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It's not too late to sign up for this super fun walk/run! Sunday, Nov. 4. Walk off that Halloween candy and raise money for South-area band programs, including Trailwood's! It's a great way to spend a Sunday morning. 
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Hello, Trailwood! Fall is party-central at Trailwood. We hope you’ve been enjoying the grade-level Happy Hours. There’s still time to attend our school-wide fall fundraiser - the Trailwood Games on Saturday, October 6th. Come to battle or just enjoy watching others fight for victory! All proceeds go to the Mini-Grants fund. If your child has ever been pumped for scooter day in PE, balanced on a wobble stool or been challenged by Breakout Curriculum, they’ve experienced the benefits of the Mini-Grants program. Follow the newsletter link at trailwoodpta.com to purchase tickets to The Games and to see the many other things happening at Trailwood in the next month. Go Thunderbirds! Heather McClure, PTA president hmcclure1436@gmail.com Come cheer on our reps from Trailwood...Mr. Lawrence and Kate Allen!! Hope to see you all there!!   We have a dining partner with McLain's on Tuesday October 16th from 4:00-6:00. Please mention Trailwood at checkout and McLain's will donate a portion of the sales back to the Trailwood PTA.
 Please come join us again, but this time in your Halloween costume and be prepared to have a super, spooky good time! We'll have some slippery eyeballs and frozen fingers for you to touch if you dare, a special Halloween treat, and then we'll make some ghoulish goo with long stringy hair! We are looking forward to having a fa"BOO"lous time! -Mrs.Victoria Savich and Mrs. Lindsey Guillen FYI...We do play and explore lots of items and materials that can be a chocking or safety hazard for children younger than 3. The activities are more geared towards children 3 years+ but feel free to bring younger siblings if needed. Educationally yours, Victoria Savich and Lindsey Guillen  Calling all Trailwood Artist! It's that time of year again for the PTA reflections contest. Open to students of all grades and all abilities. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to showcase your talents and represent Trailwood at the same time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSvo7vS4Hgg 1. Explore one or all six disciplines, including:
*Please see the official rules below for each category to know what is required for your entry. 2. Reflect on the Theme: “Heroes Around Me”
Each entry will be reviewed using the following criteria:
3. Submit your entry Students must fill out the official Reflections entry form with each submission, including parent signature, the title of the artwork, and an artist statement of 10-100 words describing the student’s inspiration and personal connection to the theme and how the work relates to the theme. Please bring completed entries to the school for submission on or before Monday, October 22, 2018. 4. Win Awards and Prizes Be considered for school, district, state and national level awards and prizes. Rules https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/ba1111_e61013c608b74376b01ab14f89e94a90.pdf Entry form. https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/ba1111_597be992fca64de5b3c3daf13cdc4f47.pdf Thank you! Dara Giuliani daragiuliani@gmail.com For further information, you can visit PTA.org/Reflections.  2018-19 Spirit Wear sales have officially come to a close. All spirit wear was delivered to your oldest child’s classroom on Friday, 9/28 or left in the office if requested and confirmed previously. There will be some leftover low inventory spirit wear for sale either as cash and carry in the office with Shereen or offered online at the PTA store beginning mid October. Please let the Spirit Wear committee know before 10/10 of any discrepancies or if you have not received your order. Any discrepancies addressed after that date cannot be guaranteed to be corrected. Thank you so much for your continued support and keep an eye out for the sneak peek of 2019-20 designs after Spring Break! Thank you! Spirit Wear Committee  We are excited to announce that Trailwood PTA’s primary fundraiser will be held on February 23, 2019, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in Overland Park. The auction funds over 50 programs to enrich the educational experience of our students and provide support for Trailwood staff. Proceeds supports cultural arts programs, school field trips, teacher stipends, community events, and enhanced learning experiences throughout the year. This is Trailwood PTA’s biggest fundraiser and we need your support. Trailwood Elementary PTA is a 501(c)(3) organization (tax-exempt #23-7151451) and all gifts are tax-deductible. Progress:
We are more than happy to pick up sponsorships and donations, or they can be mailed directly to: Trailwood Elementary School Attn: Auction Committee 5101 W 95th Street Overland Park, KS 66207 MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10th!  We are excited to announce that Trailwood has been chosen by Safe Kids of Johnson County as the 'highlight' school for this year's Walk to School Day. Please plan to walk to school this day and come early. Festivities will begin at 7:30. There will be a FedEx truck on the playground to tour and you can learn more about pedestrian safety. The Indian Woods Middle School mascot will be there to help celebrate with other live entertainment. A light breakfast will be available. Plan to sign our poster and have your picture taken with all the other walkers! We cannot wait to see you on October 10th!  Hey Trailwood Family and Friends! Please join us at our annual Fall Movie Night next week on Thursday, October 11th in the Trailwood Commons. There is no school the next day!! Doors open at 6:00pm and the movie starts around 6:30pm. We're showing Hotel Transylvania 3, just in time for Halloween! This event is free, but we do ask for treat donations which we sell at the event to help cover the cost of our annual movie license. Please consider donating a homemade or store-bought treat - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4FACAB23A0F85-trailwood Feel free to bring blankets and pillows to get comfy! Adults may bring chairs to set in the back. We do ask that there is a parent present with each child or group of children. We look forward to seeing you next Thursday evening! Kristina Keairns and Kari Harrell PTA Movie Night Co-Chairs  Attention Trailwood Dads!! The Trailwood Mom's had their Senoritas and Sangrias PTA fundraiser, now it's our turn with some, Kegs and Eggs! Just $20 per person! All proceeds will go to Trailwood PTA. We'll have a Milk Stout brewed by Trailwood Dads: Jeff Smith and Cameron Harrison Breakfast will be served sponsored by: The Bowen, Jones, Cowie, Welzenbach and Svarvari families Please join us on October 6th from: 8:00 – 11:00am at the Bowen House 9801 Woodson Drive Please click on this link to sign-up: https://one.bidpal.net/kegsandeggs2018/  Trailwood's two state senators have agreed to join us for our October 9 evening PTA meeting. Come out to Trailwood at 7 p.m. to meet state Senator Barbara Bollier and Senator John Skubal. They will be prepared to discuss school funding and will take questions about other issues of concern to you and our community. This is a real treat to have them so please mark your calendars and plan to attend. **Complimentary babysitting available**  Election Day is Around The Corner! Election Day is November 6 and this is a huge election for public education. You'll be voting for Kansas Governor and your representative in the Kansas State House, which allocate state funds to public schools like Trailwood. You'll also be voting for Member of Congress, County Commission and more! The PTA as a nonprofit organization does not endorse candidates, although we encourage you to be as informed as possible. There are several education-focused groups, including Education First Shawnee Mission, Stand Up Blue Valley and the Kansas National Education Association (KNEA), who do endorse candidates that they believe will support public education in Kansas. There are several opportunities to meet and hear directly from candidates before election day at candidate forums. KS House Districts 19, 25 Candidate Forum (Trailwood families north of 99th Street) Hosted by the Shawnee Mission Post 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Thu, Oct 11, 2018 Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village, KS KS House Districts 20, 29 Candidate Forum (Trailwood families south of 99th Street) Hosted by the Shawnee Mission Post 7 - 8 pm, Tue, Oct 23, 2018 Shawnee Mission South High School, Overland Park, KS You can register to vote until October 16 and request a mail ballot online at ksvotes.org. Cross these important tasks off your to-do list today with a few clicks on your computer and you'll be all set to vote from the comfort of your couch. Election day is November 6.  Fall is here and what better way to show our teachers how much we appreciate them than with a day full of pumpkin spice treats. If you're interested in bringing a treat then please sign up and bring your goody to the office on Monday morning, October 15th by 8:15. Many thanks! -------> Sign up here! <------  Hey Thunderbirds! SAVE THE DATE for this year's Free Family Movie Nights on Thursday, October 11th and Thursday, March 28th in the Trailwood Commons. Doors open at 6:00pm and movie starts at 6:30. If you're new to Trailwood, Family Movie Night is a great fall and spring tradition offered by the PTA. It's a great way to bring friends and family together to enjoy a movie and some fun treats. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Movie Night Co-Chairs - Kristina Keairns: kmkeairns@gmail.com or Kari Harrell: kari@littleprincessgallery.com  Trailwood Legislative Forum - Oct. 9 @ 7pm We are pleased that Trailwood's four state legislators have all agreed to join us for our October 9 evening PTA meeting. Come out to Trailwood to meet state Reps. Stephanie Clayton and Jan Kessinger and state Sens. Barbara Bollier and John Skubal. Our legislators will be prepared to discuss school funding and will take questions about other issues of concern to you and our community. This is a real treat to have them so please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Primary Election Complete - General Election November 6 The primary election was held on August 7. The winners of the primary election advance to the general election, which will be held on November 6. Many decisions about our schools are decided by election outcomes, including funding levels, school safety, investments in early education and much more. Please make a plan to vote! You can register to vote, or update your registration if you've moved, online at https://ksvotes.org/. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Cheatham, Legislative Chair, at melissa.cheatham@gmail.com |
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