The Trinity Times
April 7, 2014
National Junior Honor Society
Membership in the Trinity chapter of the National Junior Honor Society is earned by effective demonstration of the five qualities held in high esteem by the Society. These qualities are scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Scholarship means a commitment to learning. All students in the National Junior Honor Society must maintain a cumulative average of 90% and above. Service can be described as a willingness to work for the benefit of those in need, without monetary compensation or without recognition. Each month the students must perform a service in which they must give back to the community. In addition, every month the chapter supports a specific charity. For example, this year, with all of your help, we have raised money for breast cancer, collected food for local food pantries, donated money to families in need, and helped to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and participated in LUHI’s annual Meal Packing Event.
Leadership of students in the society should be evident in a willingness to yield one’s personal interest for the interest of others. A leader has self-confidence to go forward when others hesitate. Character is the force within each individual which distinguishes that person from others and gives students individuality. Citizenship represents the obligations each member of our society has to live up to the democratic ideals given to us by the founders of our country. The responsibilities we have to our home, community, state, and our nation are many.
Last week I had the opportunity to induct 34 new students into the Trinity Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Each of these students displayed the qualities described above. It marked the recognition of work well done thus far. It is my hope these students will be an inspiration to others, and they will go forward into the world to even greater achievements.
Mrs. Jennifer McGill
NJHS Advisor
WINGO last Friday night was a lot of fun for the over 200 people who attended. It was a real treat to see former students come out for the tasty pasta dinner and a chance to win one of the many raffle prizes. Many thanks to all the volunteers who organized this event and helped set it up . A tremendous amount of effort is involved in this fundraiser and hopefully its goal was met.
SPRING ECC OPEN HO– USE: Come join us on April 26th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for our Spring ECC Open House. Parking will be on the side parking lot of the school, and the Open House will be held in the Early Childhood Center downstairs. Please enter the building through the ECC entrance. Parents will be able to see our Toddler, Nursery and Pre-K classrooms while enjoying snacks and refreshments. Our ECC teachers will be there as well to discuss the program with parents. Please contact the ECC Director, Beth Krass, with any questions you may have regarding the Open House: 516-931-2211 or [email protected] to pre-register. We hope to see you there!
NEW DATE FOR MEGA GARAGE SALE: May 17th is the new date for Trinity’s Mega Yard Sale. It will take place in the municipal parking lot next to the school (inclement weather it will be held in the gym.) Items may be dropped off Wednesday, May 14 through Friday, May 16. Guidelines for the sale are in the school office.
“GAME TRUCK” is coming to Trinity on May 17 (the day of our Mega Yard Sale) from 10-12 noon. Students will be able to play video games with their friends and shop. Look for sign-up forms coming home soon.
RE-REGISTRATION AND TEXTBOOK FORMS are overdue. Textbook forms will be mailed to all home districts this week and hopefully yours will be in the mail with all others. If you need another form, please contact the school office. Once a class if filled, all late registrations will go on a waiting list until an opening occurs. Therefore, please make certain your child’s registration is complete. Feel free to call the school office if you have any questions or concerns regarding registration. We will gladly speak with you to help resolve your questions.
LAST CHANCE to order your tickets for the Mets and Yankees games coming up in May. Tickets for the Mets May 24th game vs the Diamondbacks are available for $28.00 You may also purchase Yankee tickets for May 31st for $26.00 Both these tickets must be purchased by tomorrow, April 8th. Come join your Trinity friends for a sunny day at the ball park.
GRADE 5 PUBERTY TALKS are scheduled for tomorrow, April 8th The girls’ talk is scheduled for 10:30 am. The boys’ talk is scheduled for 1:30 pm.
NYSSMA NIGHT is tomorrow night, April 8. Schedules have been given to all students. Please be here fifteen minutes before your scheduled time to warm up and prepare for the performance. Bring original music for you and the judge.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACIVITIES THIS WEEK:
- Mon., 04/07 Drama Club Practice; pick up 5:30 pm
- Tues., 04/08 Peer tutoring; pick-up 4:00 pm
- Tues., 04/08 NJHS Meeting; pick-up 3:45 pm
- Tues., 04/08 Softball game (details to follow)
- Wed., 04/09 Drama Club Practice; pick-up 5:30 pm
- Thurs., 04/10 Writing Class (grades 3-5); pick-up 4:00 pm
- Thurs., 04/10 Cherub Choir; pick-up 4:00 pm
- Thurs., 04/10 Bowling; pick-up 5:15 pm
- Thurs., 04/10 New FAST session begins; pick-up 4 pm