Week At A Glance 9-1-23

 

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LET'S GO TEAM! FIRST NATIONAL COLLEGE COLORS DAY A BIG WIN!

Today, we had students representing universities all over the world and it was great to see everyone repping their favorite school! Our Student Council hosted a fundraiser for the victims of the Maui Wildfires which was hugely successful. As soon as we have a declared winner, we will let you know! 

 

YOU'RE INVITED TO PTO LUAU!

We hope you can join us for the PTO Luau on Friday, September 8th at 5:30 pm. Please see flyer above with more information. Additionally, we will have a SPECIAL DRESS DAY on Wednesday, September 6th. All students may wear Hawaiian/Luau-themed, tropical, or bright colored school-appropriate clothing to celebrate the Back-to-School Luau! Participation is optional. Those not in Luau theme should wear their regular uniform. Please see attached guidelines for dress code.

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE NEWS

This week in science, the 6th graders are learning all about cells and their structures. On Tuesday, they got to look at various plant and animal cells under microscopes, and they had a blast!

 

CALLING ALL CHESS CLUB STUDENTS!

Coach Johnson is returning to our campus for a 5-week Chess course after-school from 3-4 on Tuesdays. This is a great course for both beginners and experienced players, alike. There will be a tournament to conclude the course. Rules, maneuvers, and strategies to be taught. Regardless of your child’s level of play they will learn and have fun at the same time. Children are encouraged to attend even if hesitant to try out a game that young and old can enjoy. (All grades K-8 are invited.) Cost is $12/session. Parents will be billed by TES at conclusion of course. The first meeting will be on 9/19 and will meet for 5 consecutive Tuesdays (9/19-10/17). Students should be picked up at the MAC entrance at 4 pm. If students are not picked up at 4 pm, they will check into Extended Day for an additional fee. FOCUS FOR THIS SESSION OF CHESS MASTERS IS END OF GAME MANEUVERS.

 

 

VIRTUE FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 8TH

 

Please mark your calendars for Virtue Friday on Friday, September 8th! Students and Faculty are encouraged to wear light blue to represent Responsibility! Please follow attached guidelines for Trinity Special Dress Days.  

 

 

CLOISTER HALL STUDIO ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS

One of our resident music teachers, Mr. Clark Duhon, will begin music lessons for the semester on August 28. If you would like to get more information or become a client, please reach out to him at cloisterhallstudio@gmail.com or (409) 750-1627.

 

SEALY HUTCHINGS ESTATE HOSTS CHARGER CHAMPIONS CLUB

We would like to thank Trinity Parents Thurman Nassoiy & Brent Robinson for hosting the Charger Champions Club Reception at their beautiful home, The Sealy Hutchings Estate. This was the perfect location to celebrate Trinity Episcopal School's top donors! We had 60 people in attendance with Mary Bass providing the catering and Hospitality Health ER providing our mimosa bar and charcuterie table. Thank you to our Annual Fund Team volunteers Maggie Abbott, Jessica Burkhart, Annabelle Ramirez, Alyssa Shadle, and Melissa Slimp for helping us host an incredible event. We can't wait for you to see what's in store for this year's Annual Fund! 

 

THANK YOU, PARENTS, FOR AN AWESOME BACK-TO-SCHOOL FUNDRAISER!

 

Thank you to the Sullivan Family for hosting an awesome 90's Karaoke Party at Soundbar last Friday! We had a great time dancing and singing the night away to the decade's best hits and 100% of proceeds went back to Trinity. Be sure to look for the next party sign-up opportunity at Spring Event 2024! 

 

GALVESTON COMMUNITY NEWS

Stories of The Great 1900 Storm

Saturday, September 9, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.

 Free and open to the public.

Trinity Episcopal Church - 22nd and Winnie Streets

In commemoration of the 123rd Anniversary of The Great 1900 Storm, fourth generation Galvestonian Linda Macdonald will share the personal experiences of many who faced the Great 1900 Storm, including her grandfather. The deadliest hurricane ever to strike the United States, the storm killed 8,000 men, women and children. Linda will describe the sounds, horrors, bravery, death and survival of September 8, 1900 in this island community. Her talk will be in the sanctuary of Trinity Episcopal Church, itself a storm survivor. A light reception will follow.

Damage from the 1900 Storm

Trinity Episcopal Church following the 1900 Storm. The entire South wall collapsed during the storm.

Linda Macdonald

Named to the 1900 Storm Centennial Committee by the City of Galveston, Linda Macdonald has been invited to speak to numerous groups around the state and nation about the storm. A fourth generation Galvestonian, many of her stories come from her grandfather, who lived through the storm. She has appeared on several PBS programs, the History Channel, Weather Channel, and Discovery Channel, as well as local and national network news programs. She also spoke worldwide via live streaming to the International Red Cross Disaster Preparedness Directors with numerous translators sharing her stories.

 

 

 

 UPCOMING DATES

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MONDAY, 9/4: Labor Day Holiday

WEDNESDAY, 9/6: Luau Special Dress Day

THURSDAY, 9/7: Alpha & Omega Ceremony & Reception

PTO Officer Meeting at 12 pm

FRIDAY, 9/8: PTO Luau

Virtue Friday (Light Blue)

THURSDAY, 9/14: Love Your Teacher Lunch

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:

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

We wish all of our Charger Families a very happy Labor Day Weekend! Remember no school Monday, so enjoy your three-day weekend!

A note from Mrs. McLain in the Front Office: 

If a student has not been picked up prior to 3:15 pm, they will automatically be taken to Extended Day. The front office does not need to be notified if you are running late and your children needs to go to Extended Day.

As per the handbook, page 20 " Trinity strongly urges parents NOT to bring "fast food" lunches for their children, unless there is an emergency. Children should bring a sack lunch or purchase lunch." The front office will be happy to give your child an "emergency lunch" if needed.

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER FACULTY & STAFF BIRTHDAYS 

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, Margarita Sims, PK2-1st Grade Music Teacher

September 19 - Maria Wheeler, PK3 Teacher

"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the whole earth. Sing to the Lord and bless his Name; proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day."

-Psalm 96:1-2

 

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