It's Not Too Late for PTA Memberships and Yearbooks

Thunderbirds- We have had a busy and fun Aug/Sept, with so many PTA events, like back-to-school coffees, donuts with grownups, T-Bird Trot, movie night with Lilo and Stitch, and more!  Now our students are starting to experience or look forward to field trips, flight time and classroom Halloween parties. These and many more activities are made possible by your purchase of a PTA membership! If you have not yet purchased your membership, it is NOT too late! 

Update your directory contact information, join the PTA for 2025-2026, and pay for yearbooks and student activity fees today! 

 You can make all of your purchases here. 

Simply log in* to your PTA Membership Toolkit account, and follow the prompts to update your directory information and publishing preferences.  

* First time users- create an account today using the email address that receives school emails (this email address is already connected to your child in the PTA's system). 

Becoming a member does not obligate you to attend meetings or volunteer (although, we’d love to have you!).  Thank you for your ongoing support! We hope to connect with you soon! 

Please direct any questions to Emily Meissen-Sebelius. 

Make your Plan to Vote on November 4! 

• Overland Park and Prairie Village residents have the opportunity to vote for their city council members and mayor (for OP only). 
• There are no contested school board races in SMSD.
• Everyone will have Johnson County Community College Board of Trustees and Water Board races on their ballot also
  
  

Early Voting is Now Open! 

• Times and locations for early in-person voting
• Register here; (jocoelection.org/registration/register-vote)
• Finding your sample ballot before heading to the polls (myvoteinfo.voteks.org)
• How to request a mail ballot (voter.jocoelection.org)

Deadline to Register is Oct. 14th

• Register here; (jocoelection.org/registration/register-vote)
• Double check your voter registration at myvoteinfo.voteks.org—ensure you are registered and your address is correct

Don't be intimidated to ask your elected officials and candidates what they see as their roles in supporting public education. Although they don't directly fund our schools, like state legislators do, city officials can advocate and support in many ways.  Make your voice heard by casting a ballot on (or before!) Nov. 4th!  

The 2025 T-Bird Trot was a huge success, with nearly 400 Thunderbirds participating! Thank you all for coming out and enjoying a wonderful night of fun and community!

We'd like to thank our 2025 T-Bird Trot sponsors!

Odyssey Coffee, run by our very own Seipel family, is located in the shopping center next door to Trailwood!

Kumon Learning Center, also next door, provided financial sponsorship which helped us run the event smoothly!

Creekwood Orthodontics gifted re-fillable water bottles for each registered family, along with 2025 T-Bird Trot water bottle stickers!

We also want to thank Price Chopper for the generous donation of bananas and delicious cookies!

Tickets on sale for Fall Parent Parties! This is an excellent way to get to know other parents and support the PTA!

We are still looking for a Kindergarten and 5^th grade host (s.) Please reach out if you are interested and want more information!

Link to purchase tickets: https://www.trailwoodpta.com/form/m/356544

1^st grade: Hosts- Roppo, Weddle, Coatney, Marion, and Branch families  Saturday, October 18th 7:30p-10:30p. Theme is Halloween/Fall but no dress code required-Roppo House 5436 W 99th Terrace, OP, KS

2nd grade: Hosts-Clipp, Stockman, Luce, Eberle, Krieger  Sunday November 2nd 3pm-Chiefs Tailgate theme-Clipp's House 9811 El Monte St. OP, KS (no school Monday)

3rd grade: Hosts-Mohr, Beier, Krieger, Proffer, and Hoelting families  Friday Nov 14th 7p-Mohr House 5436 W. 100th Street, OP, KS

4^th grade: Hosts-Eberts and Atkinsons Friday October 10^th Ebert’s House 5218 W 98^th Terrace, Overland Park

6^th grade: House, Cowie, Nadon, and Foster families Saturday, October 25th-Theme Hygge (warm fall coziness)

Thank you!

Cher Brownback

Cherylynnbrownback@gmail.com

Support Trailwood on October 15th by mentioning this flyer at Johnny's Tavern at 95th and Antioch for dinner 5pm - 9pm. 15% will go to Trailwood!

Hello Thunderbird parents and students!

This fall, we welcome the return of the annual PTA Reflections Contest—a nationally recognized program that celebrates student creativity and artistic expression both at school and at home. All Trailwood students, regardless of grade or ability, are invited to participate and bring this year’s theme to life:

✨ 2025–2026 Theme: “I Belong” ✨

Students may submit original works of art in one (or more) of six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Each entry should include an artist statement explaining how the work connects to the theme. A Special Artist Division is also available to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate.

📅 Entry Deadline: October 15th

• Digital submissions & questions: Email Terri Delimont at tdelimont@gmail.com

• Physical entries (visual art & photography) + signed entry forms: Deliver to Shereen North in the Trailwood Elementary office by October 15th

2025-2026 Reflections Contest Student Entry Form

2025-2026 Reflections Contest Flyer

As we begin planning for our upcoming Spring Flower Sale to support the Trailwood PTA, we are reaching out to ask for your help in organizing this annual event. We are looking for an additional volunteer to assist with organization, communication, and event day logistics. Plant and flower knowledge is appreciated, but not required!  If you're available to lend a hand, please let us know —we’d love to have you on board!

Thank you!

Christina Geiger 

ChristinaSGeiger@gmail.com