Trinity High School

2023-24 Family Newsletter

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12.3.2023

Block #2 Progress Reports sent last week, on Friday, December 1st

Last Friday, on December 1st, teachers sent Progress Reports via Blackbaud to all students who are receiving low or failing grades in block 2. We consider 77 % (or a C-) to be a low grade. The purpose of the report is to alert students and parents/guardians of academic progress at the halfway point of block 2. Students still have ample time to meet with their teachers during 3A/3B, attend after-school tutoring sessions, and make an extra effort in the class that requires more effort on their part. If you have not received any progress reports, it means that at this time your Blazer’s grades are at a 76% or higher. Questions about Progress Reports and grades should be directed to individual teachers.

Thank you for sharing your opinions about the 4x4 Block Schedule

We are grateful to the over one hundred families who shared their opinions on the 4x4 block schedule in our recent survey. The Scheduling Committee is in the process of reviewing the data, and comparing and contrasting it with the data provided by the students on their own survey. One factor that stands out among students, parents/guardians and faculty members is that longer class periods (upwards of 80 minutes) are a very important factor in Blazers’ education. This element will be an essential part of any schedule to be implemented at Trinity in the 2025-26 school year. Updates regarding the review of the block schedule will be shared with families at our next Parent Listening Session, scheduled for April 4, 2024. We hope to see you there.

College Counseling

Important Upcoming Dates for Juniors and Seniors

Monday, December 4th during 3B in room 300: SENIORS
Finding Free Money: How to Search for Scholarships: Next week Ms. Denz will be hosting another Scholarship Workshop for any seniors who were not able to attend the last few sessions. She will provide some basic tips and tricks to help students in their search for additional money to put toward college. Please encourage your students to join if they would like to learn more about the resources available!
Tuesday, December 5th during late start (8:30-9:15 am): SENIORS
Cap and Gown Orders
College Application Check-in with Ms. Denz
Thursday, December 7th during 3B in their homerooms: JUNIORS
Introduction to Naviance: With the help of the rest of the Student Services Department, we will get all Juniors introduced and registered for Naviance. This will open up resources for College and Career Exploration, which we will continue to help guide them through during the rest of their junior year and into senior year.

Trinity High School’s Choral Department is hosting a Poinsettia Sale! Reserve your poinsettia for pick up after the Christmas Concert on December 14, 2023. Flowers are first-come-first-served and may sell out, so reserve yours today!

Click here to purchase your poinsettia!

Winter Fine & Performing Arts Evening

Thursday, December 14

Art Gallery Opens: 6:30 PM

Concert: 7:00 PM

Sign-ups are now LIVE for Trinity's spring production, Clue!

Students are invited to join us as a member of the cast or crew for this hilarious show of theatrical For questions, please email Ms. Iacovino (kiacovino@trinityhs.org).

Seeking Trinity Bus Driver for 2024-25 School Year

Trinity is seeking a driver for Trinity's multi-purpose vehicles for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off for the 2024-25 school year. Interested candidates should contact Director of Marketing Patti Williams at 708.453.8342 or email pwilliams@trinityhs.org.

As Trinity parents, we are continually grateful for the outstanding education our daughters receive daily, coupled with amazing extracurricular and athletic opportunities for developing leadership skills.

Please consider contributing to the Christmas Appreciation Fund. This is an opportunity to show our gratitude to the administration, faculty & staff for their hard work, commitment, and dedication to our daughters. . Click HERE to make an online contribution or send a check (payable to Trinity High School) or cash to the front office.

Thank you!

Beth Tobin - Mothers Club President

Matt Guardiola - Fathers Club President

Pledge for Blazer Excellence

If you have not already returned your Pledge for Blazer Excellence Participation Form, this holiday season we would like to provide an opportunity for families to make a tax-deductible gift to Trinity to help bridge that gap between the cost of tuition and the actual cost of educating your daughter. For those of you who are in a position to support our Blazers, please consider making a gift to Trinity as your resources allow.

Click here to make a gift .

Parent Events

Open to all members of the Mothers and Fathers Club. Please RSVP here. Contact Kelly Richard, Director of Special Events, with any questions.

Still want to join? Click here to sign up today - it's not too late!

Click here to purchase tickets!

Click here to register.

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Drop-off Instructions

Students may not be dropped off or picked up on Lathrop OR Division. This causes safety hazards for our students as well as traffic issues. The River Forest Police Department patrols the main entrance and will issue tickets.

For the safety of our students and our mission to be good and respectful neighbors, please observe the following drop-off and pick-up pattern:

Block 2 Attendance Update

The work of empowering and educating women to be leaders of knowledge, strength and faith is predicated upon regular and consistent student attendance and we are grateful for your partnership with regards to this priority. Please read the following carefully as there are important updates to the Attendance Policies for Block 2 of the 2023-2024 School Year. Click here to read the letter.

Accommodation Requests

Please click this link for procedures regarding temporary mobility or attendance accommodations for medical reasons.

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