Trix Family Press
Week of July 30, 2023
Principal Kionna's Weekly Word
Dear Trix Families,
New Month, New Opportunities
The past two weeks have gone very well at Trix Academy. This week we embark on a new month, with new opportunities for scholars. We hit the ground running with teaching and learning, and we will continue to forge a path forward ensuring that we are providing scholars with the education that they deserve.
We need your help to now! As we move into September, we will begin assessing scholars on NWEA, which is an assessment that allows us to determine exactly what every scholar needs academically. This assessment will help us to tailor instruction to every scholar's need, monitor their growth, and get them prepared for the end of the year State assessment, MStep.
Here's how you can help:
- Be diligent in getting your scholar(s) to school everyday
- Give us a call to let us know if your scholar(s) will be absent for the day
- Refrain from picking your scholar(s) up before dismissal time (3:30 pm)
- Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences
Check Out What's New Below
This week on Thursday, we will have we will have our Title I/Open House. During this time we we will go over what it means to be a Title I school, and you will also have another opportunity sign an interest list for our after-school enrichment programs. Please be sure to look check out the section near the end of this newsletter that highlights our new enrichment programs.
Beginning of the Year Family Survey
If you haven't had an opportunity to take our beginning of the year survey, please feel free to click the button below.
With love,
Mrs. Kionna
Trix Youth Choir
This year Trix scholars will have an opportunity to sing in a youth choir. Ms. Lynsey has a passion for singing and music, and she has developed a program for interested Trix scholars to take part in our first ever, Trix Youth Choir!
Film Club for Grades 5-8
Ms. Gordon has created a fun way to bridge English Language Arts and the scholars' love for movies. Middle school student (including 5th grade) will have the opportunity to explore film and analyze it using literary devices.
Competitive Chess Club
This year Mr. Orellana's chess club will join a Detroit chess league and compete against chess scholars from around the city of Detroit.
Playing chess is known to increase IQ, promote critical thinking, and teach core math and verbal skills. It also helps kids retain information, improve test scores, solve problems, remain calm under pressure, and perform well in school.
More to Come
This year we are looking to have a full athletic program. Mrs. Kionna Williams (Principal) is working with Detroit PAL school league to determine which sports we will be able to offer here at Trix this year.
Here is a list of what is being explored:
Fall Soccer
Flag Football
Girls Volleyball
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Co-ed Track and Field
Please be sure to attend the All School Orientation for more information. Once we have solidified all of the sports that students will be able to sign up for, all families will be notified.
Note:
Scholars participating in any athletic program must have good attendance, excellent behavior and must be working hard to meet their expectations in their core academic classes. Ms. Hayes, the Dean of Culture and Mrs. Williams, the Principal will ensure that the scholars chosen to participate in these activities meet all of the requirements. "Scholar Athletes!"
Have Questions? Contact Us!
Website: http://trix.mecc-academies.org/
Location: 20045 Joann Avenue, Detroit, MI 48205, USA
Phone: 313.426.1020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrixAcademy