October 20

I wanted to let you know about all that is coming up at Trillium.
First off, we have a great fieldtrip scheduled for tomorrow- Tuesday,
but we are short on drivers.

The students are scheduled to visit the Old Town farmers Market
where they each get a dollar to spend at the booth of their choice,
then on to the Discovery Museum.
Last they will have lunch by the waterfront.

We need seats for seven students.
Please help out if you can,
even if you cannot stay for the whole trip.

This Saturday, the fundraising committee has a rummage sale planned.
If you have donations, you can bring them in this week,
and they will also need help setting up and selling items throughout the day.

Also, the Halloween Carnival is coming right up.
We love to have a s many parents as possible to join in the fun.
Sign-ups to run games will be posted this week.

The first week of November,
we will be holding our Steering Committee Elections.
This is a non-profit board that governs Trillium,
and is responsible for fiscal oversight, policy development, and ongoing
program assessment. If you are interested in getting on the ballot
let Marianne know.

I also wanted to mention that our budget is currently in peril
due to low enrollment and the state budget cuts.
I am working on creative ways to supplement our finances this school year,
and I am asking for any help you can provide.

The easiest way to increase our funding is to increase our enrollment.
Word of mouth recommendations go a long way,
so if you know anyone who is unhappy with their child's current school,
let them know we have six spaces in the K-2 class
and an active waiting list for the 3-5.

Also, if you have any grant writing experience, we could use your skills.

Of course, we also accept donations,
so if you happen to know someone looking to make a tax-deductable donation
to a non-profit (large or small), tell them about our small school.

I would be happy to discuss what I am working on,
or you can find out the details at the next board meeting in November.

Tuesday, Oct. 7th

Hi everyone.

Everything at the school is moving right along into
the busy fall season, and I wanted to give you
some updates.

First off, I would like to welcome Michaela Murphy to our staff.
Michaela has taken over Jen's position,
and is excited to be a part of our school community.

MIchaela comes to us with an extensive background in
child development, parent education, and social work.
She and Jen have known each other for 15 years,
and her children went to Gateway School in this building over 20 years ago
which makes for a nice connection.

Please take a moment to introduce yourself
when you pick up your kids.


This Friday, Oct. 10th, the kids are taking their annual trip to the Pumpkin Patch.
The bus will leave at 10:45, and they'll be back for lunch.
Please return signed permission slips in the kitchen.

Parents are welcome to come along,
but there is a waiver you must sign to ride the bus.
Younger siblings cannot ride the bus,
so if you are bringing them you can just meet us there.


This weekend is also the Festival of Courage
and our annual bakesale fundraiser.
Many parents have signed up, but there are some
holes in the schedule for sitting at the table.
Check the sign-up sheets.

All volunteers will get in free, we just need you
to work for an hour or two, then you can go and play
at the festival!

The money raised will go to replenish the petty cash
for the classrooms.

Next Tuesday, October 14th will be a Steering Committee meeting
at 6:00. All parents are welcome to attend and participate.
This will be the last meeting of the current committee,
as elections are coming up in a month.

We will have three openings on the committee
for voting members this year.
If you are interested in becoming a parent representative,
Marianne can answer any of your questions
or just come to the meeting.


Looking further ahead in the month:

Tuesday October 21: K-5 trip to the Eureka Famer's Market
and the Discovery Museum
* Parent drivers are needed.

Friday, October 31: Halloween Carnival 1:00-3:00 PM
* We will need parents to help run games for the kids.
Look for sign up sheets closer to the event.


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