Husky Happenings
April 12 - 16
From Mr. Martin
We have a new student management tool called Powerschool. One of the tools available in this management tool is a daily bulletin board. Below is a sample of what I share with teachers. I have changed the settings so it is available to the public on Monday, April 12, 2021. In the end my hopes are that my actions simply have a positive impact.
‘Give thanks. Appreciate what you DO have ... the more we give thanks, the more we receive to be thankful for. Gratitude is the gift that always gives back.’
--Matthew McConaughey
USD 231 Families,
For those families interested , We have opened the Intra-district and Non-Resident Transfer Request application for the 2021-2022 school year from March 15- April 23 for any students/families that seek to attend a USD 231 school that is not within his/her primary geographic attendance boundary. If you would like to apply for a transfer, please complete the form on the appropriate link below. Please complete one form per student. See the attached guidelines for additional information.
**If you applied for the 2020-2021 school year you DO NEED TO REAPPLY. This is an annual process for all students.
Intra - District Transfer Request Form - Families who live in Gardner Edgerton
Non-Resident Transfer Request Form - Families who live outside Gardner Edgerton
Principals will meet in Mid-May to review transfer requests. Families will receive an email when a decision is made by June 15th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda Miesner (miesnerl@usd231.com).
Updated Intra-District Transfer Request Procedures
Updated Request for Admission of Non-Resident Student Procedures
TRMS Ambassadors’ Club
TRMS ROBOTICS
Do you like building with legos? Do you have fun solving problems or coding? Do you work well in a team?
Have we got a place for you! TRMS will have 2 Lego robotics teams for the 2021-2022 school year. This will be open to students who will be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade next school year. On April 27th from 3:30-4:00, we will be having an informational meeting for students interested in joining. Students who are currently choice remote can join via Zoom at this link: Robotics Informational Meeting Link. Students who are currently in-person will report to Mr. Traylor's room. After the meeting, there will be an application process for those students interested in joining. More details will be provided at the meeting. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Kat McCoy and Randy Traylor - TRMS Robotics Coaches
INTERESTED IN BAND OR ORCHESTRA NEXT YEAR?
ALL 5th Graders
If your student didn't have a chance to be in Beginning Band or Orchestra this year, you're in luck! Your student can join our first ever, Beginning 6th Grade Band or Orchestra! Discuss with your students, then either email Ms. Brazier (band) or Mrs. Gunderson (orchestra), and Mr. Susnik to get enrolled!
Ms. Brazier: brazierm@usd231.com
Mrs. Gunderson: gundersonh@usd231.com
Mr. Susnik: susnikr@usd231.com
Choice Remote 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders
If you are interested in rejoining band or orchestra next year, contact Ms. Brazier (band), Mrs. Gunderson (orchestra), or Mrs. Loring (counselor) about enrolling. We would love to have you with us again!
Ms. Brazier: brazierm@usd231.com
Mrs. Gunderson: gundersonh@usd231.com
Mr. Susnik: susnikr@usd231.com
DRIVERS ED
Drivers Ed us currently full. GEYCP is working on a fall offering.
GEHS 9th Grade Choir Information
Any 8th grader interested in participating in choir at GEHS next year can still enroll even if they did not put choir on their enrollment form. Please fill out the following Google Form If you would like information about the freshman choirs at GEHS. All incoming freshman have a place in a choir no matter their previous choir experience. If your child likes to sing, we can teach them! We look forward to hearing from you soon.
TRMS CONCERT DATES
May 11th Orchestra 7th at 6:30, and 8th at 7:30
May 13th Band 7th and 8th combined at 6:30
May 18th Orchestra 5th at 6:30, and 6th at 7:30
May 20th Band 5th at 6:30, and 6th at 7:30
Dates to Remember
April 12 MAP testing begins this week
April 14-18 Earth Week Spirit Days
April 22 Ambassador’s Club Earth Day meeting (outside activity)
April 23 Transfer request deadline
April 27 Robotics informational meeting
May 11 Orchestra Concert 6:30--gr. 7; 7:30--gr. 8
May 13 Band Concert 6:30--gr. 7; 7:30--gr. 8
May 18 Orchestra Concert 6:30--gr. 5; 7:30--gr. 6
May 20 Band Concert 6:30--gr. 5; 7:30--gr. 6
Earth Week Spirit Days - April 19-23, 2021
Monday - Wear colors of the rainbow “Color our world”.
Tuesday - Wear your favorite team shirt “Join the race to make Earth a better place”.
Wednesday - Wear neon colors “Be bright and turn out the lights”.
Thursday - Wear a hat “Hats off to Mother Earth”.
Friday - Wear green “Think green. Go green. Live green.”
Summer Athletic Camps registration link is now available!
Looking to get involved...here’s your chance! Summer athletic camps are a great opportunity to get involved and get better at athletics in the off-season!!!
To see all camp offerings and registrations, click here to view the catalog: https://bit.ly/3t4g2etFrom Counseling Corner
CLICK HERE for Counseling Connection
If you would like to sign up for your child to receive a Back Snack, please contact Mrs. Loring @ loringk@usd231.com or call 856-3563.
Absence Reporting
IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION
When deciding if your student is able to attend school, please keep the following in mind. If your student has one primary or two secondary symptoms of covid-19, they need to remain at home. If your student has tested for covid-19 and are waiting on their results, they need to remain at home. If someone in the home has tested positive for covid-19, your student needs to remain at home. If they have been a close contact of someone who has tested positive for covid-19, even if that person does not live in the home, then your student needs to remain at home.
If one of these is your situation, please call and let us know. We will provide further guidance at that time. We appreciate your help and support in our endeavor to provide a healthy school environment for our students and staff.
Contact Us
John Martin - MartinJf@usd231.com
Principal
Denise Rousselo - RousseloD@usd231.com
Assistant Principal, 7th and 8th
Amy VanRheen - VanRheenA@usd231.com
Assistant Principal, 5th and 6th
Kim Loring - LoringK@usd231.com
Counselor - 5th and 6th
Rowdy Susnik - SusnikR@usd231.com
Counselor - 7th and 8th
Email: insognak@usd231.com
Website: https://www.usd231.com/o/trail-ridge
Location: 495 E Grand St. Gardner, KS
Phone: 913-856-3550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Trail-Ridge-Middle-School-1799526576796328/
Twitter: @TRMSHuskies