Trailside Elementary School PTA

10/08/2026

Who's ready to Hit the Trails this Saturday? 🏃‍♀️🍂

There's still time to register! Grab your spot here: https://runsignup.com/race/ak/anchorage/hitthetrails

📍 Bib pickup: Friday after school in the Trailside MPR from 2:30-5:30p.m. or Saturday before the race starts: 9:30-10:30a.m.

👕 Pre-ordered an atomic blue race shirt? It'll be waiting for you at pickup. We also have a limited number for sale, first come, first served, so swing by early!

⏰ Race day: Saturday, 5k starts at 11 am, followed by the 2K at 11:05 am!

Runners, walkers, and cheerleaders of every speed are welcome. Dress for the weather, bring water, and come ready to have fun. See you on the trail! 💙

The Hit the Trails Family Fun Run is on Saturday October 10, 2026. It includes the following events: 2K run ADULT (17+), 5K run ADULT (17+), 2K run YOUTH (16 & under), 5K run YOUTH (16 & under), and T-shirt Order Only ($25); No Race Participation..

10/08/2026

Save the date and don’t forget to stop by the library after your Parent-Teacher conference October 27-30!

10/27: 7:15am- 7:40am & 2:30pm - 4:00pm
10/28-29: 7:15am - 7:40am & 11:30am - 6:00pm
10/30: Open during Fall Festival!

https://trailside.asdk12.org/p/~board/school-news-trailside-elementary/post/trailside-book-fair-returns-1027-1030

09/30/2026

Two days left to join the Trailside Elementary School PTA pack and be entered to win fabulous prizes!
https://trailsidepta.givebacks.com/shop?category=20114

Trailside Elementary School Community,
Our PTA Membership Drive is happening now through Thursday, October 1!
Need a push to join? We'll be raffling off fabulous prizes to members who join the Trailside PTA by October 1!

Here are some reasons to join the PTA:

✅ Early notification of after-school activities
✅ Connect with other parents
✅ Support enrichment programs
✅ Volunteer opportunities
✅ Stay informed on school issues
✅ Contribute to our students’ success

Click the link to join: https://trailsidepta.givebacks.com/shop?category=20114

09/23/2026

Trailside Elementary School Community,
Our PTA Membership Drive is happening now through Thursday, October 1!
Need a push to join? We'll be raffling off fabulous prizes to members who join the Trailside PTA by October 1!

Here are some reasons to join the PTA:

✅ Early notification of after-school activities
✅ Connect with other parents
✅ Support enrichment programs
✅ Volunteer opportunities
✅ Stay informed on school issues
✅ Contribute to our students’ success

Click the link to join: https://trailsidepta.givebacks.com/shop?category=20114

09/19/2026

The rain held off, the baby goats were the stars, and Goats, Gaga and Firetrucks Family Night was a hit! Thank you to every family who came, to Anchorage Fire Department and The Tiny Homestead for joining us, and to our volunteers for making it happen. See you next time! 🐐🚒

09/18/2026

We hope to see all of our Timberwolves families tomorrow for our first family fun night!

We are also still looking for a few helpers to pull off the event- both concessions and goat watchers. Sign up for a shift here: https://signup.com/go/PFAZrTu

🐐🎉 Trailside Elementary PTA Presents: Goats, Gaga & Firetrucks Family Night!

📅 Friday, September 18
🕕 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Trailside Playground

Come join us for our very first Family Night of the school year—featuring:
Gaga Ball fun for all ages 🏐
Adorable baby goats to meet and play with 🐐💛
Real life fire truck! 🚒

Food & Treats 🍿
Concessions available for purchase

We need a few helpers to pull off the event- both concessions and goat watchers. Sign up for a shirt shift here: https://signup.com/go/PFAZrTu

Not sure what Gaga Ball is ? Check out the official Trailside Gaga Ball rules here! https://drive.google.com/file/d/123u4X4m8GjLwCybpP-Y44TxoUpEQDoAK/view?usp=drivesdk

09/16/2026

Hello Trailside Families!

Welcome to the start of a fantastic new school year.

🐺 To our brand-new families: Welcome to the pack! We are so glad you are here and can't wait to introduce you to our vibrant school community.
🐺 To our returning families: Welcome back! Thank you for continuing to bring your time, energy, dedication and smiles to our halls.

The PTA is here to bridge the gap between home and school, and we need both fresh ideas and seasoned hands to make it happen. There is no single "right way" to be involved—whether you have 10 minutes or two hours, you belong here. Let's do this together!

If you're not a member yet please consider joining us. Join us before October 1 and you'll be entered in a raffle to win Trailside SWAG and other great prizes!

https://www.givebacks.com/causes/trailsidepta/shop/items/45196

09/15/2026

🐐🎉 Trailside Elementary PTA Presents: Goats, Gaga & Firetrucks Family Night!

📅 Friday, September 18
🕕 5:30 – 7:00 PM
📍 Trailside Playground

Come join us for our very first Family Night of the school year—featuring:
Gaga Ball fun for all ages 🏐
Adorable baby goats to meet and play with 🐐💛
Real life fire truck! 🚒

Food & Treats 🍿
Concessions available for purchase

We need a few helpers to pull off the event- both concessions and goat watchers. Sign up for a shirt shift here: https://signup.com/go/PFAZrTu

Not sure what Gaga Ball is ? Check out the official Trailside Gaga Ball rules here! https://drive.google.com/file/d/123u4X4m8GjLwCybpP-Y44TxoUpEQDoAK/view?usp=drivesdk

09/08/2026

Trailside Elementary School is hiring—and we'd love for it to be someone you know!

Two great opportunities just opened up at Trailside Elementary, and we're hoping to fill them with people who already care about our school community.

🍎 Paraprofessional Educator
Work directly with students and help them thrive, day to day, in the classroom.

https://www.applitrack.com/asd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22TRAILSIDE+ELEMENTARY%22&AppliTrackJobId=24098&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

🍽️ Cafeteria Manager II
Lead the team that keeps our kids fed and ready to learn.

https://www.applitrack.com/asd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22TRAILSIDE+ELEMENTARY%22&AppliTrackJobId=23622&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

If you or someone you know would be a good fit, please apply—and feel free to share this with your neighbors, friends, or anyone looking for meaningful work in a school that feels like family.

05/22/2026

🐺 What a week to be a Timberwolf! 🐺

We closed out the school year the right way — otter pops in hand, music blasting, and the whole Trailside community together one last time.

From Field Day to DJ Day and our dance party, to watching our 5th graders walk the halls one last time to their Moving On Ceremony — this week had all the feels!

And while we’re celebrating, we also want to pause and say something important:

This year, Trailside Elementary School is saying goodbye to three incredible teachers who — between the three of them — have given over 74 years to educating kids, most of them right here in our halls.

Mr. Richardson. Mrs. Chiacchia. Ms. Fossler.

Thank you doesn’t quite cover it, but it’s where we’ll start. Your patience, your dedication, and the way you showed up for kids year after year has left a mark on this school and this community that won’t fade. We hope retirement brings you everything you’ve earned.

To every student, family, staff member, and volunteer who made this year what it was — thank you. See you in the fall, Timberwolves. 🐾

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