July 14, 2022

Dear Incoming 6th Grade Families, 

We can't wait to welcome your students to Trivium Prep! There will be a lot of important information shared in the coming weeks, so please check your email regularly for updates. The primary method of parent communication is our weekly email, the Friday Flash. Look for this communication each Friday evening, beginning tomorrow, for regular school updates. Additionally, please see below for important information for 6th grade students/families.

We are excited to welcome Mr. Dorion Simmons to the role Middle School Assistant Headmaster. You will learn more about him below and can look forward to hearing from him in the coming weeks as we continue this "Journey to Knighthood" together. 

Warmest Regards and Go Knights!

Summer reminders:

• Purchase Consumable Books and Supplies - Don't forget to take advantage of the Barnes & Noble Book Fair from July 23-31 (online through August 5) to purchase consumable books for 6th grade. Visit the Book & Supply Lists page on our website for more details.
• Purchase Uniforms - Visit our website for more details. The PSO Uniform Exchange is Saturday, July 30.
• Order P.E. Uniforms - Visit our online store. Quantities have recently been restocked. See below for more information.
• Start your Summer Reading! All 6th grade students should complete their summer reading, The Giver, before the first day of school. 

Important Dates:

6th Grade Student Orientation - Tuesday, August 2, 2022

6th Grade Orientation Hours: 7:50 AM-10:15 AM

(Student drop-off begins at 7:30am)

Students attend orientation in uniform and will be directed to the gym upon arrival. 6th grade students will receive their schedules, walk through their classes to meet their teachers, check out textbooks and set up their lockers. Parents do not attend student orientation, but will have the opportunity to attend Curriculum Night for parents later in August. More details follow. 

First Day of School - Thursday, August 4, 2022

Middle School Hours (M, T, Th, F): 7:50 AM-3:15 PM

Wednesday Middle School Hours: 7:50 AM-1:30PM

Fall Sports Info Night - Thursday, August 4, 5 PM, Gym

Middle School Curriculum Night - Thursday, August 18, 6 PM

This evening is set aside for parents to meet their child's teachers and ask questions. Students do not attend curriculum night.

Calendars:

The academic and events calendars for the 2022-23 school year are available on our school website. The Events calendar is updated regularly as events are announced.

2022-23 Academic Calendar

Trivium Prep Events Calendar

For more information, including links to all the videos in this series, visit our Information for Incoming 6th Grade Families page on our website.

P.E. Uniform Reminders:

Each 6th grade student is required to have a Trivium Prep PE bag, shirt, and shorts. One set of shorts and shirt is sufficient for weekly use. The PE bag is also required for the class and is used to carry PE uniforms to and from class.

The cost for one set of the uniform, including the bag is $25. Additional uniforms may be purchased. All pre-ordered uniforms and bags will be shipped directly to the school and handed out to students during the first week of class.

Uniform sizes have been restocked. Please try to limit your ordering to what is essential as to allow as many to order for their scholar as possible.

Order Uniforms from the Trivium Prep P.E. Store

** If you don't see a size that you think will work for your scholar, or if we are out of stock on the size you need, please email Coach Thomas**

Additionally, Trivium Prep P.E. Uniforms and Bags from past years may be worn for P.E. class. These can sometimes be found at the PSO Uniform Exchange. Our next PSO Uniform Exchange is Saturday, July 30.

If you have any questions, email Coach Thomas at jthomas@triviumprep.org.

Meet our Middle School Assistant Headmaster, Mr. Dorion Simmons

Mr. Simmons is excited and honored to serve our Trivium community as Assistant Headmaster. He holds a Masters degree in Science and a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. Mr. Simmons brings his previous instructional and clinical leadership skills including three years of teaching experience (Wisconsin Institute of Natural Wellness) and 23+ years of clinical experience (Cancer Treatment Centers of America). Most recently Mr. Simmons has served the Trivium community as a 7^th grade Physical Science Instructor, 8^th grade Earth Science Instructor, 10th-grade Chemistry Instructor, Instructional Coach, Lead Science Instructor, Varsity and Middle School Lady Knight’s basketball coach, and Middle School Academic Dean. His vision is to serve the Trivium Community by continuing to build strong and trusting relationships with our Trivium families and staff, through dedication, hard work, responsibility, and accountability. 

Mr. Simmons is also a dedicated Trivium community parent. Mr. Simmons brought his two sons that have attended Trivium since its inception. One of his sons is now a senior at NAU and the other a Junior at Trivium Prep. Mr. Simmons continues his journey as a lifelong learner and hopes to inspire our scholars by leading by example and would like to share this leadership quote:

“ One of the most important actions, things a leader can do, is to lead by example. If you want everyone else to be passionate, committed, dedicated, and motivated, you go first!” Marshall Goldsmith