Weekly Newsletter 4/26/26


April 26, 2026
Students
The middle school science class created controlled light boxes to study how different types of light affect plant growth. Stay tuned for the results!
The middle school had a blast on their field trip to the Frye Museum of Art and the Museum of Bad Art!
High school students tackled real-world challenges using applied physics problem-solving!
Movie Night at Paramount Theater
Monday, April 27, 7:00 pm


Gen Norwood and Mari Johnson will be attending the 1926 silent fantasy film Faust at the Paramount Theater (911 Pine St., Seattle). Interested high school students are encouraged to join!




Parents are responsible for transporting and picking up students. For more information and to purchase tickets, [see this website](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdnr-FXvqbFOyVih38U1kk-0iT37w1fNa5RLjPZX-PAosfaQGH2EPFoB-1qsWK-nqFclHuvAtALmSPWmJQgMMG9P4qOT7pJzn2jOvPl5R0VNuJ_Me7RzflpmO9Oxeyhi5SfUkxO3OlhF-v1tiAFNJ2f1eAkmDFC50rEw==&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==).




Trillium Prom
Friday, May 29, 7:00-9:00 pm




We’re hosting a school dance for current 8th–12th graders at Trillium Academy! The Theater will be open with DJ Brain & Emma spinning music for dancing, along with food, colored lights, and lots of fun. The Community Room will feature a movie, and we’ll have a photo booth set up in the downstairs hallway.




There is no dress requirement; come as you are! That said, some students may choose to take this opportunity to dress more formally.




If your child would like to bring a non-Trillium guest, please complete the [guest form](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdnm-_pdZjSC0po9IJNhwVdNZkbGjBvinmUIdaE6MB8SvHHu03ePSuV_WiAIZLGHhfUhnmpskhB0kKC86cVh1-jrnVVIB7N98HHZtUhIrghl0Yl0jagMcg2ondKZm0R0FDGIN1FeqvQuL1-edgJ-ALXYGuTwJtDKzf8WZTm9IT5rVxaCXMi_1SvqAzodOFYvMZfaPFkI52qgtbvqzZ7Vk0bck=&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==) and send it to Gen Norwood at gen.norwood@trilliumacademy.org by May 15.




Entry is free, though donations are welcome to help cover the event's costs. Please be sure to reserve a ticket so we can plan attendance accordingly.
[Get Your Ticket](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdnr-FXvqbFOyV0oOMsDL5dLBJtbzGNVah3-ywueo2s-lxgkcabMmYMMcoaiWgUezJL6Gb5A4OTRNH4STSnbns7GEPmuK4YpSI7CBFi-Lo97DGCPLYLD5B9MVJ9W2FdiQn413Eb1Mun5kv8DJLF0yOJf5R9f_yYCxtjNT0yEwG-_K7&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==)
Trillium Graduation & Moving Up Ceremony
Tuesday, June 9, 1:00-2:00 pm




Please join us in celebrating the graduation and moving up of Trillium students on June 9 from 1-2 pm. The ceremony will be held at the Theatre Off Jackson. More details will be shared in the coming weeks!
































Extracurriculars
[Register](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdniJJM5M8_oCWGDh3XTq5lP1Q7bI49aWpjIhSNk2U-mmautpDaf4qWJt6L8aM8_D6kWyAmHBFxfLPr-08XWlCKe9itSNDZb0RKFrKkEkAnnSsIUjHf3q4tomoBPEPQpv9X8KaOIZGCsVlGh4cO4g1OYqqHAUzAlOrfrSSBcyJaVu9&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==)
 
Sunday Chess Club
May 3, 10, 17, 31; June 7




There's still time to sign up for one or several sessions of Chess Club with Coach Leo! This is an opportunity for students to learn about the game, develop skills and strategies, and connect with their peers. Chess Club is open to students in grades 5-12 from other area schools.




Taught by Dr. Leo Stefurak, the Chess Club will meet on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Classes are $35 a session—you can [sign up](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdngYWV-1ZTEpg9DkxWIy_cXukozTfS22WM7Qra_CR7pQFlyf4T5oDV6pf8VJSGC8vBaLWJtB5rJUMVCtEsvSC6sxWQ33TvMK046Vg6PYTUi7dvRlY3PAsEgPjmmdoVT2BrIhGqAwXCUXfmDjtZYvuCS8=&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==) for one or a few sessions at a time.




Note: The club will not meet on May 24 due to school breaks.
Summer Work Experience Opportunity




[Canopy Neurodiversity Foundation](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdnk448zKufc-ihrkdmBORVEuBtYtw16BgOgrTnysf5chnkK92f5GUvwQKtBikZtp0avl7g621g6V4ABB9LtG7JSLO-F7ZsKieVzesg5BDp4A4&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==) has a Summer Work Experience (SWE) program for individuals who are 15-21 years of age, and are autistic and/or have ADHD. They offer 2-8 week paid internships connecting neurodistinct youth with employers and participants receive dedicated workplace coaching. For more information, see the [interest survey link here](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdnk448zKufc-iec-aZZCHTUD-d3whac5R5Q0nbckv-S5K2_gykvJgrkvpOr-pygpwnlMpoFRHfro6xkdGsh7C3HjvcaFeDm8zc-Lxo_iXRiuXB7QbHALrvO4X7I-9akV4YpCRw_d4cWUvg4KFR3Sj7yP1s1eIe8egtCBIgsb2UdhoC910u9lFeN3CNMmhN7DMF8qvIOqzFtxRXbCYJdDFUGo=&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==).




Parents
Lost & Found




If your student is missing a jacket or water bottle... chances are we have it! Please help us with the reunification process by inspecting the lost and found located next to the front desk during one of the parent events next week or during pick-up/drop-off.








Parent Ed Series — Tech and 2e Kids: Updated Location
Wednesday, April 29, 8:15 - 9:15 am in the South Building, Room S4, and [on Zoom](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdngYWV-1ZTEpg2P3Gkm-2M64pAYbLaxuYd6TCSl2-aSIq1EBSarT8hzCgdQPdM8Fx0OZk3gfBKgyIE9W9-PfSmU67-wdUryo0V4l9mh8ca62dG8pbdIPi7K63v7g46qOlLWkj0Lq8ubuVVNrJt1UDYuCLnI1ExynWEhHOv9zzuFcU&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==)




Tech use is a common concern for our parents, and we are offering a new parent education and connection series in partnership with Daniel Oglivie, our part-time counselor who specializes in video gaming addiction. The first few sessions will include presentations on screen compulsion, tech use disorder vs. addiction, and Trillium's approach to mitigating tech issues. Later sessions will evolve based on the group's interests and needs, with a focus on collaborative discussion. [Click here to access the slides](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdnsnPwV5Awo3Sx49iz7MmBegS6UBhrhMlnpJ5SPnYjj0jjJAs1TunJa0syUsCCtjk14BKQwYA_QxD3ZMhzAI1sy46CfatNA3rPBBB7YhCffIQeslqv5Md_f5Oh-NdcPD8zrjh1RQ4A2FmQNyGNsnJgzdP6bd0M8hJB5onA9Kd9HFOtxfjHoBwrAYIYQAVvYZNgA==&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==).
Friday Family Gathering: Updated Location
Friday, May 1, 8:30-9:30 am in the South Building, Room S4




Start your morning with good coffee and even better company! Please join other Trillium parents and caregivers after drop-off for a relaxed time to chat and ease into the day.
Free tutoring session from Hampton Tutors


Hampton Tutors is offering a free 30-minute academic coaching session. They specialize in supporting students with a range of learning needs, including ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning differences. For more information, [visit their website](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdnr-FXvqbFOyViVd8HnS52QDEywocXsKO_H3NtHEMtprgy16PTKs-mhbPtYq3YpZiFfAmwgt5cWSXtkQZ292MI-3LtyOyand33XgoxD_3ZA-k&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==). Schedule your free session by calling them at 206-360-6072 or emailing them at hello@hamptontutors.com
Admissions
 
Open House for Prospective Families
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm




We expect to host 25 prospective families at the open house next weekend. Please continue to share our Open House with your friends and family who have expressed interest in Trillium Academy or may have a 2e kid! Below is a description and [a postcard invitation](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdngYWV-1ZTEpgwU5iUsDUOQVQ3h5L623bYRtw6NN4BGfAQyacjkobSYxYkcAPcwjQyK6PLr6DdvOC8vr1MwGJM9tw3-y7B42cDI46a62B47ebO2EHzeARQ35WPm3gLFUl4fCpikC-Cb9hXFiKwkmlIGR7vYsKigbO8hxS7xPHuGCQ2yVZokx91trw9s0AuJiZxd_Spd8IggCR5-MQXmBRPICektN9pfxZFo_NG7sa7h9yIQsw0t3tnjM=&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==) you can share with them.




Trillium Academy is hosting an Open House for prospective families on Saturday, May 2, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Parents and children are welcome. There will be opportunities to explore the school, meet with teachers, engage in classroom-related activities, talk with current parents, and hear from Megan McCall, Head of School. [Register here](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdngYWV-1ZTEpgViQaQ6n-TIX8qJt-FTdMutjW3CFZvk94CGLH75pmOYrsXw-wmCb0NKRHN0DMJFHo7CpcuaCEzey-ddtYwqPwDiMRvP-L-KcDadjXGG9dMCbCe5JjyAWcD0m7NVTse6b3WflXtuPQUFORyPG8M5qTLw==&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==).
Parent Resources
School Photos




Click the button below to view photos our teachers have taken in class, break time, and enrichment periods this month!
[April Photos](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdnk448zKufc-iCgY_YuoyYFQyrZGsyeERhJUYTMg6Igve9DkFVmUFMeVsEDqqRd7CVBnhKLOMlKdAoYGQf3U0uTYWGEAWIebJV2Imn7x2VvYIgrnnUbVMTjShd3p8WM5Pyg==&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==)
## Links & Resources




To view helpful resources like the carpool map, household directory, and Google calendar, navigate to [Toddle](https://ysm8sxhbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001vdgINJBXCf8HakhvMgnovZajvbqR0_GmvyBzXYCb1mzagwJaP8sdngTwXYzqvu9NKebCoK_EYZYMCcwH5pf1P1kaxnqECASUx68JIVa7aRMlujFLREoz6ifGBB7uM8rlQbdPSvFs96wC3h7-2BWtahtUe-ueJfFl&c=y5odcVxdXSbR6CbMNFlw3VxqpBp5GUPxw8iXBzjFUUa-sXyBzqtjIQ==&ch=IwK1nMbxpa9FVcMHk6UXSdawStOO2EXIbOBJPtcmsPPsXhwwOqOHZw==). Once logged in, click "School Policies and Resources" for an archive of documents and links.
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