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.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Monday, December 17, 2012
12/17/12
After the tragic school shooting in Connecticut
Gary Eagles, our County Superintendent of Schools, has shared the
following resources. I hope you find them helpful.
We are also available if your children need to talk about any difficult feelings
they may be having following this disturbing news.
Talking with Kids about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
http://www.nasponline.org/
How to Help Children Cope with Trauma/Grief (English and Spanish)
http://www.scoe.org/docs/safe/
Gary Eagles, our County Superintendent of Schools, has shared the
following resources. I hope you find them helpful.
We are also available if your children need to talk about any difficult feelings
they may be having following this disturbing news.
Talking with Kids about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
http://www.nasponline.org/
How to Help Children Cope with Trauma/Grief (English and Spanish)
http://www.scoe.org/docs/safe/
Friday, November 30, 2012
December 2012
December Reminders:
We have 3 field trips in the next 2 weeks and we need parent drivers.
Next week we are scheduled to go to HSU on both Wednesday and Friday at 1:00
to participate in a PE lessons given by HSU Kinesiology students.
This will be the HSU students' final project and they will be graded on their performance.
Please help us transport the children to and from campus- the lessons will last around one hour.
Sign-ups are in the kitchen.
Next, on Tuesday Dec. 11th,
the K-2 class will try again to get to the Natural History Museum by 10:00.
They are scheduled for a presentation on skulls as part of their unit studies.
We understand that everyone is busy, but we hope that you will try to find time to help get the kids out in the community during this wet and dark time of year.
Also coming up this month:
12/11: Steering Committee meeting at 6:00
12/14: Parent's Night Out & Arts Arcata
* We are looking for parents to volunteer a turn supervising children for this fundraiser.
Please let us know if you are available. Thanks.*
12/20: Multicultural Celebration 1:00-3:00
Students will be presenting results from their cultural studies.
We will share food and traditions from around the world.
We hope you can join us.
12/21: Minimum Day: School is out at 1:10. There will be aftercare.
12/24/12-1/4/13: Winter Break
Enjoy your holiday celebrations and Happy New Year!
We have 3 field trips in the next 2 weeks and we need parent drivers.
Next week we are scheduled to go to HSU on both Wednesday and Friday at 1:00
to participate in a PE lessons given by HSU Kinesiology students.
This will be the HSU students' final project and they will be graded on their performance.
Please help us transport the children to and from campus- the lessons will last around one hour.
Sign-ups are in the kitchen.
Next, on Tuesday Dec. 11th,
the K-2 class will try again to get to the Natural History Museum by 10:00.
They are scheduled for a presentation on skulls as part of their unit studies.
We understand that everyone is busy, but we hope that you will try to find time to help get the kids out in the community during this wet and dark time of year.
Also coming up this month:
12/11: Steering Committee meeting at 6:00
12/14: Parent's Night Out & Arts Arcata
* We are looking for parents to volunteer a turn supervising children for this fundraiser.
Please let us know if you are available. Thanks.*
12/20: Multicultural Celebration 1:00-3:00
Students will be presenting results from their cultural studies.
We will share food and traditions from around the world.
We hope you can join us.
12/21: Minimum Day: School is out at 1:10. There will be aftercare.
12/24/12-1/4/13: Winter Break
Enjoy your holiday celebrations and Happy New Year!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Important announcement:
Tomorrow- Tuesday October 23- there will NOT be early morning care
available at Trillium due to staff illness.
The building will be open at 8:15.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
It is also picture make-up day beginning at 9:30.
Wednesday: Aly's class has a super fun field trip planned
at Freshwater farms.
She needs parent drivers to make it there at 9:30.
Please sign up to drive.
You can also sign up in the kitchen to help at the Halloween Carnival.
There are many options- or let us know if you have a new idea.
The 3-5 trip to Wolf Creek is NEXT WEEK from Monday -Wednesday.
Please be sure to communicate with Aly about driving, chaperones, supplies and food money.
Thanks.
Tomorrow- Tuesday October 23- there will NOT be early morning care
available at Trillium due to staff illness.
The building will be open at 8:15.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
It is also picture make-up day beginning at 9:30.
Wednesday: Aly's class has a super fun field trip planned
at Freshwater farms.
She needs parent drivers to make it there at 9:30.
Please sign up to drive.
You can also sign up in the kitchen to help at the Halloween Carnival.
There are many options- or let us know if you have a new idea.
The 3-5 trip to Wolf Creek is NEXT WEEK from Monday -Wednesday.
Please be sure to communicate with Aly about driving, chaperones, supplies and food money.
Thanks.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Just a few quick reminders-
This Friday is Parent's Night Out!
Sign up in the kitchen if you would like to drop your child/ren off from 6:00-9:00.
You must pre-pay $10.00 per child.
Please feed them dinner before you bring them.
There will be an age-appropriate movie and snacks- pajamas are fine too.
Siblings will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please talk to a staff member.
Many thanks to all our wonderful field trip drivers!
Aly's class trip to Wolf Creek Education Center is coming right up- 10/29-10/31.
Please let Aly know ASAP if you are willing and able to chaperone.
Also, we need to know if there are any students who will NOT be going on the trip
so we can make arrangements.
Thank you.
Our annual Halloween Carnival will be on Halloween from 1:00-3:00.
If you have an idea for an activity or game please talk to Marianne.
Look for volunteer sign-ups in the kitchen next week.
Picture make-up day will be Tuesday October 23rd at 9:30.
Every student had a photo taken for the yearbook last Tuesday and it is not too late to order prints.
Order forms are in the kitchen.
Next Monday, October 15th, is a Teacher Duty Day- no school for students.
That's all for now.
This Friday is Parent's Night Out!
Sign up in the kitchen if you would like to drop your child/ren off from 6:00-9:00.
You must pre-pay $10.00 per child.
Please feed them dinner before you bring them.
There will be an age-appropriate movie and snacks- pajamas are fine too.
Siblings will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please talk to a staff member.
Many thanks to all our wonderful field trip drivers!
Aly's class trip to Wolf Creek Education Center is coming right up- 10/29-10/31.
Please let Aly know ASAP if you are willing and able to chaperone.
Also, we need to know if there are any students who will NOT be going on the trip
so we can make arrangements.
Thank you.
Our annual Halloween Carnival will be on Halloween from 1:00-3:00.
If you have an idea for an activity or game please talk to Marianne.
Look for volunteer sign-ups in the kitchen next week.
Picture make-up day will be Tuesday October 23rd at 9:30.
Every student had a photo taken for the yearbook last Tuesday and it is not too late to order prints.
Order forms are in the kitchen.
Next Monday, October 15th, is a Teacher Duty Day- no school for students.
That's all for now.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Fall Updates
September is coming to an end quickly and October is another busy month.
It seems that the classes are getting settled and we are ready to go out in the community.
Please put these dates on your calendar:
Sept 30: Garden Party & Potluck from 2:00-5:00
Please join Meka and other garden enthusiasts to plant our fall garden, prune & clean-up
summer growth and hopefully build a new permanent sand digging area.
Brings tools, starts, gloves and some food to share. Parents with kids will take turns working
and supervising- of course kids are always welcome to help in the garden too.
Oct. 3rd: K-2 field trip to the Blue Lake Post Office for a tour and to mail Flat Stanley on his
adventure. Parent drivers & car seats will be needed.
Oct. 10: All school trip to the pumpkin patch- drivers & car seats will be needed.
Oct. 29-31: 3-5 graders to Wolf Creek: Please sign up to help
Oct 31: Halloween Carnival at Trillium from 1:00-3:00
We need volunteers to run games and people to make snacks- look for sign ups in the kitchen
Look in your parent mailboxes for trip slips and return them signed in the kitchen. All students need a permission slip for off campus adventures. Also, you can sign up to drive in the kitchen too. Thank you!
It seems that the classes are getting settled and we are ready to go out in the community.
Please put these dates on your calendar:
Sept 30: Garden Party & Potluck from 2:00-5:00
Please join Meka and other garden enthusiasts to plant our fall garden, prune & clean-up
summer growth and hopefully build a new permanent sand digging area.
Brings tools, starts, gloves and some food to share. Parents with kids will take turns working
and supervising- of course kids are always welcome to help in the garden too.
Oct. 3rd: K-2 field trip to the Blue Lake Post Office for a tour and to mail Flat Stanley on his
adventure. Parent drivers & car seats will be needed.
Oct. 10: All school trip to the pumpkin patch- drivers & car seats will be needed.
Oct. 29-31: 3-5 graders to Wolf Creek: Please sign up to help
Oct 31: Halloween Carnival at Trillium from 1:00-3:00
We need volunteers to run games and people to make snacks- look for sign ups in the kitchen
Look in your parent mailboxes for trip slips and return them signed in the kitchen. All students need a permission slip for off campus adventures. Also, you can sign up to drive in the kitchen too. Thank you!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
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