Husky Happenings
April 29 - May 3
From Mr. Martin
This is the time of year for planning school business. TRMS is planning and preparing for a successful 24-25 school year. The same planning is taking place in our homes. When you plan ahead you are more likely to get the preferred outcome. With that being said I share two goals.
1) Focus on reading. This would simply sound like an expectation that your student read several books over the summer break. Having discussions about the book increases learning. Modeling by reading the same book is also a huge win!
2) Monitor screen time and all digital media. Simply have a system where you regularly review what is taking place in your student's digital world. There are many relevant conversations that can be started and it increases engagement. Being blindsided by what happens online is not an acceptable excuse.
Student Success From Mrs. Rousselo
Middle schoolers need structure and supervision over the summer
Summer usually offers more freedom for kids— which requires more oversight from parents. During the school year, parents generally know where their children are and what they are doing during certain hours. That may not be as true during the summer months. To set the stage for a safe summer:
• Establish rules with your child at the beginning of summer. Rules should cover exactly where your child is allowed to go, with whom and when. Any exceptions need to be discussed and approved by you in advance.
• Do not allow your child to “go hang out with friends.” Ask, “Which friends?” Your child shouldn’t be hanging out with anyone you don’t know, under circumstances you haven’t discussed. In general, middle school students should not be spending unsupervised recreational time with high school students—especially with those in the upper grades.
• Establish consequences for breaking the rules and make sure those consequences fit “the crime.” For example, coming home late may mean your child has to stay home the next afternoon.
• Keep your child busy! Sign up for a summer learning program or camp. Help your student research interesting internship opportunities. Your child could even start a business babysitting children, walking dogs or mowing lawns.
Dates to Remember
May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9 5th Grade Spring Fever (NEW DATE)
May 14 TRMS Blood Drive
May 15 8th Grade Chromebook turn in day
May 15 6th Grade field trip rescheduled
May 17 8th Grade Worlds of Fun
May 17 5th grade - 7th grade Spring Fling
May 21 8th Grade promotion @10:00-11:30
May 21 8th Grade Dance @6:00-8:00
May 22 Last day of school - 11:15 dismissal (no lunch served)
TRMS SPIRIT STORE
This link will be open through the end of the year:
TRMS PTA
8th Grade Families:
Please mark your calendars for our end-of-year celebration! See flyer above!
Please also take a minute to check out this sign up genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44AAA92AA1FB6-48630764-8thgrade for easy ways to join us in the celebration - by providing chips, joining us for set up that night, and/or donating gift cards to be used as giveaways. There are MANY ways to consider being a part of this awesome evening for our students!
Thanks to all of you for your support thus far, and for all that is still to come! Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at pta.trms14@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Your 8th Grade Dance Committee
ATTENTION 5th - 7th GRADE PARENTS
Trail Ridge 5th-7th Grade Parents
We are launching a new community at Trail Ridge next year called the TRMS Volunteer Village and we want YOU to be a part of it! Whether you can volunteer one day for one hour or more...your presence, connection and energy matter to our school! We even have a couple kick-off opportunities before this school year ends if you're able to jump in! We are excited to grow the village of Trail Ridge parents, and essentially want you to know that this means you'll receive emails whenever opportunities arise. If it works for you - GREAT! If not, maybe it will the next time. Please CLICK HERE take a look at the info. Enter your name in the slots that work for you!
2023-2024 School Fees
Please settle all outstanding balances before the end of the 2023-2024 school year
All accounts for K-7 and 9-11 students must be paid in full by the last day of school.
Fees for Peer Model, 8th graders and seniors are due by May 1.
Now is the time to make plans to pay these fees before the deadline.
Please contact your student's building bookkeeper if you have any questions about fees still owed.
Application deadline for benefits with Nutrition Services is the last day of the 23-24 school year!
To apply for benefits online, please use the Nutrition Services link https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application. If you have already completed the survey but have questions regarding your benefits, please email Nutrition Services at nutrition@usd231.com.
SUMMER DRIVERS EDUCATION
PARENTING SUPPORT
Summer Band Camp
Dates: July 15-19
See Times below.
WW = Woodwinds (Flutes and Clarinets)
B/P = Brass (Trumpets and Trombones) and Percussion
5th Grade Purpose: This is an opportunity for beginning band students to get a jump start on learning their new instrument. They will learn many things this week including:
- Assembling and care of their band instrument
- Fundamentals of making a sound on their band instrument
- Reading music
Please contact Nicholas Proctor proctorn@usd231.com if you have any questions.
Summer Orchestra Camp
July 15th-19th at Trail Ridge Middle School
5th Grade: 9-9:50 am
6th Grade/Bass Camp: 10-10:50 am
7th/8th Grades: 11-11:50 am
Fee: $45 per student
5th Grade: Students will get a jump start on learning about and how to play their instruments before the school year starts. Students will go through instrument care, learn how to properly hold their instruments, start learning how to read music, and much more!
6th Grade: Students will get to review some of the skills they learned in orchestra last year as well as learn about and play fiddle music. The fee that the students pay for the camp includes a fiddle book that we will use during camp sessions that they will get to keep for future use.
Bass Camp: Middle school bass players in the district will have the opportunity to get some one-on-one direction from a bass teacher about specific skills and techniques used to play the bass. This is a great way for your student to get a head start on the school year.
7th/8th Grade: Students will have the opportunity to work in small ensembles and as a large group on pop music. The fee that the students pay for the camp includes any music/books the students will receive during the camp that they can keep for future use.
Be on the lookout for a sign up for camp coming soon!
Please contact Bethany Schultz schultzb@usd231.com if you have any questions.
GEHS Wrestling Opportunity
BLAZER FOOTBALL 2024
Musical Opportunities
Middle School XC Camp
Blazer Baseball Camps 2024
The Blazer Baseball Camps are designed to teach each player
the fundamentals while ensuring that the player leaves the camp
having had a great time with positive thoughts about baseball.
Camps feature low player-to-coach ratio to allow for personalized
instruction for the best possible growth for the players regardless
of the ability level of the player.
How to Register: View the Link below. CLICK on upcoming camps to register for the upcoming Blazer Baseball Camps. Walk ups will be accepted.
A confirmation email will be sent to you with more information concerning the camp you registered for.
Youth Baseball Camp Dates May & June 2024
Grade 5-8 Camp; 5/28, 5/29, 5/30 (5/31 R/O date) Times: 9:45 - Noon
Grade 2-4 Camp; 5/28, 5/29, 5/30 (5/31 R/O date) Times: 1:15-3:00
Incoming Frosh Camp; June 3, 4, 5 (6th R/O date) Times: 9:45 - Noon
Link: GEHS Baseball Youth Programs
Questions: Contact Corey Schrack (SchrackC@usd231.com)
Blazer Volleyball Summer Camp
GEHS Summer Basketball Camps 2024
Contact Us
John Martin - MartinJf@usd231.com
Principal
Denise Rousselo - RousseloD@usd231.com
Assistant Principal
Rowdy Susnik - SusnikR@usd231.com
6th & 8th Grade Counselor
Carly Free - FreeC@usd231.com
5th & 7th Grade Counselor
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
Twitter: @TRMSHuskies