Weekly Update | November 7, 2025

Dinovember?

Whew! We’ve made it through the time-change week fairly easily. Of course, the fall change on the first Sunday in November is easier than the spring change on the second Sunday in March; we gain an hour of sleep in the fall and lose an hour in the spring. (Fall Back /Spring Forward). 

I started wondering about other things that occur in November each year and found a new tradition that I think our students, young and old, will like: Dinovember!

This tradition was invented in 2012 by a couple whose children continuously woke them up early in the mornings. Like December’s Elf on a Shelf, dinosaurs move around to various places in the house each night. When their children awake early, they search for the dinosaurs and play with them, not bothering sleeping parents. Brilliant!

Another tried and true tradition at Trident Academy includes our annual canned food drive, which is gearing up for another record-breaking year! Along with collecting cans each year, we use dress-down day funds to purchase a turkey and a ham for our high school students to deliver to Young Moms Together (formerly the Florence Crittenton Home) in downtown Charleston. 

In addition, our lower and middle school students are gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving program scheduled for Tuesday, November 25. You will not want to miss this!

And, finally, Trident Academy students continue to go to class, learn new things, and work toward mastery! 

Happy Dinovember!

Blessings,

Betsy

IMPORTANT DATES:

November 12: 2nd & 3rd Grade field trip

November 13: Parent Education Series: Executive Function Made Simple

Our tentative calendar for 2025-26

See all events on our school website calendar

SEAHAWK SCOOP:

Attendance

Trident Academy is built on the belief that there's no substitute for professional, thoughtful instruction, and for that reason, daily attendance is essential.

We have only 36 school days left this quarter. Because each day's lesson builds directly on the previous one, missing even a single day puts a heavy burden on the student. While our teachers work hard to help students catch up, they must essentially learn yesterday's material while keeping pace with today's.

Please make every effort to ensure your child is in school and on time every day. We want all our students to finish this semester strong!

Parent Education Series

Register here to join our next Parent Education Series on Thursday, November 13, at 8 a.m.! We're hosting Allie Hopkins, School Psychologist and founder of Charleston Educational Services. She will discuss executive functioning and tools for success at home. Learn practical strategies to support your child's planning, organization, and focus.

Submit anonymous questions for Allie beforehand through this link >> Ask a Question

Food Drive

It's time for the Trident Academy Annual Food Drive! 🥫 Help us support the Women Involved in the Young Moms Together Program (formerly Florence Crittenton). We're collecting canned goods and non-perishables now through November 25th. Drop off your donations at school!

Upcoming Parent Education Events

As a founding member of the Association of LD Schools, Trident Academy is proud to offer our parents access to parent education events presented by other ALDS schools.


Tuesday, November 12: At 12:00 pm, The Fletcher School in Charlotte will offer a virtual lunch-and-learn event titled Healthy Boundaries and Relationships for Teens. this workshop will talk about equipping teens with the tools to create healthy boundaries and form positive relationships. We’ll cover various types of boundaries—emotional, physical, social, and digital—and offer actionable strategies for helping teens recognize and define their personal limits. More information can be found here. Please note that there is a $10 registration fee.

Rewined Candles Fundraiser!

It's time for our Rewined Candle Fundraiser! This is a great chance for our students to practice their entrepreneurial skills—this week Mr. Sanders will be teaching our students about how to make a sales pitch! 50% of all sales go to Trident Academy, and last year we raised over $4,000! Please return the order forms by Thursday, November 13 -- they went home in backpacks this week. Candles make great gifts, so please share the fundraiser with friends! You can stop by the lobby to smell the samples.

Uniforms! 
As the weather starts to cool off in Charleston, some of our students may want to get Trident Academy sweaters and jackets to wear. To purchase Trident Academy gear, please visit our school spirit store here >> Trident Academy Gear

WHAT'S HAPPENING ON CAMPUS:

Our 2nd and 3rd graders became recycling experts this week! During their field trip to the local recycling center, they learned exactly why recycling is important, which items can be successfully processed, and how the fascinating sorting process works once waste arrives. They returned with a much clearer understanding of their role in helping the planet!

A huge thank you to Captain Wollenbecker from the Mt. Pleasant Police Department for visiting us! Captain Wollenbecker provided invaluable training in CPR and first aid to our high school students and teachers. We appreciate this critical life-saving instruction!

Our middle schoolers ended the week with a field trip to the beach that put their skills to the test! They worked on collaboration during a fun sand relay race and then applied their observations by using the coastal environment for some descriptive writing.

Our students have been enjoying their drama class this year!

~Individual Needs~Academic Growth~Encouragement & Support~Foundation for Life~