welcome, thunderbirds!

 

Our PTA is a dedicated group of parents, teachers, and administrators who work together to provide resources and programs to all families in our school community.

 

The PTA supports the quality of education at Trailwood Elementary with strategic investments in curriculum materials, enrichment and instructional programs, and general support of our community that directly enhance the school's mission of excellence for all Trailwood students.

     

Welcome to Trailwood PTA!

 

Happy 2025, Thunderbird families! Your Trailwood PTA is here with amazing events, activities and programs to support our fabulous community throughout the 2024 - 2025 school year. 

 

Check back often for all the details on upcoming events! We hope to see you soon!

 

Questions about the PTA? Please feel free to reach out to PTA President, Lori Tritsch! 

        

trailwood trivia night is coming

 

Start getting your trivia teams ready because our main fundraiser of the year is coming up on Saturday, February 22nd, from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm! This year's theme, "The One Where Trailwood Does Trivia," features television-themed trivia, and is sure to be a fun night with old and new friends!

 

Your registration includes admission for one to Happy Hour (from 6:00 - 7:00 pm) and Trivia (from 7:00 - 10:00 pm), two beverage tickets, appetizers, a souvenir beverage cup and lots of fun with your fellow Thunderbird parents and guardians!

 

Teams consist of eight people, but you don't need a full team to compete! When you register, you will be able to select from the following options:

 

1. Flying Solo to Trivia Night

Select this option if you are purchasing for one person, and we'll add you to the appropriate grade-level team. 

 

2. Got Part of a Squad

Select this option if you have less than eight people on your team, and we'll add you to the appropriate grade-level team.

 

3. Team Ready

You are part of a complete table of eight and are ready to compete.

Tickets are available now at the link below.

 

And, don't forget that we will have a live auction and all of our favorite silent auction items, such as grade level parties, teacher experiences, grade level baskets and classroom art ready for bidding!

 

We hope to see you there!

 

 

1st semester mini grants awarded

 

Thanks to your continued support of Trailwood PTA, we were able to award four mini grants, totaling $1425.00, to staff members. Mini grants are typically larger projects (up to $500) and provide additional support to our students in a variety of ways in the classroom. Here are some of the mini grants awarded to Trailwood staff members this fall!

 

Fine Motor and STEAM Supplies

Hexbug Nano Bugs

Cooking Supplies

Reading Buddies

 

Mini grants are just one of the many ways in which your donations impact our students!

 

 

thunderbird bowl-o-rama

 

  

Our 2nd Annual Trailwood Thunderbird Bowl-O-Rama was a huge success! We had a great time at Ward Parkway Lanes where we hung out with old and new friends, enjoyed lots of bowling fun, and raised funds for a new gaga ball pit!

 

Thank you to all who contributed to this cause by purchasing tickets, being an event sponsor, making donations and/or entering our raffle! We had a fabulous evening and are looking forward to a new gaga ball pit for our students coming soon!

 

We were incredibly fortunate to have many generous sponsors at the Bowl-O-Rama! Please give these amazing businesses (many of whom are run by fellow Trailwood parents) a big "thank you" the next time you see them! 
 
Mindy VonWolf Brogan and Associates Real Estate
Leigh McCabe, Travel Magic by Leigh
Bennett Clark, Jack Stack BBQ
Buffalo State Pizza
Papa John's Pizza
Waldo Pizza
McLain's Market
  

dining partners

 

Dining partner events are amazing ways to support Trailwood while also enjoying some delicious food and supporting our community partners.

 

Do you know of a business that would be interested in learning more about the dining partners program? Please reach out to Lori Tritsch, if so!

 

And, be sure to check out the information below for details on other great ways to give back!

 

   

cafeteria volunteers needed

 

Whether you can help a little or a lot, we’d love to have you as a cafeteria volunteer this school year! Your time commitment is only one hour, but it makes a huge difference for our students and staff. Responsibilities include opening drinks and food packages and assisting our lunchroom aides.

 

Together, we can create a positive mealtime experience for all! See the sign up below!

 

 

MEMBERSHIP and yearbook sales happening now

 

You can support the amazing work of our PTA by purchasing a membership! Becoming a member does not obligate you to attend meetings or volunteer (although, we’d love to have you!). Your support allows us to provide our students, staff and families with a variety of fun and educational opportunities here at Trailwood!

 

You can also purchase your child’s yearbook and pay their yearly activity fee here. Yearbooks are a fantastic way for kids to reminisce on all the fun they had at Trailwood Elementary and will be delivered in May.

 

Click on the link below for all the details!

 

 

 

Chair a committee

 

 

 

We still have a few committees in need of chairs for the 2024-2025 school year. Please reach out to Lori Tritsch if you have additional questions or are interested in being a volunteer.

    

donate to the pta

 

 

Want to further support the work of your Trailwood PTA? Follow the link below to make a donation of your choosing!

 

Thank you for your generosity!

 

      

Volunteer as a wingman

 

Calling all Trailwood dads and father figures!

 

This fall, please consider taking a half-day or full-day out of your busy schedules and spending some time in your child's classroom as a Wingman! This is a great opportunity to interact with the kids and see what they do every day! Your schedule will vary depending on the needs of the day, but you can plan on spending most of your day with your kiddo(s) in the classroom, on the playground or at specials.

 

Volunteers can choose the dates and times (half-days or full-days) and can float between classrooms (if more than one child is attending Trailwood). Be on the lookout for a SignUp Genius coming soon!

 

Please contact Leif Peterson with any questions. 

 

 

    become an mvp and make a difference

 

 

We hope you'll consider becoming an MVP this year! This designation is given to adult volunteers in SMSD who would like the opportunity to work with/supervise kids on their own. These relationships are positively powerful for the child (and the adult), and we can always use people to serve in this role!

 

Trailwood will be hosting two MVP training opportunities in September. Please join us on 9/9 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm or on 9/17 from 8:30 - 9:30 am. Reservations are not required.  

 

For more information on the MVP program and training dates, please use the link below. Please contact social worker Brenna Sandefur-Farrar if you have any additional questions.

 

  

2024 - 2025 PTA MEETINGs

  

We hope you'll join us for our next PTA meeting of the year on Thursday, January 9th, at 7:00 pm in the Commons. Hear from our elected officials about how our schools are funded and what education policies may be up next at the state level.

 

Please come with your questions about everything Trailwood. Our monthly meetings are great opportunities to get to know each other and find out more about our fabulous community! Everyone is invited to attend! Children are always welcome!

 

We hope to see you there!

 

HAVE YOU UPDATED YOUR DIRECTORY INFORMATION?

 

 

Now is the perfect time to make sure your contact information is up-to-date! Keeping your directory account updated ensures that you receive important PTA information throughout the year and helps you to connect with other Trailwood families during the school year and summer months. Not sure how to do this? Just click on the link below for instructions!