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Week of May 26, 2024
From the Principal's Desk
Principal Kionna's Weekly Word
Dear Trix Families,
Lot's of Fun to Come
We only have 2 weeks left of this school year, and we have a lot of fun activities planned for scholars. Scholars need to be present each day to take part in the upcoming events.
Upcoming:
May 31st: Huge Incentive field trip for scholars who made their goals
June 3rd: Kindergarten Dance
June 3rd: Choir and Dance Recital and Talent Show
June 4th: All School Field Day Field Trip
June 6th: Kindergarten and 8th Grade Graduation and 5th Grade Clap-up
OUTDOOR DISMISSAL Starting This Week
Kindergarten -1st grade - Will exit out of door 2
Middle school - Will exit out of the gym, door 7
2nd grade - 5th grade - Will exit out of door 6
All of these doors are on the same side of the building. We will not be exiting out of the main door near the main office.
End of the Year Incentive Field Trip
Scholars have an opportunity to earn their way to an amazing end of year field trip. Scholars had three chances to earn a spot:
- Have 90% or better daily attendance (from the beginning of the year)
- Have earned at least 1400 or more LiveSchool points for the entire school year
- Meet both their NWEA reading AND math goals (All teachers have shared goals with the scholars)
All scholars that are invited on these field trips have received their permission slips. These permission slips are due by Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Failure to return the permission slip by the designated due date will result in scholars missing out on their opportunity to attend. Permission slips and accompanying documents must be filled out completely.
There are NO spots for additional family members to attend. Additional chaperones have been identified, and we do not have any additional spots for chaperones. Both field trips will have more than enough adults attending to monitor and keep scholars safe.
Important Information for Trix Families: PLA University
If you missed the PLA University informational last week, you will have an opportunity to take part in a second informational session on May 9, 2024 at 4 pm. Please be on the lookout for the flyer.
All family members of Trix Academy scholars have the opportunity to take part in PLA University.
What is PLA University:
PLA University , free workforce development program, provides an excellent opportunity for adults 18 and up to increase their salaries, start new careers and build brighter futures for their families. This program is FREE to any family member of PLA network scholars and can serve as an excellent enrollment and retention feature!
PLA University Career Pathways include (*Program offerings vary by location):
- Agriculture (9 Careers*) (Agricultural Mechanic, Veterinarian Technician, Veterinarian Assistant, etc.)
- Advanced Manufacturing (7 Careers*) (Material Handling, Quality Assurance and Control, RV or Diesel Technician, etc.)
- Building & Construction (12 Careers*) (Heavy Equipment Operator, Electrical Technician, HVAC Technician, Welding Specialist, etc.)
- Business & IT Services (15 Careers*) (Help Desk Technician, Software Developer, Cyber Security Analyst, etc.)
- Healthcare and Life Sciences (19 Careers*) (Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, etc.)
- Transportation & Logistics (8 Careers)* (Commercial Drivers Licenses CDL-A and CDL-B, Freight Broker/Manager, etc.)
- Entrepreneurship (Infinite*) (Start your own business)
- Other Career Pathway*
Our doors are open to all family members of any PLA Network School and we are asking for your help to share this amazing opportunity with your school family!
More information in the link below!!!
Attendance
In addition to our academic focus, we will be focusing heavily on attendance of all scholars. In order for us to prepare scholars for their futures, they have to be in school everyday.
Please be sure that your scholar is in attendance Monday through Friday to be eligible for the weekly incentive. See details below. We have had 3 families win $50 gift gas gift card so far, you could be next!
We have awarded 5 families with $50 gift cards!!! Be sure to send your scholar to school everyday and you could be next
Enrichment and Soaring Scholars
Enrichment and Soaring Scholars have ended. Only choir is practicing for the recital on Tuesday this week.
Sports - Track
Track practice in underway. If your scholar made the track team they must complete the registration and submit an updated physical form stamped from the doctor. Please contact Mr. Allen, Ms. Gordon or Ms. Owens for more information.
With love,
Mrs. Kionna
Trix Incentive Field Trips
We are so excited to be taking nearly 200 of our wonderful scholars on two magnificent field trips THIS WEEK!
On Friday, Kindergarten through 3rd grade scholars (who received field trip permission slips) will be attending Lego Land and the Sea World Aquarium. Scholars will leave the building at 9 am. They will be provided a bag lunch at when they arrive then go into the venues.
Fourth grade through 8th grade scholars (who received field trip permission slips) will be attending Cedar Point. Scholars must be at present at the school by 7:45 am. We will open the doors at 7:30 am for those who arrive early. The bus will leave Trix Academy by 8 am. If scholars are late, they will miss the trip.
We DO NOT have any additional space for parents or other family members to attend. We have strategically planned to ensure that we have more than enough adults to chaperone these trop field trips.
The will still be open for the scholars who are not attending.
PLA University for Trix Families
8th Grade Spotlight
8th Grade Graduation
The 8th grade graduation will take place on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Kindergarten Spotlight
Our littlest scholars are being promoted to 1st grade, and we have a few things in store.
Summer Advantage Informational
Trix Attendance Incentive Competition
Re-Enrollment Time is Here
Ms. Orpe's Curriculum Corner
Assistant Principal
Hello Trix Academy Families, Many of our scholars are improving in math. But, to really accelerate their learning, they could use more practice. Another great resource for families is Khan Academy. Khan Academy is a free site that helps create practice activities for scholars. The website is https://www.khanacademy.org/signup and you can select the parent account to start. It will walk you through creating activities for your scholar so they can practice and build their skills. Check it out and let us know how it is going. Thank you!
Karen Orpe Assistant Principal, Trix Academy k.orpe@mecc-academies.org (313) 426-1020
Curriculum Resources
K-8 Eureka Math Family Resources
K-5 Into Reading Overview
6-8 Into Literature Overview
Overview K-4 Foss Science
Overview 5-8 Amplify Science
Family Resources 6-8 MAISA Social Studies Overview
K-6 Studies Weekly Social Studies Overview
Ms. Hayes's Culture Column
Dean of Culture
Hello Trix Families,
Hello Families!
We are approaching the last month of school and we want to make sure that all of our scholars finish strong.
Just a reminder to make sure that all scholars are in attendance each and everyday on time. Scholars will begin testing soon and this is vitally important for testing, so that attendance does not affect testing.
Thanks to those parents who have made improvements on attendance for their child(ren). By getting them to school daily, you are showing that education matters.
Ms. Hayes
Ms. Smith's Operational Rundown
Operations Manager
Hello Trix Families,
Attendance - Please Report Student Attendance
Please report your child's absence to the Front School office at (313) 426-1020 any time your child will not be in school.
Building Operations Hours 8am - 4pm
Breakfast Hours 7:45 am - 8:05 am
Change of Address or Cell phone Number
If you have a recently changed of address or cell number, please notify the front office. All visitors must check in at the front office and enter through the main door (Door 1).
ARRIVAL
Scholars may enter the main entrance of the building at 7:30 am (for cold days) each morning. Scholars will enter the building and wait in the lunchroom with the supervision of a Trix Staff member. Breakfast will begin at this time. Our instructional day begins at 8:05. We will have a building wide morning meeting each morning during breakfast, then scholars will move immediately to their classroom instruction starting promptly at 8:20 am.
DISMISSAL
Dismissal starts at 3:30 pm. Early pick-ups hinder your scholar’s academic progression because they will miss important instruction.
Scholars will be released to the parents in the pick-up line at 3:30 pm. Walkers will be released at 3:30 pm.
Upcoming Events at Trix Academy
Dates to Remember
Sports - Track Information
Scholars wishing to tryout for track should have received a track permission slip.
Communities for 8th Grade Scholars
Staff Email Addresses
Leadership
Kionna Williams, Principal - k.williams@mecc-academies.org
Karen Orpe, Assistant Principal - k.orpe@mecc-academies.org
Elizabeth Van Hoesen, Academic Leader in Residence - evanhoesen@phalenacademies.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
Dominique Williams, Office Manager - d.williams@mecc-academies.org
Special Education
Rene Cadogan, Lead Sped Teacher - r.cadogan@mecc-academies.org
Kindergarten
Charlene Long, Teacher - c.long@mecc-academies.org
First Grade
Tiara Owens, Teacher - t.owens@mecc-academies.org
Lisa Myers Teacher - l.myers@mecc-academies.orgSecond Grade
Alicia Fluker, Teacher - a.fluker@mecc-academies.org
Lynsey Thomas, Teacher - l.thomas@mecc-academies.org
Third Grade
Stephanie Stamas, Teacher - s.stamas@mecc-academies.org
Fourth Grade
Chelsea Henry, Teacher - c.henry@mecc-academies.org
5th Grade
ShRonda Allen, Teacher - s.allen@mecc-academies.org
6th through 8th Grades (Middle School)
LaTesha Gordon, ELA Teacher - l.gordon@mecc-academies.org
Steven Orellana, Teacher, Social Studies - s.orellana@mecc-academies.org
Lashanette Millier, Teacher, Science - l.miller@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, Teacher Assistant/Reading Interventionist - a.bell@mecc-academies.org
Math Intervention
Paulasia Sims, Math Interventionist - p.sims@mecc-acacemies.org
Ayanna Williams, Math Interventionist - a.williams@mecc-academies.org
Support Staff
Brandon Daniel, Middle School Teacher Assistant - b.daniel@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