January 9, 2026

Hello! From the PTA President

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a restful and safe break!

Looking ahead, we have a super fun 3rd and 4th quarter ahead. The auction is coming up soon! Each year, Trailwood hosts a primary fundraiser, and we are so excited for this year's event-Roaring 20s Auction at Indian Hills Country Club! The auction helps fund more than 50 programs that enrich the educational experience of our students and support our dedicated staff. Tickets will go on sale next week! The cost will be $65 per ticket.

Reach out if you have any questions. Let's make 2026 one of the best yet!

Kind regards,

Cher Brownback

cherylynnbrownback@gmail.com

Important Dates

Wednesday January 14: Mathletics at Trailwood

Thursday January 15: General PTA Meeting 8:15am in Band Room

Monday January 19: MLK Jr Day-No School

Tuesday January 20: No School

Thursday January 29: Science Night at Trailwood 5:30p-7:30p

Thursday February 12: Valentine's Day Parties

Saturday February 28: Roaring 20s Auction at Indian Hills Country Club

PTA Nominating

Although the PTA has many more activities planned for this year, that doesn't mean we aren't already thinking about next year!

The PTA Nominating Committee will be meeting soon to consider nominations for the 2026-2027 Slate of Officers. The following Executive Board positions need filled: President-Elect (3 year term), Treasurer-Elect (2 year term), and Corresponding Secretary (1 year term).

Nomination forms may be submitted to Mrs. North no later than Friday, January 30th. Please direct questions to Parliamentarian Lori Tritsch (nurseholcomb@hotmail.com).

Nomination Form

Volunteers Needed: PTA Auction Grade-Level Baskets

As part of the auction, the PTA asks each grade to put together and donate a themed basket to be an auction item.

To accomplish this we are seeking a volunteer from each grade to spearhead this project.

Responsibilities include:
-Choosing a basket theme for your child’s grade
-Emailing your grade-level parents asking for contributions
-Collecting contributions
-Assembling the basket

Past themes include Brunch in a Basket, Local Coffee Shops, Chiefs Swag, Ladies Favorite Things, Legos and Disney. Feel free to team up with another parent and be creative!

We would love to have volunteers by Friday, Jan. 16. Assembled baskets are due Friday, Feb. 6.

Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4DA5AE2BA7FE3-61472587-trailwood

Questions? Email jenschmidt3@gmail.com.

Citizenship Contest Winner!

The Trailwood PTA is pleased to announce the 2025-2026 Citizenship Contest Winner:

Ellie Stewart - Award of Excellence for her Poetry entry titled, "Kindness"

This year's Citizenship Contest theme is "What is Kindness and How Do I Show It?" Ellie's entry captured the theme wonderfully! Her entry has advanced to the district level for judging. Way to go, Ellie! Thank you for sharing your poetry writing talents with Trailwood!

PTA Memberships, Yearbooks on Sale Now!

It's Not Too Late for PTA Memberships and Yearbooks

Thunderbirds- We have had a busy and fun fall, with so many PTA events, like back-to-school coffees, donuts with grownups, T-Bird Trot, movie night with Lilo and Stitch, Pancake Breakfast, and more! Now our students are starting to experience or look forward to the spring with more field trips, Carnival and more. 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.

Needed: Hosts for Grade Level Parties!

Hi Thunderbirds!

One of the many ways in which we strive to foster a sense of community here at Trailwood is through our annual grade level kid parties. These parties are hosted by parents and guardians, usually in the spring and summer, with tickets being sold at our February 28th Auction.

How it works: you can sign up with a couple families or go solo for your child's grade level. Parties in the past have included pool parties, backyard movies, backyard bouncy houses, but you can do whatever you’d like! We will put the parties for sale online to be purchased during trivia night. You hosting the party would be your donation to the PTA and tickets sold would go towards the PTA's efforts in funding activities.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054BA4AB22A5FD0-61554648-grade

For questions-reach out to Cher Brownback

cherylynnbrownback@gmail.com

SUBJECT: January 2026 Newsletter