The Trinity Middle School

Presents:

“Back-to-School Night”

On Monday, September 20, 2010

6:30p.m. to 8:30p.m.

Dear Parents or Guardians:

·       You are cordially invited to attend Trinity Middle School’s “Back-to-School Night”, more commonly called “Open House”, on Monday, September 20, 2010, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

·       Your child’s schedule will be available in his or her homeroom the night of Open House.  This schedule is the same as your child’s daily schedule, but each of these “Back-to-School” classes will last only ten minutes.  When your child is scheduled for lunch, report to the cafeteria for refreshments courtesy of the PTA. 

·       During each class, the teacher will briefly explain the content of the course and tell you the requirements and expectations of each student.  You will be free to ask questions at the end of each teacher’s briefing.  Any questions pertaining to your child’s grades should be kept for a scheduled conference with the teacher.

·       Be sure to visit the TMS Book Fair and Spirit Store that will be open in the Library

We look forward to meeting you on Monday, September 20, 2010!

Sincerely,

Mr. Keruskin, Principal

Trinity Middle School

TMS raises over $5200.00 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

 TMS Students & Staff on Hiller Field

Trinity Middle School recently raised over 5,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation.

The idea was simple; grant a wish for a child with a life-threatening disease. The goal was clear; raise $3,400, the average cost of a wish.

Under the guidance of Building Administrators Pete Keruskin and Saundra Deems and Student Council Advisors Lindsay Benz and Christy Pisula, the fundraising began with a T-Shirt sale. Students and Staff purchased shirts for $7 each. Also, students went out into the community and asked for business donations, with all sponsors listed on the back of the T-Shirts. In just three weeks and with only one fundraiser, the students not only reached, but actually exceeded the goal!

On May 14, 2010 the student body of Trinity Middle School wore their T-Shirts in support and presented the final check to Make-A-Wish. Now, with the check deposited, the students will anxiously await the granting of their wish to see how a simple fundraiser can make a huge difference in the life of a child.

TMS Student Synthea Hairston WINS the Pittsburgh Pirates 2010 Jackie Robinson 7th- 8th Grade Poety Contest.

 Synthea Hairston

Congratulations to Trinity Middle School Student Synthea Hairston for placing 1st in the Pittsburgh Pirates 2010 Jackie Robinson Poetry Contest in the 7th and 8th grade category. Synthea along with other category winners were honored down on the field prior to the start of the game on April 16, 2010.

Synthea received four Pirates tickets to attend a game at PNC Park, a tour of Highmark's Legacy Square at PNC Park, autographed Pirates items, food vouchers and a special superior achievement certificate.

The Pittsburgh Pirates received over 1,000 entries from schools and districts around the region. Congratulations Synthea!

TMS Student Ashley Lucas places 2nd in the Pittsburgh Pirates 2010 Jackie Robinson 7th- 8th Grade Essay Contest.
 Ashley Lucas

Congratulations to Trinity Middle School Student Ashley Lucas for placing 2nd in the Pittsburgh Pirates 2010 Jackie Robinson Essay Contest in the 7th and 8th grade category. Ashley received two Pirates tickets to attend a game at PNC Park, a tour of Highmark's Legacy Square at PNC Park, autographed Pirates items, food vouchers and a special achievement certificate.

The Pittsburgh Pirates received over 1,000 entries from schools and districts around the region. Congratulations Ashley!

At the National History Day regional competition at the Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh, on March 20, 2010, 6th grader Emily Palefsky took 1st place with her documentary From Mines to Malls: Strauss’s Innovation of Blue Jeans in America.  Emily will move on to the state competition at Millersville State University in May. 

  Emily Palefsky - 6th grade student at Trinity Middle School

Also presenting Junior Exhibits were:

Zachary Harris: The Birth of the Fighter Plane

Anne Walther: Moving Up with the Otis Elevator

Matthew Gabriel, Lauren Gabriel & Mikayla DeMarino: Stuck on Duct Tape

Mackenzie Martin & Lauren Guffey: “You Press the Button, We Do the Rest.” The Kodak Brownie

Delaney Elling & Eva Gnegy: Roller Coasters: From Ice Sleds to Scream Machines

Brandon Wolfe, Toby Cullings & Josh Easterday: Searching the Heavens: The Refracting Telescope

Joshua Coatsworth: The First Nuclear Bomb: From Solution to Threat

Peter Rinehart & Jorryn Goudy: The Revolution of the Gaming Industry

2009 TMS National Junior Honor Society Food Drive (pdf file - 43 KB)

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