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

Re-Enrollment is now open 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 from Monday, March 4 with full details.

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

• Support High School Field Day
• Support Middle School Field Day

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

Managing Middle School Emotions

Your Middle School Scholar is struggling to better understand and recognize their emotions. Here are a few tips to help with establishing a healthy outlook and coping with the emotional roller coaster.

• Maintaining Composure: Have you ever felt like you are adding fuel to the fire? Providing space and time for reflection can go a long way to recognizing and resolving issues.

• Re-establishing Boundaries: Be clear about what you want. Direct and specific communication about the expectations can help to teach and aid in discipline.

• Standing Firm while expressing understanding: “But you don’t understand !” Once you have set clear expectations, it’s time to stick to good decisions. Giving in to pleading and tantrums will set you back in the journey to help manage emotions.

• Redirect the energy: “The scholar supplies the power but the parents have to do the steering.” A strategy from Teaching with Love and Logic suggests offering choices that, you the parent, will be happy with is a win-win situation.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are currently at 12% school participation for Tax Credit!

Meeting our Tax Credit goal is imperative for the success of our Athletics, 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!!! Give today!

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.

The Meta Quest 2 is a groundbreaking virtual reality headset that offers an immersive experience with 128GB of memory, capable of storing a vast library of games and apps. With its lightweight design, sharp display, and intuitive controls, it provides a seamless and comfortable VR experience for users of all ages. Its standalone operation, without the need for a PC or console, combined with a robust library of content ranging from gaming to educational apps, makes it a versatile choice for entertainment and learning. The Quest 2 is an accessible gateway into the world of virtual reality, offering endless possibilities for exploration and fun.

Good luck to all participants. March 20 will be our first raffle.

If you’ve already done your Tax Credit, then now is the time to ask all your AZ friends and family to do the same with their tax dollars! If we reach 50% participation, we will have mystery teachers and coaches in a dunk tank!

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

Trivium Prep Field Day is Friday, March 22! To celebrate, we're introducing Knight Nation Spirit Week from March 18-22 to build excitement throughout the week. Students are encouraged to dress according to each day's theme. Uniform rules are still enforced each day, unless noted otherwise. In addition, students may wear non-uniform tennis shoes ALL WEEK. Any type of athletic sneakers are acceptable to wear, but NO crocs, sandals and slippers.

• Mustache Monday – The rest of the uniform rules apply.
• (Bow) Tie Tuesday – Wear a bow in your hair, or a bow tie around your collar. The rest of the uniform rules apply.
• Crazy Hair Wednesday – No color sprays or temporary hair dye. The rest of the uniform rules apply.
• Americana Thursday – Scholars may wear an Americana shirt and accessories only. The rest of the uniform rules apply.
• Grade Color Friday – Wear your grade-level's color shirt and Outdoor Field Day attire  (see below for the Field Day dress code from our Family Handbook).
• 12th Grade - Blue
• 11th Grade - Maroon
• 10th Grade - Yellow
• 9th Grade - Purple
• 8th Grade - Red
• 7th Grade - Orange
• 6th Grade - Green
• Teachers - Silver/Grey

In addition, we are looking for parent volunteers and donations. See below for full details. Field Day is a FULL day of school.

Outdoor Field Day Dress Code (from Family Handbook)

Just as the Academy provides guidelines for dress code in the classroom, it is important to project the image of professionalism in our athletic attire as well.

All shirts worn for athletic practices and field day should be modest, loose fitting, in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.), should be worn either tucked in or well over the waist of the pants/shorts if not tucked in. No midriffs may be shown. T-shirts are preferred—no tank tops, camisoles, or sports bras may be worn as outer-garments. Sleeveless shirts may be worn if modest.

Pants/shorts should be modest and in good repair (no holes, torn sleeves, etc.) Pants should be worn at the waist and should be no shorter than mid-thigh, and no-longer than just below the knee. No short-shorts or long baggy shorts may be worn. No boxers or undergarments may be visible. No yoga pants.

Attire should be free of inappropriate messages. Sports team logos (e.g., Diamondbacks, Notre Dame), and apparel brand names (e.g., Adidas, Nike) are acceptable, provided they do not make inappropriate allusions. These guidelines also apply to sweatshirts and jackets that students may wear. Footwear should be athletic in nature: no sandals, open-toed, or platform shoes. Hats and sunscreen may be appropriate if the students will be in the sun. Hat styles should follow the same guidelines as above. 

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!

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. 

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

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)

6^th Grade Only: PE Shirt ($5.00), PE Shorts ($4.00), PE Bags ($3.00)

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 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 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.

• View the Full Athletics Calendar of Events

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 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

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!

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

Krystina Julian - ESS Assistant - March 12

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

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.