Dear Parents,

A lot of pressure is put on our children today to excel or succeed.  Measures are in place to monitor their yearly progression in school including progress reports, report cards and scholastic achievement tests. Newspapers chronicle the athletic abilities of our teens marketing all star talents on the playing fields and courts.  With more and more emphasis put on test scores, student performance, and athletic prowess it is no wonder that children often feel pressured to not only do good but to be the best.  

How are we doing as parents?  Who is checking on our ability to relate to today’s youth in a positive, consistent manner?  How do we rate as the caretakers of our own sons and daughters?  Who is watching over the adults, watching the children?

Our children are not a clear reflection of our parenting skills but we are their first teachers.  They are their own beings whose actions and behaviors may be influenced by outside sources much to our dismay.  It is our responsibility as the adults in their life to guide, nurture and model the behavior we would like them to emulate. 

  The most important way we educate our children about our faith in God is by setting an example.  Do our children see that our faith is at the center of who we are?   We ask Jesus to be with us not only on our spiritual journey but as we travel the uncharted path of parenthood. With His help we will all excel and succeed!

Sincerely,

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 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

2024 CYO Champions!  - Congratulations to our Boys Varsity Blue Basketball Team for being the CYO Champtions!  Thanks for a winning season!  Shoutout to Jayden Spruill - 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.

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.

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!

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!