 Virtual Auction
  • RESOURCES
    • Treasury Forms & Financials
    • PTA Forms
    • Volunteer as an MVP
    • Community Partners
    • Student Directory
  • PTA Store