Keeping you plugged into the exciting things happening at the Middle School

Published August 2, 2020

Volume 45

STUDENT SCHEDULES

Please check RenWeb and reference your child’s schedule after reviewing the instructions and guidelines given in my scheduling email. If you see any issues, please email me ASAP so we can get any errors resolved.

8TH GRADE RETREAT - INTEREST FEEDBACK

Don’t forget to complete the survey regarding your current interest level in your 8th grader attending a possible retreat to Snowbird in Andrews, NC. 

SURVEY FEEDBACK: https://forms.gle/mfpRcHtZgTfkvhMf8

NEW STUDENT/FAMILY WELCOME ORIENTATION (4th-8th) THURSDAY, August 6

On Thursday, August 6, all of our new 4th-8th grade parents are invited to come meet teachers, walk schedules and pick up Chromebooks (7th and 8th grade only) early before our school-wide Orientation Day. Our staff would love to welcome you to the Trinity family with an ice cream social (outside) while giving you a chance to ask any questions you might have about the new year. We also hope to pair your new student up with a “TCS buddy” as well. Feel free to walk through the hallways and check out our classrooms too. Please use the following schedule if you would like to join us for this early drop-in opportunity. For those that attend, the school-wide Orientation on Monday, August 10 will not be needed. 

• Upper Elementary (4th and 5th Grades)

  • 5:00-5:45pm - Student Last Name (A-K)

  • 5:45-6:30pm - Student Last Name (L-Z)

• Middle School (6th-8th Grades)

  • 6:30-7:15pm - Student Last Name (A-K)

  • 7:15-8:00pm - Student Last Name (L-Z)

ORIENTATION PLANS (6th-8th) - MONDAY, August 10

We are excited to welcome you and your family to our campus to kick off the new school year! Orientation will look a little different this year and will be based on each student’s last name. Please review the schedule below and plan to attend during your student’s time slot. Orientation is not mandatory but will provide each student the opportunity to accomplish the following:

Orientation Day Goals

• Walk through daily schedule (can be printed from RenWeb beginning Aug. 1)

• Meet your teachers, including your FLEX teacher

• Turn in orientation paperwork (to be emailed prior to Aug. 7) to your FLEX teacher

• Turn in classroom school supplies to your FLEX teacher

• Receive locker assignment and lock combination from your FLEX teacher

• Pick up dismissal card number from your FLEX teacher

Orientation Day Schedule (Student Last Name) - Please plan to attend at the appropriate time so we can maintain fewer families on campus at one time. 

• 8:00 - 10:00 am - Group 1 (A-C) 

• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Group 2 (D-J)

• 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Group 3 (K-P)

• 3:00 - 5:00 pm - Group 4 (Q-Z)

DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION

Based on the new guidelines released by Dr. Anthony in our Reopening Plan, please email me directly if you would like to have your child begin the school year under the distance learning format. 

SPIRIT WEAR ORDER REMINDER

Don’t forget to submit your orders for our optional middle school spirit wear. Orders are due by Monday, August 10. You can order through the link below.

• Middle School Spirit Wear Order: https://forms.gle/VbWkmRAFDcWMNiWy5