November 4, 2016 IN THIS ISSUE: Upcoming Events All Saints Day Spirit Day PTO Meeting Veterans Day Recognition Fill the Dome Parent Survey Volunteer Opportunities Parking Decorated Pumpkins Halloween Fun UPCOMING EVENTS: Monday, November 7: Spanish 3:15-4:00 Tuesday, November 8: Election Day PTO Meeting Rescheduled Wednesday, November 9: 2:30 Dismissal Thursday, November 10: 8:45 Mass *Spanish 3:15-4:00 Friday, November 11: Veterans Day Recognition 10:00 Monday, November 14: PTO Dine to Donate 5-8 Tuesday, November 15: PTO Meeting 6:30 Wednesday, November 16: Spanish 3:15-4:00 Thursday, November 17: PK-5 to 1:00 performance @ MSUM *Spanish 3:15-4:00 Friday, November 18: Non-Uniform Day ALL SAINTS DAY Many of our students dressed as their favorite Saint for Mass on Tuesday, November 1st. They were also anxious to share what they had learned about their Saint. Trinity Elementary School 2811 Seventh St. E. West Fargo, ND 58078 Office: 701-356-0793 Fax: 701-356-0796 Web: JP2Schools.org SPIRIT DAY Instead of Trinity T Shirt day we are calling it Spirit Day. You can wear Trinity t shirts, Shanley clothes or colors. The Deacon Den at Shanley is open Wednesdays, 2:45-4:00.
PTO MEETING The November PTO meeting has been moved to Tuesday, November 15th at 6:30 due to Election Day. There will be child care available in the computer lab. For questions, please contact Maribel Hamm at maribelhamm@me.com. VETERANS DAY RECOGNITION There will be a program to honor past and present veterans on Friday, November 11th at 10:00. There is still time to turn in information regarding veterans. Make sure you check out our Wall of Honor. FILL THE DOME The students at Trinity will be participating in Fill the Dome (a youth led food drive) in the Fargo/ Moorhead area. The food collected will be used to restock the Great Plains Food Bank. Each school participating in the drive is assigned a square to fill on the Fargodome floor with non-perishable food. We are collecting the following items: November 7-11 Boxed goods (cereal, mac n cheese, dinner and/or baking mixes November 14-18 Condiments (jelly, peanut butter, ketchup, mustard) Donated items may be brought to the classrooms. We greatly appreciate your help in collecting for the food bank. These are some of our 3 rd graders from last year arranging Trinity donations in the Fargodome. PARENT SURVEY In an effort to improve system practices and to evaluate our Catholic Identity, Trinity Elementary is conducting a parent survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. There are a couple of options available for you in order to participate: Complete the survey on your own computer. Type this link into your browser using Chrome or Firefox. http://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/9444/56648 Computers will be available at each school during Parent/Teacher conferences for you to complete the survey. We ask that each parent complete a survey. If you have students in another JPII school, you will be asked to complete a survey for that specific school as well. The answer to the question, What is the age of your oldest child? is in reference to the school you are completing the survey. Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your cooperation and support in completing the surveys will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Davonne Eldredge VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES We still need volunteers for the Pizza Ranch fundraiser on Monday, November 14th from 5-8 PM. Volunteers will bus and wipe down tables. This is a GREAT Family opportunity to help out! If you are interested, please sign up here: http://signup.com/go/i6lidc Calling all bakers! We would like to have people bring pies for the teachers by Wednesday, November 23rd. This is a great way to show them that we appreciate all they do for our children. If you are interested, please sign up on the following link: http://signup.com/go/3ywpoz
PARKING Please use the lane next to the sidewalk for drop off and pick up only, as was the intended use. With the cold weather approaching, parents with small children appreciate the convenience and availability. With the cooperation of drivers and students learning the routine, the process will speed up and be available for more to use. There is a parking route map on the Trinity website as a reference. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our students safe and maintaining that things run smoothly. DECORATED PUMPKINS The students did an awesome job in decorating the pumpkins for the Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Our students have lots of talent and great imaginations! All participants received a prize! HALLOWEEN FUN A big thanks to all the those that donated and the volunteers that were so creative with costumes, games and food for the classroom parties. The students had a wonderful day!
Trinity Family and Friends! Join Us At Trinity Community Night At Pizza Ranch 4480 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104 Monday, November 14 th 5-8pm Make sure to mention you are Dining for Trinity Elementary (or bring/show this flyer) A percentage of the evening sales will benefit our students through Trinity PTO!
Trinity Elementary 2811 7 t h St Eas t W est Far go, ND 58 078 Octo ber 2016 V ol um e 1, Is s ue 3 Trinity PTO News Trinity Community Night at Pizza Ranch PTO Pies Thanking our Teachers this Thanksgiving Don t worry about what s for dinner on MONDAY, November 14 th Join Trinity Family and Friends at Pizza Ranch in Fargo for a Fun Night Out! Dine out for a cause, as a percentage of sales will benefit our students through PTO. Make Sure to Mention you are Dining for Trinity! Pizza Ranch: 4480 23 rd Ave S. 5-8pm This November, PTO will be asking if you would be willing to donate a Thanksgiving Pie for a Trinity Staff Member to take home for the holiday. Pies will be collected Thanksgiving week. For More information, feel free to contact jody.jones53@gmail.com
Trinity PTO News Page 2 The BIG Event- Family Fun Fair 2017 It seems so far away, but it will be here before you know it The Trinity Family Fun Fair kicks off Catholic Schools Week on January 29 th. This Event will have Food, Games, Magic, Cake Walk, Silent Auction AND so much more! We would LOVE to have your help. Silent Auction Gift to Donate Volunteer in Planning Donate a Cake Help with the Event Day Funds raised through this event will benefit our Trinity Students first hand, as PTO works to fund Basketball Hoops Class Field Trips Teacher/Staff Needs AND So Much More! Join us at a PTO Meeting we would love your help and support! Can You Help? Volunteers are needed for. Monday 11/14 5-8pm 8 Volunteers to help bus tables at Pizza Ranch Wednesday 11/23 Morning Donate a Holiday Pie for Trinity Staff Tuesday 11/29 Afternoon Assist in Distribution of CherryDale Fundraising Product Please email ana.nykolayow@gmail.com to be included on the Trinity Volunteer Sign Up Link. Burdenless Fundraising Updates Thank you Parents and Friends for all the Book Buying during the October Book Fair- Over$1200.00 was given to benefit our Library and an additional $100.00 was given to each Teacher to use to grow their classroom libraries. Upcoming PTO Events November 1 Cherrydale Fundraising Packets Due 14 Trinity Night Out at Pizza Ranch, Fargo 5-8pm 15 Trinity PTO Library NEW DATE 23 PTO Holiday Pies for Teachers 29 Cherrydale Fundraising Product Pick Up Date December 9 Non Uniform Day $1.00 for PTO 22 Class Christmas Parties January 12 Trinity Moms Night Out 29 Family Fun Fair