TRAIL ELEMENTARY
9/1/2016
NEWSLETTER
WELCOME BACK!!!!!
Now that school is back in secession we would
like to welcome everyone back!! We had an amazing
turnout for our open house and we’re so excited to see
all of you! We understand that it was hard to hear from
where some of you were standing and for those of you
that were not able to make it to the open house here are
some new things you may have missed:
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Absences:
You will receive a letter from the school
notifying you of your child’s 3rd, 5th and 7th absences. On
the seventh absence you may be required to have an
attendance hearing with Mr. Floerchinger, your student’s
teacher, and the superintendent. The absence count
starts back at zero at semester.
Tardies:
Once your student has reached 3 tardies
you will receive a phone call from Mr. Floerchinger. On
the 7th tardy the student will be required to owe time for
time. Which means, for every minute the student is late,
he/she will be required to owe time in the office
afterschool on Thursday. (ie: tardy 15 minutes will have
to stay until 3:50 on Thursday) (Please note that Time
for Time minute count is from Thursday to
Thursday)
Parents will check in at the office to pick up their
child(ren) from Thursday Time for Time. Should there
be any transportation issues, parents must contact Mr.
Floerchinger in advance. Just like the absences, the tardy
count starts back at zero at semester.
PICK UP & DROP OFF
Pick up/Drop off Rules (students)
1. Stay on the sidewalk in the pickup area until the
vehicle you are riding pulls up to the pickup area.
2. Students will only be picked up/dropped off in
the designated pickup/drop off areas.
3. Pickup/Drop off areas are: East M Street (North
bound lane East side of street) and East side of
parking lot marked with green curb.
4. Students must wait until the car has come to a
complete stop before getting in/out.
5. Students can NOT be picked up/dropped off in
any other area of parking lot.
Pick up Rules (parents)
1. Be patient, safety first!!
2. Students will only be allowed to be picked
up/dropped off in the designated pickup/drop
off areas.
a. East M Street (North bound lane East
side of street)
BLAZER PRIDE
I am a Trail Blazer, I show Blazer “PRIDE” My actions represent who I am. I am willing to learn.
I am willing to work. I expect Excellence and nothing less. I am a Trail Blazer.
b. East side of parking lot (green curb)
3. After you pick up/drop off your child, you will
exit following the exit arrows (not the same way
you came in).
have one, it will be collected and held by the teacher and
will only be returned at such time the student needs to
make travel arrangements. All other electronic devices
may be allowed at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
4. Drive slow and safe.
PARENT PORTAL/POWERSCHOOL
5. You may pull out of the pick-up lane and into
traffic lane, please use turn signal and be cautious.
6. Be cautious of pedestrians and through traffic.
Remember they have the right-of-way.
7. Please pay attention to the signs and exit arrows
to maintain the proper flow of traffic.
8. Student safety is our #1 priority.
9. Absolutely no parking in the drop off/pick up
lane. Please park in the designated parking areas.
FIELD TRIP CELL PHONES
Mrs. Brothwell covered this aspect: Through the
Goshen County School District web site you can view
and set up the Parent Portal. You can set up a parent
account, once you set up that account the system will
prompt you for your students log in and password (you
must contact the office of each school to get this
information). After this information is put in please
explore the parent portal, you can check and pay your
child(ren) lunch balance, view their grades and
attendance, and so much more. If you have trouble and
need additional assistance please contact us here in the
office and we would be happy to try and assist you!
Cell phones on field trips will not be allowed. If a student
brings their cell phone, or parents would like them to
FEW REMINDERS FROM THE OFFICE
IS YOUR CHILD GOING TO BE ABSENT OR
LATE FOR THE DAY. Please give us a call in the
morning before 8:30 if your child is going to be late,
absent for an appointment or just out sick. We must
account for each and every student before 9:00. Please
remember if you don’t get through the first time please
try us again as the phone lines are crazy in the mornings!!
TELEPHONE MESSAGES. All telephone messages
concerning children during school hours should be made
before 2:45 p.m. This allows the office sufficient time
to contact your child before going to the bus or leaving
the building. Student use of phones must be on a very
limited basis. Please do not send cell phones to school.
BUS PASSES. In order for your child to be issued a bus
pass allowing him/her to ride a bus other than the one
he/she normally rides, they must bring a written and
signed note from home or a phone call must be made to
the office and to the bus garage (532-2542). Please
indicate the date, bus number, and where or with whom
the child is going. Parent permission is the only way
these passes will be provided.
If your child is to do anything different after school other
than what he/she would normally do (i.e. walk to a
friend’s house, ride a different bus, etc.) and only if you
feel like they need to be reminded please contact to the
office in advance.
PHONE CALLS TO STAFF (teachers/aids). Phone
Calls and Messages for staff members will be posted in
their mailboxes or you will be directed right to their voice
mail. Only in emergency situations will the classroom be
interrupted. As a reminder, it is always good to make an
appointment with your student’s teacher to ensure that
they will be available. All our teacher have an email with
the district, see our staff list on our website!
KEEP AT HOME. We have had a few things brought
to school that aren’t school appropriate. It is always
exciting to bring items such as new toys from home to
share with friends and classmates. We trust that parents
are aware of items kids are bringing to school. Items are
to be kept in backpacks until their designated share time.
These items are not allowed to be out at recess or
throughout the building. Students are discouraged from
bringing items to school for any other reason. We expect
that students will be responsible for their personal
possessions. Please keep in mind that we are not
responsible for lost, stolen, damaged, or missing items.
INTRODUCING A FEW NEW FACES
We are very excited to introduce to you 2 new 4th Grade Teachers, our new Counselor, and Nurses Aid:
Mrs. Craig: I live outside of Lingle with my husband Ryen, our two dogs and eight cats! As you are
now probably realizing, it is true, I am an animal lover who cannot turn away the strays that travel the
countryside. In my free time, when I am not with family or friends I enjoy photography and baking.
This will be my 6th year teaching & my first year at Trail Elementary. I am so excited to be here! I grew up
in Platteville, Colorado. My teachers would have considered me a social butterfly that it didn’t matter where
they placed me in the room, I was going to strike up a conversation.
Outside of school, I have a very big and tight knit family. My cousins were my best friends and still some of
my favorite people today. In December of 2006, I graduated with a Bachelors Degree with an endorsement
in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado.
Mrs. Hunter: This will be my first year teaching. For the past few years I have been working with
the after school program as the Curriculum Coordinator here in Torrington.
I grew up in McCook, NE, but moved to Wyoming in 2007 when I got married. My husband is originally
from Torrington so we were very excited to move back here 4 years ago. I have three beautiful children, ages
8, 7, and 5. All 3 of them will be attending school this year, so it is a very busy time at our house right now!
Mr. Janecek: I am the new counselor and I am excited to be a part of the Trail team. I graduated
from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1996 and spent my first three years in education working at
Alliance High School in Alliance, Nebraska. In 1999, I began working at Gering Junior High in Gering,
Nebraska. For the last 12 years, I was a counselor at Northfield Elementary in Gering. I have a Master’s
Degree from Chadron State College as well as an administrative endorsement.
I am married to a wonderful woman named Mickie and we have two sons. Quinton is a sophomore and
Maddux is in 6th grade. We spend a lot of time chasing the two of them around. I also am a big sports fan.
For the past couple of weeks, I have enjoyed getting to know everyone here at Trail. I am trying hard to learn
the name of everyone in the building. I am the person you may see outside in the morning or after school,
talking to the kids in the cafeteria at lunch, or roaming the halls or the classrooms. I believe my job is to help
our students be the best they can be. I am looking forward to the school year.
Ms. Rocio Ruiz: I came to Trail in February of the year last year. I came back to Torrington from
Texas and excited to be back in Wyoming with some great old friends and family. I have a daughter who is a
freshman and a son who is a 3rd Grader. I am excited to be working with Nurse Cathy and the entire Trail
Staff and students. I split my day with Trail and Lincoln. I spend my morning with Lincoln and my
afternoons with Trail.
ALL PRO PARENTS!!!
During the 2016-17 school year, Trail Elementary will be attempting to start a new program. Once a
month, students and their adults can come together in the library to start their day with breakfast, conversation,
inspiration, fun, and prizes. These All Pro Dad’s breakfasts will be a great time for kids to spend quality time
with their significant adult, not just dads. Everyone is welcome. Tony Dungy, the former head coach of the
Indianapolis Colts helped start the program in hopes of helping to establish positive relationships.
Currently, the plan is to have an All-Pro Dad’s breakfast every month, hopefully on the second
Tuesday of that month. The kickoff meeting for the 2016-2017 school year will take place on September 13th.
During the breakfasts, students and their adults will be asked to come to school around 7:10 and go to the
library. Feel free to bring your own breakfast or some rolls will be provided. In the library, everyone will be
able to eat and then be able to be a part of the program for the day. During the September 13th meeting, we’ll
look at the special relationship a dad and son have. Prizes will be given away at the conclusion of the meeting.
The whole meeting should take about 30 minutes.
Please plan to join us for this rewarding time. Hopefully we can continue to make these meetings
successful regular occurrences. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Janecek, the school counselor
at Trail either by e-mailing him at [email protected] or by calling the school. We’ll look forward to
seeing you there.
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