Trinity Weekly

Volume 6, Issue 2

July 26, 2022

Mrs. Claire Keelan, our Family and Consumer Science teacher, will not return for the 2022-23 school year. We are grateful to her for all the work she has given to her students and the department. Join us in wishing her well!

Trinity is looking for a Family and Consumer Science teacher. This full-time position features fun courses and small class sizes. The course load includes Introduction to Family and Consumer Science, Foods 2, Clothing, and Child Development classes. Qualified candidates should have some background or experience in these areas, such as nutrition courses and sewing. A bachelor's degree is required. Contact Mr. John Cominsky with a resume and cover letter.

We are pleased to welcome two new faces to our faculty for next year. Mrs. Carolyn Pio will teach art for us next year, having taught at Carson Long Military Academy for more than a decade. Mrs. Pio has also worked for Perry County Children and Youth and in private ventures focused on art.

Mr. James Murray will join our Science Department this year. Mr. Murray has taught at several high schools in different parts of the country, including York, Pennsylvania, Orange, Virginia, and Naples, Florida. He also worked in private industry for many years.

We are blessed to have these teachers join our faculty!

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 last year, 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).

The Trinity High Marching Band wants for new members! We invite anyone who plays an instrument to join us. We could even use piano players; they can play mallet instruments. If you do not play an instrument, you may want to be part of our guard. They spin flags, rifles, and sabers to add to the visual part of the show. No experience is necessary! Contact Mrs. B.J. Meagher for more information.

Members of the Class of 2026 are invited to come to Trinity on Tuesday, July 26, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. to pick up their class shirts, House assignments, and class schedules. Families should park in the main parking area and enter through the doors in the bus port. There will be signs to help guide you. Please note: Students who have not taken their placement test will not receive a completed schedule and should contact Mrs. Monique Abbas at (717) 761-1116 x131 as soon as possible. Those who cannot make it can pick up their items beginning the following day during office hours.

Students in classes 2023, 2024, and 2025 are welcome to come to school to pick up a tentative copy of their class schedules. Schedules will not be mailed or emailed. Schedules will also appear on Rediker beginning on Thursday, July 28.

Some reminders:

If you wish to change a class, Ms. Poplaski will not make any changes until:

Changes will not be made to lunch periods or study halls.  

Please remember this is a tentative schedule. It is possible that class periods will change as Ms. Poplaski continues to work to make sure that all class sizes are as balanced as possible. Students will receive the final copies of their schedules on the first day of school.

Some Trinity students are collecting items for Operation Backpack, a program run through Volunteers of America, for local children in poverty or homelessness who cannot afford school supplies. Items, including backpacks and school supplies, are being collected through August 17. People may donate in-person to Trinity's Main Office or leave items in bins at the Fitness Center. Online donations can be made here. Contact Desiree Carr with questions.

Trinity uses Flynn O'Hara for all uniform items. Order 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.

A Sneaker will be added to the dress code for both boys and girls on a trial basis for the 2022-2023 school year.

The acceptable sneakers are:

Boys - Sperry Sneaker, Men's Striper II CVO (white)

Girls - Sperry Sneaker, Women's Crest Vibe (white)

These will be the only acceptable brand and shoe design and must be white in color. All other sneakers will be considered a violation of the Trinity High School Dress Code. The deck shoe, basic Oxford shoe, or a penny loafer may continue to be worn. Please see the Student-Parent Handbook, pages 35 and 36 for the complete dress codes for all students.

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.

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.

With the start of the 2022-2023 school year, there are some changes coming to the retreat schedule. We are excited about the ways these changes will help students to grow in their faith!

Freshmen will attend a one-day retreat in October. This retreat will be on-campus during the school day. The retreat focuses on growth in personal spirituality, building healthy relationships, and leadership.

Sophomores will attend retreat with their theology classes. Each month, one class will attend retreat during the school day. Students will learn about the Corporal Works of Mercy. To emphasize the importance of serving our community, students will journey with small groups and adult chaperones to various work sites in the Greater Harrisburg area. Service done during this retreat does not count towards the service hour requirement of the Rocks in Motion program.

New this year, juniors will participate in the Kairos retreat. For juniors, this retreat will be held at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Mechanicsburg. Moving the Kairos retreat to the junior year allows for the opportunity to build more upon the community that is formed while on Kairos. Students will need to provide their own transportation each day to and from St. Katharine Drexel Parish. The junior Kairos is not an overnight trip.

The activities of the retreat build on each other. Therefore, to go on the retreat, students must be able to attend the entire retreat. There are no late arrivals or early dismissals for games, doctor appointments, etc.

The link to the registration form was sent to each student's Trinity email account. Students should respond using this email account. Registration is due by Friday, August 5, 2022.

Juniors who choose not to go on Kairos will be required to attend a one-day retreat in April of 2023. Also, if they do not attend the junior Kairos, they will not be eligible to attend the off-campus retreat in their senior year.

As in years past, the senior Kairos will take place at St. Mary of Providence in Elverson, Pennsylvania. This three-and-a-half day, overnight retreat helps bring our students closer to God, themselves, and others. The activities of the retreat build on each other. Therefore, to go on the retreat, students must be able to attend the entire retreat. There are no late arrivals or early dismissals for games, doctor appointments, etc.

The link to the registration form was sent to each student's Trinity email account. Students should respond using this email account. Registration is due by Friday, August 5, 2022.

If a Senior chooses not to go on Kairos, they will be required to attend a one-day retreat in April of 2023.

Students who do not attend their class retreat will be required to attend an in-school retreat in April of 2023. This retreat will be based on the school theme for the year.

Trinity High School strives to educate the whole person--mind, body, and spirit. Retreats are an integral part of our students' formation. Retreats are a part of the Trinity High School experience and therefore are not an optional, extracurricular event.

Trinity has partnered with the MobileServe company for the purposes of communication about service opportunities and the tracking of service hours. Students will be able to report their hours and have them verified via an app on their cellphone or Chromebook. Training on how to use MobileServe will be done at the beginning of the school year.

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.

Meet Coach Reibsane in the school cafeteria on Tuesday, July 26, at 6:00 p.m. and hear about the plans for launching the program this fall! RSVP and hear more details by emailing Mr. Kindler.

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.

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Congratulations to our students who were recognized for their outstanding work on their Advanced Placement exams by the College Board!

AP Scholar--granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams:

AP Scholar with Honor--granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams:

AP Scholar with Distinction--granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams:

Congratulations to Kari Powell '23, who was chosen as PennLive's Athlete of the Year! Read more here.

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Saint Theresa School is holding its annual scholarship golf outing on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Valley Green Golf Course. The event includes a shotgun start at noon with meals provided. Proceeds support the school's scholarship fund and educational classroom tools. Registration and donations are welcome here.

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