Trix Family Press
Week of July 30, 2023
Week of September 3, 2024
From the Principal's Desk
Principal Van Hoesen's View
Dear Trix Families,
I hope that everyone is enjoying their 3 day weekend! We look forward to seeing the remaining families return as we enter our third week of school! I look forward to seeing parents on September 11th at our Painting with the Principal Event from 4pm - 6pm!
This year we will be intentional about having our scholars in school everyday! If there is anything that you feel is in the way of getting your scholar to school each day, please let me know. We have so much to planned for this school year. Everyday of attendance matters as we are hitting the ground running with instruction!
Here are a few reminders:
Doors will open for scholars to have breakfast at 7:45. Our instructional day begins at 8:05 with our daily morning meeting.
All scholars will be dismissed from outside this year, weather permitting.
Students are expected to be in the appropriate uniform for their grade level. If you are unsure about your scholar's uniform color, please be sure to click the link for the Family Welcome Packet below .
With love,
Mrs. Van Hoesen
Painting with the Principal
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024, 04:00 PM
20045 Joann Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA
After School Enrichment Flyers
After School Enrichment will be starting soon. Please look at the attached flyers to see where you would like to sign up.
Ms. Orpe's Curriculum Corner
Assistant Principal
Hello Trix Families!
My goals are to help scholars develop powerful skills and a strong character to lead successful and fulfilling lives. I also want to ensure that teachers feel supported and have opportunities to grow as professionals so that they can help our scholars soar. I am excited to bring our scholars, families, staff, and stakeholders together to build a flourishing community.
Trix Academy is working hard to make this the best school year ever for your scholars!
K-8 Eureka Math Family Resources
K-5 Into Reading Overview
6-8 Into Literature Overview
MClass Reading Intervention Overview
K-5 Foss Science Overview
5-8 Amplify Science
Family Resources
6-8 MAISA Social Studies Overview
K-6 Studies Weekly Social Studies Overview
Be courageous and soar like a falcon!
Ms. Hayes' Culture Column
Dean of Culture
Access Codes
Families we are beginning to go full speed ahead with Liveschools. Parents you can access your scholars classroom behaviors each and everyday by using the parent access code to activate the account.
Access codes will go home on Tuesday, September 3,2024. The class with the highest number of parents to activate their liveschool account wins a prize.
Monthly Celebration
For the month of September, scholars can use their points to participate in a “Pancake Party”. Scholars need to need at least 500 points to attend.
Parents please encourage your scholars to earn positive points, The more positive points they get, the higher their total points become. Negative points are deducted for negative behaviors, being absent and tardy. The more negative points they receive, it lowers their total points.
Ms. Smith's Operational Rundown
Operations Manager
Welcome Back Trix Academy Family! I hope everyone had a wonderful summer! I'm exciting for this upcoming school year.
-Office hours 8am to 4pm
-Doors open for students at 7:45am.
-Breakfast is served from 7:45am to 8:05 am
-Tardy begins at 8:35am.
Parents will have to sign in any tardy students entering the building after 8:35am.
Happy Birthday (Week of 9/1)
9/3 - Na'Tallia A.
9/5 - C'Miere S.
9/6 - Dontrell A.
9/6 - Lo'Myaih M.
Upcoming Events at Trix Academy
Dates to Remember
9/11 - Painting with the Principal (4pm - 6pm)
9/13 - Staff Professional Development Day/ NO SCHOOL
9/19 - Parent Teacher Conference Part 1(4pm - 6pm)
9/20 - Half Day/ Parent Teacher Conference Part 2 (1pm - 4pm)
Staff Email Addresses
Leadership
Elizabeth Van Hoesen, Principal - e.vanhoesen@mecc-academies.org
Karen Orpe, Assistant Principal - k.orpe@mecc-academies.org
Paula Hayes, Dean of Culture - p.hayes@mecc-academies.org
Sheilene Smith, Operations Manager - s.smith@mecc-academies.org
Office, Attendance and Enrollment
Tyresha Robinson, Student Enrollment Coordinator - trobinson1@phalenacademies.org
Teveta Parris, Office Manager - t.parris@mecc-academies.org
Kindergarten
Charlene Long, Teacher - c.long@mecc-academies.org
Mia Ratliff, Teacher - m.ratliff@mecc-academies.org
First Grade
Tiara Owens, Teacher - t.owens@mecc-academies.org
Second Grade
Alicia Fluker, Teacher - a.fluker@mecc-academies.org
Jocelyn Coats, Teacher - j.coats@mecc-academies.org
Third Grade
ShRonda Allen, Teacher - s.allen@mecc-academies.org
Tiffany Engleman, Teacher - t.engleman@mecc-academies.org
Fourth Grade
Chelsea Henry, Teacher - c.henry@mecc-academies.org
5th Grade
Patricia Pearson, Teacher - p.pearson@mecc-academies.org
6th through 8th Grades (Middle School)
LaTesha Gordon, ELA Teacher - l.gordon@mecc-academies.org
Steven Orellana, Social Studies Teacher - s.orellana@mecc-academies.org
Lashanett Millier, Science Teacher - l.miller@mecc-academies.org
Donovan Owens, Math Teacher - d.owens@mecc-academies.org
Electives
Eri Hall, Art Teacher - e.hall@mecc-academies.org
Shakila Woods, Technology Teacher - s.woods@mecc-academies.org
Jerel Allen, Physical Education/HealthTeacher - j.allen@mecc-academies.org
Reading Intervention
Vanessa Navarre, Reading Interventionist - v.navarre@mecc-academies.org
Nicolas Wolak, Reading Interventionist - n.wolak@mecc-academies.org
Atica Bell, Reading Interventionist - a.bell@mecc-academies.org
Teacher Intern
Paulasia Sims, Teacher Intern - p.sims@mecc-acacemies.org
Support Staff
Brandon Daniel, Middle School Teacher Assistant - b.daniel@mecc-academies.org
Dominique Williams, Teacher Assistant, d.williams@mecc-academies.org
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