MINER BEE MESSENGER 10.18.24

Dear Families,

Parent-teacher conferences are one of the most important ways to stay actively engaged in your child’s education. As a principal, I encourage every parent or guardian to attend these meetings because they provide an opportunity to develop a complete picture of your child's growth—not just academically, but also socially and emotionally. Here are several key reasons why these conferences matter:

Teachers can give you insights beyond what grades or test scores show. They can discuss strengths, areas for improvement, and learning habits that impact your child’s success. You'll also have the chance to ask specific questions about your child’s classroom performance, learning style, or how they approach assignments.

Your child’s emotional well-being is just as important as academics. Conferences allow you to hear about how your child interacts with peers, manages emotions, and demonstrates behaviors like empathy, resilience, or self-discipline. These conversations can identify early signs of struggles such as stress, anxiety, or social challenges that might not surface at home.

Parent-teacher conferences foster collaboration. When parents and teachers work as a team, students receive consistent support from both sides. Teachers may offer helpful strategies or resources you can use at home, while you can share information about any personal situations (like a recent move or family change) that might affect your child's behavior or learning.

Conferences are an opportunity to set clear, achievable goals for your child. These can be academic, such as improving reading comprehension, or social-emotional, such as developing positive friendships. By staying aligned with the teacher, you’ll know how to track your child’s progress toward these goals throughout the year.

When children see that their parents are actively involved in their education, it reinforces the importance of learning. Attending conferences sends a powerful message to your child that you value their efforts, care about their progress, and are willing to partner with their teachers to help them thrive.

Parent-teacher conferences are about more than just a progress report—they’re about building relationships, sharing insights, and working together to create the best possible learning environment for your child. Your participation plays a key role in ensuring your child’s success both inside and outside the classroom.

We look forward to seeing you next week and partnering with you on your child’s educational journey!

Monday, October 21st Parent Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, October 22nd Extra Day for 2nd Grade DI Conferences

Thursday, October 24th Extra Day for Kindergarten DI Conferences

Friday, October 25th Extra Day for 1st Grade DI Conferences

Warm Regards,

Kelly Treinen

Principal

Winter PE Scholarship Fund, please click here.

Please click on this link for more information about the 3 items listed above.

If you would like assistance filling out the Winter PE Scholarship Application or help with Telski registration, please come to TMHS on October 21st from 9am – 3pm. A representative from Telski will be available, as will Jaime Stewart and Spanish translators.

 

Winter PE Scholarship Application deadline is October 25th.

This week we’d like to thank Pinhead for partnering with Telluride Academy and providing our students with a Winter PE program . We appreciate you!

Jaime Stewart

TMHS Athletic Asst.

970.369.7131

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun at our annual Halloween Fest on Wednesday, October 30th from 4-7 PM in the High School Cafeteria! There will be a haunted house, cake walk, exciting games, and crafts for all ages. This is a family-friendly event you won’t want to miss! Come in costume and join us for a frightfully fun time! 👻

Our 1st Annual Halloween Fest is quickly approaching on Wednesday, October 30th from 4–7 PM at the High School Cafeteria. To make this event a spooktacular success, we need your help to make this event great!

We are seeking volunteers to assist with:

You can sign up to volunteer using the QR code on the flyer or the Sign Up Genius links below. Your participation is crucial in bringing this exciting event to life for our students and community. If you can help in any way, please contact us at [contact information].

Thank you for your support, and let's make this the best Halloween Fest yet! 👻

Volunteer Link for Set-Up- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4BABAD22ABF58-51872223-halloween#/

Volunteer Link for Event Stations-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4BABAD22ABF58-51873102-halloween#/

Volunteer Link for Cake Walk Donations- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4BABAD22ABF58-51872895-cake#/

Tuesday, October 22nd:

If your student missed the first photo day, use the link below to order photos. If your kiddo wants retakes, he/she must bring the photos you do not want to school on the 29th and give them to the photographer. A new photo will then be taken and same package applied. Please use link below to order class group photos.

PS: the individual photos have not arrived as of today. ~ Stay tuned

October 18: Trimester 1 ends – Half Day of School for Students

October 21: Parent Teacher Conferences – No School for Students

October 22: BOE Work Session 3:30 pm Bridal Veil Conference Room/Zoom info can be found here

October 22: BOE Monthly Meeting 5:15 pm Bridal Veil Conference Room/Zoom info can be found here

October 24: KOTO Access 4 pm

October 28: TES Literacy Night @ WPL 5:00 pm

October 28: District Accountability 5:15 pm Bridal Veil Conference Room/Zoom info can be found here

October 29: Photo Retake Day/Class pictures

October 30: Halloween Haunted House Sponsored by TEF 4-7 pm

October 31: Halloween Parade at1:30 pm

A workshop to build a deeper understanding of grief, our own and that held by others. Come be a part of an intimate evening where we will talk about the ways in which grief can teach us more about ourselves. Learn how to understand your own needs in times of grief and ways to be there for grieving friends and family. Allison will offer tools and language that both support one's own grief as well as others'. Come with an open heart and soul and allow the rawness and ‘realness’ of grief to hold us all.