Dear Parents/Guardians
Dear Trail Ridge Families,
We hope this newsletter finds you well and in good spirits as we approach the busy month of December. We have some updates and important information to share with you.
Winter Break
As the semester comes to a close, we want to remind you that Winter Break will begin on Friday, December 22nd and classes will resume on Monday, January 8th. We hope you and your family enjoy this time together, and we look forward to the start of the second semester.
iReady Testing Day
We will have our mid-year iReady testing for both Reading and Math on Tuesday, December 5th. We are always encouraging the students to do their best and show the growth they have made. Please assist us in making sure student iPads are fully charged for a great day on Tuesday.
Canned Food Drive
December is a time for reflection and gratitude. Trail Ridge will be participating in the district-wide Canned Food Drive from Dec 1-18. Any donations can be brought into the front office. At the end of our drive, we will be delivering all donations to the Longmont Our Center. Thank you for your support!
School Closures
With the weather turning toward Winter, please be aware of any school closures due to inclement weather. We will notify you promptly through our usual communication channels (text, email, and our school website) if there are any changes to the school schedule.
December Fun
Our school will be hosting a variety of activities throughout December. Students will have the opportunity to earn raffle tickets throughout each day to win some fun prizes! Additionally, we are scheduled for our Pizza Lunch Celebration and Spirit Assembly on Thursday, Dec 21th.
We wish you and your family a joyful and peaceful December. Thank you for being an integral part of our school community.
Best regards,
Eddie Cloke, Principal
Upcoming Events
- Mon., Dec. 4th, 3:30 – 5:30 pm, Big Gym: Girls Basketball Home Game vs Aspen Ridge
- Wed., Dec. 6th, 10:15 am: Late Start Day
- Wed., Dec. 6th, 10:30 am – 8:30 pm, Panda Express: Grizzly Robotics Fundraiser @ Panda Express (Ken Pratt Blvd)
- Thurs., Dec. 7th, 9:30 – 10:30 am, Digital Commons: Cafecito
Featured Stories
Girls Basketball
Join us for the first Girls Basketball game of the season on Monday, December 4th at 3:30 pm at Trail Ridge vs Aspen Ridge. Go Grizzlies!
Lunch with Professionals
On Wednesday, December 13th, we will be having our second Lunch with Professionals event during lunch focused on Visual Arts and Design careers. This event will give students an opportunity to eat lunch with professionals in the community and learn more about each of their chosen careers. Lunch with Professionals will be offered to a select group of students who sign-up on a first come, first serve basis. Encourage your student to sign-up via Schoology in order to learn more about various Visual Arts and Design careers! The sign-up page on Schoology will be open starting Monday, December 4th.
Grizzly Day @ Panda Express
Don’t want to cook? Help Trail Ridge’s Robotics program by joining us at Panda Express on Wednesday, December 6th, 10:30 – 8:30 pm, at Panda Express @ 155 E Ken Pratt Blvd, Longmont.
TRMS Canned Food Drive
Trail Ridge is hosting a canned food drive to benefit the Longmont OUR Center, December 1st – 18th. Students may bring non-perishable canned food items to the office to support others in need during this holiday season!
Yearbook Sale
This is a special year for your child. With a yearbook your child can see how they have been a part of the school and save notes from friends and teachers. The price is now $40. Order at jostens.com/Year
Innovation Center – Day of AI Event
Students, parents, educators, and AI enthusiasts are invited to this community event hosted by the Innovation Center on Saturday, December 2 from 2-5:00 p.m. This unique experience will offer interactive AI activities, informative sessions on St. Vrain’s initiatives in AI education, and hands-on STEM activities with the Future-Ready Innovation Mobile Lab. An outdoor drone light show will conclude the day’s events. A Day of AI also coincides with the World Artificial Intelligence Competition for Youth (WAICY), the world’s largest AI competition for youth, which is hosted by the Innovation Center this year.
Learn more about the event details >>
PTO
Thank you to parents/guardians and teachers who attended the meeting on Monday, November 13th to help put together a group to support our school with activities and fundraising throughout the school year.
We had a great discussion and moving forward if you would like to be part of the group, please email [email protected] for more information.
Right now we are looking for parents/guardians who can help with committees such as: Teacher Appreciation Week, coordinating conference meals for teachers, fundraising activities, Moola Caps fundraising, Social Media duties, restaurant nights, as well as leaders or facilitators for the group. Email if you are interested!
We look forward to supporting our Trail Ridge Community!