ACCOMMODATE 2022
A COLLEGE NIGHT FOR STUDENTS
SEEKING SUPPORT SERVICES
Join representatives from colleges, universities, and other alternative post-secondary programs
for an informational session for parents and students exploring:
· how colleges and universities are addressing the needs of students with learning differences
· alternative choices for a 4-year college track
· availability of community resources to support college students
THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 3, 2022
6:00PM – 7:30PM
MERCY ACADEMY
MAIN GYMNASIUM
5801 FEGENBUSH LANE
LOUISVILLE, KY 40228
Admission is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville
For further information please contact Lori Weiter
lweiter@archlou.org or call (502)585-3291
Attention seniors: be sure to check your email for an email from Ms. Lane regarding Senior superlatives for this year’s yearbook. Please nominate one member of your senior class for each category. Include each nomination’s first and last name. Voting ends this week
Congratulations from Academic Services and Dr. Zoeller to all students who made some form of Honor Roll for the 1st Quarter. At nearly 74% of students, this represents the highest percentage of students ever to make honor roll in a grading period. Many things made this possible: teachers who have crafted great lessons and ways to assess your learning; parents who support and encourage you; tools like Rockspace and PowerSchool that provide up-to-date information and reminders; coaches and counselors who push you to be your best; and of course, friends and fellow students who share and celebrate with you along the way. Keep it up!! With fall break, Thanksgiving and Christmas, 2nd Quarter has fewer days. Make all of them count
Multifaith Blood Drive
As part of the Festival of Faiths, the Center for Interfaith Relations, American Red Cross, and the Muhammad Ali Center are sponsoring a blood drive on Friday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Muhammad Ali Center (144 N. Sixth Street, Louisville, 40202). To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code FOF or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. There is no replacement for human blood donation. Patients suffering trauma, injury and illness need us. In Kentucky, you must be 17 to donate blood or 16 with parental consent.
TOMORROW, there will be an all-school mass for All Saints Day, followed by classes on an Assembly B schedule. On Tuesday morning, students will report to Advising and, after attendance is taken, will be dismissed to the gym and sit with advising in assigned locations. Seniors will sit in chairs on the floor of the gym. Dr. Zoeller will dismiss us back to classes after mass. The Solemnity of All Saints is a holy day of obligation in the Catholic Church dedicated to all the holy men and women who have been canonized as saints by the Church.
Given the opportunity, would you step up to help save someone’s life? (pause) I knew you would! And that opportunity will be here on Thursday, November 17 when Trinity High School will sponsor its annual fall Red Cross Blood Drive. Students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni are encouraged to “Give the Gift of Life.” Think of how good it will feel, right before the holiday season, to help a kid with cancer, to help someone involved in an accident, to help someone who needs a transfusion. You can make a reservation now to donate on the Red Cross Website – just scan the QR code on the posters you see in the hallways or in the advising notes PowerPoint (thanks to Mr. Klein) or you can see Mrs. Mason in the Technology Center or Mrs. Hall in T311 any day during advising or after school. You must be at least 16 years of age to donate. If you are 16, you will need your parents’ permission – there is a special form you need to complete. Please register online and then see Mrs. Mason or Mrs. Hall for the form. If you are 17 or older, you do not need parental permission – but it would be nice if you told your parents your plan to donate. Only about 5% of the general public donates blood – let’s blow that statistic away! Remember, your pint of blood could save up to 3 lives. Sign up today!!
Kentucky Driving School will be on campus the week of November 7-11, Monday-Thursday 3-5 p.m. and Friday 2-4 p.m. It will be held in the classrooms in SteinhauserGym.
YOU MUST HAVE A PERMIT IN ORDER TO TAKE THE CLASS!!!!!!!
Call KY Driving School at 456-5266 to sign up and pay for the classes.
Option 1: Students will participate in 10 hours of classroom instruction. Also included will be 4 hours behind the wheel, 2-2 hour private sessions with pick up and drop off at Trinity. (Note: The driving lessons are scheduled throughout the session, depending on whether or not the student already has his/her permit.) This course normally meets the requirements made by insurance companies for an auto insurance reduction.
Fee: $325.00
Option 2: Student will participate in 10 hours of classroom instruction. (No road instruction is included with this option) You will need to check with your insurance company to see if this course meets their requirements for an auto insurance reduction.
Fee: $50.00
Trinity’s Freshman Dance will take place on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 8 to 11 PM in Shamrock Gym. Tickets for the dance are $20 per couple or $10 for an individual ticket. Tickets will be on sale in the Academic Services Office during first lunch and after school from Monday, Oct. 24, through Friday, Nov. 4. Students must arrive before 9 PM and cannot leave before 10 PM. Attire for the dance is semi-formal. (Gentlemen should wear a sports coat, dress shirt, tie, khakis, and dress shoes. Ladies should wear a semi-formal dress or dressy separates.) If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Klein (klein@trinityrocks.com).
All sophomores, juniors and seniors: The 2022 yearbook was distributed last week. If you did not receive a copy, please see your Green Day first-block teacher.
Attention Seniors the following dates are posted for college visits to Trinity:
WEDNESDAY: Western Kentucky University *3rd lunch – in Cafeteria
Nov. 16: Florida Institute of Technology *3rd lunch – in Cafeteria
Are you wanting to make some extra cash? Check out our “Job Postings” slide on the tv’s around campus or come see Mrs. Durbin in academic services for more info.
Hey, Rocks! You can see hundreds of photos and stories in your student newspaper, the ECHO.
Check out the ECHO at trinityecho.com — or click on the ECHO link at trinity.rocks . You can also follow the ECHO on Twitter (trinity_echo) and Instagram (ths_echo) !
House News:
The House Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament will take place next week. The tournament will feature two rounds. Round 1 will take place within advising groups TODAY. The winner from each Advising group will advance to Round 2. Round 2 will take place THURSDAY. Participants will compete in a tournament bracket. The top-half of the bracket (Aquinas – Gonzaga) will compete in F342 and the bottom-half of the bracket (Merton-Toussaint) will take place in F346. The Final and Third-place consolation matches will take place in F342.
The House Pickleball Tournament will take place on TUESDAY, Nov. 15 (Merton-Toussaint) and Thursday, Nov. 17 (Aquinas-Gonzaga) during Advising in Shamrock Gym. The semifinal, final, and Third-place consolation matches will be played on Nov. 17. Each house may have four participants. Interested students should contact their House Advisor or Director to sign up. Participant names are due on Thursday, Nov. 10.
Dare to Care:
The final Dare to Care service outreach trips will take place Nov. 30. Groups of 10 students (1 student from each House) and two faculty volunteers will visit Dare to Care’s Food Distribution Center to help organize its food pantry. Students will depart from Trinity at 9 AM and travel via a bus to Dare to Care. Volunteers will work in the food distribution center from 9:30-11:30 AM. Students will return to Trinity at approximately 12:30 PM (Lunch is provided). Students will earn service hours for volunteering. Let your House Director know if you are interested in attending.
Activities:
The next Culinary Club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8 from 3:05-5:00. The meeting begins in the faculty dining room. Hope to see you there!
Anime Club meeting WEDNESDAY from 3-4 p.m. in F133 with Ms. Moses.
Attention all future doctors and medical practitioners: The second meeting of the Pre-Medical Society will be TOMORROW from 3-4 PM in Mr. Budniak’s room F-135. Trinity graduate A.J. Hawes will be speaking and giving a presentation on his experiences at U.L.’s medical school and his subsequent work. Make plans to attend!
Reminder: the Ping Pong Club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month after school in the convocation hall.
Reminder: Tim’s flying club meets every 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month in Mr. CM’s F332 immediately after school.
Reminder: The Electronic’s Club meets every MONDAY after school in Mr. CM’s F332. New members are welcome to join!
It’s not too late to join the Speech and Debate Team. Come to room F233 M-Th for practice. No experience is necessary, and all grade levels are welcome. Email Ms. Zuccaro at zuccaro@trinityrocks.com for more information.
Athletics:
Archery Shooters & Parent Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 in the Cafeteria. Be there!
Trinity Ice Hockey wants you!!! The Ice Rocks are seeking new players for the upcoming season, especially if you are interested in playing the Goalkeeper position. If so, contact Team Captain Nate Zimmerman or Head Coach Jeff Smith at (301) 788 – 2864 or stop by the Athletics Office.
Cross Country
Saturday KHSAA 3A State Championship at Bourbon County Fairgrounds 3 pm