January 2013

Happy New Year and welcome back everyone.
We have some exciting plans for the new year, so here is a little update:

January 9: Running Club begins at 9:00 sharp!

Trillium Running Club is beginning again as training for the Foggy Bottom Milk Run on Sunday March 10th. Everyone is welcome to join. Students may join the school running club even if they are not planning to be in the race, however, race participation is encouraged. Look for information about registering for the race in your parent mailboxes. Sarah is the head of this group, so please direct questions to her. Parents are invited to run with the club and in the race as well. Running will begin promptly at 9:00 in all weather- so please send appropriate clothing for your student to change after running. Regular running will take place on Mondays and Fridays beginning next week.

January 10 & 11: Olivia will be substituting for Sarah while she at a conference

January 15: Steering Committee meeting 6:00- We are in the process of Charter Renewal with Pacific
                   Union District. This is be the focus of the January meeting.

January 21: Martin Luther King Day- school is closed

January 22: Teacher Duty Day- no school for students

January 29: 9:30- All school field trip to HSU Center Arts- Dinosaur Petting Zoo
                   11:00- Swimming Lessons begin

About Swimming: Our annual PE unit on swimming will be at the Arcata Pool again this year. All students are required to participate in swimming lessons regardless of prior experience. On the first day students will be grouped according to ability and will work in these groups for the 8 class series. We will be taking the bus to and from swimming so we do not need parent drivers, however, we need at least one male chaperone to help in the boys locker room. Female staff members are never allowed in this area, but the younger boys do need assistance. Swimming dates are January 29 & 31, then February 5, 8, 12, 14, 26 & 28 from 11:00-12:00. Please let us know if you are available. Thanks!

3-5 graders are beginning their Science Projects that will conclude with for our school Science Night on February 28.  Most students will need support at home in order to complete a successful experiment. Students are currently brainstorming ideas for their projects, and need to have a working project underway ASAP. Aly and Marianne are available to answer questions or provide support throughout this process. Please ask for help if you need it.

January is returning enrollment month. Returning enrollment gives priority to current students and their school age siblings.  Look for forms in your parent box and return them in the kitchen by January 31 to guarantee a space for next fall.

About attendance: Regular, timely attendance is extremely important for all students. Please make every effort to get your children to school on time so they do not miss out on important morning meetings or instruction. Thank you.

If you know your student is going to be out of town or has an extended illness, please sign up for independent study. This helps students to keep up on school work and allows us to mark students present for those days. Please try to give us at least one day advance notice to make an IS packet.

If your student is going to be absent, we do appreciate a call to let us know they are not coming.

If you are just coming late, don't forget to call before 9:30 if you need to order a school lunch.

If your child has a fever, is vomiting, has a severe cough or any other possibly contagious symptom, please keep them home. If they were sick during the night it is best to wait a day to be sure. If they are on medication, 24 hrs. usually assures they are no longer contagious. Thanks for your consideration.

Trillium is currently hiring an Aftercare Aide. If you or someone you know would like to apply please send resumes to trilliumcs@gmail.com. This is an immediate opening and will be filled ASAP.