- Trailside Elementary
- March 2021
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From the Principal
Hello Trailside Families;
I hope this newsletter finds all of you happy, healthy and loving the longer days. I will say that I am loving having more daylight each day. Being able to go home and walk my dogs or ride my bike is so nice. The third quarter of school ends on March 5th and report cards will be ready beginning March 18th. These are viewable in parent connect. We will not be sending home paper copies.
Remember there is no school on Friday, March 5th.
If you have not done so, please complete the family portion for the Climate and Connectedness Survey. This information provides us with input for planning and goal setting each year. Students in grades 3-6 complete a survey within the classroom and staff also complete a survey. Having families fill this out helps us in setting schoolwide goals for the next year. It is valuable information for planning purposes. The link for the survey is https://surveys.panoramaed.com/aasb/asdfamily
After spring break, we will begin the 4th quarter. March 15th we will begin planning for PEAKs, which is Alaska’s statewide assessment. This year we are planning to administer the assessment beginning the last week in March, through the first three weeks of April. Students will be taking math and reading assessments over two days. The 5th-grade students will also take a science test. In the past, the 4th grade took the science assessment, but the state recently changed the requirement to the 5th grade. Watch for more details and schedules to come home prior to testing taking place.
We are working on planning for next school year. If you are not planning to return to Trailside please call Karen at the front office so we can adjust class numbers accordingly. Also, if you are planning to return to face-to-face learning next year from the virtual program, homeschool, or a private school setting you can let Karen know that too.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I am here to help navigate this school year and help in any way possible. You can reach out by calling the office at 907-742-5500 or jones_heather@asdk12.org
Have a great spring break and see you on March 15th. If you are traveling for spring break please follow the guidelines that were sent out previously. Before returning to school from out-of-state travel students must have a negative COVID test (provided to the nurse) within 72 hours before getting to Alaska or upon landing. Students need to stay home until the negative COVID test is provided to the nurse.
Have a great day!
Mrs. Jones, Principal
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Read A-Thon
Read-A-Thon March 4 - April 2- March 4 - March 20: Gather Pledges (per minute or flat page)
- March 21- 28 (Sunday-Sunday) - Read and log minutes
- March 29 - April 2 - Collect Donations
- PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT FOR ALL INFORMATION
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PAPA MURPHY'S Fund Raiser March 13th
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PTA Board Positions open for 21/22 School year
If you are interested in being on the Trailside PTA Board please contact Courtney Luff
Trailsideptapresident@gmail.com
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March Kaladi Coffee Orders- PTA Sponsored
Kaladi on sale now online. https://trailside.myschoolcentral.com
ORDERS Being collected now through Tuesday, Mar. 16
ORDER/PAYMENT DUE DATE: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
DELIVERY DATE: WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021
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PTA EVENTS
Trailside Masks available for purchase (Trailside.myschoolcentral.com)Kaladi Coffee orders are open until March 16th (PTA school store as well)Goose Chase Scavenger Hunt- March 13Read A-Thon- March/AprilRead-A-Thon March 4 - April 2- March 4 - March 20: Gather Pledges (per minute or flat page)
- March 21- 28 (Sunday-Sunday) - Read and log minutes
- March 29 - April 2 - Collect Donations
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"Thank you to the 2020-21 Corporate Sponsors of Trailside PTA!"
"Thank you to the 2020-21 Corporate Sponsors of Trailside PTA!"
Luff OrthodonticsNorthern Electrical Engineering Consulting, LLC (NEECO)ATS, AlaskaOrion Construction, Inc.Builders Millwork SupplyCarpenters & Millwrights Local Union 1281Alaska Wood Flooring Supply -
Membership Hub for PTA
Membership: trailsidepta.memberhub.store$15 membership fee -
PTA Meeting
Date: April 6, 2021
Time: 3:45 pm
Location: Via Zoom
“looking for new PTA Board members if interested contact Courtney Luff (trailsideptapresident@gmail)”
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Battle of the Book Champions
Team-Order of the Books proudly represented Trailside and after answering 80 questions they won the overall State Competiton out of 45 districts.
CONGRATULATIONS!
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PAPA MURPHY'S Fund Raiser March 13th
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Lifetouch 20/21 Pictures
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2021-Spring Scavenger Scurry 3/13/21
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Temporary Bus Passes
Due to COVID-19, we cannot issue bus passes.
You will need to arrange alternate transportation for your students if they are not going home like they would on a normal day.
Please contact the office if a student will be going home an alternative way.
Donaldson_karen@asdk12.org
907-742-5500
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2020/2021 Year Book Order Information
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2020/2021 Year Book Cover Contest
Yes, we are going to have a yearbook this year!Yes, there is a contest to design the cover (open to all K-6) 🙂 -
March COVID Testing Sites
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Student Face Coverings
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Art News From Mrs. Wilkinson
J SHOW US YOUR ART J
Hello Trailside!
Since we have not been having regular art classes this year, we’re asking you to SHOW US YOUR ART.
There is a virtual bulletin board for you to display your art, which is shared with the Trailside Community. It’s like putting your work on the bulletin boards in the hallway for others to see. Click on the link to the Trailside Art Gallery, and follow the three steps to taking a picture and posting your artwork. Don’t forget to type your NAME before pressing ‘save’. ~thanks
There is an administrator of the Padlet site, so after it is approved, it will be there for others to see. After you press ‘save’, give it a ½ day or so and check back to see your work posted. In the meantime, check out the other art that is on display.
We can’t wait to see the art you have been creating. Thank you for sharing!
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Don't Get the Flu
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Mask Dos & Donts
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Family Travel Information & Contact Information Updates
PLEASE READ
All Parents please check your parent connection and make sure all of your contact information is correct.
Please notify the office with any of the following changes: Address
- Custody/Legal Documents
- Address Changes
- Phone number updates
- If you are moving please notify the office as soon as possible.
donaldson_karen@asdk12.org
907-742-5500
Family Travel
In lieu of COVID when your family is getting ready to Travel Out of the State, please contact the office. We will assist with getting the student excused from his/her class and we can discuss your quarantine upon return of your travel.
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News from Nurse Donna
If your child has a known symptom due to a chronic condition, such as cough due to asthma or a runny nose due to known allergies, the following form will need to be completed by your healthcare provider for your child to be in school. This is NOT for any NEW symptom.
I have included a lot of information in the newsletter this month. Again please don't hesitate to ask questions.
Thank you,
Nurse Donna
#742-5501
wilson_donna@asdk12.org
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Library Book Distribution
Mrs. Keller will be delivering books to students in their classroom weekly. Please stay tuned for more information.
Save the Date!
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Trailside Elementary Contacts
Main Office 742-5500 | Heather Jones, Principal | Patricia Erickson, Admin. Assistant | Karen Donaldson, Secretary | 24 hour Attendance Line 742-5500 | Nurse –Donna Wilson 742-5501 | Cafeteria Manager – Tiffany Kurani- 742-5533, café_Trialside@asdk12.org