Weekly Parent Newsletter March 8, 2020
Information about Trinity Summer School
Trinity High School will host a summer school session for all students from June 17 - July 10.  During this session we will offer Public Speaking and Health courses. Specific details, including dates, times, tuition and a registration form can be accessed by clicking here. Hard copies are all available in the Main Office.

Information about the IB language summer course for current freshmen students in TPIB Spanish I or French I will be mailed directly home. Information regarding the Math and Reading Enrichment course for incoming Freshmen students will also be mailed directly home.

Important Information for the Class of 2020

Dear Parents/Guardians of Seniors, 

Mark your calendars with some very important SENIOR EVENTS taking place in May!  Please click here for the letter (which is also being mailed home)!

Pi + Lattes - Celebrate Pi Day at Trinity
Celebrate 3.14 “Pi Day” with a morning of Pi+lattes! 
 
Date: Saturday, March 14 th
Time: 9-10 am Pilates + 10-10:30 am Coffee + “Pi” treats
Place: Trinity High School Health + Fitness Center
 
Sponsored by the Trinity High School Math Club

 

Online Math Resource: Delta Math

All current Trinity students now have access to math lessons through the Delta Math program. This online program enables students to review previously learned material, thereby strengthening mathematical problem-solving skills.  

Students are encouraged to set up a student account on Delta Math https://www.deltamath.com/ and enter the following code: 869998 

Students should join the appropriate class year, thereby gaining access to math lessons as follows:

  • Class of 2020: Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus
  • Class of 2021: Geometry, Algebra 2
  • Class of 2022: Algebra, Geometry
  • Class of 2023: Pre-Algebra, Algebra  

As students work through the lessons, they are welcome to come to Room 214 during Periods 3A/3B to receive assistance from the math teachers who are available during that time. In addition, math tutoring is available in the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5 pm.

Students will be able to access the Delta Math program through August 15, 2020.

Please contact Math Teacher Katie Iammartino at kiammartino@trinityhs.org if you have any questions regarding Delta Math.
Counseling and College Planning
The River Forest Public Library is hosting a session titled "Navigating the College Planning Process" , presented by academic and financial planning strategists from My College Planning Team on March 18th at 6:30 PM. This is a workshop for high school parents/guardians wanting to learn about new strategies that can save their family money, while at the same time, finding the best college fit for their students. Myths and misconceptions will be discussed. Little-known financial strategies to increase financial aid will be shared. Click here for more information.

Freshmen - Junior parents received an email from Student Services regarding registration for the next school year. Please click here to view the letter.

Although summer seems very far away, it's not too early for students to start thinking about how they'll spend their time over summer break. Trinity has a robust listing of summer enrichment opportunities including: pre-college courses; writing, medical, and engineering camps; leadership symposiums; study abroad opportunities; summer jobs; and internships. Check out the  Summer Enrichment Opportunities  website (information is added and updated as we receive it).

Upcoming College Exploration Opportunities
  • College Fair at DePaul University: Wednesday, March 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. For more information go to: go.depaul.edu/ircf.
  • NACAC Suburban Chicago College Fair: Saturday, March 14th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. 
Trinity Social Media
Do you follow Trinity on Social Media? Stay updated on events and more by following Trinity on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In addition, check out Trinity's individual class pages on Facebook (search your class) and follow Trinity sports on Twitter at @Blazerssports.

New to Trinity's Social Media selection is Trinity's President, Laura Curley. Follow Mrs. Curley on Twitter at @Pres_Trinity. She will tweet Trinity happenings, as well as emergency closings and important announcements.
Trinity Raffle
Raffle - Has come and gone....but many have still not paid their $175 towards this mandatory fundraiser. Please have your daughter return the money to Trinity by this Monday, March 9, in room 102
Fathers Club Sponsored Hoops Mania
HoopsMania is an exciting sweepstakes fundraiser based on college basketball’s national championship tournament in March.

Upcoming Events
Save the Date - Mother/Daughter Mass and Brunch
Sunday March 15th, 10 a.m.

Bal Dominique 2020
Planning for Bal Dom 2020 is underway! How can you be a part of this annual Trinity event?

  • Attend this fabulous event on April 18!
  • Donate or recommend auction items!
  • Take out an Ad!

This very special event is truly a night for everyone to celebrate Trinity. If you can find a way to get involved, you will certainly meet some great people and make wonderful memories!
#FutureBlazer Summer Camp
Registration for Trinity's #FutureBlazer Summer Camp is now open!

Trinity's summer experiences are for young women in grades K-8.

Support Blazer Athletics!

Click here for the Athletic website.

Winter Sports Banquet!
Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 PM. Click here for the flier.
Calendar
Tuesday, March 10
LATE START

Wednesday, March 11
Winter Sports Banquet

Saturday, March 14
8th Grade Make-up Exam

SAT Test

Sunday, March 15
Mother/Daughter Mass & Brunch
Tuesday, March 17
NO LATE START

Wednesday, March 18
Block 3 exams, period 1 & 2

Thursday, March 19
Block 3 exams, period 4 & 5

Friday, March 20
Grading Day No School

March 23 - 27: Spring Break