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Trinity High School
2023-24 Family Newsletter
www.trinityhs.org
2.4.2024
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2024-25 Tentative At-A-Glance Calendar
Click here to view the tentative 2024-25 At-A-Glance Calendar. A complete version with more dates, events, and exam dates will be posted on Trinity's Website this summer.
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Virtual Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling Window will open on Tuesday, February 6 @ 8 am
On Tuesday, February 6 at 8 am all parents / guardians will receive an email inviting them to schedule a virtual conference with any or all of your student’s teachers. The email will include detailed instructions of how to schedule the appointment. The scheduling window will remain open until Tuesday, February 13 at 8:00 am. Please make sure to schedule within this timeframe.
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2024-25 Course Selection
Course Selection for the 2024-2025 school year is underway. Counselors are meeting with students 1:1 throughout the month of February to assist them with selecting their courses for the upcoming school year. We encourage all parents/guardians to be actively involved by having conversations with their students about their academic plans. CLICK HERE to learn more about the course selection process and to access our Curriculum Guide.
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Uniform Information for the Class of 2026
Click here for a letter for the Class of 2026 about ordering their uniform for the 24-25 school year.
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National Counselors Week:
February 5-9
This week, as part of National Counselors Week, we are highlighting our Student Services Team. Our team is made up of five outstanding members: Rachel Behren - Director of Student Services, Maura Clark - Counselor, Keila Green - Counselor, Anne Denz - College Counselor, and Molly Puttin - Registrar. Not only do our counselors help plan our Blazers’ academic futures and put them on the track for post-high school success, but they also work with them on social-emotional issues. Please join me in thanking them for all of the hard work that they do!
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IB Information Meeting for Sophomores and Their Parents
All Pre-IB sophomores and their parents are invited to an information meeting tomorrow, February 5, from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Trinity Library. We will be discussing the expectations, course content, and assessments of the IB program during the junior and senior years. Also, any college prep students who are interested in taking IB courses that do not require prerequisites are encouraged to attend. We look forward to seeing you as we present options for your academic journey over the next two years. Please note that you may enter the building at the Division Street door by the chapel, or at the main entrance on Lathrop. If you have any questions, please contact IB Coordinator, Ms. Crnkovich, at [email protected] or call 708-453-8392.
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Junior Retreat, Junior Ring Mass and Dance Important Information for Families
Linked here is the Junior Retreat, Ring Mass and Ring Dance letter.
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Softball Meeting
There will be an informational parent meeting for those interested in softball on Tuesday, February 6th at 7 pm in the cafeteria.
Spring Sport Registration
Registration for the spring sports of lacrosse, soccer and softball is now open. Register at https://schools.snap.app/trinity and use the code EarlyBlazer for a $25 discount before February 15th. Students must complete registration, including payment and have a current sports physical on file in the athletic office prior to participating. Contact Ken Trendel, Athletic Director, for more information at [email protected].
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Trinity is participating in two parades this March and we need as many Blazers as possible to represent Trinity!
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Forest Park St. Patrick's Day Parade: Saturday, March 2 at 12:45PM
- Northwest Side Irish Parade: Sunday, March 17 at 11:45AM
Each parade has a separate permission form- Forest Park and Northwest Side. Blazers who turn in their permission form by Thursday, February 15 will receive a free t-shirt. Hoodies are available for purchase at www.trinityhs.org/paradeshirt. Contact Ms. Wendling in room 102 or email [email protected] for a printed permission form or with questions
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Blazers are selling raffle tickets!
Raffle packets went home last week - please ask your daughter if you have not seen the packet yet. You will find letters to both parents and Blazers about this year's raffle requirements. Blazers are encouraged to practice their philanthropic skills, reaching out to family and friends to sell the required $200 worth of tickets. Tickets are due Tuesday, February 27th and the drawing is Friday, March 1st. Congrats to Jessica Amstadt '24, this week’s lucky gift card winner! EVERY FRIDAY in February, we will select a raffle ticket, and the Blazer who sold it will win a $50 gift card. Please have your daughter turn in sold tickets to the office, homeroom teacher or Room 102 ASAP. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Richard, Director of Special Events. Thank you for your support!
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Help Fill Teacher Gift Bags!
The Mothers Club is collecting donations to make gift bags for all teachers. They would like to provide some extra nourishment and a smile for our dedicated teachers as they endure a long day of Parent-Teacher conferences on Thursday, February 15th. If you can donate, please click here.
We would like to include a $5 gift card in each bag. If you can send in gift cards or money for the Mothers Club to purchase gift cards, that would be greatly appreciated. You can send in an envelope to the front office marked “IA - Teacher Bags” by Tuesday, February 13th.
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Save the Date!
We will host our annual Family Mass & Dinner on Sunday, March 3rd! Please mark your calendars - more details coming soon. We hope to see you to celebrate Mass and acknowledge the special relationships you have with your daughters.
4pm - Mass in Chapel
5pm - Italian family dinner in the Cafeteria
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Parent Listening Session #2 Date Change
Please note that the date for the second Parent Listening Session of the 2023-24 school year has been changed. The meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, April 4. Now it will take place on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 pm in the Link. The topic of the conversation will be a follow up on the bell schedule review process. We hope to see all parents / guardians there!
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Block 3 Attendance Update from Dean
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 3 of the 2023-2024 School Year. Click here to read the letter.
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Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance Applications are now available for the 2024-2025 school year. The applications are available here. The deadline for completing the application is March 3, 2024.
IF YOU RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THIS YEAR, YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
AGAIN TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.
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Click here for information on the 2024-25 Tuition. | | |
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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 [email protected].
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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:
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Accommodation Requests
Please click this link for procedures regarding temporary mobility or attendance accommodations for medical reasons.
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