Old Trail Intermediate Summer News

November was a month full of activity here at Old Trail. Our students participated in a food collection which supported many of our own Old Trail families for Thanksgiving. We held a Veteran’s breakfast and walk of honor to show our appreciation for their service. Our annual Scholastic book fair was held along with an ice cream social by our PTO. Proceeds will help purchase new books for our library. We saw the return of the district-wide Turkey Day in our cafeteria and the PTO concluded their fall fundraiser with a Turkey Trot. The Old Trail Players put on two magnificent performances of Seussical Jr. I hope you were able to see one of them. Mini-THON has started up with “delay day” where teachers had to count all the change students donated before they could start teaching. There was much free time for fun, and we raised over $2700 for the Four Diamonds. And our student council sponsored a bowling outing right before break with over 130 students attending.

This month promises to be just as busy with band, chorus, and orchestra concerts for both fifth and sixth grades at Red Land High School. The student council has planned a spirit week for the week of December 15 and a Battle ball tournament on December 19. Students can donate canned goods to enter which will be given to the local food bank.

Just a few safety reminders to protect all the students here at Old Trail. When you come into the school complex the loop to the right is for cars and the loop to the left is exclusively for busses and transportation vans. In the afternoon we have numerous parents who are parking in the lot on the bus side and asking their children to walk across the bus lanes or walking with their students to their cars. This causes potential danger for those students, and the students on our buses, as the drivers are focused on their bus and the students inside. We ask that you join the car pick-up line and wait patiently for your turn to pull up to the loading area to pick up your students. If you need to park to come inside, please use the lot on the car pick-up side.

Our school doors open at 7:55 am and that is the time when staff are also on duty to receive the students. Please do not drop your children off earlier than 7:55 for their safety. The late bell rings at 8:10 am and any student arriving after 8:10 will be marked tardy (unless they were on a late bus). If your student has a morning appointment, kindly bring a note from the doctor when you bring them to school.

This school year we continue to offer a healthy breakfast and lunch to students during the school day, but returned to the previous system of charging for lunches and collecting household applications for households that wish to apply for free or reduced priced lunches. This year, lunch costs $3.40 for primary/intermediate schools. Families have the option of adding funds to their child's account online through LINQ Connect or with cash or check. Checks should be made payable to “West Shore Cafeteria Fund” and sent to school in an envelope with the student’s name, ID number, and the amount of the deposit written on the front.

Applications for Free/Reduced Lunches were sent home on the first day of school. If you believe your family qualifies, we urge you to apply. You can apply at any time. They are also linked here.

Some of our students are spending the money in their account on multiple snacks each day, many of which they share with others. We encourage you to have a conversation with your student about the best way to use the money in their account if it is being used faster than what you would expect.

Is your student missing something? I bet I know where it is. Please have them check the lost and found, or feel free to come check yourself. It continues to expand and grow.

Mini-THON is happening here at Old Trail Intermediate! Students have been receiving information regarding our Mini-THON and participating events such as Delay Day and Staff Challenges as we ramp up to our Mini-THON event in Late February! You can register for our Mini-THON event at the link sent home in SeeSaw.

Each month teachers select a student from their class who has best demonstrated the Character Strong word of the month. December's focus is on EMPATHY. Students will receive a certificate, be recognized at our monthly assembly, and have a special treat. We are so proud of our Old Trail students and their positive behavior choices.

We will be managing the following social media accounts this year...

Instagram- OTPatriots

Facebook (managed by PTO)- Old Trail Intermediate School PTO

Please follow, like, and watch as we will post OTIS happenings throughout the year!

Below are some important upcoming dates:

• Tuesday, December 16 - Concert for Grade 5 Band, Chorus, and Orchestra

• Wednesday, December 17 -Concert for Grade 6 Band, Chorus, and Orchestra

• Thursday, December 18 - PTO Skating Party at 6:00 pm

• Friday, December 19 - Battle Ball tournament

• Monday, December 22 - January 4 - NO SCHOOL

The Old Trail PTO is hard at work again this year supporting our students and teachers. Thank you also to all our families who participated in our family events and fundraisers. Our PTO meetings are held in the Old Trail Learning Commons (library) on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm. We also have a Microsoft TEAMS option for those who cannot attend in person. We hope you can join us and thank you for your support!

The PTO officers for the 2025-2026 School year are:

• President - Rachel Nusinov
• Vice President - Nicki Wilson
• Treasurer - Kim Mongiello
• Recording Secretary - Jen Wolf
• Corresponding Secretary - Tara Scarcia

PTO Skating Party - Thursday, December 18

PTO skating party will be held at 6:00 pm at Fountainbleu.

PTO Meeting - Wednesday, January 14

Meeting is held in the Old Trail Learning Commons (library) at 6:30 pm. We also have a Microsoft TEAMS option for those who cannot attend in person.