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Week of March 17, 2024
From the Principal's Desk
Principal Kionna's Weekly Word
Dear Trix Families,
March is National Reading Month
This week we will have our reading carnival (for all scholars and their families) and spirit week (for grades K-5). Middle school will have to sit this spirit week out.
Reading Spirit Week (Grades K-5)
3/18: "Readers never stop dreaming!" - wear your pajamas and get cozy while you read
3/19: Book Character Day - Dress up as your favorite book character out of any book
3/20: "Powerful Word Day" - Wear clothing with a positive message on it. No inappropriate language or words!
3/21: Wear TieDye or your favorite color to show how reading brings color to our life!
3/22: PD Day: No school for scholars
Re-Enrollment Time
If you have not had the opportunity to reserve your scholar's spot for next year please be sure to click the Re-enrollment link below. If you need some assistance please be sure to reach out the Student Enrollment Coordinator, Tyresha Robinson or the front office assistant, Ms. C. Robinson
Important Information for Trix Families: PLA University
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!!!
Academic Focus
We have a full 5 weeks until we start our end of the year assessment period. So we are doubling down on our academic focuses for this year. Please be sure to ask you scholars about the things they are working on in their classes.
- Focusing on math facts - trivia, flashcards, games and competitions
- Focusing on academic vocabulary - those words that scholars see on assessments like NWEA and MStep
- Focusing on spending more time completing Zearn lessons - the computer program that is directly connected to the math curriculum, Eureka Math
- Focusing on spending more time completing MyPath lessons - the computer program that is directly connected to NWEA which provides practice on reading and language skills
- Focusing on using R.A.C.E to answer all questions - R.A.C.E stands for: Restate the question, Answer the Question, Cite your evidence, and Explain your answer.
All of these focuses are things that you can do with your scholar(s) at home. Please reach out to your child's teacher for more information.
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 will take place as normal this week.
With love,
Mrs. Kionna
PLA University for Trix Families
Reading Carnival
Reading Carnival
Thursday, Mar 21, 2024, 04:00 PM
Trix Academy, Joann Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA
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
Academic Leader in Residence - Instructional Specialist Updates
Ms. Hayes's Culture Column
Dean of Culture
Hello Trix Families,
Birthday Celebrations
Parents, just a reminder that all scholar birthday celebrations are held on Friday's only, once a month. Please coordinate with the teacher to determine which Friday of the month will birthday celebrations take place on.
Parent Visits
Parents please know and understand that we gladly welcome and appreciate all of the support you give us. We are also responsible for providing a safe and nurturing learning for all scholars along with not interrupting instructional time. Every minute of scholar learning is important and we value that..
When you need to speak with a teacher regarding your child(ren), please make sure you call the office and leave a message for the teacher to contact you. Some of you may already have teacher phone numbers, you can reach out to them that way.
If you need to visit a classroom, you must sign-in in the office first and receive approval from an administrator before going to the classroom, in which you will be escorted to. Parents are not allowed to go directly to the classrooms. If there is an issue that you would like to address immediately, please see or ask Ms. Hayes for assistance.
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).
Count Day Coming soon!
February 14, 2024
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
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
Deven Deleston, Teacher, Math - d.deleston@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