Monday, June 20, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Opportunity for rising 10th graders
Conexiones (C3) is focused on rising 10th graders, providing career and college exploration as well as academic support. Students will engage in activities around team-building and leadership; culture and identity; college and career preparation; and have the opportunity to earn up to 0.5 high school elective credit. Starting on June 27th and ending on July 29th, Conexiones will meet every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00 to 5:00pm here at Trillium.
Our program is Latino-specific in that staff, presenters, and site-visits will be bilingual and bicultural--but we are open to students of all backgrounds.
Please see Ken or Andrea for more information!
Our program is Latino-specific in that staff, presenters, and site-visits will be bilingual and bicultural--but we are open to students of all backgrounds.
Please see Ken or Andrea for more information!
Represent US Youth in Qatar!
Global Citizen Corps is accepting applications for the 2nd International Global Citizen Corps Gathering July 23-29th in Doha, Qatar!
Only two GCC Leaders or Mentors will be selected to go, one male and one female. If you have any questions you can email Amie Wells at awells@mercycorps.org.
The gathering will include youth from 9 countries around the world and the theme will be Celebrating the International Year of Youth: Youth as Leaders, Change Makers, and Connected Global Citizens. A detailed agenda for the gathering is under development, and we will be seeking ideas from participants, too. The event will take place July 23-29th at Education City, a large university campus developed by the Qatar Foundation under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah, wife of Qatars Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Education City is directly across the street from the office of our strategic partner and the primary funder of GCC, Reach Out to Asia. Please see this link for more details:http://www.myeducationcity.com. Housing for participants will be provided in a nearby youth hostel.
For more information please contactawells@mercycorps.organd read through the application.
Here is the application link:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JFHPP7H
We are accepting applications for theannual National GCC Leadership Summit, July 5-9thin Portland, OR.20 US GCC leaders will be accepted to attend the training, so be one of them, or send your friends. If you havent attended the summit apply now and meet your GCC peers from around the country. We are still accepting applications and preference goes to GCC leaders that havent attended.If you have attended encourage someone from your school or community to apply.
Only two GCC Leaders or Mentors will be selected to go, one male and one female. If you have any questions you can email Amie Wells at awells@mercycorps.org.
The gathering will include youth from 9 countries around the world and the theme will be Celebrating the International Year of Youth: Youth as Leaders, Change Makers, and Connected Global Citizens. A detailed agenda for the gathering is under development, and we will be seeking ideas from participants, too. The event will take place July 23-29th at Education City, a large university campus developed by the Qatar Foundation under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah, wife of Qatars Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Education City is directly across the street from the office of our strategic partner and the primary funder of GCC, Reach Out to Asia. Please see this link for more details:http://www.myeducationcity.com. Housing for participants will be provided in a nearby youth hostel.
For more information please contactawells@mercycorps.organd read through the application.
Here is the application link:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JFHPP7H
We are accepting applications for theannual National GCC Leadership Summit, July 5-9thin Portland, OR.20 US GCC leaders will be accepted to attend the training, so be one of them, or send your friends. If you havent attended the summit apply now and meet your GCC peers from around the country. We are still accepting applications and preference goes to GCC leaders that havent attended.If you have attended encourage someone from your school or community to apply.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Hey Juniors, plan for college this summer!
NELA, the Northwest Education Loan Association, offers a free summer program for juniors that will help navigate the financial world of college and university. Click here for an application.
End of Semester Exhibition Info
Click here for the questions and guidelines for Exhibition creation.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Senior Update: Commencement and More!
This Friday is the last Senior Project Class! Come meet with Ken and the class of 2011 to get your cap, gown, and tassle, and learn about graduation logistics.
Senior and Alumni dinner is this Friday at 6:30 at Trillium. Seniors and alumni, come get fed! Please RSVP to Ken (email, phone, facebook, or send an owl) to confirm your spot.
Commencement is on Saturday (!) at PCC Cascade (N Albina and Killingsworth) in the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building Room 104. [I still have a few graduation announcements; if you need some last minute ones, let me know.] The ceremony starts at 2:00. Doors open to parents, friends and families at 1:45. Seniors must be there at 12:00 noon!
Senior and Alumni dinner is this Friday at 6:30 at Trillium. Seniors and alumni, come get fed! Please RSVP to Ken (email, phone, facebook, or send an owl) to confirm your spot.
Commencement is on Saturday (!) at PCC Cascade (N Albina and Killingsworth) in the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building Room 104. [I still have a few graduation announcements; if you need some last minute ones, let me know.] The ceremony starts at 2:00. Doors open to parents, friends and families at 1:45. Seniors must be there at 12:00 noon!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Hosting Iraqi Youth!
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR IRAQI YOUTH - JULY 22 – AUGUST 3
This summer the World Affairs Council and World Learning have the pleasure of bringing Iraqi high school students to Portland through the Iraqi Youth Leaders Exchange Program. They will be traveling with American high School students from St. Louis, Missouri. Attached you will find more information about this wonderful opportunity for Iraqi and American youth to get to know each other…person to person.
We are looking for Portland-area families with teenagers to host Iraqi and American participants in this program.
Hosting involves providing students a bed, breakfast and dinner most days, and transportation to and from our offices in downtown Portland.
Our goal is to pair the St. Louis students with one of their new Iraqi friends in a homestay . So we are hoping to have the good luck of finding host families with two available beds.
Our additional hope is that a willing host family will have a teenager so the Iraqi students can witness everyday life for American teens first hand.
Hosts and host siblings are invited to participate in program activities and events which will greatly enrich the experience for the whole family.
An Iraqi teacher and World Learning staff member will need home stays as well.
Although it is preferred that host families have a teenage in the home and can provide transportation, this is not a mandatory requirement. We will accept applications from any interested hosts. Please be aware that criminal background checks are conducted on all household members age 18 and over.
A fabulous Iraqi youth would love to be a part of your family this summer for two short weeks. Please send the attached host family application ASAP!
All my best,
Karen
Karen Ettinger
K-12 Education Director
World Affairs Council of Oregon
1200 SW Park Ave, FL 3, Portland, OR 97205
503.306.5270 | Cell 503.803.0439
karen@worldoregon.org
This summer the World Affairs Council and World Learning have the pleasure of bringing Iraqi high school students to Portland through the Iraqi Youth Leaders Exchange Program. They will be traveling with American high School students from St. Louis, Missouri. Attached you will find more information about this wonderful opportunity for Iraqi and American youth to get to know each other…person to person.
We are looking for Portland-area families with teenagers to host Iraqi and American participants in this program.
Hosting involves providing students a bed, breakfast and dinner most days, and transportation to and from our offices in downtown Portland.
Our goal is to pair the St. Louis students with one of their new Iraqi friends in a homestay . So we are hoping to have the good luck of finding host families with two available beds.
Our additional hope is that a willing host family will have a teenager so the Iraqi students can witness everyday life for American teens first hand.
Hosts and host siblings are invited to participate in program activities and events which will greatly enrich the experience for the whole family.
An Iraqi teacher and World Learning staff member will need home stays as well.
Although it is preferred that host families have a teenage in the home and can provide transportation, this is not a mandatory requirement. We will accept applications from any interested hosts. Please be aware that criminal background checks are conducted on all household members age 18 and over.
A fabulous Iraqi youth would love to be a part of your family this summer for two short weeks. Please send the attached host family application ASAP!
All my best,
Karen
Karen Ettinger
K-12 Education Director
World Affairs Council of Oregon
1200 SW Park Ave, FL 3, Portland, OR 97205
503.306.5270 | Cell 503.803.0439
karen@worldoregon.org
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Front Space Update
Hello Trillium Community,
As you may have noticed we have begun our work to finish up the beautiful wall around our front space. The two benches will get roofs and the wall will be getting a final coat of plaster.
Additionally two community members (Bruce Mulligan and Jon Molenkamp) are heading up the project to complete the gate with an artistic design so it can be closed and we can better secure the space.
We are looking for a few volunteers to help with this project. Anyone who would like with metal work and design are invited. You don't have to be an expert and kids may join in as well.
Additionally we are looking for some donations of rebar and metal rods for the gate itself. OR if you could give a cash donation that would be appreciated as well. Bruce and Jon are putting together a price sheet but are estimating a few hundred dollars worth of metal, welding wire and Argon gas.
If you can be part of this project in any way please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you very very much
Rob van Nood
Intermediate Advisor &
The head of last years gate project who is trying to help finish up the part project that never got completed.
As you may have noticed we have begun our work to finish up the beautiful wall around our front space. The two benches will get roofs and the wall will be getting a final coat of plaster.
Additionally two community members (Bruce Mulligan and Jon Molenkamp) are heading up the project to complete the gate with an artistic design so it can be closed and we can better secure the space.
We are looking for a few volunteers to help with this project. Anyone who would like with metal work and design are invited. You don't have to be an expert and kids may join in as well.
Additionally we are looking for some donations of rebar and metal rods for the gate itself. OR if you could give a cash donation that would be appreciated as well. Bruce and Jon are putting together a price sheet but are estimating a few hundred dollars worth of metal, welding wire and Argon gas.
If you can be part of this project in any way please let me know as soon as possible.
Thank you very very much
Rob van Nood
Intermediate Advisor &
The head of last years gate project who is trying to help finish up the part project that never got completed.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
All School Meeting Proposal
1) proposal -
I propose an all school talent show like we used to have. I think we should have two votes the first to decide whether or not it's happening and the second to decide whether it's a fundraiser or not.
My mom has talked to Kirk who has had past experience with Trillium talent shows and he says he will help out with it. My mom will also help out with organizing.
Some possible dates that don't have anything else on the calendar are the 8th or 9th of June. It would be from 5:30 till 8 p.m. in the courtyard.
We shall have a sign up sheet in the common space for the talent show. There will be room for 24 people. If more than that sign up we will have auditions. Auditions will be Friday the 27th of May directly after school .
We will put together a committee of staff and kids to organize the event, oversee auditions etc.
Parents will be encouraged to attend. No food will be provided.
2) How does this fit in constitution/bill of rights
Rights and responsibilities #1
3) How will the proposal be implemented and by whom?
A committee headed by me and my mom and Kirk will organize it.
4) estimate time needed for proposal
20 minutes
5) This is for the all school meeting
Thanks!
-Django, 4th grade, Sara's Advising.
I propose an all school talent show like we used to have. I think we should have two votes the first to decide whether or not it's happening and the second to decide whether it's a fundraiser or not.
My mom has talked to Kirk who has had past experience with Trillium talent shows and he says he will help out with it. My mom will also help out with organizing.
Some possible dates that don't have anything else on the calendar are the 8th or 9th of June. It would be from 5:30 till 8 p.m. in the courtyard.
We shall have a sign up sheet in the common space for the talent show. There will be room for 24 people. If more than that sign up we will have auditions. Auditions will be Friday the 27th of May directly after school .
We will put together a committee of staff and kids to organize the event, oversee auditions etc.
Parents will be encouraged to attend. No food will be provided.
2) How does this fit in constitution/bill of rights
Rights and responsibilities #1
3) How will the proposal be implemented and by whom?
A committee headed by me and my mom and Kirk will organize it.
4) estimate time needed for proposal
20 minutes
5) This is for the all school meeting
Thanks!
-Django, 4th grade, Sara's Advising.
Monday, May 09, 2011
More FREE Snowboarding!
The most excellent folks at Snowdays are taking us up again, THIS Saturday. This trip is for experienced snowboarders. Sign up sheet is on my classroom window.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Senior Update: Class this Friday!
Hi everyone,
There are a few important items to cover this Friday, and it is essential that the class of 2011 is present:
- We are fortunate to have Rebecca Bateman, lower school parent and professional photographer, take individual and group photos of the entire senior class this Friday at 10:00. Rebecca has done this in years past: her work is beautiful and we are fortunate to have her volunteer her valuable skills.
- We need to size graduation gowns.
- We will be planning Senior Project Night, which happens on Friday, May 13th.
- We will do some preparation for commencement, Saturday, June 4th.
Seniors, please make sure you are at Trillium by 9:30. If you are so willing, the pleasure of your company would be most celebrated at high school meeting, which starts at 9:00.
Best,
Ken
There are a few important items to cover this Friday, and it is essential that the class of 2011 is present:
- We are fortunate to have Rebecca Bateman, lower school parent and professional photographer, take individual and group photos of the entire senior class this Friday at 10:00. Rebecca has done this in years past: her work is beautiful and we are fortunate to have her volunteer her valuable skills.
- We need to size graduation gowns.
- We will be planning Senior Project Night, which happens on Friday, May 13th.
- We will do some preparation for commencement, Saturday, June 4th.
Seniors, please make sure you are at Trillium by 9:30. If you are so willing, the pleasure of your company would be most celebrated at high school meeting, which starts at 9:00.
Best,
Ken
Senior Update: Class this Friday!
Hi everyone,
There are a few important items to cover this Friday, and it is essential that the class of 2011 is present:
We are fortunate to have Rebecca Bateman, lower school parent and professional photographer, take individual and group photos of the entire senior class this Friday at 10:00. Rebecca has done this in years past: her work is beautiful and we are fortunate to have her volunteer her valuable skills.
- We need to size graduation gowns.
- We will be planning Senior Project Night, which happens on Friday, May 13th.
- We will do some preparation for commencement, Saturday, June 4th.
Seniors, please make sure you are at Trillium by 9:30. If you are so willing, the pleasure of your company would be most celebrated at high school meeting, which starts at 9:00.
Best,
Ken
There are a few important items to cover this Friday, and it is essential that the class of 2011 is present:
We are fortunate to have Rebecca Bateman, lower school parent and professional photographer, take individual and group photos of the entire senior class this Friday at 10:00. Rebecca has done this in years past: her work is beautiful and we are fortunate to have her volunteer her valuable skills.
- We need to size graduation gowns.
- We will be planning Senior Project Night, which happens on Friday, May 13th.
- We will do some preparation for commencement, Saturday, June 4th.
Seniors, please make sure you are at Trillium by 9:30. If you are so willing, the pleasure of your company would be most celebrated at high school meeting, which starts at 9:00.
Best,
Ken
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Taking Action on Climate Change
Climate Justice Portland
Updates, Action & Events!
___________________________________
Climate Justice will do some Movement Education at May meetings
1st and 3rd Mondays, May 9 & 23, 7-9pm, 2249 E Burnside
Climate Justice Portland will be hosting two opportunities to get down with Movement education -- come discuss and get educated about the ins and outs of climate change, Climate Justice and how Portland will be affected! If you are a new face, now is the time to come in.
Check out the materials for our self-education sessions. Readings & videos!
___________________________________
Are you a media maker or a video visionary?
Multnomah County is hosting a Climate Short Film Contest.
5 minutes or less about how climate change will impact Oregon. Deadline: June 10.
Want to enter? Got ideas? Come to the May 9th meeting or email cjcpdx@gmail.com and let's collaborate!
___________________________________
Fight against expansion of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) – No to HB 2700
The Oregon Legislature is voting on an Anti-Climate, Pro-LNG bill soon
Click here to send an email opposing HB 2700 to your State Senator TODAY!
For the third session in a row, a bill to change how state-issued wetland removal-fill permits are granted in Oregon is moving forward. This means LNG on a Fast Track through our communities! Soon, the State Senate Business, Transportation & Economic Development committee will vote on the amendment to exclude LNG-related pipelines from the current bill, HB 2700.
THIS IS AN UPHILL FIGHT, and we need to encourage our state senators to do the right thing against strong pressure from financial and fossil-fuels interests.
Click here to send an email opposing HB 2700 to your State Senator TODAY!
Learn more and take action!
__________________________________
Events
May 13, 10am -2pm, Portland State University Native American Student and Community Center
Stop the Tar Sands and the Heavy Haul Teach-In & Salmon Bake
We are tribal groups, environmentalists, and community members. We are protesting the use of the Columbia and Snake Rivers by big oil corporations to ship equipment upriver to Idaho where they will then drive the machinery up to the Alberta Tar Sands.
May 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St.
Climate Ethics and Equity Forum.
Updates, Action & Events!
___________________________________
Climate Justice will do some Movement Education at May meetings
1st and 3rd Mondays, May 9 & 23, 7-9pm, 2249 E Burnside
Climate Justice Portland will be hosting two opportunities to get down with Movement education -- come discuss and get educated about the ins and outs of climate change, Climate Justice and how Portland will be affected! If you are a new face, now is the time to come in.
Check out the materials for our self-education sessions. Readings & videos!
___________________________________
Are you a media maker or a video visionary?
Multnomah County is hosting a Climate Short Film Contest.
5 minutes or less about how climate change will impact Oregon. Deadline: June 10.
Want to enter? Got ideas? Come to the May 9th meeting or email cjcpdx@gmail.com and let's collaborate!
___________________________________
Fight against expansion of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) – No to HB 2700
The Oregon Legislature is voting on an Anti-Climate, Pro-LNG bill soon
Click here to send an email opposing HB 2700 to your State Senator TODAY!
For the third session in a row, a bill to change how state-issued wetland removal-fill permits are granted in Oregon is moving forward. This means LNG on a Fast Track through our communities! Soon, the State Senate Business, Transportation & Economic Development committee will vote on the amendment to exclude LNG-related pipelines from the current bill, HB 2700.
THIS IS AN UPHILL FIGHT, and we need to encourage our state senators to do the right thing against strong pressure from financial and fossil-fuels interests.
Click here to send an email opposing HB 2700 to your State Senator TODAY!
Learn more and take action!
__________________________________
Events
May 13, 10am -2pm, Portland State University Native American Student and Community Center
Stop the Tar Sands and the Heavy Haul Teach-In & Salmon Bake
We are tribal groups, environmentalists, and community members. We are protesting the use of the Columbia and Snake Rivers by big oil corporations to ship equipment upriver to Idaho where they will then drive the machinery up to the Alberta Tar Sands.
May 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson St.
Climate Ethics and Equity Forum.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
GCC: Iraqi Video Conference Prep
Hi all,
The big day is almost here. Our video conference with students from northern Iraq starts promptly at 7:00 in the morning this Tuesday the 3rd, down at the Action Center, 45 Southwest Ankeny Street. Students should arrive at the Action Center by 6:50 or meet Ken at the MAX station in front of Trillium by 6:25.
In order to be ready, all students must prepare to answer and ask a few questions. These questions have been generated by students (both here, and in Iraq), and student names have been assigned to the specific questions for which the student is responsible. If your name is next to a question, be prepared to both ask AND ANSWER that question.
Click here for the list of questions we will be ASKING.
Besides the questions on that sheet, there is one central question ALL students should be able to answer for the Iraqi students: What does rapid climate change mean to you, and what can you do to stop it?
Please thoroughly review your questions and prepare your answers ahead of time. We are ambassadors of Trillium, of the United States, and of Mercy Corps' Global Citizenry program. Let us be at our truest and best selves for this work.
Peace,
Ken
The big day is almost here. Our video conference with students from northern Iraq starts promptly at 7:00 in the morning this Tuesday the 3rd, down at the Action Center, 45 Southwest Ankeny Street. Students should arrive at the Action Center by 6:50 or meet Ken at the MAX station in front of Trillium by 6:25.
In order to be ready, all students must prepare to answer and ask a few questions. These questions have been generated by students (both here, and in Iraq), and student names have been assigned to the specific questions for which the student is responsible. If your name is next to a question, be prepared to both ask AND ANSWER that question.
Click here for the list of questions we will be ASKING.
Besides the questions on that sheet, there is one central question ALL students should be able to answer for the Iraqi students: What does rapid climate change mean to you, and what can you do to stop it?
Please thoroughly review your questions and prepare your answers ahead of time. We are ambassadors of Trillium, of the United States, and of Mercy Corps' Global Citizenry program. Let us be at our truest and best selves for this work.
Peace,
Ken
Friday, April 29, 2011
Midterm Report Cards and Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
Hi all,
Midterms came out today, so expect to see them arriving home soon. They make great fodder for a spring parent-teacher-student conference, which you can sign up for through clicking here.
Best,
Ken
Midterms came out today, so expect to see them arriving home soon. They make great fodder for a spring parent-teacher-student conference, which you can sign up for through clicking here.
Best,
Ken
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
FREE MONEY!: PCC Scholarship
The Future Connect Scholarship is an initiative of the Mayor's Office and Portland Community College to eliminate barriers to attending college while providing on-going support to help students once they get there (see overview for more details). I am hoping that you can help refer additional PPS students for this opportunity.
As you are aware, we have 200 scholarships available this fall at PCC. The initial application phase ended on March 31st, and we still have 20-40 slots available. We only had 18 students from PPS high schools apply plus another 42 students from Ed Options. Please work with the administration at Jefferson, Marshall, and Roosevelt plus affiliated Ed Options schools to get the word out.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Low income and/or 1st generation college
- Affiliated with a Summer Youth Connect partner (students at Jefferson, Marshall, and Roosevelt would qualify because those schools hosted Ninth Grade Counts program last summer plus many Ed Options schools are affiliated with SummerWorks)
- Graduating this year and planning to attend PCC in the fall
ACTION NEEDED
1) Encourage students to complete the 3-STEP application. The application is available online: www.pcc.edu/futureconnect
2) Help students who have started an application to complete it. (These students are highlighted in yellow on the attached spreadsheet.)
Let me know if I can be of assistance in your outreach. We will be accepting applications on a rolling admissions basis, so encourage students to APPLY TODAY!
Best,
-Reese
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reese Lord
Education Strategies Program Coordinator
Office of Mayor Sam Adams
City of Portland
1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Suite 340
Portland, OR 97204
P: 503-823-4027
E: reese.lord@portlandoregon.gov
W: mayorsamadams.com ( http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.html )
Check out our latest Education Progress Report ( http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.cfm?c=49520&a=330075 )
As you are aware, we have 200 scholarships available this fall at PCC. The initial application phase ended on March 31st, and we still have 20-40 slots available. We only had 18 students from PPS high schools apply plus another 42 students from Ed Options. Please work with the administration at Jefferson, Marshall, and Roosevelt plus affiliated Ed Options schools to get the word out.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Low income and/or 1st generation college
- Affiliated with a Summer Youth Connect partner (students at Jefferson, Marshall, and Roosevelt would qualify because those schools hosted Ninth Grade Counts program last summer plus many Ed Options schools are affiliated with SummerWorks)
- Graduating this year and planning to attend PCC in the fall
ACTION NEEDED
1) Encourage students to complete the 3-STEP application. The application is available online: www.pcc.edu/futureconnect
2) Help students who have started an application to complete it. (These students are highlighted in yellow on the attached spreadsheet.)
Let me know if I can be of assistance in your outreach. We will be accepting applications on a rolling admissions basis, so encourage students to APPLY TODAY!
Best,
-Reese
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reese Lord
Education Strategies Program Coordinator
Office of Mayor Sam Adams
City of Portland
1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Suite 340
Portland, OR 97204
P: 503-823-4027
E: reese.lord@portlandoregon.gov
W: mayorsamadams.com ( http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.html )
Check out our latest Education Progress Report ( http://www.portlandonline.com/mayor/index.cfm?c=49520&a=330075 )
Friday, April 22, 2011
Lunch Program Changes
Dear Trillium Families,
We have been working hard this year to get an amazing lunch program that serves hot, healthy food and pays for itself. Beth and Elizabeth have been dedicated and have work so hard. The trick is with the amount of reporting and compliance involved with being a National School Lunch Program with federal guidelines there is an incredible amount of labor that is required for the program. Try as hard as we have, we have not found a way to make it economically viable at this time.
We do believe in providing healthy lunch so after much number crunching and brainstorming we have come up with a option we feel will meet Trillium's needs. We will no longer be participating in the National School Lunch Program. We will have a morning snack and lunch to those who need it. It won't be fancy, but it will be FREE! It sounds crazy, but it actually will cost Trillium less money to offer a simple free lunch choice that requires minimal preparation and no administration. The preparation will be done by volunteers (let us know if you are interested in helping!) with the free Dave's Killer Bread we get on weekly basis.
If you are in need of a breakfast - think granola bar or a bagel and a piece of fruit in the morning. Or a PB&J, milk, and a piece of fruit for lunch there will be food available. Breakfast will be served Monday-Friday and Lunch will be served Monday-Thursday. We won't be charging for these options, however donations will be accepted to keep the food cost down. These changes will start on Monday, April 25th.
Thank you for your understanding-
Genevieve
We have been working hard this year to get an amazing lunch program that serves hot, healthy food and pays for itself. Beth and Elizabeth have been dedicated and have work so hard. The trick is with the amount of reporting and compliance involved with being a National School Lunch Program with federal guidelines there is an incredible amount of labor that is required for the program. Try as hard as we have, we have not found a way to make it economically viable at this time.
We do believe in providing healthy lunch so after much number crunching and brainstorming we have come up with a option we feel will meet Trillium's needs. We will no longer be participating in the National School Lunch Program. We will have a morning snack and lunch to those who need it. It won't be fancy, but it will be FREE! It sounds crazy, but it actually will cost Trillium less money to offer a simple free lunch choice that requires minimal preparation and no administration. The preparation will be done by volunteers (let us know if you are interested in helping!) with the free Dave's Killer Bread we get on weekly basis.
If you are in need of a breakfast - think granola bar or a bagel and a piece of fruit in the morning. Or a PB&J, milk, and a piece of fruit for lunch there will be food available. Breakfast will be served Monday-Friday and Lunch will be served Monday-Thursday. We won't be charging for these options, however donations will be accepted to keep the food cost down. These changes will start on Monday, April 25th.
Thank you for your understanding-
Genevieve
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