May 2023 Bulletin

IN THIS ISSUE

EVALUATION REQUEST FORM DEADLINE • ATHLETIC JOB OPPORTUNITY • FISCHOFF SOIREE • FIELD DAY • CHOIR CONCERT & POETRY READING • NATIONAL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION • WELCOME EVENTS FOR NEW FAMILIES • SPRING ART SHOW • SENIOR DRAMA II: THE CRUCIBLE • END-OF-YEAR OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT DATES

MAY 1-3— ILearn Testing (Grades 6-8)

May 3— Recorder Recital

May 8—ILearn Testing (Grade 6)

May 9—Junior College Meeting

May 10—PSA Meeting (Social Committee)

May 11— Fischoff Soireé

May 12— Field Day / Choir Concert & Poetry Reading

May 18-20— Mock Trial Nationals

May 22— Senior Recess

May 24— Spring Art Show

MAY 26—Last Day of Regular Classes / Senior Drama II: The Crucible

May 29— Memorial Day

May 30—June 2— Orals Week

Please note that the faculty in-service day originally planned for May 15, is now canceled. Monday, May 15, will be a regular school day.

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EVALUATION REQUEST FORM DEADLINE

If you have not already done so, please fill out the Evaluation Request Form. The deadline to submit your request is May 7. Please refer to the email from Mr. Staffelbach sent on April 20, for more details.

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ATHLETIC JOB OPPORTUNITY

Trinity School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to lead the boys basketball program as the new head coach. This is an opportunity to build upon a solid foundation, work with a very dedicated team, and take the basketball program to the next level. Trinity School is a 1A member of the Hoosier Plains Conference. Interested candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and references to Kathy Klimek, athletic director, at kklimek@trinityschools.org. Please share this opportunity with family and friends and reach out to Kathy Klimek if you have questions.

FISCHOFF SOIREE

Our faculty is looking forward to gathering with the Class of 2023 and their parents for the annual Fischoff Soireé in the Greenlawn Auditoirum. This is an evening to enjoy dazzling chamber music performed by a world-class ensemble participating in this year's Fischoff Competition. Founded in 1973, the Fischoff Competition in South Bend is the largest and longest-running chamber music competition in the nation. Trinity School is honored to host a participating ensemble each year.

SPRING FIELD DAY

Spring Field Day will take place on Friday, May 12, at Clay Township Park, located on Laurel Road, west of 933, between Darden and Brick Roads. Enter by the north end driveway and meet at the main pavilion.


Arrival & Dismissal

Students should arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. Dismissal is at 2:15 p.m.


What to Bring

Please have your child bring a water bottle labeled with his or her name. Sun protection (hats, sunblock, etc.) is recommended. Lunch is provided, so there is no need for your child to bring lunch unless he or she has special dietary needs. 


Dress Code

Dress for all grades is casual (jeans, shorts, and t-shirts are acceptable). Please make sure that your child is dressed tastefully (e.g., no torn or tattered clothing, no tank tops, no inappropriate pictures or messages on t-shirts, etc.).


Attendance

Field Day is a regular school day and attendance is expected. However, if there is a medical reason your child cannot participate in sports, please let the front office know at tsgl@trinityschools.org. In these cases, we may arrange for your child to help run events, keep score, or participate in some other non-athletic capacity. There are no classes or faculty present at the Greenlawn campus on Field Day. 


Permission Form 

A general permission agreement for Field Day and field trips is included among required forms during our enrollment process. We must have this signed form on file in order for your child to participate in Field Day.


Cancellation 

In case of inclement weather, Field Day may be canceled. We will notify families via email by 7:00 a.m. on Friday. 

CHOIR CONCERT & POETRY READING

Students in ninth and tenth-grade curricular choirs, as well as students in Chamber Choir, will give a performance in the auditorium on Friday, May 12, at 7:00 p.m. There will also be a poetry recitation from a few students in grades 7-10. The performance will be followed by light refreshments in the Greenlawn Mansion. This event is free and open to the public. Singers should arrive in their concert uniforms at 6:00 p.m. for a warm-up. Doors open for seating at 6:40 p.m.

NATIONAL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION

Time to Retire, our senior mock trial team that placed first at the state level mock trail competition, will travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, on the weekend of May 18-20 to compete at the National Mock Trial High School Championship. Wish them well!

WELCOME EVENTS FOR NEW FAMILIES

New Student Reception

All new students who will be joining us in the fall of 2023 are invited to a New Student Reception on Thursday, May 18, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the Greenlawn campus. We will gather on the south lawn for field games and ice cream. This event will be hosted by current students in the eighth grade. Please contact Thomas Roe, dean of boys, at troe@trinityschools.org, if you have questions about this event.


New Parent Reception

Parents who will be new to the Trinity School at Greenlawn community in the fall of 2023 are invited to join Dennis Staffelbach, head of school, along with members of the faculty and Parent Service Association, for hors d'oeuvres and drinks on Thursday, June 1, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Greenlawn Mansion.

SPRING ART SHOW

Please join us for the Spring Art Show on Wednesday, May 24, at 7:00 p.m. Our students have completed beautiful works of art that we are excited to share with you.

SENIOR DRAMA II: THE CRUCIBLE

Seniors will perform Arthur Millar's, The Crucible, on Friday, May 26, at 7:00 p.m. in the Greenlawn Auditorium. The Crucible, is set in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Based on actual events, this play is a haunting tale of manipulation, betrayal, and the danger of unchecked accusations.


Please note that some content in this play may not be suitable for young children (ages ten and younger). This event is free and open to the public; doors open at 6:30 p.m. The play will not be live-streamed but a recording will be shared on our YouTube channel following the event.

END-OF-YEAR OVERVIEW

Orals Week


Orals Week is Tuesday, May 30, through Friday, June 2. Orals Week is considered part of the regular school year at Trinity School, following the last day of regular classes on Friday, May 26. Students are expected to be available through Friday, June 2. A detailed schedule will be shared closer to the date.


Evaluation Conferences


Evaluation Conferences will be held from Monday, June 5, through Friday, June 9. The office will mail you the times for your evaluation(s) the week of May 15. 


Commencement Ceremonies


All are warmly invited to the Commencement Exercises for the class of 2023, which will be held at the Trinity School Athletic Center on Saturday, June 10, at 1:00 p.m.


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The next issue of the Trinity School Monthly Bulletin will be e-mailed at the beginning of June. If you have items to include in that issue, please submit them to jwickes@trinityschools.org

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TRINITY SCHOOL BULLETIN
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Trinity School at Greenlawn
107 S. Greenlawn Ave.
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Athletic events take place at Trinity School Athletic Center
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