Dear Parents,

The holiday season is here and the hustle has already begun.  Our children are barraged by advertisements enticing them to get the newest, the hottest and the best of what’s out there.  As we speed towards Christmas, let’s try to slow the pace and enjoy the moments that may become precious memories and lifelong lessons.  This year, as you prepare for the birth of Christ, consider the following:

Why not begin an Advent Gratitude Journal?  Set a time when everyone in the family shares something that they are grateful for.  By your example, you can help your children explore the many things they have in their lives for which they should be grateful.

Work together as a family to perform acts of kindness.  These may be simple things such as building a winter birdfeeder or shoveling snow for a neighbor.

Find some way to give back to society.  Volunteer as a family to help others.  There are many opportunities within your churches and even our school community.

Be conscious of the memories you are making with your children.  Family traditions, stories and Advent preparations make life-long memories.  These are often the best gifts of the holiday.

Most of all, remember to take time to enjoy the holiday.  Remember the sacredness of that holy night so long ago.   Remember that “Jesus is truly the reason for the season”.

Best wishes for peace and joy this Christmas season!
 
Mrs. Anne Reap
Lower School Director
 

Trenton Catholic Academy Lower School is located on a beautiful 64 acre wooded campus in Hamilton, New Jersey serving 318 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.

Walk for Education a huge success!  This year's annual Walk for Education raised over $5000 by the Lower School alone.  Special credit is extended to Mrs. Schwinger's 8th graders who raised $1100 and to 8th grader Mikayla Williams who brought in $550!  Mrs. Sumola's 4th graders also earned a Dress Down Day by contributing over $600.  Thanks TCA for supporting Catholic education!

TCA Runs to Win at the Mercer County CYO Cross Country Meet - The Mercer County CYO held their 13th Annual Cross Country Meet at Mercer County Park on Saturday, October 13.  This year there were over 50 participants from Diocesan schools.  Audrey Lillie Bing placed first in the Girls Varsity race and Esther Johnson placed 3rd.  Both Napoleon boys, Dylan and Brandon placed 3rd in the Boys Junior Varsity and Boys Varsity races.  Special thank you to Coach Haneman for an outstanding season!

Student Council Makes a Difference!   We are proud to announce the 2018-2019 Lower School Student Council - President - Gloria Leroy, Vice President - Rossini Leroy, Recorder - Anthony Morales, Spirituality - Alyssa Rauscher, Class Representatives - Audrey Lillie Bing, Amy Sepulveda, Kiehrah Boyer, Geovanny Herrera, Dalton Estilow and Alijah Rivera. 

TCA Lower School Teacher, 2018 STEM Teacher of the Year - TCA is proud to announce Mr. John Kocsis, TCA Lower School Tech Coordinator has been named 2018 STEM Teacher of the Year by the Professional Engineers Society of Mercer County.

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!