Trailside Middle School PTSA

Thank you for attending the Interest Meeting for the 🍁Fall🍁 One-Act Play Festival! All information presented is included on the PTSA website! The links are provided below.

To learn more about the 👑Festival👑, https://timberwolves.givebacks.com/w/falloneactplay

To sign up for a 🎭Cast Audition🎭 and learn what to prepare for the audition, https://timberwolves.givebacks.com/w/castauditions

To sign up for a 🎬Tech Crew Interview🎬 and learn what to prepare for the interview, https://timberwolves.givebacks.com/w/techcrewinterviews

Some FAQs from the meeting:
1. Can I audition for the Cast and interview for the Tech Crew? Yes, you may audition and interview!
2. If I am cast in a role and receive a position on the Tech Crew, can I do both? It depends. If you are cast in a role, you may be on the Tech Crew in Marketing or Hair/Makeup Design because these Tech Crew roles do not require working during performances.
3. The Cast Conflict Calendar is not linked on the website. How can I access the calendar? The link has been updated on the Cast Auditions webpage.
4. My printer is not working. How can we give you the Cast Conflict Calendar? Save a copy on your computer, fill it out, and email it to our director at least two days before your audition.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or need to email the Cast Conflict Calendar.

For more information on Trailside Wolfpack Productions' 🍁Fall 🍁One-Act Play Festival, please attend our Virtual Interest Meeting for parents, guardians, and students TONIGHT on Wednesday, September 4th, at 7:00 pm.
https://timberwolves.givebacks.com/w/theatreinterestmeetings

🎬Trailside's first production this year is our inaugural Fall One-Act Play Festival. This evening of theatre will comprise two short plays and three big musical numbers, creating a comedic cabaret you won’t want to miss! 🎬

🎭About the Festival and how to get involved: 🎭
https://timberwolves.givebacks.com/w/falloneactplay

🎭The Fall One-Act Play Festival Virtual Interest meeting for parents, guardians, and students will occur on Wednesday, September 4th, at 7:00 pm. 🎭

👑😺Go to https://timberwolves.givebacks.com/w/falloneactplay for more information about our first production of the year (Fall One-Act Play Festival), the interest meeting, auditions, and tech crew interviews!😺 👑

🎬**All information on the Festival, cast auditions, and tech crew interviews is included at the link above. Auditions and interviews will be held the week of September 9th! Access the links on the flier to go directly to the audition and/or interview webpages.**🎬

🤩Why should your student join the Fall One-Act Play Festival?

~ Enables your students to work with our experienced Director before the spring musical auditions and interviews, which will help them prepare for the Alice in Wonderland opportunities.
~ Experience a production opportunity similar to high school's one-act play theatre options!
~ Introduces our kids to so many different groups of friends who are supportive and caring.
~ Provides our kids with new learning experiences, which result in personal growth, confidence, independence, a sense of accomplishment, and leadership opportunities.

❣️Quote from a parent last year, "We have seen such a noticeable, positive change in our child since joining theatre!"

❣️Another quote from a parent, "Being unfamiliar with theatre myself, I had no idea what to expect when my child participated last year. It was an incredible experience for her, especially as a 6th grader who did not know many other students at Trailside. Can't wait for her to join this year!"

To join the Trailside Theatre Facebook groups, go to https://www.facebook.com/TrailsideWolfpackProductions for Trailside Wolfpack Productions.
Trailside Middle School Parent Chat

Please join us in wishing our very own PTSA President Donna Zobel Colombo a very happy birthday. You can often find Donna volunteering in the hallways at TMS. Her guidance has always been a most helpful compass for all that are fortunate enough to know her. Donna, we wish you a day as great as the way you lead. ❤️

Join Trailside Middle School's afterschool theatre program, sponsored by the PTSA & Wolfpack Productions!

We are hosting an Interest Meeting for parents, guardians, and students on Wednesday, September 4th at 7:00 pm. Go to https://timberwolves.givebacks.com/w/falloneactplay for more information about our first production of the year (Fall One-Act Play Festival, the interest meeting, auditions, and tech crew interviews!

Why should your student join our theatre program?
~ Introduces our kids to so many different groups of friends who are supportive and caring.
~ Provides our kids with new learning experiences, which result in personal growth, confidence, independence, a sense of accomplishment, and leadership opportunities.

Quote from a parent last year, "We have seen such a noticeable, positive change in our child since joining theatre!"

Another quote from a parent, "Being unfamiliar with theatre myself, I had no idea what to expect when my child participated last year. It was an incredible experience for her, especially as a 6th grader who did not know many other students at Trailside. Can't wait for her to join this year!"

Trailside Middle School Parent Chat Trailside Middle School PTSA

We hope everyone has a great weekend. Stay cool, if traveling be safe, and we will see everyone in the hallways next Tuesday after a long weekend.

Here's hoping everyone has a great first day "Back to School"
Whether you're walking, riding, biking, being dropped off, staff greeting our kids, the first day is always full of excitement, nerves, and all the feels. Have a great day. Make eye contact, smile, take the notes, and remember that YOU MATTER! Have a great year!

O.K., TMS we are almost there. Our students have many modes of transportation from walking, biking, car riders, bus riders, let's all ensure that we have a safe year. Slow down, be aware, and follow the road laws for the safety of our kiddos, staff, and community.

Thank you to everyone that came out to our scavenger hunt and picnic today.

A special shout out to all our volunteers including Gary Hylton for manning the grill ,students Dylan H, Sophie C, and finally 3 future Timberwolves Layla H, Emily G and Sloane H for volunteering to help distribute food. Our events would not be as successful without our wonderful parent and student volunteers.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight for our annual TMS Scavenger Hunt and picnic. Please update your RSVP if needed. Also we are still looking for some student and adult volunteers to help hand out food during the picnic. Thank you

Volunteers needed!
We are in need of 2 or 3 volunteers to help set up and distribute food at the TMS Scavenger Hunt and picnic on Tuesday August 20th. This is open to adults and students as well and would only take an hour or two.

Please contact Amy Hylton at [email protected] if you are interested.

EVENT RESCHEDULED!

Due to rain in the forecast for Monday, we have rescheduled the TMS Family Picnic and Scavenger Hunt to Tuesday August 20th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Please update your RSVP. We hope to see all our families there!

RSVP

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Well it is that time of the year again. Calendars filling up, sports/clubs/extracurriculars on the schedule, car pools, dr. appts, and I will personally add one more. We have a few open volunteer spots for TMS PTSA this year. We don't ask as much time at the Middle School level, but we still have opportunities for you to show your kids and staff that you are willing and able to volunteer at their school. We don't have as many meetings, most committee meetings are virtual, most are not year long, but most importantly you will be part of the MS team of families that are all in this together. If you're interested, we have some "I need you for a couple of hours before work" or "I need you to help serve on a committee" or "whatever you can help with, we will find a spot"
Thanks for your time, TMS appreciates you and see you in the halls at TMS next week!

Let the countdown begin. August vacations, family memories, school camps, dog days of hot weather, and so much more. We hope you are enjoying the last few weeks before school starts. The TMS office is buzzing with planning, familiar faces in the hallway, they are getting ready for another wonderful school year. Enjoy August and see everyone soon!

Congratulations to two LCPS alumni heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympics! Weini Kelati, a Heritage High School graduate, qualified by winning the 10,000 meters in the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials. Emily Fox, a Stone Bridge High School graduate, is one of the players named to the U.S. Women's Olympic Soccer Team. Let's cheer them on as they represent the USA at the Olympics in Paris, France. Good Luck!

We hope everyone is enjoying your summer so far!

As the last bus pulls out, rooms are being cleaned out, lockers are empty, hallways are quiet...IT'S SUMMER TIME! Wishing everyone a happy,, healthy, and adventurous summer time. Take the photos, live the memories, write your own story, be creative and have fun!

"The game of baseball isn't over until it's over." - Yogi Berra.
Last night when the baseball game was over, your TMS MS Baseball team won the Championship with a 4-1 win over Willard MS. Congratulations to the team, the families that supported them, the fans and staff that cheered them on and keep throwing the ball around this summer. "Baseball was, is, and always will be the best game in the world to me." - Babe Ruth. Our TMS baseball thinks the same way!!

It's CHAMPIONSHIP TIME for our own TMS vs Willard. TMS has never been in the Championship before so come out and support our own students and families!! GO TIMBERWOLVES!! Good Luck!!
The address for Byrnes Ridge Park is: 24915 Mineral Springs Cir
Aldie, VA 20105. No admission fee.

Information session TONIGHT (Wednesday, June 12) at 6:30pm! This will include the bell schedule, sessions on planning, testing, homework, MTSS interventions, and flex block. Teachers and admins will host specific topics. Please plan to attend and ask the questions, have the conversations and know what will happen in the next school year at TMS.

"The eyes of the world are upon you … The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. Your task will not be an easy one … Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely … I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!" Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, message to the troops on June 6, 1944

Thinking of getting involved for next year? Here are some roles you might consider....

Our last PTSA Meeting was tonight. What we offer is a hybrid model for our meetings which we feel is the best of both worlds, In person tonight we invited rising 6th grade parents and their kids and after the meeting they received their own personal tour from Mrs. Beichler. What a treat for the PTSA and the kids and parents. Thank you for joining us and we will see you in the hallways soon!

Wow, how time flies and Yes, it’s that time again!
Trailside Middle School is again offering school supply kits for purchase from now until July 1st. Buy your 1st Day School Supplies today and eliminate the nightmare of back-to-school shopping. Think of visiting those big box retailers: the empty shelves, the demands for more things from your kids!
1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies. They will be delivered right to your home at least 2 weeks before the 1st day of school.
Order now using the link below. Even better, donate a kit for a family in need. Just click on the donate button at the top that says “Donate a Kit”.

TRAILSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: Order Your School Supply Kit Now! Your pre-built school supply kit is ready to order with the exact school supplies your teacher requested. Click here to order now from 1st Day School Supplies.

Congratulations to a community favorite "Timber Wolf Trap" The talent, hard work, and support for this program grows every year and we love to see all of the hard work from the students, staff, and families pay off with smiles for this event!

Part of the "S" in PTSA is the privilege to work, volunteer, and build relationships with the students at TMS. The Trailside Middle School PTSA had a great year building that relationship with the SCA (Student Council). They were presented certificates from the PTSA for all of their work and we look forward to watching how the 8th graders lead at SBHS and how the upcoming leaders of the SCA continue their skills and friendships. Thank you to the kids and Teacher Representative and have a great upcoming summer!

Mother's Day is a time to celebrate All of our Mom's and at TMS we all celebrate those mom's today. Mom's, whoever they may be and wherever they may be including those that support and love us in their own way are remembered every day, but especially today. Those that take care of us every day, we "Thank You" Happy Mother's Day!

TMS Pilot Letter from Mrs. Beichler, in case you didn't see it yet.
Dear Trailside Community,
We are very excited to share that Trailside Middle School will have the opportunity to implement a new daily schedule next year!

Trailside Middle School will be piloting an eight period schedule next year in place of the four block schedule each day. Students will have all of their classes every day for approximately 41 minutes, except for sixth and seventh grade music elective which will continue to be every other day.

We will be holding an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM in the auditorium. We hope you are able to attend.
All my best, Bridget M. Beichler

Thank you all our student, parent and staff volunteers that helped make the 8th grade dance a big success tonight. A special shout out goes to our two amazing 8th grade dance committee leaders Anna Donovan and Michelle Martin for all their hard work.