UPCOMING EVENTS
SCHOOLWIDE
Sept. 2
Student/Faculty Holiday
Sept. 5
Holiday for All
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LOWER SCHOOL
Aug. 17
Reading on the Green
Aug. 18
Back to School Night
Aug.24
Code of Conduct Ceremony (Best Dress)
Aug. 26
Tigers Together (Grades 5 & 6)
Aug. 31
ProKids Show (CE shirts, uniform bottoms)
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UPPER SCHOOL
Aug. 18
Honor Code Signing
Aug. 25
Back to School Night
Aug. 31
Picture Day
Eucharist (Best Dress)
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SCHOOLWIDE NEWS & HAPPENINGS |
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IMPORTANT: MORNING TRAFFIC FLOW CHANGES FOR US & TIGER TRANSIT DROP-OFFS
We have been closely monitoring the morning traffic flow over the last three days, hoping it would have adjusted to more normal levels by today. Administration met with Brevard County Traffic Operations this morning to discuss options for easing the situation. Unfortunately, the increase in auto traffic on our campus coupled with area growth requires us to reevaluate our morning traffic pattern.
BCTO strongly recommended that we close the gate that connects Holy Trinity Drive and Pineda earlier to avoid backups and, more importantly, ensure the safety of our student drivers, as well as our staff and families. Please be advised that beginning on Monday, the gate will close at 7:25 AM. If you arrive after this time, you will need to use the back entrance off Business Center Drive (off Wickham Rd.) to access the US carline or drop your child off at Tiger Transit at the Athletic Center. Again, the main parking lot should NOT be used for student drop-offs. We will be enforcing this beginning next week as part of our efforts to maintain a safe and stress-free morning arrival process.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.
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PRIORITIZING SCHOOL SAFETY |
Families received an email on Thursday regarding school safety.
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WELCOME NEW FACULTY & STAFF
At a time when school districts all over the state, including our own, are facing serious teacher shortages and hiring challenges, we are proud to say that Holy Trinity is expanding to meet our growing needs and address attrition. We are pleased to welcome 15 new teachers, as well as a new Upper School chaplain, an expanded college advising office, and new talent in our athletics department for the 2022-23 school year.
Be sure to check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for our new teacher and staff profiles.
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HT KICKS OFF "JUST BE IN 22-23" WELLNESS CAMPAIGN
Holy Trinity is launching our “Just BE in 22-23” campaign to shine a greater spotlight on mental health and wellness. Each month of the school year will have a different theme and corresponding activities for students as well as parents, including the return of our highly regarded Upper School book clubs and parenting workshops! In addition, this year’s Annual Fund will support initiatives aimed at promoting student well-being.
This month is all about "BE-ing ready" - getting organized and ready for the return to school, a new year, new routine, new attitude. Stay tuned for information on upcoming events related to this theme.
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GREAT SALES ON HT MERCH - ONLINE SCHOOL SPIRIT SHOP NOW OPEN!
Check out our online school spirit shop and new vendor, BSN, for the latest HT apparel and accessories and take advantage of their back-to-school sales...
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Holy Trinity welcomed students back to school on Wednesday. Here are some 2022-23 facts and stats:
- Total # of students: 946 (LS: 339, US: 607)
- 88 teachers
- 66 support staff
- Class of 2023: 105 seniors
- Class of 2035: 36 kindergartners
Wishing everyone a happy and successful school year!
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LS Carline Pro Tips
- Display your car tag in a visible location for the entire carline
- Aim to arrive to the area around 3:35pm
- Make sure your child knows their dismissal plans for the day
- Refrain from using your phone in carline
- Place car seats on the passenger side of your vehicle and if age appropriate, make sure they know how to buckle their car seat
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Tiger Transit Reminder
Morning - AM Transit
6:55 am - Departs from Lower School Gym Lot
7:35 am - Departs from Upper School Athletic Center Parking Lot
Afternoon - PM Transit
3:05 pm - Departs the Upper School Student Gate
3:25 pm - Arrives at Lower School Gym Lot
3:35 pm - Departs the Lower School Gym Lot
3:55 pm - Arrives at the Upper School Student Gate
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Lower School Back to School Night
Date: August 18, 2022
Time: Starts at 6:00pm
SCHEDULE
- 6:00 - 6:20pm
- PreSchool through Grade 2 teacher presentations in classroom
- Grade 3 presenting as a team in room 7
- Grade 4 presenting as a team in room 13
- Grade 6 in the library
- Mr. Felipe in room 2 (grade 5 pre-Algebra and Math Lab)
- 6:20 - 6:30pm - Transition
- 6:30 - 6:50pm - Visit classroom
- PreSchool through Grade 2 teacher presentations in classroom
- Grade 3 presenting as a team in room 7
- Grade 4 presenting as a team in room 13
- Grade 5 in the library
- Ms. Mendes (AELAR) and Mr. Felipe (grade 6 pre-Algebra) in room 20
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Visit the TAGS Pop-Up-Shop at Back to School Night!
The Upper School's TAGS (Tiger Athletic Gear Shop) will be visiting the Lower School during Back to School Night on August 18th. Be sure to check out the pop-up shop that will be located outside The Welcome Center. There, you can purchase Tigers spirit-wear shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more!
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Lower School Praise Band
Students in grades 3-6 are eligible to participate in the Lower School Praise Band. Students who are interested in leading song and dance for the worship service are highly encouraged to join. There are singing, instrument and dance parts available. Praise Band practice is during lunch on certain days which will be determined soon.
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Make Your Eating Time, Reading Time: Lunch Bunch Book Club is Back!
There's no need to sign up for Lunch Bunch Book Club. Students read the assigned book and then bring their lunch to the library on the specified day (specific dates will be posted on Mrs. Houser’s onCampus page by grade level topic). We'll play a Kahoot based on the book and first, second and third place winners will get to choose a prize from the library treasure chest!
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Here are the grade-level selections for this school year... |
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Second Grade Book Club (meets during library class time):
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Sarah, Plain and Tall
by Patricia MacLachlan
November 15 and 16
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The World According to Humphrey
by Betty Birney
February 21 and 22
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Lunch Bunch Books for 3rd and 4th Grades: |
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Another Quest for Celeste
by Henry Cole
August 18
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The Wild Robot Escapes
by Peter Brown
September 15
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Eleanor Roosevelt’s
in My Garage
by Candace Fleming
October 20
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
by E. L. Konigsburg
November 17
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The Twenty-One Balloons
by William Pène du Bois
December 15
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How to Steal a Dog
by Barbara O’Connor
January 19
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The One and Only Bob
by Katherine Applegate
February 23
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Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Louis Sachar
March 23
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Lunch Bunch Books 5th and 6th Grades: |
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A Year Down Yonder
by Richard Peck
August 18
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Curiosity
by Gary L. Blackwood
September 15
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Listening for Lions
by Gloria Whelan
October 2
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From Norvelt to Nowhere
by Jack Gantos
November 17
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Holes
by Louis Sachar
December 15
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Prisoner 88
by Leah Pileggi
January 19
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The True Confessions of
Charlotte Doyle
by Avi
February 23
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham
by Christopher Paul Curtis
March 23
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Battle of the Books
In April, we hold The Battle of the Books which consists of three Kahoot games encompassing the eight assigned Lunch Bunch books. Students may participate in the Battle of the Books even if they have not participated in Lunch Bunch Book Club. The winning student will have their name added to a trophy displayed in the library. First, second and third place winners receive a medal, commemorative gold coin and a certificate on Awards Day. For more information, contact Mrs. Houser at: [email protected]
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3rd & 4th Grade "Wings of Fire" Book Club
Students in grades 3 & 4 may bring their lunch to the library and join us to talk about dragons every Tuesday, from 11:30am-12pm.
This is a student-led book club. Mrs. Houser will participate in a supervisory role.
The Club begins on Tuesday, August 16th with book 1, "The Dragonet Prophecy."
You do not have to read the book in advance.
For more information, see Alice, Shyla or Marley in 3rd grade.
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Parents and students who were unable to attend Upper School Orientation for their grade-level, can access the video presentations at the below links: |
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JUNIOR HIGH ORIENTATION
*Please note: This recording is from the 7th grade orientation, but the information provided is the same as what was presented at the 8th grade session.
Junior High Parent Survival Guide:
SENIOR HIGH ORIENTATION
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Upper School Dress Code Reminder
As a reminder, as stated in the family handbook:
Khaki skorts and shorts must be of relaxed fit and no shorter than 4 inches about the kneecap.
Additionally, the dress code requires make students to be clean shaven at all times, and hair longer than their shirt collar must be pulled up in a manner so as not to extend over or below the shirt collar or cover the eyes.
Parents, please ensure your student comes to school properly dressed. Beginning on Monday, (8/15), students who are found to be in violation of our dress code will be noted to have a "Class A" disciplinary infraction. Students found to have inappropriate shorts or skorts may be required to replace them with PE shorts which will be charged to their parent’s account.
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Upper School Visitor Management System
The Upper School utilizes the School Pass visitor management system. PLEASE BE ADVISED: Each Upper School parent should have received an email from SchoolPass with instructions for obtaining your digital ID (QR code). This will be necessary when checking a student in or out, as well as for when parents are coming on to campus for meetings, events or pre-arranged volunteer opportunities. If you didn’t receive this email and would like your digital ID sent to you again, please email [email protected].
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR - US FALL PICTURE DAY IS COMING... |
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WHILE YOU WERE AWAY, US RENOVATIONS WERE UNDERWAY!
The summer months did not slow renovations to our 22-year-old Upper School campus. Workers put a lot of time, energy, and sweat into making sure classrooms were ready to receive teachers and students with new paint, flooring, lighting and furniture. The Choir Room and Art Room underwent significant transformations and our Junior High students were excited to see their new bathrooms. Take a look at the "before" and "after" below.
UP NEXT: Work is about to begin on the Upper School grounds with a complete overhaul of the landscaping and irrigation repairs. We can't wait to see the finished product!
Stay tuned for more renovation updates and soon, we will share a "Blueprint for our future" -- HT's vision to construct a new, state-of-the-art building with the latest technologies that will bring 21st century learning to life for our students and equip them with the mindset and skills to truly “Go Anywhere” in college, career, and life!
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Junior High Bathroom Renovation: |
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HEAD TO THE HUDDLE AFTER SCHOOL
Parents can avoid sitting in the afternoon carline Mondays through Thursdays by have their child go to The Huddle after school at the Tiger Athletic Complex. There, they can buy snacks, purchase HT merchandise, meet up with a study or project group, study on their own, or gather with friends to play ping pong, cornhole, Foursquare or Spikeball, or to just hang out. Parents can pick up their child at the Tiger Athletic Complex any time between 3:15 and 4pm. Please text your child when you arrive.
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SIGN UP TO JOIN OUR TIGER TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS
If you have the time to lend, we welcome your support! We have added a “Get Involved” button on the Holy Trinity homepage to more easily direct and connect you to volunteer groups and opportunities. We encourage you to check it out and consider what works best for your time and talents. We are truly grateful for your support!
If you are interested in volunteering with our Upper School Tiger Team, please complete and submit the online form.
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HT 6th Grader Attends Space Camp
Meet 6th grader Max Spearman. Over the summer, Max attended his first week at Space Camp in Huntsville, AL (his first time at sleep away camp). He had such a great time that he wants to attend the Cyber program next year. That's one giant leap for Max-kind!
We want to hear about the great work of our students and teachers. Tell us about your achievements! email HT Communications HERE!
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COLLEGE COUNTDOWN
Information from the College Office...
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR SENIORS |
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Seniors, please read the Class of 2023: College Countdown weekly and note key dates in your student planner and phone calendars.
Please check the College Office display case periodically for new announcements.
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All seniors must attend one of the following two MANDATORY College Application 101 sessions:
- August 11: 3:00–3:30 p.m. Small chapel (took place yesterday)
- August 16: 3:00–3:30 p.m. Small chapel
- All seniors should bring a charged laptop to the sessions.
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Back-to-School Night Sessions for the Class of 2023 Parents, Class of 2026 Parents and New-to-HT High School Parents:
High School Parents-please mark your Calendars for the following Parent Sessions on Back-to-School Night, August 25:
- Class of 2023/Senior Parents: 5:00–6:00pm College Applications 101 – Tiger Café
- NEW-to-HT-Parents and Parents of the Class of 2026: 5:00–6:00pm High School 101 – Scott Center
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SAT/ACT TESTING INFORMATION
Seniors who have not tested yet or who want to test for a second time, should sign up for a test this fall. Please note these SAT and ACT test dates for future reference.
2022-23 SAT Dates:
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COLLEGE REP VISITS
College reps may sign up to visit campus during specific dates and times from August 22 – December 8. Watch here for upcoming visits.
Representatives from the colleges and universities below have scheduled a visit with Holy Trinity. More schools will continue to sign up. All college rep visits will take place in the small chapel unless otherwise noted. High school students in grades 11 and 12 may register to attend through SCOIR. Advanced registration and teacher permission is required to miss class to attend a rep visit.
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HT Class of 2017 Perkins Named FSC Fulbright Scholar!
Congratulations to Zoe Perkins, HT Class of 2017. Zoe was selected as Florida Southern College's Fulbright Scholar for the 2022-23 year. She is the 6th Fulbright Scholar in FSC's history and is now off to Latvia where she will teach English for the next year with other Fulbright Scholars at Daugavpils Secondary School No. 3 and Ilukstes Raina Secondary School. Read more HERE.
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HT SPORTS SEASON TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Individual sport, Season Pass and Annual Passes are now available online. Purchase your season passes now and eliminate the need for cash at the gate. Visit: https://gofan.co/app/school/FL1072 for more details. Any questions please contact James Phillips, Athletics Director @ [email protected]
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HEAR US ROAR!
TIGERS FOOTBALL 2022
New coach, new players, new season... new reasons to get excited! Come cheer Coach Hurlie Brown and our Tigers Varsity Football team on this fall:
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TIGERS FOOTBALL 2022 - HOME GAME THEME NIGHTS
- Sept 2: Super Hero Night honoring first responders and veterans
- Sept 23: Glo Night
- Sept 30: Blue and Gold
- Oct 7: Hawaiian Night
- Oct 14: Breast Cancer Awareness - Pink Night
- Oct 21: Homecoming and Game and Under The Big Top Street Party
- Nov 4: Senior Night
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FALL WORKOUTS ARE UNDERWAY - ALL US STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE!
Afternoon workouts began this week in the weight room at the Tiger Athletic Complex under the direction of Holy Trinity's new Director of Athletic Performance Coach Vinny Martin. Workouts are open to ALL Upper School students, regardless of whether they play a sport or not, and all are encouraged to attend. The fall workout schedule is below.
- Athletic attire is required, especially athletic footwear that have laces and can tie. No sandals, Crocs, or dudes.
- Hydration is crucial, make sure you begin hydrating prior to the afternoon sessions.
- Get in the habit of 8 hours of sleep a night, this will benefit you tremendously as the school year gets started and longer hours are required of you.
- Also, make sure you are eating a healthy breakfast and lunch. It is not recommended to show up to lifting and then practice without proper hydration and nutrition.
Stay up to date with Coach Martins at the official Holy Trinity Athletic Performance page on social media! Coach Martins will be posting schedules, news, tips, photos and more - so don't miss out!
"Like" and follow him on:
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*NOTE: Friday's schedule has changed to boys 3:15-4:15pm, girls 4:15-5:15pm. |
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HEAR US ROAR!
Have you been following our #YearoftheTiger campaign on our HT Facebook and Instagram page @hteatigers? You and/or your family can play a starring role as well! Just give us a "ROAR" and tell us why Holy Trinity was the right choice for you/your family.
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Please be sure to review and acknowledge
receipt of the 2022-2023
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Check out our official online spirit store at HTspiritstore.com for your HT apparel and swag!
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REPORTING OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Although it is sometimes uncomfortable to share information about another student, we as a school community must act in the best interests of the child and of all those here at Holy Trinity. We strongly encourage students to not hesitate and reach out if they have a concern. If they do not feel comfortable sending an email, speaking directly to a member of the faculty or administration, or contacting Corporal Spencer, our School Resource Officer. Use the Confidential Reporting button on onCampus. This report goes only to the Heads of the Schools and Dr. Cobb. The Confidential Reporting button is located on the top of the onCampus home page, inside the log in.
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FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA |
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5625 Holy Trinity Drive
Melbourne, FL 32940
321.723.8323
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