October 27 - 31

Posted Date: 10/28/25 (2:00 PM)

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The Silver Trail Guide

So You Don't Get Lost!

October 27, 2025

An image with the text 'Message From The Principal' and school-related imagery.

Hi Miner Families!

Hi Silver Trail Families,

I wanted to take a moment to share a few important updates and upcoming events happening at Silver Trail:

Red Ribbon Week:

This week we’ll focus on healthy choices and being drug-free! See what we are talking about below.

Veterans Day Assembly (Nov. 11):

Limited seating available. Open first to our Veterans and their families. See RSVP below.

Update on Parent Parking:

Adjustments are still under review. Updated photo. Date TBD.

Yearbook Cover Contest:

The Yearbook Cover Contest is now open! Encourage your students to show their creativity and submit entries for consideration.

Fit for Fun:

Our annual Fit for Fun event is coming up soon!

Free Kuna Athletic Day:

Kuna Athletics is hosting a free community day for students! Details below.

With Miner Pride,

Principal Harding

A school poster announces Red Ribbon Week with daily themes and dates.

Red Ribbon Week is Coming!

This week, students will participate in lessons about the importance of making healthy choices and staying drug-free.

We also have dress-up days, mini lessons (see below) and pledges for both parents and students about making healthy choices (we will display those that are returned to us this week):

October 27 – Pajama Day: "Follow your dreams – stay drug-free!"
Discussion - What does it mean to be healthy and make safe choices and follow your dreams?
October 28 – Dress like a Teacher: "Be a leader, be drug-free!"
Discussion - How can friends and classmates help each other make good choices?
October 29 – Hat/Sports Day: "Put a cap on drugs & score a drug-free life!"
Discussion - How does making safe choices show respect for yourself and others?
October 30 – Wear Red Day: "Wear red, take a stand – be drug-free!"
Discussion - The benefits of healthy habits — nutrition, sleep, exercise, and avoiding harmful substances.
October 31 – Costumes or Orange Day: "Say 'Boo' to drugs!"
Recap of the week - Recap the week and share what students learned.

Save the Date - Veteran's Day Assembly - November 11

Dear Families,

I know I initially extended the offer to every family, but space is limited for our Veterans Day Assembly on November 11 @ 9:15, and we want to be sure to honor our family Veterans first. Filling out this form will give our Veterans a priority spot at the assembly and allow us the opportunity to honor them in our slideshow presentation for our students. It will be complete with music and the information that you provide in the link below.

We also want to welcome any available Veterans to attend and encourage them to wear their military garb if they would like to. The slideshow will be shared with families after the assembly.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and honor our Veterans!

Click here - RSVP your Veteran

New Parking Lot Traffic Pattern

We are simply waiting on a confirmed start date, but in the meantime, here is a look at what the final product will look like. Thank you for drawing your attention to the arrows and the red no parking area!

Program information for a Wahooz Family Fun Zone event, featuring cartoon children.

Fit for Fun

Fit for Fun activity logs went home in early October! This is a great way for your child to stay active and earn an unlimited 4-hour pass to Wahooz.

Directions: On the back of the activity log.
Due date: December 12
Tickets: Will be distributed in January once provided by Wahooz

If your child needs another log or you have questions, please contact Mr. Hoehne via ParentSquare or at Dhoehne@kunaschools.org

Have fun staying active!

The PAC Pulse - All Things Parent Advisory Committee

Our Parent Advisory Committee has officially been established! Thank you to the parents who are serving on this team and giving their time to help strengthen the home to school connection at Silver Trail.

At our first meeting, we reviewed our communication protocols and discussed upcoming events, including the Veterans Day Assembly, Parking Lots and Red Ribbon Week. We’re grateful for the thoughtful input and collaboration of our PAC members as we work together to support our students and school community.

You’ll find this PAC Pulse section in the newsletter each month with highlights from our discussions and topics.

Kuna Athletic Club

Free Kuna Athletic Club Day at Silver Trail!

We’re excited to share that Kuna Athletic Club is hosting a FREE Athletic Day right here at Silver Trail Elementary on Thursday, October 30!

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Come get active, try something new, and enjoy a great day of fitness and community!

An educational graphic with the word MINERS and the acronym TRAIL, with a mine cart and tools.

"Stay on the TRAIL"

At Silver Trail Elementary, we have schoolwide rules that apply everywhere students go—classroom, bathroom, hallway, cafeteria, playground, bus, and beyond. These expectations help create a safe, respectful, and positive learning environment for everyone.

We remind students to "Stay on the TRAIL" every day during announcements, using our TRAIL expectations:

T – Team Player
R – Respectful
A – Accountable
I – Integrity
L – Leadership

By following TRAIL expectations, our students are set up for success no matter where they are in our school community and earn TRAIL tickets for the school store when they get caught following the TRAIL.

November 4th - Election Day (No School)
November 11th - Veterans Day Assembly
November 14th - End of Trimester
November 24-28th - Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Silver Trail Elementary Website

Child Nutrition / Menu

Volunteers

School Calendar - 2025-26

Start & Release Times

Contact Us

Principal, Mr. Harding

tgharding@kunaschools.org

Vice Principal, Mrs. Bansemer

krbansemer@kunaschools.org

Silver Trail Elementary School

2950 W Mason Creek St, Meridian, ID 83642

Phone: (208) 472-9731