October 26, 2020

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, 

We have made it through an entire Block! Thanks to the diligence and hard work of all of our faculty, staff, students and families, we have kept COVID rates very low and hope to continue with this trend. We will continue to keep Trinity open while it is still safe and possible to operate.  

As mentioned in last night’s newsletter, today we are releasing the updated Block 2 Pandemic Plans. Many of our policies and procedures are remaining the same, but it is important to note the updates.  They have been highlighted in yellow on these Block 2 Pandemic Plans for your convenience, but they are also outlined below.

1. eLearning for Block 2: The following notification was sent in the Weekly Newsletter on Sunday, September 20, 2020: If you intend to change your student's learning program from at-home to in-person (or vice-versa) you must notify Dean Carey via email no later than Friday, September 25. If you have missed this deadline, or have since decided to switch, parents/guardians must notify Mrs. Carey immediately ([email protected]). It is very important for any student switching their learning status review ALL policies and procedures outlined in the Block 2 Pandemic Plans with their parents/guardians. 

2. Appian Symptom Screening App: Any student who eLearned for Block 1 but is returning as an eLearner for Block 2 must have their app set up for Monday, 11/2/20. If you need assistance, please email [email protected]. 

3. Student Attendance Procedures: Student Attendance Procedures, including for eLearners, have been updated since the start of Block 1 and can be found in the Student Handbook starting on Page 5. 

4. Yearly Academic and School-Wide Goals: 2020-2021 Diversity and Inclusion: Over the course of Block 2, a faculty and staff committee will be involved in the creation of a school-wide goal of targeted inclusion of all students. Informed by eLearning surveys conducted in June 2020, a School Climate Survey conducted in August 2020, and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative, the goal will be implemented on a school-wide, departmental, and individual level. 

5. Returning to Full eLearning: Should Trinity, at any point, transition back to a full eLearning model, an updated eLearning format which includes modifications to attendance, academic supports, and synchronous learning (different from Block 4 2019-2020) will be communicated to all community members.  

6. Academic Support & Tutoring: 

7. Building Hours: Open to Students: 7:55-3:30 M, T, Th, F

8. Bell Schedule:

9. Silent Study Session Time: During the second half of the daily Lunch Circle time students will have the opportunity to engage in a silent study session time. They are encouraged to use the time to complete school work. Cell phone use is discouraged during this time. Additionally, teachers may work with one student per day (who is not in the Lunch Circle group) during this time period to provide academic support.  

10. 2020-2021 Block 1 Trinity School Calendar Updates:

The complete Trinity Calendar can be found at https://www.trinityhs.org/calendar.

11. Dress Code: Students will return to full uniform for Block 2. See Page 11 of the Student Handbook.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Stay safe and well,

Mrs. Carey, Dean of Students

Mrs. Bedell, Vice President of Student Life

Ms. Gallie, Principal