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:

2023-24 Academic Calendar

Join us in cheering on the Crimson Knights!

Trivium Prep Athletics Calendar

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

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

Donate tissues and snacks (granola bars, crackers) to the Health Office. Please deliver to front office labeled "TVP Health Office." Thank you!

The Middle School Minute

Growing in Responsibility

Organization and time management, do not come naturally for most of us. These skills are very important for not only academic success but also life after school too.

• Agenda management. Learning to manage an agenda is an important part of learning organization and time management. Your scholar will need your help to be responsible and accountable for improving this skill.
• Learning from mistakes. It is tempting to organize and establish time management for your scholar, however learning from their mistakes is how we build the skills. Once failure occurs, sit down with your scholar and speak about the opportunities to refine the practice.
• Limits and boundaries. Consistency, although it may be uncomfortable at times, will help scholars with predictability, order, and ultimately organization and time management itself.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are currently at 50% school participation for Tax Credit!

Meeting our Tax Credit goal is imperative for the success of our Field Trips and our Enrichment Courses. 

If you have not done so yet, don’t miss your chance to CHOOSE how a portion of your AZ state tax dollars are spent! Re-direct them to Trivium Prep before you file your 2023 AZ state tax return, and when you file, just complete Form 322 so that you can get your $200 or $400 Tax Credit added to your refund (or used to off-set anything you might owe the state if your taxes were underpaid in 2023). It’s that simple!!!

Take the Tax Credit Today!

Announcing the Trivium Tax Credit Competition! Let's all race to gather the most tax credits for our school. This year we will be raffling off several prizes such as a Meta Quest 2 -128GB Gaming headset and Amazon gift cards to families who participate in the tax credit. Every additional tax credit your family refers to our school will be an additional entry in our raffle. Great thanks to Altered Combat who provided the Meta Quest 2 headset.

Good luck to all participants!

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. The theme is Regency Ball. 

Transport yourself to the refined elegance of the Regency era, where opulence meets grace. Adorned in gowns and suits inspired by the classics, waltz through a ballroom draped in hues of burgundy, gold, and ivory, capturing the essence of a bygone era!

Ticket sales have ended. 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.

Spring Formal Dress Code/Details

We love our volunteers! As a thank you to anyone who has volunteered your time and talents to Archway Trivium/Trivium Prep this year, we invite you to join us for Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday, April 16, at 8:30 AM in the Archway MPR. Please celebrate and join us for our appreciation breakfast!

Click Here to RSVP

New this year, each grade level at Trivium Prep will have the opportunity to share a breakfast together before school during the school year.

Our 6th Grade breakfast will be held on Friday, April 19 at 7AM in the MPR.

Sign up below to bring in food/drinks. Donations should be sent in with your student the morning of the breakfast.

6th Grade Sign-up to Donate Breakfast Items

Save the date for Rome’s Birthday! We'll have activities, competitions, prizes, and cake. Join us after school on April 19 from 3:30-5:00pm in the MPR. All Prep students are invited, grades 6-12.

Please RSVP your scholars using this Google Form:

RSVP for Rome's Birthday Party

Our PSO is offering families the opportunity to purchase a Class of 2024 High School Graduation Yard Sign. The sign is to put in your yard to celebrate your graduate and may be customized with their name! Ordering ends on Saturday, April 20. Signs will be ordered in bulk and be available for pickup in May.

Click Here to Purchase A Yard Sign

Join us for the High School Musical Theater's production of "Singin' in the Rain" on the Trivium Stage!

Tickets will be sold at the door for cash only: $5 for students and $10 for adults. There is no online pre-sale. Children 5 and under are free. Concessions and Fan Mail will be available for purchase before the show and during intermission. The production is open seating in the gym. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. We hope you will join us!

Showtimes:

• Thursday, April 25 at 7pm
• Friday, April 26 at 7pm
• Saturday, April 27 at 7pm 

Our next Trivium Spirit Day is the half day, Friday, April 26!

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!

Our last Spirit Wear Sale of the school year will be held on Thursday, April 25 after school in the Accomazzo Quad.

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!

The Trivium Prep Art Walk will take place on Friday, April 26 from 4:30-6:30pm in the Trivium Prep MPR. Student artwork from throughout the school year (both semesters) will be on display during this open-house event. All are welcome to attend! Admission is free; enter campus from the south student entrance.



Students currently enrolled in art class (semester 2) should plan to attend at some point during the evening. There will be student musical performances, poetry recitations and light refreshments. Prizes will be awarded to the most outstanding works. Attendees can vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Please reach out to your student's art teacher with any questions.

Our Middle School Social Event is at Main Event on Monday, April 29 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm (there is no school on this day). This event is for 4 hours and for the price of $25.00 it includes play time for bowling (private lanes for our event plus shoes), gravity ropes, laser tag, billiards & shuffle board. This also includes a playing card for 1 hour for arcade games and 2 slices of pizza. The pizza will be served between 2:00pm-3:00pm.

All Middle School students are invited plus any younger siblings and family. Price is for each student. Parents are welcome to attend but if interested in playing then you must purchase adult tickets/game options directly with Main Event.

Middle School students may be dropped off but must be picked up by 5:15pm. If you have any questions, please email triviumsocialms@gmail.com.

Main Event: 10315 W. McDowell Rd. Avondale, AZ 85392

Purchase Main Event Social Tickets

We have spirit! Yes we do!

Varsity Spiritline tryouts are open to all current 8th-11th grade scholars

Spiritline clinic and tryouts are April 30- May 3, 3:30-5:30 in the MPR. 

Attire: Black pants, black shirt, hair pulled back.

Clinic to learn dances and cheers is April 30-May 3; Official Tryouts are May 3.

Scholar must have completed a physical and attend all 3 days of clinic to tryout. Physicals are to be submitted online through our Athletics Website/Big Teams.

Things to practice ahead of time: Toe touch, herkie, pike, splits (right, left, middle), kicks (right, left), and any special tricks/tumbling you can do!

Contact head coach, Mrs. Ochoa, at sochoa@triviumprep.org if you have any questions.

Great Hearts Academies aims to supply families with as many resources as possible when it comes to approaching college admissions and financial aid. Monica Felton is a local Financial Planner who has offered many Great Hearts families assistance in better understanding and approaching the Financial Aid process. She is offering the following Webinar free for 9th-12th Grade Families:

Saving On the Cost of College Webinar – Monica Felton MBA, CFP®

April 25 at 6pm - Webinar Online via Zoom



Register Online Here

Faced with the gargantuan cost of college, families feel they have to choose between securing their children’s future or their own. The good news, you can successfully do both – College and Retirement!

Understanding the college funding process EARLY will allow families to make well-informed decisions about college saving, planning, admissions, and funding. This information could save you 10’s of thousands of dollars.  Knowledge is power!

This educational webinar will answer the foundational questions for a successful college plan: 

• How much does college really cost
• What am I expected to pay for college
• What and how do I get financial-aid
• Common mistakes made that cost families money
• Steps to success

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!

The Anton Uniform Pre-season Uniform Sale is nearly here! The sale starts this April 15 and extends through May 12. Follow the link below for details.

Anton Pre-season Sale Details

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)

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

Check the Athletics Webpage for announcements and updates:

greatheartstriviumathletics.org

For questions, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Derek Wahlstrom, at dwahlstrom@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.

• View the Full Athletics Calendar of Events

Calling all athletes that want a chance to learn good football fundamentals and increase your skill in playing football to our Trivium Prep Football Clinic. All students from 3rd grade to 8th grade are invited to attend. They will be taught by our Trivium Prep Coaches and Football Players. 

Dates: April 20,27 and June 1,15

Hours: 8:00-10:35am

Location: Trivium Prep Field

Cost: Each Clinic is $25 or you can pay for all four clinics for $75

Questions: Please reach out to Coach Wong at kwong@triviumprep.org.

Register for Trivium Prep Football Clinics

Save the Date for our Spring Sports Awards Night on Tuesday, May 7 in the gym. This is an evening to celebrate our Spring Sports Athletes with their families as we highlight their sports accomplishments. Dress is business casual.

Middle School Spring Sports Night - 6PM

High School Spring Sports Night - 7 PM

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).

The academic calendar for the 2024-25 school year is now available on our website. Here is a summary of "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 Academic Year Calendar

Ordering 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!

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.

Erika Sims – Office Manager - April 2

Daylin Oakes – 6^th, 8^th Latin - April 7

Anne Allman – 6^th Lit/Comp, History - April 9

Michael Johnson – Assistant Headmaster HS - April 9

Brienne McDonald – Communications - April 12

Michelle Widowski – 6^th Math - April 15

John Pedler – 9^th Poetry - April 17

Bo Faser – 10^th Math - April 18

Christopher Kurtz – 10^th Humane Letters - April 20

Justine Klewer – 10^th Science - April 24

Alex Sullenger – 7^th Math - April 24

Corey Grable – Dean of Students, 6^th Math - April 29

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

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.

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!

• Book and Supply Lists
• Uniform Information
• 2023-2024 Academic Calendar
• Upcoming Events Calendar
• Testing & Tutoring Calendars
• JupiterEd Login
• Overview & Set up
• Athletics Website
• Academia Studio - Text for Student Pick up: 623-738-5041
• Volunteer Approval Process
• Traffic Flow for Student Drop off/Pick up
• Purchase a Student Parking Permit - 10th-12th Grades

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.