Middle School Matters

Happy Saturday!

Please pardon the late post.  I was out of the office yesterday and I'm wrapping some weekly items up on this beautiful Saturday morning.

SAIS Visit

Our SAIS accreditation visit ended this week and was a wonderful experience for us in the middle school.  The team members had some very nice things to say about our program, and they were particularly complimentary of our students.  One of the team members told me that there was a tremendous amount of energy, enthusiasm, and innovation in our division, and pointed out that the teachers seemed passionate about their work and demonstrated a genuine love for your kids.  They described Trinity as a "family," and stated that that quality separates us from most schools.

Needless to say, I was very pleased with the entire process and I look forward to sharing specifics when we receive the written report in a few weeks.

No Columbus Day Holiday This Year

For many years, Trinity has observed the Columbus Day holiday which falls this Monday.  However, in order to have Thanksgiving week off, we had to "steal" a couple of days and this holiday is one of those.  Monday will be a regular school day this year.

Achievement Testing

Please remember that we will be conducting achievement testing next Tuesday and Wednesday.  School will dismiss at noon on both of those days, and lunch will not be served.

Please help your children by ensuring that they get a good night's sleep, eat a big, healthy breakfast, and come to school with the necessary supplies (complete with the obligatory no. 2 pencils!) to take these standardized tests.  We use the results of these tests in a variety of ways to help your children throughout the remainder of the year, so please encourage them to do their very best.

A Minute to Win It Competition

Our student YMCA programs are putting together what promises to be a great social event following the TR Miller game next Friday night.  The event will be held in Willett Hall immediately following the game and will last until 11:15pm.  Admission is one can of food to be given to the Montgomery Area Food Bank.  Please encourage your child to attend this exciting, fun-filled event!

Tests Next Week

Tuesday and Wednesday - Standardized Achievement Testing - Noon Dismissal

6th Grade:

Thursday - English

Friday - Science

7th Grade:

Friday - Math 7

8th Grade:

Monday - Latin

Friday - French

Have a great weekend!