Dear Parents,

Holidays come and go, time marches on – do we truly celebrate the specialness of each day?  Do we count down the days as the children do in anticipation of Jesus’ birthday and the arrival of the big man in red?

Sunday marks the beginning of Advent.  A time of preparation and waiting.  How do we prepare ourselves for a miracle?   Christ’s birth so long ago in a stable so meek brings to mind humble beginnings.  How often do we find ourselves in situations where we are not quite sure how things will turn out?  Mary and Joseph were tired and desperately searching for a room.  The inns were full that night and they had to settle for a soft bed of hay.  I’m not sure if there was any complaining or grumbling going on between the two of them – I somehow doubt it.  A sense of something bigger than both of them had filled their hearts.  They prepared, they waited, they believed.

As we begin this Advent season may we follow the example set forth by Mary and Joseph as they welcomed Jesus in a much unexpected way.  Let us keep an open mind and heart.  Let us be open to surprises and even miracles as we prepare, wait and believe.

May you have the gift of faith, the blessings of hope and the peace of His love at Christmas and always,


Mrs. Reap


 

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is located on a beautiful 64-acre wooded campus in Hamilton, New Jersey serving 250 students in PreK-8. The administration, faculty and parents work together to create an environment that leads children to develop academic, spiritual and social responsibilities. TCPA students show concern and respect by reaching out to serve others in peace, justice and love.

Come learn why the TCPA Lower School is a place where students...
Believe, Dream, and Succeed!

Visit our Classrooms to see firsthand all of the exciting things that are happening in the Lower School.  For registration information please call, Mrs. Danser, 609-586-5888 ext. 141, or click here.

2023 Walk for Education a huge success!  This year's annual Walk for Education raised over $7000 by the Upper and Lower School.  Special credit is extended to Mrs. Marrosu's 4th graders who raised over $1000. 5 classes earned a dress down day with over $500 in contributions.  Thanks TCPA for supporting Catholic education! 

TCPA Runs at CYO Cross Country Meet - Several of our students placed in the recent CYO Cross Country Meet held at Mercer County Park, October 14.  Congratulations to the following runners who placed in the top 3:  Constantina Toe, 2nd place Girls JV, Javier Batres, 1st place Boys JV,  Constantine Toe, 1st place Boys Varsity and Bryan Herrera, 2nd place Boys Varsity.  Special appreciation to Coach Haneman, Coach Elliott and Coach Rhodes for preparing our students for the race!

Student Council 23/24 - Congratulations are extended to our new Student Council:  President - Nalisha Narvaez,  Vice President - Aaron Jimenez, Recorder - Mariah Campbell and Class Representatives - Bethsaina Salomon, Ucheche Kanu, Nadia Koimene, Constantine Toe, Sunil Kumeh and Allison Santos. Congratulations and best wishes are extended to these students as they grow in their leadership roles at TCPA.  God bless them.

Track Stars Run to the Finish - Our TCPA Track and Field team enjoyed a wonderful season thanks to our dedicated Coaches - Coach Elliott, Coach Jones, Coach Andrea and Coach Haneman.  We were thrilled to host several meets with neighboring schools and welcomed the strong competition.

Thank you NJTL - for another terrific spring tennis season!  We have enjoyed our partnership with NJTL for the past decade and our tennis players have improved each year.  Check out the many opportunities NJTL provides throughout the year.

CYO Champions!  - Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Basketball Team for being the CYO Champtions!  Thanks for a winning season!  Shoutout to Dylan Napoleon - Tournament MVP!

TCPA Assists Mount Carmel Guild at Thanksgiving - Thank you to all for your support in helping us make the Thanksgiving holiday so special for those in need.  Together we cared and shared so others may eat.

Reminder
Please check our school website daily for important announcements as we will not be sending home paper copies.  Simply go to  www.trentoncatholicprep.org and click on Lower School, then click on Backpack for all of the important papers and announcements.  Thank you for helping us Go Green!

TCPA has Kids that CARE!
TCPA Kids Care is a program that acknowledges students who are…. Courteous - Accepting - Respectful - Exceptional. Students who demonstrate these qualities will be recognized monthly with a certificate and breakfast with Mrs. Reap. We are so proud of our students and are excited to honor them in this special way! Ready, Set, let's CARE!