2022-23 Back to School Guide

2022-23 BACKTOSCHOOL GUIDE

WELCOME BACK! Dear TCA Community, On August 17 (LS and MS) and August 18 (US), TCA will begin its 53rd year as a Christian college-preparatory school. It’s been 34 years since I walked the grounds of this campus as a student, and now I have the privilege as TCA’s new head of school to welcome students back for the 2022- 23 school year! I’m anxious to partner with you all as we see another outstanding year unfold at TCA. I strongly encourage you and your family to utilize the Back-to-School Guide that contains all of the information you need to get back in the swing of things. This information is also located on the school website (TrinityChristian.org).

Something new this year, you will find enclosed a prayer card designed to take 30–31 days each month to pray specifically for different facets of the school and to be reflective of God’s vision for TCA. Will you join me in using the prayer card to guide you through each month throughout the year?

Also, be watching your email for information on the Wall of Prayer. Once again this year, we have the privilege to pray for each student and employee by name on a daily basis.

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ. —Colossians 4:2-3 Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. —Philippians 2:2 The team of administrators, faculty members and staff is extremely grateful to partner with you during the most formidable years of your children’s lives. Thank you in advance for your commitment and support of Trinity Christian Academy during the 2022–23 school year.

To God be the glory,

Dr. Jeff D. Williams Head of School

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

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

US Commons

1-2:30 p.m.

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

US Library

1–2:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 MS grades 5–8 new-to-TCA student orientation MCB Auditorium 8:30–9:30 a.m.

MS iPad Acquaint meetings MCB Auditorium 9:45–10:45 a.m.

All4fth-gradersandnew-to-TCAstudentsplusatleastoneparentmustattend.

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.

PreK 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

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 LS preK orientation LS kindergarten orientation LS grades 1–4 new student orientation LS grades 1–4 returning student Meet the Teacher

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 – First day of school for Lower School and Middle School students MPACT prayer and praise for all TCA moms

PAC Auditorium

8:20 a.m.

Mandatory meeting for fourth-grade parents

LS Cafeteria

9:15 a.m.

US tablet training for freshmen

US Commons

9:30–11 a.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 – First day of school for Upper School students

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Parking

US Commons New-to-TCA student iPad distribution/training (grades 6–8)

US pictures and schedule pick-up Tablet pick-up – 9th-graders

Faculty/ Staff Parking

US new student orientation, sophomore and senior class meetings

Lower Lower School School

Cafeteria

Lower School new student orientation, grades 1–4

Middle School Playground

Lower School Playground

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Addison Road

New-to-TCA student tablet training (grades 10–12)

Kindergarten orientation

Art wing Parking

Stadium

PreK orientation

PreK Building

MS Library

Technology Offices

Middle School 7/8

Gym

Cafeteria

Lower School Library

Security Administration

MCB BIG BLUE

Uniform

eld use

Parking

Volunteer Center

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

Parking Sojourn Drive

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Middle School 5/6

Addison Road

US Library

Tennis courts

Upper School

LOWER SCHOOL EVENTS

For students and parents

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 11, 1–3 p.m. n Kindergarten: Wednesday, August 10, 1–3 p.m. n First Grade: Thursday, August 11, 9 a.m.–noon n Second Grade: Thursday, August 11, 9 a.m.–noon

n Third Grade: Wednesday, August 10, 9 a.m.–noon and Thursday, August 11, 1–3 p.m.

n Fourth Grade: Wednesday, August 10, 9 a.m.–noon and Thursday, August 11, 1–3 p.m.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 10 AM – CLASS LISTS POSTED ON TCA WEBSITE, TrinityChristian.org (Log in and click the link in the News Feed)

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 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.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 – First day of school for Lower School and Middle School students n MPACT prayer and praise for all TCA moms PAC Auditorium n Mandatory meeting for all fourth-grade parents LS Cafeteria

8:20 a.m.

9:15 a.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 – 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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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 10 AM – CLASS LISTS POSTED ON TCA WEBSITE, TrinityChristian.org (Log in and click the link in the News Feed)

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

US Commons

1-2:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 n NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

MCB Auditorium

8:30–9:30 a.m.

MCB Auditorium

9:45–10:45 a.m.

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

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 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 23 – 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 12.

n Middle School students will take an assessment ontheAcceptableUsePolicyduringthe4rstwee school. Watch your email for details.

n TCAwillprovideiPadcasesfor4fth-gradestud and new sixth- through eighth-grade students.

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UPPER SCHOOL EVENTS

For students and parents

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MONDAY, AUGUST 8 – Tablet distribution/training for new sophomores,

US Library

1-2:30 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 12 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.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 n MPACT, prayer and praise for all TCA moms n Tablet training for freshmen

US Commons

8:20 a.m.

US Commons

9:30–11 a.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 n FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS n All students should bring their fully charged tablets and peripherals.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 – US Mini School Night (parents only)

7 p.m. (6:30 reception)

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BASICS TCA SCHOOL DAY

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. Carpool ends at 3:20 p.m. Monday–Thursday and at 1:20 p.m. on Friday. n

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.

NEW SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Uniforms are required and can be purchased from either Risse Brothers School Uniforms (girls and boys) or Culwell & Son (boys’ shorts and pants only): n Risse Brothers School Uniforms

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

n Culwell & Son

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 7/8 MS Office 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, board games and outdoor play. n Cost: Parents are charged $12 per hour. A monthly $275 max 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:

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TCA is thrilled to offer 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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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 eighth-graders 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 group, a Middle School group and gradelevel groups in Lower School. Watch your email for the links to join in August. n Let’s Talk TCA: The Let’s Talk TCA podcast is a behind-the-scenes look at the

people, the purpose and all the things that make TCA the amazing community it is!

Let’s Talk TCA is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher and also on the TCA website.

BIG BLUE Get ready for the new Big Blue! Big Blue, TCA’s school store, has relocated to the MCB building, off the MCB lobby. We are so excited to welcome you to our new space!

WHAT’S IN BIG BLUE? Apparel and Spirit Items SNACKS! Uniform Resale – We take your donations and sell gently used uniforms all year.

School Supplies – If you want anything that TCA doesn’t supply for the classroom, find it here. Please note: Big Blue does NOT carry the required MS calculators.

Clearance Sale Items – Sale items are available in Big Blue and in the volunteer workroom across from Big Blue.

And MUCH MORE!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL STORE HOURS Monday, August 8–Friday, August 12, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. by appointment only. Go to trinitychristian.org/bigblue to sign up starting Monday, August 1.

No appointment needed on the following days: Monday, August 15: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (TAX-FREE DAY) Tuesday, August 16: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (TAX-FREE DAY) Wednesday, August 17: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thursday, August 18: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday, August 19: 8 a.m.–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.

NEW TO BIG BLUE FOR 2022–23

REGULAR STORE HOURS (beginning Monday, August 22) Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Friday, 8 a.m.– 2 p.m.

New regular store hours: Big Blue will be open every day during school hours! 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Friday

Volunteers: We are excited to have

more volunteers in Big Blue this year!

Look for the Big Blue online sign-up page on September 14 at 8 p.m. when all the volunteer sign-ups go live.

More opportunities for shopping

at TCA evening events. Check the eWeekly each week to see when Big Blue will be open for football, volleyball and basketball games and other special events.

Square snack gift cards: We will be

converting to using Square snack cards for 2022–23. All current snack cards that still had money on them at the end of 2021–22 school year will be available for use next year. Going forward, purchasing snack cards will be done through our Square point-of-sale system. More information about the new snack card system to come.

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TCA is excited to celebrate and welcome students to the new Middle School August 17!

We are settling in to our new three-story, 44,600-square-foot Middle School building. The modern learning environment includes a technology and robotics lab, literacy center, learning lab and a library (fortified to serve as a storm shelter) for grades five through eight.

The second and third levels house seventh- and eighth-grade classrooms for math, science, history/English, Bible and Latin. In addition, the new building includes common areas and collaborative workspaces for students with an abundance of windows and natural light. Our Middle School faculty and staff have a new office suite, conference room and a well-deserved teachers’ lounge!

The beautiful Pursuing Excellence Campaign recognition walls are prominently located in the Middle School lobby. Thank you to the 800 families and foundations who invested in the lives of generations of students by supporting the campaign. We are grateful for the generosity of the TCA community and celebrate God’s faithfulness and blessings on TCA. Now to Him who is able to do abundantly more than all we ask or imagine . . . to Him be glory.

—Ephesians 3:20-21

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OPEN HOUSE

August 16, 8:30–11 a.m. (come and go)

Stop by and visit the new Middle School building, the Volunteer Center and Big Blue in the MCB and the new fifthand sixth-grade hall next to the administration wing!

TCA FOUNDATION SAVE THESE DATES! n New Parent Welcome Breakfast – September 9, 2022 n North Texas Giving Day – September 22, 2022 n Alumni Legacy Breakfast – September 29, 2022 n Homecoming Alumni Dinner – October 28, 2022 n Grandparents Day – November 17, 2022 n Trinity Classic Golf and Tennis Tournament

– March 27, 2023

JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE 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 Trinity Christian Academy. Currently, the endowment totals over $9 million and includes 50 designated scholarship and teacher enrichment funds.

Your generosity, through gifts to the TCA Foundation, helps to empower the school on a day-to-day basis, benefits each student and faculty member and leaves a legacy for future generations. In a typical year, donations provide revenue for a wide range of initiatives:

n Student Tuition Aid (STA): STA is a needs-based program to help families afford a TCA education. Many families who benefit from STA are facing unexpected financial challenges such as the loss of a loved one or a job. One out of ten students receives STA, and the annual need is $1.8 million.

n Student Tuition Aid Endowment: Endowments support

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 each year is distributed to provide tuition assistance for qualifying students.

nAdvancingathleticteams,4neartsandco-c

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. For more information about giving opportunities, contact TCA Foundation Executive Director Becky Lewis at 972.447.4609 or blewis@ trinitychristian.org.

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DROP-OFF/ DROP-OFF & PICK-UP PICK-UP 17001 Addison Road Addison, TX 75001

Baseball Field Required drop-off/pick-up route for preK and siblings Required drop-off/pick-up route for K–1st and siblings Alternate drop-off for 2nd–6th and alternate pick-up for 5th–6th MS preferred drop-off/ pick-up route US drop-off/pick-up route

Parking

Upper School Commons

Upper School

Main Parking Lot

Trinity Art Gallery (TAG)

Tom Landry Stadium

Lower Lower School School

Cafeteria

Middle School Playground

Art wing Parking

PreK Building

MS Library

Technology Offices

Middle School 7/8

Gym

Security

Cafeteria

MCB BIG BLUE

Field House

Volunteer Center

Auditorium Parking

Sojourn Drive

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Lower School Library

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Addison Road

Faculty/ Staff Parking

Addison Road

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Tennis courts

Football Field

Lower School Playground

Middle School 5/6

LOWER SCHOOL MORNING DROP-OFF - 7:45–8:15 a.m. (M–F) • For the safety of the students, please do not drop off your LS children prior to 7:45 a.m.

• PreK Drop-off (Art Wing) – This is the required location for preK students; their LS siblings should also be dropped off at this location. Teachers will be at this location to assist unloading all students. Enter at the US entrance on Addison Road.

Head west in front of the US towards the baseball field. Once you enter the US main parking lot, stay in the right lane and follow the carpool flow to the far west side of the US main parking lot and to the south side of the US/north side of the LS. Follow the right lane to turn right, proceeding to the Art Wing drop-off area. Vehicles will drive past the entry to the Art Wing and then make a U-turn into the drop-off area. Once students are unloaded, the vehicle will exit by turning right and driving between the US and the LS, around past the porte cochere and out to the campus road.

• K–1st Grade Drop-off (LS Cafeteria) – This is the required location for K and 1st-grade students; their LS siblings should also be dropped off at this location.

Teachers will be at this location to assist unloading all students. Enter at the US entrance on Addison Road. Head west in front of the US toward the baseball field. Once you enter the US main parking lot, stay in the left lane and follow the carpool flow to the far west side of the US main parking lot and back around to the south side of the US/ north side of the LS. Drop off students at the sidewalk by the curb that leads to the LS cafeteria and playground. Pull forward as far as possible. Exit at Addison Road; police are on duty to assist turning north or south onto Addison Road.

• 2nd–4th Grade Preferred Drop-off (LS Cafeteria) – This is the preferred location for 2nd- through 4th-grade students. Teachers will be at this location to assist unloading all students. Enter at the US entrance on Addison Road. Head west in front of the US toward the baseball field. Once you enter the US main parking lot, stay in the left lane and follow the carpool flow to the far west side of the US main parking lot and back around to the south side of the US/north side of the LS. Drop off students at the sidewalk by the curb that leads to the LS cafeteria and playground. Pull forward as far as possible. Exit at Addison Road; police are on duty to assist turning north or south onto Addison Road.

• 2nd–4th Grade Alternative Drop-off (LS Lobby) – Students must be able to exit car without adult assistance. Families with LS and MS students can drop off in front of the PreK Building. Please pull forward as far as possible in the loading zone and remain in the right-hand lane until you stop and unload your children. “Where you stop is where you drop.” Exit onto Addison Road; drivers are required to turn south onto Addison Road.

Please note: if a parent needs to enter a building between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m., please drop off; then park your car and walk in.

LOWER SCHOOL AFTERNOON PICK-UP

Students must be picked up with carpool number. Enter at the US entrance on Addison Road.

Head west in front of the US towards the baseball field. Once you enter the US main parking lot, choose a lane for pick-up: left lane - LS Cafeteria (preferred for kindergarten) or right lane - Art Wing (required for preK). Follow the carpool flow around the baseball field, to the far west side of the US main parking lot and to the south side of the US/north side of the LS. Students will be brought to your car at the curb along the north side of the LS or at the Art Wing.

After picking up your child, exit onto Addison Road; police are on duty to assist turning north or south.

Regular Carpool - 2:50–3:10 p.m. (M–Th), 12:50–1:10 p.m. (F) Late Carpool - 3:10–3:20 p.m. (M–Th), 1:10–1:20 p.m. (F) All students should plan to follow the regular carpool procedures unless they are waiting for older siblings, carpooling with a MS or US family or will be attending After-School Care.

MIDDLE SCHOOL DROP-OFF - 7:30–8 a.m. (M–F)

MIDDLE SCHOOL PICK-UP - 3:25–3:45 (M–Th), 1:20–1:40 (F)

Students should be dropped off prior to 8 a.m. at either the Sojourn carpool line or the Lower School lot off Addison Road. Students should exit as quickly as possible from the right-hand side of the vehicle once parents have pulled as far forward as possible in the carpool lane.

Middle School students may not be picked up in the Lower School carpool line.

For drop-off in the Lower School lot off Addison Road, stay on the right side of the cones and follow the directions of the security officer, pulling as far forward as possible in the loading zone before stopping to unload students. All students MUST exit the vehicle at the same time. “Where you stop is where you drop.”

n 5th and 6th grade

n 7th and 8th grade

5th/6th grade students are not permitted to pick up Lower School siblings.

Students who choose the Athletic Development program in any given trimester will be picked up at the Athletic Training Center (ATC) at 3:30 p.m. (M–Th).

The Sojourn carpool line is the preferred pick-up location.

Students who are participating on an athletic team will be picked up at the time and location communicated by the Athletic Department.

Fifth- and sixth-grade students should enter by the 5/6 Middle School Office.

An alternate pick-up location is the Lower School lot off Addison Road.

Parents should pull forward to the front of the north entrance of the Middle School building.

UPPER SCHOOL DROP-OFF - 7:30–8 a.m. (M–Th), 7:30–9 a.m. (F)

n Option A – The sidewalk by the curb on the west side of the US, allowing your student to

We encourage US students to arrive between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. (M–Th) to avoid the LS drop-off time.

UPPER SCHOOL PICK-UP - 3:30–3:45 (M–Th), 1:45–2 (F) Head west in front of the US towards the baseball field. Follow the US signs, turning right into the main lot, and head west through the lot. U-turn to head east down the last row of parking, parallel to the LS carpool line, toward the US. Then head north to one of two locations:

On Fridays, seventh- and eighth-grade students should be picked up at the Sojourn carpool line at the south entrance to the 7/8 Middle School between 1:20 and 1:40 p.m., unless they have training at the ATC, which ends at 2:45 p.m.

enter the building at the west end of the history/English hallway. Head to the drive north of the US and exit onto Addison Road.

n Option B – The short drop-off zone along the curb by the US main entrance on the north side of the building. Exit the campus onto Addison Road.

Do not turn south between the LS playground and US building to pick up at the porte cochere during afternoon pick-up.

Do not make a U-turn at the baseball field. Follow the route indicated by the map.

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VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITIES There are many volunteer opportunities at TCA. Below are some of the schoolwide 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, September 14, at 8 p.m. Please consider volunteering!

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.

NEW PARENT RECEPTION – May 2, 2023 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 two or more times a month. Contact Reeve Pearce at rpearce@trinitychristian.org if interested.

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 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.

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LOWER SCHOOL LIBRARY

Volunteers are needed once a week for 30-minute shifts. Opportunities for volunteers include shelving books and assisting with a variety of projects.

LOWER SCHOOL GRANDPARENT DAYS November 17, 2022 (One day event: PreK–4th grade)

Volunteers are needed to serve grandparents and special friends for this beloved tradition. Opportunities include pre-event set up, registration, hospitality and classroom guides.

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.

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 stage construction, props, organizing costumes, decorating the lobby, chaperoning and concessions.

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, make-up, art work, publicity, ticket sales, refreshments, set decorations and building or painting sets.

SAGE DINING MEET SENIOR FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR CRAIG FORD Craig Ford has worked for over 30 years as a chef in various industries, including boutique hospital, country club and fine dining establishments. Craig came to TCA a few years ago by way of the Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. Before that he was the chef at Timarron Country Club in Southlake and at Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson, Kansas, where was the executive chef. He has won a number of culinary awards, cooked at a James Beard dinner as well as cooked on a number of local television programs.

When asked why he likes working at TCA, Craig said, “I spent years in my career in fine dining learning everything I could about food and ways to make it better. But I ultimately found this less rewarding than I was hoping, and I realized that what I really wanted was for the food I was making to have meaning and purpose. I found that initially when I went to work for a hospital, but I have found the best reward here at TCA, knowing that the food is making a difference in the lives of the students here, nourishing their bodies so the teachers can nourish their minds. There’s something special in seeing the kids light up in the lunchroom knowing we’re serving their favorite things.”

TCA is blessed to have Craig and his team return to serve us again this year!

HOW TO FIND THE SAGE MENU From the menu button (3 horizontal lines) on the main page of the Trinity Christian Academy website, select School Life, then click on Dining Program. This brings you to a page that has a wonderful explanation about our dining program at TCA and has a clickable link to the daily menu.

From there, you can select your school division, view the day’s menu, search for menus on specific days and even filter menu items by allergies. This is a good way to be able to plan out your weekly menu.

TOUCH OF SAGE APP The Touch of SAGE app is easily the best way to get all the information you need about the dining program we offer here at TCA. Simply download it from the App Store or Play Store and create an account. You’ll enter your email, choose Parent or Student, enter the Zip Code of the school (75001) and then select TCA. From there you’ll be able to browse daily menus, plan meals for yourself and even rate daily items.

This is a great way to let us know what your children like so that we can alter menus accordingly. The app also allows you to create a custom allergen profile, and you can view all the nutritional information on every item we prepare.

If you have questions about the menu, please contact Craig at cford@sagedining.com.

If you have questions about your child’s allergy or medical need, please contact school nurse Vicki Gillespie at vgillespie@trinitychristian.org.

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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.

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

Rebate programs create an easy

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.

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 hospitality program serves our new

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.

TheFacultyandStaAppreciation Luncheon honors TCA’s faculty and staff with a delicious buffet in beautifully decorated

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

2022 TAILGATE PARTY SCHEDULE

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Middle School Night

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PRAYER GUIDE Day 1 - Spiritual Life

Day 12 - Facilities and Campus

Day 23 – Parenting our Children

“Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.”

—I Corinthians 9:24

“If it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.” —Romans 12:8

“Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.” —Ephesians 6:4

Day 2 - Safety of Students “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”

—Psalm 91:11

Day 3 - New Students “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” —Deuteronomy 31:6

Day 4 - New Parents “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.”

—Proverbs 18:10 PLEASE TEAR OUT ALONG PERFORATION

Thirty-one days of prayer for the 2022-23 school year

Day 5 - School Leadership “He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.”

—Psalm 23:3

Day 6 - Academic Life “And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” —Luke 2:52

Day 7 – Valuing Myself and Others “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made: your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” —Psalm 139:14

Day 8 - Relationships “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!” —Psalm 133:1

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“And He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.’

Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.” —2 Corinthians 12:9

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Day 13 - Discovering Purpose and Calling “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” —Romans 8:28

Day 14 – Performing and Visual Arts “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” —2 Corinthians 4:6

Day 15 - Alumni “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.”

—Ephesians 5:1–2

Day 16 - Athletics “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” —Galatians 6:9

Day 17 - Lower School Faculty “The Lord God is my strength and my song; he has given me victory!” —Isaiah 12:2

Day 18 - Lower School Students “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” —Psalm 8:9

Day 19 - Middle School Faculty “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” —Philippians 4:13

Day 20 - Middle School Students “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:7

Day 21 - Upper School Faculty

“Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” —Joshua 1:9

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”

—Colossians 3:23

Day 11 – TCA Foundation

Day 22 - Upper School Students

“I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted.” —Job 42:2

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

—Deuteronomy 6:4–5

Day 24 – Sharing the Gospel “Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”

—Colossians 4:5–6

Day 25 – Parent-Teacher Fellowship “…walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

—Ephesians 4:1–3

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“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” —Proverbs 16:9

Day 27 - Building Character (Resiliency) – Learning from Mistakes “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” —Romans 5:3–5

Day 28 - Grandparents “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” —Ephesians 4:2

Day 29 – Endurance “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance, and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” —Romans 12:1

Day 30 - Student Travel “I will go before you and make the rough places smooth.” —Isaiah 45:2

Day 31 - Prospective Families “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.” —Psalm 55:22

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2022–23 2022–23 CALENDAR

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IMPORTANT DATES New Employee In-service August 5 In-service August 8–16 First Day of School (LS & MS) August 17 First Day of School (US) August 18 Labor Day September 5 In-service October 10 Conferences (No School LS, MS, US) October 31 Conferences (No School LS & MS) November 1 Thanksgiving Break November 21–25 Christmas Break December 19–January 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 16 In-service February 20 Spring Break February 27–March 3 In-service April 6 Easter Break April 7–10 Optional Conferences (No School LS) April 11 In-service May 1 Last Day of School May 26 Memorial Day May 29 In-service May 30–June 2 Juneteenth (Offices Closed) June 19 Independence Day (Offices Closed) July 4

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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.

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First-Day Prayer and Praise All TCA moms are invited to join us in lifting up our students, teachersandcommunitytoGodonthe4rstdayofschool.

n Wednesday, August 17 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 Jeff Williams

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

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Mark your calendars!

All-school

n September 13 – Prayer Walk n January 12 n May 4 – National Day of Prayer

Lower School n December 7 n February 22

Middle School n November 2 n March 21

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Upper School n October 18 n April 13

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Trinity Christian Academy 17001 Addison Road Addison, TX 75001 972-931-8325 TrinityChristian.org

We are excited that the new building and other renovations are on schedule to be completed for the start of the school year!

The following “moves” are occurring this summer in preparation for the start of school in August: • Grades 7–8 will move to the new MS building.

• Grades 5–6 will move to the hallway previously used for seventh- and eighth-graders.

• The MS Library will move to the new MS building.

• The LS Library will move to the space in the MCB that previously housed the MS Library.

• Big Blue will move to the MCB; the entrance will be off the foyer by the gym.

• The volunteer workroom and office for the director of volunteer services will be in the MCB hallway.

• All portable buildings have been removed from campus!

• The fence installation is progressing smoothly. The vehicle gate is operational, and we will be working to develop the best schedule for campus access. Watch your email for more details in the coming weeks.

Baseball Field

Softball Field Soccer Field

Upper School

Tom Landry Stadium

MS Library

Field House

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

New Middle School 7/8 Art Wing Gym Auditorium

PreK Building MCB

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Big Blue Library Volunteer Workroom

Middle School 5/6 Administration

Lower School