TMS The Week Ahead 10-26-25

Posted Date: 10/26/25 (5:00 PM)

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TMS The Week Ahead

10/26/25

Principal's Update

Dear Trottier Community,

It’s been a wonderful fall at Trottier, and I want to take a moment to celebrate all the hard work and positive energy from our students and staff.

A special shoutout goes to our seventh-grade team for organizing an incredible day at Boundless Adventures. This was the first time we offered this field trip, and thanks to the thoughtful planning, attention to detail, and commitment of our staff, it was a tremendous success. Students enjoyed a beautiful fall day, worked together, and strengthened their sense of class community.

Looking ahead, we have parent-teacher conferences coming up in November and, of course, our much-anticipated Washington, D.C. trip on the horizon. Stay tuned for more details soon!

Next Friday, students will have the option to wear costumes to school. Costumes should be school-appropriate—no face paint, masks, or weapons, please. Students may also choose to wear fall colors or black and orange to join in the fun.

Thank you again to our entire community for your continued effort, enthusiasm, and teamwork. I

Let's make it a great one!

Calendar of Events

November 3 – Picture Retake Day

November 5 – 8th Grade Washington, DC Trip

November 11 Veteran’s Day (No School)

November 13 Early Release Conferences Afternoon and Evening

November 14 Early Release Conferences

Parent Teacher Conference Information Date Correction from Previous Notification

Dear Trottier Families,

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 13th, 12:30- 2:30 and 5:30-7:30, and Friday, November 14. 12:30-2:30: Conferences will take place in person this year.

Conference sign-ups will be managed through ParentSquare. We will send out detailed instructions, and the sign-up link will go live at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6.

As in past years, please keep in mind that we have a supply and demand challenge—there are typically more families requesting conferences than available time slots. If your child is in sound academic standing, we encourage you to consider signing up for just one or two conferences, or reaching out to individual teachers by email if you’d like a brief check-in.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure that all families who need a conference have the opportunity to meet with teachers.

Thanks,

Gary Hreschuk

Teach the Teach

Teach the Teach Initiative

In an effort to promote greater connections across our school community, we recently launched a new initiative called Teach to Teach, where students have the opportunity to share a hobby, talnet or skill with an adult in the building. Our students have incredible talents, and this program is a wonderful way to celebrate those strengths while building meaningful relationships with staff. Please encourage your child to consider participating—we look forward to showcasing our students’ many gifts throughout the year!

Homework Club

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

Winter Sports Registration

Please check out the following information regarding Trottier interscholastic basketball.

2025-2026 MS Winter Sports Information,

Daily Attendance

Dear Trottier families:

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

Assebet and Private School Application Process

Assabet and Private School 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..