Trillium Charter School

So long for now

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:02:00 +0000

This is potentially the last update that will be posted on this site.

We have had ongoing problems and limited participation using this format and are switching to something more user friendly and interactive through Parent Square.

You have been invited to join Parent Square and we would appreciate it if you would create your account and get started. That way we can be assured that updates are getting out.

Parent Square has already proven to be better in many ways- updates go out in real time (this blog update won't get to you until tomorrow), there is a calendar embedded in the site that makes it simple to see what's coming up, and people have been commenting!

If you have questions please check with Marianne or Susie.

Halloween carnival updates and November's busy calendar are already up on the site so please check it out. Thanks.

September 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 20:44:00 +0000

We are just about to complete our 5th week of school!

Here are some fall updates:

9/25-9/26: Dr. Hudson will substitute for Aly

9/29-10/1: 3-5 Graders to Wolf Creek Outdoor Education Center- leave Trillium at 10:30

10/3: K-5 to Center Arts Show Zoppe Family Circus at 11:00- parent drivers needed!
This show will be in the Creamery District- not at HSU.

10/4 & 10/5: Medieval Festival of Courage- please sign for a shift at the Trillium Bounce House
This is our first fundraiser of the year.

10/7: Steering Committee 6:00PM

10/15: K-5 to the Pumpkin Patch at 1:15- parent drivers needed!

10/31: Halloween Carnival 1:00-3:00

We are looking into using a new communication system called Parent Square. This is a secure website that is similar to other social media sites but it is only for our school.

You will be able to get updates by text or email (or both), join groups that you are involved in- such as fundraising, steering committee, your child's classroom, etc. You will also be able to view a current calendar of events and other school related information, post photos, make comments and other interactive . If you get an email invitation- please check it out.

We are hoping that this will make it easy for everyone to stay connected to the school community in the easiest possible format.

Let us know what you think! Thanks.

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 19:08:00 +0000

Hi everyone.

I am posting this because we really need some help at the school ASAP.

Aly's classroom is ready to be painted- which means it is taken apart- and we need a few more people to help get this done so she can get ready for school to start.

Even just a few hours on Monday or Tuesday will make a big difference.

Please email us if you can help at trilliumcs@gmail so we can coordinate a time.

Thank you in advance!

August 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 20:36:00 +0000

Hi Trillium families.

We wanted to let everyone know that Wesley is putting together a crew to do painting in the school next week. He is painting the bathrooms, Aly's classroom and hopefully the kitchen too. The more help we can round up the more painting can be done before school starts.
If you can help out even one day, we certainly appreciate it.

The first day of school is Monday August 25th at 9:00 am.
There will be aftercare until 5:30.

We will have our annual potluck lunch at 12:45 on the first day of school- please join us for a meet & greet for new & returning staff & families. Aftercare paperwork with new rates, free & reduced lunch applications, emergency contact updates, and parent handbooks will all be given out on the first day.

If you have an outstanding Aftercare bill over $100 please make a payment on the first day in order to continue using the program.

Trillium's fall enrollment is currently full for all grades, but we have a few families who are still hoping for a spot. If you are not sending your child this fall please let us know ASAP so we can offer the opening to another student before the first day of school. Thank you.

Enjoy the rest of your summer.

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 03:30:00 +0000

Dear Trillium Parents,

Katie is moving classrooms! We are very excited for this change as it will give more room for the second and third graders to learn and grow.

Please join us for a moving day this Friday, August 1st, from 10-12. We will be posting on Facebook too if you want to RSVP.

As you can imagine, the rooms are looking pretty torn up. You are welcome to bring children, but we will not be providing childcare.

See you soon,
Katie

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:26:00 +0000

This Saturday- Volunteer Day and pizza at Trillium
11:00-5:00

From the facebook event page:

Clean up and Garden day at Trillium Charter school
Sprinkles or Sunshine, Meet us at Trillium Charter School this Saturday at 11 AM
The School needs help with some spring cleaning and garden chores
Planting flowers and perennials,
Repairing and cleaning up their greenhouse, clearing out the berry vine overgrowth.
Mowing and weed whacking both yards
Clearing around garden beds,
Moving empty beds and making them into drought resistant wicking beds
Fixing play equipment (rope/wood ladder)
Raking and trimming up front yard, around front raised beds, and planting flower beds around the property.
Bring tools if you can, wheel barrows hammers and shovels needed!!

Donations of tools, potted vegetables, potted flowers and and your time are welcome. EMAIL Kelley at Kelley95521@yahoo.com for more information.

April 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 21:25:00 +0000

Here is the busy April update:

Starting the week of April 7th, 3-5 graders will take turns participating in the test-run

of the new Smarter Balance test that will replace STAR testing in future years.

A letter went home about this with a link to the practice test.

Please let your children visit this site at home so they will be familiar with the format.

Although the scores will not count, we will participate in this test run to help

work out any glitches with the new format.

This school year has been especially busy for a number of reasons, not the least of which is all the changes we have had to integrate in one school year- Common Core & it's spending plan, Smarter Balance Field Testing, the new Local Control Funding Formula and it's spending plan, and Prop. 39 funds. If none of this sounds familiar you can visit the CDE website for details.

The point is- there is a lot more to do with the same number of staff members and we need your help to get through the school year.

Here are some areas that parent volunteers are needed:

1) organizing Trillium shirt sales

2) working on the yearbook

3) washing the kitchen towels each week

4) garden & greenhouse care

5) planning for graduation & End of the Year camp out

6) Help with the playhouse- either a remodel or a demolition

7) donations of extra clothes- especially pants

Please let us know if you can help. Thanks in advance.

Also- thanks to everyone who attended a parent conference and filled out a parent survey.

Your feedback is essential to our ongoing success.

Coming right up:

Monday April 7-May 16: Smarter Balance Field Testing

Tuesday April 8th: Steering Committee 6:00

M-F April 14-18: Lisa will sub. for Sarah

Friday April 18: minimum day

M-F April 21-25: Spring Break

Monday April 28: Teacher Duty Day

Wednesday April 30: 1st day of swimming

We are pleased to announce that we have swim lessons planned again this year and we are taking the bus to and from the pool- yay! We still need at least one male chaperone to help out in the boys locker room. The dates for swimming are: 4/30, 5/2, 5/5, 5/7, 5/9, 5/12, & 5/14.

All students will be swimming unless there a doctor provides a medical exclusion.

Please send your kids with: a suit, towel, goggles, hair ties for long hair & a bag for wet stuff.

Wearing your suit to school under your clothes is always smart option but not required.

The End of the Year Family Camp-out is coming right up.

Please put it on your calendar for June 10-12 at Pamplin Grove.

Look for itinerary details in your parent boxes mid-May.

Families are always welcome to attend any part of the trip that fits in their schedule

if you cannot get all 3 days off.

If your family cannot attend the trip at all please talk to your child's teacher about independent study for those days. There will not be anyone at the school.

One last reminder: when the weather is wet and muddy please send you kids with some extra dry clothes, pants and socks would be the most helpful. Thanks.

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:53:00 +0000

It is March already- which means we are more than half-way through the year
and it's feeling like Spring.

First, I wanted to mention how proud we are of all our students after another successful Science Night!
Thank you to all the parents who helped their students with projects, who came and judged, asked questions and supported the student science explorations.

And extra congratulations to Acacia Hunt Arnold for her 3rd grade winning project- Insulation Station
and to Henry Stem-Faulk for his first place project Pykrete- Super Ice.

All of our 4th and 5th graders will now be sending projects on to the Humboldt County Science Fair.
We will visit the projects later in the month- date TBA.

March Happenings:

Tuesday March 4th: Steering Committee 6:00

Monday March 10th: Teacher Duty Day

Wednesday March 12th: K-5 field trip to Pal Camp in Freshwater
We have a school bus rented for this outing that will leave at 9:15 sharp!

Tuesday March 18th-Friday March 21st: Minimum Days and Parent Conferences
This is our second and final round of conferences for the year.

Thursday March 20th: K-5 field trip to HSU Center Arts for Imago Theater
We are scheduled for the 9:30 show. Parent drivers are needed!

Friday March 28th: K-5 field trip to the Eureka Jazz festival. We have seats at the Eureka Municipal
Theater for the 10:30 show. Parent drivers needed.

PLease return signed trip slips and sign up to drive in the kitchen.
Please remember car seats for all K-2 students. Thank you.

January 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:01:00 +0000

Here are some updates for the month:

January is returning enrollment month for returning students and their siblings.
Forms went into your parent boxes last week and are being collected in the kitchen through Jan. 31.
Please be sure to get yours in if you want to secure a spot for next year- it looks like we may have very few spots so enrollment will be more competitive than in the last few years.

Monday, January 20th: Martin Luther King Day- School is closed

Tuesday, January 21st: Teacher Duty Day- no school for students
* Please note that this is also the 1st day of HSU.*

Thursday, January 23rd: All school field trip to Center Arts' Peking Acrobats at HSU
* We are attending the 9:30 show, which means we will leave school right at 9:00!
Please be here on time so we are not late.
Bring car seats for all K-2 students.
Sign up to drive & return signed trip slips in the kitchen.

Friday, January 24th: 3-5 field trip to the weather station on Woodley Island
This will include sack lunch after the tour.
Kids can order a school sack lunch or bring one from home.
Please sign up to drive and return signed trip slips on the kitchen.

Tuesday, January 28th: Steering Committee meeting at 6:00

Wednesday, January 29th: 2-5 graders to the Arcata Marsh
Please sign up to drive and return signed trip slips on the kitchen.

Friday, January 31st: Returning Enrollment forms are due

It's Science Fair Time

All students are currently involved in projects and activities that lead up to our annual
Science Night on Thursday February 27th.

K-2 students are doing in-class projects, experiments and observations each week with Katie & Sarah.
3-5 graders are beginning science fair projects either independently or with a partner.

* Each student will come up with a scientific question they can answer.
They will then use the scientific method as follows:

Researching their topic, designing an experiment that can answer their question, making an educated guess as to the outcome of their experiment (hypothesis), recording data from their experiment, comparing their data to their hypothesis and drawing conclusions.

This year we are encouraging students to incorporate water into their experiment in some way- which allows for many options since water is so versatile.

Some examples of questions they could answer are:

Why do some things float and others sink?
If I add ingredients to water will it still freeze at the same temperature?
Why is the ocean salty?
What is the best way to filter water for drinking?
Can I make a rainbow under water?
Does one pound of snow melt into one pound of water?
What changes happen if I water plants with different kinds of water?

And there are many, many more questions that fall into almost every category of interest.

Please talk to your child about their projects to help them find a topic for them. All projects will need to be approved by your child's science fair advisor- Aly, Marianne or Katie. Once their topic is approved, the experiment may change but the topic will not. If you are planning an experiment at home please talk to your child's teacher about procedures, materials and data collecting. If you have questions- please ask! We are here to help.

November 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 23:14:00 +0000

Thanks to all the parents who voted in our recent Steering Committee elections.
We had our first meeting last Wednesday and your new committee is:

Suzy Kelley- President
Meka Hunt- Vice President
Jusy Pasko- Secretary
Lori Cortez-Regan- Treasurer
Mark Wright- Board Member
Ciara Hunt- Board Member
Michaela Murphy- Community Member

The next meeting is Tuesday December 10th at 6:00
and will continue on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings are open and all parents are invited to attend.
If you ever have anything for the agenda please submit it to Marianne by the Friday before the meeting.

Next week are parent conferences.
These happen twice each school year and the teachers work very hard to prepare information for each family. Attending a conference is one of the best ways you can support your child's school progress.
Please sign up ASAP. Spots are filling up quickly.

Monday -Thursday of next week are also minimum days.
School is out at 1:10 for all students.
There will be aftercare until 5:30 as usual.
Please be aware of the potential to use a lot of extra aftercare.
If this is a financial hardship for your family- please plan accordingly.

The week of November 25-29 we are closed for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy!

We will be back on Monday December 2nd with our regularly scheduled program.

Staff Changes

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 23:10:00 +0000

We are sad to inform everyone that our Aftercare Director, Liz, is leaving on
and her last day at Trillium is this Friday.
Liz has been a dynamic addition to the Trillium community and we will sincerely miss her.

However, we are pleased to welcome our new AC Director Katelyn Collins
to the Trillium team.

Katelyn is training this week with Liz during aftercare so please take a moment to introduce
yourself and welcome her her to the school.
She will be running the program with the help of Izzy starting next week.

Thank you.

October 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 22:06:00 +0000

October is a busy month at Trillium- but it's also filled with fall fun.

Please mark your calendars with the following:

Tuesday Oct. 8: Picture Day at 9:30
Order forms went out in parent mailboxes and there are blanks in the kitchen.
Every student will have their photo taken for the yearbook. Please send in your
payment with your order form. If you cannot purchase photos tomorrow there will
be opportunities again in December and March.

Wednesday Oct 9th: All school trip to the Co-op Pumpkin Patch. Please return trip slips and sign up
to drive on the kitchen. If your child is 8 or younger- check the latest in car seat
laws. CA updated their laws in January 2013 and every student must travel in
a seat as directed by CA law. Drivers- please be here at 10:30.

Wednesday Oct. 9th: Steering Committee Meeting at 6:00
This is our first board meeting of the year. This is an open meeting and everyone
is welcome to attend. We have 2 parent representative seats open this school year.
If you are considering running for a seat or would like to participate in this way
you are encouraged to attend this meeting. Elections will be in November.
We will also discuss fundraising for the year at this meeting.

Thursday Oct. 17th: The Author Festival
We are very pleased to welcome author Judy Cox to Trillium. We will have a pot
luck luncheon at 12:30- look for invitations in your parent mailbox this week.
After the luncheon Judy will give presentations and read to each class. We hope
you can join us.

Thursday Oct. 31st: Halloween Carnival 1:00-3:00
This is our annual student carnival. Thanks to everyone who has already
volunteered to help out. We need parents to run games, make snacks and donate
prizes. It's not too late to volunteer- forms are in the kitchen. We are also looking
for someone willing to organize the carnival. If you are interested please talk to
Marianne.

Thursday Oct. 31st: Black Alice Halloween Costume Ball & Trillium Benefit
Back Alice is a group of musicians who were former Trillium dads (most of them).
They only play on Halloween, and this year all proceeds from food and beverage
sales will go directly to Trillium. We need help with this!

We know it is on Halloween, but it is from 9:00-1:00- after most trick-or-treating
is over. Please consider helping serve drinks and food, working the door to check
IDs and sell wrist bands or hang up/give out flyers. So far we have
donations in the works with Mad River Brewery, Redwood Curtain, Lost Coast
Brewery and Eel River Brewery. We are also hoping to work out a deal with a
local pizza place to get a discount on pizza to sell. Do you have any connections?
Are you willing to make phone calls? Please let us know.

Friday Nov. 1st: Teacher Duty Day- No school for students

* Water bottle update: We are about $30 short from our goal to purchase a water bottle for every
student. If you can help out in any way let us know.

Sept. 19 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 22:05:00 +0000

Hopefully you have all located your parent mailboxes and are checking them regularly.
There has been a lot of information going into them about class work, fundraising and upcoming events. If you have students in both classes or a 2-household arrangement please let us know what your mail preference is- Do you want one box? one in each class? Is one mailbox sufficient or would you each like your own? We are happy to accommodate your family as long as you let us know. Thanks.

Speaking of events, there are many exciting things coming up:

Thursday, Sept 26: Back to School Night: Pasta dinner, class breakout sessions, dessert potluck and a
fire/equinox celebration from 5:30-8:30. Please join us.

Friday, October 4: First day of Friday workshops

Tuesday, October 8: Picture Day 9:30-order forms will go out next week

Wednesday, October 9: K-5 field trip to the Coop Pumpkin Patch
We will leave school at 10:45- parent drivers are needed
Please return trip slips and sign up to drive starting next week

Thursday, October 17: Author Festival- We are excited to welcome author Judy Cox to Trillium to
read to our students. We will have a potluck luncheon at 12:30. Look for an
invitation in your parent mailbox.

Thursday, October 31: Trillium Halloween Carnival 1:00-3:00 at school
Black Alice school fundraiser 8:00-12:00 at the Arcata Playhouse
Sign-up sheets went out in parent boxes earlier this week.

Friday, November 1: Teacher Duty Day- no school for students

We are also planning a Steering Committee meeting for early October. Look on the boards for a notice of our first meeting. We have 2 seats open this year and will be recruiting new members. Information will be given out at Back to School Night.

Welcome Back Everyone

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 19:06:00 +0000

We are on our third day of school and off to a great start!

You may have noticed on the front board that it says to locate to your parent box,
however, we ordered new mailboxes for K-2 parents and they have not arrived just yet.
As soon as they do, they will be installed above the kid cubbies in Sarah's room and then you can
find your mailbox.

Until then, you can find free and reduced lunch applications, aftercare forms and calendars for the school year in the kitchen next to the parent information board.
That will be a good place all year to look for paperwork copies.

Weekly lunch menus will continue to be posted in the kitchen.
If you want to look ahead you can go to the Pacific Union website for a detailed monthly menu.
http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/pacificun_sd/menu.php

We are working updating parent phone lists for the year. Unless we hear otherwise, we will list your phone number on the parent contact list. No last names or addresses are listed.

Please remember to let us know if you have any new contact information- address, phone numbers or email.
Current contact information is extremely important- usually at unexpected moments.
Last year's emergency cards will be in your parent boxes next week. Please look them over,
make changes right on the card if needed and return them in the kitchen.

Looking ahead in September:

Monday 9/2: Labor Day- school is closed
Monday 9/9: Teacher Duty Day- no school for students

This information will always be posted on the board in front of the school as well.
Please remember to check it every Monday.

We hope your children are having a great start to their year. If you have any questions or concerns, please come talk to a staff memebr. We will always listen and make adjustments as needed.
Thanks.

Last Week of Schol

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:13:00 +0000

We are in out last full week of school- that went by quickly!

Here are the end of the year reminders:

1) Graduation is on Thursday June 6th from 1:30-3:00 at the school.
This is an all school event & all families & family members are invited.
There will be an award ceremony, 5th grade graduation, a finger food potluck and cake!

2) Monday June 10th is Park Day.
The students will be walking on a park tour of Arcata,
including picnic lunch at Redwood Park.
Please sign and return trip slips.

3) The End of the Year Camping Trip to Pamplin Grove is next Tuesday-Thursday.
These are also the last 3 days of school.
Once we leave school on Tuesday we are not meeting back at the school.

Please check the lost & found for clothes and personal items.
Also take home everything from your kids cubby on Monday.
Items left here will not be here for long.

We currently have 2 spaces available in Aly's class for next year & the Sarah/Katie class is full.
If you hear of anyone looking for a new school please send them our way.

The office will close on June 28th.
Aftercare payments can be dropped off or mailed through June.

The office will reopen with regular hours on August 12 & school starts on August 26th.

Have a great summer everyone!

Science Night & Open House

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:36:00 +0000

Tomorrow night is Science Night!
This is one of our biggest events of the year.
The 3-5 graders have been working hard doing science experiments
and their project results will be on display.
The K-2 students have been exploring matter in it's varying forms.
They will have a demo set up for everyone to enjoy.

Please come out and show your support from 6:30-8:00.

March Happenings:

Tuesday 3/5: 4th Grade Writing Test 9:30

Wednesday 3/6: K-5 to HSU Center Arts- The African Children's Choir
This is a 9:30 show and we need parent drivers.

Friday 3/8: 3-5 field trip to the Far North Climbing Gym 10:00-12:00- drivers needed

Saturday 3/9: Change your clocks! Spring ahead one hour when you go to bed

Sunday 3/10: Foggy Bottom Milk Run- starts at 12:00 sharp!

Tuesday 5/12: the Steering Committee meets at 6:00

Wednesday 3/13: 3-5 field trip to the Morris Graves Museum 11:00-12:00 - drivers needed
Sack lunches are being ordered for a picnic lunch after the tour.

Friday 3/15: K-2 field trip to the Arcata High Math Fair- drivers needed- time TBA

Monday 3/25: Teacher Duty Day

Tuesday 3/26-Friday 3/29: Minimum Days & Parent Conferences

Friday 3/29: Trillium Benefit concert @ Humbrews 8:00-1:00

January 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:28:00 +0000

This is just a quick reminder that swimming lessons begin tomorrow- Tuesday January 29th.
Please send your kids with everything they need for swimming-
suit, towel, goggles & hair ties are all that is needed.
We are taking the bus to the pool.

Also- tomorrow the bus is first taking everyone to HSU for a Center Arts show.
The bus will leave at 9:10- please be on time.

We still need a male chaperone to help out in the boys bathroom at the pool.
Please let us know if you can help.

One last thing- the flu season has been hitting us hard.
Right now we have been averaging 5 absences every day with symptoms ranging from
high fever & sore throat to vomiting, cough and rash.
Please be sure that your kids have extra clothes for the frequent changes in weather.
A change of clothes in case of accidental wetness is always a good idea this time of year.

We are trying to keep everyone healthy with frequent hand washing, jackets and hot drinks when possible. Please help us keep your kids warn and dry to promote good heath. Thanks.

January 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:11:00 +0000

Happy New Year and welcome back everyone.
We have some exciting plans for the new year, so here is a little update:

January 9: Running Club begins at 9:00 sharp!

Trillium Running Club is beginning again as training for the Foggy Bottom Milk Run on Sunday March 10th. Everyone is welcome to join. Students may join the school running club even if they are not planning to be in the race, however, race participation is encouraged. Look for information about registering for the race in your parent mailboxes. Sarah is the head of this group, so please direct questions to her. Parents are invited to run with the club and in the race as well. Running will begin promptly at 9:00 in all weather- so please send appropriate clothing for your student to change after running. Regular running will take place on Mondays and Fridays beginning next week.

January 10 & 11: Olivia will be substituting for Sarah while she at a conference

January 15: Steering Committee meeting 6:00- We are in the process of Charter Renewal with Pacific
Union District. This is be the focus of the January meeting.

January 21: Martin Luther King Day- school is closed

January 22: Teacher Duty Day- no school for students

January 29: 9:30- All school field trip to HSU Center Arts- Dinosaur Petting Zoo
11:00- Swimming Lessons begin

About Swimming: Our annual PE unit on swimming will be at the Arcata Pool again this year. All students are required to participate in swimming lessons regardless of prior experience. On the first day students will be grouped according to ability and will work in these groups for the 8 class series. We will be taking the bus to and from swimming so we do not need parent drivers, however, we need at least one male chaperone to help in the boys locker room. Female staff members are never allowed in this area, but the younger boys do need assistance. Swimming dates are January 29 & 31, then February 5, 8, 12, 14, 26 & 28 from 11:00-12:00. Please let us know if you are available. Thanks!

3-5 graders are beginning their Science Projects that will conclude with for our school Science Night on February 28. Most students will need support at home in order to complete a successful experiment. Students are currently brainstorming ideas for their projects, and need to have a working project underway ASAP. Aly and Marianne are available to answer questions or provide support throughout this process. Please ask for help if you need it.

January is returning enrollment month. Returning enrollment gives priority to current students and their school age siblings. Look for forms in your parent box and return them in the kitchen by January 31 to guarantee a space for next fall.

About attendance: Regular, timely attendance is extremely important for all students. Please make every effort to get your children to school on time so they do not miss out on important morning meetings or instruction. Thank you.

If you know your student is going to be out of town or has an extended illness, please sign up for independent study. This helps students to keep up on school work and allows us to mark students present for those days. Please try to give us at least one day advance notice to make an IS packet.

If your student is going to be absent, we do appreciate a call to let us know they are not coming.

If you are just coming late, don't forget to call before 9:30 if you need to order a school lunch.

If your child has a fever, is vomiting, has a severe cough or any other possibly contagious symptom, please keep them home. If they were sick during the night it is best to wait a day to be sure. If they are on medication, 24 hrs. usually assures they are no longer contagious. Thanks for your consideration.

Trillium is currently hiring an Aftercare Aide. If you or someone you know would like to apply please send resumes to trilliumcs@gmail.com. This is an immediate opening and will be filled ASAP.

12/17/12

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:39:00 +0000

After the tragic school shooting in Connecticut
Gary Eagles, our County Superintendent of Schools, has shared the
following resources. I hope you find them helpful.

We are also available if your children need to talk about any difficult feelings
they may be having following this disturbing news.

Talking with Kids about Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
http://www.nasponline.org/resources/handouts/talkingviolence.pdf

How to Help Children Cope with Trauma/Grief (English and Spanish)
http://www.scoe.org/docs/safe/coping-with-trauma.pdf

December 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 23:20:00 +0000

December Reminders:

We have 3 field trips in the next 2 weeks and we need parent drivers.
Next week we are scheduled to go to HSU on both Wednesday and Friday at 1:00
to participate in a PE lessons given by HSU Kinesiology students.
This will be the HSU students' final project and they will be graded on their performance.
Please help us transport the children to and from campus- the lessons will last around one hour.
Sign-ups are in the kitchen.

Next, on Tuesday Dec. 11th,
the K-2 class will try again to get to the Natural History Museum by 10:00.
They are scheduled for a presentation on skulls as part of their unit studies.

We understand that everyone is busy, but we hope that you will try to find time to help get the kids out in the community during this wet and dark time of year.

Also coming up this month:

12/11: Steering Committee meeting at 6:00
12/14: Parent's Night Out & Arts Arcata
* We are looking for parents to volunteer a turn supervising children for this fundraiser.
Please let us know if you are available. Thanks.*

12/20: Multicultural Celebration 1:00-3:00
Students will be presenting results from their cultural studies.
We will share food and traditions from around the world.
We hope you can join us.

12/21: Minimum Day: School is out at 1:10. There will be aftercare.

12/24/12-1/4/13: Winter Break
Enjoy your holiday celebrations and Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:23:00 +0000

Important announcement:

Tomorrow- Tuesday October 23- there will NOT be early morning care
available at Trillium due to staff illness.

The building will be open at 8:15.
Sorry for any inconvenience.

It is also picture make-up day beginning at 9:30.

Wednesday: Aly's class has a super fun field trip planned
at Freshwater farms.
She needs parent drivers to make it there at 9:30.
Please sign up to drive.

You can also sign up in the kitchen to help at the Halloween Carnival.
There are many options- or let us know if you have a new idea.

The 3-5 trip to Wolf Creek is NEXT WEEK from Monday -Wednesday.
Please be sure to communicate with Aly about driving, chaperones, supplies and food money.
Thanks.

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 22:58:00 +0000

Just a few quick reminders-

This Friday is Parent's Night Out!
Sign up in the kitchen if you would like to drop your child/ren off from 6:00-9:00.
You must pre-pay $10.00 per child.
Please feed them dinner before you bring them.
There will be an age-appropriate movie and snacks- pajamas are fine too.
Siblings will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please talk to a staff member.

Many thanks to all our wonderful field trip drivers!

Aly's class trip to Wolf Creek Education Center is coming right up- 10/29-10/31.
Please let Aly know ASAP if you are willing and able to chaperone.
Also, we need to know if there are any students who will NOT be going on the trip
so we can make arrangements.
Thank you.

Our annual Halloween Carnival will be on Halloween from 1:00-3:00.
If you have an idea for an activity or game please talk to Marianne.
Look for volunteer sign-ups in the kitchen next week.

Picture make-up day will be Tuesday October 23rd at 9:30.
Every student had a photo taken for the yearbook last Tuesday and it is not too late to order prints.
Order forms are in the kitchen.

Next Monday, October 15th, is a Teacher Duty Day- no school for students.
That's all for now.

Fall Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:02:00 +0000

September is coming to an end quickly and October is another busy month.
It seems that the classes are getting settled and we are ready to go out in the community.
Please put these dates on your calendar:

Sept 30: Garden Party & Potluck from 2:00-5:00
Please join Meka and other garden enthusiasts to plant our fall garden, prune & clean-up
summer growth and hopefully build a new permanent sand digging area.
Brings tools, starts, gloves and some food to share. Parents with kids will take turns working
and supervising- of course kids are always welcome to help in the garden too.

Oct. 3rd: K-2 field trip to the Blue Lake Post Office for a tour and to mail Flat Stanley on his
adventure. Parent drivers & car seats will be needed.

Oct. 10: All school trip to the pumpkin patch- drivers & car seats will be needed.

Oct. 29-31: 3-5 graders to Wolf Creek: Please sign up to help

Oct 31: Halloween Carnival at Trillium from 1:00-3:00
We need volunteers to run games and people to make snacks- look for sign ups in the kitchen

Look in your parent mailboxes for trip slips and return them signed in the kitchen. All students need a permission slip for off campus adventures. Also, you can sign up to drive in the kitchen too. Thank you!

Are you there?

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:30:00 +0000

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August means school starts soon!

noreply@blogger.com (Trillium Charter School) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:43:00 +0000

The countdown is on! We are open and getting ready to begin school on Monday August 27th. We are excited to see everyone again and welcome our new families and students. Again- please do let us know ASAP if your student is not attending this year. We have a very active waiting list and would like to be sure everyone can come to the first day of school. Thanks. Anyone who has expressed interest in summer work trade- now is the time. There are many area that need attending to, including the garden, the libraries, the kitchen, Sarah's classroom, Katie's classroom (formerly the Magic room), and the completion of our new aftercare space (formerly Katie's room). If you are not available during daytime hours please call or email and we can arrange access at your convenience. Speaking of Aftercare, this year Kindergarten will be released at 2:10 and there will be Kindergarten only aftercare available from 2:10-3:10. Regular aftercare will begin at 3:10 starting the first day of school. All families MUST pay down their aftercare bill in order to use the program in the fall. It has come to my attention that the reminder letters didn't go out with the final bills, so this is your reminder. If your balance is over $100 you must pay at least half of your bill and make immediate payment arrangements on the first day of school. We cannot carry large balances- our budget and our district will not allow it. Please read your aftercare contracts carefully. And for those of you who have dutifully made monthly payments- we sincerely thank you. Another update to note is that, due to budget cuts, we will have some unfortunate reductions in our supplementary staff hours. This means that parent volunteerism will be more important than ever to keep things running day to day. There will be a list of volunteer jobs available on the first day of school and we ask everyone to commit a minimum of 2 hours a month to Trillium. For working families there are many options that are flexible and can even happen from your home. We are working on additional aftercare discounts for families that will sign a monthly commitment agreement. Look for details in your paperwork packet on the first day of school. Lastly, the first day of school will include our annual meet & greet lunch potluck. Families are invited to join us for lunch at 12:45. Paperwork packets will be available for pick up and staff members will be here to answer any questions. We hope you can join us.