FRIDAY FLASH | March 1, 2024 | | |
Here are a few important reminders about upcoming events at Trivium Prep. Please visit our website, www.triviumprep.org, for more information.
The latest Friday Flash newsletters can always be found on our website under
Parent Resources->Latest News.
Upcoming Events:
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Monday, March 4 | Re-enrollment opens for current 6th-11th grade students | Wednesday, March 6 | Restaurant Night for Trivium Robotics at Ground Control, 3-9 PM, 4860 N Litchfield Rd | Thursday, March 7 | Trivium Spirit Day
(This is a FULL day of school) | March 8-15 | No School: Spring Break | Friday, March 15 | Q3 Evaluations available in JupiterEd by 5 PM | Tuesday, March 19 | PSO Dad's BBQ for Teachers
Donate/Volunteer to Help | Thursday, March 21 | Spirit Wear Sale, after school in the quad | Friday, March 22 | MS and HS Field Day
Volunteer/Donate to HS Field Day
Volunteer/Donate to MS Field Day | Friday, March 22 | PSO Uniform Collection,7:30-9:30 AM in Front Office or 5-7 PM Archway MPR | Saturday, March 23 | PSO Uniform Exchange, 1-3 PM, MPR
Early Shopping with Voucher/Donation, 12 PM
(Archway Goodwill Drive Drop-off) | Friday, March 29 | No School: R&R Weekend | Sunday, March 31 | Deadline to Purchase Tickets for Jr/Sr Spring Formal on 4/13
View Details and Purchase Tickets
(Guest forms due 3/27) | | |
Contact Information and School Hours
Please take a moment to store these important contact numbers in your phone or post them on your fridge.
Trivium Prep Main Office: (623) 866-4730
Attendance Line: (623) 209-0604
Website: www.triviumprep.org
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Complete the Annual Parent Satisfaction Survey! |
Dear Families,
To those of you who have already completed the annual parent survey – thank you! If you have not yet done so, please follow this link, or use the QR code below to tell us about your experiences at Trivium Prep. Your feedback affirms what we do well and tells us what we need to do better. The survey will remain open until midnight on Tuesday, March 5.
Because your feedback is so important to us, we want to encourage every family to participate. To that end, if we achieve a participation rate of 80% or higher, we will celebrate with a special dress-down day where students and staff may wear jeans (pants) and non-uniform sneakers to school!
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Re-enrollment for 6th-11th Grade Families Opens March 4 |
Re-Enrollment will open Monday, March 4 for current 6th-11th grade families. It is done entirely online by using a computer/laptop and Chrome as your web browser. You will log into your Parent Portal to complete Re-Enrollment. You will also need to upload an updated AZ Proof of Residency that matches the address and parent e-signing, as well as being current if it is a bill.
Look for an email on Monday, March 4 with full details.
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Current Volunteer/Donation Opportunities |
We love our volunteers! Here are current opportunities to volunteer at Trivium Prep. Volunteers serving on-campus during the school day must be Raptor-cleared.
Urgent Need for Lunch Vols - Tues/Wed/Fri:
Volunteer as a Hot Lunch Server - Ongoing
NEW! Volunteer/Donate to Field Day on March 22
Donate tissues and snacks (granola bars, crackers) to the Health Office. Please deliver to front office labeled "TVP Health Office." Thank you!
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The Middle School Minute
Getting The Most Out Of Spring Break
Your middle school scholar may need you to take an active role in making a plan to make the most of their time off from school. Here are some ideas that may help with planning.
- Downtime/Recharging - Your scholar could probably use a break. Scheduling some time throughout the week to recover from the 3rd quarter is necessary. It is important to enjoy the time off and allow the body and mind to rest and recharge.
- Reconnecting - When you don’t have to worry about homework, studying, and the like, Spring Break provides the perfect opportunity to spend time doing something that you all enjoy. Spending family time with grandparents, cousins, and close family friends is a great way to do some of the things that can’t be done during the school week.
- Exercise - Your scholar has more seat time than they do movement at school. Movement is a great way to reduce stress, build healthy habits, and have some fun. Your local Parks and Recreation will have some structured opportunities to engage in some fun activities.
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We need your help to keep our school fully funded for this school year.
The Arizona Public School Tax Credit (TC) drive supports character-building activities including athletics, enrichment courses, and field trips.
Every Arizona resident is eligible to contribute their Public School Tax Credit, claim it on their state taxes, and receive the same amount on their tax return.
We ask parents to give $200 if they file individually or $400 if they file jointly. We also ask extended family, faculty, and friends to give their Tax Credits as well.
We ask you to make a lasting commitment to your scholars and our school through the tax credit.
Take the Tax Credit Today!
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Reminder - Library Books due by March 5 |
A quick reminder that all school library books are due back by Tuesday, March 5. We want to ensure all library books are returned prior to spring break. Any questions, please contact the school librarian at jtinker@archwaytrivium.org.
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Trivium Robotics Restaurant Night at Ground Control on March 6 |
Please join us at Ground Control on Wednesday, March 6 from 3-9 PM to support the High School Robotics team as they prepare to travel to Houston for World Championships! Ground Control is located at 4860 N. Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park.
Dine-in and to-go orders
20% proceeds to benefit the Trivium Prep HS Robotics Club
Show this flyer or mention Trivium Prep Robotics when ordering
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Trivium Spirit Day - Thursday, March 7 |
Our next Trivium Spirit Day is Thursday, March 7! This is a FULL DAY of school.
Trivium Prep students are invited to wear their Trivium Spirit Wear shirts OR this season's Trivium Prep sports uniform tops (shirts must have sleeves underneath, if they are a tank style) on spirit days along with the rest of their uniform. Show your school spirit!
Spirit Wear Sale - March 21, after school
Save the Date! Our next Spirit Wear sale will be held after-school in the Accomazzo Quad on Thursday, March 21 (in advance of Field Day on March 22). There are lots of items to choose from including shirts, hats, hoodies, vinyl stickers and more. Cash, credit or checks made out to "Trivium Prep Athletics" are accepted.
Look for a display of some new items in the front office or email Holli Lopez at knightnationspirit@gmail.com with questions!
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Discounted Spring Training Tickets & First Pitch Opportunity Available | During Spring Break, all students, teachers, administrators, and their families are eligible to purchase discounted Spring Training tickets for games at the Camelback-Ranch Glendale Spring Training Facility. In addition to this opportunity, students, teachers, and/or administrators can be nominated for a chance to throw out the first pitch at the Wednesday Spring Break game that week. Please view this flyer for all the details. | |
Our annual Teacher Appreciation BBQ is Tuesday, March 19. We are looking for Dads to help run the grill along with set up/clean up and for families to donate items for the lunch. Follow the link below to sign up!
Volunteer / Donate to the Dad's BBQ
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Your Help Needed for Field Day on Friday, March 22! | |
We are looking for volunteers and donations for Field Day on Friday, March 22!
Donations are needed for both high school and middle school. High School Field Day help is needed from 7:30am-12pm to assist with Field Day stations. Middle School Field Day help is needed from 11:30am-3:30pm to assist with Field Day stations. All volunteers must be Raptor cleared. Follow the links below to volunteer or donate!
Support Middle School Field Day
Support High School Field Day
Please email Kindy Wolfley at kwolfley@triviumprep.org with any questions. We are grateful for all who can assist with this school-wide event.
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Spring Formal for Juniors/Seniors - Saturday, April 13 |
Trivium Prep Spring Formal 2024 is Saturday, April 13 from 7-10 PM at the Verrado Golf Club. Spring Formal is for Juniors and Seniors only.
Tickets are $65 each. The deadline to purchase is Sunday, March 31. Tickets are available for purchase online only. Tickets are NOT available at the door.
Ticket purchase includes entrance to dance, dessert, drinks, and photos.
All guests (Trivium and non-Trivium) must present student ID at dance entrance. Follow the link below for detailed dress code/policies.
Deadline for guest forms: Wednesday, March 27. See link for form/details.
Purchase Tickets to Spring Formal
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PSO Uniform Collection/Exchange - March 22/23 |
Our next PSO Uniform Exchange will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 1-3 PM in the Archway MPR. Early shopping will be available from 12-1 PM for families with a donation voucher or who are donating uniforms.
In advance of the Exchange, the PSO will collect uniforms and issue donation vouchers during our Uniform Collection on Friday, March 22 either from 7:30-9:30 AM in the Front Office or from 5-7 PM in the Archway MPR.
Families may purchase used uniforms at a discounted price or may receive credit for donating used uniforms. Only Dennis/Anton brand uniforms in good condition (no holes, stains or frayed edges) will be accepted for exchange credit.
Please reach out to the PSO at uniforms.archwaytriviumpso@gmail.com with any questions.
Uniform Exchange Pricing:
Accessories ($2.00)
Concert Shirts/Skirts ($3.00)
All Pants/Shorts ($4.00)
Archway Skirts ($5.00)
Short/Long Sleeve Shirts ($5.00)
Cardigans/Sweaters ($8.00)
Archway Jumpers ($10.00)
Prep Skirts ($10.00)
6th Grade Only: PE Shirt ($5.00), PE Shorts ($4.00), PE Bags ($3.00)
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Call for 2024-25 PSO Board Member Nominations |
Nominations are currently being accepted for the Trivium Prep Parent Service Organization (PSO) Board for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. If you are interested in learning more, or would like to self-nominate for a position, please email our Headmaster or the PSO President by April 1 for consideration.
While you are welcome to nominate for any board position, we are currently looking to fill the roles of Vice President and Treasurer. Visit the PSO page on our website for more information on current board positions. Email your nominations to either Headmaster Schutten at dschutten@triviumprep.org or PSO President, Alicia Torres, at psopresident@triviumprep.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
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AZ Department of Education - Achievement Tutoring Program |
The Achievement Tutoring Program offers up to 24 hours of free tutoring to K-12 Arizona students in Math, English/Language Arts OR ACT Test Prep. Computer-based, private tutoring sessions are held for up to 60 minutes, for a maximum of four days per week, for a total of six weeks. Tutoring blocks will take place every six weeks with time between blocks.
Tutoring services are offered statewide through participating school districts and charter schools and through private tutoring providers. There are no forms to complete, just contact them and they should be able to get you started. You will need your 8-digit student ID to enroll. Please reach out to esims@triviumprep.org to request this information for your child.
To learn more about this program and to see which districts, charter schools or private tutoring providers are available, please go to https://www.azed.gov/achievement-tutoring.
Authorized ATP Tutoring Providers | Arizona Department of Education (azed.gov)
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Studies show that eating breakfast positively affects school performance. Students have better concentration and more energy.
- Kids who eat breakfast in the morning before a standardized test have significantly higher scores in math, spelling and reading than those who don't.
- Breakfast eaters have better brain function, memory, and attention.
- Eating breakfast improves kids' performance on vocabulary tests, math problems and challenging mental tasks. It also helps them deal better with frustration.
We are asking for parents help in making sure their scholar is eating breakfast every morning and either packing a lunch or getting one from My Hot Lunchbox.
We are asking for donations of tissues and snacks (granola bars, crackers) for the Health Office. Donations can be left in the front office labeled for the Trivium Prep Health Office. Thank you for the support in keeping our Knights healthy.
In partnership,
Christine Work, RN
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Trivium Athletics Updates |
Check the Athletics Webpage for announcements and updates:
greatheartstriviumathletics.org
For questions, please reach out to our Interim Athletic Director, DJ Jones, at djones@triviumprep.org.
Middle School Athletics
Winter Sports athletes, please turn your uniforms into your coaches. Please make sure they are clean and have your name attached.
Spring sports have begun. Please make sure that all registration forms are in and cleared by the Athletics Department.
High School Athletics
All High School Spring sports are underway. Please make sure your student’s registration is complete and athletic fees paid.
Any questions please reach out to the Athletics Department.
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Trivium Prep Yearbook Sales Now Closed |
Sales have closed for the year for Trivium Prep yearbooks. The deadline to purchase yearbooks was January 15. If you are unsure if you purchased a yearbook, you can go to www.buytheyearbook.com and log in to see your order history if you have placed an order with Pictavo.
While we do not anticipate having any extra yearbooks to sell, sometimes we do end up with extras for a variety of reasons. If we have extra books to purchase, they will be sold for $60. If you forgot to order a book and would like to purchase one, please email triviumyearbooks@gmail.com to be added to the wait list; include the name and grade of your student(s).
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Looking Ahead - Important Dates for the 2024-25 School Year |
The DRAFT academic calendar for the 2024-25 school year is now available on our website. Here is a summary of proposed "Important Dates" for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
Student Orientation: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Fall Break: October 4-11, 2024
In-service/Conference Days: October 14-15, 2024
Winter Break: Friday, December 20-Monday, January 6, 2025
Spring Break: March 7-14, 2025
Last Day of School: May 22, 2025
View Trivium Prep 2024-25 DRAFT Academic Year Calendar
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Ordering Now Open for My Hot Lunchbox
My Hot Lunchbox is excited for another great year of delivering school lunch!
Online ordering is now available at: ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/. If you are a first-time customer, visit the My Hot Lunchbox website to create your free account. Families with students at multiple Trivium schools should create only ONE account per family.
Important Note: You will need to update your profile with the student's grade for the current school year in the "My Profiles" section before ordering.
If you have any questions, please review the Parent Lunch FAQ or contact My Hot Lunchbox at (888) 894-8295 or by email at info@myhotlunchbox.com. Ordering is easy! Follow the link below to get started or visit the PSO Lunch page on the school website for more information.
Click Here to Order Lunch
Spring 2023 Vendors include:
- Monday - Firehouse Subs
- Tuesday - NYPD Pizza
- Wednesday - Panera
- Thursday - Chick-fil-A
- Friday - Noodles & Co.
The Trivium Lunch Program is entirely managed and distributed by our Parent Service Organization volunteers. This program is open to all students, faculty, and staff at Trivium.
Volunteer in the Lunch Room
Sign up as a volunteer to help distribute lunches and receive free lunch from My Hot Lunchbox! (Volunteer clearance is required to volunteer). We will be awarding a $5 a day/per person credit to each school. All credits will be applied at the end of each month. Please email our lunch coordinator at psolunch@archwaytrivium.org if you have any questions regarding the credits. Thank you for helping to make the lunch program a success at our school!
Click Here to Volunteer
Lunchroom Reminders - Utensils
As a reminder, students are expected to bring utensils with them when bringing a lunch from home. Hot lunch vendors provide a limited amount of plasticware that is intended for those students who have ordered hot lunch. Thank you!
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Join us in wishing "Happy Birthday" to the following Archway Trivium faculty and staff with recent/upcoming birthdays! Faculty Favorites lists are available on our PSO Community page.
DJ Jones - 6th P.E./Interim AD - March 6
Kelly Boerckel - School Counselor - March 6
Tammie Zimmerman - 9th Science, Agriscience/FFA - March 9
Nikhol Pluta - 9th Science - March 10
Sara Stefan - ESS Assistant - March 12
Ann Marshall - 7th Lit/Comp - March 15
Mike Denk - 7th Science - March 23
Martin Atencio - 8th Math - March 24
Anthony Batalla - 6th Lit/Comp, 9th Humane Letters - March 24
Myriam Acherbo - 10th Spanish - March 25
Jodi Bradshaw - Director of Operations - March 26
Zach Balsley - Assistant Teacher - March 29
Katherine Crane - 6th Science - March 30
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Volunteer Clearance for the 23-24 School Year |
Volunteers who currently have Raptor clearance can begin registering now to continue volunteering next year. You should receive an email from Raptor as a reminder prompting you to reapply.
New volunteers for next year who do not have current Raptor clearance should wait until July 1 or after to apply for the 23-24 school year.
Click Here for More Information or to Register
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Student Lock Replacement
Students are required to use school-issued locks on their lockers. If your child's lock is missing, please have them notify the Student Deans. If a lock needs to be replaced, the Deans will notify you via Jupiter and a lock replacement fee may be assessed.
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Used Uniform Donations
Did you know there is a bin for uniform donations in the Trivium front office?
If you have used school uniforms that you no longer need, you are welcome to drop off items here anytime throughout the school year. They will used to support the PSO Uniform Exchange, the school health office and other needs. If you would like to receive a donation voucher for Dennis/Anton items, please hold onto your items and watch the Friday Flash for PSO Uniform Collection dates to be announced throughout the year. Thank you for supporting our school in this way!
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Join our Team as a Substitute Teacher! | |
2023-24 School Hours | Office Hours | Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday:
6th-8th Grades: 7:50 AM-3:15 PM
9th-12th Grades: 8:05 AM-2:35 PM | Mon/Tu/Th/Fri: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM | Wednesday (Early-Release):
6th-8th Grades: 7:50 AM-1:30 PM
9th-12th Grades: 8:05 AM-1:40 PM | Wednesday: 7:30 AM-1:50 PM | Half Days:
6th-8th Grades: 7:50 AM-11:50 AM
9th-12th Grades: 8:05 AM-12:10 PM | Half Days: 7:30 AM-12:30 PM | | |
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You can find all school-wide communications on our website on the Latest School Updates page.
If you know of parents who are not receiving these communications, please ask them to check their junk/promotions email folders, and then email bmcdonald@triviumprep.org for assistance.
School Messenger Communication
Great Hearts and Trivium Prep continue to utilize the system School Messenger for emails, robo-calls, and text messaging to inform families of campus related academy emergencies and other communications. SchoolMessenger has a new automatic opt-in for text feature. During the registration/re-enrollment process families confirmed their wish to participate in text communications. Great Hearts will now automatically opt in contact information given during the registration/re-enrollment process with the options you selected. You will notice at the beginning of July you will be opted in for text messaging. If you would like to opt out of text messages simply reply STOP to the text from 67585. You can also enter the code 67585 with the message STOP to block any text messaging. Please note, if opting out, you will not receive texts regarding emergencies on campus.
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