In March, the 6th-8th Latin students took the National Latin Exam. This exam was given to over 139,000 students in the United States and 20 foreign countries. The questions covered translation, grammar, geography, mythology, Roman life, history, mottoes, and derivatives. Our students did very well!

Bene factum, discipuli!

Intro:
Sophia S. – Ribbon & Certificate (Sophia only missed one question on the entire exam!)
Henry S. – Ribbon & Certificate
Finn C. – Certificate
Jacob M. – Certificate

Latin I:
Gabriel B. – Gold Summa Cum Laude
Natalie P. – Silver Maxima Cum Laude
Robyn T. – Silver Maxima Cum Laude
Noah S. – Magna Cum Laude

Latin II:
Will M. – Gold Summa Cum Laude
Emilia F. – Silver Maxima Cum Laude

We just learned that Trinitas is in a three-way tie for 4th and 5th places in the Calvin 5K and Fun Run School Challenge sponsored by D&W Fresh Market. The challenge awards $350 gift cards to Village Bike & Fitness to five students, one from each of the five schools with the most registrants.

Registration for the School Challenge has been re-opened, so we have a chance to break that tie if more people sign up by 11:59 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, April 25. Team members do not need to attend Trinitas. They just need to sign up for our team. Please invite your friends or extended family and join the fun on Saturday morning!

Click here for more information and the link to register. You will be asked if you are participating in the D&W School Challenge towards the end of the registration process. Simply answer “Yes” and select “Trinitas” from the drop-down menu.

If we can claim a top five spot, one of our students will win a $350 Village Bike & Fitness gift card!

The Calvin Spring Classic 5K and Fun Run will be held at Calvin College on Saturday, April 27. Click here to register.

There will be prizes, refreshments, and kids’ activities! All participants will receive a Calvin Spring Classic t-shirt. Trinitas students may wear their t-shirts to their first PE class after the race.

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Tomorrow (Friday, April 19) is the registration deadline for the Calvin Spring Classic 5K and Fun Run which will be held on Saturday, April 27. The cost is only $15 for students in the 5K and $8 for younger students in the Fun Run. Click here for more information and the link to register.

Join the Trinitas team or come to cheer on our runners! Everyone is encouraged to wear a Trinitas t-shirt. There are a few shirts available for purchase in the office. Your friends and family may join our Trinitas team so long as they register for the “School Challenge” and select Trinitas.

Trinitas received many awards at the MJCL spring convention on Saturday!  Pictures from the event have been added to our all-school photo gallery and some appear on the bulletin board outside the office. Gratulationes, discipuli!

Certamen (Latin Quiz Bowl):
Robyn T. (1st)

Costume Contest:
Nathan S. (1st)

Dramatic Interpretation:
Emilia F. (tie 2nd)

Olympika:
Long Jump – Isaac F., Jacob M., Nathan S. (1st)
Myth Relay – Will M., Natalie P., Noah S., Robyn T. (1st)

Art:
Will M. (1st for Janus head; 1st for Underworld game)
Will M. and Emilia F. (2nd for Italia Map)
Will M., Emilia F., Gabriel B., Abby P. Natalie P., Noah S., Robyn T. (2nd for Underworld Posters)
Jacob M. (3rd for Roman House)

Academic Testing (5 Tests/5 Levels):
Gabriel B. (3rd Grammar Level I; 1st Derivatives Level I)
Finn C. (3rd Roman Life Intro)
Emilia F. (3rd Roman Life Level II)
Jacob M. (tie 3rd Derivatives Intro)
Will M. (1st Roman Life Level II; 1st Mythology Level II)
Abby P. (1st Vocabulary Level I; 3rd Derivatives Level I)
Henry S. (1st Mythology Intro; tie 3rd Derivatives Intro)
Noah S. (3rd Roman Life Level I; 1st Mythology Level I)
Sophia S. (2nd Grammar Intro; tie 3rd Derivatives Into)
Robyn T. (1st Roman Life Level I; 1st Grammar Level I; 3rd Mythology Level I)

Fine Arts Night is just a few weeks away! We are looking forward to a wonderful evening of vocal and instrumental music, dance, recitations, and more. It is also a great night to connect with old friends and make new ones. Please plan to stay for the reception following the program and extend an invitation to your friends and family!

Please remember that parents must sign and submit a sheet by Friday, May 3, stating that they have heard their child’s Fine Arts Night piece twice before the rehearsal at school on Monday, May 6.

On Tuesday evening, a group from Trinitas attended a seminar hosted by Protect Young Eyes. They were all very impressed by presentation and the resources available on this organization’s website. If you are seeking age-appropriate materials to help you speak with your child about internet safety, suggestions for how to safeguard your devices, or reviews of popular apps, you will find all that and more at www.protectyoungeyes.com.

According to legend, Romulus founded Rome on April 21 in 753 BC. We will be wishing Rome a happy birthday on Monday, April 22. Students will sing and enjoy cake during lunch time. Please note the cake will not be allergen-free or safe for students who have food/dye sensitivities. While it will be free of nuts, it may be processed in a facility where nuts are present. Feel free to send an alternative treat that day if your child is unable to have the cake.