WILDCAT WORD
Trailridge Parent Update
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
A message from the Admin Team
Remote Bell Schedule
PLEASE NOTE ! !
1. Students will need to be able to log into Canvas. (Tutorial sent out earlier and linked below)
2. Students will get their Wildcat Hour WebEx through Canvas.
3. Students will need to be able to log into WebEx as a guest. (Tutorial sent out earlier and linked below)
On the first few days, they will be practicing the bell schedule, but they will stay with their Wildcat Hour teacher for the day. We have some awesome activities planned to get to know each other, learn more about Trailridge, practice with using WebEx, and and complete lessons specifically designed to build their technology skills.
IMPORTANT! Students will need to know how to log into Canvas and Webex on the first day! Follow these TWO steps:
Use this link to watch a short video on how to log into Canvas.
Once you are in Canvas, you need to log into WebEx as a guest. Please watch this video in order to learn more about WebEx and how to log in. Please remember to log in as a guest.
Getting To Know Your MacBook
A note from the counselors
We are excited to start the 20-21 school year. We wanted to provide students and families with an update on schedules. We anticipate schedules will go live today - Friday, September 4th. You should be able to go into Skyward and view your current schedule. This is a new adventure for us all and we want you to know that we tried to stay as true to your course requests as possible. With that being said, in order to accommodate both the remote and in-person option, there are not as many sections of classes available.
At this time, the only changes that will be considered are the following:
- Advanced Courses
- If you requested an advanced course and it is not showing up, please email your grade-level counselor.
- If you are enrolled in an advanced course, but this is an error, please email your grade-level counselor.
- Foreign Language
- If you requested a Foreign Language class, but it is not showing up, please email your grade-level counselor.
- If you are enrolled in Foreign Language, but this is an error, please email your grade-level counselor.
- Please remember that 8th graders have the option of receiving high school credit for the course at a later date.
- Band/Orchestra
- If you requested a Band or Orchestra class and it is not showing up, please email your grade-level counselor.
- If you are enrolled in Band or Orchestra, but this is an error, please email your grade-level counselor.
We look forward to working with all of you. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Best regards,
Elisabeth Johnsrud – 7th Grade
Kristin Warner – 8th Grade
CANVAS Learning Management System for PARENTS
Parents, check out the district webpage created just for YOU! It provides information on the following:
- Creating an account
- Logging in
- Observer accounts/Pairing with Student Accounts
- Navigating the courses
- Receive notifications
- Check grades
- Message the teacher
- Use the calendar
You can access the webpage HERE.
Internet Services
There are a number of Internet services available for families in the community who are currently without access. The following provides a short list of potential resources available to families that may provide broadband access to the home:
Access from AT&T ($10/month)
Qualified households may sign up for low-cost internet. Modem is provided at no cost. For more information, call (855) 220-5211. https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/index.html
Google Fiber Broadband Plan ($15/month) for Students
The Google Fiber Broadband Plan is available for residents in neighborhoods Google Fiber serves with low rates of Internet connectivity. Broadband plan coverage areas are determined using publicly available data from the U.S. Census and Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Use your address to check if you are eligible. Use your address to check if you are eligible or call (877) 777-7550.
https://fiber.google.com/broadband/
Spectrum Internet Assist Program ($20/month)
Qualified households may sign up for low income internet assistance. (National School Lunch Program is a qualifier for the lower-cost service.) In home Modem is provided at no cost.
https://www.spectrum.com/browse/content/spectrum-internet-assist.html
MacBooks
SMSD ICT STUDENT SUPPORT: https://www.smsd.org/about/departments/ict/student-support
Trailridge Office Hours by Appointment
Important Trailridge Numbers
- FRONT OFFICE 913 993-1000
- ATTENDANCE CLERK 913 993-1012 (Absences should be reported by 9:30 AM)
- SPANISH INTERPRETER: 913 993-1062 Ms. Ericka Marquez
- DS BUSING: 913 384-1190
- BOOKKEEPER: Ms. Leah Ziegler 913 993-1003
- NURSE: Ms. Darla Denny 913 993-1007
Trailridge PTA
Trailridge students and staff benefit from our wonderful partnership with PTA. We encourage all parents to join and get involved!
We need you!
Matt Engler, Principal
Go Wildcats!
Jeanette Brethour, Associate Principal
Trailridge Middle School
Email: trailridge@smsd.org
Website: trailridge.smsd.org
Location: 7500 Quivira Road, Shawnee Mission, KS 66216
Phone: (913) 993-1000
Twitter: @Wildcats512