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Absences
If a student is sick and needs to stay home, parents should call the school by 9:00 a.m. at (717) 909-3706. Parents must also follow-up within three days of the student's return to school with a written note regarding the absence. There is a limit to the number of notes a parent may write for absences. After that, a doctor's note is required. Please see the Attendance section of the Student/Parent Handbook, beginning on page 19, for details.
Mission Collection
Our first mission collection will be on Friday, September 16, 2022. It is a $2.00 dress down day and benefits the Trinity Families in Need Program. This fund helps Trinity families who incur an unexpected need until they can be connected with agencies who can give them further assistance. If you want to give more than $2.00, it would be greatly appreciated. Any checks should be made out to "Trinity High School." Please put THS Families in Need on the memo line.
Social Work Referrals
Ms. Jamie VanMeter is Trinity's Social Worker, and she assists students and families in identifying and overcoming barriers to student success, such as mental health support, connection to
community resources, and/or basic needs fulfillment. She often partners with the Counseling Department, Academic Support Team, Dean of Students, and students and families in achieving
this goal. This brochure more formally describes her role, and and this document clarifies how her role differs from our school counselors. Referrals (including self-referrals) can be made using this form. (A link to this form can always be found at the bottom of this section in Trinity Weekly.)
Ms. VanMeter also manages a Community Resources website that provides links to various resources and supports within our community.
Homecoming 2022
The Homecoming Dance on will be on Saturday, September 24!
Dress: Semi-formal wear is suggested, with casual dress optional. Girls' dress length/style must be appropriate per school dress code; there must be no bare midriffs, meaning the midriff must be completely covered even when moving/dancing. Suggested attire for boys is a button-up shirt with khakis or dress slacks, tie and jacket optional.
Trinity High School welcomes the opportunity to uphold the important tradition of offering a Homecoming Dance for the students; however, students need to abide by all school rules, and this includes dress. If students do not dress appropriately for the Homecoming Dance, we will not offer a winter semi-formal dance.
The Dance is from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Trinity. Students must arrive by 7:30 p.m., and stay until at least 9:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale during all lunch periods next week (September 12 to 16), for $20. Tickets are non-refundable. Guests from other schools must have a form signed from their school, which is available when tickets are purchased. Students will be selected at random to take breathalyzer tests.
Any parents willing to chaperone all or part of the evening should please contact Mrs. Trish Bolster, Vice Principal and Director of Activities.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks may now be pre-ordered from Jostens. Order now to get the lowest price of the year! Orders can also be placed using a paper form.
Yearbook--Senior Ads
Parents of seniors, do you want to purchase an ad recognizing your student? You can now pay for those online as well. Photo and message for your ad should be emailed to Ms. Emily Babusci. Paper forms can also be submitted. Please contact Ms. Babusci at ebabusci@thsrocks.us with any questions.
Lunch Menu
See the lunch menu for the remainder of September here.
On-Campus Counseling
Trinity is excited to offer free, outpatient mental health treatment for our students this school year. We recognize the importance of good mental health to student success and have collaborated with Catholic Charities Counseling Services to overcome the mental health treatment shortage within our community. Services will be provided by a licensed practitioner on site, during the school day, on an as-needed basis. Spaces are limited and require parent permission. If your student is struggling with an unaddressed mental health need, please contact Ms. Jamie VanMeter, School Social Worker, at (717) 761-1116, ext. 162 for more information.
Signs of Suicide Program
Trinity High School and the Counseling Department will once again present the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program to teach students about this difficult topic. SOS has been used by thousands of schools over the past few decades. Studies show that it effectively teaches students about depression and suicide and has been shown to reduce the number of students' self-reported suicide attempts. Students will watch age-appropriate video clips and participate in a guided discussion about depression, suicide, and what to do if they are concerned about a friend. Following the video, students will complete a response slip that asks whether they would like to talk with an adult about any concerns. Counselors will be available to speak with any student who wishes to do so.
The SOS Program will be presented to all classes throughout the months of September, October, and December.
Please read the attached Parent and Family handouts on the Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program here: SOS Parent Information, SOS Parent Information in Spanish, SOS Infographic, SOS Infographic in Spanish.
If you have any questions or concerns about your child's participation in this program, or you prefer that your child not participate, please contact Ms. Eileen Poplaski, Vice Principal and Director of Studies, at (717) 761-1116 no later than Thursday, September 15.
From the Guidance Department
Any family who qualifies for MA, SNAP, etc., also qualifies for cell phone and internet assistance. See more information here.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. You can play an important role in preventing suicide. Knowing the warning signs and how to ask the question can help save lives. Learn more here. See also, this important infographic on Firearms Safety and suicide.
Spirit Wear
Fall spirit wear stores are now open, and new items have been added to the schools main store. Shop here!
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