Fall Back: Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 5. So before you hit the sack on Saturday, don’t forget to set your clock back an hour.
Update: Note that The TES Master Calendar was updated on November 2. Please check calendar throughout the school year as things are subject to change. Thank you.
Monday, November 6
Box Tops submission deadline; send in labeled envelops/baggies to homeroom teachers
Squart1Art order forms due. Nothing says “I love” like a homemade keepsake”. If you have any questions, contact Monica Clark @ 409-392-5155.
Harcourt representative on campus to present a new reading series, 3:20PM
Tuesday, November 7
Chapel, 8:15AM (Logo Uniform)
8th Grade departs on their History Trip to Boston
Artist Boat presents to 7th graders
Wednesday, November 8
Update & Reminder: Our annual St. Vincent’s Food Drive is underway. St. Vincent’s House is requesting traditional Thanksgiving type foods such as bagged stuffing, condensed milk, canned fruits and vegetables along with easy open items, i.e., peanut butter, canned salmon, individual cracker packs etc. Please continue to send your food donations to homerooms until the Ingathering on Thursday, November 16.
Thursday, November 9
Chapel, 8:15AM (Dress Uniform; MS Blazers)
PTO General Meeting & Family Service project, 5:30PM, MAC
Friday, November 10
8th Grade returns from their History Trip to Boston
2nd quarter progress reports go home
Important Tidbits
Automatic Tuition Withdrawal: Due to the Thanksgiving break, Automatic Credits (ACH) will be processed on Friday, November 17th instead of the 20th. If you have any questions or concerns with this change, please contact Melanie Buck at 765-9391, ext. 117 by Monday, November 13th.
Reminder: We are still looking for lunch monitors to provide our teachers a quiet lunch period twice per month. If you are interested in volunteering, please click the link below http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948aaa928a2fc1-teslunch
Gear Reminder: Middle School students must have rain gear, such as an umbrella, poncho, or hooded raincoat. Students travel to/from church, MAC and Moody Hall daily even when it rains. Thank you.
Safeguarding: For parents who would like to volunteer or be frequent visitors during the school day. Parents must complete the Safeguarding God’s Children certification course. A session has been scheduled for Wednesday, December 6, 5:30PM in the MAC. If you are interested, email Kelli Acosta at kacosta@tesgalv.org by Tuesday, November 28 in order to complete the required steps needed before attending the training.
More Baby News: Congratulations to Lindsey and Joey Sonstein on the birth of their daughter. Hannah Kay Sonstein born on September 25, weighing-in at 7 lbs 9oz. We look forward to her joining her big sisters, Abigail (K) and Claire (2nd), as a Trinity Charger!
Upcoming Events
November 1-16 St. Vincent’s Food Drive
November 14 HOS Installation, 8:15AM, Church
November 16 Food Drive Collection in Chapel
November 20-24 No School – Thanksgiving Holiday
November 24 TES Choir performs at Christmas Tree Lighting, 6:30PM
December 19 Lessons & Carols Dress Rehearsal, 8:45AM (photo opportunity)
December 20 Lessons & Carols – Noon Dismissal / (There will be no BS Ext. Day or Stay & Play offered)
January 5 Teacher Preparation Day – No School
January 8 Classes Resume