Author Archives: Elizabeth

Monday Message 5/20

May 20, 2019

Dear Trinity Families and Friends,

This week our eighth grade students will make their final recessional down the center aisle of the church. They will be surrounded by many classmates who have been looking up to them for years now saying “goodbye and good luck.”

“Love one another” is a day-to-day occurrence on this campus. Our students are ingrained with this motto to carry with them throughout the summer months and beyond. Words do sink in. Prayers are for ever-widening circles of others — family, friends, neighbors, church, nation, world, poor, sick, and those in any type of trouble. In the words of Saint Francis, we are reminded daily at school, “It is in giving that we receive.”

Singing in chapel together has immediate positive physical benefits; it calms, spreads oxygen in the body, elevates the mood — the melody locks in the memory of the words. The words offer joy, wonder, and consolation. Children of all faiths are welcomed at Trinity, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Sikh, Christian, Muslim, Methodist, Mormon, Roman Catholic, non-denominational — all have attended Trinity and participated in chapel. Trinity, as a school, is exceptional in offering this daily experience and our students know that they are loved.

God Bless the Class of 2019. Go in peace to know, love and serve the Lord.

Isabella Carlin Alvarado
Ethan Scott Caesar
Amber Reese Claunch
Katarina Ruth Collins
Emily Nicole Cook
Nathan Cole Fiegel
Austin Nicholas Gabriel
Nicolo Salvatore Garofalo
Elliot Paul Garza
Shaifer Laine Goalen
Ariel Francesca Golan
Rebecca Alexander Jaworski
Jacob Andrew LaForte
Kari Mahealani Nance
Joseph Anthony Pena
Alen Maxim Skormin
Asia Keira Suayan
Colin Andres Thomas
Haylie Michelle Wisner
Hideaki Yamamoto

With warm regards,

Mark J. Ravelli

 

Mark Ravelli / Head of School

Trinity Episcopal School

720 Tremont Street Galveston, TX 77550

409.765.9391 https://tesgalv.org

Week At A Glance 8/23/19

 

SAVE THE DATE: PTO BACK TO SCHOOL LUAU!

Friday, September 13th       5:30-6:00   Lower & Middle School Classroom Visits

6:00-7:30    Pizza & Le’ale’a (fun!) for PK2-8th Students and Families at the Lower School Playground

 

LOVE YOUR TEACHER LUNCH SIGN-UP!

Volunteer to participate for one or more Lunch Times to give every K-8th grade teacher the opportunity to meet and eat together once a month.  There are only 9 days in the entire school year to sign up for, so don’t delay!!  Volunteers must be certified in Safeguarding God’s Children.  CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

 

VOLUNTEER REMINDER

All parent volunteers must be currently certified in Safeguarding God’s Children.  Certification is valid for 5 years. The deadline for signing up for our September 5th Training is Wednesday, August 28th.  If you need to get certified, or if you have any questions about the expiration of a previous certification, please email Rachel Brown at rbrown@tesgalv.org.  Thank you!

 

KELEMEN’S STUDY STUDIO

Trinity’s awesome in-house tutor, Debbie Kelemen, offers personalized, private tutoring sessions for TES students. She specializes in reading comprehension, math skills, study skills, and enrichment.  Limited slots available! Please contact Mrs. Kelemen at 409-256-3048 or dlk1954@sbcglobal.net to reserve your place.

 

TAE KWON DO LESSONS

Renowned Martial Arts instructor, Master Robles, will be returning to Trinity for after-school classes beginning Wednesday, September 4 (continuing Sept. 11, 18, 25) from 3:00-3:45 p.m. in the MAC.  Cost is $50 total or $15/session. Please make checks payable to TES and contact Coach Johnson with questions: jjohnson@tesgalv.org

 

 A BOX TOP A DAY SENDS 10¢ OUR WAY!

Who collected the most Box Tops this summer?  Send them to school by Spirit Day, September 6, and the classroom competitions will kick off!  The Beginning School winner will be awarded with a special picnic and Lower and Middle School will get a FREE DRESS DAY!  A flyer about the new digital Box Tops is attached and will also be sent home next Friday.  For this school year, the digital Box Tops you collect will be tallied at the end of the school year, but the clips will still be collected monthly.  More details coming soon… – Kristin O’Rourke, Box Top Coordinator (txkns17@aol.com)

 

ANNUAL FUND

Trinity Episcopal School is proud to celebrate 67 years of excellence in education.  Last year’s Annual Fund Campaign, “A Sense of Belonging,” set the record for the highest level of participation among families and the highest dollar amount raised in school history.  Each year, we count on the Annual Fund to help make a positive difference for our students.  Our goal this year is to have 100% participation from current parents, Trustees and faculty!  CLICK HERE to make a donation or learn more about Annual Fund.
AUGUST 26th – 30th
…………………….MONDAY the 26th
Return Volunteer Opportunity Forms

TUESDAY the 27th
Chapel Dress – Green Shirt

WEDNESDAY the 28th
TMS Sports: soccer practice

THURSDAY the 29th
Chapel Dress – Jumpers/Plaid Skirt, Oxford Shirts, Boy’s Tie

FRIDAY the 30th

Green Folders Come Home

WEEKEND:

No school on Monday, the 2nd,

in observance of Labor Day

 

 BEGINNING SCHOOL
………………PTO Back to School Bash: There will not be classroom visits for the Beginning School. Join us from 6:00-7:30 pm for Pizza and fun on the Lower School Playground.

LOWER SCHOOL
………………..

MORNING CARPOOL: Enter the carpool line from the north on 22nd Street before turning right on Ball Street. Please do not cut other parents off by turning from the southbound lane on 22nd. For a map, please click here.

MORNING WALK-UP to GLASS DOORS: Please release your child to Trinity Staff at the glass doors. He/she will be welcomed and escorted safely to class.

MIDDLE SCHOOL
……………….

Please be sure all required forms are complete and turned in as soon as possible. Thank you!

ATHLETICS
……………….

Turn out to support our Lady Chargers as they take on Odyssey starting at 4 pm on Tuesday the 27th. CLICK HERE to view the full fall athletic calendar.  Go Chargers!

S.P.A.R.Q. TRAINING

Coach Johnson will be hosting a SPARQ camp for all students interested in working with Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, and Quickness.  Grades K-8 are welcome.  Sessions will be 3-4 p.m. on FRIDAYS.  All participating students will join the Extended Day group at 3:00 p.m. dismissal and will go with Coach Johnson from there.  Pick up your student at 4:00 p.m. in the MAC with Extended Day.  It will be a FUN experience regardless of age with a variety of drills!

Session Dates: September 6, 13, 20, 27

Cost: $35 total or $10/session.  Please make payment to TES and reference SPARQ training.  Contact Coach Johnson for questions: jjohnson@tesgalv.org.  CLICK HERE to sign up.

 
 AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

 

 August 15 – Kelly Schwab, MJF Learning Lab 

 

August 17 – Francie Buergler, Kindergarten

 

August 18 – Jena Krinock, 2nd Grade

 

August 28 – Elizabeth Scoggin, PK4

*******

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” – Mark 10:45

 

 

   

Monday Message 5-13

May 13, 2019

Dear Families and Friends of Trinity,

My only regret at this year’s May Fête was not snapping a few pictures from my point of view of the event. I was so blessed to see all the smiling faces of the parents and friends of Trinity. The songs and dances were spectacular! We celebrated our fifth grade students, who will soon be in Middle School. Furthermore, additional important milestones are upon us as our eighth grade students move on to High School and our Beginning School students will soon be school age – this year is quickly coming to a close.

In our May Fête salute to Broadway, one song in particular brought back memories for me, “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” from Annie. As the long summer days approach, it is good to be looking for activities and programs that ensure our children are productively entertained. During my children’s growing up years, I experienced many moments of frustration with getting them to clean their bedrooms in the summer.  Below are some tips that will help ease your pain throughout the summer months as children spend time at home.

Peacefulness: Remind yourself: What is the worst thing that can happen if my child does not clean their room? Then take a deep breath. Communicate and set expectations: Warn your children about the consequences of a messy room and assure them that you have complete confidence in their ability to keep things tidy now that they are a year older. Then let nature takes its course. Refuse to rescue their dirty laundry and replace any toys that have now been lost. Soon enough their room will get cleaned, and lessons will be learned.

Organization: When the dirty socks and Legos become intertwined; state things in a way that is positive and makes sense at their level. “When your room is organized then you can play. I am doing laundry and need your help to add a few more things to make a full load.” (My children would give me clean clothes!) To solve this problem, I helped them understand by making them a part of the laundry process. They put away the clean clothes immediately, and they eventually learned how to work the laundry machines (age 10).

Give them ownership: We do not have 100% control of anyone, but we do have 100% control of ourselves. Keep the yelling at bay by deciding before the fact that you will not argue with your child whenever the mess gets out of control. An if-then statement works well like; “If your room is not cleaned by Friday at noon, then any toys or clothes will be cleaned up by me and donated.” Wait a week and see if they are looking for their favorite jeans and use this opportunity to share the importance of ownership and participation in problem-solving.

It is my hope that by putting some of these strategies to practice, you and your children will continue to have those wonderful smiles all summer that I witnessed during May Fête. This is your summer too and allowing your children to become more responsible will help you both in the long term.

With warm regards,

Mark J. Ravelli

 

Mark Ravelli / Head of School

Trinity Episcopal School

720 Tremont Street Galveston, TX 77550

409.765.9391 https://tesgalv.org

 

Week At A Glance 5/10/19

Trinity Logo

WEEK AT A GLANCE
………………..
NEWS YOU CAN USE
……………….. 

TRINITY TEACHERS ARE THE BEST!

We are so grateful to each and every one of you who helped make this year’s Teacher Appreciation Week so amazing.  A SPECIAL THANK YOU to our event chair, Mrs. Lynsey Ginsberg, for pulling it all together!

 

5th grade teacher Mrs. Janice Brown was the winner of the VIP Astros Game package door prize at our teacher luncheon provided courtesy of the Ortiz Family!

GALVESTON’S TOP 50 AWARD RECIPIENTS FROM TRINITY

In 1977, the Galveston Academic Excellence Booster Club created the Top 50 Awards in order to recognize outstanding students in local schools, both public and private. On Tuesday, May 14th, the club will honor these exceptional young students who have achieved excellence in academics. Representing Trinity Episcopal School is 5th grader, Claire Garcia, who nominated Kelly Shaffner as her most influential teacher; and 8th grader, Austin Gabriel, who nominated Donna Cucco as his most influential teacher.

ENROLLMENT 

If you have not yet submitted your child’s enrollment contract for next year and are still interested in a spot for the 2019-2020 school year, please contact the Admission Office as soon as possible. Thank you – Chloe Knauer 

5th GRADE WALK-A-THON

Fellowship, friendship, fitness, fun, faith, and family – fifth grade touches the sky with their Sky’s the Limit Walk-A-Thon!!

BOX TOPS!

Our Box Top collection for the Spring competition has been counted! CONGRATULATIONS to these winners: 

Beginning School – Scoggin – 84

Lower School – Wisner – 543

Middle School – Wheeler 199 AND Charpentier – 201 

Their class will soon be enjoying a picnic on the beautiful Garth. It was a close race though, so great job to everyone! The entire third grade deserves a shout out. They raised almost as much as the entire lower school put together. 911 vs 1,164. 

Keep up the good work all SUMMER long! Your contributions help the school greatly. 

Box Top Committee, Kristin O’Rourke and LaDale Rein

 

2019 CAMP INVENTION: June 17th-21st

Grades K-6th: as Campers & 7th-9th: as Leaders in Training

SIGN UP ONLINE NOW FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

Secure your spot today and save $15 with promo code: PLAY15FLYER (discount expires TODAY, May 10th). Register at www.invent.org/camp or 800-968-4332. The camp fee is $245 (before discount), and is held from 9:00-3:30 pm; Extended Care is available to 5:00 pm. See flyer attached for details. Contact Elizabeth Brown at ebrown@tesgalv.org with questions.

*Note: 7th-9th grade kids that sign up as Leaders in Training only pay $145

FINE ARTS SHOWCASE: MOODY ACTIVITY CENTER on May 16th

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a wonderful evening showcasing Trinity’s Fine Arts! To be held in the Moody Activity Center on May 16th from 5:00-7:00 pm.

SUMMER TUTORING

If your child needs a review of math skills, reading skills, or wants to get a jump start for next year, consider summer tutoring with Mrs. Debbie Kelemen. Limited space is available. Contact Mrs. Kelemen at 409-256-3048 for details.

2019 BEGINNING SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY 

We are looking for energic and experienced help for our June & July summer camp.  Qualified applicants can reach out to me through email if interested.   Please contact Rachel Brown with questions: rbrown@tesgalv.org

  

ANNUAL FUND

Click HERE to donate to the Annual Fund through Paypal. 

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST RECENTLY UPDATED MASTER CALENDAR

Off to May Fete! Hope to see you on the Garth!

 

May 13th-17th

………………

 

MONDAY the 13th

Return Friday Folders

Beginning School Splash Day: 10:00 am

 

TUESDAY the 14th

Chapel Dress – Green Shirt

3rd Grade Field Trip

 

WEDNESDAY the 15th

Citizenship Breakfast @ 7:30 am

Choir Practice 3:00-4:15

 

THURSDAY the 16th

Fine Arts Showcase: MAC 5:00-7:00

 

FRIDAY the 17th

4th Grade Living History Museum

LAST S.P.A.R.Q. 3:00-4:00 pm MAC

 

 

WEEKEND:

Enjoy!

 

 

MAY IMPORTANT DATES: 

May 13th: Beginning School Splash Day

May 14th: Last Chapel

May 15th: Citizenship Breakfast

May 16th: Fine Arts Showcase

May 21st: Green & Gold Games

May 22nd: PK4 Moving Up, Honors Day & Talent Show

May 23rd: Last Day Of School, Noon Dismissal

May 24th: Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

 

 BEGINNING SCHOOL
………………

Due to rain our Splash Day has been postponed till Monday, May 13th at 10:00 on the Trinity Soccer Field.  Please send your child to school in their bathing suit, sunscreen already applied, shoes that can get wet and a towel labeled with their name.  Please pack a full set of clothes to change into after our fun; shirt, shorts, undergarments, tennis shoes, and socks.  Parents are invited to join in on the fun, meet us at Beginning School at 9:50 am.  A big thanks to PTO for providing Ben & Jerry’s ice cream sandwiches. 

 

LOWER SCHOOL
……………….

Have a great week!

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL
……………….  

Middle School Exams begin on May 16th.

  

  

ATHLETICS
………………. 

S.P.A.R.Q. TRAINING

Coach Johnson will be hosting a SPARQ Camp for students interested in working with Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, and Quickness. Grades K-8 are welcome.

Sessions will be 3-4 pm on FRIDAYS. All participating students will join the Extended Day group at 3:00 pm dismissal and will go with Coach Johnson from there.  Pick up your student at 4:00 pm in the MAC with Extended Day.

It will be a FUN experience regardless of age with a variety of drills!

Last Session Date: 5/17

COST:  $10 per session. Please make payment to TES and reference SPARQ Training.

Contact Coach Johnson with questions: jjohnson@tesgalv.org 

CLICK HERE: http://bit.ly/TESactivitiesForm to sign-up 

 
 

 

MAY & JUNE BIRTHDAYS 

May 4th – Stacy Wisner, 3rd Grade Teacher

May 12th – Stephanie Frye, Director of Student Life

May 12th – Roland Mora, Maintenance

May 18th – Anne Charpentier, Middle School Teacher, Literature

May 20th – Ruben Rincon, Spanish Teacher

May 30th – Chloe Knauer, Director of Advancement & Admission

June 5th – John Wheeler, Middle Teacher, Math

June 6th – Monica Hays, PK2 Aide

 

TRINITY TRIVIA

It’s almost summer time and lots of people will be heading to the beach! Sharks are common in Galveston’s coastal waters, but shark attacks are rare.  Can you guess how many unprovoked shark attacks have been documented off the Galveston coast from 1911-2014?

 

LAST WEEK: Eaton Chapel was designed by Nicholas J. Clayton in 1882.

 

*******

 

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
Trinity Logo Facebook Instagram Twitter

Monday Message 5/6

May 6, 2019

Dear Families and Friends of Trinity,

Summertime is growing near. Many parents continue to work full-time jobs over the summer months and are looking for activities to provide enriching entertainment for their children. For children, unstructured time is important; however, it is also important to keep those skills of reading, science and math from getting rusty. When it comes to reading, the path to proficiency can be long and winding for some students, and this skill must continue to be practiced over the summer months. Problem-solving and science skills can be enhanced over the summer with fun activities designed to stimulate the mind in new ways that do not feel like schoolwork.

Trinity offers two summer camp programs that deliver tons of fun, educational enrichment activities to keep our children’s minds sharp while providing parents with peace of mind and quality childcare during the summer months.

Beginning School Summer Camp is available for ages 2 (by June 1st) through students entering 2nd grade. There are two sessions: June 5-28 & July 1-26. This camp offers wonderful child-centered activities and lots of fun field trips. See the attached flyer for more details. Sign up online: http://bit.ly/2019TES_Summer

Camp Invention is another long-standing tradition here at Trinity. Utilizing an exciting STEM-oriented curriculum, this camp encourages problem-solving, innovation, entrepreneurship, and persistence through the invention process. Your kids will learn the secret powers of collaboration, confidence, and creativity while they participate in hands-on activities. Camp Invention is available for children entering grades K-6th. Interested in signing up your older kids? 7th-9th graders are encouraged to join in on the fun as Leaders In Training. Camp dates: June 17-21. See attached flyer for more information. Sign up online: http://bit.ly/2019CampInvention

Trinity camps fill up quickly, sign up now and enjoy a summer schedule full of enriching adventures that keep those school-skills sharp.

With Warm Regards,

Mark J. Ravelli

 

Mark Ravelli / Head of School

Trinity Episcopal School

720 Tremont Street Galveston, TX 77550

409.765.9391 https://tesgalv.org

Week At A Glance 5/3/19

Trinity Logo

WEEK AT A GLANCE
………………..
NEWS YOU CAN USE
……………….. 

 REDEDICATION OF EATON MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Please come to the Rededication of the 1881 Eaton Memorial Chapel of Trinity Episcopal Church! Sunday, May 5th, 5:00-7:00pm. Bishop Hector Monterroso officiating. Family Fun Celebration on theGarth! BBQ Picnic Dinner, Snow Cone Truck, Face Painting & Balloons! Come see the TES Cheerleaders & Choir! Bring lawn chairs & blankets. All are invited!

ENROLLMENT 

If you have not yet submitted your child’s enrollment contract for next year and are still interested in a spot for the 2019-2020 school year, please contact the Admission Office as soon as possible. Thank you – Chloe Knauer 

ST. VINCENT’S HOUSE DONATIONS NEEDED

We have received another request for items to support St. Vincent’s House – we are asking families to donate gently or even vigorously used (but clean!) duffle bags, backpacks, and lunch kits for the people of St. Vincent’s House. Please make sure there are no holes and that the zippers work. Donations will be accepted at Lower School and Middle School and collected until Monday, May 6th. 

 

2019 CAMP INVENTION: June 17th-21st

Grades K-6th: as Campers & 7th-9th: as Leaders in Training

SIGN UP ONLINE NOW FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

Secure your spot today and save $15 with promo code: PLAY15FLYER (discount expires May 10th). Register at www.invent.org/camp or 800-968-4332. The camp fee is $245 (before discount), and is held from 9:00-3:30 pm; Extended Care is available to 5:30 pm. See flyer attached for details. Contact Elizabeth Brown at ebrown@tesgalv.org with questions.

*Note: 7th-9th grade kids that sign up as Leaders in Training only pay $145

FINE ARTS SHOWCASE: MOODY ACTIVITY CENTER on May 16th

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a wonderful evening showcasing Trinity’s Fine Arts! To be held in the Moody Activity Center on May 16th from 5:00-7:00 pm.

SUMMER TUTORING

If your child needs a review of math skills, reading skills, or wants to get a jump start for next year, consider summer tutoring with Mrs. Debbie Kelemen. Limited space is available. Contact Mrs. Kelemen at 409-256-3048 for details.

2019 BEGINNING SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP IS ALMOST FULL! 

We have part-time spots available in the PK2 and K-1st sections.  We are looking forward to a fun and exciting summer!!! Click here: http://bit.ly/2019TES_Summer to register for the 2019 Summer Camp for PK2-2nd graders. We are also looking for energic and experienced help for our summer camp.  Qualified applicants can reach out to me through email if interested.   Please contact Rachel Brown with questions: rbrown@tesgalv.org

YEARBOOK SALES – BUY NOW!

The Trinity Eighth Grade Yearbook Staff announces the official opening of sales for our 2018-2019 Trinity Episcopal School Yearbook. Sales this year will be conducted online at www.balfour.com/yearbooks  Once at the website, enter our school zip code: 77550, and then scroll to find our school name.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS: We need your help!  Please help us by taking those photos you have accumulated on your phone and uploading them to the Trinity Yearbook Balfour Site. This is a way to make sure all that you do this year is covered in our yearbook. The simple instructions are on the attachment.  Thank you so much for helping and for all you do! – Theresa Pistone  

ANNUAL FUND

Click HERE to donate to the Annual Fund through Paypal. 

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST RECENTLY UPDATED MASTER CALENDAR

Off to May Fete! Hope to see you on the Garth!

 
May 6th-10th

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
…………………….

 

MONDAY the 6th

Return Friday Folders

1st grade Field Trip

Cheer Clinic 3:00 pm

Athletic Banquet 6:00 pm

 

TUESDAY the 7th

Chapel Dress – Green Shirt

Last Compudopt: 3:45-5:00 pm

Cheer Clinic 3:00 pm

 

WEDNESDAY the 8th

Choir Practice 3:00-4:15

Cheer Clinic 3:00 pm

 

THURSDAY the 9th

Beginning School Muffins with Mom

Chapel Dress – Jumpers/Plaid Skirt, Oxford Shirts, Boy’s Tie

Last: LOVE YOUR TEACHER LUNCH

Cheer Clinic 3:00 pm

Last Club Invention: 3:00-4:30 pm Cafeteria

 

FRIDAY the 10th

Beginning School Splash Day 10:00 am

Cheer Tryouts 3:00 pm

S.P.A.R.Q. 3:00-4:00 pm MAC

 

 

WEEKEND:

Enjoy!

 

 

MAY IMPORTANT DATES: 

May 6-10th: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6th: Athletics Banquet

May 9th: Beginning School Muffins with Mom

May 10th: Beginning School Splash Day

May 14th: Last Chapel

May 15th: Citizenship Breakfast

May 16th: Fine Arts Showcase

May 21st: Green & Gold Games

May 22nd: PK4 Moving Up, Honors Day & Talent Show

May 23rd: Last Day Of School, Noon Dismissal

May 24th: Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

 

 BEGINNING SCHOOL
………………

Thursday, May 9th from drop-off till 8:30 am, Beginning School moms are invited to come in and enjoy some muffins with your sweet kiddos to celebrate Mother’s Day.

On Friday, May 10th Beginning School will have our Splash Day at 10:00 on the Trinity Soccer Field.  Please send your child to school in their bathing suit, sunscreen already applied, shoes that can get wet and a towel labeled with their name.  Please pack a full set of clothes to change into after our fun; shirt, shorts, undergarments, tennis shoes, and socks.  Parents are invited to join in on the fun, meet us at Beginning School at 9:50 am.  A big thanks to PTO for providing Ben & Jerry’s ice cream sandwiches. 

 

LOWER SCHOOL
……………….

Bring gently used duffle bags, backpacks and lunch kits to donate to St. Vincent’s House by May 6th.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL
……………….  

Bring gently used duffle bags, backpacks and lunch kits to donate to St. Vincent’s House by May 6th.

  

  

ATHLETICS
………………. 

CHEER TRYOUTS for 2019-20 6th-8th Graders

April 25th at 3:30 pm in Mrs. Wisner’s room: Parent meeting

May 6-9th 3:15-4:30: Mandatory Cheer Clinic

May 10th beginning at 3:30 pm: Cheer Tryouts

See details on the attached flyer. Contact sfrye@tesgalv.org with questions. 

S.P.A.R.Q. TRAINING

Coach Johnson will be hosting a SPARQ Camp for students interested in working with Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, and Quickness. Grades K-8 are welcome.

Sessions will be 3-4 pm on FRIDAYS. All participating students will join the Extended Day group at 3:00 pm dismissal and will go with Coach Johnson from there.  Pick up your student at 4:00 pm in the MAC with Extended Day.

It will be a FUN experience regardless of age with a variety of drills!

Session Dates: 4/26, 5/10, 5/17

COST:  $10 per session. Please make payment to TES and reference SPARQ Training.

Contact Coach Johnson with questions: jjohnson@tesgalv.org 

CLICK HERE: http://bit.ly/TESactivitiesForm to sign-up 

 
 

 

MAY & JUNE BIRTHDAYS 

May 4th – Stacy Wisner, 3rd Grade Teacher

May 12th – Stephanie Frye, Director of Student Life

May 12th – Roland Mora, Maintenance

May 18th – Anne Charpentier, Middle School Teacher, Literature

May 20th – Ruben Rincon, Spanish Teacher

May 30th – Chloe Knauer, Director of Advancement & Admission

June 5th – John Wheeler, Middle Teacher, Math

June 6th – Monica Hays, PK2 Aide

 

TRINITY TRIVIA

Who designed Eaton Chapel and when was it built?

 

LAST WEEK: The word “fête” means CELEBRATION!

 

*******

 

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
Trinity Logo Facebook Instagram Twitter

Monday Message 4/29

April 29, 2019

Dear Families and Friends of Trinity,

One of the many questions I have been asked in the last few weeks was, “How do I help my child with test anxiety?” Even if your child is performing well in class, testing anxiety can cause interference to their performance on tests. I place this type of anxiety in the same class as public speaking. Students who are above grade level in reading, language arts, and math, yet get nervous at the mention of the word “test” or “public speaking” could be struggling with test anxiety.

Students who panic on a test often make trivial mistakes. For example, not reading the directions thoroughly or skipping questions as they rush to finish the test are common mistakes. Sometimes students know the information but are unable to recall it in a testing environment due to anxiety. Children who become anxious at the thought of a test may feel convinced they are going to fail. Other reasons children may be experiencing anxiety include lack of preparation, fear of disappointing the teacher or parents, or low self-confidence. Fortunately, there are many things parents can do to help reduce test stress. In the paragraphs to follow are some ideas as to what can be done to help an anxious test-taker overcome their fears.

Enlist the help of your child’s teacher and ask about test-taking skills taught in the classroom. Once you know what s/he has been taught at school, you can review the same strategies with your child at home. It is important to reinforce the learning with a test-taking atmosphere of formality, e.g., a quiet area, timed, high stakes.

Help your child study a little every day using different methods, do not try to cram the night before the test. Study techniques can include making flashcards, writing and rewriting keywords, making up a practice test, or even having your child teach you the material.

When helping your child prepare for a test, communicate the A-B-C-D Rules for Test Taking:

Always read the directions twice.
Breathe in and out 5 times to relax.
Carefully read the directions, questions, and all the answer choices.
Double-check your work before you hand in the test.

On the day of the test, make sure your child is well-rested and has eaten a healthy breakfast. Make sure they have sharpened pencils or other materials they will need. After the test, praise your child for their hard work and help him/her celebrate with a special activity, such as taking a walk or playing a game together. Do not put too much emphasis on the grade and do not focus on the anxiety if they get upset. Instead, when the test comes home, approach it casually, reviewing errors and talking about ways to improve next time.

With warm regards,

Mark J. Ravelli

 

 

Mark Ravelli / Head of School

Trinity Episcopal School

720 Tremont Street Galveston, TX 77550

409.765.9391 https://tesgalv.org

Week At A Glance 4/26/19

Trinity Logo

WEEK AT A GLANCE
………………..
NEWS YOU CAN USE
……………….. 

 

MAY FÊTE UPDATE: Friday, May 3rd at 11:00 am

Our May Fête celebration is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd. Please plan to join us on the Garth at 11:00 am. Water will be provided by our PTO. Plan to arrive early for the best parking and seating options. This performance traditionally packs the space with standing room only. For this reason, if you plan to arrive early and save seats/space, someone must remain with the seats you are saving at all times. Un-manned spaces are considered open even if there is a purse or blanket in the space unless at least one person is sitting with the blanket/purse/etc.

Friday, May 3rd is an early dismissal day, there will not be carpool, lunch, or extended day. Students need to be picked up from their classrooms at 12:00 noon.

FINE ARTS SHOWCASE: May 16th

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a wonderful evening showcasing Trinity’s Fine Arts! To be held in the Moody Activity Center on May 16th from 5:00-7:00 pm.

 

2019 CAMP INVENTION: June 17th-21st

Grades K-6th: as Campers & 7th-9th: as Leaders in Training

SIGN UP ONLINE NOW FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

Secure your spot today and save $15 with promo code: PLAY15FLYER (discount expires May 10th). Register at www.invent.org/camp or 800-968-4332. The camp fee is $245 (before discount), and is held from 9:00-3:30 pm; Extended Care is available to 5:30 pm. See flyer attached for details. Contact Elizabeth Brown at ebrown@tesgalv.org with questions.

*Note: 7th-9th grade kids that sign up as Leaders in Training only pay $145

2019 BEGINNING SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP IS ALMOST FULL! 

This is the last week to sign up for camp and be guaranteed a summer camp shirt.   We have very limited spots available in the PK2 and K-1st sections.  We are looking forward to a fun and exciting summer!!!

Click here: http://bit.ly/2019TES_Summer to register for the 2019 Summer Camp for PK2-2nd graders.

Please contact Rachel Brown with questions: rbrown@tesgalv.org

SUMMER TUTORING

If your child needs a review of math skills, reading skills, or wants to get a jump start for next year, consider summer tutoring with Mrs. Debbie Kelemen. Limited space is available. Contact Mrs. Kelemen at 409-256-3048 for details.

ST. VINCENT’S HOUSE UPDATE

Thank you for your generosity! Thanks to your donations and support, the Student Council was able to create 85 Blessing Bags for donation to St. Vincent’s House!

We have received another request for items to support St. Vincent’s House – we are asking families to donate gently or even vigorously used (but clean!) duffle bags, backpacks, and lunch kits for the people of St. Vincent’s House. Please make sure there are no holes and that the zippers work. Donations will be accepted at Lower School and Middle School and collected until Monday, May 6th. 

YEARBOOK SALES – BUY NOW!

The Trinity Eighth Grade Yearbook Staff announces the official opening of sales for our 2018-2019 Trinity Episcopal School Yearbook. Sales this year will be conducted online at www.balfour.com/yearbooks  Once at the website, enter our school zip code: 77550, and then scroll to find our school name.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS: We need your help!  Please help us by taking those photos you have accumulated on your phone and uploading them to the Trinity Yearbook Balfour Site. This is a way to make sure all that you do this year is covered in our yearbook. The simple instructions are on the attachment.  Thank you so much for helping and for all you do! – Theresa Pistone  

ANNUAL FUND

Click HERE to donate to the Annual Fund through Paypal. 

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST RECENTLY UPDATED MASTER CALENDAR

 
April 29th-May 3rd
…………………….

 

MONDAY the 29th

Return Friday Folders

 

TUESDAY the 30th

Chapel Dress – Green Shirt

 

WEDNESDAY the 1st

Choir Practice 3:00-4:15

Beginning School Field Trip to the Opera House

 

THURSDAY the 2nd

Chapel Dress – Jumpers/Plaid Skirt, Oxford Shirts, Boy’s Tie

Club Invention: 3:00-4:30 pm Cafeteria

Compudopt: 3:45-5:00 pm

 

FRIDAY the 3rd

MAY FETE at 11:00 am on the Garth

Noon Dismissal: no extended day or lunch

Pick up your child from their classroom at Noon

 

 

WEEKEND:

Enjoy!

 

 

MAY IMPORTANT DATES: 

May 6-10th: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6th: Athletics Banquet

May 9th: Beginning School Muffins with Mom

May 10th: Beginning School Splash Day

May 15th: Citizenship Breakfast

May 16th: Fine Arts Showcase

May 21st: Green & Gold Games

May 22nd: PK4 Moving Up, Honors Day & Talent Show

May 23rd: Last Day Of School, Noon Dismissal

May 24th: Parent-Teacher Conferences

 

 

 BEGINNING SCHOOL
………………

May Fete practice will be held every morning the week of April 29th – May 2nd at 8:15. Please make sure your children are at school on time.  Practices will be held at Lower School on the Garth.  Thank you!

 

LOWER SCHOOL
……………….

Friday, May 3rd is Noon Dismissal. There is no carpool, please pick up your student from their classroom.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL
……………….  

Please send items for St. Vincent’s House before May 6th.

  

  

ATHLETICS
………………. 

CHEER TRYOUTS for 2019-20 6th-8th Graders

April 25th at 3:30 pm in Mrs. Wisner’s room: Parent meeting

May 6-9th 3:15-4:30: Mandatory Cheer Clinic

May 10th beginning at 3:30 pm: Cheer Tryouts

See details on the attached flyer. Contact sfrye@tesgalv.org with questions. 

S.P.A.R.Q. TRAINING

Coach Johnson will be hosting a SPARQ Camp for students interested in working with Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, and Quickness. Grades K-8 are welcome.

Sessions will be 3-4 pm on FRIDAYS. All participating students will join the Extended Day group at 3:00 pm dismissal and will go with Coach Johnson from there.  Pick up your student at 4:00 pm in the MAC with Extended Day.

It will be a FUN experience regardless of age with a variety of drills!

Session Dates: 4/26, 5/10, 5/17

COST: $25 for all 3 sessions or $10 per session. Please make payment to TES and reference SPARQ Training.

Contact Coach Johnson with questions: jjohnson@tesgalv.org 

CLICK HERE: http://bit.ly/TESactivitiesForm to sign-up 

 
 

 

MAY & JUNE BIRTHDAYS 

May 4th – Stacy Wisner, 3rd Grade Teacher

May 12th – Stephanie Frye, Director of Student Life

May 12th – Roland Mora, Maintenance

May 18th – Anne Charpentier, Middle School Teacher, Literature

May 20th – Ruben Rincon, Spanish Teacher

May 30th – Chloe Knauer, Director of Advancement & Admission

June 5th – John Wheeler, Middle Teacher, Math

June 6th – Monica Hays, PK2 Aide

 

TRINITY TRIVIA

What does the word “fête” mean?

 

LAST WEEK: Galveston is 2.9 miles at it’s widest point!

 

*******

 

“The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23
Trinity Logo Facebook Instagram Twitter

Monday Message 4/22

April 22, 2019

Dear Families and Friends of Trinity,

This weekend we recognized the celebration of Easter and Christ’s ultimate gift, providing eternal forgiveness for anyone who asks. On a personal note, I have acquired over the years that forgiveness is not about forgiving the other person, but is more about releasing me from the anxiety of the event. While it can be challenging to forgive, with practice, it does become easier over time. With forgiveness comes reconciliation with people, sometimes even with our family members, who can seem to have no remorse or idea of how hurtful their behavior has been.

The Serenity Prayer serves as a continuous reminder for me to have the courage to seek forgiveness and reconciliation when possible; the opening lines are as follows:

“God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.”

A popular Jesuit priest by the name of James Martin added a second verse to this prayer that is so apropos for me as a reminder to stay humble as I seek to practice forgiveness and work towards reconciliation within our families, and other close relationships. 

“God, grant me the serenity

to accept the people I cannot change,

which is pretty much everyone,

since I’m clearly not you, God.

At least not the last time I checked.

 

And while you’re at it, God,

please give me the courage

to change what I need to change about myself,

which is frankly a lot, since, once again,

I’m not you, which means I’m not perfect.

It’s better for me to focus on changing myself

than to worry about changing other people,

who, as you’ll no doubt remember me saying,

I can’t change anyway.

Finally, give me the wisdom to just shut up

whenever I think that I’m clearly smarter

than everyone else in the room,

that no one knows what they’re talking about except me,

or that I alone have all the answers.

Basically, God, grant me the wisdom

to remember that I’m not you.”  Amen

 

With Warm Regards,

Mark J. Ravelli

 

Mark Ravelli / Head of School

Trinity Episcopal School

720 Tremont Street Galveston, TX 77550

409.765.9391 https://tesgalv.org

 

 

Week At A Glance 4/18/19

Trinity Logo

WEEK AT A GLANCE
………………..
NEWS YOU CAN USE
……………….. 

 

SPRING EVENT SUCCESS!!

On behalf of Mr. Ravelli and Trinity Episcopal School’s Board of Trustees, I would like to thank everyone who supported, volunteered for, and attended our Backyard Bluegrass Experience 2019 fundraiser last Friday night! The event was a HUGE success thanks to YOU!!! 

A SPECIAL THANK YOU to Event Co-Chairs Jocelyn Sullivan and Sarah Sullivan, as well as Lynsey Ginsberg, Hayley Hardcastle, Catherine Garrison, Melanie Buck, Elizabeth Brown, Kristin O’Rourke and Lindsay Sonstein.  

 

We would also like to thank all of our Table Sponsors, Underwriters, and In-Kind Donors, without whom the event would not have been possible. Thank you for your generous support! – Chloe Knauer, Director of Advancement and Admission

 

EASTER HOLIDAYS: April 19th-22nd

Trinity Episcopal School will be closed on April 19th & 22nd in observation of Easter.

 

2019 CAMP INVENTION: June 17th-21st

Grades K-6th: as Campers & 7th-9th: as Leaders in Training

SIGN UP ONLINE NOW FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

Secure your spot today and save $15 with promo code: PLAY15FLYER (discount expires May 10th). Register at www.invent.org/camp or 800-968-4332. The camp fee is $245 (before discount), and is held from 9:00-3:30 pm; Extended Care is available to 5:30 pm. See flyer attached for details. Contact Elizabeth Brown at ebrown@tesgalv.org with questions.

*Note: 7th-9th grade kids that sign up as Leaders in Training only pay $145

MAY FÊTE: Friday, May 3rd at 10:30 am

Our May Fête celebration is scheduled for Friday, May 3rd. Please plan to join us on the Garth at 10:30 am. Water will be provided by our PTO. Friday, May 3rd is an early dismissal day, there will not be carpool, lunch, or extended day. Students need to be picked up from their classrooms at noon.

SPIRIT & PRIDE 

Spirit shirts available for purchase one last time! Please refer to the flyer in last week’s Friday Folder or shop online for your last chance to order spirit gear this year. The last day to order will be Friday, April 19th – www.spiritandpride.com School ID# 122688

FINE ARTS SHOWCASE: May 16th

Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a wonderful evening showcasing Trinity’s Fine Arts! To be held in upstairs Eaton Hall on May 16th from 5:00-7:00 pm.

2019 BEGINNING SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP IS FILLING UP FAST! 

There is still time to register, but spots are filling up fast!

Click here: http://bit.ly/2019TES_Summer to register for the 2019 Summer Camp for PK2-2nd graders.

Please note that as of today, Rachel Brown has reached out to all currently enrolled campers. If you haven’t heard from Rachel, but believe you are signed up or have further questions, please contact her: rbrown@tesgalv.org

YEARBOOK SALES – BUY NOW!

The Trinity Eighth Grade Yearbook Staff announces the official opening of sales for our 2018-2019 Trinity Episcopal School Yearbook. Sales this year will be conducted online at www.balfour.com/yearbooks  Once at the website, enter our school zip code: 77550, and then scroll to find our school name.

YEARBOOK PHOTOS: We need your help!  Please help us by taking those photos you have accumulated on your phone and uploading them to the Trinity Yearbook Balfour Site. This is a way to make sure all that you do this year is covered in our yearbook. The simple instructions are on the attachment.  Thank you so much for helping and for all you do! – Theresa Pistone  

ANNUAL FUND

Click HERE to donate to the Annual Fund through Paypal. 

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST RECENTLY UPDATED MASTER CALENDAR

 
April 22nd-26th
…………………….

 

MONDAY the 22nd

NO SCHOOL in observance of Easter

 

TUESDAY the 23rd

Chapel Dress – Green Shirt

 

WEDNESDAY the 24th

Choir Practice 3:00-4:15

 

THURSDAY the 25th

Chapel Dress – Jumpers/Plaid Skirt, Oxford Shirts, Boy’s Tie

Club Invention: 3:00-4:30 pm Cafeteria

3:30 pm Cheer Info Meeting, Wisner’s Room

Compudopt: 3:45-5:00 pm

PTO Meeting & Game Night at 5:30 pm

 

FRIDAY the 26th

4th Grade Field Trip

 

 

WEEKEND:

Enjoy!

 

 

APRIL IMPORTANT DATES: 

April 12th – Spring Casual Event

April 19th-22nd – Easter Holidays

 

 

 BEGINNING SCHOOL
………………

May Fete practice will be held every morning the week of April 29th – May 2nd at 8:15. Please make sure your children are at school on time.  Practices will be held at Lower School on the Garth.  Thank you!

 

LOWER SCHOOL
……………….

LOST AND FOUND

Please check lost and found (located behind the brown doors near the Lower School Main Office). All remaining items will be donated over the Easter Holiday weekend. 

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL
……………….  

LOVE YOUR TEACHER LUNCH SIGN UP 

We have an opening for the 6th-9th lunch on May 9th. Click HERE to sign up! 

  

  

ATHLETICS
………………. 

CHEER TRYOUTS for 2019-20 6th-8th Graders

April 25th at 3:30 pm in Mrs. Wisner’s room: Parent meeting

May 6-9th 3:15-4:30: Mandatory Cheer Clinic

May 10th beginning at 3:30 pm: Cheer Tryouts

See details on the attached flyer. Contact sfrye@tesgalv.org with questions. 

S.P.A.R.Q. TRAINING

Coach Johnson will be hosting a SPARQ Camp for students interested in working with Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, and Quickness. Grades K-8 are welcome.

Sessions will be 3-4 pm on FRIDAYS. All participating students will join the Extended Day group at 3:00 pm dismissal and will go with Coach Johnson from there.  Pick up your student at 4:00 pm in the MAC with Extended Day.

It will be a FUN experience regardless of age with a variety of drills!

Session Dates: 3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12

COST: $35 for all 4 sessions or $10 per session. Please make payment to TES and reference SPARQ Training.

Contact Coach Johnson with questions: jjohnson@tesgalv.org 

CLICK HERE: http://bit.ly/TESactivitiesForm to sign-up 

 
 

 

APRIL BIRTHDAYS 

8th – Michelle Copeland, PK3 Aide

13th – Taylor Williams, 1st Grade Teacher

16th – Trisha Leimer, Director of the Beginning School

19th – Melanie Buck, Financial Administrator

 

TRINITY TRIVIA

How many miles wide is Galveston Island?

 

LAST WEEK: According to the book of Mark, Mary Magdalene was the first to discover Jesus’ tomb was open.

 

*******

 

“For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14
Trinity Logo Facebook Instagram Twitter