Announcements for Friday, May 25, 2012 “A” Day

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Announcements for Friday, May 25, 2012

“A” Day

1. Library: All outgoing circulation for TCHS library materials will end on today, May 25th. If you want to hit the beach over the 4 day weekend with a good book, this is your opportunity! ALL library materials are due back in the library on Monday, June 4th. Have a great weekend and read something that interests you.

Repeat Announcements

2. Attention Juniors. Your senior class portraits will be taken June 4th, 5th, and 6th. Your appointment time posted by the main office and by the school store. Come to room A224 if you have any questions.

3. “An Evening of Unity and Cultural Diversity,” presented by the TCHS Dance Troupe and Step Team,6pm,Friday, June 1, 2012. Tickets $5 in advance, $7 at the door. See Ms. Walden for more information.

4. Seniors: A representative fromMercerCountyCollege will visit with seniors who are interested in attending MCCC and need more information on the programs offered and financial aid. It is not too late to look into a college/trade opportunity, but you need to attend this information session to find out more. Please come to the community room today at10am. See Ms. Rahman in the Guidance Office, Room A216 to confirm your attendance at the session

5. Yearbooks, Attention Seniors: 2012 Yearbooks are almost sold out! Only a limited amount of yearbooks remain. Price is $65 and will go up to $75 in June. Buy yours now in room A-224.

6. Attention Juniors: Interested in a summer job? The G9 Summer Program is hiring 6 current juniors to work as peer mentors for one month this summer. Pick up an application in room A-224.

7. Fortis Institute is sponsoring a Career Exploration at its post secondary education facility through a Field Study Trip onWednesday, May 31, 2012. Lunch will be provided. See Ms. Burks in E-124, if you are a graduating senior and interested in the careers of Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant, HVACR or Electrical Systems Technician.

8. Seniors: Please bring your college acceptance letters to the Guidance Department ASAP, room A216. In-house scholarships will be awarded to eligible students who submit their college acceptance letters in the Guidance department. Scholarships are available in the Guidance Department

9. Seniors: Please pick up scholarship applications at the Guidance Office, A216 or see your teachers.

10. JROTC: Cadets, we will all meet today right after school for drill practice. Attendance will be taken at3pm

11. Tutoring: Tutoring in math and language arts will be available from 3-4pm, Monday-Thursday, in the library. Please take advantage of this opportunity to get extra help.

12. Shout Outs

a. Mr. Kamua would like to send a big shout out to the Junior Class for a wonderful Junior Prom. You all looked marvelous.

13. Happy Birthday to Gerson Flores, Maria Gomez, Kaya Keese, Miguel Santiago, Sharlene Williamson, Ciaran Worthington

14. Sports Schedule:

05/25/12Friday Spring Track V Boys A TBA NJSIAA Sectional championship

05/26/12Saturday Spring Track V Boys A TBA NJSIAA Sectional championship

Thought for Today: Memorial Day message: “Freedom isn’t free.”

Announcements for Wednesday, May 23, 2012 “A” Day

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1.    Senior Class Trip: Seniors going on the class trip must attend a brief meeting right after school on Thursday, May 24th in Room A-24. You will be getting your permission slips and contract.

2.    Little Iveys: Good Morning girls who are interested in the Little Iveys Sorority Program
a.     Are you interested in being surrounded by peers who can inspire you to move forward in your academic careers?
b.    Do you want to learn how to become more confident and master the skills to concentrate more on tasks?
c.     Are you someone who wants to learn how to apply to college and how to make responsible decisions regarding your finances?
d.    More importantly, are you a female student who excels in high school and would like to have guidance from someone who has authentic experience in collegiate affairs?
e.     If this is you, then come down and meet with Ms. Omowale in the auditorium at 2pm.

Repeat Announcements

3.    Attention Juniors. Your senior class portraits will be taken June 4th, 5th, and 6th. Your appointment time posted by the main office and by the school store. Come to room A224 if you have any questions.

4.    “An Evening of Unity and Cultural Diversity,” presented by the TCHS Dance Troupe and Step Team, 6pm, Friday, June 1, 2012.  Tickets $5 in advance, $7 at the door.  See Ms. Walden for more information.

5.    Seniors:  A representative from Mercer County College will visit with seniors who are interested in attending MCCC and need more information on the programs offered and financial aid.  It is not too late to look into a college/trade opportunity, but you need to attend this information session to find out more.  Please come to the community room on Friday, May 25th, 2012 at 10am.  See Ms. Rahman in the Guidance Office, Room A216 to confirm your attendance at the session

6.    Yearbooks, Attention Seniors: 2012 Yearbooks are almost sold out! Only a limited amount of yearbooks remain. Price is $65 and will go up to $75 in June. Buy yours now in room A-224.

7.    ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS! Freshman, Sophomores, and Seniors can now purchase tickets for the junior prom with or without a junior date. Brom or Junior Prom will be on Thursday, May 24th from 7pm to 12am at Infinity Night Lounge. Tickets are on sale now in Ms. Rogers’ room, C103, for $30. Outside guests pay $35.

8.    Attention Juniors: Interested in a summer job? The G9 Summer Program is hiring 6 current juniors to work as peer mentors for one month this summer. Pick up an application in room A-224.

9.    Fortis Institute is sponsoring a Career Exploration at its post secondary education facility through a Field Study Trip on Wednesday, May 31, 2012.  Lunch will be provided.  See Ms. Burks in E-124, if you are a graduating senior and interested in the careers of Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant, HVACR or Electrical Systems Technician.

10.                       Seniors:  Please bring your college acceptance letters to the Guidance Department ASAP, room A216.  In-house scholarships will be awarded to eligible students who submit their college acceptance letters in the Guidance department.  Scholarships are available in the Guidance Department

11.                       Seniors: Please pick up scholarship applications at the Guidance Office, A216 or see your teachers.

12.                       JROTC:  Exhibition practice today right after school.  Officers and NCOs will meet this Thursday at 3:30pm.  We will be taking pictures if all cadets (1st and 2nd semester).  Report to JROTC this Thursday at 3pm.  Be on time.  Mandatory battalion formation Thursday, 3pm.  Be on time.

13.                       Tutoring:  Tutoring in math and language arts will be available from 3-4pm, Monday-Thursday, in the library.  Please take advantage of this opportunity to get extra help.

14.                       Shout Outs
a.     A shout out to all math teachers from Mr. Kamau.  For all your patience and hard work this year!  The math scores are improving and it is all because of your efforts!!
b.    Happy Birthday to Elfego Escobar-Orellana, Sergio Irene, Jhaneile Jackson, Andy Montenegro, and Jonathan Soto

15.           Sports Schedule: None scheduled

What’s Good TCHS – Episode 6

After some unfortunately technical difficulties, Episode 6 of “What’s Good TCHS” is finally up!

Principal Maurice is transforming TCHS

TRENTON – Marc Maurice was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, then attended grade school in Montclair, high school in Montreal and college at Seton Hall University.

But his path to Trenton Central High School isn’t what’s important to city leaders and residents. What matters is he’s the principal now, and he’s working hard to make the school a better place to learn.

“I do not know where Mr. Maurice comes from, but he has made significant changes in the behavior of the students. He asked for help from our organization and we are providing it,” said Cameron Hunt, president of Trenton Council of Civic Associations.

Maurice, 56, has become known for his leadership skills and perseverance in the nearly two years he’s been principal of more than 1,900 Trenton High students.

“Mr. Maurice is a man with big ideas to improve Trenton schools. When a student’s family is in need of help he goes directly to the Board of Education to make their voices heard,” said Waldemar Ronquillo, a former board member.

Maurice has been a school administrator in Trenton for nearly 12 years, with previous stints as principal at Holland Middle School and Franklin Elementary School.

He firmly believes all communities are entitled to a nurturing school, where all members of the school family work diligently to address the needs of students. He has always tried to rally the community to inspire people to improve the schools.

“I’m working with teachers, parents and community members in order to transform the culture and academic practices of the high school,” Maurice said. It is not unusual to find Maurice meeting with community and religious leaders to talk about finding ways to combat the social problems common in urban school districts.

One of his goals has been to create a safe learning environment. He has met with the parents of consistently unruly students, and some have been placed in alternative programs.

Trenton, like other cities, lags behind other districts in student test scores. But Maurice noted an improvement in the language arts segment of the school’s HSPA scores, and he is working toward showing even more improvement in all areas.

Maurice is planning a summer program as well as a new schedule for incoming ninth graders. The new curriculum consists of a block and a half of math and language arts classes. Students will no longer select electives until their sophomore year, ensuring they stay on track for graduation.

Maurice said he also has been “working to find ways to promote student success. To that end we have been working closer with teachers on strategies they can use to individualize instruction and making them more sensitive to student needs creating a climate that is conducive to learning.”

But it’s not all work for the principal. Maurice enjoys playing tennis and soccer and his favorite baseball team is the Phillies; he speaks French, Creole and Spanish, and currently lives in Burlington with his wife, Jill, and their four children.

TCHS Weekly Bulletin

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Monday, April 23, 2012-A-Day

Faculty Meeting, Auditorium, 3:05pm

Tutoring in Math and Language Arts, 3-4pm, Library

Job Readiness Program, 3-5pm, A145

Princeton PUPP, 3-5pm, A133 and B203

Free Breakfast Menu:  Assorted Cereal Bars

Lunch Room Menu:  Chicken Patty

Tuesday, April 24, 2012-B Day

TEA Meeting, Auditorium, 3:15pm

ING Financial Representative, Main Lobby

Tutoring in Math and Language Arts, 3-4pm, Library

Tutoring Job Readiness Program, 3-5pm, A145

Free Breakfast Menu:  Biscuit Sandwich

Lunch Room Menu:  Turkey Hot Dog

Wednesday, April 25, 2012-A Day

Tutoring in Math and Language Arts, 3-4pm, Library

ACE Mentor Meeting, 3-5pm. F154

Young Men’s Leadership Academy Meeting, 3:05pm, Auditorium

Leaders of Tomorrow Program, 3:05pm, Community Room

Free Breakfast Menu:  Cinnamon Glazed Pancakes

Lunch Room Menu:  Chicken Parmesan

Thursday, April 26, 2012-B Day

Staff CTE Training, 3:15-4:45pm, F154

SBYS Program, Community Room, 9am-12pm

Tutoring in Math and Language Arts, 3-4pm, Library

Princeton PUPP, 3-5pm, A110

Free Breakfast Menu: Turkey Sausage and Cheese

Lunch Room Menu: Twin Tacos

Friday, April 27, 2012-A Day

Stand Against Racism Program, Time and Locations, TBA

JROTC Military Ball, Nat’l Guard Armory, Lawrenceville, NJ 6:30pm

Bus Ticket Distribution, Cafeteria, All Lunches

Prep Program 3-5pm, A145

Free Breakfast Menu: Morning Mix-ups

Lunch Room Menu: Rich’s Pizza Slice 

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Senior Prom, Adventure Aquarium, Camden, NJ, 7pm-12am

 

Field Trips

April 28, 2012

JROTC Raider Competition

Major Irvin

Fort Dix,  NJ

 Coming Attractions

May 4, TCHS Alumni Senior Citizens Sports Night

May 9, 10, 11, and 16, AP Testing

May 24, Junior Class Formal

June, 2012, The First Ever Trenton High Film and Media Festival

 Tutoring/Support Group Meetings

What	When	Where
Math and Language Arts Tutors	Mon-Thurs, 3-4pm	Library
College Prep Tutoring	Fridays 3-5pm	A145
Project S.W.A.G.	TBA	TBA
SBYSP It’s All About Me Self Image and Sexual Health	Mondays, 3-4pm	F121
SBYSP PLP Teen Parent Education	Tuesdays, 3-4pm	F121
SBYSP Fathers at Trenton High Earning Respect	TBA	TBA
SBYSP Pregnancy 101	TBA	TBA
SBYSP Refugee/International Student Support Group	3d Week of each month	TBA
SBYSP Grief and Los Support Group	Tuesdays, Rotating Blocks	E124
SBYSP G9 Follow up	3d Week of each month	TBA
SBYSP Brothas United-Male Life Skills	Wednesdays, 3-4pm	F121
SBYSP SANKOFA Conflict Resolution	TBA	TBA

Club Corner

NAME OF CLUB	ADVISOR	ROOM	DAYS	TIME
Student Government	Mr. Pyper	B208	TBA	TBA
Senior Class Meeting	Ms. Ruggiano	A24	Tuesdays	3:05
Junior Class Meeting	Ms. Rogers	C103	Mondays	3:15
Sophomore Class Meeting	Ms. Riley-Coleman	E129A	Wednesdays	3:15
Freshman Class Meeting	Ms. Verdini	B201	Tuesday	3:05
Dance Team/Step Team	Ms. Walden	Dance Studio	Thursday	3-5pm
Debate Team	Mr. Cirillo/Ms. Bristow	B121	Wednesdays	3:10
Drama Club	Ms. Wyatt	TBA	TBA	TBA
Environmental Club	Ms. Molnar-Port	TBA	TBA	TBA
Galloping Gourmet Club	Mr. Pollock	D105	Tuesdays	3:05
Gay/Straight Alliance	Ms. Corvino	A210	Wednesdays	8am
International Club	Mr. Gedeon	A102	Wednesday	3-5pm
National Honor Society	Ms. Mulcahey	TBA	TBA	TBA
Science Bowl	Ms. Molnar-Port	TBA	TBA	TBA
TCHS on the Web	Mr. Alvarado	TBA	TBA	TBA
Interact Volunteer Club	Mr. Yaris	C130	Friday	3pm
Yearbook Club	Mr. Scozzari	A224	Tues/Thurs	3pm
HiTops-LHEEP Program	Ms. Miranda	A144	Wednesdays	3pm
DECA	Ms. Malach/Mr. Truppo	A207	Thursdays	3-4pm
FBLA	Mr. Gedeon/Mr. Lieberman	A102	Friday	3-5pm
Skills USA	Ms. Tandy/Mr. Cipolloni	TBA	TBA	TBA
Boys and Girls Club Job Readiness Program	Ms. Burks	A145	Mondays	3-5pm
ACE Mentor Program	Ms. Burks	F154	Wednesdays	3-5pm
Swim Club	Coach Purvis	Pool	Tues and Thurs	3:15-4:30pm
Futuro Program	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Drill Team	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Raider Team	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Color Guard	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Academic Team	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Cadet Challenge Team	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
Art/Photo Club	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
Bible Club	Mr. Hopson	D55	Thursdays	3-4pm

Sports Schedule:

04/23/12 Monday Baseball V Boys H 4:00PM Notre Dame

04/23/12 Monday Baseball JV Boys H 4:00PM Notre Dame

04/23/12 Monday Softball V Girls H 4:00PM Notre Dame

04/23/12 Monday Softball JV Girls H 4:00PM Notre Dame

04/23/12 Monday Tennis V Boys H 4:00PM Lawrence

04/23/12 Monday Spring Track V Boys A 4:00PM WWPS

04/23/12 Monday Spring Track V Girls A 4:00PM WWPS

04/24/12 Tuesday Golf V Boys/Girls A 3:00PM Ewing Mountain View 6:00PM

04/25/12 Wednesday Golf V Boys/Girls A 3:00PM Allentown Princeton Country

04/25/12 Wednesday Baseball V Boys A 4:00PM Allentown

04/25/12 Wednesday Baseball JV Boys A 4:00PM Allentown

04/25/12 Wednesday Softball V Girls A 4:00PM Allentown

04/25/12 Wednesday Softball JV Girls A 4:00PM Allentown

04/25/12 Wednesday Tennis V Boys A 4:00PM WWPN

04/26/12 Thursday Softball V Girls H TBA MCT

04/26/12 Thursday Spring Track V Boys A 9:00AM Penn Relays

04/26/12 Thursday Spring Track V Girls A 9:00AM PENNS RELAY

04/26/12 Thursday Golf V Boys A 3:00PM Hightstown PEDDIE 6:00PM

04/27/12 Friday Spring Track V Boys A 9:00AM PENN RELAY

04/27/12 Friday Spring Track V Girls A 9:00AM PENNS RELAY

04/27/12 Friday Baseball V Boys H 4:00PM Hightstown

04/27/12 Friday Baseball JV Boys H 4:00PM Hightstown

04/27/12 Friday Softball V Girls H 4:00PM Hightstown

04/27/12 Friday Softball JV Girls H 4:00PM Hightstown

04/27/12 Friday Tennis V Boys A 4:00PM Nottingham/Hopewell

04/28/12 Saturday Spring Track V Boys A 7:00AM PENN RELAYS

04/28/12 Saturday Spring Track V Girls A 7:00AM PENNS RELAY

Kudos Corner

Kudos to Security Office Cordona and Ms. Cullum as Employees of the

Month for March, 2012

Kudos to Ms. Maureen Quinn, Science Fair Students, and Mentors for the

Science Fair Celebration on Tuesday

 

 

What’s Good TCHS – New Episodes

TCHS Tornado Weekly Bulletin – Week of April 2, 2012

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Monday, April 2, 2012-B-Day

Special Student Anti-violence Program, 2pm, Football Field

Faculty Meeting, 3:05pm, Auditorium

Tutoring in Math and Language Arts, 3-4pm, Library

Job Readiness Program, 3-5pm, A145

Princeton PUPP, 3-5pm, A133 and B203

Free Breakfast Menu:  TBA, Lunch Room Menu:  TBA

 

Tuesday, April 3, 2012-A Day

Mid-term Exams, Blocks 1 and 3, Regular Bell Schedule

AXA Equitable Financial Representative 11:30-1:30, Main Foyer

Tutoring in Math and Language Arts, 3-4pm, Library

Job Readiness Program, 3-5pm, A145

Free Breakfast Menu:  TBA, Lunch Room Menu:  TBA

 

Wednesday, April 4, 2012-B Day

Mid-term Exams 2 and 4, Regular Bell Schedule

Mentors Program, 8:30-3:30, Community Room

PUPP Interviews 9am-1pm, F154

Tutoring in Math and Language Arts, 3-4pm, Library

ACE Mentor Meeting, 3-5pm. F154

Young Men’s Leadership Academy Meeting, 3:05pm, Auditorium

Leaders of Tomorrow Program, 3:05pm, Community Room

Free Breakfast Menu:  TBA Lunch Room Menu:  TBA

 

Thursday, April 5, 2012-A Day

End of 3^rd Marking Period

School Leadership Council Meeting 5-7pm, A104

Tutoring in Math and Language Arts, 3-4pm, Library

Princeton PUPP, 3-5pm, A110

Free Breakfast Menu: TBA Lunch Room Menu: TBA

 

Friday, April 6, 2012-Good Friday

No School

Field Trips

4-Apr-12	NJ Cosmetology Licensing Exam	Ms. Tandy/Ms. Brades	Hamilton, NJ
4-Apr-12	ACE Mentor Trip	Mary Burks	New York, NY
5-Apr-12	Junior Achievement Trip	Mary Burks	Grant School

Staff Travel:

April 2-3, 2012

Ms. Corvino and Mr. Pollock

TBA

Math in CTE Workshop

 

Coming Attractions

April 18, National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

April 27, JROTC Military Ball

April 28, Senior Prom

May 4, Junior Class Formal

May 4-5, TCHS Alumni Senior Citizens Sports Night

June, 2012, The First Ever Trenton High Film and Media Festival

 

Tutoring/Support Group Meetings

What	When	Where
Math and Language Arts Tutors	Mon-Thurs, 3-4pm	Library
College Prep Tutoring	Fridays 3-5pm	A145
Project S.W.A.G.	TBA	TBA
SBYSP It’s All About Me Self Image and Sexual Health	Mondays, 3-4pm	F121
SBYSP PLP Teen Parent Education	Tuesdays, 3-4pm	F121
SBYSP Fathers at Trenton High Earning Respect	TBA	TBA
SBYSP Pregnancy 101	TBA	TBA
SBYSP Refugee/International Student Support Group	3d Week of each month	TBA
SBYSP Grief and Los Support Group	Tuesdays, Rotating Blocks	E124
SBYSP G9 Follow up	3d Week of each month	TBA
SBYSP Brothas United-Male Life Skills	Wednesdays, 3-4pm	F121
SBYSP SANKOFA Conflict Resolution	TBA	TBA

 

Club Corner

NAME OF CLUB	ADVISOR	ROOM	DAYS	TIME
Student Government	Mr. Pyper	B208	TBA	TBA
Senior Class Meeting	Ms. Ruggiano	A24	Tuesdays	3:05
Junior Class Meeting	Ms. Rogers	C103	Mondays	3:15
Sophomore Class Meeting	Ms. Riley-Coleman	E129A	Wednesdays	3:15
Freshman Class Meeting	Ms. Verdini	B201	Tuesday	3:05
Dance Team/Step Team	Ms. Walden	Dance Studio	Thursday	3-5pm
Debate Team	Mr. Cirillo/Ms. Bristow	B121	Wednesdays	3:10
Drama Club	Ms. Wyatt	TBA	TBA	TBA
Environmental Club	Ms. Molnar-Port	TBA	TBA	TBA
Galloping Gourmet Club	Mr. Pollock	D105	Tuesdays	3:05
Gay/Straight Alliance	Ms. Corvino	A210	Wednesdays	8am
International Club	Mr. Gedeon	A102	Wednesday	3-5pm
National Honor Society	Ms. Mulcahey	TBA	TBA	TBA
Science Bowl	Ms. Molnar-Port	TBA	TBA	TBA
TCHS on the Web	Mr. Alvarado	TBA	TBA	TBA
Interact Volunteer Club	Mr. Yaris	C130	Friday	3pm
Yearbook Club	Mr. Scozzari	A224	Tues/Thurs	3pm
HiTops-LHEEP Program	Ms. Miranda	A144	Wednesdays	3pm
DECA	Ms. Malach/Mr. Truppo	TBA	TBA	TBA
FBLA	Mr. Gedeon/Mr. Lieberman	A102	Friday	3-5pm
Skills USA	Ms. Tandy/Mr. Cipolloni	TBA	TBA	TBA
Boys and Girls Club Job Readiness Program	Ms. Burks	A145	Mondays	3-5pm
ACE Mentor Program	Ms. Burks	F154	Wednesdays	3-5pm
Swim Club	Coach Purvis	Pool	Tues and Thurs	3:15-4:30pm
Futuro Program	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Drill Team	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Raider Team	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Color Guard	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Academic Team	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
JROTC Cadet Challenge Team	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA
Art/Photo Club	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA

 

Sports Schedule: TBA

 

Kudos Corner

Congratulations to the Student of the Month Winners for the Month of February:

• 9^th Grade: Mikel Sharp, Boris Vincente de Leon, Ilsi Divas, Anthony Daly
• 10^th  grade Erik Lime
• 11^th  Grade Erick Acevado
• 12^th  Grade Marie Deravil

Congratulations to the following students for winning the Rose and Louis H. Linowitz Charitable Foundation and City Arts award: For

• Citizenship – First place went to Brielle Gist, second place to Raamiah Bethea, third place went to Shadura Lee and fourth went to Jayah Feliciano
• The first place Music award went to Jacquenide Deravil
• For Visual Arts – First place went to Chaliea Tarr, second to Shai Polacio, third place went to Porsche Carmichael and fourth went to Jia Mahmood.
• First place winners received $2500, Second place was $1500 and third place received $1000

Thought for the Week:

“Don’t dream up thousands of reasons why you can’t do what you want to; find one reason why you can.”  Unknown

 

 

What’s Good Trenton High – Episodes 3 and 4

 

My Word My Power – Episodes 1 and 2

 

 

 

Senior Sports Night 2012