CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FINAL VERY IMPORTANT CHARGERS!

We are so proud of our final Very Important Chargers for showing their tenacity in DILIGENCE. We are grateful for all of our Very Important Chargers for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you for representing the virtues of Trinity Episcopal School!

FOURTH GRADE PRESENTS TEXAS LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM

The classes of Mrs. Newton & Ms. Sader presented their Annual Texas Living History Museum and it was a showcase of our state's best & brightest! These kids did an amazing job honing their public speaking skills and polishing their presentations.

YOU'RE INVITED TO TRINITY HONORS DAY

All parents of K-8 students are invited to join us at 10:30 am in Trinity Episcopal Church for our annual Honors Day Awards & Recognition. This day will also be a noon dismissal day and the last day of school. All K-8 students need to wear green polos with khaki pants, shorts, or skirts. Thank you and we look forward to celebrating our students!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR TRINITY'S 8TH GRADE GRADUATION

MRS. KELSO'S SECOND GRADERS ARE MAKING MEMORIES

There are so many field trips happening for our TES kids these last few days. Our second graders had a chance to visit Moody Gardens followed by a trip to Yaga's. Fun times making memories!

A NEW FRIEND FOR MRS. FIELD'S KINDERGARTEN CLASS

Recently, Mrs. Fields's Kindergarten Class learned all about hermit crabs. The Fields family brought their pets to class to explore what these crabs were all about!

THERE'S STILL TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR 90'S KARAOKE PARTY!

You don't want to miss our 90's Karaoke Party at Sound Bar on August 25! All proceeds benefit Trinity Episcopal School! To purchase your tickets, click HERE. Tickets limited to 100 so get your's before they sell out! We currently have 41 tickets remaining!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR SUMMER CAMPS IS TODAY!!

CLICK HERE to register for Junior Charger Camp (students entering PK2-Kindergarten)!

CLICK HERE to register for Lower School Charger Camp (students entering 1st-5th Grades)!

ANNUAL FUND

Annual Fund 2022-2023 "Trinity Celebrates 70 Years! Be a Part of History" Campaign is well under way!  To make a donation online, please CLICK HERE. Thank you for your support! 

 UPCOMING DATES

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MONDAY, MAY 22: TES Talent Show, 1:30 pm in the MAC

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24: PK4 Graduation, 9 am in Upper Eaton Hall

Honors Day at 10:30 am in Trinity Episcopal Church

Noon Dismissal

8th Grade Graduation at 7 pm in Trinity Episcopal Church

CLICK HERE for iCal link!

CLICK HERE to access our new Facebook page!

CLICK HERE to purchase Trinity merchandise from our Charger Market.

IMPORTANT FUTURE CALENDAR DATES:

WEDNESDAY, 8/16/23: First Day of School

MONDAY, 11/20-24/23: Thanksgiving Break

THURSDAY, 12/21/23: Lessons & Carols and Noon Dismissal

FRIDAY, 12/22/23-MONDAY 1/8/24: Christmas Break

TUESDAY, 1/9/24: Students Return for Spring '24 Semester

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

FREE SANDCASTLE BUILDING LESSONS MAY 27

 Attention budding builders – sandcastle builders that is. Galveston is hosting a free, family-friendly event to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with guidance from a pro. Visitors to East Beach can participate in “Sandcastle Days” to receive free sandcastle-building lessons from a professional sandcastle builder. The events will take place at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Lessons are by the water’s edge, straight down from the East Beach Pavilion. Registration is not required.

CHILDREN'S SAFETY HEALTH EVENT AT ROSENBERG LIBRARY MAY 27

FLAMINGO FEST IN DOWNTOWN DISTRICT ON MAY 27 

The district will host the 4th Annual Flamingo Fest Golf Cart Parade and Pub Crawl on May 27, 2023. We invite all golf carts, scooters & bicycles to join the district merchants as we parade through Postoffice District, celebrating National Pink Flamingo Day. We are celebrating early this year in an attempt to beat the heat of June. This year we will be adding more prizes and awards for Best Decorated Vehicles, and Best Costumes, which will be presented after the parade.

GALVESTON BALLET PRESENTS SLEEPING BEAUTY

MAY FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS

May 22nd - Jackie Fields, Kindergarten Teacher

May 27th - Georgeann Strong, Piano Teacher

"For your loving-kindness is greater than the heavens, and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds."

-Psalm 57:10

TRINITY STUDENTS GET A LESSON IN FINANCIAL LITERACY

 Thank you to Dennis Byrd and our third grade teachers Ms. Debbie Rushing and Mrs. Stacy Wisner for organizing Financial Literacy Day at The Spot! We also want to thank the Carnes Family and Galveston Limousine for transporting our students. TES third graders got a behind-the-scenes look at operations at Island Famous and learned how to diligently invest their money.

JOIN TRINITY FOR MOVIE NIGHT AT MOODY GARDENS!

Trinity PTO has rented out the IMAX theater at Moody Gardens for a private showing of a feature-length film at Moody Gardens on Sunday, April 23 at 4:15 pm. Concession stands will be open to purchase snacks until 4:30 pm. Please RSVP by April 18 and let us know if your family already has Moody Gardens Membership Passes. Thank you, PTO! CLICK HERE to RSVP!

STILL NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US FOR "TRINITY IN PARIS"

For all ticket and sponsorship information, please CLICK HERE!

PTO BOARD NOMINATIONS DUE TODAY!

Hello Trinity Parents! We are in search of our new PTO Board for 2023-2024. If you would like to nominate a candidate for the Board, please email PTO President Lynsey Ginsberg at lynseyginsberg@hotmail.com by Saturday, April 15, 2023. See attached form to make nominations. Thank you and we look forward to building a successful board!

JOIN US FOR MAY FETE & LESLIE OTTO FLOWER SHOW

Celebrate 70 Years of Trinity with "2023 May Fete: Trinity Through The Decades!" You won't want to miss this special Trinity tradition that takes place at 11 am on Friday, May 5th on The Garth. After the May Fete performances, you are invited to join us in Lower Eaton Hall for a Trinity 70th Birthday Party and you'll have the opportunity to meet our new Head of School Mark Fallo and his wife Monica. We look forward to May 5th!

YEARBOOK DEADLINE IS 5/1/2023! RESERVE YOUR AD TODAY!

TES Yearbooks and Ads are on Sale NOW!!! It is that time of year again, Trinity 2023 Yearbooks and Ads are now on sale until 5/1/23! There are only a limited number of Ad pages available!!! Get your yearbooik today for $45 and lock in those special memories. Follow the link HERE to order!

GALVESTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INVITES YOU TO FAIRY TALE BALL AND TWEEN MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

The Fairytale Ball is our annual fundraiser. It supports our "Learning Through Discovery" programming, including the Everybody Plays program that provides subsidized access to underserved families.

Since opening our doors in 2014, we have helped tens of thousands of children to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning. Special programming has included NASA selecting us to release images from the Webb Space Telescope and our first-ever Here Comes the Surf Day with Junior Lifeguards, TAMUG, UTMB, NOAA, M.D Anderson, and many more local partners.

We hope you will join us for this night of fun with your family and friends! Click this link to learn more and purchase tickets HERE!

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO A ROYAL TEA PARTY!

CHESS MASTERS IS RETURNING TO TRINITY!

JOIN US FOR A SUMMER AT TRINITY!

CLICK HERE to register for Junior Charger Camp (students entering PK2-Kindergarten)!

CLICK HERE to register for Lower School Charger Camp (students entering 1st-5th Grades)!

ANNUAL FUND

Annual Fund 2022-2023 "Trinity Celebrates 70 Years! Be a Part of History" Campaign is well under way!  To make a donation online, please CLICK HERE. Thank you for your support! 

 UPCOMING DATES

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SUNDAY, APRIL 16: Aladdin Wrap Party

FRIDAY, APRIL 21: Trinity in Paris at The Bryan Museum

SUNDAY, APRIL 23: Trinity Afternoon at the IMAX!

MONDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 1-5: Teacher Appreciation Week

FRIDAY, MAY 5: Leslie Otto Flower Show & May Fete

Noon Dismissal

CLICK HERE for iCal link!

CLICK HERE to access our new Facebook page!

CLICK HERE to purchase Trinity merchandise from our Charger Market.

IMPORTANT FUTURE CALENDAR DATES:

WEDNESDAY, 8/16/23: First Day of School

MONDAY, 11/20-24/23: Thanksgiving Break

THURSDAY, 12/21/23: Lessons & Carols and Noon Dismissal

FRIDAY, 12/22/23-MONDAY 1/8/24: Christmas Break

TUESDAY, 1/9/24: Students Return for Spring '24 Semester

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL THIS WEEKEND!

Be sure to join Galveston Historical Foundation for Tall Ships Festival April 13-16! For more information,visit galvestonhistory.org.

HOPPY DRAFTS & EARTHY CRAFTS FEST AT GALVESTON ISLAND BREWERY

We're celebrating Earth Day with drafts and crafts on Saturday, April 22nd from 2-8 pm. Join us at the Galveston Island Brewery for over 25 craft vendors, earth-friendly craft making, food truck and live music.

 Galveston recycling information booths and activities for the entire family:

 -Rock and shell painting

 -Make a T-shirt shopping bag with the crew from Turtle Island Restoration Network

 -Earth Day Scavenger Hunt with prizes

 -Live music from our local band Galvezton 3:00-6:00PM

 -Sandy's Best Food Truck 12:00-8:00PM

GRAND KIDS FESTIVAL COMING SOON!

The Grand 1894 Opera House invites you to The Grand Kids Festival on Saturday, April 29 from 10 am - 5 pm! 

APRIL FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS

April 8th - Michelle Copeland, Beginning School Teacher

April 13th - Taylor Williams, Assistant Head of School for Academics

April 16th - Trisha Leimer, PK4 Teacher

April 17th - Anna Bassett, Middle School Teacher

April 24th - Cheronda Frank, PK3 Assistant

April 30th - Heather Wingo, Director of Beginning School 

April 30th - Brandee Rivera, 1st Grade Teacher

 "The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation." - Psalm 118:14

ALADDIN OPENS TO RAVE REVIEWS!

Aladdin is a smash hit! There's still time for your to see tonight's performance! Tickets will be sold at the door ($10/children and $20/adults). Doors open at 5:30 pm. Thank you to Director Annie Blancken for her outstanding, visionary leadership! 

CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS MONTH'S VIRTUE AWARD WINNERS

Congratulations to this month's VERY IMPORTANT CHARGERS! These students were recognized for their exemplary virtue of patience. We appreciate these students and their commitment to being their personal best. Way to go, Chargers!

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK & EASTER

YEARBOOK DEADLINE IS 5/1/2023! RESERVE YOUR AD TODAY!

TES Yearbooks and Ads are on Sale NOW!!! It is that time of year again, Trinity 2023 Yearbooks and Ads are now on sale until 5/1/23! There are only a limited number of Ad pages available!!! Get your yearbooik today for $45 and lock in those special memories. Follow the link HERE to order!

GALVESTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM INVITES YOU TO FAIRY TALE BALL AND TWEEN MURDER MYSTERY DINNER

The Fairytale Ball is our annual fundraiser. It supports our "Learning Through Discovery" programming, including the Everybody Plays program that provides subsidized access to underserved families.

Since opening our doors in 2014, we have helped tens of thousands of children to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning. Special programming has included NASA selecting us to release images from the Webb Space Telescope and our first-ever Here Comes the Surf Day with Junior Lifeguards, TAMUG, UTMB, NOAA, M.D Anderson, and many more local partners.

We hope you will join us for this night of fun with your family and friends! Click this link to learn more and purchase tickets HERE!

CHESS MASTERS IS RETURNING TO TRINITY!

GET YOUR TICKETS TO TRINITY IN PARIS TODAY!

For all ticket and sponsorship information, please CLICK HERE!

JOIN US FOR A SUMMER AT TRINITY!

CLICK HERE to register for Junior Charger Camp (students entering PK2-Kindergarten)!

CLICK HERE to register for Lower School Charger Camp (students entering 1st-5th Grades)!

ANNUAL FUND

Annual Fund 2022-2023 "Trinity Celebrates 70 Years! Be a Part of History" Campaign is well under way!  To make a donation online, please CLICK HERE. Thank you for your support! 

 UPCOMING DATES

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THURSDAY, APRIL 6: Stations of The Cross

FRIDAY, APRIL 7: Good Friday (No School)

MONDAY, APRIL 9: Easter Monday (No School)

THURSDDAY, APRIL 13: Love Your Teacher Lunch

FRIDAY, APRIL 14: TES Spirit Day

CLICK HERE for iCal link!

CLICK HERE to access our new Facebook page!

CLICK HERE to purchase Trinity merchandise from our Charger Market.

IMPORTANT FUTURE CALENDAR DATES:

WEDNESDAY, 8/16/23: First Day of School

MONDAY, 11/20-24/23: Thanksgiving Break

THURSDAY, 12/21/23: Lessons & Carols and Noon Dismissal

FRIDAY, 12/22/23-MONDAY 1/8/24: Christmas Break

TUESDAY, 1/9/24: Students Return for Spring '24 Semester

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

SPRING TORNETTE DANCE CAMP APRIL 1

FREE CONE DAY APRIL 3 - HELP SUPPORT BHS!

 EASTER EGG HUNT AT GALVESTON FARMER'S MARKET

APRIL FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS

April 8th - Michelle Copeland, Beginning School Teacher

April 13th - Taylor Williams, Assistant Head of School for Academics

April 16th - Trisha Leimer, PK4 Teacher

April 17th - Anna Bassett, Middle School Teacher

April 24th - Cheronda Frank, PK3 Assistant

April 30th - Heather Wingo, Director of Beginning School 

April 30th - Brandee Rivera, 1st Grade Teacher

"Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise."

John 5:19

HAPPY NEW YEAR! WELCOME BACK!

Happy New Year from some of our Kindergarten cuties! Welcome back for the second semester...let's make 2023 our best year yet. 

"LOVE YOUR TEACHER LUNCH" 2023 SIGN UP

Lower & Middle School Parents, to sign up for lunch coverage volunteers: CLICK HERE. All volunteers must be safeguarded! Please report for shift 5-10 minutes early to check-in at the front office. Thank you for giving our teachers a break!

STUDENTS CELEBRATE "TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS"

 Mrs. Blancken reads "Twelve Days of Christmas" to her music class this week. What a great way to celebrate The Epiphany Season!

STUDENTS EXPERIENCE ORGAN TOUR

First grade students get up close and personal with the Trinity Episcopal Church organ with a tour from organist Mary Jean Sargent.

Students were fortunate enough to get a rare glimpse inside the organ chamber!

OUR SECOND GRADERS ARE READY TO SOAR

Mrs. Kelso's second graders look forward to a bright future and accomplishing all of the goals they have set for 2023.

YEARBOOK SEASON HAS BEGUN!

TES Yearbooks and Ads are on Sale NOW!!! It is that time of year again, Trinity 2023 Yearbooks and Ads are now on sale until 5/1/23! There are only a limited number of Ad pages available!!! Get your yearbooik today for $45 and lock in those special memories. Follow the link HERE to order!

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING PRIORITY APPLICATIONS!

It's hard to believe that we're already embarking on 2023-2024 Admission Season, but the time has come! Due to incredibly strong demand for admittance to Trinity, we are asking that all current families wishing to apply for a new sibling to join Trinity fill out our inquiry form as soon as possible. We will begin accepting priority enrollment applications on Thursday, December 1, 2022. 

Re-Enrollment for current Trinity students will end Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Open Enrollment for the community-at-large will begin Friday, February 10, 2023

Thank you for being a part of our Trinity Family and if you have any admission or enrollment questions, please contact our Director of Admission, Rachel Brown, at rbrown@tesgalv.org.

Annual Fund 2022-2023 "Trinity Celebrates 70 Years! Be a Part of History" Campaign has officially launched! We look forward to keeping you up-to-date all year long on the progress of this campaign. To make a donation online, please CLICK HERE. Thank you for your support!

 UPCOMING DATES

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THURSDAY, 1/12: Love Your Teacher Lunch

MONDAY, 1/16: No School in observance of MLK Day

MONDAY, 1/23: Re-Enrollment Opens 

WEDNESDAY, 1/25: Kindergarten Roundup

FRIDAY, 2/3: TES Spirit Day

CLICK HERE for iCal link!

CLICK HERE to access our new Facebook page!

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

GALVESTON RESTAURANT WEEK

Galveston Restaurant Week brings the island’s vibrant food scene to life from January 9 to February 5, 2023. Several Galveston restaurants will participate in this event, which is a once-a-year opportunity for diners to try top dishes on prix-fixe breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at attractive price points.

MLK DAY PARADE

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. parade to honor his legacy will begin on Saturday, January 14 at 1 p.m. near 29th Street and Church. From there, the procession will continue south down 29th Street to Avenue R 1/2, then east to 28th Street, where they will finish near Menard Park and the McGuire Dent Recreation Center. Residents and visitors are invited to come to watch the parade along the route.

ARTWALK

Join downtown artists, businesses, and non-profits Saturday, January 14th to celebrate our local art scene. This popular event is free and open to everyone!

GALVESTON MUSEUM DAY

Visitors to Galveston will be able to start their new year off with a glimpse into the Island’s storied past during Galveston Museum Day taking place Jan. 28-29, 2023. The event will feature free and discounted admission to Galveston-area museums. During Museum Day, visitors can learn about Galveston’s place as one of the wealthiest cities in the United States during the late 1800s, the powerful families who helped build the city, Galveston’s significance to immigration in the region and the importance of the industries that keep Galveston thriving. 

To see participating museums and learn more about the event, go to GalvestonMuseumDay.com.

JANUARY FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS

January 4 - Rachel Brown, Director of Admission

January 10 - Rosa Mora, Maintenance & Facilities

January 16 - Martha Lopez, Maintenance & Facilities

January 16 - Angel Odem, PK2 Teacher

January 21 - Jacob Simon, Director of Athletics

"In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.”

-Matthew 2:1-2

THE TRADITION OF THE PINK PIG PARADE CONTINUES!

The Kindergarten classes of Mrs. Fields & Mrs. Buergler carried on a time-honored tradition at TES by having the Pink Pig Parade this morning! This parade symbolizes the work these Kindergarten students have put in to learn the letter "P"! We think they are some pretty cute piglets!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE 2022 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR!

The book fair will be held Sunday, November 6th – Friday, November 11th in Eaton Hall. Join us for Scholastic’s “Wild West Book Fair, Saddle Up and Read”! Many fun activities are planned during our book fair week, and we look forward to an excitement filled event! Details to follow soon. Kick off your boots and lasso a good book!

FOURTH GRADE CELEBRATES "DECIMEAL"

The fourth grade classes of Ms. Sader and Mrs. Newton recently celebrated "Decimeal" which was a fun lunch to further explore the concept of decimals. We wish to thank 4th Grade Room Parents Jeanna Mascorro & Heather Stevenson-Lerner for all of your support!

CLOTHES FOR THE 'STROS DAY ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 24TH

In supportive celebratory observance of our home-team's exceptional season, our Head of School has designated Monday, October 24, 2022, as "Clothes for the 'Stros Day" at Trinity Episcopal School. On this special occasion, educators and students may don Houston Astros gear and/or colors with good condition jeans or 4-inch inseam shorts.

SECOND HEAD OF SCHOOL CANDIDATE VISITS TRINITY NEXT WEEK

We are fortunate to welcome Mark Fallo to our campus next week (October 26-28) as a finalist for our Head of School position! Mr. Fallo has had a 33-year career in education, with 28 of those years in Episcopal schools. He most recently served 16 years as the Head of School at St. Nicholas School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Please see his attached bio and view the schedule for his visit and ways you can be involved in the search process. Please CLICK HERE to access our feedback survey. Thank you to Chair Aaron Miller and the full search committee for their diligent work to find the perfect fit for Trinity Episcopal School!

OCTOBER 24TH IS THE LAST DAY TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO FALL CARNIVAL!

Fall Carnival is quickly approaching!! Monday, October 31st from 12-3 pm, we invite you and your family to attend! We still welcome Fall Carnival Sponsors, please see our sponsorship form HERE. We appreciate your support! ONLY siblings of current Trinity students will be permitted to attend Fall Carnival and they must purchase a wristband to participate.

To order your Fall Carnival wrist bands and food, please CLICK HERE. All forms must be turned in (hard copy or digital) by Monday, October 24th!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST

Please make note that Tuesday, November 1st will be Parent/Teacher Conference Day and there will be no school that day! Be sure to check communication from your child's teacher regarding scheduling. Thank you!

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOSTS TABLE-HOPPING TRICK-OR-TREAT

Annual Fund 2022-2023 "Trinity Celebrates 70 Years! Be a Part of History" has officially launched! We look forward to keeping you up-to-date all year long on the the progress of this campaign. To make a donation online, please CLICK HERE. Thank you for your support!

 UPCOMING DATES

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FRIDAY, 10/21: Student Council Middle School Dance, 6:30-8:30 pm

THURSDAY, 10/27: School Picture Day

MONDAY, 10/31: Noon Dismissal & Fall Carnival

TUESDAY, 11/1: No School for Parent/Teacher Conference Day

SUNDAY, 11/6-FRIDAY, 11/11: Scholastic Book Fair

CLICK HERE for iCal link!

CLICK HERE to access our new Facebook page!

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

OKTOBERFEST STARTS TONIGHT!

For anyone looking to volunteer at Oktoberfest (especially TES Middle School students needing servicce hours!!) please click the link HERE to volunteer. 

GALVESTON COUNTY MUSEUM HALLOWEEN EVENTS

HARRY POTTER NIGHT AT ROSENBERG LIBRARY

Rosenberg Library invites you to a night at Hogwarts to celebrate all things Harry Potter! Thursday, October 17 from 5-8 pm

UTMB INVITES YOU TO FALL FESTIVAL

Friday, October 29 from 5-7 pm

See attached flyer for more details!

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

October 2 - Lisa Higgins, Middle School History Teacher

October 16 - Rea Sader, 4th Grade Teacher

"Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things."

-Psalm 98:1

SIXTH GRADERS EXPERIENCE THE STONE AGE!

Our sixth graders in Mrs. Higgins's class recently had a memorable experience during their "People of the Stone Age" lesson. The students had to search for water (peanuts) and once they had an ample water supply (5 peanuts), they could then gather/hunt food (candy). They had ten minutes to get water and food or they didn't survive. Thank you, Mrs. Higgins, for making history come alive!

PTO LUAU IS ONE WEEK AWAY!

Please mark your calendars for Friday, September 9th for our annual PTO Luau. Additionally, we will have a SPECIAL DRESS DAY - Wednesday, September 7th! All students may wear Hawaiian/Luau-themed, tropical, or bright colored school-appropriate clothing to celebrate the Back to School Luau which will be held Friday, September 9th! Participation is optional. Those not in Luau theme should wear their regular uniform.

•Wednesday, September 7th - Luau Special Dress

•Friday, September 9th - Virtue Dress, white shirt

•Friday, September 9th - PTO Back to School Luau, 5:30pm-7pm

*If you would like to volunteer to work the PTO Luau, please CLICK HERE to access volunteer link!

OUR TES FIRST GRADERS ARE AWESOME

Mrs. Cragar's & Mrs. Rivera's first grade classes are off to an amazing start! Here they are pictured at Thursday chapel service. We can't wait to see how they grow and learn this year!

WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS FOR "LOVE YOUR TEACHER" LUNCHES!

It's time to show our teachers how much we love them! If you'd like to cover Lower or Middle School lunch, we would be grateful to have you. Please CLICK HERE to sign up for lunch coverage for the entire 2022 semester. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check into the front office on Ball Street. *Beginning School Families, be on the lookout for food & drink sign-ups for your teachers coming soon. Thank you, Trinity families!

NEED A 2021-2022 YEARBOOK?

We have a limited number of yearbooks to sell for those that may have forgotten to order. Yearbooks are $45 and can be billed to your account or you can pay through Venmo, cash, or check. Please email Leah Tovar at ltovar@tesgalv.org to reserve your yearbook! 

TRINITY SEEKS EXTENDED DAY EMPLOYEES

We are seeking Extended Day employees! If you know someone who would be a good fit for our after-school program, please have them email Marie Kidd at mkidd@tesgalv.org. Thank you!

CLOISTER HALL STUDIO IS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

 Just a reminder that Cloister Hall Studio will be setting up its schedule and resuming on campus lessons next week (8/22/21). Whether you are returning or interested in beginning lessons for string instruments, percussion, or piano, please get in touch with Mr. Duhon.

409-750-1627
cloisterhallstudio@gmail.com

SUPPORT TRINITY WHILE SHOPPING ONLINE

Register with schoolstore.com and support Trinity while online shopping with over 400 national retailers! Search for Trinity Episcopal School at schoolstore.com or use School ID: 122688. 

DON'T FORGET TO DESIGNATE TES AS YOUR AMAZON CHARITY!

We have officially wrapped up our "Launching A Legacy" Annual Fund Campaign! Be on the lookout for our latest Annual Report soon and stay tuned for the new campaign, which will be revealed in October. Thank you for your incredible generosity, Trinity parents!

 UPCOMING DATES

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MONDAY, 9/5: Labor Day Holiday

WEDNESDAY, 9/7: Luau Special Dress Day

THURSDAY, 9/8: Alpha & Omega Ceremony at Chapel

FRIDAY, 9/9: PTO Luau

Wear White for Virtue Day (celebrating Humility)

CLICK HERE for iCal link!

CLICK HERE to access our new Facebook page!

 Have a wonderful three-day weekend! Remember no school on Monday in observance of Labor Day. 

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

September 1 - Marisol Gutierrez, Beginning School

September 8 - Ron Cordero, Director of Maintenance & Facilities

September 13 - Joan Newton, 4th Grade Teacher

September 15 - Annie Blancken, Director of Choir & Musical Theater/Music Teacher

September 16 - Arden Cragar, 1st Grade Teacher

September 19 - Maria Wheeler, PK3 Teacher

"Whatever house you enter, first say, “Peace to this house!” And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person; but if not, it will return to you."

-Luke 10:5-6

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATING CLASS!

Our entire Trinity community is invited to attend our 8th grade commencement ceremonies. The 7th Grade class is required to attend. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Attire is dress chapel uniform or "Sunday best." Congratulations to our Trinity Episcopal Class of 2022!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR HONORS DAY NEXT WEEK

We invite all Trinity K-8th Grade parents to Honors Day next Wednesday, May 25 at 10:30 am in Trinity Episcopal Church. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our students with you!

THANK YOU FOR SERVING TRINITY, MRS. HYATT! 

After teaching at Trinity Episcopal School for TWENTY-SEVEN years, Mrs. Hyatt will be retiring at the end of this school year. She has lead many choirs, directed numerous school productions, and touched the lives of countless students during her time at Trinity. We thank her for what she has meant to our fine arts programming at Trinity and for all that she has given to this community. We wish you well in retirement, Mrs. Hyatt!

OUR FINAL VERY IMPORTANT CHARGERS

We wish our final "Very Important Charger" winners a big congratulations for being recognized for the virtue of FAIRNESS in the last chapel service of the year. We thank them for displaying our Charger values! Not pictured: Josie Bruno, Olivia Buehring, and Preston Ramirez.  

TES SCORES MULTIPLE "IWRITE" WINNERS

We were recently notified that several of our TES students were chosen winners of the iWrite Competation, which is a Texas non-profit that promotes childrens' writing. They aim to break the Guiness Book of Worldl Records for the largest book in the world by kids. The students below will be published in the 2022 "I am Texas" book. Congratulations, we are Charger Proud! 

These students were selected in the category of Story: Isabelle Beasley (6th), Emory Guajardo (6th), Archer McDonald (6th), Claire Sonstein (6th), Bryson Pena (5th), Katelyn Ginsberg (4th), Kennedy O'Rourke (4th), Mac Sullivan (4th), Madison Kueht (4th), Cade Covert (4th)

These students were selected in the category of Art: Madelyn Ginsberg (6th), Caroline Gavos (6th), Carolina Sullivan (6th)

These students were selected in the category of Poetry: Hudson Conrad (6th), Laila Miller (5th), Sofia Tovar (5th), Hailey Fields (4th), Hubert Kudlicki (4th), Jude Lynch (4th), Townes Peterek (4th)

GREEN & GOLD GAMES NEXT WEEK!

We look forward to bringing back Green & Gold Games in full force for K-8th grade! Your child should be receiving their t-shirt soon. Please make sure they wear it to school on Tuesday, May 24, along with athletic shorts. Lunch will be provided, but students will need a water bottle. Let the games begin!

A BIG THANK YOU TO HOSPITALITY HEALTH ER

We wish to express our gratitude to Hospitality Health ER for the generous donation of breakfast for our entire faculty & staff today. They wished to thank our teachcers and administators for the work they have completed this school year and we thank them for caring about our Galveston community!

MIDDLE SCHOOL LAST QUARTER HONOR ROLL

COACH SIMON'S SPORTS CAMPS ARE RETURNING!

Back by popular demand, Coach Simon's sports camps will be returning! All throughout the month of July, there will be Youth Skills Camps and Multi-Sport Kids Camps. Students in incoming 2nd -8th grades are eligible to attend. If you would like to find out more information or register your child, please CLICK HERE.

8TH GRADERS OPEN TIME CAPSULES

This week, Mrs. Newton and Mrs. Kelemen passed out time capsules to their former 4th grade students who are about to graduate from Trinity. They had a great time rediscovering photos and memories from that time period. 

TRINITY STUDENTS PERFORMING IN "PETER PAN"

We would like to invite you to Galveston Ballet's production of "Peter Pan" on Saturday, May 28 at 7 pm and Sunday, May 29 at 3 pm. We have five Trinity students who will be performing (Caroline Gavos, Ali Lankford, Victoria Miranda, Sophia Protz, and Katina Stamoulis.) Tickets are $20. We hope you will come cheer on your fellow Chargers!

2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR IS HERE

Please see the attachment for the 2022-2023 school year. You can also follow along on our school-wide Google calendar found on our tesgalv.org home page or find the Google link HERE.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School - It’s Monumental!

Monday–Friday, July 11-15, 2022

To register, please CLICK HERE. Please submit your registration no later than June 15!

Thank you, Trinity Chargers, for your giving hearts in 2021! We want to express our HUGE appreciation for your gifts and generosity. We look forward to accomplishing our Annual Fund goal of raising $125,000 in 2022! 

 UPCOMING DATES

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MONDAY 5/23: Talent Show

TUESDAY 5/24: Green & Gold Games

WEDNESDAY 5/25: PK4 Graduation, 9 am in Upper Eaton Hall

Honors Day, 10:30 am in Trinity Episcopal Church

Last Day of School, Noon Dismissal

8th Grade Graduation, 7 pm in Trinity Episcopal Church

MAY BIRTHDAYS

May 4th - Stacy Wisner, 3rd Grade Teacher

May 12th - Roland Mora, Maintenance & Facilities

May 18th - Anne Charpentier, Middle School Spanish Teacher

May 22nd - Jackie Fields, Kindergarten Teacher

May 27th - Georgeann Strong, Piano Teacher

"Light shines in the darkness for the upright; the righteous are merciful and full of compassion."

-Psalm 112:4

MEET YOUR 2022 CITIZENSHIP AWARD WINNERS!

Congratulations to all of these students who exemplify the core virtues of Trinity. They represent TES in mind, body, and spirit while serving as leaders in our school and larger community. We are Charger Proud!

BEGINNING SCHOOL MAKES A SPLASH!

Today, Beginning School students filled the soccer field for a big Splash Day celebrating the completion of the school year. Thank you to Beginning School Faculty & Staff for making this day happen for our students. We know they look forward to it all year long!

 SHREK: THE MUSICAL PREMIERS WITH RAVE REVIEWS

The innaugural performance of the Trinity Musical Theatre Program was a wonderful experience for all students and audience members alike! We are so proud of these students and their talent. A huge thank you to Director Annie Blancken, musical theatre parents, TES faculty & staff, and The Grand 1894 Opera House.

 ART SHOW DISPLAYS THE BEAUTIFUL WORK OF TES STUDENTS

Trinity students' art was on prominent display this week at The Grand 1894 Opera House. A big thank you to TES Art Teacher Ms. Florence Noyes and her family for working so hard on this exhibit. It was a wonderful Fine Arts Showcase!

NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS ITS NEWEST MEMBERS

We are happy to introduce our newest members of the TES National Junior Honor Society. They were inducted in a ceremony at the last chapel service of the year by NJHS Sponsor, Mrs. Lisa Higgins. We commend them all for their scholarship and service.

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR TOP 50 STUDENTS & TEACHERS

A huge congratulations to our Trinity Top 50 Award Winners: 8th Grader Vincent Barber, 5th Grader Sofia Tovar, and teachers Mrs. Kelly Shaffner and Mrs. Debbie Kelemen. Way to represent Trinity!

 WE LOVE OUR TES MOMS

This week, our Beginning School students celebrated their Moms on The Garth with "Muffins with Mom." We love all of our TES Moms!  

STUDENTS EXPERIENCE THE ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE

Our first and second graders got to experience the One Room School House in League City this week! It was one of their most memorable experiences of the school year. 

OUR STUDENTS NEED YOUR PICTURES

Trinity 8th grade students, along with their yearbook sponsor Mrs. Lavella, have requested that you share any photos you have from this school year!   They need everything including, but not limited to: Fall Carnival, Luau, Food Drive, Camp Allan, 8^th Grade Trip, Pictures of Mr. Ravelli for our dedication page, Pictures of Ms. Hyatt for her dedication page, Lessons and Carols, and any other Trinity events or candid photos. Parents and staff can easily upload photos HERE and use the Project Code: 228279. Thank you and your submissions would be greatly appreciated!

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School - It’s Monumental!

Monday–Friday, July 11-15, 2022

To register, please CLICK HERE. 

Thank you, Trinity Chargers, for your giving hearts in 2021! We want to express our HUGE appreciation for your gifts and generosity. We look forward to accomplishing our Annual Fund goal of raising $125,000 in 2022! 

 UPCOMING DATES

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WEDNESDAY 5/18-FRIDAY 5/20: Middle School Finals

WEDNESDAY 5/18: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Dolphin Tour

THURSDAY 5/19: Kindergarten Field Trip to Dolphin Tour

MONDAY 5/23: Talent Show

TUESDAY 5/24: Green & Gold Games

WEDNESDAY 5/25: PK4 Graduation, 9 am in Upper Eaton Hall

Honors Day, 10:30 am in Trinity Episcopal Church

Last Day of School, Noon Dismissal

8th Grade Graduation, 7 pm in Trinity Episcopal Church

 JOB WELL DONE, TRINITY ALUMNI

If you needed any additional proof of the value of a Trinity education, look no further than our TES alumni! This year, we can boast that our alumni are the 2022 Ball High Valedvictorian & Salutatorian, we have 6 Moody Scholars, and 6 Top 50 Students. Charger Proud! 

MAY BIRTHDAYS

May 4th - Stacy Wisner, 3rd Grade Teacher

May 12th - Roland Mora, Maintenance & Facilities

May 18th - Anne Charpentier, Middle School Spanish Teacher

May 22nd - Jackie Fields, Kindergarten Teacher

May 27th - Georgeann Strong, Piano Teacher

"Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, ‘Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbour in your land.’"

-Deuteronomy 15:11

MAY FÊTE 2022: THE SKY IS THE LIMIT WAS A BLAST!

We zoomed on a rocket ship while having the best day of our lives, then levitated on top of the world, had high hopes, and went out with a bang! It was our pleasure to have the full Trinity community in attendance and bring this event back full force. A huge thank you to faculty & staff, parent volunteers, and each of our amazing performers. It takes a whole village to produce this event. Congratulations to our May Fête King & Queen, Bobby Mascorro & Sofia Tovar. We wish our outgoing 5th grade class the best of luck in Middle School! 

A BEAUTIFUL LESLIE OTTO FLOWER SHOW

Thank you so much for all of your flower donations and to the parent volunteers who assembled our wreaths. The Garth looked beautiful and we know Leslie would be proud! We appreciate all of our students for keeping this Trinity tradition alive. You can drive by the garth and view all of the wreaths as they will be left up until Tuesday, May 10.  

THANK YOU TO OUR TEACHERS!

We had a great week celebrating our fabulous Trinity teachers with gift cards, car washes, breakfast from 'Lil Buffalo Grille, and a Cinco de Mayo luncheon! We would like to thank Teacher Appreciation Week Chair Lynsey Ginsberg, Luncheon Co-Chairs Jocelyn & Sarah Sullivan, Sign Gypsies, Shine Bright Mobile Detail, 'Lil Buffalo Grille, Galveston Restaurant Group, and everyone who donated items or funds to make this day special. We have the BEST faculty and we sincerely appreciate them!

JUNIOR GUARD DAY HAPPENING TODAY!

HELP VOLUNTEER FOR OUR FINE ARTS SHOWCASE!

Wednesday, May 11 will be a night to celebrate the arts of Trinity Episcopal School! The TES Fine Arts Showcase will begin at 5 pm in Edna's Room (event space at The 1894 Grand Opera House) and Shrek: The Musical will begin at The 1894 Grand Opera House at 6 pm. We hope you will consider supporting our fine arts programming and these incredible Trinity students. Tickets for students/children are $5 and tickets for adults are $10. To purchase tickets, please CLICK HERE. If you would like to volunteer to set-up for the the Fine Arts Showcase, we would LOVE to have you! Please SIGN UP HERE!

YEARBOOK DEADLINE IS MAY 15!

Make the yearbook even more special for your student. A yearbook ad is a loving tribute to your student, personalized with your own sentimental message and a cherished photo, or photo collage. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’ll last forever. The deadline for your submission is May 15th. You can purchase and create your recognition ad HERE.

MILLS UNIFORM COMPANY FIT EVENT

Our uniform provider, Mills Uniform Company, will be on campus Monday, May 9 for their annual Fit Day event from 12-4 pm. They are asking that you use the link in the attached flyer to set up an appointment for one-on-one personal service. This is a great time to try on uniforms and place your order for the coming school year! See attached flyer for more details. *Fit Event location has been moved to Lower Eaton Hall!

OUR STUDENTS NEED YOUR PICTURES

Trinity 8th grade students, along with their yearbook sponsor Mrs. Lavella, have requested that you share any photos you have from this school year!   They need everything including, but not limited to: Fall Carnival, Luau, Food Drive, Camp Allan, 8^th Grade Trip, Pictures of Mr. Ravelli for our dedication page, Pictures of Ms. Hyatt for her dedication page, Lessons and Carols, and any other Trinity events or candid photos. Parents and staff can easily upload photos HERE and use the Project Code: 228279. Thank you and your submissions would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you, Trinity Chargers, for your giving hearts in 2021! We want to express our HUGE appreciation for your gifts and generosity. We look forward to accomplishing our Annual Fund goal of raising $125,000 in 2022! 

 UPCOMING DATES

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MONDAY, 5/9: Mills Uniform Company Fit Event, 12-4 pm in Lower Eaton Hall

TUESDAY, 5/10: Beginning School Muffins with Mom

Shrek: The Musical Dress Rehearsal

WEDNESDAY, 5/11: TES Fine Arts Showcase at The Grand Opera House, Edna's Room, 5 pm

 Shrek: The Musical at The Grand Opera House, 6 pm

FRIDAY, 5/13: Beginning School Splash Day

Citizenship Breakfast, 7:30 am

We wish all of the mothers in our Trinity community a very Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for all that you do to mother all of our children. 

MAY BIRTHDAYS

May 4th - Stacy Wisner, 3rd Grade Teacher

May 12th - Roland Mora, Maintenance & Facilities

May 18th - Anne Charpentier, Middle School Spanish Teacher

May 22nd - Jackie Fields, Kindergarten Teacher

May 27th - Georgeann Strong, Piano Teacher

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."

-Psalm 51:11