Trombly Times
Trombly Terriers Taking Care of Business
March 25, 2019
Blue Ribbon Committee - Reconfiguration - Next Mtg - April 11 - Parcells Auditorium 6-9 p.m.
Blue Ribbon Reconfiguration Meeting postponed until April 11 at Parcells
Due to feedback from the Blue Ribbon Committee (BRC) and community, the March 28th BRC meeting will be postponed until after Spring Break. The new date and location: Thursday, April 11, from 6-9 p.m., in the Parcells Auditorium, 20600 Mack Avenue.
Postponing the meeting will:
- increase transparency
- provide additional time for input to the Board of Education through public comments at their meetings, email and mail
- increase attendance
- allow more time for the Middle Cities enrollment projections to come in
- provide opportunity for the administration to gather input from 5th and 6th grade teachers
- provide administration more time to fine tune numbers and scheduling details for the scenarios
- allow time to finalize Town Hall dates and locations so those can be announced on April 11 as the next step in this process
In the meantime, please review the updated FAQ.
Spring Break Brings on Spring Cleaning!
One School One Book
We continue to enjoy reading A Boy Called Bat. You and your child/children can read along with a staff member by clicking on the link on our homepage @ https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/gptrombly
We continue to announce daily Trivia Questions, so please take a few minutes each night to read with your children and email pictures of them reading at home to krotchd@gpschools.org.
KIndergarten/Young Five Registration Continues!
Do you have a Kindergarten or Young Five student next fall? Establish/verify residency now!
It is critical that families establish or verify residency if they have a student entering GPPSS next fall, particularly forkindergarten (May 1) and Young Fives (April 18). Click here to see the pre-enrollment process (step one) and the residency documents (step two) required by board policy. Call 313-432-3083 if you have questions or need an appointment outside the enrollment office hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday.
Please click on the following link for Questions and Answers regarding the Young 5's program:
UPCOMING EVENTS AT TROMBLY
Mar 28 - Town Hall and T3 meetings
Mar 30 - Apr 7 - Spring Break - No Classes
April 8 - Classes Resume
Apr 10 - Dress Like Mr. Fitz Day
Apr 11 - Blue Ribbon Committee Mtg. @ 6-9 p.m. - Parcells Auditorium
Apr 17 - PTO Mtg @ 7 p.m. - Library
April 23 - Book Buzz 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.
Apr 24 - American Red Cross Blood Drive @ Trombly - 2-8 p.m.
Spring Testing Starting After Break
The following are the M-Step testing window:
M-Step Grades 5,8 and 11: April 8th - May 10th
M-Step Grades 3, 4, 6 and 7: April 29th - May 31st
A more specific testing schedule will be published after Spring Break.
Please be mindful when making appointments.
Arbor Day Poster Contest - 4th Grade Students
All fourth graders, whether they participate or not, will receive a pine seedling to plant in their own yard.
PTO Board Nomination Form for 2019-20
Nomination forms are available (see link below) and are due April 10th. A signature is needed if being nominated by someone else in acknowledgement of the nomination.
Also, per the bylaws, all positions are actually 1 year term (maximum of 2 terms) so technically every spot is open with the only caveat being President had to have served on the board in the past.
Please click on the Nomination form below:
Instrumental Practice on "B" and "D" Days
"B" Days @ 1:20 p.m. Mon and 1:15 p.m. Tues-Fri
"D" Days @ 11:30 a.m. Mon and 11:15 a.m. Tues-Fri
Please remind your child to bring his/her instrument.
Upcoming Dates: 3/25, 3/27, 3/29, 4/9, 4/11, 4/15, 4/17
Avenue B Choir Practices
Upcoming Dates: 3/26, 4/8, 4/12, 4/18
Spring After-School Golf Starts April 8 @ Trombly
TGA Premier Junior Golf is returning to Trombly this spring for an eight-week session of after-school golf in the gym. Classes are on Mondays, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Dates are April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20; June 3. Children learn swing fundamentals, putting, rules, etiquette and life values in a safe, nurturing environment. All equipment is provided and TGA guarantees a student-coach ratio of 8-1 or better. Cost is $159 for eight weeks and you can register at playtga.com/semichigan If you have questions or prefer to pay by check, please contact Dave Robinson at drobinson@golftga.com or 248-252-0208. Half-price scholarships are available for families who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Contact Dave at the number above to inquire about scholarships.
Lunch - Chartwells
The menu can be accessed at https://gpschools.nutrislice.com/menu/trombly/lunch/2019-03-01. If your child forgets a lunch, we will try to contact you by phone.
Camp Invention is Returning to GPPS!
In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), Brownell Middle School is pleased to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention® program to children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Children work together to create solutions to real-world problems and build critical 21st-century skills while rotating through several high-energy, hands-on modules. The week begins on June 24, 2019 with Caitlin Kefgen serving as Director of the ALL-NEW 2019 program, Supercharged!
Here are how young innovators will be spending their time:
· Exploring the electrifying relationship between frequency, circuitry, motors and gears through reverse-engineering and rebuilding their very own remote-controlled robot.
· Unearthing hidden fossils then building ships and innovative equipment to embark on a research expedition to uncover more exciting information about their discovery.
· Coding and programming robot, Bot-ANN-E, to take on duties and help turn a polluted wasteland into a fruitful farm and successful business.
· Collaborating with the Innovation Force®, a team of NIHF Inventors turned action-packed superheroes, to design superhero gadgets and disguises, explore the fields of engineering and fabrication and take on the sinister villain, the Plagiarizer.
Activities give participants the opportunity to explore, discover and achieve while having fun!
Local educators facilitate program modules and enthusiastic high-school students serve as Leadership Interns, ensuring that one staff member is in place for every eight children.
Register using promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10) OFF $270. Every registration includes a complimentary Camp Invention t-shirt. Availability is limited, so visit www.invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!
Terrier Trot Sponsors
We are thankful for our generous Terrier Trot Sponsors
Attendance Line - (313) 432-5001
Trombly Elementary
Email: krotchd@gpschools.org
Website: https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net/gptrombly
Location: Trombly Elementary School, Beaconsfield Avenue, Grosse Pointe Park, MI, USA
Phone: (313) 432-5000