Picture Days 3/2-3/3

Picture days are next Tuesday and Wednesday (3/2-3/3), from 9:30 - 2:30. 'More info when we know which day Brian's class specifically will be photographed.

Raffle Baskets

It's time for Trillium's annual Raffle Basket fundraiser. Each grade cluster is creating a themed basket for the raffle; our theme for grades K, 1, and 2 is Alternative Transportation. Juli Maus (parent to Eleni in Beth's class) is coordinating the donations for our cluster.

The suggested donation per family is $10-15. Here are some suggestions for donations:

• TriMet passes
• Gift certificates to bike shop or sports gear store (great thing to buy through SCRIP)
• Bike gear: rain gear, bags, lights, helmets, fenders, pumps, tire repair kits
• Gift certificate for transport-themed experience: bike camp, bike maintenance class, etc.
• Zip Car membership
• Other ideas? Talk to Juli. It is totally open.

If everyone contributed, we could add something really cool, like a bike or Xtracycle kit.

You can leave your donations for Juli in 1) Eleni's box, or 2) Beth's room. Feel free to call Juli Maus (503 735 3040) or email her with questions.

Thank you for your help!

TFT Family Swim Party, Fri 2/26

You're invited!! But please note: you must sign up at the front desk, or email Leigh Ann Kennedy ( leighannkennedy@yahoo.com ) no later than tomorrow, Tuesday, 2/23. Please provide the name of the adult, and the number of children who will be coming (# under 3 y.o., # over 3 y.o.)

TFT Family Swimming Party

Friday February 26
1:00 - 3:00
Mt. Scott Community Center,
5530 SE 72nd Avenue

The pool is reserved just for Trillium!

**Adults must accompany children into the water.**

We are asking for a donation of $1 or more per person at the door to help cover our costs (actual cost: $2.20 per person for ages 3-17, $3.40 per person for adults).

Dates to Remember: February & March 2010

Here are some important dates to remember for February and March, 2010.

• 2/12, 9-12. Valentine's Day activities.
• 2/15. NO SCHOOL: PRESIDENTS' DAY.
• 2/17, 6-7 pm. Single Parents' Group.
• 2/22, 6-8:30 pm. Trillium Board Meeting (Ken's room). All welcome.
• 2/26, 1-3 pm. Trillium all-school swim party, Mt. Scott Community Center. Sign up required @ front desk.
  

• 3/1, 8:20-8:45 am. SCRIP über-order due.
• 3/5, 8:30-9:00 am. TFT Coffee Klatch, in Aftercare Room. SCRIP order pick-up.
• 3/6, 4-6 pm. Brian's Class Party.
  
• 3/8, 6:30-8 pm. TFT meeting. All welcome (and encouraged!); childcare available.
• 3/10. Due date for Spring Raffle Baskets donations.
  
• 3/14. Daylight Savings Time: Spring Forward.
• 3/15. Trillium Board meeting, Ken's room. All welcome.
• 3/22-4/2. SCHOOL CLOSED: SPRING BREAK.
  

Save the Date! March 6

We've started planning for the next class party, so please save the date!

Saturday, March 6
4:00-6:00 pm

Valentine's Day activities, Friday 2/12

We will be doing a variety of math, literacy and craft activities at school on Friday, 2/12, related to Valentine's Day. If anyone would like to bring a healthy-type treat to share, we will also have a party.

It is the student's choice whether to participate in the valentines exchange. If they choose to give valentines, they should give them to everyone in the class. If anyone is available to assist with some activities that morning, Brian could use the help.

If you have any question please contact Brian: 503.285.3833 or brian@trilliumcharterschool.org

Adult helpers needed TOMORROW

The students in grades K, 1, and 2 will be attending a performance by Tears of Joy puppet theater tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 4. They'll ride the MAX train downtown for the show, and adult volunteers are needed to accompany students on the field trip (4-5 volunteers per class).



One caveat: Trillium seating is limited, so extra (free) tickets for younger children of chaperones are not available. Children ages 3 and up are able to accompany chaperones, per Tears of Joy policy, as long as there is no disruption to the performance.

If young children (3 and up) do attend with an adult chaperone, they can sit on the adult's lap, or an additional ticket may be purchased at the venue (as of 2/3 @ 9:30 am, additional seats are still available).