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Trenton Catholic Academy - Lower School
177 Leonard Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08610
Ph: (609) 586 5888, Ex. 141

Trenton Catholic Academy's Lower School enrolls approximately 350 students from PreK-8. The administration, faculty and parents work together to create an environment that leads children to develop academic, spiritual and social responsibilities. TCA students show concern and respect by reaching out to serve others in peace, justice and love.

Come learn why the TCA Lower School is a place where students

Believe, Dream, and Succeed.


2013 Drug Awareness Poster Contest Winners Announced!
Congratulations to our 5th grade TCA winners - Marko Guaman First Place, Paula Narvaez Second Place, Arlene Ricks Third Place.

Congratulations from Hamilton Elks Lodge #2262
We are pleased to announce the following winners in the recent essay contest, "What Does the National Anthem Mean to Me?" 1st place Emil Jagielski, 2nd place Grace Nkurunziza, 3rd place Jessica Borzymowski, 1st place Devin Harris, 2nd place Taylor Griffith and 3rd place Keily Escobar. Well done!

Bravo! Brian Bittings, 4th grader, is the Grand Prize Winner in the PSO Bravo! Firebird Art Celebration
Brian along with Grace Nkurunzica, Arlene Ricks, Marko Guaman and Jadeann Ashley Cameron were finalists in the recent PSO Bravo! Firebird Art Celebration sponsored by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Bravo!

Iron Mike Alumni Fashion Show
Enjoy an evening of fashion and fun! Don't miss the Iron Mike Alumni Fashion Show on Saturday, May 18 4:00-7:00pm. Our own Mrs. Quiles will be one of the models! Advance tickets:$20. Proceeds support the Iron Mike Foundation.

Upcoming Dances in May
Don't miss an opportunity to dance the night away with your favorite date. Sign up for the Father/Daughter Dance on May 3 or the Mother/Son Dance on May 10. Two events that promise to be priceless!

Firebird Exhibition Selections
We are pleased to announce that creative pieces of work done by Brian Bittings, Grace Nkurunzica, Arlene Ricks, Jadeann Ashley-Cameron and Marko Guaman under the direction of our Art teacher, Mrs. Bennett, have been chosen for the Firebird Exhibition at Jazam's. The students' work will be on display from April 2-30 at Jazam's, on Palmer Square in Princeton. Three grand prize winners will be selected from the exhibition and included in the May 3 concert program book for the Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Good luck to all, and keep your fingers crossed!

Respect Life Contest Winners
It is a pleasure to announce that Mrs. Quiles' fifth grade class was awarded first place for their video in this year's Respect Life Poster, Essay and Video contest sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton Respect Life Ministry. Also, congratulations to 3rd grader Joshua Arriola for placing third in the poster contest. Well done!

We are the Champions!
Yeah TCA! Our Varsity Girls and Boys teams, as well as our Freshman Boys won the CYO Basketball Championships! Congratulations to Tyasia Lewis-El and Devin Harris who were named the MVPs for the season.

TCA Shines at Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee
Kudos to Chiebuka Okpara and Madison Nerey who represented TCA in the Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee. Chiebuka placed 2nd and Madison 4th! Well done, Chiebuka and Madison!

Bus Forms Needed
Please return Bus Forms and necessary proof of residency to insure bus transportation for next fall. These forms must be submitted asap.

Successful Catholic Schools Week
Thank you so much for another successful Catholic Schools Week! It was a win/win for all as we worked together as a team to support Catholic education.

Lt. Omar Vazquez Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to Koby Laurent and Laura Mondesier recipients of the Lt. Omar Vazquez Scholarship. Both Koby and Laura emulate Omar Vazquez by being the "best of the best".

Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to our Catholic Schools Week Spelling Bee Winners, Katrina Rivera, Jada Harris and Nayeli Cortez! Can you spell WONDERFUL?

2013-2014 Financial Aid Forms are available for download
The 2013-2014 Financial Aid Forms are available for download under the Admissions pull down menu. The deadline is April 1, 2013

Letter to Parents regarding the Sandy Hook Tragedy (pdf)
Dear Parents, Words fail to convey the sentiment that is held in each of our hearts following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. During this time, we pause and lift our prayers to God asking that His tenderness and healing love may make an imprint on those suffering unimaginable grief.
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Talking to Children about Community Violence
For more information about helping children cope with violence and trauma please visit
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Miles Humphrey Wins Anti-Bullying Awareness Art Contest
Kudos to second grader, Miles Humphrey for winning second place for his work submitted to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office Anti-Bullying Awareness Art Contest! Well done, Miles, well done.

TCA Lower School Races to the Finish at CYO Cross Country Meet
Congratulations to Jonathan Torres and Saja Piaseczny who placed 2nd and Carla Lopez who placed 4th - Honorable Mention in the recent cross country meet held at Mercer County Park.

Walk for Education
Thank you for supporting our Annual Walk for Education - Wednesday, October 24. Congratulations to Aiden Nazario for being our grand donor and to 8B for being our most generous class! Thank you for helping TCA!

Fire Prevention Winners
Congratulations to our Fire Prevention Poster Contest Winners – Talilah Wade, Angelina Morales, Zuriela Pindo, Zachary Schulz, Sara Lopez, Sammy Rios, Joshua Arriola, Vlademir Veto, Joshua Colon, Paula Narvarez, Olivia Kondash, Josselyn Ruiz, Brielle Cariola, Celeste Hairston-Brown, Leilany Giraldo, Morgan Rhodes, Saja Piaseczny, Koby Laurent, Gabriella Lozada, Tatyana Bryant and Kaylie Lucash.

With Gratitude
Special appreciation to our entire school family for their overly generous support of our recent Blue Denim Day for Cancer Awareness. The Lower School raised $771.00 to be donated to the Susan G. Koman Fund!

Poets Published at TCA!
Poets Published at TCA! Congratulations are extended to the following students who submitted poems and were chosen to be published in the upcoming edition of Poetic Power: John Bangs, Janelys Gomez, Anaiya Harrington, Jayla Hodges, Ci'Ahni Hunt, Queen Mason, Chiebuka Okpara, Paula Pardo, Javae Person-Mackson, Alberta Richards, Kierah Ross, Nathalie St. Felix, Kevin Virgen, Jacob Ryan, Madison Nerey, Jahmai Person, Keily Escobar, Karen Segura, TJ Sullivan, Nasir Dowling, Zachary Alpert, Ricky Sanford and Stephanie Torres.

Sister Marie Anthony
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news of the passing of Sr. Marie Anthony. Sister Marie has touched the lives of so many within the Diocese of Trenton for over 60 years as an administrator and a teacher. She truly exemplified what it meant to be a follower of Christ and lived the words of St. Francis of Assisi, "Preach the Gospel and if necessary, use words." click
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Betty Donahue
It is with sad regret that we mourn the loss of our Student Counselor, Betty Donahue. Betty had worked tirelessly for our students since the beginning of our school and will be sadly missed.
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New School Reach service replaces Honeywell
In our ongoing efforts to improve communication between parents and school TCA is implementing a new telephone broadcast system - School Reach. This will replace our prior system - Honeywell Alert System. Please refer to the attached literature under the Parent heading of our website.

Check the Backpack Folder under the Parent link
Please check the backpack link weekly to find all the current fliers and announcements throughout the school year.
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Upcoming Events
Today:
Tue May 21
Spring Tennis Program 2:30-4:30
Wed May 22
PreK,K and 1st grade trip to Terhune's Orchard
3rd grade trip to Princeton University Art Museum
Spring Instrumental Concert 1:00 and 6:00pm
Thu May 23
Spring Tennis Program 2:30-4:30
Fri May 24
2nd and 3rd grade trip to Philadelphia Zoo
Mon May 27
No School, Memorial Day
Tue May 28
4th grade trip to NJ State Museum and Planetarium
Spring Tennis Program 2:30-4:30
Wed May 29
3rd grade trip to Princeton University Art Museum
Thu May 30
Spring Tennis Program 2:30-4:30
Fri May 31
Fun Day!
Mad Science Show
Sun Jun 2
Mercer County Track Meet, Notre Dame
Mon Jun 3
5th grade trip to Liberty Science Center
6th grade trip to Kidsbridge @ TCNJ Antibullying Museum
Tue Jun 4
Flynn & O'Hara Measuring Day 2:30-6pm


Lower School
177 Leonard Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08610
Ph: (609) 586 5888

  
Trenton Catholic Academy

 

Upper School
175 Leonard Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08610
Ph: (609) 586 3705