Dear Parents,

Giving thanks is a healthy habit we can practice 365 days a year – not just on the fourth Thursday of November.  Research shows that people who are grateful are healthier and happier, physically, mentally and spiritually.  Anyone can learn to be more grateful with a little practice. 

With your families why not make a list of the things you are grateful for each morning when you wake up or right before you go to bed each evening.  At mealtimes conduct a grateful audit, “What are you most grateful for today?”  Look for reasons to be grateful even when you are facing personal challenges.  Taking time to give thanks to God for even the smallest blessings can help you appreciate the good things in your life and make the struggles that much easier to bear.

During this tumultuous time in our world, we can only control how we respond.  Why not focus on how we can make things better, rather than what we cannot change.

Recent studies have proven that grateful youth have higher GPA’s and experience more positive emotions.  It is said that when children express gratitude an increased sense of hope and trust in others is experienced as well as a desire to give back to their community.  Practicing gratitude is a win/win for lifelong success.

During this season of Thanksgiving let us be thankful of who we are, where we are and all that we believe in.

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.

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!