TMS The Week Ahead 10/12/25

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TMS The Week Ahead

10/13/25

Will Battles finishes first during the Trottier Fun Run

Principal's Update

Dear Trottier Families,

Friday’s Fun Run was a wonderful success and a great Trottier tradition! The weather was perfect, and it was an excellent way for our students to come together as a community.

A special thank you to Mr. Felo and Mr. Butterfield, who worked extensively before school, after school, and throughout the week to plan and organize this event. I’d also like to recognize SOS for their ongoing support in making the Fun Run possible each year.

As a reminder, there is no school on Monday. Looking ahead, the seventh grade field trip to Boundless Adventures is coming up on October 24, marking the first time our students will participate in this exciting experience.

It’s been a busy and energizing start to the school year. I truly appreciate your ongoing support and have been so impressed by our students’ hard work and positive energy.

Enjoy the long weekend — let’s make it a great one!

Calendar of Evennts

October 13 – No School (Columbus Day)

October 20 – Diwali (No School)

October 24 - 7th Grade Field Trip Boundless Adventure

November 3 – Picture Retake Day

November 5 – 8th Grade Washington, DC Trip

Trottier School Council

Dear Trottier:

A School Council in Massachusetts is a representative, advisory group established at each public school under state law. Membership includes the principal, parents, teachers, community representatives, and, at the secondary level (9-12), students. The council’s primary responsibilities are to assist in identifying educational needs and advise the principal in developing the school improvement plan. Councils serve as a forum for collaboration between the school and community to promote student achievement and improve the educational program.

We will meet four times this year, in person from 2:30 to 3:30, and we are currently in need of new members.

TMS Dates

November 12, 2025
Januray 8 2025
March 5, 2026
May 7, 2026

If you’re interested, please don't hesitate to reach out to me -ghreschuk@nsborok12.ma.us

Thank you for your consideration.

Gary M. Hreschuk

Homework Club Update

We are excited to be offering our Homework Club again this year! Students who are registered for this club bring all of their homework materials to the school library right after school on their registered days. The library provides a consistently quiet, structured, and resourceful environment in which students can work on their assignments. Supervising teachers are available each day to get students set up, monitor productivity, and answer questions that students may have. In addition, students are allowed to return to their lockers for forgotten materials, attend extra help sessions with their teachers (when they are available), and take a snack break. While Homework Club is not a tutoring session and students must be able to work independently, many find the quiet and consistent structure to be helpful.

If you are interested in registering your child for Homework Club this year, please fill out this pre-registration Google form: HW Club Link

If you have any questions about Homework Club for your child, please contact Stephanie Palmer at spalmer@nsboro.k12.ma.us.

Winter Sports Information

Please check out the following information regarding Trottier interscholastic basketball.

2025-2026 MS Winter Sports Information,

Assabet and Private School Application Process

Assabet High School and Private School

Attention all students applying to private school for next school year: Please see your Guidance Counselor before the Thanksgiving weekend to discuss the private school recommendation process. For more detailed information, please visit the Trottier Guidance Website or Canvas page. Trottier has several forms that private school applicants must complete. Regardless of the private school's application deadlines, the deadline for all Trottier forms is FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's Guidance Counselor.

8th-grade students interested in attending Assabet Valley Regional Technical/Vocational High School: Trottier is hosting Assabet during the school day on Friday, October 3, as they present an informational session for all 8th-grade students. Those students who are interested in applying to Assabet, are encouraged to go on a tour of the school on Wednesday, October 29 from 8:30-11:30. Permission forms are required for students planning to go on this tour. Further information about Assabet is located on the Assabet website..

Attendance Reminders

As the first month of school ends, we want to remind everyone of the importance of consistent attendance. As you know, consistent attendance at school is a key factor in a child’s overall learning success and overall social-emotional well-being. Being at school, on time, every day matters.

Some absences are necessary, such as student illness, medical conditions, or appointments, religious observation, or family emergencies. Absences such as family vacations or taking time off from school for reasons unrelated to illness, medical conditions, or appointments, religious observation, or family emergencies are considered unexcused.

Students who miss just two days per month (18 days across the year) are considered chronically absent. This amounts to nearly 10% of the school year—a significant loss of learning time. It’s also important to note that tardiness and early dismissals can add up. Arriving just ten minutes late every day equates to over 30 hours of missed learning across the year.

The Department of Education monitors student attendance and considers any student who has been absent for 10% of the school year to be chronically absent. Please click on this link from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for more information about the importance of school attendance and some ways that you can help maintain a healthy habit of school attendance for your child.

Thank you for your continued partnership.

Mr. Hreschuk & Mr. Kittelson

Model UN Club

The United Nations is the world's largest international organization, with its primary goal being to promote peace. This club offers students the opportunity to play the roles of United Nations delegates. Club members will research significant global events, practice public speaking skills, and participate in lively debates, all while learning about the United Nations' functions. The club meetings will also prepare students for an optional conference, hosted at a local Worcester area university next spring! If you are interested in facing global issues head-on, come join Mr. Kramer in the Model United Nations Club! This club will meet on Wednesdays.