Parent Newsletter. Trinity. Spring Concert & ArtExhibit. Food Trucks. Thursday, May 6 Auction begins at 6:15 p.m. Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.

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1 Trinity Parent Newsletter Expanding Minds... Changing Lives May CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020 GEOMETRY / SCIENCE TEST Incoming freshmen who are currently taking Algebra 1 and/or Physical Science may be considered for advanced placement in math and science. These students are required to take an exam to insure that they have mastered the content of the curriculum offered at Trinity. If you indicated an interest in taking one or both of these tests, the exams will be given at Trinity on May 7 and again on May 14 at 9:00 am. Each test should take about 1 hour. Students should bring a pen, #2 pencil and a calculator! HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST If you missed the required Placement Test given at Trinity on April 2, a second test has been scheduled for Saturday, May 14 from 9:30 until 12:00. Students may begin arriving at 9:00 am. They should bring a pen and a #2 pencil. Everyone is Invited to Trinity s FREE... Spring Concert & ArtExhibit and Auction Thursday, May 6 Auction begins at 6:15 p.m. Concert begins at 7:00 p.m FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE SENIORS: Monday, May 16 Period 4, 1, 2 Exams 12:25 Dismissal for Seniors Tuesday, May 17 Period 8, 5, 6 Exams 12:25 Dismissal for Seniors Wednesday, May 18 Period 3, 7 Exams 10:58 Dismissal for Seniors To accommodate Senior Exams the following days will be modified: Monday, May 16 Period 4, 1, 2, 3 Tuesday, May 17 Periods 8, 5, 6, 4 Wednesday, May 18 Period 3, 7, 1, 2 UNDERCLASSMEN: Wednesday, May 25 Period 1, 2, 3 Exams 12:05 Dismissal Thursday, May 26 Period 4, 5, 6 Exams 12:05 Dismissal Friday, May 27 Period 7, 8 Exams 10:45 Dismissal TRINITY DRAMA CLUB presents Food Trucks Are Coming to Trinity!!!! Tuesday Evening, May 10 Y SEE ATTACHED FLYER Y May 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm One-Act Play Contest Four Seniors will direct four separate short plays to be presented in competition. Come see the students take the reins and direct their colleagues-a fun way to wrap up our production season. All Tickets $5.00

2 Page 2 MAY From the Office of the President Dear Titan Parents and Guardians, May is here! The school year is about to end. In my mind that is hard to believe and there is still so much to do. One thing that I do want to say is how much I truly appreciate your support, your cooperation and your willingness to engage in your Titan s education. Please know that I pray for you and thank God for you! Please pray for me. INCOMING FRESHMEN registration stands at 86 students currently enrolled in the Class of 2020! Thanks to the hard work of our advancement director, Kevin McKenna, we could start in August with 100 freshmen and total school enrollment projected at 285 to 295 students. PRINCIPAL SEARCH has been underway and the Search Committee has been formed by Dr. Robert Oliveri, our associate superintendent. The Search Committee includes faculty, parents, past parents, board members and staff of the Catholic Education Center. Interviews will be conducted at Trinity on Thursday, May 12. FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT...the creation of CADD as built plans are just about complete for the building. In addition, plans for main entrance improvements as well as the restrooms should be completed by mid-may. Our next step will be to find the funds necessary to complete these improvement projects. This is very exciting and I will keep you posted on progress... it is slow but steady. GRADUATION is right around the corner. Scholarships and other senior awards keep coming in and in our June newsletter we will proudly list them. Once again we are so blessed to have your wonderful Titans with us. THANK YOU AGAIN for allowing us to partner with you in the education of your son or daughter! God s blessings always! Sr. Karl Mary Winkelmann, SSND, President 2016 PROM COURT King: Alex Cowins Queen: Yen Quach Kelsea Coleman Jari Harmon Katie Leonard Nicole Williams Jalen Chandler Jackson Compas Grant Fisher Jordan Goeke from the CAMPUS MINISTER Mrs. Michelle Johnson Our last Mass of the school year will be May 11 at 9:45am in the gym. On May 19 we will be celebrating the senior class at Baccalaureate Mass. Mass will be begin at 7:00pm at Our Lady of the Rosary. This is really a special night for the seniors and marks the beginning of graduation weekend. Hope to see you all there! from the ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SAVE THE YEARBOOK $20 Saving - Price Now Only $40 Unless the school sells 34 yearbooks between now and the end of the school year, for the only time in school history the yearbook will be cancelled, all moneys will be returned and the Class of 2016 will be left with no printed record of their graduation, prom, lock-in and senior portraits. TRINITY 2015 YEARBOOK Yearbooks are still available. Cost is only $ CARPOOL CORNER CHEER TRYOUTS See Attached Flyer SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS Now is the time to think about registering for Trinity s Summer Sports Camps. The flyer and registration form is attached and can also be found on our Trinity website. If you want to use this spot to find a ride for your TCHS student, call the office by the 20th of any month with your information. Student is looking to share a ride from the Maryland Heights area. Contact Tammie Fields at

3 Page 3 MAY 2016 TRINITY SCHOLAR ATHLETE Congratulations to senior Nicole Jedding who has been selected as this year s Trinity Catholic St. Louis Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete. Nicole was selected by a vote of the Trinity Catholic coaches from a group of the top seniors who excel both academically and athletically. Currently Nicole ranks No. 1 in the senior class with a 4.25 grade point average. She played four years of softball and is currently in her fourth year of soccer for the Titans. This is the 50 th year for the Post-Dispatch Scholar Athlete event. This year the scholar athletes from all of the St. Louis metropolitan area high schools will be recognized Wednesday, May 18 with an on-field appearance at Busch Stadium prior to the Cardinals game. Each winner also receives four tickets to attend the game. Congratulations Nicole!!! WYSE FINALISTS Two students from Trinity went to the WYSE State Finals on Tuesday, April 19th: seniors Xavien Walker in physics and math; and Jacob Theisman in engineering graphics and biology. The state finals were held at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Xavien finished 5th in physics and 7th in math, and Jacob finished 7th in graphics. PHYSICS CONTEST At the annual High School Physics contest at Washington University on Saturday, April 23rd, four students represented Trinity: seniors Tabia Cannon, Nicole Jedding, Yen Quach, and Xavien Walker. The Trinity team finished in second place in the small school category. ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY At the Missouri Technical Education Association District Competition held at Florissant Valley Community College on April 22 the following students received first place blue ribbons for their technology projects: Jacob Theisman and Spencer Gallagher in cad mechanical drawing II, Devon Collins, Nick Wallace, Jared Hinrichs, Grant Fisher and Jackson Compas for their architectural house framing models and Greg Hilmes, Franklin Morris, Kevin Stallis, Jacob Theirman, Joe Weiss and Nate Kalkbrenner in robotics. Greg Hilmes had a near perfect score in robotics and received special recognition for having the highest score overall in his division. These students have all now qualified for the State Competition and Exposition at the Lodge of the Four Seasons at the Lake of the Ozarks. TPO/BOOSTER CLUB NEWS The school year is quickly coming to en end. The TPO/Booster Club would like to thank everyone for their support. From those that helped at our various events and receptions, to the many who attended games and events. Our Titan family is so giving of their time and talent. Thank you. Please don t forget we still have one larger event still on the calendar. - Our 3rd Food Truck Feast is May 10 th. (5:00-8:00) Please invite friends and neighbors. This is not a private event, ALL are welcome. - Our last meeting of this year is Tuesday, May 3 rd. 6:00 Room #40. If you are able to attend we would love to have you. - There will also be a summer gathering to make plans for the School year. If you have any suggestions please forward them to Trish Wuelling wuelling@charter.net. We hope each and every one of you have a wonderful, safe summer. See you in August. TRINITY DINNER AUCTION 2016 As in the past, this year we would like to have the majority of auction items donated. We are asking you to reach out to any resources you have. For example, would your employer donate? We would really appreciate sports tickets, time shares, condos, new patio sets, barbecue grills, and gift cards. If you or someone you know sells jewelry, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One or Party Lite, we would love to have these items, too. Other items include antiques, refinished or painted furniture. We will also have a basket raffle and in the past, popular baskets are often themed around Cardinal baseball, coffee, baking, hunting, dress up, margarita, technology, spa, around the world, wine, and super heroes, to name a few. Monetary donations are always welcomed. You can find a solicitation letter online at under the parents tab. If you have any questions, Therese or Mike Leonard at Tleonard@TrinityCatholicHigh.org. The next committee meeting is Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30 in room 40. All are welcome. STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE Student accident insurance is available to any family in our school who may be interested. This coverage is offered through K&K Insurance Group, Inc. a company that has been dealing with student accident insurance for many years. The plans are underwritten by Nationwide Life Insurance Company, an A.M. Best A+ Superior rated carrier. To find more information about the program, access K&K s website at (Information on the website will be available by July 1, 2016.) Online enrollment is also available at this site. NOTE: The State of Missouri requires that all students participating in a high school athletic competition must have insurance coverage and that this information be kept on file at the school.

4 Page 4 MAY 2016 TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE NEWS MAY, 2016 Mrs. Heather Gogel, Counselor , Ext. 265 hgogel@trinitycatholichigh.org ACT Students should start taking the ACT during second semester of junior year. Register at National Test Dates Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required June 11, 2016 May 6 May 7-20 Sept. 10, 2016 Aug. 5 Aug *Oct. 22, 2016 Sept. 16 Sept Dec. 10, 2016 Nov. 4 Nov Feb. 11, 2017 Jan. 13 Jan *April 8, 2017 March 3 March 4-17 June 10, 2017 May 5 May 6-19 ACT Fees ACT $39.50 ACT with Writing $56.50 Register for the ACT: Trinity High School Code: *Trinity Testing Center Code: When Should I Take the ACT? Juniors should consider taking the ACT in April or June. That gives them time to get 1 or 2 scores before applications are sent to colleges in the fall. Colleges want students to send their scores directly to their Admissions Office from ACT, although their scores are posted on their Trinity transcript as well. Waiting until senior year to test puts a student at a disadvantage for admissions and possible scholarships. Summer School & Credit Recovery Does your student need to complete a course not passed at Trinity? If so, now is the time to begin looking into Summer School in your public school district or other ways to complete the needed credit. The Guidance Office at Trinity has received summer school information from several area school districts, but it is to your advantage to contact your district now to see when their Summer School material will be ready. GETTING REGISTERED EARLY IS IMPERATIVE! When grades are available from second semester of the current year, time will be very short to find the courses your child needs through the public school districts. Credits may also be made up through a correspondence course, or the ACE Program. Remember, students who are 1.0 or more credits deficient are not eligible to participate in athletics or other extracurricular activities, so be aware of your student s credit status. Be sure to visit the Guidance website frequently. Senior Parents If you received any notices about college acceptance, or scholarships your student has been awarded, please notify Mrs. Gogel by bringing in a copy of the award letter. We are assembling a list that will be printed in the graduation program. If you have not heard from your student s college(s) regarding admission or financial aid, now is a good time to call the admission and/or financial office to check on their status. Are there any forms or information missing? When might you expect an Awards Letter from the financial aid office? Your student s College Counselor can help. BE SURE TO TURN IN YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM! Academic Reminder for 4th Quarter It is important for all students to remember the need to finish the year with a strong academic performance! Here are just a few reasons: Juniors! Your college admission status and class rank with you apply to college in the fall will be based on SIX SEMESTERS. In other words, where you stand at the end of this year. Yes, colleges will look at your senior year performance, but initial admission and scholarship eligibility will be determined now! Any student who did not pass a class for 3rd Quarter, MUST PASS the class for 4th Quarter and pass the semester final exam to receive a passing semester grade. Semester grades determine credit. Yes, seniors, colleges do get your final transcript and this is your final high school academic record. Scholarships St. Louis American Foundation Scholarship Deadline: May 2, 2016 David Rensick & Assoc. Scholarship Essay Contest Deadline: May 10, 2016 St. Louis Press Club & St. Louis Journalism Foundation Deadline: May 13, 2016 Journalism Foundation Scholarships $1,000 or $1,500: Deadline: May 13, 2016 MCO Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2016 LGMD Awareness Scholarship Deadline: May 25, 2016 SAPA Scholarship Deadline: May 30, 2016 ML Scholarship Program Deadline: May 31, 2016 Missouri Minority & Underrepresented Environmental Literacy Program Deadline: June 1, Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Deadline: June 1, 2016 Aspiring Fashion Professional Scholarship Program Deadline: June 1, 2016 Aspiring Animation Professional Deadline: June 1, 2016 United Airline Tech Ops-Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Deadline: June 3, 2016 Century Link Scholarship Deadline: June 14, 2016

5 Page 5 MAY 2016 SENIOR CALENDAR OF EVENTS Christian Service Hours must be completed, forms turned in and verified by Mr. Whalen prior to purchasing tickets for Prom. Completion and verification of 100% of the required hours is a requirement for graduation as well. In addition, it is required that all tuition payments be up-to-date before purchasing prom tickets or graduation. Senior Exams May 16, 17, 18 Graduation Practice (Mandatory) Thursday, May 19 at 9:30 am Trinity Gym (10 graduation tickets will be given to each graduate at this time along with their cap and gown provided all tuition and fines are paid and all books and sports uniforms have been returned.) Baccalaureate Mass Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm Our Lady of the Rosary Church Graduation Friday, May 20 Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis 4432 Lindell Blvd. Graduates Assemble at 6:00 pm in Boland Hall Ceremony at 7:00 pm ALL GUESTS WILL NEED A TICKET Senior Lock In May 20 at 10:30 pm until 5:00 am Edward Jones YMCA in Maryland Heights May 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Academic Awards 7pm 3 TPO/Booster Club Mtg. 6pm Auction Mtg. 6:30pm -Food Trucks at TCHS 5pm Senior Exams Periods 4, 1, 2 17 Senior Exams Periods 8, 5, Spring Concert & Art Exhibit 7pm 11 Mass 9:30am 18 Senior Exams Periods 3, 7 Coming events... Saturday, July 9 Saturday, Oct.15 6 Cheer Tryouts 6:00-8:00pm Pep Rally 1:30pm -Senior One Acts 7pm 19 -Mandatory Graduation Practice 9:30am -Baccalaureate Mass 7pm 26 Exams- Periods 4, 5, 6 -Dismissal at 12:05 Spanish Lake Recycling Event at Trinity 10am-1pm Trinity Dinner Auction 20 -Graduation Night -Senior Lock-In Spring Sports Exams- Exams- Awards 7pm Periods 1, 2, 3 Periods 7, 8 -Dismissal at -Dismissal at 10:45am 12: JUNE Have a Great Summer! PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF ANY CHANGES IN YOUR ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBERS, ADDRESS, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION, ETC. Call or the information to mdrake@trinitycatholichigh.org. Thank you. from the BOOKSTORE Do you have unused school uniforms that your student has outgrown and you don t know what to do with? Consider donating gently worn uniforms to the Bookstore. We are especially in need of uniform skirts. We make these items available to families for a nominal cost. Donations can be dropped off in the Main Office or in the Bookstore. Thank you in advance for your donation. 7 -Cheer Tryouts 2:30-4:00pm -Math/Science Test for incoming freshmen 9:00am 14 -Math/Science Test for incoming freshmen 9:00am -Placement Test for incoming freshmen 9: Alumni Golf Tournament 21 28

6 Where: Trinity Catholic High School Gym 1720 Redman Road St. Louis, MO (314) Who: Any girl entering 9-12 grade at Trinity Catholic High School When: Friday, May 6 (mandatory clinic-learn cheer and jumps) 6-8 pm AND Saturday, May 7, tryout 2:30-4:00 pm What to wear/bring: T-shirt, athletic shorts, tennis shoes, hair pulled back, no jewelry-bring a bottle of water and waiver completed and signed by a parent or guardian Name: Grade: Address: City/State: Zip Code: Phone: Emergency Contact: Phone: Liability release form must be signed by a parent or guardian: I assume liability for my daughter during the time she is attending Trinity Catholic High School cheerleading activities in the event of an injury or accident. I will release Trinity Catholic High School And the Staff of Trinity Catholic High School from any and all liability. Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

7 TRINITY S FOOD TRUCK FEAST Tuesday, May 10 5:00-8:00 Trinity Catholic High School 1720 Redman Road St. Louis Trinity Catholic s second Food Truck Feast of this schoolyear will take place on Tuesday, May 10th from 5:00-8:00. Five of St. Louis favorite food trucks will gather in the school parking lot with plenty of delicious items for you to try! What a great way to finish up the school year. A portion of the proceeds from each truck will benefit the Trinity Catholic TPO and Booster Club. All are welcome, this is NOT a private event and admission is free. Tours of the school are also available before of after you eat. For more information contact Paul Manganelli, school parent and TPO vice-president Please look for us on our Facebook page or on Invited Trucks Get menu info. on their Facebook and Twitter pages Angie (American Burgers & Sandwiches) Destination (gourmet Social Venture Bakery ) The (grown-up grilled cheese and soup) Russo s (authentic Italian food) Slice of the (Tuscan-style pizza with local ingredients) Parking available on our lower lot, Christ Light of Nations School, or Our Lady of the Rosary Church.

8 Trinity Catholic High School 2016 Summer Sports Camps Check the line next to the camp you would like to attend. Camp Eligible Campers Dates Time Baseball Boys Grades K-9 June am Boys Basketball Boys Grades 7-8 June am Boys Basketball Boys Grades 5-6 June am-1 pm Boys Basketball Boys Grade 9 June pm Softball Girls Grades K-8 June am-1 pm Football Boys Grades 9-12 June am Girls Basketball Girls Grades 4-9 June pm Girls Volleyball Girls Grades 5-8 June am Girls Volleyball Girls Grades 9-12 June am-noon Football Boys Grades 5-8 June pm Soccer Boys/Girls Grades K-6 June am Soccer Boys/Girls Grades 7-12 June pm Softball Girls Grades 9-12 July pm The cost of each camp is $50... two camps for $80... three camps for $100 For more information contact Dan Grumich at , ext: 219 or at dgrumich@trinitycatholichigh.org Name Grade Address City State Zip Code Emergency Contact Phone Total number of camps: Amount of check enclosed Circle T shirt size - Youth Small Medium Large XL XXL Make checks payable to: Summer Sports Camps. Mail entry form and check to Summer Sports Camps, Trinity Catholic High School, 1720 Redman Rd., St. Louis, MO Liability release form must be signed by a parent or guardian: I assume liability for my son or daughter during the time he/she is attending Trinity Catholic Camps in the event of an injury or accident. I will release Trinity Catholic and the staff of the Trinity Catholic Camps from any and all liability. Parent/Guardian Signature

9 TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Dates listed here are tentative and subject to change. Some dates are yet to be determined. SEMESTER ONE August 1 Fall sports begin 8 Schedule and book pick-up Faculty development days 15 Freshman student and parent social, evening Freshman orientation 18 First day of school, 12:15 dismissal 24 Senior parent meeting 31 Mass September 1 School Pictures Back to School Night 2 Pep rally, fall sports 5 Labor Day NO CLASSES Senior Retreat 16 Faculty development, NO CLASSES Region 2, Confirmation TCHS 21 Mass 23 Renaissance Assembly 26 Spirit Week begins 30 Pep Rally, Homecoming game October 1 Homecoming dance 7 Quarter 1 ends 6 High School Night at Trinity 13 Parent conferences/report cards 14 Auction set up, no classes 15 Trinity Treasures Dinner Auction 18 National Honor Society Induction, 7:00 26 Mass 31 Basketball begins November 1 All Saints Day, no classes 4 Freshman Class Prayer Day 6 Open House at Trinity, 12-4 p.m. 7 Girls swimming begins 11 Father - Senior Daughter Dinner 22 Grandparents Mass 23 Noon dismissal, no lunch served Thanksgiving Holidays, NO CLASSES December 7 Mass Christmas concert, 7:00 p.m. 8 Immaculate Conception, no classes 9 Pep rally, winter sports Semester exams 22 Christmas break begins after dismissal SEMESTER TWO January 3 Classes resume, 12:15 dismissal 11 Mass 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, NO CLASSES 27 Life Issues Day 29 Catholic Schools Week begins February 1 Mass 16 Freshman Registration, Class of Presidents Day, NO CLASSES registration deadline Mother-Senior Son Dinner 27 Spring sports begin March 1 Ash Wednesday 9 Sophomore Prayer Day 10 Quarter 3 ends 16 Titan for a Day, no classes 17 Trinity Feast Day, No classes 23 Titan Talent Show 24 Pep rally, spring sports April 7 Junior Class Prayer Day 11 Holy Week Prayer Service Easter Break NCEA Convention (no classes) 27 Trinity Treasures assembly Junior Class Ring Mass 28 Freshman and Sophomore standardized testing Juniors and Seniors, no classes Prom May 1 Academic Awards Night; 5 Senior one act competition, drama club 10 Mass 11 Spring concert and art exhibit 12 End of the year pep rally Senior exams 18 Graduation practice Baccalaureate Mass, 7:00 p.m. 19 Graduation, 7:00 p.m. Lock In, Immediately following graduation 29 Memorial Day NO CLASSES Semester exams June 1 Semester exams 2 Faculty workday 5 Faculty workday, if needed TPO/Booster Club meetings on the first Tuesday of each month Auction meetings on the third Tuesday of most months