Dear Trail Ridge Community,
We’re thrilled to share that an unmistakable wave of enthusiasm and positivity has swept through our school! It’s been amazing to witness students, teachers, staff, and parents coming together to create an atmosphere of support and encouragement. Whether at the recent parent conferences, the new Robotics League, our athletic events, or the daily school related aspects, things at Trail Ridge Middle School are moving along very well! We always appreciate the support of our community and look forward to the great things that will take place here throughout the remainder of the school year.
Next Monday night, we are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Superintendent Town Hall Meeting, a vital opportunity for us to connect, engage, and strengthen our educational community. Your input and insights are invaluable as we continue to shape the future of our schools. This gathering will provide a platform for you to meet our Superintendent, Dr. Don Haddad, and gain firsthand knowledge of our district’s goals, initiatives, and accomplishments.
Date: Monday, Oct 2nd
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Skyline High School
Additionally, next week we begin our Homework Club for students on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-4pm. Our goal with HW Club is to provide a dedicated resource for students to support their academic success. While attendance at HW Club is voluntary, we do require all 8th grade students with an “F” grade in Math or Language Arts to attend until they raise the grade. This is an important aspect in our efforts to prepare these young people for the rigors of high school. Parental support is essential to our success! If you have any questions, always know you can reach out as we are here to help!
Once again, thank you to our community for the continued support! We are very excited about the growth the students are making! We are lucky to have such a great group of students!
Sincerely,
Eddie Cloke, Principal
Upcoming Events
- Sat., Sept. 30th, 10:00 am, Westview Middle School: Last Volleyball Travel Team Game
- Mon., Oct. 2nd, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Art Room: Art Club
- Tues., Oct. 3rd, 3:15 – 7:15 pm: Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Wed., Oct. 4th, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Library: Homework Club
- Thurs., Oct. 5th, 3:00 – 6:30 pm, Altona Middle School: Robotics League Night @ Altona Middle School
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
The final night of Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 3rd. You may still sign up for your student’s conference window by clicking here , or by calling the school office at 720-494-3820.
End of Quarter
Did you know that first quarter ends on October 12th?! This is a good time to get caught up on any missing work! For additional help, students may attend Homework Club every Tuesday/Wednesday, 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the library.
Homework Club
We are excited to announce the start of our Homework Club on October 4th. HW Club will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the Library. This is a great opportunity for students to have a quiet place to complete homework and get additional help from teachers.
Scholastic Book Fair
Where: Trail Ridge Middle School Library & Online
When: Weekdays during lunch, 9/20 – 10/5
Also, on conference nights (9/26, 9/28, 10/3) until 7:00 pm.
All book sales benefit Trail Ridge Middle School with new great titles! Shop for those special events and holidays now and celebrate every season with the gift of literacy!
Scholastic Book Fair Online Ordering Link
Boys Basketball
Boys Basketball registration is now open. Students may register online by scanning a QR code flyer at school or by clicking on the following link. Flyers may also be picked up in the office. The first day of practice starts Monday, October 2nd and students must be registered before they can practice. If you have any questions, feel free to email to Coach Walker ([email protected]) or Coach Wittrock ([email protected]).
Drama Production Prop Donations
The drama performance for this year will be titled “A Lighter Shade of Noir” by Patrick Derksen. This is a three act crime noir comedy set in the 1940’s that my Drama students are already very excited about!
Our set set design and prop crew hope to get the following items to make their production extra special:
These items are:
- Large pieces of cardboard and foam board
- Fedoras and Bowler Style Hats
- A rotary phone (does not need to function)
- Lace and tassel fabric to be used for costume design
- A feather boa
- A small dog/cat carrier
- A stuffed toy dog
- Fake/silk flowers
- 40’s style jewelry and accessories (simple belts, jewelry, ties)
- Simple cardigans & blazers
Thank you for considering supporting the Drama program here at Trail Ridge Middle School! If you have any questions about the program or needed donations please contact Lindsay Sulllivan at [email protected].
With gratitude,
Lindsay Sullivan (Drama Teacher – Trail Ridge Middle School)
SVVSD Band Night
St. Vrain Valley Schools Hosts Band Night, Oct. 4
Support our high school band musicians! Join us at Everly Montgomery Field in Longmont on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. for St. Vrain Valley Schools Band Night. This evening of music features performances from nine high school bands. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children 6 and under, senior citizens, and eighth-grade students with a valid student ID.
Learn more and purchase tickets online >>
SVVSD Annual Musical Instrument Drive
Donate gently used musical instruments to support St. Vrain Valley Schools’ music program at the fourth annual collection drive. Drop off your contributions at the Lincoln School building on 619 Bowen St. in Longmont on September 26 (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or September 29 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) and receive a donation receipt. Your generosity enriches our classrooms, provides instruments for students, and enhances our district’s music programming.
Learn more >>
Innovation Center Job Fair 2023
Eighth Grade students and families are invited to attend the Innovation Center’s Student team Job Fair on Tuesday, October 3rd from 4:00-7:00 pm at the St. Vrain Valley School Innovation Center (33 Quail Rd, Longmont). Student Project Teams are paid, work-based learning opportunities where students explore possible career options through various hands-on projects and mentoring from industry professionals.
Explore fields such as Aeronautics, Bioscience, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence, Creative Content, Robotics and more! Get paid to learn from industry professionals in STEM fields!
Longmont High – Junior Basketball Tryouts
Longmont High School will be having tryouts for their Junior Trojan Basketball program for grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. The tryout dates will be October 21st and 22nd from 4:30-6:00 pm, and will occur in the gyms at Longmont High School. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Kloster by email at [email protected].
8th Grade Yearbook Recognition Ad
Congratulate your 8th grader in their 2023 yearbook with a Baby Ad. Please visit www.theyearbookcompany.com for ordering, deadline, and pricing information.
Early Bird Pricing Deadline: 10/27/23
Final Deadline – 11/14/23
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Conference Meals for Staff:
The final night for conferences is on October 3rd. Please help support our Trail Ridge staff for all that they do! Click on this link to sign up to bring entrees, snacks, or drinks. All items should be delivered to the front office no later than 4:00 pm on October 3rd.
A big thank you to all parents who have donated their time and food in support of our teachers and office staff!