Week At A Glance 5/18/18

Citizenship Honors: Congratulations to our citizenship award winners for 2017-2018. The winners were recently honored during a catered breakfast: K/Buergler- Kennedy O’Rourke and Townes Peterek;1st/Cragar- Cali Chase and Jude Lynch; 1st/Vandiver- Emma Buck and Colin Rinando; 2nd/Schwab- Ellie Hutchins and Delaney Sullivan; 2nd/Krinock- Carolina Sullivan and Ruth Fujise;3rd/Rushing- Mallie Jaymes Sullivan and Anderson Root; 3rd/Wisner- Cora Jo Buck and Patton Sullivan; 4th/Newton- Sara Jolin and Jacob Miers; 4th/Kelemen- Sianna Acosta and Dominick Templeton; 5th/Miller – Clara Christy-Baxter and Lily Rojas; 5th/Shaffner – Camryn Acosta and Luke Leimer; 6th/Cucco – Chloe Jolin and Lucy Schnell; 7th/Charpentier – Nathan Fiegel and Asia Suayan; 7th/Neblett – Kari Nance and Ethan Caesar; 8th/Higgins – Maggie Cragar and Anna Shepherd; 8th/Wheeler – Bethany Janson and Caden Henderson. Thanks to Joan Newton, Debbie Kelemen, Amy Gaido, Chloe Knauer and Rosa and Roland Mora for helping with this event. You all are awesome! – TLW

Monday, May 21

  • BS Stepping Up Program, 9 AM, Church
  • Fine Arts Showcase, 5:30-6:30 PM, MAC

Tuesday, May 22

  • Honors Day, 10 AM, Church (Logo Uniform)
  • NJHS Talent Show, 1:15 PM, MAC

Wednesday, May 23

  • Green and Gold Games, 9:45 AM, PTO will provide lunch. (Students should wear athletic shorts, socks and tennis shoes. Team shirts will be distributed in the AM) Bring sunscreen and a water bottle.

Thursday, May 24

  • Alumni Induction Breakfast; Noon Dismissal
  • Graduation begins at 7 PM (grades 1-7 arrive by 6:45 PM in Dress Uniform)
  • Last Day of School

Friday, May 25

  • Parent Conferences

Important Tidbits

Friday Folders: The last Friday folder will go home next Wednesday, so please be sure to return your child’s folder early next week. We will be sending home school supply lists, immunization reminders, TMS summer reading lists and the last school news. Thank you. –Amy Gaido, Asst. Head of School

Building Our Future – Paving the Way: Celebrate milestones such as graduations, honors, memorials and special events with an engraved paver located at the entrance of the MAC. Each paver is $500.00 for 9 lines of text and 22 characters per line. Proceeds will be used for funding of maintenance and operations of the MAC. Submit orders by July 1. Order forms can on the website at https://tesgalv.org/giving/building-our-future/. Thank you.

Finance Office: All tuition accounts should be current before the close of school. Please note that grades, test scores, records, will not be released in cases where student accounts are delinquent and/or students have overdue or missing library books that have not been cleared.

Reminder – 2017-2018 Yearbook: Going, going, gone! Limited yearbooks available, first come first serve. Order your yearbook today for $45. Visit www.balfour.com and select Trinity Episcopal Galveston to order. For campus orders, visit www.tesgalv.org and click the “Order Yearbook” button to print forms. Please send in forms along with cash or checks payable to TES with yearbook in the memo. Thank you for supporting TES through our Trinity Charger Yearbook.

SUMMER AT TES

Camp Invention: This fun science program is July 9-13 (9 AM-3:30 PM). The cost is $240. Before and after childcare is available. Camp Invention also offers an installment payment plan. Log on to www.campinvention.org for more details. Send questions to ahyatt@tesgalv.org. I look forward to having a great summer! –Anna Hyatt, Camp Director

Gear Up for Summer! Registration for Trinity Summer Camp@ Beginning School will open soon. Children who are currently in grades PK2-1st will be eligible for this program. Session I will run June 6 – June 29 and Session II will be July 2 – July 27. More information to come. Hope you will join in on the fun. –Rachel Brown, Summer Program Director

Camp Charger: Due to staffing shortages and decreased registration numbers, Camp Charger will not be held in its original form this summer. There will be a schedule of clinics and classes offered in July in lieu of the traditional Camp Charger day. – Anna Hyatt, Camp Director

VBS this Summer @ TEC
2018 Vacation Bible School! Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to Noon, June 4th-8th. Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus. VBS is open to children from age 4 through rising 5th grade. The $10 registration fee includes daily snacks, sciencey gizmos and games, water day, songs, stories, making new friends and learning the Word of God! Registration now in the Church Office! VBS VOLUNTEERS: It takes over 50 volunteers to put on our VBS, so junior and senior high students and adults are encouraged to help out. (Rising 6th graders and up) Get your service hours for next year done! Youth volunteers must also register, but not pay a fee.

Upcoming Events

May 21   Beginning School Stepping Up Ceremony, 9 AM, Church / Fine Arts Showcase, 5:30-6:30 PM, MAC
May 22   K-8 Honors Day-10AM, Church; NJHS Talent Show-1:15 PM, MAC
May 23   Green and Gold Games, PTO providing lunch
May 24   Noon Dismissal (All Students*) last Day of School, Alumni Induction Breakfast / Graduation-7 PM (attendance appreciated for grades 1-7)
May 25   Parent/Teacher Conferences
May 29   Inservice for K-5th Teachers

Sunday Roberts

Sunday Roberts

I have over 12 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. Of those 12 years, 7 years have been spent in the Special  Education, Inclusion and Social Development environment. I am a BOI, and after moving away and starting our family, having two wonderful boys Colby and Tucker (both now in college), my husband and I have returned to the island where my heart belongs. I love being with kids, listening to the seagulls, and being with my dog Rudder.

Location(s) PK4 Aide; Beginning School
Education Galveston College
Experience 12 Years with PK-8, 2 Years at Trinity

sroberts@tesgalv.org

Michelle Copeland

Michelle Copeland

I have been working with little people for over 25 years and have been at Trinity for 17 years. I love singing in my church choir, walking on the beach with my husband Albert and spending time with my grandsons Jeremiah and Isaiah. My relationship with God and family are very important to me.

Location(s) PK3 Aide & Extended Day Teacher; Beginning School
Experience 25 Years with PK-8, 17 Years at Trinity

mcopeland@tesgalv.org

Patti Muniz

Patti Muniz

I have a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and have been in the field for over 25 yrs. I’m a returning BOI and OC alumna. I have 2 boys in college, a granddaughter who is the apple of my eye, and a dog, Little, my roommate and BFF!

Location(s) Beginning School
Education B.A.S. University of Houston, Clear Lake
Experience 30 Years with PK-8, 2 Years at Trinity

pmuniz@tesgalv.org

Elisabeth Scoggin

Elisabeth Scoggin

I am excited to be a part of the TES family. I graduated from the University of Houston Clear Lake, and have 10 years experience in early childhood education. I taught infants through Pre-K 3 at East End Preschool for 9 years, and Pre-K 4 & 4th grade at Holy Family for one year. My husband Carlos and I have two children, Isabella (6) and Charlie (10). We love spending time together at the beach, pool, or jet skiing. I enjoy going to the movies and reading.

Location(s) PK4 Teacher, Beginning School
Education University of Houston, Clear Lake
Experience 10 Years with PK-8, 1 Year at Trinity

escoggin@tesgalv.org

Maria Wheeler

Maria Wheeler

I have been teaching at Trinity for 28 yrs. My husband Charles and I are B.O.I.'s. We have four children, one daughter and three sons. They all attended Trinity thru 8th grade. I have three grandchildren which I am fortunate enough to see often. I enjoy reading, going to the movies and bike riding on the seawall.

Location(s) Beginning School
Education A.A. Galveston College
Experience 25 Years with PK-8, 31 Years at Trinity

mwheeler@tesgalv.org

Aimee McBride

Aimee McBride

I have been an IBC since may 2017. Upon moving to Galveston, I worked for Galveston's own KGBC radio as a co-host and then went on to host my own afternoon radio show. I studied radio, television, and film at Austin Community College and earned a B.A. in Communication with a minor in Theatre at Sul Ross State University. I enjoy hiking, camping, and jogging along the Seawall. I am happily married and have four exceptional children.

Location(s) Beginning School
Education A.A. Austin Community College, B.A. Sul Ross State University
Experience 4 Years with PK-8, 1 Year at Trinity

amcbride@tesgalv.org

Rachel Brown

Rachel Brown

I’m a proud BOI and employee of Trinity Episcopal School. My husband Justin and I live here in Galveston with our dog Amos Romo. I love to ride my bike on the seawall and cycle long distances. I also enjoy going to museums and the movies with my husband. I’m passionate about early childhood and being an active member of our church.

Location(s) Beginning School
Education A.A.S. College of the Mainland
Experience 21 Years with PK-8, 20 Years at Trinity

rbrown@tesgalv.org

Trisha Leimer

Trisha Leimer

I graduated from Texas A&M University in 2003 with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies. My experience includes 4 years teaching kindergarten, 6 years as the Assistant Director of East End Preschool, and 2 years here at Trinity teaching PK4. My husband, Scott, and I have two boys, Luke (12 years) and Logan (11 years). My favorite hobbies include spending time with family, reading, and playing tennis.

Location(s) Beginning School
Education B.S. Texas A&M University
Experience 14 Years with PK-8, 5 Years at Trinity

tleimer@tesgalv.org