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Questions and Comments that Inspire or Squelch a Child

During Celebration of Learning May 7 – 11, Trinity School celebrates its most authentic form of assessment: parents and friends will interface with children to witness and talk to children about their efforts and accomplishments that informed their learning this [...]

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Semper Paratus (Always Ready)

Did you know that Trinity School has: Emergency preparedness procedures documented for fire, earthquake, and campus lock-down Conducts an annual disaster simulation on the Upper Campus with students and personnel Maintains current emergency food, water, first aid, and shelter supplies [...]

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The Art of Imperfect Parenting – one night only!

In their Tenth Anniversary Season Finale, Common Ground Speaker Series presents: AYELET WALDMAN and The Art of Imperfect Parenting Get ready for an inspirational, laugh-out-loud evening with novelist Ayelet Waldman, a witty and insightful commentator on modern parenthood. Ms. Waldman [...]

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Sharing Middle School Acceptance News

This is the time when families in our local private, independent elementary schools will learn the results of their applications to middle schools. As I do every year, I ask for your sensitivity in asking children and parents about the [...]

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Fun Ways to Learn About Plastics and Environmental Impact

Trinity School Grade 4 students, STLT, and Service Learning Coordinator, Kim Thacker, integrated four great projects into one valuable lesson on how plastics negatively impact our environment, but how recycling can help our environment. First, Grade 4 students researched and [...]

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Common Ground Speaker at Trinity, Jan. 31st, 9am

Join us on Tuesday, January 31st, at 9am in Great Hall to hear Barbara Coloroso, Good Kids! Inspiring Integrity & Inner Discipline. The event is open to the public so consider arriving early for ease of parking and a good [...]

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I Lost My Tooth: Conversation in Junior Kindergarten

We have been having some great discussions at circle. The children have been doing a great job of listening to the share and asking questions when appropriate. You have no idea how hard it is to – raise your hand, [...]

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What’s Your Adversity Quotient?

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to find out. The Common Ground Speaker Series coordinators have sent this link to our community. Their message follows. Also, check out these slide resources: 1) A definition of what it means to be [...]

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Your Feedback, Please! And Enjoy the Pictures

Dear Trinity School Community, Thank you for attending and supporting Springtime in Paris Trinity School’s 2011 Annual Benefit. We would appreciate your feedback so that we can plan for next year. Take a brief survey! View pictures from Springtime in [...]

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Good bye to the Carob Tree

Today at the end of Chapel, I introduced to the children of Trinity School the fact that the carob tree in the courtyard has, for several years, been diseased. For several years the tree has been supported with cables and [...]

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