Dear Parents,

Due to our COVID restrictions, many parents have not been in our building since last year about this time.  If you are the parent of a new student this  year you may have never been in our school when children are present.  I want to give you a glimpse of what life is like inside the doors of 177 Leonard Avenue.

Our students are happy children, learning and growing academically, spiritually and emotionally.  Learning is active, collaborative and fun!  Students are engaged as they problem solve, think critically and learn by doing. They are surrounded by adults who not only know them by name but know who they are as individuals.  They are in a secure environment where they are challenged to grow in responsibility and personal accountability.

This is a reality at Trenton Catholic Academy due to many people believing in a shared mission.  Our faculty/ staff and administration are committed to academic excellence rooted in the Catholic tradition.  Teachers are held to high standards and provided opportunities throughout the year for professional and spiritual growth to meet their innate need for lifelong learning.  Our parents “answer the call” whenever help is needed as they strongly support their school. Thru example, our children learn what it means to give back to society and be active members of our community.  Our students live by a common rule of respect for their peers.  They realize that our diversity is one of our greatest strengths.  They are encouraged to share their talents to make our school “better”. 

Working together we are a community that believes in student success.  Working together we do God’s work.   At Trenton Catholic Academy we are making a difference!

Faith forward,

Mrs. Anne Reap

Trenton Catholic Academy Lower School is located on a beautiful 64 acre wooded campus in Hamilton, New Jersey serving 300 students in  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!

Visit our Classrooms to see firsthand all of the exciting things that are happening in the Lower School.  For registration information please call, Mrs. Danser, 609-586-5888 ext. 141, or click here.

Spelling Bee Champs!  Congratulations to the following students who were winners in our Catholic Schools Week Spelling Bee:  2nd-3rd grade - Bethsaina Salomon, 4th-5th grade - Isaiah McClean and 6th-8th grade - Alex Dillon.  How do you spell C-O-N-G-R-A-T-U-L-A-T-I-O-N-S?

Student Council Makes a Difference!  We are pleased to announce the 2020/21 Lower School Student Council.  Co-Presidents:  Xianna Reed and Alijah Rivera,  Vice President:  Imani Francis

Class Representatives:  Dylaney Talkpa, Edwing Garcia, Mirah Dockery, Kelise Aikens, Makhaya Campbell, Dayana Guadron, Joy Sloh and Marianna Segura.

Congratulations and best wishes are extended to these students as they grow in their leadership roles at TCA.  God bless them.

2020 Walk for Education a huge success!  This year's annual Walk for Education raised over $7500 by the Upper and Lower School.  Special credit is extended to Mrs. Schwinger's 8th graders who raised $1035 and to 8th grader Edwing Garcia who was our largest individual donor!  8 classes earned a dress down day with other $500 in contributions.  Thanks TCA for supporting Catholic education!  Even masks and social distancing can't stop our students from supporting their school!

Mrs. Biji Abraham, STEM Teacher of the Year - Congratulations are extended to Mrs. Abraham for being recognized by the Professional Engineers Society of Mercer County as the STEM Teacher of the Year.  Mrs. Abraham was selected from many candidates specifically for her day to day experiences with her students in the STEM field as well as her committment to the W.I.S.E. Club (Women in Science Club).  We are honored to partner with Mrs. Abraham everyday as a member of our middle school faculty.

TCA Shines at Scholastic Olympics with 1st Place Win! - We are so proud to announce that our 8th grade Scholastic Olympic Team tied for 1st place in the 38th Annual Scholastic Olympics hosted by the TCA Upper School National Honor Society.  Special congratulations are extended to Joel Bodon and Geovanny Herrera who placed first and second in History, respectively.  Daniel Montero and Rossini Leroy also placed first and second, respectively in Religion.  Antwan Lopez placed second in Science.  Way to go TCA!

Reminder
Please check our school website daily for important announcements as we will not be sending home paper copies.  Simply go to  www.trentoncatholic.org and click on Lower School, then click on Backpack for all of the important papers and announcements.  Thank you for helping us Go Green!

TCA has Kids that CARE!
TCA Kids Care is a program that acknowledges students who are…. Courteous - Accepting - Respectful - Exceptional. Students who demonstrate these qualities will be recognized monthly with a certificate and breakfast with Mrs. Reap. We are so proud of our students and are excited to honor them in this special way! Ready, Set, let's CARE!