2021-22 Back To School Guide

2021-22 BACKTOSCHOOL 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 52nd 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!

May God bless your year!

Dave Delph Head of School

BACK-TO-SCHOOL SCHEDULE A quick overview for all families – details on following pages

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5–FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

Big Blue Big Blue open 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. by appointment only Go to trinitychristian.org/bigblue to sign up starting July 29 at 9 a.m.

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. by appointment only

MONDAY, AUGUST 9 MS iPad distribution/training for new students in grades 6–8

PKB 206*– engineering room 1-3 p.m.

US tablet distribution/training for new sophomores, new juniors and new seniors

US Library

1–3 p.m.

MS grades 5–8 new-to-TCA student orientation MS iPad Acquaint meetings All fifth-graders and new students plus at least one parent must attend.

MCB Auditorium MCB Auditorium

8:30–9:30 a.m.

9:45–10:45 a.m.

US sophomore concessions meeting for sophomores and at least one parent US sophomore individual pictures and schedule pick-up 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 US senior mandatory meeting regarding Senior Trip US senior individual pictures and schedule pick-up (M–Z)

PAC Auditorium US Grand Hall US Grand Hall US Grand Hall PAC Auditorium US Commons US Grand Hall PAC Auditorium US Commons

10–10:30 a.m.

10:30–11:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m.–noon 12:15–1 p.m.

1–2 p.m.

1–2:30 p.m.

2–3 p.m.

2:30–3 p.m.

3–4 p.m.

LS preK orientation LS kindergarten orientation LS grades 1–4 new student orientation LS grades 1–4 returning student Meet the Teacher

LS classrooms LS classrooms LS Cafeteria LS classrooms

8:30–9:30 a.m.

9:30–11 a.m.

Noon–1:30 p.m. see page 5

Big Blue school store open – no appointment necessary

Big Blue

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 – Big Blue open – no appointment necessary

Big Blue

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13

MONDAY, AUGUST 16

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 – First day of school for Lower School and Middle School students Big Blue school store open – no appointment necessary MPACT prayer and praise for all TCA moms Mandatory meeting for fourth-grade parents US tablet training for freshmen

Big Blue PAC Auditorium LS Cafeteria US Commons

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

8:20 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

9:30–11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 – First day of school for Upper School students Big Blue school store open – no appointment necessary

Big Blue

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

* The engineering classroom is located next to the Technology Department offices on the second floor of the PreK Building (PKB), room 206.

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Parking

Entrances

Commons

Upper School Grand Hall US pictures and schedule pick-up Tablet distribution – 9th-graders

Parking

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

LS Playground

Tennis courts

PreK orientation

Cafeteria

Kindergarten orientation

Lower School

Lower School new student orientation, grades 1–4

Lower School Library MS Playground

Art wing

Parking

PreK/FifthGrade Facility

PE Field

MS new-to-TCA student iPad distribution/training

Cafeteria BIG BLUE Uniform Resale

Field House Parking

Gym

Auditorium MS new-to-TCA student orientation iPad Acquaint meeting

Middle School

Sojourn Drive

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MCB

Parking

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Library

Addison Road

US new student orientation, sophomore and senior class meetings

LOWER SCHOOL EVENTS

For students and parents

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5–FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Big Blue open 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. by appointment only Go to trinitychristian.org/bigblue to sign up starting July 29 at 9 a.m.

PARENT WORK DAYS Are you interesting in volunteering in your child’s classroom before the start of the school year? If so, please consider volunteering in August. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and help your teacher prepare for your child’s arrival. We ask that you do not bring children into the classrooms during these work days.

n PreK: Thursday, August 12, 1–3 p.m. n Kindergarten: Wednesday, August 11, 1–3 p.m. n First Grade: Thursday, August 12, 9 a.m.–noon n Second Grade: Thursday, August 12, 9 a.m.–noon

n Third Grade: Wednesday, August 11, 9 a.m.–noon and Thursday, August 12, 1–3 p.m.

n Fourth Grade: Wednesday, August 11, 9 a.m.–noon and Thursday, August 12, 1–3 p.m.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 10 AM – CLASS LISTS POSTED ON TCA WEBSITE, TrinityChristian.org (Log in and click the link in the Activity Stream)

MONDAY, AUGUST 16 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 carpool numbers and other valuable information, ask questions and become familiar with new surroundings.

PreK orientation Kindergarten orientation New students in grades 1–4; lunch will be served

Classrooms Classrooms LS Cafeteria

8:30–9:30 a.m.

9:30–11 a.m.

Noon–1:30 p.m.

n MEET THE TEACHER New students and parents in grades 1–4 are welcome to join Meet the Teacher at 1:30 p.m., immediately after orientation.

Returning students and parents in grades 1–4, please visit your classroom, meet your teacher and pick up your capool number at the assigned time.

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

A–F G–M N–Z

Classrooms Classrooms Classrooms

1:30–2 p.m.

2–2:30 p.m.

2:30–3 p.m.

n Big Blue Store Open

Big Blue

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 – Big Blue open

Big Blue

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 – First day of school for Lower School and Middle School students n Big Blue school store open Big Blue n MPACT prayer and praise for all TCA moms PAC Auditorium n Mandatory meeting for all fourth-grade parents LS Cafeteria

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

8:20 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 – LS Mini School Night (parents only)

7 p.m. (6:30 reception)

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MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS

For students and parents

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 5–FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 Big Blue open 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. by appointment only Go to trinitychristian.org/bigblue to sign up starting July 29 at 9 a.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 10 AM – CLASS LISTS POSTED ON TCA WEBSITE, TrinityChristian.org (Log in and click the link in the Activity Stream)

MONDAY, AUGUST 9 – iPad distribution/training for new students in grades 6–8

PKB 206* – engineering room

1-3 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 n Big Blue school store open by appointment only 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 Acquaint meetings

MCB Auditorium

9:45–10:45 a.m.

MONDAY, AUGUST 16, & TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 – Big Blue open

Big Blue

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

New-to-TCA students in grades 5–8 and their parents All fifth-graders and new students in grades 6–8 plus at least one parent must attend.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 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, a healthy snack and a water bottle. All other school supplies will be distributed by teachers.

• Students in grades 5–6 will report to their homerooms by 8 a.m. Teachers will be on hand to help students find their room.

• Students in grades 7–8 will report to their first period classes by 8 a.m. Teachers will be on hand to help students find their room.

n MPACT, prayer and praise for all TCA moms

PAC Auditorium

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 – MS Mini School Night (parents only)

8:20 a.m.

7 p.m. (6:30 reception)

n Fifth-grade students, new sixth- through eighth-

grade students, plus at least one parent, must attend an Acquaint meeting on Friday, August 16.

n Middle School students will take an assessment

on the Acceptable Use Policy during the first week of school. Watch your email for details.

n TCA will provide iPad cases for fifth-grade students and new sixth- through eighth-grade students.

* The engineering classroom is located next to the Technology Department offices on the second floor of the PreK Building (PKB), room 206.

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UPPER SCHOOL EVENTS

For students and parents

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MONDAY, AUGUST 9 – Tablet distribution/training for new sophomores,

US Library

1-3 p.m.

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

US Grand Hall PAC Auditorium

12:15–1 p.m.

1–2 p.m.

n Tablet distribution for freshmen (students only; no parents)

US Grand Hall

2–3 p.m.

PAC Auditorium

10–10:30 a.m.

US Grand Hall

10:30–11:15 a.m.

US Grand Hall

11:15 a.m.–noon

new juniors and new seniors

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 FRESHMEN & NEW STUDENTS

at least one parent

SOPHOMORES

n Sophomore concessions meeting

MANDATORY – Every sophomore must attend with at least one parent. n Sophomore individual pictures and schedule pick-up*

JUNIORS

n Junior individual pictures and schedule pick-up* SENIORS

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

US Commons

n Senior mandatory meeting regarding Senior Trip (students only) PAC Auditorium

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

*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 uniform shirt for individual pictures. Senior girls must wear a black top for pictures, and senior boys must wear a dark jacket, light shirt and tie for pictures.

MONDAY, AUGUST 16, & TUESDAY, AUGUST 17 – Big Blue open

Big Blue

9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Big Blue

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

US Commons

8:20 a.m.

US Commons

9:30–11:30 a.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 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

Big Blue

7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 – US Mini School Night (parents only)

7 p.m. (6:30 reception)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18 n Big Blue school store open n MPACT, prayer and praise for all TCA moms n Tablet training for freshmen

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BASICS TCA SCHOOL DAY n Lower School: Students are permitted to enter the classroom at 7:45 a.m.

Class begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:50 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 12:50 p.m. on Friday.

n Middle School: Students are permitted to enter the buildings at 7:30 a.m.

Classes begin at 8 a.m. They dismiss at 3:25 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 1:25 p.m. on Friday.

n Upper School: Classes begin at 8 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. Monday–

Thursday. On Friday, classes begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1:40 p.m.

BEFORE-SCHOOL SUPERVISION

n Lower School: Before-school care (BSC) is available for Lower School students

beginning at 7:30 a.m. Students in grades K–4 should be escorted to the Lower School Cafeteria; preK students should be escorted to the PreK Commons.

n Middle School: Middle School students arriving on campus between 7 and

7:30 a.m. must report to the MS Library for supervised before-school care. n Cost: There is a $5/day charge for this service.

n Registration: Pre-registration will be required. A link to the registration form

will be emailed the first week of August and included in the eWeekly.

AFTER-SCHOOL SUPERVISION

n Lower School: After-school care (ASC) is available for Lower School

students who need to remain on campus after dismissal. After-school care ends at 5:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday and at 5 p.m. on Friday. n Middle School: The program is mandatory for Middle School students who

need to remain on campus beyond 3:45 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 1:45 p.m. on Friday. After-school care ends at 5:30 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 5 p.m. on Friday. 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 $10 per hour. A monthly $250 flat rate is available

for those who utilize the program on a frequent basis.

n Registration: Pre-registration for ASC will be required. A link to the registration

form will be emailed the first week of August and included in the eWeekly. n Enrichment@TCA:

• TCA is thrilled to reintroduce a variety of after-school classes and clinics that

will provide our children an opportunity to discover new interests, develop their skills or get extra assistance. Most fall offerings run September–December.

• Watch your email at the end of July for a list of classes offered.

• Registration for Enrichment@TCA will begin in August.

To find out more about before-school care, after-school care or Enrichment@ TCA, please see the TCA website. For questions, please contact Justin Zappia at jzappia@trinitychristian.org.

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NEW SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Uniforms are required and can be purchased from either Risse Brothers School Uniforms (girls and boys), Culwell & Son (boys’ shorts and pants only) or Big Blue (knit shirts only). Store locations are as follows: n Risse Brothers School Uniforms

4452 Beltway Drive, Addison, Texas 972-231-2903 www.rissebrothers.com

n Culwell & Son

6319 Hillcrest Avenue, Dallas, Texas 214-522-7000

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

School supplies for grades K–8 are included in tuition and are delivered to the students at the beginning of the school year. Seventh- and eighthgraders will need a TI-84 Plus CE graphing calculator. Students in grades 9–12 will receive their supply lists the first day of school.

SUMMER READING

Check out the Summer Reading Resource Board on the TCA website to make sure your child has read the books required for his/her summer reading assignment (grades 2–12). Book lists, assignment instructions and any packets and/or forms that need to be completed and turned in at the start of school are available for download from the resource board.

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 Grade-level/school Facebook groups: Parents can join our

private Facebook groups to see photos and stories of all the great things happening in our classrooms. There is an Upper School Parents group, a Middle School Parents group and grade-level groups in Lower School.

Watch your email for the links to join in August.

BIG BLUE Welcome to Big Blue! Big Blue is TCA’s school store, located in the portable buildings on the west side of the MCB Gym. WHAT’S IN BIG BLUE? Apparel and Spirit Items

BACK-TO-SCHOOL STORE HOURS School Supplies – If you want anything

Card in Big Blue or on the TCA website.

that TCA doesn’t supply for the classroom, find it here. Please note: Big Blue does NOT carry the required MS calculators.

Uniform Resale – We take your

Clearance Sale Items – Sale items

SNACKS! – Get your Big Blue Snack

donations and sell gently used uniforms all year.

are available in Big Blue and in the volunteer workroom across from Big Blue.

Thursday, August 5–Friday, August 13: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. by appointment only. Go to trinitychristian.org/bigblue to sign up starting July 29 at 9 a.m.

Monday, August 16: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (TAX-FREE DAY) Tuesday, August 17: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (TAX-FREE DAY) Wednesday, August 18: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thursday, August 19: 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday, August 20: 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.

And MUCH MORE!

REGULAR STORE HOURS (beginning Monday, August 23) Monday, 1–4 p.m.

Tuesday, 1–4 p.m.

Wednesday, 1–4 p.m.

Thursday, 7:30 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Friday, noon – 2 p.m.

SHOP BIG BLUE ON FRIDAY NIGHTS – Big Blue is open 45 minutes prior to all home varsity football games until kickoff and during halftime.

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 on 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.

In case of inclement weather, the tailgate will move into the MS Cafeteria. Watch your email and the eWeekly for more details.

TAILGATE

2021 TAILGATE PARTY SCHEDULE

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Grade

Opponent

Date

1st & 2nd

China Spring

August 27

PreK & K

Dallas Christian

September 17

Special Event

___________________________________________________________________________________________ Little Trojan Night

3rd & 4th Southwest Christian September 24 Middle School Night ___________________________________________________________________________________________

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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 benefits teachers,

students and the entire school. Room mothers coordinate mission projects, class parties, luncheons and many other activities.

PTF conducts a spring orientation for new incoming room mothers.

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.

The MPACT prayer coordinators oversee

Mini School Night Receptions are held

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 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon honors TCA’s faculty and staff with a delicious buffet in beautifully

at each school’s Mini School Night in August and September. Come early for refreshments, to fellowship with TCA parents and to register for reward programs and Wall of Prayer.

The hospitality program serves our new

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.

TCA families by answering questions and attending casual, grade-level gatherings planned throughout the summer to welcome new students and their families.

PTF Officers for 2021–22: (pictured left to right) Treasurer Emily Eubanks, Secretary Noel Pearce, President Becky Jones, and Vice President Shawnnah Parrill

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Sweet friendships refresh the soul and awaken our hearts with joy, for good friends are like the anointing oil that yields the fragrant incense of God’s presence.

Help spread the news about all the great things that go on all the time at TCA.

—Proverbs 27:9, The Passion Translation

Nothing quite bonds relationships with other believers like prayer and service. Deep, meaningful friendships are something we all hope and pray that each school year brings to not only our students but to us as well.

Through MPACT we strive to build community and friendship through the fellowship of Mothers Praying A nd Coming Together. Please join us this year as we enter God’s presence to pray for our students, school community and each other and to worship our most faithful Father.

Like us on Facebook:

facebook.com/TCATrojans

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 18 n Performing Arts Center Auditorium

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

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

instagram.com/tca_addison

Mark your calendars!

All-school

n September 14 – Prayer Walk n December 8 n January 13 n May 5 – National Day of Prayer

Lower School n October 26 n February 22

Middle School n October 21 n April 21

Follow us on Instagram:

Upper School n October 4 n March 24

and Twitter: @TCATrojans – TCA School Account @TCA_Addison – TCA Addison Sports

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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 Wednesday,

er e t n u l o All v e n i l n o s sign-up 5, 9 a.m.

Septem

ber 1

September 15, at 9 a.m. Please consider volunteering!

NEW PARENT RECEPTION May 3, 2022

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. Time commitment is two or more times a month.

LOWER SCHOOL GRANDPARENT DAYS November 18 and 19, 2021

CLASSROOM or GRADE LEVEL

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

RECEPTIONS

Assist director of volunteer services with setup, serving and cleanup at receptions for performing arts events.

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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. Contact Amanda Rogers at arogers@trinitychristian.org to volunteer.

Volunteers are needed to serve as ambassadors to our grandparents while on our campus. Opportunities include planning committee, pre-event setup, registration, hospitality, tours, photos and breakdown.

LOWER SCHOOL LIBRARY

Volunteers are needed once a week or every other week for 30- to 45-minutes shifts.

Opportunities for volunteers include shelving books and assisting with a variety of projects.

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, reading to the students, making delicious snow cones and helping with other events. All Lower School dads are welcome. Watch the eWeekly for details.

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.

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!

MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR

Volunteers are needed to assist with 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 helping with concerts, photography, digital projects and serving at receptions.

7th & 8th GRADE DRAMA

Volunteers are needed to assist with publicity, ticketing, videography, pictures, stage construction, props, organizing costumes, decorating the lobby, chaperoning, concessions and clerical work.

UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARY

Volunteers are needed during our busiest research days (mainly in the spring) to help with scanning and re-shelving books and other easily learned tasks.

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, makeup, art work, publicity, ticket sales, refreshments, set decorations and building or painting sets.

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JOIN US IN MAKING

A DIFFERENCE

n Student Tuition Aid (STA): STA helps current students continue

at TCA when their families encounter unexpected difficulties, such as the loss of a loved one or a job and other financial challenges. In addition, STA supports families who could not otherwise afford a Christian education. Approximately 10% of our students receive STA, and the annual need is $1.5 million.

n Student Tuition Aid Endowment: Endowments support The Trinity Christian Academy Foundation, under the leadership of its Board of Directors, is a non-profit corporation separate from TCA and its Board of Trustees. The primary purpose of the foundation is to oversee the management of the endowment and to raise funds to further the mission of TCA. Currently, the endowment totals over $10.3 million and includes 49 designated scholarship and teacher enrichment funds.

Your generosity, through gifts to the TCA Foundation, helps to empower the school, benefiting each student and faculty member, and leaving a legacy for future generations. Donations provide revenue for a wide range of initiatives:

n Pursuing Excellence Campaign: Construction on the new Middle

School, located next to Tom Landry Stadium, is underway and will be open for students by August 2022. The three-story, 44,600-squarefoot building will include seventh- and eighth-grade classrooms for math, science, history/English, Bible and Latin. A technology and robotics lab, as well as a learning lab and literacy center, will be available for grades five through eight. In addition, the building will include a library, common area and collaborative workspaces for students. Faculty and staff will enjoy an office suite, including conference rooms and lounge. For more information or to make a gift to the campaign, visit www.tcapursuingexcellence.org.

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TCA by perpetually providing income from your donated gifts to the Joyce E. Millet Student Tuition Aid Endowment. A named endowment can be established with an initial gift of $25,000. The corpus of the fund is maintained and invested, and a portion of the earnings is distributed to provide tuition assistance annually.

n Advancing athletic teams, fine arts and co-curricular

programs: Through the Athletic Booster Club and gifts to visual

arts, performing arts and other designated programs, your generosity enhances and enriches student life. Your gifts play an important role in TCA’s mission to develop the whole person for the glory of God.

Save these dates! n North Texas Giving Day – September 23, 2021 n Alumni Legacy Breakfast – September 30, 2021 n Homecoming – October 8, 2021 n Grandparent Days – November 18 & 19, 2021 For more information about giving opportunities, please contact TCA Foundation Executive Director Becky Lewis at 972.447.4609 or blewis@trinitychristian.org.

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

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