If you want to see this weekend's eclipse
it is NOT on Saturday night- it is Saturday morning beginning at 4:45-
so set your alarm Friday night.
Sorry for the confusion.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Winter 2011
The abundance of winter sunshine has been keeping us energetic
as we work up to our Winter Break from 12/19/11-1/2/12.
Here is a comprehensive list of what's happening until then:
Monday evening, 12/12, will be our monthly Steering Committee meeting at 6:00.
This meeting will include some important discussions about enrollment changes
for next year, new class configurations and aftercare billing issues.
All committee members are needed at this meeting, and parents interested in being
a part of this conversation are invited to join us.
This discussion will dictate necessary amendments to our charter enrollment practices
that will be voted on in January.
Tuesday, 12/13, we will be having the first part of our lunch program review
as required by the California Dept. of Education.
School representatives from Pacific Union will be joining us for
lunch that day to observe our kitchen and help prepare us for when the State inspectors come. Please welcome them to our school.
Wednesday, 12/14, the K-2 class will be touring the North Coast Coop- ending in the bakery as part of their current unit study- Breads Around the World.
Parent drivers are needed at 9:30. Please sign up in the kitchen.
Thursday, 12/15, will be our annual Multi-cultural Festival from 1:00-3:00.
Students will be preparing bread and traditional foods to share. Look in your parent boxes for teacher notes telling what each student will need to bring for this event.
Families are invited to join us for this celebration.
Friday, 12/16, is a minimum day. School is out at 1:10.
Have a wonderful time with all celebrations your family shares in the holiday season.
Please note that school is back in session on the Tuesday after New Year's- not Monday.
Also worth noting is that the 3-5 grade class is currently studying our solar system, and there has been some excellent related reports in the news. There is the discovery of and Earth-like planet, a new rover going to Mars, and there is also a full lunar eclipse happening this Saturday night. If you want to see this weekend's eclipse you'll have to set your alarm- it begins at 3:30 am on Sunday and will be fully eclipsed around 6:00am. This is the only full lunar eclipse visible here until 2014.
Enjoy!
One last thing- November Aftercare bills are going out this week. Look for an attached letter if your bill is over $50.00 outlining whaat must happen when we return to school. Bills must be paid down to $50 or less, or, if you have an exceptionally high balance, a 50% payment must be made to continue using the program in January. Please talk to Marianne or Michaela if you need a more personalized arrangement. We will try top work with you as best we can. If you have an existing payment agreement- please be sure you are current on your payments. Thanks.
as we work up to our Winter Break from 12/19/11-1/2/12.
Here is a comprehensive list of what's happening until then:
Monday evening, 12/12, will be our monthly Steering Committee meeting at 6:00.
This meeting will include some important discussions about enrollment changes
for next year, new class configurations and aftercare billing issues.
All committee members are needed at this meeting, and parents interested in being
a part of this conversation are invited to join us.
This discussion will dictate necessary amendments to our charter enrollment practices
that will be voted on in January.
Tuesday, 12/13, we will be having the first part of our lunch program review
as required by the California Dept. of Education.
School representatives from Pacific Union will be joining us for
lunch that day to observe our kitchen and help prepare us for when the State inspectors come. Please welcome them to our school.
Wednesday, 12/14, the K-2 class will be touring the North Coast Coop- ending in the bakery as part of their current unit study- Breads Around the World.
Parent drivers are needed at 9:30. Please sign up in the kitchen.
Thursday, 12/15, will be our annual Multi-cultural Festival from 1:00-3:00.
Students will be preparing bread and traditional foods to share. Look in your parent boxes for teacher notes telling what each student will need to bring for this event.
Families are invited to join us for this celebration.
Friday, 12/16, is a minimum day. School is out at 1:10.
Have a wonderful time with all celebrations your family shares in the holiday season.
Please note that school is back in session on the Tuesday after New Year's- not Monday.
Also worth noting is that the 3-5 grade class is currently studying our solar system, and there has been some excellent related reports in the news. There is the discovery of and Earth-like planet, a new rover going to Mars, and there is also a full lunar eclipse happening this Saturday night. If you want to see this weekend's eclipse you'll have to set your alarm- it begins at 3:30 am on Sunday and will be fully eclipsed around 6:00am. This is the only full lunar eclipse visible here until 2014.
Enjoy!
One last thing- November Aftercare bills are going out this week. Look for an attached letter if your bill is over $50.00 outlining whaat must happen when we return to school. Bills must be paid down to $50 or less, or, if you have an exceptionally high balance, a 50% payment must be made to continue using the program in January. Please talk to Marianne or Michaela if you need a more personalized arrangement. We will try top work with you as best we can. If you have an existing payment agreement- please be sure you are current on your payments. Thanks.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
October 2011
Fall is a busy time of year at Trillium.
We had our first all-school field trip today to the pumpkin patch-
thanks to everyone who signed up to drive.
Please be sure to read your field trip permission slips and check the front information board
about field trip dates and departure times.
There seemed to be a bit of confusion about today's trip- but luckily we had extra drivers so everyone was able to go.
Kindergarten parents- please remember to leave car or booster seats on field trip days.
The law still states that children need to be 6 years old OR 60 pounds to ride in a car seatbelt.
Next Wednesday evening is our monthly Steering Committee at 6:00.
This meeting is open to to everyone.
If you have an item you would like to put on the agenda please see Marianne by next Monday.
We have more field trips coming up this month to the Arcata Recycling Facility in Samoa.
The 3-5 class is going on Tuesday 10/11.
The tour is 11:00-12:00.
The K-2 class is going on Wednesday 10/26.
The tour is also from 11:00-12:00.
We need parent drivers for these field trips.
This year we are pleased to participate in the Author Festival once again.
This is a county-wide festival that sends guest authors into classrooms to read to students.
Our school will have Natasha Wing, a former local author, reading her works
such as "the Night Before Kindergarten" and "Jalepeno Bagels".
Natasha will be reading to the students between 9:30 and 11:30
followed by a potluck luncheon from 11:45-1:00.
Families are invited to join us for the festivities.
On Monday October 31st we will have our annual Halloween Carnival from 1:00-3:00.
Parent sign-ups will be posted later ion the month for people willing
to run a booth or bring a snack.
Students (and parents) are encouraged to wear costumes to school that day, however,
if your child's costume has a mask they will need to keep it off until the carnival.
Students may also change into their costume after lunch.
PLease- no weapons or candy from home.
The School Nurse will be at Trillium on November 1st
to provide vision and hearing screening for students.
If you have any particular concerns in either of these areas
please let your child's teacher know.
Everyone was informed that there was at least one confirmed case of chicken pox at Trillium.
The incubation period for exposure is up to 21 days so please keep checking your kids for symptoms
and keep us posted.
That's all for now.
We had our first all-school field trip today to the pumpkin patch-
thanks to everyone who signed up to drive.
Please be sure to read your field trip permission slips and check the front information board
about field trip dates and departure times.
There seemed to be a bit of confusion about today's trip- but luckily we had extra drivers so everyone was able to go.
Kindergarten parents- please remember to leave car or booster seats on field trip days.
The law still states that children need to be 6 years old OR 60 pounds to ride in a car seatbelt.
Next Wednesday evening is our monthly Steering Committee at 6:00.
This meeting is open to to everyone.
If you have an item you would like to put on the agenda please see Marianne by next Monday.
We have more field trips coming up this month to the Arcata Recycling Facility in Samoa.
The 3-5 class is going on Tuesday 10/11.
The tour is 11:00-12:00.
The K-2 class is going on Wednesday 10/26.
The tour is also from 11:00-12:00.
We need parent drivers for these field trips.
This year we are pleased to participate in the Author Festival once again.
This is a county-wide festival that sends guest authors into classrooms to read to students.
Our school will have Natasha Wing, a former local author, reading her works
such as "the Night Before Kindergarten" and "Jalepeno Bagels".
Natasha will be reading to the students between 9:30 and 11:30
followed by a potluck luncheon from 11:45-1:00.
Families are invited to join us for the festivities.
On Monday October 31st we will have our annual Halloween Carnival from 1:00-3:00.
Parent sign-ups will be posted later ion the month for people willing
to run a booth or bring a snack.
Students (and parents) are encouraged to wear costumes to school that day, however,
if your child's costume has a mask they will need to keep it off until the carnival.
Students may also change into their costume after lunch.
PLease- no weapons or candy from home.
The School Nurse will be at Trillium on November 1st
to provide vision and hearing screening for students.
If you have any particular concerns in either of these areas
please let your child's teacher know.
Everyone was informed that there was at least one confirmed case of chicken pox at Trillium.
The incubation period for exposure is up to 21 days so please keep checking your kids for symptoms
and keep us posted.
That's all for now.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Spring Update
It is springtime and we have a lot of exciting projects, events, and trips planned.
So, here is your update:
Next Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day.
We are hosting a family event from 11:00-1:10 and hope you can make it.
11:00-12:30: Appropriate technology demos
Earth-friendly projects/activities
Gardening in our new planters in front of the school- parents are invited to help
12:30-1:10: Family potluck
1:10: Early dismissal- minimum day
If you have any ideas for Earth Day projects please let us know.
We are planning this carnival-style and want the kids to have fun.
We are still also looking for donations for our garden projects that keep expanding.
Plants, seeds, tools, gloves, soil, amendments and time/energy are all appreciated.
By the way- have you seen our new beautiful planter boxes?
They were designed and built by Endless Gardens, run by Dylan Hunt and James Kelley.
Thank you!
The following week, April 25-29: Spring Break
The week after Spring Break: STAR Testing begins on Monday
3-5 graders will test Monday-Friday and try to finish that week.
2nd graders will begin later in the week and finish the following week while the 3-5 class is camping.
Please remember that we make STAR testing as painless as possible.
It is important for our small school that students participate- but we continue with the
Always Try Your Best Trillium Value as the guiding principle for testing.
Please help your kids get extra sleep and
be on time to school during test week.
Then, May 9-11,
the 3-5 graders are going camping at Wolf Creek Outdoor Educational Facility.
This is a great trip for student bonding and local ecology instruction.
Look in parent boxes for information about this trip.
Parent chaperones are needed.
The end of the year is coming right up- including our End of the Year Trip to Pamplin Grove June 7-9.
This is how we end every school year- camping together.
Last year's trip was rather damp- so think sunshine for this year!
Please mark your calendars for this fun family camp-out.
Information will be in parent boxes soon.
FYI- all students not camping will have independent study packets this year due to limited staff availability.
If you cannot go camping- talk to us sooner than later.
Thank you!
So, here is your update:
Next Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day.
We are hosting a family event from 11:00-1:10 and hope you can make it.
11:00-12:30: Appropriate technology demos
Earth-friendly projects/activities
Gardening in our new planters in front of the school- parents are invited to help
12:30-1:10: Family potluck
1:10: Early dismissal- minimum day
If you have any ideas for Earth Day projects please let us know.
We are planning this carnival-style and want the kids to have fun.
We are still also looking for donations for our garden projects that keep expanding.
Plants, seeds, tools, gloves, soil, amendments and time/energy are all appreciated.
By the way- have you seen our new beautiful planter boxes?
They were designed and built by Endless Gardens, run by Dylan Hunt and James Kelley.
Thank you!
The following week, April 25-29: Spring Break
The week after Spring Break: STAR Testing begins on Monday
3-5 graders will test Monday-Friday and try to finish that week.
2nd graders will begin later in the week and finish the following week while the 3-5 class is camping.
Please remember that we make STAR testing as painless as possible.
It is important for our small school that students participate- but we continue with the
Always Try Your Best Trillium Value as the guiding principle for testing.
Please help your kids get extra sleep and
be on time to school during test week.
Then, May 9-11,
the 3-5 graders are going camping at Wolf Creek Outdoor Educational Facility.
This is a great trip for student bonding and local ecology instruction.
Look in parent boxes for information about this trip.
Parent chaperones are needed.
The end of the year is coming right up- including our End of the Year Trip to Pamplin Grove June 7-9.
This is how we end every school year- camping together.
Last year's trip was rather damp- so think sunshine for this year!
Please mark your calendars for this fun family camp-out.
Information will be in parent boxes soon.
FYI- all students not camping will have independent study packets this year due to limited staff availability.
If you cannot go camping- talk to us sooner than later.
Thank you!
Monday, January 31, 2011
January 31
Here are some things you should know:
1) Today is the final day for priority enrollment for next fall- returning students and siblings only.
Turn in your enrollment form to secure a spot for next fall.
Open enrollment begins in February and is open to the general community.
2) Science fair projects for 3-5 graders should be underway.
There are 2 student projects that need permission for students to be involved-
one is a taste test (food only of course) and the other is an obstacle course.
Please sign and return slips if you will allow your student to participate.
If you are doing a project at home- please let us know if you need any assistance.
3) The Steering Committee is NOT meeting today-
we will meet next Monday at 6:00.
The agenda will include review of the Single Plan for Student Achievement
and the fiscal stability of Aftercare.
Committee members- please read over the Single Plan in advance-
all parents are welcome to attend this meeting.
4) This Wednesday, February 2nd, the K-2 class is going on a tour of the Arcata Coop.
This is a fun tour of all the departments and includes snacks.
Please sign up to drive/chaperone in the kitchen.
5) Our gardening committee- headed by Meka and Suzie,
has been awarded 2 gardening grants totaling $1200- yea!
Thursday afternoons are garden days with outside activities from 2-3,
and aftercare has been making and serving food from the garden every week.
If you would like to help out- please join us.
If you are not available at those times but want to help let us know.
This is a very exciting extension of our science program and we encourage everyone to get involved.
We are also accepting donations of seeds. plants, soil amendments, garden tools & gloves, and lumber for planter boxes.
Please talk to Meka or Marianne if you would like to make a donation.
6) This is your last chance to order school pictures.
The order will go out on Friday, Feb. 4th.
If you already ordered a class picture -they are also part of this order.
Order forms are in the library.
Coming up next month:
3-5 class to Flips for Kids on Thursday 2/10,
K-2 class to Flips for Kids on Friday 2/18.
We will need drivers for these trips.
Don't forget to put Science Night on your calendar- Thursday, February 17th at 6:30.
This is an all-school event.
That's all for now.
1) Today is the final day for priority enrollment for next fall- returning students and siblings only.
Turn in your enrollment form to secure a spot for next fall.
Open enrollment begins in February and is open to the general community.
2) Science fair projects for 3-5 graders should be underway.
There are 2 student projects that need permission for students to be involved-
one is a taste test (food only of course) and the other is an obstacle course.
Please sign and return slips if you will allow your student to participate.
If you are doing a project at home- please let us know if you need any assistance.
3) The Steering Committee is NOT meeting today-
we will meet next Monday at 6:00.
The agenda will include review of the Single Plan for Student Achievement
and the fiscal stability of Aftercare.
Committee members- please read over the Single Plan in advance-
all parents are welcome to attend this meeting.
4) This Wednesday, February 2nd, the K-2 class is going on a tour of the Arcata Coop.
This is a fun tour of all the departments and includes snacks.
Please sign up to drive/chaperone in the kitchen.
5) Our gardening committee- headed by Meka and Suzie,
has been awarded 2 gardening grants totaling $1200- yea!
Thursday afternoons are garden days with outside activities from 2-3,
and aftercare has been making and serving food from the garden every week.
If you would like to help out- please join us.
If you are not available at those times but want to help let us know.
This is a very exciting extension of our science program and we encourage everyone to get involved.
We are also accepting donations of seeds. plants, soil amendments, garden tools & gloves, and lumber for planter boxes.
Please talk to Meka or Marianne if you would like to make a donation.
6) This is your last chance to order school pictures.
The order will go out on Friday, Feb. 4th.
If you already ordered a class picture -they are also part of this order.
Order forms are in the library.
Coming up next month:
3-5 class to Flips for Kids on Thursday 2/10,
K-2 class to Flips for Kids on Friday 2/18.
We will need drivers for these trips.
Don't forget to put Science Night on your calendar- Thursday, February 17th at 6:30.
This is an all-school event.
That's all for now.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Happy 2011!
Now that we are back from our long break
it is Science Fair time.!
3-5 grade students will all be doing science experiments
about a topic of their choice.
Please talk to your child about their project-
it will help them organize their thoughts and stay engaged in the scientific process.
Let us know if you need any supplies or guidance on how to help your student.
Science Night is Thursday February 17th, which gives us one month to complete projects.
This event is always a huge success- please put it on your calendar.
Remember- next Monday is Martin Luther King Day
and school is closed (1/17/11).
Also- the following Monday is a teacher duty day
and there is no school for students.
We recently received some sad news regarding our Aftercare program
that will potentially effect our entire school community.
The program is not financially solvent and is losing money.
Sadly, the only reason for this deficit is that people are using care
but they are not paying their bills.
There are currently over $4000 in outstanding bills,
and without this revenue we cannot continue the program.
So, we are taking action to try and save our beloved Aftercare program.
If your current bill is over $100, you also received a letter requesting a $50.00 payment by January 31.
This is a required payment, and if it is not made
your child will no longer be able to attend Aftercare.
Those students will have to wait for pick-up in a designated area
while parents are called to come pick them up.
This situation will be reported to our governing board
at the next Steering Committee meeting (Jan. 31 at 6:00),
and we will have to consider the possibility of discontinuing the program.
Please do your part to keep Aftercare available at Trillium
by paying down your bill.
If you cannot afford the cost, then please pick your children up at 3:10.
We enjoy your children and wish it did not have to be this way,
but Aftercare cannot continue to pay for snacks, supplies, and staff
without sufficient revenue coming in.
Feel free to attend the next Steering Committee meeting and join in the discussion.
Possibly you have a great idea for grant funding or fundraising
to help subsidize the program?
We welcome all ideas!
And for those of you who have been consistently paying your bills
or making your scheduled payments- thank you!
We appreciate your ongoing support.
Now that we are back from our long break
it is Science Fair time.!
3-5 grade students will all be doing science experiments
about a topic of their choice.
Please talk to your child about their project-
it will help them organize their thoughts and stay engaged in the scientific process.
Let us know if you need any supplies or guidance on how to help your student.
Science Night is Thursday February 17th, which gives us one month to complete projects.
This event is always a huge success- please put it on your calendar.
Remember- next Monday is Martin Luther King Day
and school is closed (1/17/11).
Also- the following Monday is a teacher duty day
and there is no school for students.
We recently received some sad news regarding our Aftercare program
that will potentially effect our entire school community.
The program is not financially solvent and is losing money.
Sadly, the only reason for this deficit is that people are using care
but they are not paying their bills.
There are currently over $4000 in outstanding bills,
and without this revenue we cannot continue the program.
So, we are taking action to try and save our beloved Aftercare program.
If your current bill is over $100, you also received a letter requesting a $50.00 payment by January 31.
This is a required payment, and if it is not made
your child will no longer be able to attend Aftercare.
Those students will have to wait for pick-up in a designated area
while parents are called to come pick them up.
This situation will be reported to our governing board
at the next Steering Committee meeting (Jan. 31 at 6:00),
and we will have to consider the possibility of discontinuing the program.
Please do your part to keep Aftercare available at Trillium
by paying down your bill.
If you cannot afford the cost, then please pick your children up at 3:10.
We enjoy your children and wish it did not have to be this way,
but Aftercare cannot continue to pay for snacks, supplies, and staff
without sufficient revenue coming in.
Feel free to attend the next Steering Committee meeting and join in the discussion.
Possibly you have a great idea for grant funding or fundraising
to help subsidize the program?
We welcome all ideas!
And for those of you who have been consistently paying your bills
or making your scheduled payments- thank you!
We appreciate your ongoing support.
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