Trailside Parent Newsletter

Dear Trailside Families,

Welcome back to another exciting school year! I hope your summer was filled with opportunities to relax, make memories, and enjoy time with family and friends.

As we prepare to open our doors, our entire staff is excited to welcome both returning and new Trailside students. The beginning of a new school year is always full of possibility—a chance to build new friendships, discover new interests, and grow both academically and personally.

At Trailside, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued, challenged, and inspired to do their best. We are grateful for the partnership we share with our families, and we know that by working together we can make this a successful and rewarding year for every child.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children's education. We can't wait to see smiling faces in the hallways, hear the excitement in the classrooms, and begin another year of learning and growth together.

Welcome back to Trailside—we're so glad you're here!

With appreciation,

Eric Niessner
Principal, Trailside Elementary

https://trailside.asdk12.org/

907-742-5500

We understand families are excited to know who their child's teacher will be this upcoming school year! We are making final placements during these last few days. Parents should be able to view their child's assignment in Parent Connect on Saturday, August 15.

Please do not call the office- thank you in advance!

Find your bus stop on Q Parent Connect and/or Stop Finder App.

Phone App Bus Finder

Need help? Head to our Transportation page for more info:

🏫 Let’s Gear Up for a Great First Day

The first day of our staggered school start is next Wednesday Aug. 19, and we can’t wait to welcome your students back. 💙

StopFinder is just one of the tools we’re excited to share this year. For supply lists, bell schedules, safety tips, tech updates, and more, visit our Back-to-School hub:

We’re proud to be part of your team and can’t wait to see what this year brings. Let’s gear up for success together!

-Team ASD

Volunteer applications are required every school year. Please complete yours today so you can participate in the many activities Trailside will offer this year!

https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzYxMzplbi1VUw==

If your child is going into Kindergarten this year, please plan on participating in Kindergarten Academy

Monday, August 24th, 9:30-11:30 a.m

Tuesday, August 25th, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

More information about Kindergarten Academy will be coming soon.

Starting Wed. August 19, students can arrive at school for breakfast from 7:35-7:55am.

PLC Monday breakfast service is pushed 1 hour later, from 8:35-8:55am.

More information about meals and prices can be found here:

https://www.asdk12.org/Page/19907

Please call or email the office when excusing your student due to sickness, or pre-arranged absence (Travel, Etc.) donaldson_karen@asdk12.org

When leaving messages for the office, please make sure to leave the student's first and last name.

Please also leave a good contact name and number we can reach you at if we have questions regarding the message.

907-742-5500

Hello! Welcome to the start of the school year!

The kids call me “Nurse Donna” and I am happy to be a positive part of your child’s educational journey.

The purpose of the school nurse is to help all students be healthy, safe and ready to learn.

Please contact me ASAP if your child has any allergies or health concerns so that we may help keep them safe at school. Per ASD, NO medications are permitted in school or on students without approval from the school nurse, signed parent consent, AND written authorization from the prescribing medical authority.

While in school and on a consistent routine is best for the social and emotional wellbeing of children, sometimes staying home is best. To help make this decision, please refer to ASD’s guidance on “When to Keep Your Child Home from School” which can be found here: https://www.asdk12.org/departments/mental-health-and-student-supports/healthcare-services/when-to-keep-your-child-home-from-school

Per state law, routine school health screenings are done annually by the school nurse for vision, hearing and height/weight measurement. If any concerns with screenings are detected, the school nurse will contact parent/guardian for further evaluation. If you do not want your child screened, please inform the school nurse in writing.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, concerns or comments regarding your child’s physical, mental and/or emotional wellbeing and readiness for school; it is my job to work with you to help ensure your child feels safe, accepted and is ready to learn in the classroom.

While parents/guardians are welcome to call or stop in anytime, please know during the school day I am usually busy assisting students, therefore the best way to reach me is by email at wilson_donna@asdk12.org and I will usually respond to your email within 24 hours.

All parents, please check your parent connection and make sure all of your contact information is correct.

Please notify the office of any of the following changes:

• Custody/Legal Documents (as soon as possible)
• Address Changes
• Phone number updates
• If you are moving, please notify the office as soon as possible.

Please make sure when using Q Parent Connection to excuse your student, it has to be done in the system prior to 8:30 am. If not, you will get a Robo-Call from the district notifying you that your student was absent for the day. Please call the office if it is after 9:30 am and the office staff will get your student excused.

If you are traveling please contact the office so we can get your student excused, you will then see a "P" (Travel status and other pre-arranged absences) in Q- Parent Connection instead of "E" (Excused).