Trinity Weekly
Volume 3, Issue 1
August 6, 2019
Trinity News & Information
Support Trinity Athletics
Now is the time for your business to be featured prominently while supporting Trinity High School athletics! The best way to reach 35,000 spectators is to advertise on our two permanent digital billboards. This $850 fee includes a family pass to home athletic events and a full-page advertisement in our seasonal sports programs. Click here to register online , fill out a paper form, or contact Mrs. Beth Zak  or  Mr. Larry Kostelac Jr.  in the Advancement Office. Businesses may also wish to advertise in the seasonal sports program only; learn more here.

Freshman Picnic: August 18, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Freshmen and their families should plan to join us on Sunday, August 18, for a welcome picnic at the Keystone Pavilion of Adams-Ricci Park. Look for the green and white balloons! Freshmen will meet one another and some upperclassmen, socialize, play games, and learn their House placements. We are asking families to help with food for the evening in the following way. Last name beginning
  • A-G should bring salads or side dishes
  • H-O should bring desserts       
  • P-Z should bring drinks
RSVP to Mrs. Monique Abbas by August 15.

Summer Assignments
Summer assignments for the 2019-2020 school year are posted on our website. All freshmen have a history assignment, and all English classes have a reading assignment. Assignments for other classes vary by subject and teacher.

Football Spirit Wear
Football spirit wear is available for purchase through August 30. Go Rocks!

Senior Photos
Seniors are running out of time to schedule their senior pictures with Camera Box. Call now to schedule before it's too late!   Schedule your senior pictures and get the details.

For Rising Freshmen--Health and Physical Information
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 (2018-2019). Students who saw their health-care provider after September 1, 2018, may send a copy of that physical exam, including immunizations, to Trinity. Otherwise, return this form to Trinity ASAP.

Students who will play a sport at Trinity must complete a PIAA sports physical (this is a separate form). Most health-care professionals are happy to complete both forms at one appointment. 

For Rising Seniors--Health and Vaccine Information
The PA Department of Health has issued  new guidelines for immunizations. Students are required to have a 2 nd Meningococcal (MCV) vaccine prior to entry into senior year. The first dose was required for 7 th grade entry. Please review your student’s immunization record and, if necessary, talk with your health-care provider. Documentation of the 2 nd dose of MCV must be sent in to the Main Office ("ATTN: Nurse"). 

Sports Pass
Trinity sports passes are available in the Main Office. The cost is $150 for a family or $85 for an individual. The passes are good for all regular-season home matches, JV or varsity. Go Rocks!

Uniform Closet
The Trinity Uniform Closet offers gently used uniforms to families free of charge. Two of each item are available for families. Size charts can be found here, and knowing specific measurements would be helpful, as well. Orders may also be placed "online" by emailing items and sizes needed to uniforms@thsrocks.us. The Uniform Closet will be open on:
  • August 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
  • August 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 
  • August 20, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (all students) *please note the date change

Flynn O'Hara
New Trinity uniforms may be purchased through Flynn O'Hara either online or by visiting their storefront in Harrisburg.

2019-2020 Academic Calendar
Trinity calendars for the 2019-2020 school year can be found here. There is a link to the printable calendar, and, by scrolling through the embedded calendar, users can see many significant events for the school year already.

Rocks in Motion
Summer service information and forms have been added to the Rocks in Motion website. You may also continue to access information on upcoming service projects, necessary forms, and information about our service program.
Upcoming Events
August 18: Freshman Picnic, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

August 20: New Parent Orientation, 7:00 p.m.

August 22: First Day of School--Freshmen Only!
Freshmen only should report for their first day of school at 8:00 a.m.

August 22: New Upperclassmen Report, 10:00 a.m.
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are new to Trinity should report at 10:00 a.m. for an hour to become acquainted with the school.

August 23: First Day of School--Upperclassmen Only
Freshmen do not report for school on this day.

Welcome!
Trinity is excited to welcome some new faces to campus this year. Read about our new staff members below, and be sure to give them a warm welcome to our community when you see them!
Mr. Michael Creavey will be joining our Theology Department and teaching mostly freshmen. Mr. Creavey comes to us with degrees from The Catholic University of America, Franciscan University of Steubenville, and with several years experience teaching high school and working with young people in youth ministry programs. Mr. Creavey also brings with him a decade of military service. A member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, and a former substitute at Trinity, he is already familiar with our community.
Our English Department will be joined by Mrs. Trish Bolster, an experienced Catholic educator with many accolades. Mrs. Bolster has degrees from Providence College and McDaniel College, and currently continuing her education through both Avila Institute and McDaniel College. She is a mom of six, and has most recently spent time working for Eastern University as the Academic Outreach Manager and as a Family Resource Specialist with KidsPeace Foster Care.
Mrs. Monique Abbas has joined our staff as Director of Admissions. Mrs. Abbas has two daughters at Trinity (classes of 2020 and 2022) and previously served for many years as Director of Development at Saint Joseph School.
Mr. Chris Heisey joined our coaching staff this fall as Head Coach for Golf. Mr. Heisey has served the Diocese of Harrisburg for over 30 years as the photographer for the Catholic Witness and is well-acquainted with our community through his many visits to the school. A former high school and college golf athlete, he served as an assistant golf professional at River Bend Country Club, in Langley, Virginia.
Shamrocks Who Shine
Caroline Dash ’20 (De La Salle House) is preparing to host a race designed to raise funds for a cause close to her heart— the Cradle of Hope Adoption Center. Cradle of Hope facilitated the adoption of Caroline, and her sister Katherine '18, from China in the early 2000s. Read more about Caroline's story here.
Duffy Gallagher '22 (Immaculata House) traveled to Washington D.C. along with hundreds of other teens to advocate for the needs of those with cystic fibrosis. Duffy met with Rep. Scott Perry, Sen. Bob Casey, and legislative assistants from Sen. Toomey’s office and Rep. Madeline Dean’s office. The focus of the day was to ask for support for comprehensive health insurance that provides a full range of coverage to support those with cystic fibrosis and to request funding, including $41.6 billion for the National Institute of Health and $3.4 billion for the FDA in 2020. Duffy attended on behalf of her aunt, Piper Welsh, who has cystic fibrosis and has had two double lung transplants as a result.
Ms. Claire Lichty married Kieran Keelan on June 14, 2019!

Mrs. Keelan's new school email address is ckeelan@thsrocks.us.
Ms. Mary Potok '11 married Nathan Snyder on June 21, 2019!

Mrs. Snyder's new email address is msnyder@thsrocks.us.
Calling All Crab Lovers!
3rd Annual Crab, Beer, and Wine Festival
Get your tickets now for our 3rd Annual Central Pennsylvania Crab, Beer and Wine Festival scheduled for Saturday, September 21.

Trinity High School will bring Central Pennsylvanians together for a unique experience where you can enjoy artisan beer and wine from Central PA’s finest craft breweries and wineries, delicious steamed Harbour House crabs, and Redd's BBQ, all while listening to live music performed by the Jewett Brothers Band.

Parents, teachers, students, and alumni, sign up to volunteer with us! Contact Sarah Mirarchi at (717) 774-7097 for more information.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Central PA Food Bank.
From Our Community
Cradle of Hope Adoption Agency Walk/Run
Cradle of Hope is an adoption agency that helps to place children with families in the United States. The fundraiser will be a walk/run held at Adams-Ricci Park on Saturday, August 10, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Service hours are available if you participate . See more information here or a form to donate if you are unable to attend but would still like to contribute. There is no need to register beforehand, just show up and sign in there. Caroline Dash '20 (De La Salle House) is involved in this event, which holds special significance for her because it helped her parents through the process to adopt both her and her sister. If you have any questions, please email Caroline at cdash.2020@thsrocks.us . 
Golf Tournament
Saint Theresa School and the Knights of Columbus are hosting a golf tournament on Friday, September 20. For more information, please click here. Participants may also register online.
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