School News

For both the health of our community and to help us keep students and teachers in the classrooms in the days and weeks ahead, please be mindful about illness prevention when celebrating Thanksgiving or other holiday weekend events. We all need to do our part as COVID cases continue to surge in the region.

NOTICE: If a friend or family member with whom you spent Thanksgiving (or other time over break) begins to exhibit any of the COVID symptoms prior to your child’s return to school on Monday, November 29, we urge to you exercise caution and keep your child(ren) home from school until more is known about your loved one’s health situation. If someone you were around on Thanksgiving Day becomes ill on Friday or Saturday, you were then exposed to the virus, as it can be spread 48 hours prior to the appearance of symptoms.

In an essay on Hamlet, C.S. Lewis said this about FRIENDSHIP: “The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.” Having good friends is not only a delight in itself but it is also necessary to help us become the people God intends us to be. Let us pray regularly to be surrounded by good friends and to be good friends to those around us.

Did you choose Trinitas because a friend, family member, or neighbor told you about it? While print or Google ads can cast a wide net, offering a personal invitation to someone always has a greater impact. We are planning several events for prospective families again this year: two open houses, an in-person information night, and a virtual one. We encourage you to start thinking of guests to invite!

Trinitas would not exist without the strong support of our community: staff, board, families, donors, and alumni. We are thankful for you all! Please be watching for our annual fund flyer and be prayerfully considering how you might support Trinitas this year. Our annual fund is our one and only fundraiser for the year! We will not send you donation appeals every month. We will not ask you to sell gift wrap, magazines, or popcorn. Year after year, we have been blessed by the generosity of our community, allowing us to offer a truly unique educational experience to our students.

Due to the number of students absent because of COVID or other illness, we postponed the Speech Meet until the Wednesday after Thanksgiving Break, December 1. Guest attendance that day may depend on the current COVID situation. We do still plan to stream the all-school round via Zoom.

Speech Meet is almost here! We hope students have found opportunities to practice for family and friends! Remember that Speech Meet is a dress uniform event. Students should arrive next Wednesday, November 17, in dress uniform.

Guests are welcome, but you may also watch the all-school round via Zoom starting at 10:15 a.m. Please make sure your name clearly identifies you (at least first name and last initial) so we can let you into the Zoom meeting. You can find the link in the November 12 all-school newsletter.

The Zoom link may be shared with grandparents, but we also need clear identification from them, e.g., “grandparent” with student first name and last initial. Please note that students should not be listed by full name on Zoom. We should also note that our office will be unable to take calls regarding Zoom issues or tech support during that time.

On Wednesday, November 3, many Trinitas parents, students, and staff enjoyed a lovely reception and the premier of The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis. We wish to thank a very generous friend of the school for making the evening possible! We are happy to report that turnout for the film far surpassed theater expectations and it is now extended from November 12 through 18. For more information and to get tickets, click here.

We have partnered with Protect Young Eyes in the past, and we are happy to advertise additional opportunities to hear from PYE. Please mark your calendar for the following events to be held at Ivanrest Church (3777 Ivanrest Avenue Southwest).

December 9 – The Big 4: Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube
January 13 – Top Digital Safety Tips and Tricks
February 10 – Mental Health, Tech & Our Kids
March 10 – Pornography Harms & Hopes