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!

 

Welcome, Thunderbird families!

 

The 2025 - 2026 school year has arrived! Your PTA is excited to plan some amazing events, activities and programs this year, and we can't wait to see you very soon.

  

Questions about the PTA? Please feel free to reach out to PTA President, Cher Brownback! 

           

fall flight time registration now open

 

Flight Time is here! Register now until September 15th.

 

For those new to Trailwood, Flight Time is an after school enrichment program run by PTA and taught by our own amazing staff! Trailwood staff members create and offer classes based on personal strengths and interests.
 
This session of Flight Time will run on six Thursdays from September 18th - October 30th; we will not hold classes on October 16th (due to parent/teacher conferences). We will have a make-up date of November 6th, in case a teacher needs to miss a scheduled class. Classes meet after school from 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm.
 
Cost is $60 per child, with $50 of the registration fee going directly to the teacher hosting the club! Scholarships are available; please notify Mrs. North if you are interested.
 
Our clubs for this fall are as follows:
 
Cosmetology Craze with Mrs. Rodgers
Cupcake Wars with Mrs. Beauchamp
Flower Power with Ms. Bailey
Forces of Nature with Ms. Newton and Ms. Mary
KC Champs Club with Ms. Dulle
Lego Masters with Mrs. Klein
Taylor Swift Club with Mrs. Schwab
 
For full class descriptions, please check out the link below.

 

 

 

  

MEMBERSHIP and yearbook sales happening now

 

Now is the time to purchase a PTA membership and support the work of our PTA!

 

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 are also able to purchase your child’s yearbook and pay their yearly activity fee at this time. Yearbooks are a fantastic way for kids to reminisce on all the fun they had at Trailwood Elementary and will be delivered at the end of the year.

 

Please direct any questions to Emily Meissen-Sebelius.

 

Click on the link below to get started! 

 

 

thank you, t-bird trot sponsors!

 

 

The 2025 T-Bird Trot was a huge success, with nearly 400 Thunderbirds participating! Thank you all for coming out and enjoying a wonderful night of fun and community!

 

We'd like to thank our 2025 T-Bird Trot sponsors!

Odyssey Coffee, run by our very own Seipel family, is located in the shopping center next door to Trailwood!

 

 

Kumon Learning Center, also next door, provided financial sponsorship which helped us run the event smoothly!

Creekwood Orthodontics gifted re-fillable water bottles for each registered family, along with 2025 T-Bird Trot water bottle stickers!

 

 

We also want to thank Price Chopper for the generous donation of bananas and delicious cookies!

 

 first skate party of the year

 

 

 The first skate party of the school year will take place on Friday, September 19th, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Skate City! Admission is $7.00 per person, and skate rentals are $2.00 each. Meet your Trailwood buddies for some fun on the skating rink!

 

Check out the flyer below for all the details. We hope to see you there!

 

  

spirit wear now available

 

Don't miss out on your chance to order some new Trailwood gear! Rep your Thunderbird spirit and make this year one you'll never forget. Click on the link below to check out all the options available! The spirit wear store will be open until September 19th.

 

 

 

calling all student artists!

 

 

This fall, we welcome the return of the annual PTA Reflections Contest—a nationally recognized program that celebrates student creativity and artistic expression both at school and at home. All Trailwood students, regardless of grade or ability, are invited to participate and bring this year’s theme to life:

 

“I Belong”

 

Students may submit original works of art in one (or more) of six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Each entry should include an artist statement explaining how the work connects to the theme. A Special Artist Division is also available to ensure every student has the opportunity to participate.

 

Entry deadline is October 15th.

 

Please send digital submissions and questions to Terri Delimont.

Please give physical entries (visual art & photography) and signed entry forms to Shereen North in the Trailwood office.

 

 

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! Sign up at the link below!

 

 

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 Cher Brownback, if so!

 

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

 

     

Chair a committee

 

 

 

We still have a few committees in need of chairs for the 2025-2026 school year!

 

Please reach out to Cher Brownback 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? Check back at the beginning of the school year for a link to make a donation of your choosing!

 

Donations to the PTA help us to fulfill our mission of providing resources and programs to all members of the Trailwood community.

 

Thank you for your generosity!

      

Volunteer as a wingman

 

Calling all Trailwood dads and father figures!

 

Please consider taking a half-day or full-day out of your busy schedules and spending some time at Trailwood 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 and will include all grade levels, assisting with math and reading groups, specials, recess and lunchroom assistance for the younger grades.

 

Volunteers can choose the dates and times (half-days or full-days) and can float between classrooms.

 

While you don't have to be trained as an MVP to volunteer in this capacity, we do recommend it so that you will be able to work with students on your own. Trailwood will host two MVP trainings in the fall. Please join us on either September 4th from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm or on September 16th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am.

  

Be on the lookout for a SignUp Genius coming at the beginning of the school year!

 

Please contact Leif Peterson with any questions. 

 

    become an mvp and make a difference

 

 

We hope you'll consider becoming an MVP next school 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 host two MVP trainings in the fall. Please join us on either September 4th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm or on September 16th from 8:30 am - 9:30 am.

 

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

 

  

2025 - 2026 PTA MEETINGs

  

We hope you'll join us for our first PTA meeting of the 2025 - 2026 school year on Tuesday, September 9th, at 8:15 am in the Band Room. This meeting will take place after our annual Donuts with Grownups event on the playground.

 

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?

 

 

It is always a great 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 (even in the summer!) 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!