Chapel Reminders

Hello, Second Grade Families! We wanted to share a bit of information regarding Community Chapel this Friday and in the coming weeks. Because we are getting into the swing of school and learning/relearning routines, we would like to be sure we sit as a class during Chapel. Of course, we welcome you to join us in the gym on Friday at 8:00AM for Chapel, but ask that you please sit separately from your children. Second Grade students sit on the gym floor, around mid-court. We look forward to our first Community Chapel and hope to see you there!

Welcome to Second Grade!

Welcome to second grade! Miss McAlister and I are so excited to meet you next week. We have been working hard to get everything ready for you and we can’t wait for school to start!

Before our year officially begins, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. This is my sixth year teaching at Trinity and marks my second year teaching second grade. You will hear a lot about my family, especially my two children who both graduated from and loved Trinity. I look forward to learning about your family too!

I feel truly blessed that Miss McAlister will be your other teacher. This year is her third year as a much beloved member of the second grade team and the second year that we have been teaching together. In her spare time, Miss McAlister enjoys running, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She has many stories to share with you from her summer adventures in Tanzania.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest second grade Wildcats, Geoffrey Eloge and his parents Sara and Geoff  and Ned Warren and his parents Kathleen and Edward. Geoffrey is in our class, and I know you will join us in greeting him and showing Geoffrey why Trinity is such a special place!

On the first day of school, please bring these 4 things: your Noticing Book, a favorite picture book, the completed “Hopes and Dreams” form from your parents, and a healthy snack. If you are interested, the Dining Hall will offer free lunch for all students during the first week of school!

Here are a few other reminders:

• Wildcat Round-Up is a drop-in event on Monday, August 15 from 11:30-1:00 pm or 4:30-6:00 pm. Students will have a chance to meet their teachers, see their classroom, and visit with friends. Parents are expected to stay with their children at this event.
• The first day of school is Tuesday, August 16. Our classroom doors open every morning at 7:45am, but students may be dropped off as early as 7:15 am for morning care. School starts promptly at 8:00am and pickup is at 3:20pm.
• If your child is planning to go to Trinity Extended Day (TED), please make arrangements with the TED Director, Temekia Morton (tmorton@tescharlotte.org) and let us know as well.
• Lower School Back-to-School Night is Thursday August 25, from 6:00-8:30 (child care provided through TED). K-2 parents will meet in classrooms from 6:00-7:00, all K-5 parents will meet in the Dickson Dining Hall from 7:00-7:30, and 3-5 parents will meet in classroom from 7:30-8:30.
• The 1st and 2nd Grade Parent Coffee is Tuesday August 30,  from 8:00-9:15 in the Cotter Commons. At this event, you will hear more from the Lower School Administrative team about grade-specific curriculum, developmental benchmarks, and more!

Parents, please feel free to contact us throughout the year via email: cdufresne@tescharlotte.org and

mkmcalister@tescharlotte.org. We can’t wait to start the year!