Hopefully you have all located your parent mailboxes and are checking them regularly.
There has been a lot of information going into them about class work, fundraising and upcoming events. If you have students in both classes or a 2-household arrangement please let us know what your mail preference is- Do you want one box? one in each class? Is one mailbox sufficient or would you each like your own? We are happy to accommodate your family as long as you let us know. Thanks.
Speaking of events, there are many exciting things coming up:
Thursday, Sept 26: Back to School Night: Pasta dinner, class breakout sessions, dessert potluck and a
fire/equinox celebration from 5:30-8:30. Please join us.
Friday, October 4: First day of Friday workshops
Tuesday, October 8: Picture Day 9:30-order forms will go out next week
Wednesday, October 9: K-5 field trip to the Coop Pumpkin Patch
We will leave school at 10:45- parent drivers are needed
Please return trip slips and sign up to drive starting next week
Thursday, October 17: Author Festival- We are excited to welcome author Judy Cox to Trillium to
read to our students. We will have a potluck luncheon at 12:30. Look for an
invitation in your parent mailbox.
Thursday, October 31: Trillium Halloween Carnival 1:00-3:00 at school
Black Alice school fundraiser 8:00-12:00 at the Arcata Playhouse
Sign-up sheets went out in parent boxes earlier this week.
Friday, November 1: Teacher Duty Day- no school for students
We are also planning a Steering Committee meeting for early October. Look on the boards for a notice of our first meeting. We have 2 seats open this year and will be recruiting new members. Information will be given out at Back to School Night.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Welcome Back Everyone
We are on our third day of school and off to a great start!
You may have noticed on the front board that it says to locate to your parent box,
however, we ordered new mailboxes for K-2 parents and they have not arrived just yet.
As soon as they do, they will be installed above the kid cubbies in Sarah's room and then you can
find your mailbox.
Until then, you can find free and reduced lunch applications, aftercare forms and calendars for the school year in the kitchen next to the parent information board.
That will be a good place all year to look for paperwork copies.
Weekly lunch menus will continue to be posted in the kitchen.
If you want to look ahead you can go to the Pacific Union website for a detailed monthly menu.
http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/pacificun_sd/menu.php
We are working updating parent phone lists for the year. Unless we hear otherwise, we will list your phone number on the parent contact list. No last names or addresses are listed.
Please remember to let us know if you have any new contact information- address, phone numbers or email.
Current contact information is extremely important- usually at unexpected moments.
Last year's emergency cards will be in your parent boxes next week. Please look them over,
make changes right on the card if needed and return them in the kitchen.
Looking ahead in September:
Monday 9/2: Labor Day- school is closed
Monday 9/9: Teacher Duty Day- no school for students
This information will always be posted on the board in front of the school as well.
Please remember to check it every Monday.
We hope your children are having a great start to their year. If you have any questions or concerns, please come talk to a staff memebr. We will always listen and make adjustments as needed.
Thanks.
You may have noticed on the front board that it says to locate to your parent box,
however, we ordered new mailboxes for K-2 parents and they have not arrived just yet.
As soon as they do, they will be installed above the kid cubbies in Sarah's room and then you can
find your mailbox.
Until then, you can find free and reduced lunch applications, aftercare forms and calendars for the school year in the kitchen next to the parent information board.
That will be a good place all year to look for paperwork copies.
Weekly lunch menus will continue to be posted in the kitchen.
If you want to look ahead you can go to the Pacific Union website for a detailed monthly menu.
http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/pacificun_sd/menu.php
We are working updating parent phone lists for the year. Unless we hear otherwise, we will list your phone number on the parent contact list. No last names or addresses are listed.
Please remember to let us know if you have any new contact information- address, phone numbers or email.
Current contact information is extremely important- usually at unexpected moments.
Last year's emergency cards will be in your parent boxes next week. Please look them over,
make changes right on the card if needed and return them in the kitchen.
Looking ahead in September:
Monday 9/2: Labor Day- school is closed
Monday 9/9: Teacher Duty Day- no school for students
This information will always be posted on the board in front of the school as well.
Please remember to check it every Monday.
We hope your children are having a great start to their year. If you have any questions or concerns, please come talk to a staff memebr. We will always listen and make adjustments as needed.
Thanks.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Last Week of Schol
We are in out last full week of school- that went by quickly!
Here are the end of the year reminders:
1) Graduation is on Thursday June 6th from 1:30-3:00 at the school.
This is an all school event & all families & family members are invited.
There will be an award ceremony, 5th grade graduation, a finger food potluck and cake!
2) Monday June 10th is Park Day.
The students will be walking on a park tour of Arcata,
including picnic lunch at Redwood Park.
Please sign and return trip slips.
3) The End of the Year Camping Trip to Pamplin Grove is next Tuesday-Thursday.
These are also the last 3 days of school.
Once we leave school on Tuesday we are not meeting back at the school.
Please check the lost & found for clothes and personal items.
Also take home everything from your kids cubby on Monday.
Items left here will not be here for long.
We currently have 2 spaces available in Aly's class for next year & the Sarah/Katie class is full.
If you hear of anyone looking for a new school please send them our way.
The office will close on June 28th.
Aftercare payments can be dropped off or mailed through June.
The office will reopen with regular hours on August 12 & school starts on August 26th.
Have a great summer everyone!
Here are the end of the year reminders:
1) Graduation is on Thursday June 6th from 1:30-3:00 at the school.
This is an all school event & all families & family members are invited.
There will be an award ceremony, 5th grade graduation, a finger food potluck and cake!
2) Monday June 10th is Park Day.
The students will be walking on a park tour of Arcata,
including picnic lunch at Redwood Park.
Please sign and return trip slips.
3) The End of the Year Camping Trip to Pamplin Grove is next Tuesday-Thursday.
These are also the last 3 days of school.
Once we leave school on Tuesday we are not meeting back at the school.
Please check the lost & found for clothes and personal items.
Also take home everything from your kids cubby on Monday.
Items left here will not be here for long.
We currently have 2 spaces available in Aly's class for next year & the Sarah/Katie class is full.
If you hear of anyone looking for a new school please send them our way.
The office will close on June 28th.
Aftercare payments can be dropped off or mailed through June.
The office will reopen with regular hours on August 12 & school starts on August 26th.
Have a great summer everyone!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Science Night & Open House
Tomorrow night is Science Night!
This is one of our biggest events of the year.
The 3-5 graders have been working hard doing science experiments
and their project results will be on display.
The K-2 students have been exploring matter in it's varying forms.
They will have a demo set up for everyone to enjoy.
Please come out and show your support from 6:30-8:00.
March Happenings:
Tuesday 3/5: 4th Grade Writing Test 9:30
Wednesday 3/6: K-5 to HSU Center Arts- The African Children's Choir
This is a 9:30 show and we need parent drivers.
Friday 3/8: 3-5 field trip to the Far North Climbing Gym 10:00-12:00- drivers needed
Saturday 3/9: Change your clocks! Spring ahead one hour when you go to bed
Sunday 3/10: Foggy Bottom Milk Run- starts at 12:00 sharp!
Tuesday 5/12: the Steering Committee meets at 6:00
Wednesday 3/13: 3-5 field trip to the Morris Graves Museum 11:00-12:00 - drivers needed
Sack lunches are being ordered for a picnic lunch after the tour.
Friday 3/15: K-2 field trip to the Arcata High Math Fair- drivers needed- time TBA
Monday 3/25: Teacher Duty Day
Tuesday 3/26-Friday 3/29: Minimum Days & Parent Conferences
Friday 3/29: Trillium Benefit concert @ Humbrews 8:00-1:00
This is one of our biggest events of the year.
The 3-5 graders have been working hard doing science experiments
and their project results will be on display.
The K-2 students have been exploring matter in it's varying forms.
They will have a demo set up for everyone to enjoy.
Please come out and show your support from 6:30-8:00.
March Happenings:
Tuesday 3/5: 4th Grade Writing Test 9:30
Wednesday 3/6: K-5 to HSU Center Arts- The African Children's Choir
This is a 9:30 show and we need parent drivers.
Friday 3/8: 3-5 field trip to the Far North Climbing Gym 10:00-12:00- drivers needed
Saturday 3/9: Change your clocks! Spring ahead one hour when you go to bed
Sunday 3/10: Foggy Bottom Milk Run- starts at 12:00 sharp!
Tuesday 5/12: the Steering Committee meets at 6:00
Wednesday 3/13: 3-5 field trip to the Morris Graves Museum 11:00-12:00 - drivers needed
Sack lunches are being ordered for a picnic lunch after the tour.
Friday 3/15: K-2 field trip to the Arcata High Math Fair- drivers needed- time TBA
Monday 3/25: Teacher Duty Day
Tuesday 3/26-Friday 3/29: Minimum Days & Parent Conferences
Friday 3/29: Trillium Benefit concert @ Humbrews 8:00-1:00
Monday, January 28, 2013
January 2013
This is just a quick reminder that swimming lessons begin tomorrow- Tuesday January 29th.
Please send your kids with everything they need for swimming-
suit, towel, goggles & hair ties are all that is needed.
We are taking the bus to the pool.
Also- tomorrow the bus is first taking everyone to HSU for a Center Arts show.
The bus will leave at 9:10- please be on time.
We still need a male chaperone to help out in the boys bathroom at the pool.
Please let us know if you can help.
One last thing- the flu season has been hitting us hard.
Right now we have been averaging 5 absences every day with symptoms ranging from
high fever & sore throat to vomiting, cough and rash.
Please be sure that your kids have extra clothes for the frequent changes in weather.
A change of clothes in case of accidental wetness is always a good idea this time of year.
We are trying to keep everyone healthy with frequent hand washing, jackets and hot drinks when possible. Please help us keep your kids warn and dry to promote good heath. Thanks.
Please send your kids with everything they need for swimming-
suit, towel, goggles & hair ties are all that is needed.
We are taking the bus to the pool.
Also- tomorrow the bus is first taking everyone to HSU for a Center Arts show.
The bus will leave at 9:10- please be on time.
We still need a male chaperone to help out in the boys bathroom at the pool.
Please let us know if you can help.
One last thing- the flu season has been hitting us hard.
Right now we have been averaging 5 absences every day with symptoms ranging from
high fever & sore throat to vomiting, cough and rash.
Please be sure that your kids have extra clothes for the frequent changes in weather.
A change of clothes in case of accidental wetness is always a good idea this time of year.
We are trying to keep everyone healthy with frequent hand washing, jackets and hot drinks when possible. Please help us keep your kids warn and dry to promote good heath. Thanks.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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.
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.
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/
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