Trinity Weekly

Volume 6, Issue 1

June 30, 2022

Did you know that you can redirect your state tax obligation to benefit Trinity's tuition assistance program? The program is called EITC SPE, and Trinity has seen it work miracles for our students! If you paid more than $3,500 in PA State taxes, you are eligible to participate. If you are interested, please reach out to Mrs. Monique Abbas, Director of Admissions and EITC, at (717) 761-1116 (ex. 131).

Summer is the time to get your senior picture taken with Camera Box. Please call the studio at (717) 761-2017 to schedule an appointment so that your senior picture can be included in the 2023 yearbook. See the Camera Box website for important details and dress code requirements.

Trinity's Main Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays this summer. The office will be closed on Fridays.

The office will will be closed during the week of July 4. It will reopen on Monday, July 11.

We regret to inform the Trinity community of the sudden passing on June 27 of Coach Steve Sobotta, a coach in our boys basketball program. Please pray for his wife, Mary, and their children, all of whom graduated from Trinity: Nicholas '10, Matthew '13, Katherine '16, and Margaret '19. Please also pray for Coach Larry Kostelac Jr., his coaching staff, and his players at this time.

Coach Sobotta was a retired colonel from the United States Army. He was an expert with information technology and worked in the industry after his military retirement. For more than 15 years he worked with the Boys Basketball Program, beginning as 9th grade coach and later moving to assistant varsity coach. He was always positive and encouraging with students and adults alike. He was student-centered and focused on each player's individual best. He will be sorely missed by all.

The viewing for Coach Sobotta will be held on Tuesday, July 5, at 6:00 p.m. at Hoffman Funeral Home (2020 W. Trindle Rd., Carlisle, PA, 17013). The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 6, at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Patrick Church (85 Marsh Dr., Carlisle, PA, 17013).

Find the 2022-23 Athletic Handbook here.

Trinity uses Flynn O'Hara for all uniform items. It is best to order your items early in the summer, either online, or in person at the store in Harrisburg.

We also have a Uniform Closet with gently used items. Families interested in obtaining some pieces in this way should email requested items and sizes to uniforms@thsrocks.us.

Take part in our Capital Campaign in an affordable, meaningful way! Honor Trinity High School alumni, a family, a loved one, or even a special teacher by dedicating a seat in our new auditorium. An engraved nameplate on the seat will display the dedication. Donors may also consider purchasing an entire row. Reach out to Mr. Jordan Hill, Director of Advancement, with questions. Reserve your spot here.

Find summer assignments for all classes organized by department on our website here. Please note: an assignment has been added for Spanish 3. This link can also be found at the bottom of our website in the Quicklinks section. All English classes have summer reading. Many other classes, especially honors and AP classes, also have summer work. All incoming freshmen have both an English and history assignment due at the start of the year.

Pennsylvania State Law requires all students to have a second dose of the Meningococcal vaccine prior to entry into grade 12. (One dose was required for grade 7, and the second dose is required for grade 12.) Please review your student's immunization records and have your primary care provider take appropriate action. Please send a copy of your student's updated immunization record to the Main Office, Attn: "School Nurse."

Trinity High School follows the West Shore School District's modified health program, which requires a 9^th grade physical examination, including a record of immunizations. This exam must be dated after September 1 of the previous school year (2021-2022). Students who saw their healthcare provider after September 1, 2021, may send a copy of that physical exam, including immunizations, to Trinity. Otherwise, return this form to Trinity ASAP. Please contact the school nurse at thsnurse@thsrocks.us with any questions. Please note that this physical is different from the sports physical.

Trinity confirmed last week that Field Hockey will operate as a PIAA sport for the 2022 season! This will allow our girls to earn Varsity letters as a part of their participation in the program. While the team is a PIAA sport, we still need to be added to a division in the Mid Penn Conference which would feature a standard league schedule. For 2022 and 2023 we will play an independent, modified regular season schedule of games that is reflective of our skill level, numbers, and overall team progress. Interested Trinity students can still sign up here.

Trinity High School is seeking a Head Coach for our Girls Lacrosse Program. The Head Coach is responsible for leading the program year-round to develop students athletically and competitively, as well as instilling character reflective of the Catholic Christian mission of Trinity High School. The PIAA season runs from March through May. Practice times vary Monday through Saturday but are generally in the evenings on weekdays. Click here to view a full job description for this position.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter featuring coaching philosophy to Mr. Eric Kindler, Trinity Athletic Director.

Students interested in participating in a fall sport for the coming academic year can sign up online through FamilyID here. All registrations must be done online through the FamilyID portal by August 8 (Football) and August 15 (Golf, Girls Tennis, Cross Country, Volleyball, Soccer, Cheerleading, Field Hockey) to be properly cleared to play. Please be sure to read all directions carefully before proceeding through the registration form.

Trinity High School students are eligible to play for the Keystone Kraken Ice Hockey Club, which plays in the Central Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (CPIHL). Those interested can register online. Learn more by visiting the Facebook page or sending an email. All registrations for the 2022-23 season are due by July 30.

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Congratulations to Owen Charles '23 on becoming Boy Scout Troop 195's newest Eagle Scout!

Congratulations to Trinity Quiz Bowl members Alexandra Arnold, Ethan Brown, and Connor Pushart for winning second place and $3,000 in the WGAL Brain Busters competition this year! The team purchased a new buzzer system with the funds. Watch their matches unfold on WGAL on the dates below, or catch them afterwards here.

Trinity vs. ?? (watch to see the final competitor)--July 7, at 7:00 p.m.

Trinity Athletics Schedule | Mid Penn Conference Standings

Temple University is once again offering the popular Reading and Writing Programs for students. These LIVE online summer programs aim to improve your child's reading comprehension, reading fluency, vocabulary, writing skills, and textbook skills. This six-week program is LIVE online with a teacher and small class sizes (approximately 14 students). Class days and times vary. Cost is $249 plus $39 for books and materials. Learn more here.

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