Back-to-School Guide 2016

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BACK-TOSCHOOL GUIDE

WELCOME BACK! Dear Parents, I pray your summer has been a relaxing and enjoyable one.

Things are gearing up around here, and soon our teachers and staff will be back on campus, recharged and ready to partner with you for another great year. Our summer has been busy preparing for our 47th school year and the many exciting things that we have in store.

This Back-to-School Guide contains all of the information you need to get back in the swing of school, and you will also find this information on the TCA website. Please make plans to join us for Back-to-School events.

Your involvement is an integral part of our success, and I invite you to take advantage of all the things that TCA has to offer. I look forward to seeing you on campus very soon!

Dave Delph Headmaster

BIG BLUE Welcome to BIG BLUE! BIG BLUE is Trinity Christian Academy’s school store. BIG BLUE serves the TCA community by providing spirit wear, sweatshirts and fleeces to wear with our uniforms, PE uniforms, gifts, accessories, snacks and drinks and partners with PTF to support our Uniform Resale program.

BIG BLUE is located in the portable buildings on the west side of campus between the MCB and Tom Landry Stadium.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL STORE HOURS

TCA DIRECTORIES AND CALENDARS

Thursday, August 11: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Friday, August 12: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Monday, August 15: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 16: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 17: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thursday, August 18: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday, August 19: 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

The new 2016-17 TCA Directory features names, addresses and home and cell phone numbers of all TCA families and employees. Both the directory and the 2016-17 TCA Calendar, which includes all TCA events, are handy to have at home, in your office or in your car. TCA directories and calendars are available for purchase only in BIG BLUE.

Regular store hours will begin on Monday, August 22.

UNIFORM RESALE TCA Uniform Resale is sponsored by the TCA Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF). The money raised from Uniform Resale funds the many wonderful PTF programs including the Room Mother Program and MPACT. Uniform Resale is available the entire school year during normal BIG BLUE operating hours. Donations to Uniform Resale may be dropped off at BIG BLUE or in the Lower School Uniform Resale Closet (located in the Lower School Lost and Found) throughout the school year.

Resale items include: • Skirts ($17) • Shirts and blouses ($12) • Jumpers ($17) • Sweaters ($12) • Shorts ($10) • Sweatshirts ($12) • Pants ($14) • Under Armour or Nike sweatshirts ($25)

BIG BLUE CLEARANCE SALE BIG BLUE will be having a $2, $5 and $10 clearance sale during BIG BLUE’s Back-to-School events. Clearance inventory will be located in the prayer room across from BIG BLUE. Be sure to stop by for incredible deals.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES BIG BLUE carries school supplies. Most school supplies required in the US can be found in BIG BLUE. Additionally BIG BLUE will carry basic supplies throughout the school year including pens, pencils, pencil bags, paper, binders and more! Please note: BIG BLUE does NOT carry the required MS calculators.

SHOP BIG BLUE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS BIG BLUE is open 45 minutes prior to all home varsity football games and during halftime. If you need to update your TCA spirit gear, head over to BIG BLUE prior to the games. GO TROJANS!

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SCHEDULE A quick overview for all families – details on following pages _________________________________________________________________________________________________ What Where When _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tech Stop drop-off/pick-up – available if your child had a device repaired Tech Stop over the summer or if he/she wants to submit a device for repair LSLC, first floor,

next to LS Library

August 1–4 9–11 a.m., 1:30–3 p.m.

August 8–11 1:30–3 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 - BIG BLUE open 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 MS grades 5–8 new student orientation US sophomore individual pictures and schedule pick-up MS iPad device Acquaint meetings All fifth-graders and new students plus at least one parent must attend.

US sophomore concessions meeting for sophomores and at least one parent MS iPad device distribution All new sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students must attend.

US junior individual pictures and schedule pick-up US freshmen and new student individual pictures and schedule pick-up US freshmen and new student orientation for students and at least one parent US senior individual pictures and schedule pick-up (A–L) US tablet distribution for freshmen, new sophomores, new juniors and new seniors US senior mandatory meeting US senior individual pictures and schedule pick-up (M–Z)

MCB Auditorium US Grand Hall MCB Auditorium

8:30–9:30 a.m.

10:30–11:15 a.m.

9:45–10:45 a.m.

PAC Auditorium MS Library

10–10:30 a.m.

10:45–11:30 a.m.

US Grand Hall US Grand Hall PAC Auditorium US Commons US H/E classrooms PAC Auditorium US Grand Hall

11:15 a.m.–noon 12:15–1 p.m.

1–2 p.m.

1–2:30 p.m.

2:15–3:15 p.m.

2:30–3 p.m.

3–4 p.m.

BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales

BIG BLUE

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

LS carpool number pick-up for returning families LS preK orientation LS kindergarten orientation LS grades 1–4 new student orientation LS grades 1–4 returning student Meet the Teacher

LS Lobby LS classrooms LS classrooms LS Cafeteria LS classrooms

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

8:30–9:30 a.m.

9:30–11 a.m.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. see page 6

BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales

BIG BLUE

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 - BIG BLUE open 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 – First day of school for Lower and Middle School students BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales MPACT prayer and praise for all TCA moms Lower School Dads Club meeting Mandatory meeting for fourth-grade parents

BIG BLUE US Commons LS Cafeteria LS Cafeteria

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

8:20 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

BIG BLUE

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 – First day of school for Upper School students BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales 4

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Parking

Entrances

Upper School

Commons

US pictures, schedule pick-up and tablet distribution

Parking

Grand Hall

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

LS Playground

PreK orientation Tennis courts

Cafeteria

Lower School new student orientation, grades 1–4

MS Playground

Lower School carpool numbers pick-up

Art wing

Parking

LS Library Complex

PE Field

Directories and calendars

BIG BLUE Uniform Resale

Field House Parking

Kindergarten orientation

Lower School

Addison Road

US new student orientation, sophomore and senior class meetings

Gym

Cafeteria

Library

MCB

e4 device distribution for new MS students

Auditorium MS new student orientation iPad Acquaint meeting

Admin.

Middle School

Parking

Sojourn Drive

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LOWER SCHOOL EVENTS

For students and parents

LS Orientation & Meet the Teacher Monday, August 15

Parents, join your LS student for orientation or Meet the Teacher. Please make alternative arrangements for siblings not participating in these Lower School events. Note the LS playground will be reserved for teacher use only. ______________________________________________________________________________________________ What Where When ______________________________________________________________________________________________

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016 – 10 a.m. n CLASS LISTS POSTED ON TCA WEBSITE – TrinityChristian.org (log in and click the link in the Activity Stream)

MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2016 n PreK, KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION – Students and parents, please join us for an introductory orientation. This is an opportunity to meet the teacher, receive valuable information, ask questions and become familiar with new surroundings.

PreK orientation Kindergarten orientation New students in grades 1–4

Classrooms Classrooms LS Cafeteria

8:30–9:30 a.m.

9:30–11 a.m.

11 a.m.–1 p.m.

n MEET THE TEACHER – Returning students and parents in grades 1–4, please visit your classroom and meet your teacher at the assigned time.

Afterwards, join us in the Cafeteria for a treat and fellowship with friends.

A–F G–M N–Z

n SCHOOL-WIDE OPPORTUNITIES

LS carpool number pick-up for returning families BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales

Classrooms Classrooms Classrooms

1:30–2 p.m.

2–2:30 p.m.

2:30–3 p.m.

LS Lobby BIG BLUE

8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

BIG BLUE US Commons LS Cafeteria LS Cafeteria

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

8:20 a.m.

8:30 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016 n FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS n BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales n MPACT prayer and praise for all TCA moms n LS Dads Club kick-off and prayer meeting n Mandatory meeting for all fourth-grade parents

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 n LS Mini School Night (Parents only)

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7 p.m. (6:30 reception)

MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS

For students and parents

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ What Where When _____________________________________________________________________________________________

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016 – 10 a.m. n CLASS LISTS POSTED ON TCA WEBSITE – TrinityChristian.org (log in and click the link in the Activity Stream)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016 n BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales n NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

BIG BLUE MCB Auditorium

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

8:30–9:30 a.m.

n MS iPad device Acquaint meetings

MCB Auditorium

9:45–10:45 a.m.

All fifth-graders and new students plus at least one parent must attend. n MS iPad device distribution All new sixth- seventh- and eighth-grade students must attend.

MS Library

10:45–11:30 a.m.

BIG BLUE

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

New students in grades 5-8 and their parents

MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2016 n BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016 n FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR LOWER AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

• All students should bring their backpacks and summer reading assignments. Students in grades 6–8 should bring their fully charged iPads and peripherals.

Students in grades 7–8 should also bring their calculators. All other school supplies will be distributed by teachers.

• Students in grades 5–6 will report to their homerooms by 8 a.m.

• Students in grades 7–8 will report to their first period classes by 8 a.m.

n MPACT, prayer and praise for all TCA moms

US Commons

8:20 a.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016 n MS Mini School Night (parents only)

7 p.m. (6:30 reception)

n Fifth-grade students, new sixth- through eighthgrade students, plus at least one parent must attend an Acquaint meeting on Friday, August 12. n Middle School students will take an assessment on the AUP during the first week of school. Watch your email for details. n Students in grades 5–8 are responsible for providing a case and keyboard for their iPads. Refer to your email or the iPad Resource Board on the TCA website for details.

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UPPER SCHOOL EVENTS

For students and parents

___________________________________________________________________________________________ What Where When ___________________________________________________________________________________________

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12, 2016 FRESHMEN & NEW STUDENTS n Individual pictures and schedule pick-up* for all freshmen and new US students n Mandatory orientation for all freshmen and at least one parent and all new US students and at least one parent n Tablet distribution for freshmen, new sophomores, new juniors and new seniors

US Grand Hall PAC Auditorium

12:15–1:15 p.m.

1–2 p.m.

US H/E classrooms

2:15–3:15 p.m.

PAC Auditorium

10–10:30 a.m.

n Sophomore individual pictures and schedule pick-up*

US Grand Hall

10:30–11:15 a.m.

JUNIORS n Junior individual pictures and schedule pick-up*

US Grand Hall

11:15 a.m.–noon

SOPHOMORES n Sophomore concessions meeting MANDATORY – Every sophomore must attend with at least one parent.

SENIORS n Senior individual pictures (yearbook and composite) and schedule pick-up* US Commons

n Senior mandatory meeting (students only) PAC Auditorium

1–2:30 p.m. A–L, 3–4 p.m. M–Z 2:30–3 p.m.

n BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

BIG BLUE

*Yearbook photos must be taken before class schedules will be distributed. Students will receive tickets from the photographer to exchange for their schedules. Students in grades 9–11 must wear a white uniform shirt for individual pictures. Senior girls must wear a black top for pictures, and seniors boys must wear a dark jacket, light shirt and tie for pictures.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2016 n MPACT, prayer and praise for all TCA moms

US Commons

8:20 a.m.

n BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales

BIG BLUE

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

BIG BLUE

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2016 n FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS n All students should bring their fully charged tablets and peripherals. n BIG BLUE school store open – Uniform Resale, TCA directory and calendar sales

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 n US Mini School Night (Parents only)

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7 p.m. (6:30 reception)

The basics TCA School Day n Lower School: Students are permitted to enter the classrooms at 8:05 a.m. Class begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 1:15 p.m. on Friday.

The TCA preK program also starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Monday– Thursday and 1:15 p.m. on Friday. PreK extended day ends at 3 p.m. n Middle School: Students are permitted to enter the buildings at 7:30 a.m. Classes begin at 8 a.m. Grades 5–6 dismiss at 3:20 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 1:25 p.m. on Friday. Grades 7–8 dismiss at 3:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 1:20 p.m. on Friday.

New School Uniforms

n Upper School: Classes begin at 8 a.m. They end at 3:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 1:45 p.m. on Friday.

n Culwell & Son: 6319 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, TX, 214-522-7000

Before-School Supervision

Before-school supervision is available for Lower School students beginning at 7:30 a.m. Students should report to the Lower School Cafeteria.

Before-school supervision for preK will begin at 7:30 a.m. in the early childhood activity room.

Before-school supervision is available for Middle School students in the Middle School Library beginning at 7 a.m. Students should enter through the north doors of the cafeteria.

This service is offered free of charge.

After School Care Program

n Lower School: The After School Care program is available for all Lower School students who need to remain on campus after dismissal.

ASC ends at 6 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 4 p.m. on Friday. n Middle School: The program is available for Middle School students who need to remain on campus beyond 3:45 p.m. Monday– Thursday and 1:45 p.m. on Friday. ASC ends at 6 p.m. Monday– Thursday and at 4 p.m. on Friday.

Uniforms are required and can be purchased from either Parker School Uniforms (girls and boys), Culwell & Son (boys’ shorts and pants only) or BIG BLUE (knit shirts only). Store locations are as follows:

n Parker School Uniforms Three locations at: • 4909 West Park Blvd., Suite 173 (NE corner of West Park Blvd. and Preston Rd.), Plano, TX, 469-467-9712 • 4887 Alpha Road, Suite 250, Dallas, TX, 972-458-0645 • 413 Casa Linda Plaza, Dallas, TX, 214-324-2483 website: www.parkersu.com

Parent Communication at TCA

Being informed is easy at TCA. We have multiple ways for you to receive information and stay in the loop!

n TrinityChristian.org: Our website is full of information, from athletic events to school news. When you log in, you will have access to your child’s class and athletic team pages here.

n eWeekly newsletters: Beginning in August, you will receive an eWeekly, our electronic newsletter, every Friday.

This will give you important information for the coming week. n Trinity Today: This is the magazine of TCA, published twice a year. In it, you will find articles that tell the story of our school, from students to faculty to alumni.

n Activities: Lower School After School Care includes study hall time for first- through fourth-graders, games, activities and access to the playground for all preK through fourth-graders. The Middle School program utilizes the Middle School Library for study hall, computer time and board games. n Cost: Parents are charged $7.50 per hour. A monthly $200 flat rate is available for those who utilize the program on a frequent basis. n More info: To find out more about the After School Care program and access the automated enrollment forms, which are required for all (frequent and occasional) participants, please see the “After School Care” link on the Lower School and Middle School Resource Boards on the TCA website. For questions, please contact Ellen Chock at echock@trinitychristian.org.

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LS and MSLS CARPOOL CARPOOL Softball Field

Athletic Training Center (4350 Sojourn Drive)

Football Track & Field

Main Parking Lot

Tennis Courts

Field House Parking

Baseball Field

Faculty Parking

MCB

LS drop-off LS pick-up

Middle School

MS drop-off MS pick-up

Upper School Performing Arts Center

MCB

Parking

Baseball Field

Tennis Courts

Field House Parking

Senior Parking

Main Parking Lot

Tom Landry Stadium

Field House

*Afternoon carpool line-up

LS pick-up

Art wing

Softball Field

Athletic Training Center (4350 Sojourn Drive)

Football

Tom Landry Stadium

Field House

MS CARPOOL

Middle School

MS late carpool pick-up

Art wing

Senior Parking Faculty Parking

MS late carpool pick-up

MS drop-off MS pick-up

Lower School

Upper School Performing Arts Center

Parking

Middle School

Parking

Lower School

Faculty Parking

Addison Road

Lower School Regular Carpool: 3–3:20 p.m. (M–Th), 1:15–1:30 p.m. (F)

All students should plan to follow the regular carpool procedures unless they are waiting for an older sibling in MS or US, they are carpooling with a MS or US family or they will be attending After School Care.

Scan the QR code to link to our video demo of the carpool routes.

Lower School Late Carpool: 3:20–3:40 p.m. (M–Th), 1:30–1:40 p.m. (F)

n All LS students in Late Carpool who are not going to After School Care must be picked up through the carpool lanes with carpool numbers. n LS students WILL NOT be released to fifth- or sixth-grade MS siblings from Carpool or from Late Carpool. Parents must come through the carpool line to pick up their children. n LS students who have not been picked up through the carpool line by 3:40 p.m. (M–Th) or 1:40 p.m. (F) will be sent to After School Care.

Regular After School Care rates will apply.

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Sojourn Drive

Sojourn Drive

LS drop-off Middle School Admin.

Faculty Parking

Parking

Addison Road

Middle School Regular Carpool

Students in grades 5–8 who do not have Lower School siblings will be released to meet their parents at the MS carpool locations (the south entrance to the MCB or the north entrance of the MS).

Middle School Late Carpool: 3:30–3:40 p.m. (M–Th), 1:30–1:40 p.m. (F)

n MS students in grades 5–6 who have LS siblings will be released to go to the LS Cafeteria upon dismissal and must also be picked up through the carpool lanes with their siblings. n MS students in grades 7–8 who have LS siblings are welcome to come to the LS Cafeteria; however, parents are free to pick up their children at the MS carpool locations. n MS students who are not picked up by 3:45 p.m. (M–Th) or 1:45 p.m.

(F) and are not in athletics will be sent to After School Care. Regular After School Care rates will apply.

MPACT:

Moms Praying and Coming Together Refreshment. Renewal. Peace. Stillness. Calm. Rest.

Don’t we all want these things at the start of a new school year (and all throughout the year)? Jesus has invited us, “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.” As our Good Shepherd, He knows our needs and is abundantly able to provide.

MPACT is simply Mothers Praying And Coming Together. Join us this year as we come into God’s presence as a community. Praising Him lifts our souls and connects our hearts to His. Praying is closely connected with peace, as we lay our burdens at His feet.

I felt so refreshed during and after the prayer and praise time. I quickly got my focus/perspective straightened out.

Also it was amazing to worship and pray alongside my TCA friends—and I loved being in the room with preK through 12 moms.

-Eighth-grade mom

First-Day Prayer and Praise All TCA moms are invited to join us in lifting up our students, teachers and community to God on the first day of school. n Wednesday, August 17, 2016 n US Commons/Cafeteria

n 8–8:20 a.m. Refreshments served n 8:20 a.m. Prayer and praise with Headmaster Dave Delph

This is an informal event for ALL Upper, Middle and Lower School moms. Feel free to bring your preschoolers.

Mark your calendars!

MPACT Prayer and Praise Meetings from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. n Tuesday, September 27 n Wednesday, October 20 n Thursday, December 7

n Thursday, Jaunary 24 n Wednesday, March 22 n Thursday, May 4

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Parent-Teacher Fellowship THE PARENT-TEACHER FELLOWSHIP (PTF) was

organized to enhance the relationship between TCA families and the school. Its membership includes every parent and teacher at TCA. The PTF officers and committee chairmen serve under the direction of the director of volunteer services, Camille Walker. Profits raised from uniform resale and the rebate program are used for the Teacher Emergency Fund, treats for teachers, Mini School Night receptions, as well as other activities.

The PTF coordinates the following programs and projects: The Room Mother Program is a volunteer

opportunity that benefits teachers, students and the entire school. Each year, over 100 room mothers coordinate mission projects, class parties, luncheons and many other activities. A coordinator for each grade oversees the room mothers and works closely with the PTF vice president throughout the year. PTF conducts a forum for current room mothers and a spring orientation for new incoming room mothers.

The MPACT prayer coordinators oversee

MPACT (Moms Praying and Coming Together), TCA’s prayer program. Under the guidance of the PTF president, they

are responsible for planning MPACT events, such as the prayer and praise times throughout the school year, and for assisting grade-level prayer coordinators.

The Wall of Prayer is a school-wide

ministry that covers every TCA student, teacher and staff member in daily prayer.

Parents who register with Wall of Prayer are given up to four names of students and teachers to pray for daily throughout the school year. All prayer partners use the same daily verse guide, which is located on the TCA website, to create a strong wall of protection and blessing around our students and our school.

Parents may register for Wall of Prayer on the TCA website or at Mini School Nights and will receive their prayer assignments via email in September. Wall of Prayer is a wonderful gift of daily service to our school.

Mini School Night Receptions are held

at each school’s Mini School Night in August and September. Come early for refreshments, to fellowship with TCA parents, to register for Wall of Prayer and the Booster Club and to hear about upcoming development events.

To volunteer, visit the TCA website on August 29.

PTF Officers for 2016–17: (pictured left to right) Treasurer Jackie Harrison, Secretary Christi Hays, President Deahn Marsh and Vice President Holly Caldwell

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Want to get involved in telling others about TCA? The Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon honors TCA’s faculty and staff with a scrumptious buffet in elegantly decorated surroundings. Parents provide the many side dishes, decorate, set up and serve the food, as well as supervise the students at lunch and on the playgrounds on our employees’ favorite day of the year. To volunteer, visit the TCA website on August 29.

The Network The Office of Admission has created a parent-admission network (The Network) to assist TCA in reaching out to like-minded, Christian families looking for the great education TCA has to offer. We need parents who are excited about our school, want to be better informed about all things TCA and would be happy to help tell others about our school. If you are interested, please join us for the one and only required meeting of the year on Thursday, September 8, at 8:30 a.m. in the MCB Auditorium. Please contact to Pam Huggins (phuggins@trinitychristian.org) if you have questions.

Rebate programs create an easy

partnership between TCA and Tom Thumb and Kroger. Simply by shopping for groceries or buying items through these businesses, a percentage of the dollar amount of your purchases will be refunded back to TCA.

Uniform Resale. BIG BLUE, the school

store, partners with PTF to sell gently used uniforms during Back-to-School events and throughout the year. To volunteer, visit the TCA website on August 29 or contact Jackie Harrison at ptfjackie@gmail.com.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES There are many volunteer opportunities at TCA. Below are some of the school-wide programs, as well as opportunities for the Lower School, Middle School and Upper School specialty areas. All volunteer opportunities are available for sign-up on the TCA website, TrinityChristian.org. Click on the Resources tab and then the Volunteer Now icon. Online sign-ups go live on Monday, August 29, at 9 a.m. Please consider volunteering!

r e e t n u l o v All e n i l n o s p sign-u .

9, 9 a.m August 2

UNIFORM RESALE

Volunteers are needed to help prepare gently used uniform items for resale.

BIG BLUE

Volunteers are needed to greet, welcome and assist customers with purchases; manage, sort and distribute new merchandise to store floor; operate cash registers and check out customer purchases.

HOSPITALITY PROGRAM

Hospitality volunteers serve our new TCA families by answering questions and attending casual, grade-level gatherings planned throughout the summer to welcome new students and their families. Responsibilities begin in March 2017.

ADMISSION OPEN HOUSE

• October 23, 2016 Volunteers set up and serve refreshments as they greet our campus visitors.

GENERAL: I am willing to help anywhere

CLASSROOM

ROOM MOTHER PROGRAM NEXT SCHOOL YEAR (2016–17)

MINI SCHOOL NIGHT RECEPTIONS

as needed!

An opportunity to serve in your child’s grade by assisting the teachers in all areas from field trips to class parties.

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Assist with field trips, class parties and other events throughout the year.

• Fall 2016 Assist coordinator with set-up, serving and clean-up.

TASTE OF TRINITY LUNCHEON

• November 9 and 10, 2016 Volunteer couples or individuals are needed to help with this luncheon for prospective kindergarten families. Your lunch is free.

LOWER SCHOOL GRANDPARENT DAYS

• November 17 and 18, 2016 Volunteers are needed to serve as ambassadors to our grandparents while on our campus. Opportunities include planning committee, pre-event set-up, registration, hospitality, tours, photos and breakdown.

RAFFLE

• April 2017 Volunteers are needed to work prize/money collection tables each morning during the raffle campaign.

NEW PARENT RECEPTION

• May 9, 2017 Volunteer couples or individuals help to welcome our new families, as well as set up and serve our refreshments.

RECEPTIONIST/MAIN SWITCHBOARD LUNCH RELIEF

Volunteers will welcome and sign-in visitors and answer phones for an hour during lunch time. Phone training is required.

LOWER SCHOOL DADS CLUB

The Lower School Dads Club is a chance for dads to be more visible on campus in a servant-leadership partnership. Some of the club’s activities will include helping with carpool, participating in recess, reading to the students and making delicious snow cones. All Lower School dads are welcome.

Join us for a kick-off meeting and prayer time on the first day of school at 8:30 a.m. in the Lower School Cafeteria. For more information, please contact Mark McClanahan at tcadadsclub@gmail.com or 214-797-0590.

LOWER SCHOOL OFFICE

Involves greeting visitors, answering phones, organizing Lost & Found, making copies and delivering items to classrooms.

Time commitment is two or more times a month.

LOWER SCHOOL LIBRARY

Volunteers are needed once a week or every other week for two- to three-hour shifts. Opportunities for volunteers include checking books in and out, shelving books, processing books and helping with special events.

MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY

Volunteers are needed once a week or every other week for one- to three-hour shifts. Opportunities for volunteers include checking books in and out, shelving books, processing books and helping with special events. No experience needed! Also volunteers are needed who have an interest in craftsmanship, simple machines, sewing or technology. These volunteers will be working with students in our library maker space once a month on Monday afternoons.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR

Volunteers are needed to assist with driving and chaperoning activities/trips and serving at receptions. Other opportunities include assisting with costumes, choreography and stage decorations.

7th & 8th GRADE BAND

Volunteers are needed to assist with chaperoning activities/trips. Other opportunities include designing concert programs and serving at receptions.

7th & 8th GRADE DRAMA

Volunteers are needed to assist with publicity, video taping, pictures, stage construction, props, chaperoning and clerical work.

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Duties involve shelving books, covering books, computer work or other tasks which may be easily learned. Time commitment is once or twice a month.

UPPER SCHOOL BAND

Volunteers are needed for chaperoning activities/trips and coordinating receptions and social events.

UPPER SCHOOL CHOIR

Volunteers are needed for stage decorations, clerical work, accompanying, chaperoning activities/trips and helping with the spring musical.

UPPER SCHOOL DRAMA, CHAPEL & SPRING PRODUCTIONS

Volunteers are needed to assist with costumes, props, furniture locating and/or transporting, hairstyling, make-up, art work, publicity, ticket sales, refreshments, set decorations and building or painting sets.

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TCA FOOTBALL is just around the

corner! Once again, the sophomore class is offering your class the opportunity to enjoy a Tailgate Party at a home football game. This is a wonderful time for families to socialize. This year, the tailgate parties will be spread out over three home varsity football games on Friday nights. All tailgate parties will be held on the outdoor covered Middle School basketball courts and the adjacent field at 6 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the tailgate will move into the MS Cafeteria. Watch your email and the eWeekly for more details.

2014 Tailgate Party Schedule

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Opponent Date / Game Time Special Event __________________________________________________________________________ 3rd & 4th

Denison

Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.

5th & 6th

JPII

Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m.

1st & 2nd

TCA Men LEAD LEAD is an initiative to bring together and build up the men in the TCA community through morning breakfasts, Bible studies and other coordinated activities. The mission of LEAD is to promote and sustain a culture of discipleship among the men of TCA. If you would like more information about LEAD, please contact TCA dads AJ Platz (ajplautz@pwadvisory.com) or Chris Smith (clsfin66@gmail.com).

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Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Little Trojan Night

Middle School Night

PreK & Kindergarten Parish Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Senior Night __________________________________________________________________________

Fall Mothers’ Luncheons

The fall mothers’ luncheons are a great way to reconnect with old friends and make new friends within your child’s grade. Invitations and luncheon details will be emailed to moms by the room mothers. You won’t want to miss these great times of fellowship!

Thursday, September 1 – 12th grade

Tuesday, September 13 – 2nd grade

Friday, September 2 – PreK (breakfast)

Wednesday, September 14 – 6th grade

Wednesday, September 7 – 5th grade

Wednesday, September 21 – 7th grade

Thursday, September 8 – Kindergarten

Thursday, September 22 – 3rd grade

Friday, September 9 – 4th grade

Wednesday, September 28 – 8th grade

Monday, September 12 – 1st grade

Thursday, September 29 – 10th grade

Monday, September 12 – 9th grade

Tuesday, October 4 – 11th grade

Be a Booster!

Join TCA’s Athletic Booster Club on September 22, 2016!

Go to NorthTexasGivingDay.org.

By giving on that day, your gift will count toward a generous funding match put in place by a group of TCA families. Membership in the TCA Athletic Booster Club gives you the pleasure of investing in the athletic wish lists of all TCA sports teams, plus investing in Lower and Middle School events and providing campus-wide spirit and character messaging. Students and athletes will benefit from your generosity.

Did You Know?

The only source of funding for the TCA Athletic Booster Club is your membership dollars, and all Booster Club funds are raised on North Texas Giving Day. Every year, Athletic Booster Club members help purchase new equipment for 55 sports teams, including cheerleading and drill team.

Booster Club funds support sports and spirit in TCA’s Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.

90% of all students participate in TCA Athletics.

Last year, Booster Club was able to grant 100% of our coaches’ wish lists.

Thank you for another successful year!

Go Trojans!

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DIFFERENCE Trinity Christian Academy celebrates over 45 years of fulfilling our mission to educate and develop the whole person for the glory of God. From the original 40 students who first entered the doors of TCA in 1970 to the over 1,500 students who will begin school this year, many lives have been significantly changed, by God’s grace, through the TCA experience.

Your tuition dollars cover the cost of your child’s education. Funds must be raised separately for additional expenses and needs. There are many stewardship and “external investment” opportunities at TCA. Annual events which benefit TCA and our Student Tuition Aid program include the following:

n North Texas Giving Day n Trinity Classic Golf & Tennis Tournament n TCA Community Concert/Picnic n Car Raffle

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Other opportunities to give: n Current Year Student Tuition Aid: When you contribute to TCA’s Student Tuition Aid program, 100 percent of your gift is used to meet the needs of families who qualify for tuition aid in the current school year. n Student Tuition Aid Endowment: Endowments support TCA by perpetually providing an income from your donated gifts to the Joyce E. Millet Student Tuition Aid Endowment. n Teacher Enrichment Endowment: This endowment provides the “extras” for teacher compensation and professional development of the faculty without affecting your tuition dollars. n Planned Giving: A planned gift to TCA is an investment in the future of Christian education. Planned giving is giving that is “not cash” or “not now.” Gifts beyond your lifetime provide opportunities for future generations of students to learn and grow at TCA. For more information, please contact Executive Director of Development Becky D. Lewis at 972-447-4609. n Facilities Enhancement: We take pride in the Trinity Christian Academy campus and work diligently to maintain it with needed repairs, replacements and enhancements for the safety and education of our students. We typically spend between $300,000 and $750,000 each year on facilities enhancements. We are grateful to the many donors who have provided much-needed playground equipment and athletic updates—all paid for by monies raised outside of tuition dollars.

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IMPORTANT DATES Teacher In-service First Day of School (LS & MS) First Day of School (US) Labor Day Teacher In-service Conferences (No School LS & MS) Teacher In-service Thanksgiving Break Christmas Break Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Teacher In-service Spring Break Conferences (No School LS) Teacher In-service Easter Break Teacher In-service Last Day of School Memorial Day Teacher In-service

August 8–16 August 17 August 18 September 5 October 17 November 3–4 November 21–22 November 23–25 December 19–January 2 January 16 February 20 February 27–March 3 March 29 April 13 April 14, 17 May 8 May 26 May 29 May 30–June 2

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