Trombly Times
Trombly Terriers Taking Care of Business
November 11, 2019
Ol' Man Winter is Back!
Today we woke up with a blanket of snow covering our lawns and sidewalks. This is a perfect time to remind everyone that we will be heading outside for recess even as the temperatures drop and the snow falls. Please make sure your child(ren) are prepared to be outside in colder temperatures. We suggest that gloves and hats are standard attire everyday until spring. When snow is on the ground, boots and snow pants are required to be able to play in it.
Diversity Parent Group Making a Difference
The Trombly Diversity Parent Group has picked up where they left off last year. The T3 activity for Oct 18 was one shared by the group with the staff. It was an activity that centered on fair vs equal. The most powerful part was the discussion that followed.
This morning several parents joined the staff in a discussion centered around Eve Bunting’s book, Yard Sale. It was a very deep conversation that brought out many emotions. It has been so exciting to see parents and staff connecting through these activities and growing to make a difference.
Safe Routes to School - Nov 18
We have 4 families who have volunteered to be part of the walking audit. We have room for a few more…
Please join your Safe Routes to School Team, students, and parents for the SRTS Walking Audit and Kick-Off meeting on Monday, November 18, 2019. Help to represent your community school and provide important data and insight necessary for your schools’ application for Safe Routes to School grant funding.
Walking audit teams will meet in the Pierce auditorium and depart after school to evaluate and record the current pedestrian environment and existing hazards surrounding student routes to both Defer and Pierce. Teams consisting of participants from all 3 schools, and other community leaders, will meet following the walking audit in the Pierce auditorium for the program kick-off meeting and additional data gathering. The estimated schedule includes:
3:45 pm – Walking audit participants (for all three schools) meet in the Pierce auditorium.
3:50 pm – Intro and instructions for audit (Pierce breaks into 4 teams; Defer breaks into 2 teams to cover additional area).
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Walking Audit
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – South cluster kick-off meeting at Pierce (all teams and attendees in the Pierce auditorium)
The purpose of the GPPSS Walkability Program is to evaluate, identify, and improve students’ routes to school in the Grosse Pointe Public School District, campus by campus. This initiative is part of a multi-year program focusing on three to four schools a year and consists of data gathering, action planning, and applications for grant funding to create a safer environment for all GPPSS students.
Please Take the Trombly Safe Routes Survey!!!
The Trombly Safe Routes to School committee has developed a quick survey. It will only take a few minutes to complete, but the data will be incredibly useful as we move forward in the Safe Routes planning process. This is designed only for Trombly parents. Thank you for your time and input!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT TROMBLY
Nov 14 - Great Skate Roller Skating Party - 6-8 p.m.
Nov 20 - PTO Mtg - 7 pm - Library
Nov 20 - 3rd & 5th Grade and Multi-Age - Sound of Music Field Trip
No 26 - Kindergarten Program and Feast @ 10 a.m. - Auditorium
Nov 26 - 1/2 Day - Dismissal @ 11:36 a.m. - Thanksgiving Break Begins
Dec 2 - Classes Resume
Dec 5 - Town Hall - 11:05 a.m.
Dec 6 - T3 Meetings
Dec 10 - Report Cards Distributed
Dec 10 - Winter Vocal Concert - ALL GRADES - 7 p.m. @ Pierce
Dec 14 - Holiday Craft Fair @ 9.m. - Gym
Dec 17 - Book Buzz @ 3:45 p.m. - Library
Dec 19 - Instrumental Concert - 1:45 p.m.
Dec 23 - Jan 1 - Winter Break - No Classes
Jan 2 - Classes Resume
No Plastic November!
Dear Reader,
In Mrs.O’Meara’s class, we have been doing a PBL social studies project about oceans. Our essential question is why are oceans important? The oceans give us a lot of amazing things, we found. We also found that all humans give the oceans bad gifts in return. Our oceans, lakes, and rivers are polluted. The main pollutant is plastic. Did you know over 90% of marine debris is from plastics?
Our research has inspired us to do a campaign called No Plastic November. Throughout the month of November we will be sharing eco friendly facts about water pollution from plastics and tips for not contributing to this through using single use plastics like straws and water bottles.
We’re especially excited about an eco friendly straw sale we’ll be hosting in November. Money we raise will go to the Recycling Women of Gambia. Stay tuned for more exciting news on this project. Keep your eyes open for more information coming in The Trombly Times, WTRO and posters around the school.
Our class brainstormed, wrote and revised a No Plastics Pledge. We invite you and your family to take the plastics pledge with us.
Written by Eleanor S., Bebe N., Sadie F.
Save the Date! Winter Vocal Concert - December 10
Trombly Reads Together
Volunteer Opportunities at Lunchtime
Instrumental Practice
"B" Days @ 1:20 p.m. Mon and 1:15 p.m. Tues-Fri
"D" Days @ 9:10 a.m. Mon and 8:30 a.m. Tues-Fri
Please remind your child to bring his/her instrument.
Upcoming Dates: 11/12, 11/14, 11/18, 11/20, 11/22, 11/26, 12/2, 12/5, 12/9, 12/11, 12/13, 12/17
Avenue B Practice
Upcoming Dates: 11/12, 11/18, 11/22, 12/2, 12/9, 12/13, 12/19
Lunch - Chartwells
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