Dear Trix Families,

COUNT DAY IS OCTOBER 2ND!

Thank you for your continued support! I am excited to share that Count Day is on Wednesday, October 2nd. We have tons of incentives including FREE DRESS and raffles. Please scroll down for more information on our attendance incentives!

Enrollment is up for the first time since the pandemic! We warmly welcome our new Spanish-speaking families to our school community. Please note that we will have many communications going home in both English and Spanish.

Attendance has been fantastic in September! Our goal is to reach 95%. Below, you will find the winning grade level for September! Please continue to refer families to our Trix Community. Your child's attendance is imperative for their success!

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

THEY HAVE WON A FREE DRESS DAY FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH

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!

Hello Parents/Guardians,

As we move through the school year, I wanted to take a moment to address how negative behaviors impact student learning and the classroom dynamics.

We all want our children to succeed academically and socially, and fostering a positive learning environment is crucial to achieving this goal. Negative behaviors—such as disruptions, disrespect towards peers and teachers, lack of engagement and repeated redirections—can significantly hinder not only the individual scholar’s learning but also that of their classmates.

When scholars engage in negative behaviors, it can lead to:

1. Disrupted Learning: Frequent disruptions can divert attention away from instruction, making it difficult for everyone to focus and receive their lesson.

2. Lowered Engagement: Scholars who exhibit negative behaviors may miss out on valuable learning opportunities and interactions, leading to disengagement from the curriculum/lesson.

3. Peer Relationships: Negative behaviors can strain relationships with classmates, making collaboration and teamwork more challenging.

4. Increased Stress: An environment filled with negativity can lead to heightened stress for both scholars and teachers, impacting overall morale.

We believe that open communication and collaboration between home and school are vital. We encourage you to discuss the importance of positive behavior with your child(ren), emphasizing how it contributes to a supportive and productive learning environment.

We are committed to providing guidance and support to help all our students thrive. Together, we can encourage behaviors that promote respect, responsibility, active listeners, safety and integrity, which all help set the stage for academic success.

Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership in your child’s education.

Ms. Hayes
Dean of Climate & Culture

Urgent: Update Your Contact Information

Dear Parents,

It’s crucial that we have your most current contact information on file, especially in case of emergencies. If you’ve recently changed your address or phone number, please inform the school as soon as possible.

We encourage you to provide an additional emergency contact number as well. Your child’s safety is our top priority, and having updated information ensures we can reach you when needed.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Lifetouch

Fall Picture Day is Monday!

School Name: Trix Academy

Picture Day Date: Monday, September 30

Picture Day ID: EVTD7ZMCW

Dear Parents,

Picture day forms will be handed out on Monday. We encourage parents to purchase picture packages online at the website listed below. Change will not be provided.

• Individual photos will be taken, and scholars will not be able to take group pictures.
• All payments and forms will be collected by the photographer on September 30.
• For online payment confirmation receipt must be provided.

All scholars will have their pictures taken. Scholars who purchase a picture package may wear their Sunday best. Scholars that do not purchase pictures must be in school uniform on that day.

Thank you!

https://lifetouch.com

Attention Scholars and Families!

School ID pictures for grades 5th -8th (Required) - Coming Soon

Dear Parents,

As part of our commitment to ensuring the safety of all our scholars, we kindly ask that you present a valid ID when picking up your child from school. This measure helps us verify identities and maintain a secure environment for everyone.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in keeping our students safe!

9/29 - Paris H.

9/30 - Ramon W.

10/3 - Dylan M.

10/4 - Morgan R.

10/5 - Javier H.

10/5 - Harlem F.

9/30 - Picture Day (See above for important information)

10/2 - Count Day

10/14 - PD Day (NO SCHOOL)

10/18 - End of Q1

10/25 - Report Card Day

10/29 - Harvest Fest (Accepting Donations for treats soon!)

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

Special Education

Kristie Walker, Teacher - k.walker@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

Atica Bell, Reading Interventionist - a.bell@mecc-academies.org

Teacher Intern

Paulasia Sims, Teacher Intern - p.sims@mecc-acacemies.org

Lynsey Thomas, Teacher Intern - l.thomas@mecc-academies.org

Support Staff

Brandon Daniel, Middle School Teacher Assistant - b.daniel@mecc-academies.org

Dominique Williams, Teacher Assistant, d.williams@mecc-academies.org

At Trix, all of our students are scholars. Our scholars learn robotics and coding; and they participate in daily enrichment courses in arts and humanities. Join us as we help to fuel our students’ dreams with: data driven instruction, brand new state- of-the art technology, and exceptional teachers who truly care about their success.

Website: http://trix.mecc-academies.org/
Location: 20045 Joann Avenue, Detroit, MI 48205, USA
Phone: 313.426.1020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrixAcademy