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 is here! Your PTA will be hard at work planning 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! 

           

Trailwood auction tickets available now

 

Thunderbird parents and guardians, the time is here! Tickets are available now to our biggest fundraiser of the year, the 2026 Trailwood auction! This event will take place on Saturday, February 28th, at Indian Hills Country Club from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm!

 

Our theme this year is Roaring 20's; you won't want to miss this incredible night of glamour, giving and great bids! We have two ticket options available.

 

A regular auction ticket is $65 per person and includes a fantastic evening, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, two beverage tickets, a souvenir drink cup and both a silent and live auction.
 
A VIP auction ticket is $100 per person and includes your regular auction ticket (above), plus early VIP entry for a Speakeasy Society Cocktail Hour from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The Speakeasy Society Cocktail Hour experience includes an open bar, food, and special reserved seating for the live auction!
 
Purchase tickets at the link below.

 

And, don't forget to check out our brand new auction website HERE for all the details on this awesome event! See you there!

 

 

FLight time is coming!

 

Thunderbirds, our spring session of Flight Time is almost here! Registration will open at 9:00 am on Wednesday, February 4th, and will close on Sunday, February 15th. We'd love for your student join us!

 

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 the following dates: February 19th, February 26th, March 5th, March 12th, March 26th and April 9th. We will have a make-up date of April 16th, in case a teacher needs to miss a 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.

 

For a list of class offerings, 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! 

 

 

Exec Board Nominations Now Being Accepted

 

Although the PTA has many more activities planned for this year, that doesn't mean we aren't already thinking about next year! The PTA Nominating Committee will be meeting soon to consider nominations for the 2026-2027 Slate of Officers. The following Executive Board positions will be filled:

 

President-Elect (3 year term)

Treasurer-Elect (2 year term)

Ways and Means (1 year term)

Corresponding Secretary (1 year term)

 

Nomination forms may be submitted to Mrs. North no later than Friday, January 30th. Please direct questions to Parliamentarian Lori Tritsch.

 

 

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!

    

yearbook photos wanted!

 

Thunderbird parents and guardians, we need your help! Please consider submitting photos from this school year for possible inclusion in the yearbook. Think field trips, skate parties, PTA events, scouting activities, sports teams, classroom parties, etc! Please visit the link below and upload your photos to the appropriate album for consideration in this year's yearbook!

 

Thanks for helping to make our yearbook an amazing memory for our students!

 

 

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. Click here for more information on the MVP program and on future training dates that you can attend.

  

Use the link below to sign up for a date that works for you!

 

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!

 

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 next PTA meeting of the 2025 - 2026 school year on Thursday, February 12th, at 8:15 am in the Band Room.

 

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!