March 21, 2012
Dear HS Families,
Happy spring! Our week-long Spring Break is now upon us. The high school advisors would like to let you know what is coming up in the future.
Senior Projects
Senior projects are due April 16th. Their Project Review Committee (PRC’s) will take place the week of April 23rd, during the school day at Trillium. Following approval of their projects, students will be presenting at Senior Project Night on Friday May 11th, starting at 6:30 pm.
TFT/ Science Fund Raiser
TFT has graciously offered to run a Berry and Plant sale to help raise funds for the science program at Trillium. We are asking for your support in this endeavor so that we are able to offer the high school students a well-rounded education in science. This can not be done without support from the community. The Berry sale will take place in April and the Plant sale will take place in mid-May. More information to follow soon. Thank you for your support.
Weekly Goals Sheet
This semester, we have adopted a new accountability system to help ensure the productive use of advising time. At the beginning of each week, students complete a weekly goal sheet indicating their plans, needs, and goals during advising each day. Please remind your student of the importance of completing these forms and submitting them on a weekly basis.
State Testing
The high school is currently going through the second round of state testing. Testing started last week and will continue through this week, and possibly after Spring Break. Currently, the high school scores look great!
Conferences
Mid-term semster point is Thursday, April 12th. The following week, we will be hosting Parent-Student-Teacher conferences. In order that students and families have access to as many of their teachers as possible, we will be experimenting with a round-robin style conference format, in which all of the Upper School Advisors are in the MPR at the same time and available for brief 10-minute check-ins with students and families. We will host these conferences on Thursday, April 19th from 4 to 8 and in the afternoon on Friday, April 20th from 12:30-2:30. Students and families requiring longer one on one sessions with Advisors are encouraged to contact them to set that up.
Campout
Spring Campout will May 23rd through 25th. The destination is Cove Palisades, OR. As the campout approaches we will be sending a list of equipment needed, chaperon help, and other information. Gear is available for any student that doesn’t have a sleeping bag, flashlight, and tents. This package is available for free through check-out with their advisor. For beginning campers, we will also offer a training workshop sometime in the days leading up to campout, covering the basics of supplies, pitching a tent, preparation, safety, etc.
There will be two field trips coming up for students who are currently enrolled in Earth Systems. Coast field trip on April 27th, and Mt. St. Helens on May 18th.
Best wishes for a safe and healthy spring break!
Warmly,
The high school advisors.
Christina, Steve, Ken, Jess
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Important Re-enrollment Information Important Re-enrollment Information
March 14, 2012
Is your K-12 student returning to Trillium next school year 2012-13? Preschool readers, please check with your preschool teachers for information on re-enrollment.
In order to hold your child's slot for the 2012-13 school year, you must return the re-enrollment form to Trillium by April 2, 2012.
After re-enrollment forms are processed, all open enrollment slots will be assigned to new families during the admissions lottery. Be sure to include any siblings that you hope to enroll as well.
In addition to the form linked to here, paper re-enrollment forms will be available at the front desk, and handed out by advisors to your child.
Please return completed form to your child's advisor by no later than Monday, April 2, 2012.
Thank you!
Is your K-12 student returning to Trillium next school year 2012-13? Preschool readers, please check with your preschool teachers for information on re-enrollment.
In order to hold your child's slot for the 2012-13 school year, you must return the re-enrollment form to Trillium by April 2, 2012.
After re-enrollment forms are processed, all open enrollment slots will be assigned to new families during the admissions lottery. Be sure to include any siblings that you hope to enroll as well.
In addition to the form linked to here, paper re-enrollment forms will be available at the front desk, and handed out by advisors to your child.
Please return completed form to your child's advisor by no later than Monday, April 2, 2012.
Thank you!
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Q&A with Executive Director Candidate
Hello Readers,
We have a candidate for you to meet tomorrow! His name is Kieran
Connolly, We will have his application packet for your review at the
Q&A session, or if you receive this and would like me to email it to
you I would be glad to.
We're very excited about the skills and energy he brings to the
position, but we will not move forward without your feedback and
feedback from staff and students. Staff Q&A will be tomorrow at 4pm at
the end of the staff meeting. Parents, you all are invited invited to
meet with him at 5pm tomorrow (in the MPR or the Art Room depending on
turn out), and students on Thursday morning at 8:30 (working out the
details of the student visit).
We wanted to be able to offer you all several candidates to meet and
weigh in on, but after our search and interview process it was clear
that we had found the combination of experience, interest in
democratic education, enthusiasm for Trillium, and collaborative
approach that we're looking for to support Trillium's future in this
candidate. We did not want to create a disingenuous process of having
candidates come in we felt strongly were not a fit. I won't offer to
eat any shoes or other objects if you don't like him, but I feel
confident we're doing right by Trillium in bringing him to you.
I'll be at the parent meeting with feedback forms for you to fill out,
and to answer any questions you may have for the personnel committee,
please come with any questions for Kieran.
I have not arranged childcare for the Q&A session. I will see what I
can do this evening for setting something up and send out a post if I
can get taken care of.
Thank you and see you tomorrow!
Heather
We have a candidate for you to meet tomorrow! His name is Kieran
Connolly, We will have his application packet for your review at the
Q&A session, or if you receive this and would like me to email it to
you I would be glad to.
We're very excited about the skills and energy he brings to the
position, but we will not move forward without your feedback and
feedback from staff and students. Staff Q&A will be tomorrow at 4pm at
the end of the staff meeting. Parents, you all are invited invited to
meet with him at 5pm tomorrow (in the MPR or the Art Room depending on
turn out), and students on Thursday morning at 8:30 (working out the
details of the student visit).
We wanted to be able to offer you all several candidates to meet and
weigh in on, but after our search and interview process it was clear
that we had found the combination of experience, interest in
democratic education, enthusiasm for Trillium, and collaborative
approach that we're looking for to support Trillium's future in this
candidate. We did not want to create a disingenuous process of having
candidates come in we felt strongly were not a fit. I won't offer to
eat any shoes or other objects if you don't like him, but I feel
confident we're doing right by Trillium in bringing him to you.
I'll be at the parent meeting with feedback forms for you to fill out,
and to answer any questions you may have for the personnel committee,
please come with any questions for Kieran.
I have not arranged childcare for the Q&A session. I will see what I
can do this evening for setting something up and send out a post if I
can get taken care of.
Thank you and see you tomorrow!
Heather
Monday, March 12, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Cool Mercy Corps Events!
Interested in a career in international development? Or life overseas in a hardship post?
Please join us on International Women’s day, Thursday, March 8th at 7pm when Lorina McAdam, former Mercy Corps Country Director in the Congo will reflect on her 13-year career in international development and the current situation of Congolese women. This is a FREE event, please RSVP here.
Next, we welcome you to a talk by novelist and journalist, Maaza Mengiste on Wednesday, March 21st at 7pm. Mengiste's will weave a personal account of her experience as an Ethiopian refugee with the current events in the region. Her debut novel, Beneath the Lion’s Gaze is a historical fiction account of the 1974 youth revolution in Ethiopia. This is a ticketed event. Regular tickets $15; Student tickets $10. Purchase tickets on Brown Paper Tickets.
For more information, please visit our Events page or see the attached PDF flier. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you and your students at our upcoming events.
Thank you,
Kirsten Anderson
Please join us on International Women’s day, Thursday, March 8th at 7pm when Lorina McAdam, former Mercy Corps Country Director in the Congo will reflect on her 13-year career in international development and the current situation of Congolese women. This is a FREE event, please RSVP here.
Next, we welcome you to a talk by novelist and journalist, Maaza Mengiste on Wednesday, March 21st at 7pm. Mengiste's will weave a personal account of her experience as an Ethiopian refugee with the current events in the region. Her debut novel, Beneath the Lion’s Gaze is a historical fiction account of the 1974 youth revolution in Ethiopia. This is a ticketed event. Regular tickets $15; Student tickets $10. Purchase tickets on Brown Paper Tickets.
For more information, please visit our Events page or see the attached PDF flier. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you and your students at our upcoming events.
Thank you,
Kirsten Anderson
FOUR GREAT opportunities for youth!
#1 2012 Jennifer Beegle Youth Involvement Award
Do you know a young person that is involved in their community? The Multnomah Youth Commission and the Citizen Involvement Committee of Multnomah County want to hear from you. The County will recognize outstanding volunteers at a ceremony on April 18th in the Multnomah County Board Room, Multnomah Building. This award will highlight the positive impacts youth have on their community, in memory of Jennifer Beegle, a former member of the Youth Commission who died in a car accident when she was 17.
This award is focused on youth who volunteer in community based agencies, local governments, and places of worship but NOT school involvement (i.e. Drama Club, student government.)
Nominations are DUE March 21st, 2012.
CLICK HERE: http://web.multco.us/news/2012-jennifer-beegle-youth-involvement-award
#2 Mayoral and City Council Youth Candidate Forum
There are several candidate races coming up for the City of Portland, including the Mayoral race. The MYC is hosting a youth forum at David Douglas High School on April 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm. The forum will be facilitated by youth to give young people an opportunity to engage their candidates, ask questions regarding youth issues and make their own decisions of who they would vote for if of age. The event will also provide an opportunity for youth to register to vote if of age.
If you know youth who are interested in attending please contact the MYC email for further information.
CLICK HERE: multnomahyouth@gmail.com
#3 Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence
This is a summit for youth by youth
We established the Youth Against Violence Committee (YAV) in response to the growing violence directed towards young people in the forms of gang, anti-gay and gender, bullying, and sexual violence. We are working with youth and adults throughout our community to change the way violence is viewed and dealt with. We are hosting the Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence on April 21, 2012 at the Highland Christian Center (7600 NE Glisan Ave, Portland OR) from 10:00am -4:00pm (Lunch and snacks will provided.) This is the first summit of its kind created by youth for youth.
The first part of the summit is for youth only to caucus, build community, and consider youth driven policy recommendations. Invited elected officials and community leaders are welcome between 2:15 and 3:45pm to listen to youth’s stories of violence and engage young people in dialogue around how youth and adults can take steps to reduce violence in the community.
IF you know of a YOUNG PERSON (NOT ADULT) who might be interested have them register here.
CLICK HERE: http://rob_ingram_youth summit_against_violence_2012.eventbrite.com
#4 Multnomah Youth Commission: Applications Now Available
The Board of County Commissioners, Portland City Council & the Commission on Children, Families & Community are happy to announce recruitment for the 2012-13 Multnomah Youth Commission. Please encourage any young person you know who will be between the ages of 13-21 (on August 1, 2012) to apply by April 30th.
Youth Commissioners serve a one year term and commit up to 15 hours per month to help advise the County & City on issues that impact the lives of their peers. Youth Commissioners are also in charge of implementing "Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth," the nation's first Bill of Rights written by and for young people. The Youth Commission gets things done! One young person said it this way,
“I can honestly say I have never seen a group so action- driven. I've seen talk-driven, but never action-driven...The group makes me want to do more. Really! It makes me want to get out into the world, get my hands dirty, and make a difference!" -Ameneh Yasrebi
Youth interested in policy, activism, community organizing, or making the community better can apply to be Youth Commissioners. Here is a current look at the Youth Commission’s five committees and their impacts on the community.
EDUCATION
The Education committee is designed to provide youth voice to all
things that impact education. Currently we are participating in the
Cradle to Career efforts, SUN Coordinating Council, Tuition Equity,
and the Future Connect program to name a few.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Designed to provide youth voice in all things regarding health &
wellness. We play a large role in the support and advocacy of School
Based Health Centers and the Youth Advisory Councils within them. This
year we are tackling Sexuality Education Policy and implementation in
our Multnomah County schools.
SUSTAINABLILITY
We worked closely with TriMet, Portland Publish Schools and the
City of Portland to keep YouthPass running through the end of the
school year. We are looking for ways to extend into the future as well as expand the program to other School districts in east county served by TriMet.
YOUTH VOICE
YouthVOICE is currently working with partners throughout the city and
county to gather information about Measure 11 and its effects on young
people. Specifically, we plan to work to reduce the massive inequities
within the measure and to fight for a more just system for everyone.
YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE
This committee was created during the summer of 2011 due to the
increased anti-gay and gang violence directed towards youth in our
community. Even though we focus heavily on these two types of
violence, we are also addressing the many types of violence youth face
everyday. We are currently planning a Youth Against Violence Summit
for April 21, 2012.
All applications are DUE April 30, 2012
CLICK HERE: https://web.multco.us/ccfc/multnomah-youth-commission-application
If you have any further questions or comments feel free to contact me anytime.
Thank you,
Marc Fernandes
Marc Fernandes
Youth Development Coordinator, Multnomah Youth Commission
Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families, and Community
421 SW Oak St. Suite 200
Portland, OR 97204
Ph: 503.793.1691 NEW NUMBER!!!
Fax: 503.988.5538
marc.fernandes@multco.us
Do you know a young person that is involved in their community? The Multnomah Youth Commission and the Citizen Involvement Committee of Multnomah County want to hear from you. The County will recognize outstanding volunteers at a ceremony on April 18th in the Multnomah County Board Room, Multnomah Building. This award will highlight the positive impacts youth have on their community, in memory of Jennifer Beegle, a former member of the Youth Commission who died in a car accident when she was 17.
This award is focused on youth who volunteer in community based agencies, local governments, and places of worship but NOT school involvement (i.e. Drama Club, student government.)
Nominations are DUE March 21st, 2012.
CLICK HERE: http://web.multco.us/news/2012-jennifer-beegle-youth-involvement-award
#2 Mayoral and City Council Youth Candidate Forum
There are several candidate races coming up for the City of Portland, including the Mayoral race. The MYC is hosting a youth forum at David Douglas High School on April 11, 2012 at 4:30 pm. The forum will be facilitated by youth to give young people an opportunity to engage their candidates, ask questions regarding youth issues and make their own decisions of who they would vote for if of age. The event will also provide an opportunity for youth to register to vote if of age.
If you know youth who are interested in attending please contact the MYC email for further information.
CLICK HERE: multnomahyouth@gmail.com
#3 Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence
This is a summit for youth by youth
We established the Youth Against Violence Committee (YAV) in response to the growing violence directed towards young people in the forms of gang, anti-gay and gender, bullying, and sexual violence. We are working with youth and adults throughout our community to change the way violence is viewed and dealt with. We are hosting the Rob Ingram Youth Summit Against Violence on April 21, 2012 at the Highland Christian Center (7600 NE Glisan Ave, Portland OR) from 10:00am -4:00pm (Lunch and snacks will provided.) This is the first summit of its kind created by youth for youth.
The first part of the summit is for youth only to caucus, build community, and consider youth driven policy recommendations. Invited elected officials and community leaders are welcome between 2:15 and 3:45pm to listen to youth’s stories of violence and engage young people in dialogue around how youth and adults can take steps to reduce violence in the community.
IF you know of a YOUNG PERSON (NOT ADULT) who might be interested have them register here.
CLICK HERE: http://rob_ingram_youth summit_against_violence_2012.eventbrite.com
#4 Multnomah Youth Commission: Applications Now Available
The Board of County Commissioners, Portland City Council & the Commission on Children, Families & Community are happy to announce recruitment for the 2012-13 Multnomah Youth Commission. Please encourage any young person you know who will be between the ages of 13-21 (on August 1, 2012) to apply by April 30th.
Youth Commissioners serve a one year term and commit up to 15 hours per month to help advise the County & City on issues that impact the lives of their peers. Youth Commissioners are also in charge of implementing "Our Bill of Rights: Children + Youth," the nation's first Bill of Rights written by and for young people. The Youth Commission gets things done! One young person said it this way,
“I can honestly say I have never seen a group so action- driven. I've seen talk-driven, but never action-driven...The group makes me want to do more. Really! It makes me want to get out into the world, get my hands dirty, and make a difference!" -Ameneh Yasrebi
Youth interested in policy, activism, community organizing, or making the community better can apply to be Youth Commissioners. Here is a current look at the Youth Commission’s five committees and their impacts on the community.
EDUCATION
The Education committee is designed to provide youth voice to all
things that impact education. Currently we are participating in the
Cradle to Career efforts, SUN Coordinating Council, Tuition Equity,
and the Future Connect program to name a few.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Designed to provide youth voice in all things regarding health &
wellness. We play a large role in the support and advocacy of School
Based Health Centers and the Youth Advisory Councils within them. This
year we are tackling Sexuality Education Policy and implementation in
our Multnomah County schools.
SUSTAINABLILITY
We worked closely with TriMet, Portland Publish Schools and the
City of Portland to keep YouthPass running through the end of the
school year. We are looking for ways to extend into the future as well as expand the program to other School districts in east county served by TriMet.
YOUTH VOICE
YouthVOICE is currently working with partners throughout the city and
county to gather information about Measure 11 and its effects on young
people. Specifically, we plan to work to reduce the massive inequities
within the measure and to fight for a more just system for everyone.
YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE
This committee was created during the summer of 2011 due to the
increased anti-gay and gang violence directed towards youth in our
community. Even though we focus heavily on these two types of
violence, we are also addressing the many types of violence youth face
everyday. We are currently planning a Youth Against Violence Summit
for April 21, 2012.
All applications are DUE April 30, 2012
CLICK HERE: https://web.multco.us/ccfc/multnomah-youth-commission-application
If you have any further questions or comments feel free to contact me anytime.
Thank you,
Marc Fernandes
Marc Fernandes
Youth Development Coordinator, Multnomah Youth Commission
Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families, and Community
421 SW Oak St. Suite 200
Portland, OR 97204
Ph: 503.793.1691 NEW NUMBER!!!
Fax: 503.988.5538
marc.fernandes@multco.us
Host a Visiting South American Youth Ambassador!
The World Affairs Council is currently seeking host families for Chilean and Argentinean teen leaders from March 30th to April 10th.
As part of the Youth Ambassadors Program, ten high school students from Argentina and Chile will be in Oregon for a 12 day leadership program focusing on Multiculturalism and Civic Activism. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the program aims to build a network of young leaders from different ethnic, religious, and national groups willing to promote mutual understanding and community engagement.
Homestay host families provide a bed, breakfast and dinner, transportation to and from the Council’s downtown office during program days, and an American home experience. Weekdays the visitors will visit youth groups, meet with civic leaders, attend workshops, and complete a community service project. To ensure visitors learn about American teen life throughout their time here, we ask that host families also have a high school-age host sibling. Host siblings are invited to attend weekend and evening activities. Participants are English speaking, 15-18 years old, and are selected based on academic performance and community involvement.
Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to share what you love about Oregon and learn how young people are making a difference around the world. Feel free to pass this information on to your students, friends and family who may be interested in hosting!
Hosting applications can be downloaded HERE. For more information, please contact Andrew Neal at (503) 306-5216.
As part of the Youth Ambassadors Program, ten high school students from Argentina and Chile will be in Oregon for a 12 day leadership program focusing on Multiculturalism and Civic Activism. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, the program aims to build a network of young leaders from different ethnic, religious, and national groups willing to promote mutual understanding and community engagement.
Homestay host families provide a bed, breakfast and dinner, transportation to and from the Council’s downtown office during program days, and an American home experience. Weekdays the visitors will visit youth groups, meet with civic leaders, attend workshops, and complete a community service project. To ensure visitors learn about American teen life throughout their time here, we ask that host families also have a high school-age host sibling. Host siblings are invited to attend weekend and evening activities. Participants are English speaking, 15-18 years old, and are selected based on academic performance and community involvement.
Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to share what you love about Oregon and learn how young people are making a difference around the world. Feel free to pass this information on to your students, friends and family who may be interested in hosting!
Hosting applications can be downloaded HERE. For more information, please contact Andrew Neal at (503) 306-5216.
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