Whitney's Class Blog

Moving Up Ceremony

2011-06-09T10:59:00.001-07:00

For those who can make it, we will be having a Moving Up Ceremony tomorrow at 11:00 followed by some play time at the park. Originally I had planned to have a sleep over tonight at the school, but I just wasn't able to get everything organized in time. I apologize for this. I am going to try and coordinate something next week or the night before the official last day of school.

Monday 6/6

2011-06-06T09:43:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday June 6th 2011.
We will begin our morning challenges.
We will have PE.
We will finish our Pioneer/Native American Projects.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
N S N U Y

Announcements:
We will be doing something special Thursday evening for the end of the school year. Details coming very, very soon.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
S U N N Y

Reminder About Tomorrow Night

2011-06-02T11:20:00.001-07:00

Dear Families,

As you may already know, Friday, June 3, is our final performance and project night of the year.
It is from 5:30 until 7:00.
It will be a potluck.
We will begin performances at 5:30 and then eat about 6:30 or when performances are done.
We will finish up with a couple of community dances.
Projects will be on display for your viewing during after performances are finished. We have been studying the 1870's or westward movement in the United States through the eyes of different ethnic groups.
Please sign up for a potluck dish. It can relate to this theme or simply be your family's favorite dish to share.
Please plan on helping with clean up too!
Thank you and don't hesitate to contact us if you have a question.

Beth, Brian and Whitney

Thursday 6/2

2011-06-02T09:19:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday June 2nd 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will practice our reader's theater.
We will have snack and recess.
We will check on the baby chicks.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will finish our Pioneer/Native American Projects.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
B D O F L E

Announcements:
Please remember that we are having a potluck/Performance/Project night tomorrow here at school at 5:30 tomorrow evening. There is a potluck sign up sheet outside of the classroom.

Talent Show auditions are Monday after school.

Morning Mystery Word:
F E B O L D (Some of the kids will be telling the story of Febold Feboldson tomorrow. This is going to be a story telling event).

The End Of The Year

2011-06-01T21:05:00.001-07:00

Hi all-

I am very saddened to say that due to my upcoming endeavors in school that I will be missing our final seven days school. I feel absolutely awful about this. We have a sub set up for all of those days and I will be working closely with her to make sure the end of the year is rewarding for our students. With that in mind, I would like to have our Moving Up Ceremony on Friday June 10th, my unofficial last day at Trillium. More details regarding The Ceremony will come shortly. Mitchel passed a proposal to have a sleep over at the school before the year's end. It is my hope that we can honor this with a sleep over on Thursday June 9th to lead into our Moving Up Ceremony. This is quite an undertaking and I am reaching out to all of your for help and guidance in making this a wonderful event. We will need chaperones (both overnight and just to help out before the kids hit the rack), help with food, and help with coordinating activities. I have done this in this past and it has been an incredible experience. If you are able to pitch in, please let me know. Once again, I am very sorry for the early departure. Thanks for the wonderful year.

Best,
Whitney

Tuesday 5/31

2011-05-31T10:13:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday May 31st 2011.
We will begin our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will finish our Native American Quote Project.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
D M I W O S

Announcements:
Performance/Project Night this Friday!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
W I S D O M

Performance Night

2011-05-27T09:07:00.000-07:00

Dear Families,

As you may already know, next Friday, June 3, is our final performance and project night of the year.
It is from 5:30 until 7:00.
It will be potluck.
We will begin performances at 5:30 and then eat about 6:30 or when performances are done.
We will finish up with a couple of community dances.
Projects will be on display for your viewing during after performances are finished. We have been studying the 1870's or westward movement in the United States through the eyes of different ethnic groups.
Please sign up for a potluck dish. It can relate to this theme or simply be your family's favorite dish to share.
Please plan on helping with clean up too!
Thank you and don't hesitate to contact us if you have a question.

Beth, Brian and Whitney

Friday 5/27

2011-05-27T09:03:00.001-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Friday May 27th 2011.
We will have Pet Day!!
We will practice Reader's Theater.
We will have snack and recess.
We will begin a Native American Poetry Project.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
H G I S N E G

Announcements:
We will be having a Performance Night/Project Showing/Potluck on Friday June 3rd from 5:30 at school. There will be an official posting very soon.

Remember, no school on Monday.

There is a sign up sheet for the Talent Show in the lobby. Auditions are after school on the 31st.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
G E N G H I S (Count Olaf is disguised as a gym teacher named Coach Genghis in our read aloud book)

Thursday 5/26

2011-05-26T10:58:00.002-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday May 26th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will finish our pioneer books.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will take a thank you photo!!
We will be focused workers.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R L M O A E M I

Announcements:
There will be a school wide talent show on June 16th. There is a sign up sheet in the lobby and there will be auditions next Tuesday, May 31st.

There was a case of lice in the lower school. I will try and check everyone today, but please also check at home.

Tomorrow is Pet Day from 8:45 to 9:15. If you would like to share a pet, please talk to me prior to tomorrow.

Morning Mystery Word:
M E M O R I A L (Remember, no school on Monday)

Letter To Families

2011-05-25T11:25:00.000-07:00

I have also put a hard copy of this in your take home folders.

Dear Trillium Community-

It is with a very heavy heart that I am letting you all know that I will not be returning to Trillium next year. Although I am leaving Trillium I am not leaving the field of education. I am enrolling in a Masters program here in Portland and am excited about growing as a teacher. This has been a very difficult choice as I cannot overstate how wonderful and inspiring this year's class has been. To see this year's second graders come into their own after being with them for three school years has been truly amazing. It breaks my heart that I will not be with our first graders as they continue their educational journey next year.
Finally, I want to thank all of you for your support, for creating such a wonderful community at Trillium, and for sending the absolute greatest kids to our school. I know I will always look back at the last four years as some of the best of my life. I will miss my time with your students greatly.

Best,

Whitney Sweet

Wednesday May 25th

2011-05-25T09:06:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday May 25th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word(s):
T D E Y P A

Announcements:
Remember, no school on Monday.

I posted about The Talent Show yesterday, but the committee for The Show is still firming up the date. I will let you know of the exact date as soon as I hear about it.

We will be having Pet Day on Friday from 8:45 to 9:15ish. So far I have only heard from a couple of people who would like to bring in a pet. If your student would like to share a pet, please speak with me beforehand so we can talk about guidelines.

Morning Mystery Word(s) Solved:
P E T D A Y (This Friday!)

Morning Mystery

Talent Show

2011-05-24T13:34:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

The following amended proposal passed. Please use this to inform your students and families so they can participate!

Thanks,

Jeremy

I propose an all school talent show like we used to have in coordination with the Trillium Record release party. My mom has talked to Kirk who has had past experience with Trillium talent shows and he says he will help out with it. My mom will also help out with organizing. Some possible dates that don't have anything else on the calendar are the 8th or 9th of June. It would be from 5:30 till 8 p.m. in the courtyard. We shall have a sign up sheet in the common space for the talent show. There will be room for 24 people. We will have auditions (to check for appropriateness) on Tuesday, May 31st directly after school. We will put together a committee of staff, parents and kids (by sign-up) to organize the event, oversee auditions etc. This committee will decide whether to have a cash donation box and/or canned food donation box. Parents will be encouraged to attend. There is no required fee for attendance. No food will be provided.

--
Jeremy Neldon

3-4-5 Advisor
Trillium Charter School

Tuesday May 24th

2011-05-24T09:04:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday May 24th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will finish our pioneer books.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
T O L P K U C

Announcements:
There is a potluck tonight at school for 2nd graders and their families to discuss the transition to 3rd grade.

We will be having another Pet Day this Friday, May 27th. The students voted on this during our last class meeting. It will begin at 8:45 and got to 9:15 or so. If you plan on bringing a pet to share, you MUST check in with me beforehand. Pets should not stay the entire school day but we can make exceptions for smaller animals such as fish.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
P O T L U C K (Remember, its tonight!)

2nd/3rd Potluck

2011-05-23T14:03:00.001-07:00

Dear Parents of Super Second and Thrilling Third Graders,

You are invited to a "Transition" potluck! The current third grade students and families, along with the 3-4-5 advisors would like to welcome our incoming 3rd graders to the Intermediate class, build relationships and help answer questions on TUESDAY, May 24 from 6:30-8:00.

Our incoming third graders will have already shadowed in a potential advising classroom (Shadow days are May 12, 16 and 17), and will meet again with current third graders and advisors to play group games at the potluck. Meanwhile, present 3rd grade parents will field questions about the "intermediate" transition, communication and journey of a third grader.

Our evening will begin with a potluck at 6:30. Please bring your own plates and utensils for your family as well as the assigned "dish". If your last name begins:
A-I: please bring a main dish or salad to share
J-R: please bring a dessert to share
S-Z: please bring a drink to share
At 7:00 students will play group games together while parents meet for a "3rd grade Q & A", and at 7:30 our intermediate advisors will swap, so parents and students have the opportunity to meet, discuss and play games with ALL advisors.

We look forward to seeing you there!
Sara, Lyndsey, Rob and Jeremy

Monday May 23rd

2011-05-23T11:04:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday May 23rd 2011.
We will begin our morning challenges.
We will have PE.
We will have an All School Meeting.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
M C A D Y E A

Announcements:
No school next Monday. Its Memorial Day.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
A C A D E M Y

Wednesday May 18th

2011-05-18T09:06:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday May 18th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will make and illustrate a pioneer book.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
S A C T O

Announcements:
Camp out is tomorrow! Please remember that we are meeting at The Tillamook Cheese Factory at 11:30 for lunch. I will be at school in the morning helping to prepare for the trip, but it is NOT mandatory to come to school tomorrow morning. If you have your carpool figured out, you can just meet us at Tillamook.

Rob and I are hosting a root beer float and movie get together Saturday night. It is a fundraiser for the school and costs $20. We will be showing Toy Story 3 and Despicable Me simultaneously. I was wondering if anyone has a copy of Toy Story 3 that I might be able to borrow. If not, I'll just go ahead and rent it.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
C O A S T (that's where we're headed tomorrow! Also, Imre pointed out that you can also spell T A C O S with those letters. My favorite food!)

2nd/3rd Potluck

2011-05-17T13:43:00.000-07:00

Tuesday May 17th

2011-05-17T09:03:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday May 17th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be focused workers.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
C Y T A F R O

Announcements:
The camp out is this Thursday! Hopefully after last night, everyone has figured out who they are riding with and who they will be sharing a yurt. Remember, we will be meeting at The Tillamook Cheese Factory at 11:30 for lunch. You can purchase lunch there or bring your own.

There is homework available in the front of the take home folder basket. Its a thick packet that should last you through Friday the 27th.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
F A C T O R Y (Can't wait to eat some cheese curds!)

!!Movie Night!!

2011-05-17T08:15:00.000-07:00

Movies & Root Beer Floats
with Rob & Whitney

This *is* a drop off event located at Trillium Charter School. Root Beer Floats & Movies! Child can choose to view either Despicable Me (PG) with Rob, or Toy Story 3 (G) with Whitney.

Date & Time: Saturday May 21st 6:30 to 8:30
Location: Trillium Charter School Multipurpose Room
Cost: $20 per person
Age Restrictions: For Children in Kindergarten up through 7th grade.
Offered By: Rob & Whitney

Monday May 16th

2011-05-16T09:52:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday May 16th 2011.
We will begin our morning challenges.
We will have PE.
We will finish our train pop-ups.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
P U C M A T O

Announcements:
The camp out is this Thursday! If you and your child are coming with us, it is MANDATORY that you come to the pre-camp out meeting tonight at 6:00 at school. If your child is not attending, please let me know ASAP. A handful of people have yet to fill out the camp out form.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
C A M P O U T (Remember the meeting tonight!)

Thursday May 12th

2011-05-12T11:21:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday May 12th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will finish our covered wagons.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be focused workers.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
G M E Q A R I U

Announcements:
Please remember to turn in your camp out form by tomorrow.

We will be having a camp out meeting Monday May 16th at 6:00 here at Trillium.

The school is currently doing a can drive for Dignity Village. We are in first place!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
Q U A G M I R E (The Baudelaires met new friends with the last name Quagmire in our read aloud book).

Wednesday May 11th

2011-05-11T11:13:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday May 11th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will make covered wagons.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
A C B H E

Announcements:
The camp out is just 8 days away! Please fill out and return the camp out form by this Friday. We will be having a mandatory camp out meeting on Monday May 16th at 6:00pm in the Multipurpose room. It is very important that you come to learn about the camp out guidelines and to arrange carpooling and yurt sharing. Also, it is MANDATORY that you fill out a criminal background check prior to the camp out.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
B E A C H (Get ready for some fun at the beach next week).

Morning Mystery Word:

Friday May 6th

2011-05-06T08:50:00.001-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Friday May 6th 2011.
We will finish our morning challenges.
We will finish our diaries.
We will have a class meeting.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will go to "The Eye Opening Campaign To End Racism."
We will make a special card.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
T K U Y E C N K

Announcements:
Please make sure you have received your letter regarding the camp out. There is a lot of important information contained within.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
K E N T U C K Y (Students made a diary for a pioneer girl named Kitty who settled with her family in Kentucky).

New Website!

2011-05-05T11:24:00.000-07:00

Hello Trillium Community,
We have a new website! Thanks to Heather Blackbird who donated her time, talents and finances to make this amazing project happen. Please take a few minutes to view it and pass it on to others to share Trillium with the masses.

http://trilliumcharterschool.org/

This is an exciting and bright new look with many improvements and new features such as a volunteer page where we will post new volunteer opportunities and say thank you to the many people who give their time to us!

Yay Trillium!

--Genevieve

Thursday May 5th 2011

2011-05-05T09:36:00.001-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday May 5th 2011.
Happy Cinco De Mayo!!
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will finish our pioneer diaries.
We will watch a movie about pioneers.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have math groups.
We will hear Native American tales from a special guest story teller.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
T R E L T E

Announcements:
Letters regarding our upcoming camp out have been placed in your student's take home folder. Please make sure you get one. There are certain requirements we need to cover in order to have students attend the camp out.

The Trillium auction is this Saturday! Tickets are sold out but if you would still like one I hear that there are some extras floating around.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
L E T T E R (Make sure you get your camp out letter!)

Two More Things

2011-05-04T09:33:00.000-07:00

Forgot to include this info in this morning's post:

1). There is homework available outside the classroom in the take home folder.

2). Imre was awesome/kind enough to donate a LARGE bag of pretzels to the class! I'm hoping this will last us until the end of the year. Thanks Imre!

Wednesday May 4th

2011-05-04T08:22:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday May 4th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will finish our pioneer diaries.
We will have writing workshop.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R S Y I H L E

Announcements:
Tickets to the auction on Saturday have sold out. If you have extras, please post it to The Community e-mail in order to sell them.

Our camping trip to Cape Lookout is just a little over two weeks away! We will be having a mandatory pre-camp out meeting. We will let you know about the time and date in the near future.

We will be having a guest story teller tomorrow afternoon to share some Native Americans tales with our three 1st/2nd grade classes!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
S H I R L E Y (Count Olaf is currently disguised as a receptionist named Shirley in his attempt to steal The Baudelaire fortune).

Tuesday May 3rd

2011-05-03T09:04:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday May 3rd 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will work on our pioneer diaries.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R I D Y A

Announcements:
The Trillium Auction is this Saturday. Only 30 tickets left!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
D I A R Y

No More School Snack

2011-05-01T17:14:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I'm coming with bad news that we will no longer be distributing a school snack for the rest of the year. As you know, our budget has been pretty thin this year and Trillium has had to make some major changes. For the past couple months I've been paying for snack out of my own pocket and I just can't do it any longer. It kills me to do so. Please remember that school lunches are free from now until the end of the year and students are always welcome to seconds. If anyone feels up to donating a bag of pretzels, then I can continue to do school snack, but as of tomorrow snacks should come from home. I apologize for this.

Best,
Whitney

Walk And Bike To School Month

2011-04-28T10:06:00.001-07:00

Hello Trillium Community,
Trillium school is celebrating walking and biking to school during the month of May, starting this Monday, May 2. We hope that you will join us by walking or biking to school with family or neighbors as many days as you can during the five weeks of May.
Win Raffle Prizes!
For every trip to school by foot or bike you will be entered into a raffle for prizes, including a brand new bicycle!!
Join a Bike Train
There will also be four “Bike Trains” – groups of parents and kids riding to school together - on the five Mondays in May, coming from North, Northeast, East and Southeast of the school. Look at the large color map we will soon have posted next to the MLK poster in the circulation area inside the school for routes and times for the Monday Bike Train closest to you, and join us!
Or Walk With Us From Peninsula Park
Live too far to walk or bike to school with your kids? Park your car at Peninsula Park’s southwest corner (Ainsworth and Albina), and join a Walking School Bus or Bike Train to school leaving at 8:15am!
For more information, including morning and afternoon start times, or to sign up for a Bike Train or Walking School Bus, email Robert Ping at: walknbike@gmail.com
___________

Robert Ping
State Network Director
Safe Routes to School National Partnership

Thursday April 28th

2011-04-28T09:26:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday April 28th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have math groups.
We will make family quilts.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
T C O D R O

Announcements:
Run For The Arts pledges are due Monday.

Remember that the auction is coming up in just over a week.

We will have a class meeting tomorrow. Please check in with your student to see if they need to prepare anything.

On Friday after school we will celebrate May Day with a Maypole dance, starting at 12:15 and ending at 12:30. Here are some details:

Informal instruction and practice will start at noon during pickup. Instruction for students will be given by Brian Porter in the morning.
You may write a message or thought on your ribbon with a marker that will be provided.
Ribbons will be provided but you may bring your own (~25 feet long please).

Let's take the energy of Spring and direct it into our school and community, with hope for growth and stability. We will create a colorful woven windsock that can fly on our roof garden.

Questions? Send them over to me or Brian (brian@trilliumcharterschool.org)

Thank you,

Nikos Tzetos
Parent to Clio (K, Polly) and Thalia (3rd, Jeremy), TFT president

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
D O C T O R (There is a Doctor Orwell in our read aloud book that is hypnotizing Klaus!)

Wednesday April 27th

2011-04-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday April 27th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will finish our one possession project.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
C A H M E I N

Announcements:
Run For The Arts packets are due back on Monday.

If you would like the optional homework packet for the week, they are located in the front of the take home folder basket.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
M A C H I N E (There are some incredible machines in "Lucky Smells Lumber Mill" from our read aloud book.

Changes In Lunch Program

2011-04-26T11:16:00.000-07:00

Hopefully you received this e-mail already. I thought I republished it on this blog, but I guess I did not.

Dear Trillium Families,

We have been working hard this year to get an amazing lunch program that serves hot, healthy food and pays for itself. Beth and Elizabeth have been dedicated and have work so hard. The trick is with the amount of reporting and compliance involved with being a National School Lunch Program with federal guidelines there is an incredible amount of labor that is required for the program. Try as hard as we have, we have not found a way to make it economically viable at this time.

We do believe in providing healthy lunch so after much number crunching and brainstorming we have come up with a option we feel will meet Trillium's needs. We will no longer be participating in the National School Lunch Program. We will have a morning snack and lunch to those who need it. It won't be fancy, but it will be FREE! It sounds crazy, but it actually will cost Trillium less money to offer a simple free lunch choice that requires minimal preparation and no administration. The preparation will be done by volunteers (let us know if you are interested in helping!) with the free Dave's Killer Bread we get on weekly basis.

If you are in need of a breakfast - think granola bar or a bagel and a piece of fruit in the morning. Or a PB&J, milk, and a piece of fruit for lunch there will be food available. Breakfast will be served Monday-Friday and Lunch will be served Monday-Thursday. We won't be charging for these options, however donations will be accepted to keep the food cost down. These changes will start on Monday, April 25th.

Thank you for your understanding-
Genevieve

Auction Tickets On Sale

2011-04-26T11:10:00.000-07:00

Dear Trillium Families,

The Auction is a week from Saturday! You can purchase tickets in the lobby before and after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and after school on Friday this week. You can also check out paper tickets to sell to others. It is going to be an exciting evening. Over $30,000 worth of really amazing items have been donated including trips. There will also be delicious food from well known chefs from Authentica, Toro Bravo and Tasty and Sons as well as local wine and beer.

If getting into school doesn't work for you, you can buy your tickets on-line atwww.trilliumcharterschool.org. Just click on the link on the left side of the home page.

Thank you for supporting Trillium!

Genevieve Bouwes
Executive Director
Trillium Charter School

Tuesday April 26th

2011-04-26T10:12:00.001-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday April 26th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will finish our family sheets.
We will talk about what we would take on a 1870's Journey.
We will have writing workshop.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R O J N Y E U

Announcements:
Remember that Run For The Arts pledge packets are due Monday!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
J O U R N E Y

!!Burgerville Tomorrow Night!!

2011-04-25T16:04:00.001-07:00

Burgerville Night is this Tuesday (the 26th) from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the St. John's location, 8671 N. Ivanhoe. If you can't make it for dinner, stop by for a fresh strawberry milkshake! 10% of all sales from 4-8 p.m. go to Trillium!! Please spread the word to your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers!

Leigh Ann Kennedy
(mom to Joshua Poe, Rob's Class, and Beth Poe, Preschool)

Monday April 25th

2011-04-25T10:06:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday April 25th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have PE.
We will finish our puppets.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
we will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be focused workers.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
H L C E S R A

Announcements:
If your student filled out a pledge sheet for Run For The Arts, money needs to be collected by Monday May 2nd. I will return the sheets to students at the end of the day.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
C H A R L E S (A character from our read aloud book. So far, everyone is stumped).

Run For The Arts

2011-04-21T13:08:00.000-07:00

Parents,

Tomorrow, Friday, April 22, is our Run for the Arts and Earth Day parade to the Jefferson High School track, 5210 N Kerby Ave. Portland, OR 97217, where we will have the run. The parade will leave Trillium at 10:30 and the route will be along Killingsworth Avenue. Earth Day costumes, posters and banners are encouraged. Each advising group will have a staging area at the track where belongings can be kept.

The run will begin at about 11:00am and end at 11:30am. Then classes will walk back to Trillium. You are welcome to join us for the parade and the run. You are also welcome to pick up your child(ren) at Jefferson High School's track after the run but you must make sure that your child's advisor knows that you are taking them.

The weather is supposed to be sunny tomorrow, so please consider sending sun screen and water bottles for the parade and run. We will probably be in the sun for 90 minutes.

Run for the Arts money needs to be collected from the sponsors next week and returned to your child's advisor. Checks should be made out to "Run for the Arts". If your child collects cash, you can bring in the cash or write a check for the amount. Monday, May 2 will be the last day to collect mone to count toward any of the prizes.

Thank you for your support of this Run for the Arts event.

Thursday April 21st

2011-04-21T10:59:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday April 21st 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
Happy Birthday Stella!!
We will prepare for our Earth Day Parade.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will do a Spring activity.
We will have a special treat!!
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R G I S N P

Announcements:
Run For The Arts is tomorrow! Packets need to be handed in tomorrow morning. Please have your student dress appropriately for being outside and running!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
S P R I N G

Wednesday April 20th

2011-04-20T09:07:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday April 20th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have Art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have our pictures taken.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R E P D A A

Announcements:
Run For The Arts is this Friday at Jefferson High School. We will be walking there and back as a school. We are still in need of some volunteers is you have the time.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
P A R A D E (We will have an Earth Day Parade on our way to Run For The Arts).

Monday April 18th

2011-04-18T09:41:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday April 18th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have PE.
We will catch Whitney up on our new read aloud book.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be focused workers.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
G A W N O

Announcements:
Picture Day is this Wednesday April 20th. Picture packets should be in your student's take home folder. If you did not get one, please check with the front desk.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
W A G O N

Wednesday April 13th

2011-04-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday April 13th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have math groups.
We will have writing workshop.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
L E M W C E O

Announcements:
Just glad to be back!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
W E L C O M E (as in welcome back!)

Important Message

2011-04-10T08:51:00.000-07:00

Dear Trillium Community,

We were informed at the end of business day on Friday that we must temporarily suspend classes and we may not use the building because our property and liability insurance was canceled. The cancellation is due to our account history that occurred as a result of our financial struggles over the past few years. Thankfully, we are making great strides, but work on our transition to financial stability is still a real issue.

We are actively communicating with our insurance broker to reinstate our insurance policy as soon as possible. This suspension of classes, which impacts all grade levels and preschool, will begin Monday, 4/10. This means there will be NO SCHOOL, nor will be there anyone in the building.

Our hope is that this issue can be resolved sooner, but we must plan for a 2 week suspension of classes and building use.

We understand this is an unexpected announcement and that it will be challenging. Thankfully, Trillium is a strong community and we will work through this together. We will communicate via email to update you daily and as we have new information about insurance reinstatement. We know you have questions and we will do our best to answer them. In addition to the email we will contact parents on the phone, creating a blog specific to this suspension of classes to better update and connect online.

This Tuesday at 6:30pm we will be holding an ALL COMMUNITY MEETING location TBA. The Board, Genevieve, many Staff members, and TFT will be available at 6:30pm to answer questions and connect about working together.

We ask that parents please email your student's adviser to let them know you have received this message and understand that classes will not be held beginning Monday. Adviser emails are listed below.

Please refer any media inquiries to:

Executive Director, Genevieve Bouwes Genevieve@trilliumcharterschool.org or Trillium’s Board Chair, James Hindes James@trilliumcharterschool.org

Thank you for all the positive support as we navigate this detour. We look forward to having all of our students together in a learning community very soon.

Sincerely,

Trillium Administration

Friday April 8th

2011-04-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Friday April 8th 2011.
We will finish our morning challenges.
We will have a class meeting.
We will have sharing.
We will have snack and recess.
We will work on our stick puppets.
We will have read aloud.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
S T L E S T R E

Announcements:
Please remember that there IS school on Friday the 15th of April.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
S E T T L E R S

!!Sharing For Tomorrow!!

2011-04-07T17:35:00.001-07:00

Today we voted on a sharing theme for tomorrow. It will be a special stuffed animal. Lets remember that sharing is a time for students to learn more about each other, so this should be a stuffed animal/toy that has sentimental value. Not just your biggest or newest one. Thanks!

Wednesday April 6th

2011-04-06T09:08:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday April 6th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will finish our read aloud book.
We will have math groups.
We will begin an new time travelling journey.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
N U J Y R O E

Announcements:
Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the remaining field trips due to financial shortfalls. We WILL still be going on the camp out at the end of the year.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
J O U R N E Y

Tuesday April 5th

2011-04-05T09:07:00.001-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday April 5th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Erin.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be good community members.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
I E N P E O R

Announcements:
Next Friday (April 15th) was originally scheduled to be a teacher work day. It is now a make up day for the snow day we had. There will be school April 15th.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
P I O N E E R

Monday April 4th 2011

2011-04-04T09:51:00.000-07:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday April 4th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have PE.
We will talk about Oregon Pioneers.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have math groups.
We will share about our break
We will have writing workshop.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
G R O N E O

Announcements:
Unfortunately we will have to cancel a couple of future field trips due to budget restraints. More info to come.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
O R E G O N

Friday March 11th

2011-03-11T11:40:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Friday March 11th 2011.
We will finish our morning challenges.
We will do a science experiment.
We will have snack and recess.
We will do a scavenger hunt!!
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
V S E C G R A E N

Announcements:
Please remember that Spring Break begins the 19th and lasts TWO weeks.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
S C A V E N G E R

Thursday March 10th

2011-03-10T11:54:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday March 10th 2011.
We will work on our morning messages.
We will have an early reading workshop.
We will have a quick snack.
We will go to OMSI!!
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have Ancient Asia groups.
We will represent Trillium.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
S T R C E P E

Announcements:
We will be having a class meeting tomorrow morning. Please ask your child if they need to prepare anything prior.

For upcoming field trips, please remember to send your child to school with their car booster if they need one. We really had to scrounge today to make sure everyone was travelling legally.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
R E S P E C T

Wednesday March 9th

2011-03-09T09:04:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday March 9th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have math groups.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney.

(Ai's) Morning Mystery Word:
H R A K S

Announcements:
We have a field trip tomorrow to OMSI. We could still use one more driver. Please remember to send a booster seat with your child.

(Ai's) Morning Mystery Solved:
S H A R K

Tuesday March 8th 2011

2011-03-08T09:03:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday March 8th 2011.
Happy Mardi Gras!!
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have Ancient Asia groups.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
T O R S O B

Announcements:
Just a reminder that we have a field trip this Thursday to OMSI and could use at least one more driver. Also, please remember to send your child with his or her booster seat if he or she requires one.

There is a conference sign up sheet outside the classroom. If the schedule doesn't work for your family, please let me know. We can also meet after the break.

A message from TFT:
Fellow Parents and Trillium Community:

You have probably received the letter from Genevieve regarding the fund-raising auction that is coming in May. She was right when she said that this is our "All Hands On Deck" moment.

This auction will be an opportunity for us to stretch outside the Trillium community and increase the depth of our fund-raising. Imagine what would happen if people from all over Portland -- not just parents -- were vested in the success of our scrappy little school. Imagine a one-night event that added $20,000, $30,000 or even $40,000 to the coffers of the school. Even more.

This level of support cannot happen from the pockets of us parents alone. It can only happen, as Genevieve said in her letter, through the of sweat equity that you and I are willing to supply.

I am hoping that each of you will look around you and find ways to contribute to the auction. Can you volunteer? Can you encourage network of friends and co-workers to come? Can you put up a poster at work or obtain that special item for the auction? Can you sell tickets? There are a hundred ways to contribute. You just have to do it.

This is our time. Please, contact me with your pledge.

Thank you,
Blake Swensen, dad of Parker & Monroe (middle school)
Blake@blakeswensen.com

What: Trillium In Bloom Benefit Auction
Where: The Village Ballroom
When: May 7th, 7:00pm

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
R O B O T S (We will be learning about robotics at OMSI!)

!!Field Trip!!

2011-03-07T11:14:00.000-08:00

Hi all! I forgot to mention in the morning posting that we are taking a field trip to OMSI this Thursday from 9:30-11:30. We need drivers for this field trip. There is a sign up sheet outside the classroom. We are going to learn about robotics and it should be a blast!

Monday March 7th

2011-03-07T08:17:00.001-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday March 7th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have P.E.
We will make our Asian study group choices.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have math groups.
We will have Asian study groups.
We will be good community members.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
E N O A C

Announcements:
A message from our Executive Director:

State of our School Community Forum
Wednesday, March 16th from 6:30-8:00

Please join us on March 16th from 6:30-8:00 for an update of the financial status of Trillium as well as a facilitated break out sessions for your input.

As part of our strategic planning work, we will be conducting an online survey that will go in the next few days. We will follow it up with this community night that will include a State of the School speech to inform all of Trillium’s financial situation and small breakout groups to get direct community feedback. The underlying objective of the meeting is to inform everyone about the work that lies ahead for Trillium and how we can together to successfully move us forward.

Childcare will be available at Trillium that evening. Please email Ramona@trilliumcharterschool.org by March 14th to sign up for childcare.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
O C E A N

Wednesday March 2nd

2011-03-02T09:03:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday March 2nd 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have math groups.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be focused workers.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
T I C P A N A

Announcements:
Spring Break is coming up in just a little over two weeks. Please remember that unlike most schools we actually have two weeks off. There is potentially going to be camp/day care at Trillium for the second week of the break. Here are the details:
Trillium Aftercare is going to have a day camp during the second week of Spring break. If you need a place for your child to spend the day, consider having your 1st-5th grade child join us for a fun filled day at camp. Our camp will run from 9:00 am to 6:00pm (normal late fees apply after 6:00 pm) We will going on a field trips (weather depending), doing arts and crafts and playing group games. The cost is $25 a day for enrolled aftercare students and $40 a day for all other students. Please email our aftercare teacher Marc Molenkamp before March 15th to secure a spot. marc@trilliumcharterschool.org We do need a certain amount of kids to be open these days, so if you do need care act fast.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
C A P T A I N (In our read aloud book, Count Olaf is currently disguised as "Captain Sham")

Tuesday March 1st 2011

2011-03-01T10:33:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday March 1st 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have architecture groups.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R A C M H

Announcements:
We will have our special day this Friday for filling up our marble jar!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
M A R C H

Monday February 28th

2011-02-28T09:20:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday February 28th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will read a fun story.
We will have PE.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
N W D I W O

Announcements:
We filled up the marble jar last Friday! Look forward to a special day in the near future.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
W I N D O W (We have just begun reading The Wide Window)

Snow Day Today

2011-02-24T06:33:00.000-08:00

There is no school today. PPS has called a snow day. See you soon.

Wednesday February 23rd

2011-02-23T09:15:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday February 23rd 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be focused workers.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R E S M L B A

Announcements:
Pet Day this Friday! Check the posting below for details.

Please remember that we follow PPS on snow days. Be sure to check tomorrow morning if you see snow or ice before coming to school.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
M A R B L E S (We are really, really close to filling up our marble jar. A special day looks to be coming in the near future!)

Guide Lines For Pet Day This Friday

2011-02-22T19:53:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone!

The class recently passed a proposal to have Pet Day as our show and tell for this upcoming Friday the 25th. We decided that if you have a pet that is not suitable for the classroom environment or if its a pet you no longer have, it is perfectly fine to bring in a picture of the pet.

If you would like to bring in a current pet, please check in with me prior to bringing the pet in. I am really excited to have some cats, dogs, etc. for us to share in person. We will begin sharing at around 8:40 that morning. If you could stick around to help with the sharing, I would really appreciate it. Smaller pets can stay with us until the end of the early day, but its preferable if they can return home with you in the morning.

Thanks!

Tuesday February 22nd

2011-02-22T09:03:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday February 22nd 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have architecture groups.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
D I N E P S E T R

Announcements:
We are going to have Pet Day this Friday! I will post guidelines on the blog soon.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
P R E S I D E N T (the kids are still working on this one)

Friday February 18th

2011-02-18T09:21:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Friday February 18th 2011.
We will finish our morning challenges.
We will read some more Japanese folk tales.
We will have sharing.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have a class meeting.
We will continue our experiment.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
T C E A E R

Announcements:
No school on Monday.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
C R E A T E

Pictures From Our Floating Science Experiment Today

2011-02-17T20:58:00.000-08:00

!!Sharing Tomorrow!!

2011-02-17T16:04:00.000-08:00

The theme for tomorrow's sharing is "something you made."

Thursday February 17th

2011-02-17T08:44:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday February 17th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will watch a movie about Ancient Asia.
We will do an experiment about floating.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will work on our architecture projects.
We will respect our community spaces.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

(Still The) Morning Mystery Word:
I C S T N E K

Announcements:
No school on Monday.

Please remember to check your take home folders.

Our marble jar is almost full!

Wednesday February 16th

2011-02-16T09:07:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday February 16th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will clean up our personal spaces.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
I C S T N E K (Still haven't solved it from yesterday)

Announcements:
No school on Monday.

Please try and remember to check your child's take home folder each day. I've noticed some are getting quite full. Most important class info can be found on the blog but there is always student work and school wide info going out through the folders.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
S N I C K E T (As in Lemony Snicket)

Tuesday February 15th

2011-02-15T09:11:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday February 15th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have our architecture groups.
We will be focused workers.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
I C S T N E K

Announcements:
Thanks to everyone for making our Valentine's Day Celebration great!

Remember, no school on Monday.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
S N I C K E T

Friday February 11th

2011-02-11T10:57:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Friday February 11th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will read a Japanese folk tale.
We will have a class meeting.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have sharing.
We will decorate our Valentine's mailboxes.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
L G B N O I

Announcements:
We will be having a Valentine's Day celebration on Monday. Students may bring cards as long as they bring one for everyone and there is no candy. There is a class list in your take home folder and I will also post all first names on the blog.

During our class meeting today, the students voted to have a pet day on February 25th. I will post more details on this soon.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
G O B L I N (We read a really cool Japanese folk tale about two goblins).

Questions And Thoughts About Ancient Japan As We Start A New Unit

2011-02-03T19:16:00.003-08:00

Photos From Ava's Magic Show

2011-02-03T19:12:00.000-08:00

!!Sharing Tomorrow!!

2011-02-03T15:29:00.000-08:00

Hi!

The sharing theme for tomorrow will be something from nature.

Thursday February 3rd

2011-02-03T11:09:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday February 3rd 2011.
Happy Chinese New Year!!
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will talk about Ancient Japan.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
B T A R B I

Announcements:
Field Trip next Wednesday. Sign up out side the classroom if you would like to come!

No school this Monday and Tuesday. Also no school Monday February 21st (Presidents Day).

We will be having sharing tomorrow. We have not yet decided on a theme but will today. I will post that ASAP.

I am going to try and starting posting pictures every day again. Sorry for the drop off on that.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
R A B B I T (Its the year of the Rabbit!)

Wednesday February 2nd

2011-02-02T09:10:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday January 2nd 2011.
It is Groundhog's Day!
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
P N E S H O A T

Announcements:
We are going on a field trip next Wednesday the 9th to The Tears of Joy puppet theater. We will be riding The Max but need parents to ride with us. There is a sign up sheet outside the classroom.

No school Monday the 7th And Tuesday the 8th.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
S T E P H A N O

Tuesday February 1st

2011-02-01T09:04:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday February 1st 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have music with Heidi.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R U Y F B E R A

Announcements:
There is no school this upcoming Monday and Tuesday (The 7th and 8th). These are in service days.

We have a field trip to The Tears of Joy Puppet Theater on Wednesday the 9th. We will be taking The Max but do need chaperons. A sign up will be posted today outside the classroom.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
F E B R U A R Y (Yay, a new month!)

Monday January 31st

2011-01-31T11:04:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday January 31st 2011.
We will start our new morning challenges.
We will read a story together.
We will have PE.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have math groups.
We will have read aloud.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
P N A J A

Announcements:
If you have a magic trick to perform, get ready for Friday! Ava did some amazing magic last Friday and anyone else who has some magic is welcome to present it this Friday.

Tomorrow is The Dough For Dollars night at The Pizzicato on Fremont!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
J A P A N (We are going to start learning about ancient Japan this week!)

Thursday January 27th

2011-01-27T12:05:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday January 27th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will work on our masks.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have snack and recess.
We will work on our class flag.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will do our dinosaur plays.
We will finish our dinosaur projects.
We will work hard.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
O G I T H T N

Announcements:
Project Fair tonight! 6:30-8:00. Parade at 7:00.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
T O N I G H T (Be sure to come tonight!)

Wednesday January 26th

2011-01-26T10:11:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Wednesday January 26th 2011.
Happy Birthday Mariah!!
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have art with Joy.
We will have snack and recess.
We will work on our dinosaur projects.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will work some more on our dinosaur projects.
We will have writing workshop.
We will be active listeners.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
U L S A O R L S U A

Announcements:
Tomorrow night is our Project Night. It is from 6:30 to 8:00 but our parade will begin at 7:00. Please meet shortly before 7:00 in the Multi-Purpose Room.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
A L L O S A U R U S

Monday January 24th

2011-01-24T11:27:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Monday January 24th 2011.
We will work on our morning challenges.
We will work on our dinosaur projects.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have reading workshop.
We will have lunch and recess.
We will have read aloud.
We will have math groups.
We will have writing workshop.
We will respect each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

(Boon's) Morning Mystery Word:
D T A E P R S U L O S Y T

Announcements:
Project Night this Thursday!

Magic show this Friday!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
P T E R O D A C T Y L U S (Imre got it!)

Friday January 21st

2011-01-21T10:05:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Happy Birthday Ezra!!
Today is Friday January 21st 2011.
We will finish our morning challenges.
We will practice our dinosaur song.
We will work on our dinosaur masks.
We will finish our book about Lulu.
We will have snack and recess.
We will have a class meeting.
We will draw with pastels.
We will have a special treat!!
We will be kind to each other.
We will have fun!!

Love,
Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
R A E Z

Announcements:
Magic show next Friday!!

Project night is next Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
E Z R A (Happy Birthday Ezra!!)

Thursday January 20th

2011-01-20T11:02:00.001-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Thursday January 20th 2011.

We will work on our morning challenges.

We will work on our dinosaur masks.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have math groups.

We will have writing workshop.

We will practice our dinosaur song.

We will be active listeners.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:

G L A S F

Announcements:

We are currently working on our dinosaur masks for next week's project fair. Any help we can get on this from parents would be great. Its pretty difficult work and the kids need some assistance. Let me know if you are able to come in and help tomorrow or any day next week. Thanks!

The Pizzicato Dough For Dollars Event is Tuesday February 1st. Trillium will receive 20% of all sales at the Fremont Street location that day. You can come in and eat pizza, take-out, or have pizza delivered (within a 2 mile radius of the store).

You can also support Trillium by pre-ordering par-baked pizzas, appetizers, salads, and gift cards ($20 denominations). Twenty Percent of those sales will also go to Trillium. The food and gift cards will be available for pick-up at Trillium at 3:00 on Tuesday February 1.

We will be taking pre-orders beginning Wednesday January 18. You can fill out the attached order form or pick up a hard copy in the lobby before or after school. You must pay when you order(Checks go to Trillium Charter School.) All orders must be received no later than Thursday January 27th. They can be dropped off in the lobby before or after school, or dropped in the silver SCRIP box in the lobby.

Thank you for supporting Trillium!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

F L A G S (The entire school is working on flags that represent their class to hang outside the school)

Wednesday January 19th 2011

2011-01-19T09:05:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Wednesday January 19th 2011.

We will work on our morning challenges.

We will have art with Joy.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have math groups.

We will have a special writing workshop.

We will practice our dinosaur song.

We will be focused workers.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:

D R E A A P

Announcements:

Please remember to finish your dinosaur homework packet this week. If you need a new one, let me know.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

P A R A D E (we will be doing a dinosaur parade along with a parade song during Project Night!)

Tuesday January 18th

2011-01-18T09:06:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Tuesday January 18th 2011.

We will work on our morning challenges.

We will have garden with Erin.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have music with Heidi.

We will learn about Martin Luther King Jr.

We will be kind to each other.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
E R M D A

Announcements:

A proposal was passed that we will have a class magic show Friday January 28th. Students can prepare a magic show and present it to the class on that day.

Another proposal was passed that we will have a sleep over in the classroom the night before the last day of school. More details to come.

We are having our K-8 Project Night Thursday January 27th from 6:30-8:00. In order for your child to get their dinosaur project done, the dinosaur homework packet needs to be returned this week. If your packet has gone missing, please let me know and I will get you a new one.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

D R E A M (They have yet to get it though).

Thursday January 13th

2011-01-13T11:01:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Thursday January 13th 2011.

We will do our morning challenges.

We will read about dinosaurs.

We will begin designing our class flags.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have math groups.

We will have read aloud.

We will have writing workshop.

We will be kind to each other.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:

T R M N I A

Announcements:

No school Monday!

We will be having a class meeting tomorrow. Please help your student prepare before hand if they have any proposals or are attempting to go up a level.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

M A R T I N (Another reminder that there is no school Monday)

Tuesday January 11th

2011-01-11T09:05:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Tuesday January 11th 2011.

We will work on our morning challenges.
We will have garden with Erin.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have music with Heidi.

We will have writing workshop.

We will respect each other.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
E T R W A H E

Announcements:

Please remember that we follow the same school cancellation process as PPS. We're supposed to get snow tonight.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

W E A T H E R

Wednesday January 5th

2011-01-05T09:02:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Wednesday January 5th 2011.

We will do our morning challenges.

We will have art with Joy.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have math groups.

We will have writing workshop.

We will be active listeners.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:
I E H V E R B R O

Announcements:

We will be doing clubs on Friday during school. This will be time for the students to go to other classrooms for a focused activity. There is a rumor that karaoke may be involved!

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

The kids haven't gotten it yet. Lets see if they can get it by the day's end.

Tuesday January 4th 2011

2011-01-04T09:03:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Happy late birthday to Luna!!

We will do our morning challenges.

We will have garden with Erin.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have music with Heidi.

We will have writing workshop.

We will dig out our fossils!!

We will have a special treat!!

We will be curious.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Gianni and Mitchel's Morning Mystery Word:

I T R W E N

Announcements:

Please remember to complete your dinosaur packet this week!

Gianni and Mitchel's Morning Mystery Word Solved:

W I N T E R (please remember to bundle up! Its cold at recess)

Wednesday December 15th 2010

2010-12-15T09:47:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Wednesday December 15th 2010.

We will do our morning challenges.

We will have art with Joy.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have read aloud.

We will have writing workshop.

We will watch a dinosaur movie.

We will be active listeners.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:

E W H R O K M O

Announcements:

Please remember that there is no school Dec. 18th through Jan. 2nd. Enjoy the break!

Students should have received a dinosaur research packet in their take home folder. Please remember to help your child work on it.

I apologize for not making it to the pizza party yesterday. I was feeling really, really under the weather.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

H O M E W O R K (the dinosaur packet!)

Pizza Party This Tuesday!

2010-12-12T21:49:00.000-08:00

We will be having a class get together at Mississippi Pizza this Tuesday. Here are the details as Leah (our amazing liaison) has put together:

ok. lets eat pizza! the time is tuesday dec 14th at 4pm right after school. there is a happy hour slice special that they are willing to extend to us untill 6. its 1.75 a slice of either meat, cheese or veggie. we will have pitchers of free soda or you can bring something else to drink if you don't want soda. i am wanting to have a craft or art project the kids can work on after they eat so clean up will be helpful. there is a family friendly show at 6 so if you want to stick around and here some music. please do. i look forward to seeing you all there.

Leah ( Izabeau's mom)

Please contact me or Leah with any further questions.

Best,

Whitney

Friday December 10th

2010-12-10T09:05:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Friday December 10th, 2010.

Happy early Birthday Boon and Gianni.

We will finish our morning challenges.

We will have sharing.

We will have snack.

We will have performance groups.

We will have recess.

We will celebrate Boon and Gianni's Birthdays.

We will be focused workers.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:

A R V B O

Announcements:

Performance Night is tonight! Students should arrive at school at 5:45.

We will be having a class pizza party next Tuesday at 4:00 at Mississippi Pizza. I will dedicate a post to the party with all the details very soon.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

B R A V O

Thursday December 9th

2010-12-09T09:27:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Thursday December 9th 2010.

We will do our morning challenges.

We will work on our dinosaur packets.

We will check on our fossils.

We will work on our dinosaur puzzles.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have performance groups.

We will have writing workshop.

We will receive a special time travelling dinosaur mission!!

We will respect each other.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

(Boon's) Morning Mystery Word:

N A R S T A Y N U O S R

Announcements:

Sharing for Friday is a special toy. Please read the post from two days ago regarding guidelines.

Performance Night is tomorrow! show begins at 6:00, students should arrive at 5:45.

(Boon's) Morning Mystery Word Solved:

T Y R A N N O S A U R U S

Wednesday December 8th

2010-12-08T09:04:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Wednesday December 8th, 2010.

We will do our morning challenges.

We will have art with Joy.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have performance groups.

We will have writing workshop.

We will work on our dinosaur puzzles.

We will be active listeners.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:

U Q R I A M U

Announcements:

Performance Night is this Friday! Plays begin at 6:00 but students should arrive no later than 5:45 in order to get ready.

Ai and his family have been kind of enough to donate a fish tank, filters, gravel, etc. for our future class pet frogs! We'll get it up and running soon.

Please read the post below regarding sharing guidelines for this Friday.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

A Q U R I U M (Violet solved this one in under a minute!)

Sharing For Friday

2010-12-07T18:19:00.000-08:00

Hi all!

We're going to be having sharing on Friday. We took nominations for themes today and then voted. The kids voted for the theme of "A Special Toy." That theme overwhelmingly won over mine, which was "Something From Nature" (go figure). A few of guidelines:

1). Lets try and keep something "special to you." Not just my biggest or newest toy. This a time for students to learn about their classmates.

2). Please, no toy weapons. It is against school policy.

3). Must be kept in the student's cubby (not in pockets) until it is their time to share. I'm not big on confiscating things from kids. Please remind them of this rule before they come to school.

Also, Friday will be a big day as we do our last preparations for Performance Night. With that in mind, we will be holding our class meeting on Monday.

Thanks!

Tuesday December 7th 2010

2010-12-07T09:05:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Tuesday December 7th 2010.

We will do our morning challenges.

We will have garden with Erin.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have writing workshop.

We will have music with Heidi.

We will work on our dinosaur puzzles.

We will be curious.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word: (Students are stumped so far)

I N V A R I G I

Announcements:

Please check the posting below for info on our performance night. It is this Friday, the tenth.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

V I R G I N I A (The kids are learning a dance called The Virginia Reel to perform after the plays this Friday).

Info About Our Upcoming Performance Night

2010-12-06T18:45:00.000-08:00

We would like all students at Trillium at 5:45 PM. The show will start at 6pm and will last a little more than an hour. The final performance on Friday night ends with a wedding, and we will be having a "wedding" celebration for all the performers with dancing (the Trillium version of the Virginia Reel which is for parent and children both) and feasting (cookies, crackers, fruit or chips and juice). If you would be willing to bring any of the above please sign up on the sheets outside of the rooms and bring them Friday morning or Friday evening by 6 pm. We are still looking for extra Christmas lights or theater lights to help light the stage. Please bring the lights to school by Thursday. If you have any questions please contact your advisor.

Thank you for all of your assistance,
Beth, Brian and Whitney

Practicing The Virginia Reel For Our Post Performance Night Dance

2010-12-06T18:39:00.000-08:00

Sorry the photos are blurry. The kids learned the dance so well that they were moving at an incredible speed!

Monday December 6th

2010-12-06T10:53:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Monday December 6th 2010.

We will do our morning challenges.

We will check in on our fossils.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have service with Polly.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have performance groups.

We will have writing workshop.

We will work on our time machines.

We will be kind to each other.

We will have fun!!

Love:

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:

T A E F H S R E

Announcements:

Performance Night is this Friday the 10th at 6:00pm. More details to come.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
F E A T H E R S (On Friday we learned that Velociraptors were actually covered with feathers!)

Pics From Our Wonderful Tea Party

2010-12-05T18:03:00.000-08:00

Friday December 3rd

2010-12-03T09:14:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!
Today is Friday December 3rd 2010.

We will finish our morning challenges.

We will have an All School Meeting.

We will watch a movie about dinosaurs!!

We will have snack and recess.

We will talk about tea party manners.

We will prepare our classroom for a tea party.

We will have a tea party!!

We will use our best manners.

We will have tea!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:

N R S M A E N

Announcements:

Performance night is next Friday. More details to come.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:
M A N N E R S

Photos From Our Dinosaur Dig Today (aka why the class was so messy)

2010-12-02T17:12:00.001-08:00

Thursday December 2nd

2010-12-02T09:44:00.000-08:00

Good Morning!!

Today is Thursday December 2nd 2010.

We will do our morning challenges.

We will have writing workshop.

We will have snack and recess.

We will have reading workshop.

We will have lunch and recess.

We will have read aloud.

We will have performance groups.

We will dig for dinosaur bones.

We will finish our dinosaur puzzles.

We will work on our time machines.

We will be kind to each other.

We will have fun!!

Love,

Whitney

Morning Mystery Word:

T A Y P R

Announcements:

We will be having a class tea party tomorrow. Please dress up if you would like to.

We filled up the Responsibility Marble Jar yesterday!

Performance night is a week from tomorrow here at Trillium.

Morning Mystery Word Solved:

P A R T Y (Tea party tomorrow!)