Trix Family Press
Week of July 30, 2023
Week of March 31, 2024
From the Principal's Desk
Principal Kionna's Weekly Word
Dear Trix Families,
Welcome Back to the Last Quarter
It is crazy how fast this school year has gone. It's the 4th quarter of the school year already. Scholars and teachers have worked so hard all year to make it to this point. We are so proud of the work that scholars have been doing inside and outside of the classroom.
As we look toward the finish line it is imperative for ALL scholars to attend school daily. The last quarter of the school year is pretty full. We have a number of end of the year assessments; MStep (the State test), NWEA (our local growth assessment), and MClass/BAS (our reading assessments). Missing days will hinder your scholars ability to be focused and do well on all assessments. In school daily, we are working to equip scholars with the proper tools to feel comfortable and be successful on all assessments.
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!!!
New Learning Platform: iXL
Just before break scholars were introduced to a new online learning platform. This platform is great for scholars to practice skills that they are deficient on. All scholars have access to practice on iXL both in school and at home. Please be on the lookout for iXL home access information to come home this week. Scholars may use computers, tablets, laptops, and even phones to practice on iXL from home.
As we head toward the finish line of this school year, ensuring that your scholar is actively engaged is crucial. Having them to complete 20-30 min per night on iXL would be a great way for you to assist us in keeping scholars engaged.
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
As this is the first week after a long break, we would like to reintroduce school wide expectations for this week. We will not have enrichment or Soaring Scholars this week. All activities will return next week.
With love,
Mrs. Kionna
PLA University for Trix Families
8th Grade Spotlight
Congratulations Capriece Gillespi !!!
We are so proud of Capriece Gillespi on being accepted to Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School!
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!
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break! We are approaching the last two months 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
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