Trailside Middle School PTA

Teacher luncheon and cookie exchange is under way!

2019 Luncheon and Cookie Exchange for the Trailside Staff

We could use a few more cookies sent in as well as volunteers for our staff luncheon tomorrow. If you can help, sign up on the link below. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C49AAAD23A3FA7-2019

signupgenius.com Hello! On Thursday, December 12, the PTA will be hosting a luncheon for the teachers and staff at Trailside Middle School. We will have our annual cookie exchange for the staff at that time as well. Each wonderful staff member will get to take home one dozen cookies made by parents and PTA members.....

[11/23/19]   We had a great turnout for Spirit Night, it was great seeing so many Trailside kids! If you went, we'd love to know if you'd like to see this multi-location spirit night again in the future.

Hope to see you there!

Sorry for the last-minute reminder, hope it's not too late for many!

[11/13/19]   Warm food on a cold night. Hope to see more Timberwolves here!

This looks like a good information session to attend

As PTA leaders in our schools, we know technology plays a large role in how our children are learning. Understanding digital wellness helps families play, learn, connect and grow together. As our world becomes increasingly digital, the solution doesn’t lie in eliminating technology, but rather by making technology work for our students and actively evaluating how it is being used to ultimately better the learning experience.

We are excited to announce a new Parent Information Session in collaboration with LCPS on Students' Use of Technology in Schools!

November 13, 2019
6:30-7:30pm
Independence High School
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/SBm7bP8W3D8Erdaz8

#PTAProud #PTAStrong #HuntDistrictPTA #VAPTA #VirginiaPTA

Don't forget about Spirit Night at Burger Fi and Rita's! Remember to mention Trailside and put your receipt in the bucket at Burger Fi.

The theme for the 2019-2020 PTA Reflections Program is: “Look Within.” The Reflections Program is a National PTA Arts in Education Program that allows children to express their creativity in six different categories. These categories are: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts (2D and 3D). There is even a special artists category where students identified as having a disability and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.

It is the most popular National PTA Program conducted annually. If you would like more information, go to https://www.vapta.org/programs/arts-and-education/reflections-top

All Trailside MS Students are eligible to participate!
There is no cost to participate!

You will find the rules as well as the entry form for the contest on the above website or in the main office at school. The deadline for all entries is November 6, 2019. There will be a box in the office to submit your finished entries.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Bob Wright or any of the PTA officers.
Thank you for your interest in the Reflections Program.
Bob Wright, [email protected]

Come join us at our PTA meeting on Monday Oct 7 at 7pm in the library. We've been provided with yummy snacks to share with parents as well as coupons if you'd like to buy them for your family. We'll be voting on the bylaws, hearing from our musical committee, getting updates on past and future PTA events as well as have a presentation from Mr. Colaciello on Google Classroom, Google Calendar, Google Keep, and eHall pass. Hope to see you there! #imaginesnacks

[09/17/19]   A little more than 2 hours left to enjoy some Chick Fil A Spirit Night goodness!

We'd love some help from a few 7th grade parents!

Mark your calendar! Our first Spirit Night is September 17 from 3-9 pm at the George Washington Chick Fil A in Ashburn. Make sure you show this flyer (graphic below) or mention Trailside so they know the count the order for the Spirit Night. See you there!

Hope to meet many of our new and returning PTA members tonight!

Our 2019-2020 board is excited about the new school year! In order to provide continued support to the students, staff, and families we need more volunteers to maintain our annual activities. I know sometimes it seems intimidating to sign up for a job like "coordinator" or "chair" but it doesn't have to be. We're all in this together, ask a friend to co-chair or co-coordinate with you, get more friends to create the team to get the job done. It's true that many hands make light work, and it's also true that the more the merrier. Let's be the best PTA we can be, together! If you're interested in any of the listed positions or if you have ideas of other activities that benefit our school, please email either Gwen Meehan (secretary), [email protected], or Bob Wright (Vice President - Activities), [email protected]. I'm looking forward to a great school year!

[08/14/19]   Don't forget to join the PTA for the current school year! 6th grade parents, we're looking forward to meeting you on Friday at orientation.

Join us tonight for the Timberwolf Trap 8th grade concert and enjoy a yummy milkshake from 1000 Shakes! Bring along some school supplies for our final collection to support Kids Helping Kids. Concert begins at 6:30.

[05/07/19]   Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and donated goodies and gift cards for Trailside’s Staff Appreciation Week last week. The teachers and staff enjoyed many great events including breakfast Monday and lunch Friday. Smoothies were delivered Wednesday. They received goodie bags and gifts throughout the week as well. The staff loved the raffle with gift cards and items donated. Thanks again for all your support!

Buy your tickets now before all the shows sell out!
7:00 p.m. TONIGHT! – Thursday, May 2
7:00 p.m. TOMORROW Friday, May 3.
2:00 p.m. Matinee THIS Saturday, May 4
https://bit.ly/2GPNGxH

Don’t forget to grab some supplies while you are out and about. Collection box is now in the front of the school by Timber!

[04/29/19]   Looking for one more volunteer for tomorrow
Morning 9-10 AM to hand out teacher goodie bags. If available please contact [email protected]
Thank you!!

Trailside Middle School PTA

Saturday night is SOLD OUT! Get your tickets to another show now!

eventbrite.com Trailside Middle School PTA

The Little Mermaid Coral Cast Friday, April 26 - 7pm

Show at 7 p.m. tonight!

eventbrite.com The Little Mermaid - A mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted. Tickets are $10 at the door. Online ticket sales end two hours be...

[04/24/19]   We are still accepting gift card donations to raffle off to our staff for SAW. Please send your donations to the main office by Friday 4/26

[04/22/19]   We are in URGENT need of volunteers for the musical this week! Signup on PTA website!

It's a BIG week at the PTA!

PTA meeting moved to THIS TUESDAY! Accepting applications for next year's board.

And ...

THE LITTLE MERMAID OPENS THURSDAY!!

Thank you to everyone who supported Kids Helping Kids at our spirit night. We will
Continue to collect items at school next week!

Don’t forget to buy your tickets. It’s going to be a great show!
Available on Event Brite & you can find the direct links on the PTA website: https://bit.ly/2U9gytn

Hope to see you soon!!

Don’t forget! Tomorrow night!!

Calling all princesses and pirates! Bring the little ones to join the fun with Ariel before the show on Sat 5/4. Party starts at 1:15 followed by the show at 2PM. Costumes are encouraged! Get more details and buy your party and show tickets at the link below. Party Tickets are $2 in advance, $4 at the door.
https://bit.ly/2U9gytn

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Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner! 4/29-5/3. We need your help to make this a special week for our TMS staff. Please use the links below to sign up for donations and/or volunteers.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/60b0c49aaad23a3fa7-donations

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0c49aaad23a3fa7-volunteers

We truly appreciate your time and support!

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Don’t forget.... No need to cook this Thursday! And bring along some school supplies for kids in need.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 4/11: Don’t cook, raise funds for Trailside, and support a great charity created by one of our very own 6th graders!

Tickets are on sale now! Available on Event Brite & you can find the direct links on the PTA website: https://bit.ly/2U9gytn

[03/20/19]   PTA MEETING TONIGHT
TMS Library 6:30
We will
Be forming the nominating committee for next years board!

[03/07/19]   There is still time to make it to Famous Toastery today! Hope to see you there!

Don’t forget tomorrow is a great day to have breakfast and earn some money for Trailside! We are also continuing our collection for Friends of Homeless Animals so bring along a little treat for our furry friends.

Visit Famous Toastery this week for breakfast or lunch and raise money for the PTA!

PTA money goes back to Trailside in the form of teacher grants, pays for programs like Smile Squad for teachers, and Teacher Appreciation Week, plus scholarships for the Musical.

Hope to see you at Breakfast!

Here is a wish list from FOHA for those of you coming tonight! We really appreciate your support of Trailside and our local
charities. See you soon!
http://foha.org/index.php?id=50

DON'T COOK TONIGHT!

Join us at Jersey's Mike's & support our furry friends!

[02/02/19]   Volleyball Game Tonight
Broad Run HS
6:00 PM
$5 Entry

Trying to reschedule! TENTATIVE date is February 22. Stay tuned & stay warm!