Trinity News & Information
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Transportation for December 21
The following school districts will provide early dismissal pick-up on December 21:
- 10:30 a.m. pick-up: Cumberland Valley (dismissal from class at 10:15 a.m.)
- 11:45 a.m. pick-up: Mechanicsburg (to Mechanicsburg High School), Susquehanna, South Middleton (to Iron Forge Elementary), West Shore, East Penn, and Harrisburg
- 12:00 p.m. pick-up: Northern York
- no early dismissal transportation: Central Dauphin and Susquenita.
Midterm Examinations
Midterm examinations are scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, through Thursday, January 17. Each day will feature two exams, with dismissal for most students at 10:45 a.m. Some students may need to stay longer for a third exam for extended testing time. It is imperative that all students be present for these examinations, so please do not schedule doctor appointments during this time.
Please note--
Friday, January 18, and Monday, January 21, are scheduled days off for students. However, should we need to cancel one or more exam days due to inclement weather, Friday, January 18, will become the first make-up day, and Monday, January 21, will become the second exam make up day. Additionally, any student who is sick for one exam day will be asked to come in on Friday, January 18, to make up missed exams. Students absent for two exam days will also be asked to report to school on Monday, January 21.
Midterm Examinations by Day
Tuesday, January 15--Social Studies (exam one) & Foreign Languages (exam two)
Wednesday, January 16--English (exam one) & Math (exam two)
Thursday, January 17--Theology (exam one) & Science (exam two)
Ray Tyo Scholarship
The Diocese of Harrisburg offers the Ray Tyo Scholarship to a male and female student from Trinity who will be pursing their education at a Catholic college or university. Trinity students should
apply by April 6 and
find more information here.
PSAT Scores
PSAT and PSAT 8/9 scores are now available for students who participated in the testing on October 10, 2018. Students can access their scores by logging in to the
College Board website
and opening an account with the College Board. A copy of the report will be mailed to parents in the near future. The College Board website offers a wealth of information for students and parents in areas of test preparation, career planning, and college searches.
THON Registration
Registration
for THON is open (see
instructions here
). Trinity's 12-hour event will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15.
Y
ou must have a minimum of $55 in your account to attend THON. The doggie room is $85 and the VIP room is $125. Use your school username and password to make a new account or log in to your old one. Direct any questions to
Madison Oliverio
or
Caroline O'Neil
.
Grant from Lower Allen VFW
Trinity High School received a $5,000 grant from the Lower Allen VFW Post 7530 for the purchase of a LittleBits Pro Library. This enhancement easily supports a classroom group, allowing up to 32 student inventors to build robotics projects that spark an interest in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). The LittleBits Pro Library will be housed in Trinity’s Mary Buckley Library, where it will be accessible to students of all skill levels. Mr. Martin Carr, Dean of Faculty and Chair of the Math Department, accepted the grant from the VFW on December 10. Thank you, VFW Post 7530!
March for Life
Trinity High School will again be taking a group to the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on
Monday, January 18, 2019. We will attend Mass with Father Sahd, hear pro-life speakers, and march from the Mall towards the Supreme Court Building. The cost is $40, and
permission slips
should be returned to Mr. Root.
See more information
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Coach Kostelac's 700th Win
To commemorate Coach Larry Kostelac's 700th career win with varsity basketball, the Trinity bookstore has T-shirts for sale for $12. Contact
Miss Kiker with questions.
Night Club Card--SKi Roundtop
Still looking for that perfect Christmas gift that will keep giving for weeks? Try a Night Club Card for skiing or snowboarding at the resort rated #1 on the East Coast for making snow--Roundtop Mountain Resort! Don’t have the equipment--no worries, Roundtop has what you need along with expert lessons.
Register. Our login is the number “4293” and the password is “trinity”. Need a ride there? There will be a bus running Thursdays in January and February, leaving Trinity at 3:30 p.m. and returning by 9:30 p.m. Please contact
Ms. Albright if you are interested. Why be stuck at home watching reruns on TV all winter long? Winter could become your favorite season, and skiing/snowboarding could become your favorite sport!
CPAVTS Applications
Boys Tennis
Boys interested in playing tennis in the spring should contact
Michael Brown
or Coach Tony Cooper at 717-307-6483.
Christmas Cookie Extravaganza
The PTO is sponsoring the 5th Annual Christmas Cookie Extravaganza to send 75 Trinity faculty and staff members home for the holidays with six to seven dozen cookies.
Sign up to bring three to five dozen homemade cookies to Trinity's Main Office on December 21 by 9:00 a.m. Cookies should be in disposable containers or on a tray ready for display. Anyone interested in helping with set-up and distribution of cookies should contact Allie Perkins at 717-215-1938.
Driver’s Education Classes for Winter 2019--Registration Required
Register
for the classroom potion of driver's education. Registration and payment ($50.00) are due together by December 20, and limited spots remain. Registration papers are also available in the library. Contact
Jeannette Elias
with questions.
2019 Yearbook
The yearbook staff is hard at work on the 2018-2019 yearbook.
Rocks in Motion
Access the
Rocks in Motion website
for information on upcoming service projects, necessary forms, and information about our service program.
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Congratulations to
Samuel Predmore '19
(Immaculata House) and
Mia Kilroy '19
(De La Salle House) who have been named National Merit Commended Students for the Class of 2019. Sam and Mia achieved this honor as a result of their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT in October, 2017.
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On December 8,
Cheyenne Pohl '19
(Immaculata House), vocalist, and alumnus
Connor Rohrer '18
, keyboards, were honored to open for the 70s Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics at the 11th annual Capozzi-Adler Holiday Party. The event raises money for several special area charities.
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Joseph Geisler
'20
(De La Salle House) is completing his Eagle Project at Trinity. For his project, Joe enhanced the flag pole area at COBO Field, constructing a small wall and stone garden with symbols of the different branches of the United States Armed Forces. Landscaping will be added in the spring. Joe is a member of Saint Joseph Parish and Boy Scout Troop 195.
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December 16: Christmas Concert, 2:00 p.m. (House Point Event)
December 18: Mass, 7:15 a.m.
All are invited to join us for weekly Mass in the chapel, sponsored by Loyola House for the intention of Mr. Thomas Lichty, father of Mrs. Claire Lichty.
December 21: 11:45 a.m. Dismissal for the Christmas Break
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Gospel for Sunday, December 16, 2018--3rd Sunday in Advent
The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What should we do?” He said to them in reply, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they said to him, “Teacher, what should we do?” He answered them, “Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.” Soldiers also asked him, “And what is it that we should do?” He told them, “Do not practice extortion, do not falsely accuse anyone, and be satisfied with your wages.” Now the people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their hearts whether John might be the Christ. John answered them all, saying, “I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is coming. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fan is in his hand to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his barn, but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.” Exhorting them in many other ways, he preached good news to the people.--Luke 3:10-18
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Reflection
“What should we do?” These words spoken by the people to John the Baptist should be in our hearts and minds as we prepare for Christmas. John’s answer is simple: Love. In his answer to each of the groups that pose this question, John responds with love--give to those in need, do not take more than is prescribed, do not accuse falsely. As we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, love incarnate, we must evaluate what we do. If we fall short, then the first step is to go to Confession. By receiving forgiveness, we are freed to love God and our neighbor according to His plan for us.
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Saint of the Week--Blessed Anthony Grassi, December 18
Blessed Anthony Grassi had a deep devotion to Our Lady of Loreto from his childhood. He joined the Oratorian Fathers at 17, and he was known as a very good student. Struck by lightning at age 29, Anthony was paralyzed for a few days before recovering, becoming somewhat a changed man.
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Prayer for the Week--Advent Prayer
O God, who sees how Your people faithfully await the feast of the Lord's Nativity, enable us, we pray, to attain the joys of so great a salvation, and to celebrate them always with solemn worship and glad rejoicing. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Source: Roman Missal, 3rd Edition
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Lauren and Spencer Day Memorial Golf Tournament
The
11th Annual Lauren and Spencer Day Memorial Golf Tournament and Walk
at Rich Valley Golf Course will be held on June 15, 2019,
to raise money for the Lauren and Spencer Day Foundation, which was established to assist families in need in our community during a major medical crisis. This Foundation was started by friends of the Day family while Lauren was battling leukemia. Lauren lost her battle with leukemia in 2000, but the Foundation continued. When Lauren’s brother Spencer died in an automobile accident, his name was added to the Foundation. This cause is near to Trinity's heart, as both Lauren and Spencer died while students at Trinity.
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West Shore United Rugby Club
Trinity students interested in playing rugby should plan to attend an informational meeting on January 10.
See more information.
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Made for More with Christopher West & Mike Mangione
Brought to you by: St. Joan of Arc, Hershey; Holy Name of Jesus, Harrisburg; St. Catherine
Laboure, Harrisburg; Holy Spirit, Palmyra; St. Matthew, Dauphin, on April 2, 2019 at Bishop McDevitt High School. This event will sell out, so grab your tickets
online. Tickets are $20.
Made for More is an inspired blend of teaching, live music, and art that taps the deepest desires of the human heart revealing their ultimate purpose and goal. Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they offer a vision of the Gospel like you’ve never heard through the lens of Saint John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. This event is appropriate for ages 15 and up. Please contact
Lou at 717.215.4175 if you would like more information.
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Knights of Columbus
Fathers, husbands, brothers, sons, uncles, and grandfathers, please take notice. The Knights of Columbus are looking for good Catholic men to become part of the largest Catholic brotherhood. Join us
online
or contact
Samuel Connahey
at 609-276-4102.
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Catholic Parents Prayer Group
Parents are invited to join a prayer group aimed at increasing the Catholic faith of our children and Catholic children around the world. As a member, you would receive daily emails that would include a reminder to pray a decade of the rosary as well as the mystery to be prayed. The group is run by Paul Zabroske, a parishioner of Saint Joseph Parish. Mrs. Shelley Zabroske, Paul's wife, teaches at Saint Joseph School. Their son Luke graduated from Trinity in 2014, so the family is embedded in our community. To join, contact
Paul Zabroske at 717-659-1054.
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communications@thsrocks.us
by noon each Wednesday. Please write a blurb and include any relevant information, including links or images.
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