Dear Parents,

Serving God by serving others can bring lasting joy and self-satisfaction.  All of us involved in Catholic education have always recognized that our success, even our existence, has often been due to the valuable contributions of the many volunteers who have worked with us.  We also knew that our volunteers found their efforts to be a source of personal satisfaction above and beyond the feeling engendered by our heartfelt gratitude.

Perhaps it is time not to pass the torch, but rather share the torch with our children.  As summer vacation approaches, and students will have more free time, we can help them find opportunities to volunteer their help wherever there is a need.

There may be ways to help older people in your neighborhood or family by running errands or doing yard work.  Regular visits to someone who lives alone might be appreciated.  Entertaining small children by playing games or by reading to them can give a busy mother a welcome break.  There are people in nursing homes to visit.  Your library or your church may need help.  Adopting a local street or neighborhood park to help keep it clean is a valuable type of community service.

As you talk with your children about ways to help others, you will be helping them develop a Christian spirit.  Serving God by serving others can bring lasting joy and self-satisfaction.  Let this be the spring/summer our children find that joy!

Mrs. Reap

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 are proud to welcome back alumni La'Keisha Sutton and Coach Sherika as they run a 2 week Summer Basketball Camp instructing children not only in basketball but also life skills.  

Summer Camp Season - TCPA is kicking off the summer with 2 opportunities for our students to participate in extended learning opportunities provided by Catapult.  Mr. K will once again run a  STEM Camp where students will be actively engaged and critically think all while having fun.  Mrs. Enoch will work 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!

2022 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 over $2000. 6 classes earned a dress down day with over $500 in contributions.  Thanks TCPA for supporting Catholic education! 

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!