Trinity Catholic Academy December 20, 2013 www.lasallecatholic .org School News Mission Statement Trinity Catholic Academy provides quality education in the Roman Catholic tradition to students of all faiths through development of spirit, mind, and body. Partnering with parents, we strive to help each student develop a personal relationship with God and a commitment to serving others. Vision The Vision of Trinity Catholic Academy is to provide a Catholic education with strong Christian formation and promote individual academic excellence to ensure the future success of all students. News:

The Faculty and Staff at TCA wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! We are looking forward to good things in 2014 at TCA!!!

TCA Spirit Wear: Mylocker.net makes shopping for school spirit wear easy. The direct URL to shop for TCA Spirit Wear is: http://www.mylocker.net/illinois/lasalle/trinity-catholic-academy/index.html You can go to the above link and shop for TCA Spirit Wear.

Elks Free Clinic: The Mendota Elks 1212 and Oglesby Elks 2360 Lodges in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will sponsor a free children’s Orthopedic assessment clinic on Thursday, January 9, 2014. The clinic is from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 pm and is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the Illinois Elks Children’s Care office at 1-800-272-0074 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. There are no charges for any services at this clinic. The Elks will hold the clinic at Illinois Valley Community Hospital, 925 West Street in Peru on the first floor.

Fundraising Christmas Poinsettias: Thank you to everyone who ordered Poinsettia's!! A special thank you to Becky Ryan! Becky organizes all of our flower fundraisers; she puts a lot of time & effort in. Thanks Becky, we appreciate everything you do, to help TCA!! (Total profit TBA after our parishes finalize their orders).

The Annual Cash Raffle!! What a Great Christmas Present!! Grand Prize: $10,000. The 2nd $1,000 early bird drawing is at the Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on March 17th. Grand Prizes drawn at Trivia Night on Saturday, April 5th. 1st Prize: $10,000; 2nd Prize: 1-year Parishioner tuition & fees for 1 child at TCA or $2,500 cash; 3rd-7th Prizes $500 cash. PTSA Annual Ladies Night Out: The PTSA would like to thank everyone who helped make our 2013 vendor show a success. With all of your donations and help we were able to raise over $2,000 for our gym floor fund. We sincerely apologize for any names we may have omitted. Thanks again!! Thank You To: Mr. Frank Strell, Joey's Sausage and Deli, The Flower Mart, Tiers of Joy, Carrie Lopez, Holly McCormick, Lock 16, Verucchis, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sasso, Mary Ann Windy, Maretas Deli, Papa Johns, Tri City Frock Shoppe, Jill Tice, Donna Marenda, Igloo, Luscious Moi, Bean Box Espresso, Kelley Cawley Boutique, Gailey Eye Clinic, Shawn Koehler, IV Food Center, Marien Mae, Sharon Washkowiak, Hyvee, Bev Kimble, Mary Kautz, Carol Zebron, Kathy Wlodarchak, Firehouse Dips, Scentsy, Peaces of Fashion, Miche, The Bead Goes On, Carol Ernat, Mary Kay, Kathy Tomsha, St. Margaret's Hospital, Scarves by Kelly, Tupperware, Tastefully Simple, Norwex, Thirty One, Amber Engels, Paula Tomsha, Terese Deserf, Melinda Studstill, Rudy's and All Our Volunteers!!

BOX TOPS and HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Did you know that you can earn Box Tops just by shopping online? Go to btfe.com and shop through their marketplace but remember to register as a Trinity Catholic Academy supporter first. There are hundreds of stores available including, Wal-Mart, Justice, Harry and David, Old Navy, Lands End, Toys R Us and more. This is a great and easy way to learn money for our school plus finish your holiday shopping.

Important Dates:

Monday, January 6th School Resumes & 8th Grade Parent Night at TCA Home Game Friday, January 10th End of 2nd Quarter Monday, January 20th No School – Martin Luther King Wednesday, February 19th 8th Grade Confirmation Athletics:

Go Saints!!! Congratulations to our 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team for coming in 3rd place in the Holy Family Tournament!! We are Proud of You!! Good luck to our 5 th Grade Boys Basketball team in the Holy Family Christmas Tournament!!

Dec. 26th, 27th & 28th 5th Boys Basketball Tournament @ HFS Monday, January 6th 7/8 Boys Basketball 5:30 PCS @ TCA *8th Grade Parent Night Tuesday, January 7th 5/6 Boys Basketball 5:30 HFS @ TCA Fri. & Sat. Jan. 10th & 11th TCA Annual 7th Grade Volleyball Tourney