Dear Parents,

What will tomorrow bring?  Each day at Trenton Catholic  Preparatory  Academy is a new one.  No two days are alike as we enpower our community of learners.  Each day brings its share of challenges as schedules are fine tuned, parking lot finesse is polished, and transition times are experienced.  Each day also brings its share of joy.  Friendships are formed, after school clubs are meeting, parent, child, and school relationships are strengthening.  The positive news is that each day proves to be encouraging as we enter the fall season of change and opportunity.

It takes courage and faith to accept the goodness of change.  It also takes a lot of hard work.  It takes everyone working together committed to a common goal.  Bernard Waber stated in his book, “Courage” that “ Courage is holding on to your dreams.  Courage is what we give to each other.”

If we are going to make the many tomorrows we have together at Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy exceptional we must continue to grow, to give care, support, and courage to each other.  Together we can make tomorrow better than today.

May you find the time to enjoy the beautiful changes occurring around us.

Mrs. Anne Reap
Lower School Director

 

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is located on a beautiful 64-acre wooded campus in Hamilton, New Jersey serving 300 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.

Student Council 22/23 - Congratulations are extended to our new Student Council:  Co-Presidents - Angelina Morales and Joy Sloh, Vice President - Isabel Feliciano, Recorder - Thiago Orantes and Class Representatives - Jared Hillman, Aniyah Evans, Nalisha Narvaez, Jaleil Dockery, Aaron Jimenez and Uchechi Kanu.  Congratulations and best wishes are extended to these students as they grow in their leadership roles at TCPA.  God bless them.

FAN Favorite Basketball Camp - We were proud to welcome back alumni La'Keisha Sutton and Coach Sherika as they ran a 2 week Summer Basketball Camp instructing children not only in basketball but also life skills.  

Summer Camp Season - TCPA kicked off the summer with 2 opportunities for our students to participate in extended learning opportunities provided by Catapult.  Mr. K ran a successful STEM Camp where students launched homemade rockets, made science ice cream and worked together to problem solve and critically think.  Mrs. Enoch worked with our older students providing opportunities for reinforcement in both math and reading.  

Soccer Team Kicks its way to the CYO Championship! We are so proud of our 2022 Soccer Team as they won the CYO Championship!  Kudos to our athletes under the direction of our Coaches Matt Stout and Mr. Snyder.

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.

Mount Carmel Guild Recognizes 8th grader, Favour Bush - as an outstanding Volunteer in her community.  Favour will be honored at this year's Mount Carmel Guild Gala on October 15 at Trenton Country Club.  Favour thank you for making a difference at TCPA and in your surrounding community!

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 17.  Congratulations to the following runners who placed in the top 5:  Wenday Ola, 3rd place Girls JV, Eresi Kanu, 4th place Girls Varsity, Constantine Toe, 2nd place Boys JV and Alexander Liz, 5th place Boys JV.  Special appreciation to Coach Tony Haneman for preparing our students for the race!

2021 Walk for Education a huge success!  This year's annual Walk for Education raised over $7500 by the Upper and Lower School.  Special credit is extended to Mrs. Schwinger's 8th graders who raised $2065 and to 8th grader Adorable Melvin who was our largest individual donor!  6 classes earned a dress down day with over $500 in contributions.  Thanks TCPA for supporting Catholic education!  Even masks and social distancing can't stop our students from supporting their school!

SOCKS+OCTOBER=SOCKTOBER - Socktober is a national campaign that spans all seven continents to help homeless shelters keep people warm from the toes up.  TCPA is a proud supporter of this event and we are grateful for our students' support!

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!