The Power of 3: Our leadership team consistently comes together to support our children, lead our schools, and work with our community! Our incredible educators are innovative, enthusiastic and attentive to the needs, growth, and success of our students. In the classroom, hallways, lunchrooms and alternate activities, our teachers get involved, supporting all students to learn and grow! We have a community that is engaged, committed, and supportive of our vision. Through our collaborative approach, we have been able to continue our journey of being a premier school district in the region and state. On behalf of Trenton Public Schools, I welcome all of our families back to school! We are totally committed to being your partner in your child’s educational journey. See special back-to-school features inside this month’s edition.
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I hope you are enjoying the last weeks of summer. On the school front, we have been working diligently over the past several weeks in preparation for welcoming students back to school. With the first day of school fast approaching, we remain committed to the health and safety of our school community, as well as to a successful year ahead focused on the academic and emotional growth of students. Our 22/23 funding from the federal and state governments will provide our district with additional resources that we can use to continue to support students.
Additionally, TPS has been extremely busy during the summer months with the hiring of 20 new employees in various capacities. Though we are still working towards filling a few additional positions, I am excited to see our new faces embrace the year ahead. I would also like to thank our administrative team for their special commitment throughout the summer and their work to submit articles for the “Back to School” edition of the Times. Once again, I would like to share my sentiment that it is an honor and privilege to serve as the Superintendent of Trenton Public Schools. As we prepare for another school year, the excitement for renewed opportunities begins on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Our District ended the 21/22 year as a home to just under 2,500 students. Our Students are our Purpose! We subscribe to a mission that encompasses ideals related to academics, athletics, and opportunity. This concentration is embedded in our mission statement: “To Inspire Students Today for Their Success Tomorrow”. Nothing could be more simple, and, at the same time, essential to our shared success!
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Trenton High School Freshmen (9th grade) will report to the Trenton High School Cafeteria on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. till Noon. Returning Sophomores (10th grade) and all new students will report to Trenton High School on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. Returning Juniors (11th grade) will report to Trenton High School on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. and Seniors (12th grade) will report to Trenton High School on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. All high school students (returning students, 9th grade students, and new students) will attend a mandatory Trojan Pride meeting presented by the High School administrators highlighting important rights and responsibilities in the student handbook that students will receive. High School students will also be issued their student handbooks, locker assignments and school pictures will be taken on the assigned dates and times listed above. Information packets will be sent out electronically (or may be mailed) in early August with complete details.
Personal waivers must be obtained from the Wayne County Health Department. Call 734727-7125 for an appointment and location. Medical waivers must be obtained from a physician. All immunization waivers must be submitted to the school district central office (2603 Charlton Road) prior to the start of school.Students entering kindergarten must have immunizations up to date, a certificate of vision testing or screening or statements of exception under Section 9311. Your local health department offers this screening at no cost to families and children. Call 734-727-7125 for an appointment. In addition, kindergarten students must have a current physical examination (performed by a physician) on file with the school district prior to the start of school. State law prohibits a school district from admitting new entrants to school until parents provide proof that all required immunizations have been given, or have a waiver on file.
All incoming 6th graders and all new students are asked to attend the WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Orientation on Thursday, September 1, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Arthurs MiddlePleaseSchool.dresscomfortably and bring a water bottle with your name on it. You may be dropped off in front of the school. Also on Thursday September 1, 2022, at 11 a.m. – 8th grade students with the last name beginning with A-L are to report for student pictures, schedules, and locker assignments. Eighth-grade students with the last name beginning with M-Z report at 11:30 a.m. Seventh-grade students with the last name beginning with A-L are to report for student pictures, schedules and lockers assignments at 1 p.m.; and M-Z at 1:30 p.m. Enrollment Enrollment of new students for all grades will be accepted at the Neil E. Van Riper Administration Building, 2603 Charlton Road, Trenton, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. byToappointment.pre-enrollyour child please click on the following link register the child for school. Students who have earned high school credits in other schools should have transcripts sent early.Grade school and middle school students should bring report cards or promotion slips.
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Kindergarten students need a completed and current Health Appraisal including eye exam. State law requires immunization against measles, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, rubella, mumps, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, chicken pox, and meningococcal (one dose for children ages 1118). Current laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable instead of immunization with antigen.Allstudents attending the Trenton Public Schools must have immunizations up to date prior to the first day of school. An immunization waiver is accepted by the State of Michigan and can be obtained for medical or personal reasons.
Trenton Public Schools will open for pupils on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, for morning classes only. Classes for all pupils in grades kindergarten through five will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. Classes for students in grades six, seven and eight will begin at 8:10 a.m. and end at 11:10 a.m. Students in grades nine, 10, 11 and 12 will have classes beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 10:30 a.m. Children enrolled in special education classes will report on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, to the same building as last year unless otherwise notified.
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All new students are required to bring proof of residency, birth certificates and a Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR) form or physical form with immunizations signed by a physician.
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Please note that Emergency Medical Information Cards must be turned in on the first day of school to their Trojan Pride Advisor.
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Assemblies Hedke and Anderson share common assemblies so that our students share the same experiences. These can change from year to year but the twice yearly visit by the Brainstormers to encourage student writing and the pre-Christmas concert by the musical group Gemini are favorites of the students andManystaff.other educational and curriculum related assemblies are held each year, including visits to and from classes at THS and AMS for drama and reading experiences and presentations by our School Nurse and School Resource officer. This year Anderson and Hedke were visited by Jim Basketball Jones and Science Alive who entertained and educated our students about the importance of Positive Behavior and Animal Science.
Field Trips
Evening events include: Meet the teacher nights, two parent teacher conferences per year, book bingo, literacy nights, math nights, and events like the “pumpkin extravaganza,” book fairs, instrument petting zoo, folk dance night, fall family picnics, and the spring fun fairs help provide fun social and academic learning experiences.
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Clubs
Both Anderson and Hedke elementary schools have been adding a variety of after-school programs to enrich the general elementary school curriculum and to meet the needs and interests of our students. This year’s programs included a game club, art club, and third-fifth grade activity nights during the winter months to give students some out of the house times during the long, cold winter nights. Running clubs at both schools promote exercise and healthy living. We allow a variety of scouting troops to utilize our facilities after school hours and a Bible club also runs after school throughout the year for interested students. This summer both schools offered a STEM class.
Both elementary schools host a variety of evening events to inform parents about the curriculum and allow them to experience and to participate in outside of class learning with their children.
Anderson PTO Board members and the new preschool playground.
Anderson and Hedke Elementary School update
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Elementary Schools Enrich the General Education Curriculum While the Trenton Public Schools prides itself on the rigor of the general education curriculum, we realize that students both need and enjoy additional enrichment opportunities. The elementary schools meet this demand by offering additional programming including field trips, assemblies, and after-school clubs and clinics.
Fast Facts: Students continue to score above average on state assessments. An analysis of scores shows that, based on the 2022 school year’s M-STEP scores, only one student in each building in the third grade fell below the retention cut score according to the Read by Third Grade Legislation.
Evening Events
While other districts may be eliminating these due to expense, the Trenton Schools have found ways — including the generous support of our PTOs — to continue to provide fun and curriculum-related field trips to such places as the Detroit Zoo, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, local Metroparks, Comerica Park and Ford Field, the Ford Rouge plant, the Detroit Institute of Arts and a myriad of other places from year to year that are specific to grade level and curriculum. Additionally, our fifth grade has spent several days at Camp Michindoh (an outdoor camp) for many years prior to leaving for Spring Break.
Staff and PTO awarded a $500 scholarship to a former student graduating in June 2022. Both schools have a very active Parent Teacher Organization. PTO events generally included a Fall Family Picnic, Book Fair, Walk-a-Thon, Santa Secret Shop, Spring Carnival, Family Christmas/ Winter Music Program, Book Bingo, Variety Show and Field BusinessDay.and community partners include: Trenton Police Department, West Grange Pharmacy, The Grotto, Downtown Beauty Bar, Boxtops for Education, Target, Abitibi, Gordon Foods, Woodhaven Kiwanis, Masonic Temple, Trenton Rotary, Faith United Methodist and St. Paul Lutheran churches and Lifetouch as well as many local businesses who continue to provide services and funding to our students. The average daily attendance (ADA) rate for both schools combined is 94.76 percent. Annually, more than 90 percent of our parents attend Parent Teacher conferences. One hundred percent of our staff is considered highly qualified, and most certified staff have a master’s degree or higher and an average of 16 years of experience.
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) committees organize monthly rewards, building-wide incentives and an annual picnic to encourage and recognize excellent student behavior.
The variety show at each building is a popular outlet for students to show off some of the skills they may have learned outside of school to their families and classmates.
Both Anderson Elementary School and Hedke Elementary School offer a family friendly environment, caring teachers and staff, strong academics, family involvement, community partnerships and a rich array of after-school and extracurricular activities.
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Enhanced technology — Classrooms in each building have at least one internet connected desktop and laptop computer, a document camera through which teachers/students can project virtually anything for others to view, and a data projector to display images from the computer or document camera.
Officer Greulich from the Trenton Police Department Adopt a Cop Program.
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During the summer of 2020, the Trenton Public Schools adopted the Student Learning Platform “Schoology’’ for every elementary student. This allows teachers to post lessons, resources, and assignments digitally so students and parents can access them at Additionally,home.itprovides for two way communication for students, teachers, and parents. Staff at both buildings were provided professional development on distance learning and teaching with technology during the 2020 school year.
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Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 – School offices Wednesday,open Aug 31, 2022 – Kindergarten & Young 5’s Meet the Teacher 6 to 7 pm Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 – Labor Day, No School Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 – First Day of School – half day 8:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022 – 1st - 5th Grade Meet the Teacher Night 6-7 p.m.
While the exteriors of the buildings look the same as they did when built in the 1950s, looks can be deceiving. During the summer of 2009, both Anderson and Hedke Elementary Schools were completely renovated on the inside. The focus of these renovations was to make the buildings safe, energy efficient, and modernized for new technology. These renovations continue to impact the quality of education offered to the students in our schools through: Secured entrances — Visitors must enter through the main office. All exits to the building and much of the space around the schools are monitored by 24-hour video surveillance. The security and fire alarm systems were modernized and connected to a 24/7 monitoring service. This security was further enhanced during the 2018 summer through the addition of a buzzer, camera, and lock down system additions to the main office in both schools.
Parents can view their own child’s attendance and lunch accounts 24/7 through Parent Connect. Teachers are connected to a collection of education videos through the district wide subscription to “Discovery Streaming.”
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A Robotics club has been offered in the fall for 4th and 5th graders as well. Clinics and Classes Cheer clinics for our girls are held each fall for all grades. THS cheerleaders and coaches lead our students in preparing for a sideline performance during a THS football game. During the summer, several THS sports teams including football, basketball, cheerleading and volleyball host camps geared for elementary school students to learn the fundamentals of the sport. All 3-5th grade girls were invited to play in a recreational basketball program run by the girls’ basketball team at THS. All fifth-grade students have the chance to learn to play an instrument in a pre-school instrumental music class held two to three times per week and led by the THS Band director, Mr. Timothy Wright. This class culminates in a band concert each spring at THS where both schools join together to form the fifth grade concert band. Giving Back Anderson and Hedke students, families, and teachers participate in many community service outreach efforts each year to show students that they CAN and WILL make a difference. Community service programs include the Goodfellows can drive and collection, the Detroit Zoo ADOPTS program, Mott Children’s Hospital Donation and Pay It Forward efforts that included a Reach Out and Read effort that collected more than 2,000 books, and Lee Denim Day in support of Breast Cancer research and support for families. In partnership with St. Paul Lutheran Church we support the Back to School Fair in August and the Kids Against Hunger Coalition as well. This year Anderson raised more than $20,000 through the Kids Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association.
Each elementary school has a fully networked computer lab and three additional classroom sets of laptops. Each building is also wireless ready, so laptops, tablets, and I-pads can be used throughout the building by teachers and school staff. Though not as visible, the technology infrastructure of the buildings were completely renovated as well to allow additional access to power and upgraded wiring for better connection speeds.
More comfortable classrooms — Every room has its own air-handling and air-conditioning system so clean air is circulated and temperatures can be monitored and controlled for each individual classroom. New windows that keep out drafts and reduce the glare of the sun were installed in most classrooms as well. Each classroom was also outfitted with modern furniture which is lighter and easier to move and to clean.
Completed Bond Enhancements
During the 2017-18 school year, all K-3 classrooms received four chrome books so students could get online to practice literacy and math skills using the I-Ready software program that individualized instruction to each child’s tested level. Since then, all classrooms have received additional Chromebooks and each school can now factually claim to be 1:1 student to device buildings.
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Due to the passage of the 2018 Bond election, both elementary schools have received massive renovations. The extent of the upgrades to both elementary schools include the following: When students returned to school in the fall of 2019 they were greeted by upgraded playgrounds at both schools. Two additional kindergarten classrooms were also added to each building. Not as exciting but of significant impact was the installation of new boilers to provide heat to the schools, new drinking fountain/bottle refill stations, and upgrades to the existing restrooms and school grounds. The new gymnasium, cafeteria, kitchen and music room were completed last during the winter of 2020 and utilized by students and staff sinceDuringthen.the Summer of 2020 renovations continued to both buildings adding class spaces, renovating bathrooms, and adding office areas for staff use. Parents may also notice the upgrades to office security procedures due to a Michigan State Police competitive grant won by the district during the summer of 2019. In the fall of 2022, Anderson received a new lower elementary playground with help from the PTO and community donations. These changes have improved the capacity of each building to meet the needs of the Trenton community for educational and after school programs. They will further enhance the curriculum, safety, and usability of our buildings while we move ahead into the 21st century!
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WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Orientation for all 6th graders and new AMS students on September 1st from 8:30-10:45. The 8th grade WEB leaders will lead students through different get to know you activities, tour the building, show how to read their schedules, how to use their lockers, and will take them to get their school pictures.
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Drop Off Loop - For the safety of all students, parents must access Arthurs for drop-off and pick up before and after school from Cora Drive. This is the back part of the service drive near the football field. You will enter and exit from Cora near Longmeadow. Only buses have access to Arthurs from Marian Drive for drop off and pick up. We appreciate you following these guidelines for the safety of everyone. If you need to drop something off or pick up your student during the school day you will enter the school from Marian Drive and park in the visitor parking lot.
Picture and Orientation Day is Sept. 1. Sixth-graders, new students and WEB Leaders will get their pictures taken during WEB Orientation. If your child is an 8th grader and their last name begins with A-L they will come to pick up schedules, get lockers, and take pictures from 11-11:30. If your child is an 8th grader and their last name begins with M-Z they will come from 11:30-12. If your child is a 7th grader and their last name begins with A-L they will come from 1-1:30. If your child is a 7th grader and their last name begins with M-Z they will come from 1:30-2. Open House will be Sept. 8 from 6:30-7:30. Parents and students are welcome to come. A normal day begins with the morning bell ringing and the door opening at 8 a.m. Students have 10 minutes to enter, go to their lockers, turn in cell phones, and arrive at their first scheduled class. The second bell rings at 8:10 am to begin the school day. The school day ends at 3 pm. The building is locked between 8:10 am and 3:00 pm with the only open access through the front doors. All visitors must report to the office.
Cell phone policy - Last year was our first year without cell phones and it couldn’t have gone better. Students will be dropping off their phones to their 7th hour teacher at the beginning of the day. All teachers have lock boxes to store the phones. They can pick it up at the end of the day. This has helped with online bullying, sending inappropriate texts and pictures and helped to keep them focused during class time. They are not to keep the phones in their lockers because they will ask to leave class to check them throughout the day and are also tardy to class due to checking them. Anytime a student needs to reach a parent they may use the phones in the office. We can also relay any messages from parents to their child.
Breakfast/Lunch – We will be going back to students having to pay for lunch and breakfast. The cost for breakfast is $1.50 and lunch is $3. If you believe you qualify for a free/reduced lunch please fill out the application that can be found on the website. The application must be filled out every year. Attendance line – If you need to call in an absence, please call the main school phone number, (734) 676-8700, and press #1. An absence will only be excused with notes from a doctor, dentist, orthodontist, therapist, court, funeral home or religious obligation. If your child needs to leave school early for an appointment please send a note with your child and direct them to take it to the attendance office before school so they can get a pass. We are looking forward to making this year a positive and enriched experience for all students at AMS. My door is always open so please do not hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions or concerns.
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Any questions about courses offered can be directed to Michelle Gray, World Language Department Chair, at graym@trentonschools.com.
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Math, social studies departments ready for 2022-23 school year Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year!The Trenton High School Math Department is excited and ready to bring students back to the classroom. Our math department team consists of Ms. Azeez, Ms. Bialach, Mr. Bridges, Ms. Cheek, Mr. DeRupa, Mr. Rieden, and Ms. Samotis. All students are required to take Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2, as well as math in their senior year. We offer a variety of electives as well as Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus and AP Statistics. Our classroom technology has been updated with new Smart boards, and we have added new calculators for student use. In the last few years, our teachers have worked hard to add in extra support, build critical thinking skills, and challenge students to use what they’ve learned to solve problems. We are looking forward to continuing this work through fostering student engagement, building thinking classrooms, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
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The Social Studies Department consists of: Mr. Clark, Mr. Clements, Ms. DeLong, Ms. Hinzmann, Mr. Miller, Ms. Olsen, Mr. Scott, and Mr. Taylor.Thedepartment is excited and proud to offer several Advanced Placement (AP) classes: AP World History, AP United States History, AP Government, and AP Psychology, as well as the core classes: World History, American History, Government, and Economics. We continue to offer an extensive list of elective classes: Introduction to Psychology, Psychology II, Current Events, American Civil War, World War II, and Ancient Greece and Rome.
We also have an award-winning digital media program in which students become certified through the Downriver Career Technical Consortium (DCTC). Students enrolled in these courses produce weekly student news broadcasts, maintain the announcements on the televisions throughout Trenton High School, and livestream, record, and edit programs and/or events for Trenton Public Schools.
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World Languages Trenton High School German Instructor, Frau DeLong, and Spanish instructors, Sra. Shimanek and Sra. Gutierrez completed new training aimed to improve fluency and literacy for German and Spanish students. This training, Comprehensible Input (CI), offers more strategies and techniques rooted in an authentic way versus traditional/ grammatical methods.Students enrolled in German and Spanish are offered the opportunity to take up to four years of the language and become members of the German and Spanish clubs. Club membership may include monthly meetings, cultural activities, and field trip opportunities.
The staff has worked diligently to make sure students will learn and enjoy their experiences in all of these classes and are excited for the start of the new school year.
In addition to offering core English courses in grades 9-11, Trenton High School lEnglish Language Arts Department (ELA) offers a variety of elective choices for students. Students can choose from three Advanced Placement courses: AP Seminar, AP Research, AP English Literature. These courses teach skills and content to help prepare students for college in addition to the opportunity of earning college course credit. Students can also be part of the publications at Trenton High School which include the Trojan Trumpet newspaper and the Monguagon Yearbook.
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Cheri Willmuth (1st Grade Teacher - Hedke) joins the 1st Grade team at Hedke Elementary School. Ms. Willmuth began working with Trenton Public Schools as a Paraprofessional in 2019. After working in the schools, she was inspired to return to college to further her education and earn her teaching degree. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education through Western Governors University. She believes it is important to create significant learning environments, to give her students opportunities to engage in authentic, collaborative, and exciting learning experiences. Ms.Willmuth likes to work with engaging her students by understanding what motivates them. She has a love for art and encourages students to explore their creative sides in their writing and drawing. She moved to Trenton with her husband and 3 kids in 2015 and loves the sense of community here. She has 2 children who currently attend Hedke Elementary and 1 child who will start Arthurs Middle School in the fall. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and gardening.
Haley Hinzmann (Psychology Teacher - THS) joins Trenton High School as the new Psychology Teacher. She received her degree in Social Science Education from Michigan State University and holds minors in psychology, history and theater. Ms. Hinzmann loves finding new ways to incorporate technology into her classes and strives to create an equitable classroom space where all students feel welcome and supported. She will also be coaching freshman volleyball at THS this fall.
Trenton Public Schools welcomes the following new staff to our District for the 2022-2023 school year. We continue to work diligently to interview and recommend the highest quality candidates for our vacant positions and will share additional new staff in future publications.
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Maria Hedges (Resource Teacher - THS) joins Trenton High School as a Resource Teacher for her second year of teaching. Ms. Hedges has a bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University in Comprehensive Science and Arts of Teaching and Special Education. She holds certificates in Cognitive and Emotional Impairments. She previously taught in Grosse Ile as a self-contained special education teacher. She is excited to be back in her hometown to teach!
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Ashley Sawaya (ELA/Science Teacher - AMS) joins Arthurs Middle School as a 7th Grade Science and ELA Teacher. Ms. Sawaya graduated from Central Michigan University in 2017 with a focus in ELA and science. Her true passion is science and helping students make discoveries about the world. She is also working toward her masters in curriculum and instruction at Eastern Michigan University.
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Linsey Tait (1st Grade Teacher - Anderson) joins the 1st Grade team at Anderson Elementary School after completing the Teacher Certification program at Schoolcraft College. Since 2019, she has worked as a substitute teacher in the Trenton Public School District, primarily at Anderson. She earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Central Michigan University and worked as a newspaper and magazine photographer in Massachusetts and Michigan. Linsey lives in Trenton with her husband and two daughters, both of whom attend Trenton Public Schools.
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Shannon Kelly-Buzuvis (School Social WorkerAMS) has returned to Arthurs Middle School as the School Social Worker. She is a veteran social worker with 20 years of experience working with students from Young 5s to 12th Grade. She has spent most of her career supporting students in the middle school setting. She has experience in implementing and sustaining social-emotional and behavioral programs including Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS), The Positivity Project and Peer to Peer program. Ms. Kelly-Buzuvis is committed to providing a supportive environment where students feel safe, accepted and advocated for.
Michael Wolf (Music Teacher - Anderson/Hedke/ THS) joins Trenton High School as a Music Teacher/ Director of Bands. Entering his fourth year of teaching, Mr. Wolf, a saxophonist, earned his bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Music Education from Wayne State University. He began his career at Wayne Memorial High School and has extensive experience in leading high school marching bands through competition and concert bands through MSBOA festival.
Jared Rieden (Math Teacher - THS) joins Trenton High School as the new Math Teacher. Mr. Rieden grew up in Allen Park and graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a degree in mathematics, as well as the sufficient courses to obtain a teaching certificate. Mr. Rieden completed his student teaching at Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte, MI. While there, Mr. Rieden taught Algebra I, Honors Pre-Calc, and Personal Finance. Mr. Rieden has also served as the Building Sub at Trenton High School, where he had the opportunity to meet many of the students. For those who had Mr. Rieden, they will report his big energy and positive attitude. While not in the classroom, Mr. Rieden enjoys spending time with his cats, Dusty and Ivy. He enjoys going for runs, going to the park and spending time with his friends and family. Mr. Rieden has high hopes for this year, and is excited to be here.
Jared Rieden
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Trenton High School is a part of the Downriver Career Technical Consortium (DCTC) serving the school districts of Airport, Flat Rock, Gibralter, Grosse Ile, Huron, Riverview, Southgate, Woodhaven, as well as Trenton. The DCTC offers a program where local districts share their technical and academic programs. Students interested may participate at the beginning of their junior year and continue into their senior year.
Graphic Design Students in 9th grade may start the program. It is recommended to take Art2D prior to this course. Participate in class activities using the following software: Adobe Acrobat/ Microsoft Publisher to design projects and products (publications, t-shirts decals, etc).
Marketing No prerequisites- open to all grade levels. Participate in hands on activities including projects and demonstrations. Students may also be selected to work in the New THS School Store.
**Horticulture Students in 10th grade may start the program. Participate in lab activities utilizing the New State of the Art Greenhouse, community garden, and propagation and sale of plants.
**New CTE program- State Approved in 21-22 school year. Level 2-4 courses require the entry Level 1 course in that specific program.
To obtain a copy of this information in Spanish, contact Ron Diroff’s office at 734-692-4531.
Cabinetry and Furniture Making Students in 10th grade may start the program by taking Machine Wood Technology 1 prior to 10th grade. Follow safety rules/ participate in hands on work in wood lab.
For general information about these programs, contact: Mr. Ron Diroff, Career and Technical Education Dept Head Trenton High School 2601 Charlton Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Mrs. Jill Simmons, Director of Human Resources Trenton Public Schools 2603 Charlton Road, Trenton, MI 48183 (734) 676-8600
The Trenton High School Technical Consortium plan of study is a coordinated secondary/post-secondary program that prepares students for the majority of jobs in the technical areas studied. Emphasis is placed on integrating academic and career technical courses so that students are better prepared for the advanced courses required by technical programs following their high school education.
Criminal Justice* Application Process This is a Dual Enrollment Program housed at Trenton High School supported by Wayne County Community College instructors. Students participating in the program have the opportunity to earn up to 24 college credits upon completion of the two year program. Students will participate in class activities on site at Trenton High School and attend field trips to WCCCD Taylor.
*Criminal Justice is a Wayne County Community College Dual Enrollment Program and requires an application process for admission which can be accessed at: http://www.dctc-cte.org
Digital Media Students in 10th grade may start the program. Participate in filming using media equipment to record, process, and stream school content.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Opportunities @ THS
Auto Service Technology Students in 10th grade may start the program. Follow safety rules/ participate in hands on work in auto lab.
Trenton High School CTE Program Offerings Include:
All career and technical education programs follow the Trenton Public Schools’ policies of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, or marital status in all programs, services, activities, and employment. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language proficiency is not a barrier to admission or participation Program Criteria for Admission Students must:
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The programs that we offer include: Graphic Design, Marketing, WoodTech, AutoTech, Digital Media and Criminal Justice (Dual Enrollment Program offered through Wayne County Community College- Taylor where students can earn up to 24 college credit hours over a two year period). Our Digital Media program continues to grow in popularity and plays a vital role in livestreaming the THS Commencement Ceremony, Athletic Events and other student activities. This program also manages the THS Digtial Signage System that pushes out content to monitors around the building to display digital announcements throughout the school day. Our newest CTE program, Horticulture, is complemented by a state of the art greenhouse, as part of the 2018 bond initiative. This course was state approved last year (21-22) and gives students the hands-on experience and knowledge to prepare our students to enter a job in this industry or continue their education at the college level. In addition to this, the THS Auto Tech program’s “shop” has received a makeover from the 2018 bond, resulting in realigning the floorplan and refinishing the shop floor, to align with current standards.Wearealso excited that our THS Marketing program brought back the THS School Store, also supported by the 2018 bond. We are continuing to build up our stock and started selling a variety of products, including Trenton gear (hoodies, t-shirts, hats, etc), for students and the community to purchase.Inaddition we added Dip n Dots, Otis Spunk Meyer Cookies and anticipate Fruit Slushies to be on the menu for this school year. The THS School Store is operated by 11th and 12th grade marketing students that are responsible for ordering, stocking, marketing and operating it, during school hours.
During the 2021-2022 school year, in preparation for this new initiative, we developed a 9th grade team of teachers that specifically focused on interventions to support students that were struggling academically. The goal of this team is to identify struggling students at the entry level and implement interventions that they need, to be successful for the rest of their high school career. In the spring of 2021, we piloted a math intervention course for remediation and support for students that struggled academically to complete 9th grade math. This course was expanded to three trimesters in 2021-2022 and renamed: Math Lab for 2022-2023. It has shown great success in keeping struggling students on track for graduation.
Since 2019, Trenton High School has been approved to offer a new program titled: the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma Program.Thisrigorous pathway revolves around students taking six AP Courses, two required (AP Seminar and AP Research) and four other AP courses of their choosing.Tohelp support this new program, we expanded our course offerings in 2019, to include 17 AP courses.Thisyears’ Seniors (Class of 2023) in the program, are the third cohort with the potential to earn an AP Capstone Diploma or Certificate. This cohort of students completed the first course in the program sequence in 2022: AP Seminar and will work on the second course this year: AP Research. The class of 2022’s AP Capstone students were recognized at the THS Commencements Ceremony, held for the second time in years- outdoors, for completing AP’s most rigorous pathway. This past year we also successfully started another cohort of 9th grade students in the AP Capstone Program, by running an AP course (AP World History) exclusively for advanced freshmen students. This group of 9th grade students now have the potential to take 10 AP Courses before they graduate, with the opportunity to earn college credit for passing each exam. 2022- 2023 suggested ap course offerings by grade level: 9th grade: AP world history 10th grade: AP US history, AP biology, AP computer science 11th / 12th grade: AP art history, AP calculus, AP chemistry, AP environmental, AP government, AP literature, AP psychology, AP physics, AP Spanish, AP statistics, AP studio art AP capstone program: AP seminar, AP researchCourses are subject to rotation.
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Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, this proven transition program trains mentors from the junior and senior classes to be Link Crew Leaders who guide the freshmen to discover how to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate freshman success.
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THS 9th GRADE SUPPORT This year again at THS we continued to develop and pilot supports that revolved around Freshmen (9th grade) students. This initiative resulted in a “Focus on Freshmen” for the 2021-2022 school year and is intended to
In addition to this, we are planning to continue support for our “Link Crew” team, to give our Freshmen a warm welcome.
THS Career And Technical Education Program (CTE) THS participates in a nine member consortium called the Downriver Career and Technical Consortium (DCTC) and shares over 20 programs that students have the opportunity to participate in. During the 2022-2023 school year, we are planning to strengthen our “in-house” Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses by advocating for funds from state and federal grants, to continue to fulfill program equipment needs in all programs.
THS is home to Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma Program
provide academic support for struggling students, smooth the transition from middle school to high school and engage our new class of students in the high school experience.
For more information on Link Crew: https://www. boomerangproject.com/Inresearchingthisprogram and speaking with other Downriver high schools, we identified that this program will help build leadership capacity within our upperclassmen and promote success with our freshmen.
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Trenton Schools
Assistant Superintendent Trenton Public Schools 2603 Charlton Road Trenton, Michigan 48183 Phone: (734) 676-8600
988 - A New Number for Help Mrs. Crooks’ 2nd graders will have a new class pet for the 2022-23 school year. While most schools dream of classroom gerbils or fish, Mrs. Crooks’ students don’t want to be limited by tiny cages - they are adopting a cow. You heard it right – a 100-pound dairy calf will be the new class pet.
The Superintendent is appointed the Civil Rights Coordinator regarding all other complaints of discrimination. In the event the complaint is against the Superintendent of Schools, the VicePresident of the Board of Education is appointed the Civil Rights Coordinator.
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The complainant may appeal the Civil Rights Coordinator’s determination to the Superintendent, or, in the case of a complaint against the Superintendent, to the President of the Board, by so notifying the Superintendent or Board President in writing within the (10) calendar days of the Civil Rights Coordinator’s determination.
The Superintendent, or Board President in the case of a complaint against the Superintendent, shall affirm or reverse the Civil Rights Coordinator’s decision and, if warranted, implement the Civil Rights Coordinator’s proposed resolution or a modification thereof. The Superintendent or Board President’s decision shall be final. At any time a complainant has the right to file a complaint with the Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, Washington, D.C. 20201. The complainant should first be directed to the following address: Office for Civil Rights 600 Superior Avenue, Suite 750 Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 522-4970 phone (216) 522-2573 fax 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The 988 brand embodies the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s ideals and goals.Built on a concept of connecting with those who are experiencing suicidal or mental health crises, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline brand primarily seeks to offer a sense of hope. We want that hope to encourage people to call, chat or text 988 if they or a loved one are in a suicidal or mental health-related crisis.
Discover Dairy is an educational series managed by the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania in partnership with American Dairy Association North East, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Midwest Dairy, and The Dairy Alliance. Holy cow!
Statement of assurance of compliance with federal law
The Discover Dairy Lesson Series is an interactive cross-curricular, multileveled program that meets state standards. It is designed to demonstrate where milk comes from and the many ways dairy farms contribute to our world.”
Anderson Elementary School adopts a bovine
The Assistant Superintendent is appointed the Civil Rights Coordinator regarding complaints of disability/ handicap discrimination involving educational services, programs and activities.TheAssistant Superintendent is also appointed the Civil Rights Coordinator regarding discrimination complaints made by students (grades Pre-K through 12) and/or their parent(s)/guardian(s), and involving sex, race, color, national origin, religion, height, weight, age, or marital status.
The Civil Rights Coordinators, as specified herein, are designated to receive and resolve complaints from any person who believes that he/she may have been discriminated against in violation of this policy. Any person who believes he/she has been discriminated against in violation of this policy should file a written complaint with the Civil Rights Coordinator within ten (10) calendar days of the alleged violation.
Third, complete the investigation of the complaint and provide, in writing, a reply to the complainant. If the Civil Rights Coordinator determines that a violation has occurred, he/she shall propose a fair resolution of the complaint and deliver the determination to the complainant and the Superintendent.
The Vice-President of the Board of Education Trenton Public Schools 2603 Charlton Road Trenton, Michigan 48183 Phone: (734) 676-8600
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA’s mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America’s communities Offered through SAMHSASubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - “988” is the three-digit, nationwide phone number to connect directly to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
It is the policy of Trenton Public Schools that no discriminatory practices based on sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, height, weight, marital status or any other status covered by federal, state or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities, programs, services, job placement assistance, employment or in policies governing student conduct and attendance.Anyperson suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact: The Assistant Superintendent, Trenton Public Schools, 2603 Charlton Road, Trenton, MI 48183 Phone: (734) 6768600.
The Civil Rights Coordinator will take, then, the following action: First, cause an investigation of the complaint to be commenced. Second, arrange for a meeting to occur with the complainant, which may include School District staff who are knowledgeable of the facts and circumstances of the particular complaint or who have particular expertise that will assist in resolving the complaint.
In the event the complaint is against the Superintendent, a copy of the determination shall be delivered to the President of the Board of Education.
Superintendent of Schools Trenton Public Schools 2603 Charlton Road Trenton, Michigan 48183 Phone: (734) 676-8600
The Superintendent or Board President may conduct additional investigation of the facts and circumstances surrounding the complaint.TheBoard Vice-President or President may elect to secure the services of an outside party to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding any complaint against the Superintendent.
Dairy’s goal is to “educate students about where their food comes from while also teaching math, science and reading standards.
Through the Discover Dairy program, the students will have the opportunity to adopt a real live cow, giving students and families a firsthand look at dairy farming through live interactions, photos and stories about “Bessie’s” life on theDiscoverfarm.
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Debbie Rhoades, AMS Principal This fall, when you enter AMS you might encounter the newest addition to our staff, Baylee, our therapy dog.Thanks to the Trenton Education Foundation (TEF) our dream of getting a therapy dog is about to come true. TEF awarded us a grant to pay for the training, the membership to Alliance of Therapy Dogs, insurance rider and supplies for Baylee. Thanks to their generosity, the students at AMS will benefit greatly. Since anxiety and depression are at all-time highs in schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic we need to take measures to support our students any way we can. All you have to do to see the benefits of a therapy dog is to research it. They often lower blood pressure and stress levels, increase levels of dopamine and serotonin, improve physical wellbeing, decrease anxiety, dramatically increase positive mood, ease social isolation, help children learn social skills, and help struggling learners gain confidence.
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School’s therapy dog: Baylee
Ashley Tarjeft, Baylee’s owner and handler, brought Baylee to AMS several times last year and the kids and staff found so much joy being around her. Baylee has been getting personalized training this summer so that she can be approved as a therapy dog in early September.Duringtraining Baylee has gone to stores such as Lowes and Tractor Supply to be around people and to see how she handles it. Baylee handles it like a champ. Her biggest test this year was coming to summer school at Hedke to surprise the students. They were overjoyed with her visit. She was not hesitant with the students and went up to everyone including the teacher. There was a little boy who was afraid of dogs who even went over to pet her by the end of the visit. Baylee will be staying in the office and will go to classrooms as needed. Since Ashley works in the office this makes it easy for Baylee to be at school every day. The eight employees in the office are all dog lovers and each has one, two, or even three of their own. We look forward to having Baylee at Arthurs this school year and for her to start bonding with our students. She will be here to help students who are suffering from anxiety, calm students down when they are upset or angry, or be a listening ear for a student who needs to get their thoughts off their chests. We also hope to include her in classroom activities to help reluctant students who struggle with learning. We are excited to be the first school in Trenton to have a therapy dog but I doubt we will be the last when they see all the benefits of having one.
In May of 2018, the Trenton Public School Community supported a $57.125 million bond proposal to add additional classrooms at our two elementary schools (Anderson Elementary and Hedke Elementary), make upgrades to the Arthurs Middle School and Trenton High School facilities including the athletic grounds, and add a new service building and state of the art natatorium.Whilethe majority of the work is now complete, there is still some construction continuing. Administration would like to take the opportunity to update you on the progress of the bond.
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We are also pleased to have been able to provide additional concrete repairs to many areas throughout our facilities. The additional work is complementary to our new and updated buildings and grounds. As the administration of Trenton Public Schools continues to ensure that the community’s bond dollars are being spent productively and with high quality results, we still continue to work through projects that have not had an acceptable level of workmanship.Areaswhere the district has found not to be acceptable include the high school girls’ showers where walls are cracking and need to be repaired as well as fading paint at our new athletic complex. The administration is adhering to due diligence to ensure that construction is completed satisfactorily.Wewouldask that the community provide support in this endeavor and contact the board office if there are questions or concerns regarding areas that may need to have repairs. It is important to administration, the school board, the education community and all stakeholders to address these areas of concern before warranties expire. Thank you again for the support of our staff and students. You have made a committed investment in your community to provide a successful academic and athletic school district to be proud of. Northeast corner of Anderson - behind the gym. The new drain project was recently completed
Anderson Elementary School had many upgrades including a new gym and additional classrooms. With this additional space added, exterior upgrades had to be made to the drainage system. Drainage has continued to be problematic in the northwest side of the building behind theThegymnasium.contractor recently completed work to help resolve this issue. In conjunction with the bond construction at all the facilities, landscaping restoration was needed to many areas of the school district’s grounds. The contractor awarded this project did not meet the administration’s expectations and has been replaced with a new contractor. Work to restore our grounds to an acceptable level will continue into the spring of 2023.
~ The City of Trenton changed to Code Red (instead of Hyper Reach) for notification to families by the City Emergency Manager. ~ Crisis and Mental Health Teams have been reestablished.
~ Created a process for substitutes to know the process and systems in each building.~Worked in partnership with the Trenton Police Department to adopt a school program - lunch, see students, visit the office, etc. ~ Restarted the elementary WATCH DOGS programs to increase adult presence.
Though our rationale is tied to doing as much as we can without cost to the district, we know that budget allocation will need to be considered, analyzed, and prioritized. With this in mind, the Council agreed to establish a separate committee to explore funding options outside of the traditional budget.Aswe enter the 2022-23 school year, our district leaders will have adopted action plans that will have outlined short, mid, and long term goals for creating Safe Schools. Moreover, these plans will be facilitated by our School Resource Officer, Trenton Police Department, and our newly hired Security Coordinator.Ourpledge is to continue to keep safety at the forefront of our thinking and corresponding actions.
Safety Council Members: Paul Haley - City Emergency Manager
Rick Tanguay – GPD Chief Mike Hawkins- TPD Lieutenant/ JakeOperationsDavis-TPD Deputy Chief of Police Sean Szczepaniak - TPD & School Resource Officer
~ Signage Plan was adopted and budgeted for the 22.23 school year - THS, AMS, and Elementary.
AnnaDirectorMierkowicz - School Board Member
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Trenton Public Schools Safety Council - making schools safe
On July 14, 2022, members of the Trenton Public Schools Safety Council met to cover a myriad of topics and plan for safety in our schools going forward. The Council was formed in December of last year and utilized a “parked car approach - flexible agenda” for our latest meeting. This means that members brainstormed and/or shared what they felt were the most important or pressing issues by posting lists throughout the conference room for the group to address throughout the meeting.
Richard Lee – Teacher/TEA District
Ronald Diroff - THS Admin/Principal Michelle Enochs - THS Admin/Assistant
Trenton Return to Learn Plan in 2022-2023
Stephanie O’Connor Assistant Superintendent Trenton Public Schools continues to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and consider the learning opportunities for our students during the 2022-2023 school year.As our data has proven, our students find the most success with in-person learning. While our intention is to provide face to face learning for all students, we understand that there are some situations where this is not feasible for families. Therefore an application is available on our website or through the building principal for district families with students in grades 2-12 who are interested in a fully virtual platform. Lincoln Learning (grades 2-5) or Edgenuity (grades 6-12) will serve as the virtual learning platform. Building administrators will make contact with families to let them know if their application was approved for full time virtual enrollment the week of Aug. 22, 2022.
~ Crisis Guide was updated and made into a digital notebook.
The meeting started with an examination of the current state of affairs at both the local and state, as well as national level. Particular attention was given to the impact of the shooting in Oxford. This information was then paralleled to our current standing district wide. Many in the Council were not aware of the progress that had been made in the last several months of the school year. Most noteworthy was the tie in to PBIS rules that govern our student body. All students are expected to be respectful, responsible, and safe. To that end, the elementary ALICE presentation was shared. As the meeting continued, the achievements of the council were shared (partial list only - see below):
~ Standardized the administrative process for substitute entry into the building.
~ Collective effort to make sure that adult staff share the responsibility of keeping our students safe on and around our playgrounds.~Secondary locking deterrents were distributed to each school.
DebbiePrincipalRhoades - AMS Admin/ Principal Nichole Johnson - AMS Admin/Assistant VincentPrincipalPorreca - Elementary Admin/ KellyPrincipalMiller - Elementary Admin/Principal Jill Simmons - HR Director/Director of ScottOperationsCabauatan - City Council
~ Safety backpacks were updated with student lists including pictures, phone numbers, etc. ~ Police officers given all event schedules (THS / AMS Sports). ~ District camera updates, repair, access, etc. (phase one completed).
District to use ESSER III monies
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Week 1 (Aug. 22-25) No Practice for any sport on Friday. 7th and 8th Grade Football will practice Aug. 22-25 from 3:30—5:30. 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball will have Open Gym on Aug. 22 and 23 from 12:00-1:30. Week 2 (Aug. 30-Sept. 2) No Practice for any sport on Friday. 7th and 8th Grade Football will practice Aug. 29-Sept. 1 from 3:30-5:30. Cross Country will practice Aug. 31 from 10-11:30 and Sept. 1 from 2:003:30.8th Grade Volleyball will have tryouts on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 from 2:30-4:00. 7th Grade Volleyball will have tryouts on Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 from 4:00-5:30. School Year Schedule: 7th and 8th Grade Football will practice from 3:30-5:30. Cross Country will practice from 3:15-4:45.8thGrade Volleyball will practice from7th3:15-4:45.GradeVolleyball will practice from 4:45-6:15.
Again this school year, Trenton Public Schools families will have the opportunity to review and update their MiStar student and parent information.This“Back to School Packet” will allow you to make sure teachers, administrators and other district personnel have your latest information. Please review and update to stay connected! This will also connect you to district documents that make it easy for you to locate them. In addition, you may renew or purchase your annual Chromebook insurance. This is a one time purchase for the school year 2022-2023. The cost is $25 and must be purchased by the end of September in SchoolPay.
Sports at Arthurs Middle School will kick off the week of Aug. 22. Fall season will consist of Girls Volleyball (7th and 8th grade), Football (7th and 8th grade), Sideline Cheer (6th, 7th, and 8th grade) and Co-Ed Cross Country (6th, 7th and 8th grade). In order for any athlete to participate or try out they must have an athletic physical on file with the middle school’s office before the first practice/tryout. The middle school office will be open starting August 22nd at 7:30 am. Forms can be found on the trentonathletics.com website. The physicals must be dated after April 15, 2022. You can also see the game/meet schedule on the trentonathletics.com website.There is a Participation Fee is $80 for all sports. Participation fee for all sports is due between September 6-9. Please make sure to send your payment to the office or pay online using Schoolpay.com, the window will open up once classes begin. Sports will begin before school starts so here are the practice dates:
ParentSquare Communication is also coming to Trenton Public Schools in 2022-2023. This district communication tool will allow you to connect on any device. There is a free mobile app or you can use a desktop version at www.parentsquare.com. With ParentSquare you will be able to receive all district, school and classroom communications via email, text or the app. More information will be shared by building principals as the school year gets started.
TPS welcomes new program director BehnanMelissais the new Director of the Trenton Deaf and Hard of aProgram.HearingShehasbeenteacherinthe
Fall sports season at AMS
Trenton DHH program for 15 year. Ms. Behnan is very active in the deaf and hard of hearing community and is passionate about helping children with hearing loss access listening and spoken language. She has been a certified listening and spoken language educator since 2017 and is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.Ms.Behnan grew up in the Downriver area and now resides in Flat Rock with her husband and two small children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her family and reading.
A short tutorial on how to complete the “Back to School Packet” is found at your ParentConnect site. We ask that families complete this update by September 12, 2022!
TPS Back to School Parent Packet in MiStar is now available for 2022-2023
Trenton Public Schools received ESSER III (Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund) funds from the Federal Government. The spending plan for these funds was developed through the collaborative work of school administration with many groups of stakeholders including all school staff, parents, and various community groups.From the responses received, many stakeholders indicated that air quality was a priority. To address this priority, Trenton Public Schools will be spending about $300,000 in funds to address air quality and flow at Arthurs Middle School.
TrentonBehnan opens doors for unique learners When it comes to meeting the unique learning needs, Trenton Public Schools offers a continuum of services to do just that. Students identified as needing special education support in our district have access to a range of services from a variety of service providers. Our cotaught and resource room models support students across all buildings. For students with additional needs, Hedke, AMS and THS support categorical programming to support the development of life and academic skills. Our resource room teachers, teacher consultants, speech language pathologists, school social workers, occupational therapists and psychologists all create a collaborative team that looks at each student to develop a plan to best meet their needs. Trenton is also home to the center program for the deaf and hard of hearing. This ACT 18 funded program services students from the 17 Downriver districts. Our center program, housed at Hedke and Arthurs Middle School, supports students preschool through 8th grade that have moderate to severe hearing loss. We also provide teacher consultant services to the surrounding schools to support students with hearing loss in their resident districts.
Like us on Facebook @ TrentonHSSports and follow us on Twitter @OnwardTrenton to stay up to date with the latest happenings with Trenton Athletics. I hope to see you at an event soon! Whether it is as a student, parent, or fan, I thank you for your excellence and support in continuing this tradition at Trenton!
In addition, Trenton will once again work in conjunction with the NFHS Network, as our Volleyball, Boys Soccer, and Football games will be live streamed through this service this Fall. Please visit www.nfhsnetwork. com to sign up to take advantage of thisStudentsopportunity!canvassed the city for the 9th Annual Trenton Gold Card Rush, which took place on Wednesday, Aug. 17th from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Students that participated received a complementary Trenton t-shirt for volunteering their time.Trenton Athletics is proud to have so many vendors from our community participating in our discount card this year! Cards are $10, and can still be purchased at the Trenton School Board Office, as well as at Friday Home football games. More information can be found at www. trentonathletics.comInconclusion,Iwould like to thank the community for their continued support. The collaboration between schools and the community helps student-athletes mature and develop.
Trenton Athletics has continued to give back by running sports clinics, providing outreach to students with disabilities, offering tutoring support to students, reading and visiting elementary schools to promote positive inclusion, and helping families and neighboring communities after devastating Student-athleteslosses.takehome new lessons and values from these experiences which help them develop a good work ethic and self-discipline skills that reach into adulthood.
All are invited to visit our facilities this Fall, enjoy a Volleyball match, attend a Swim meet to see our new Natatorium, or take in a Friday Football game and cheer on our team, cheerleaders, and band! If you are planning on attending events during the 2022-2023 school year, Trenton Athletics has switched to dIgital ticketing for sports seasons. All tickets will need to be purchased through GoFan. Please visit www. trentonathletics.com for all ticket purchases.
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JAMES TRUSH TRENTON ATHlETIC DIRECTOR “Academics, Athletics, and Opportunity”. These words help embody the main focus for students at Trenton High School. The 2021-2022 school year witnessed 459 out of 866 Trenton students play a sport, which is over 53 percent of the entire student body. Trenton is a member of the Downriver League that includes Allen Park, Carlson, Edsel Ford, Lincoln Park, Southgate, Taylor, Woodhaven, andTrentonWyandotte.hasthe lowest enrollment of the nine schools, however, because of the amount of student involvement in athletics, Trenton is able to offer the same amount of sports. We are proud of the student participation, parental involvement, dedicated coaches, and supportive community that help continue the success of our programs andThetraditions.2021-2022 school year proved to be an exciting one for Trenton Athletics.With25 varsity teams, and 47 teams in total when including sub-varsity teams, Trenton Athletics continues to offer a multitude of experiences for our student athletes, and our teams definitely left their mark last year. Girls Golf, Girls Volleyball, and Girls Swim captured league championships in the Fall. The Boys Hockey team were once again crowned league champs and were the MHSAA Division 2 State runner-up. Three members of the Wrestling team competed at the State Finals at Ford Field. The Boys and Girls Swim teams competed at the State Finals this past year. The Spring welcomed League titles both to Boys Golf and Girls Tennis, with the Girls Tennis team competing at the State Finals at Hope College. The Girls Softball team finished State Runner-Up as they advanced to the State Finals for the first time in school history.Eleven student athletes were three sport varsity athletes, competing in the Fall, Winter, and Spring seasons. In addition, Twent-five Trenton Trojans received All-State recognition this year!Academically, Trenton had a total of 188 Downriver League All-Academic Athletes. This award is given to all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students on a varsity team that carried a 3.3 Cumulative Grade Point Average or higher.This year 64 Seniors, 63 Juniors, and 51 Sophomores were recognized for this All-Stateachievement.Academic teams included Girls Swim, Girls Volleyball, Girls Golf, Girls Tennis, Boys Swim, and Girls Softball. Trenton is proud to announce 46 Senior student athletes have committed to continue playing sports at the collegiate level. No one likes a home field advantage more than the Trojans. Trenton Athletics hosted 322 events at home this year. This included 10 MHSAA sanctioned events this past year that involved Tennis, Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, and Softball Districts, and even a Softball State Quarterfinal. Trenton was the only high school in the state to host a Quarterfinal, as other Quarterfinals were hosted at places like Saginaw Valley State University and Alma College.Trenton also hosted multiple League Championships in Soccer and Swim, and for the first time, the newly opened James Lawrence Natatorium hosted the Wayne County Boys Swim and Dive Finals. The 2022 Fall sports season officially began on Monday, August 8. Trenton Athletics welcomes three new head coaches this Fall season. THS alums, Megan Dossey (‘12), and Laura Tetreau (Bacso, ‘13) have assumed the roles of Girls Swim, and Girls Golf, respectively. Dave Demeter is the new Boys Varsity Soccer Coach, and is looking forward to leading our team this year. With the completion of the 2017 Bond, students and spectators are able to enjoy all of the facility improvements Trenton Schools was able to accomplish.
The Trenton community has reciprocated this relationship, through booster club support in coordinating fundraisers, volunteering time, and offering donations to help support our teams. I’m excited for the 2022-2023 school year and looking forward to more opportunities for our students!
Athletics remain an important part of THS education
Stephanie O’Connor - Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Technology, and State and Federal Programs
● Schoology Learning Management System implementation - In Year 3, we are focused on consistent use in all K-12 classrooms to provide one centralized location for all students, parents, and staff to access educational content anytime, anywhere. Schoology also allows for communication with students and families to track, assess and report on the learner’s progress in an easyto-navigate organized space.
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● New document cameras for all teaching staff ● SMART Board installations in the THS math department as well as in our resource rooms at the elementary and middle schools. Large LCD monitors and iPads to be used by speech-language pathologists and the students with whom they work ● Installation of wireless projector adapters for increased accessibility and ease of use.
● Automating/ simplifying user account creation/maintenance and increasing security to protect staff and student data.
● Website renovation - www.trentonschools.com will be updated with a new look and feel over the course of the 22-23 school year so stay tuned!
Jennifer Keller - Data Support Assistant IN REVIEW FROM TRENTON’S TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT: Technology improvements continue throughout the district. Infrastructure upgrades included fiber to our maintenance building, network switches, wireless access, and cabling to support our learning environments and communication systems. New Cafeteria Point of Sale workstations will be in place for the start of the school year to expedite our student breakfast and lunch service. Chromebook distribution and support New laptops for teachers based on our scheduled rotation.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME: I have three very active, energetic children. Rhys and Colton are my twin 12-year-old sons who will be entering middle school in the fall and Lila is my 7-year-old daughter who can’t wait to be a 2nd grader. When I’m not eating, breathing and sleeping all things EdTech, I’m running around with my kids who play travel hockey and baseball.
Chad Potter - Network Administrator
Pat Kujala - Assistant Network Administrator Jason Yocum - Computer Hardware and Software Technician
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● The adoption of Parent Square will streamline communication for families, students, and staff by replacing all previously used apps such as Remind, SeeSaw, ClassDojo.
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I have also picked up an old hobby of racing on my dad’s sailboat, The Hellion. He’s the oldest skipper out there at 86 years young and we have a blast! If you would like to learn more about what I’ve been doing for the last 24 years in education, feel free to check out my resume posted here: https://teachsmarter. com Looking forward to Year 2 with TPS!,
● Staff will be participating in cybersecurity training which includes email & network security best practices. The best part of my job, however, is the opportunity to work with teachers to provide personalized support in meeting their teaching needs.After identifying a classroom challenge or goal to tackle, we collaborate to brainstorm solutions, select and implement the best strategies, and reflect on progress.
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● In July and August, our dedicated teachers took part in Teaching for Tomorrow Training which focuses on transforming instruction and integrating technology.
If you would like to get a taste of some of the incredible things our teachers are doing in their classrooms, feel free to check out our TPS Tech Tidbits newsletter here: https://www. smore.com/u/jennifer.coleman
Page 20 • August 25 — September 27, 2022 • TRENTON TIMES Trenton Schools 29050 Fort Road • Brownstown 734-379-3070 BUY/SELL USED CARS thrumonsat cathy Presented by: Fred’s Friends 3200 West Road Trenton Tuesday, September 20, 2022 — Departs 8:45 AM - Returns 3:30 PM Call Fred Cislo (734) 671-5400 Pick-up Location: Martenson Funeral Home $106.00/person — No refunds 1 week prior to departure. Jenny Coleman Director of technology I am incredibly blessed and grateful to be Trenton Public Schools’ Director of Technology as of September 2021. Life has come full circle for me because I began my teaching journey at Trenton High School back in 1998 when I was a student teacher for Mike Keedy and Tony Goodell. Before returning to Trenton last fall, I was a teacher, instructional technology coach and Assistant Tech Director at Cranbrook Schools for 17 years, working with teachers in grades Pre-K through 12. Before that, I taught math and physics in North Carolina and Colorado. I have since moved back home to Grosse Ile, allowing me to spend more time with my family who reside mostly Downriver. I get to work with an extraordinary team of people:
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Paul Frost, the once proud owner of Jack W. Frost & Son Insurance, attributed his 40 years of success running the business to hard work. Frost took over the business in spring 1982 when his father, Stanley, became terminally ill. The independent agency, which offered commercial and personal insurance, was founded in 1948 and provided insurance services for several decades.Withthe doors now closed and Paul and time moving on, Mr. Frost decided to donate thousands of dollars worth of office furniture and equipment to Trenton Public Schools. TPS received office chairs, credenzas, desks, file cabinets, and a plethora of other furniture.Trenton Public Schools would like to extend a big “thank you” to Mr. Frost. To date, we have outfitted our natatorium swim offices, replaced office desks in different locations, used many of the file cabinets, and created conference rooms with newer, practical, and more comfortable chairs. Some of the leftover desks and furniture may also be used by Dean Transportation for the new transportation hub
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Michelle Enochs is the new assistant principal at High School.Shesaid she is honored to have years as a special education teacher, math teacher and cheerleading coach. Ms. Enochs earned her Bachelor’s degrees at Central Michigan University (Fire Up Chips!) in the areas of Special Education (CI) and Secondary Mathematics. She then continued her education to earn a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of MichiganDearborn.Shehas been part of many teams and is always focused on how to improve the experiences for all students.Ms.Enochs is ready to take everything she has learned in the classroom and apply her skills to the whole student population and teaching staff. She has enjoyed being at Trenton because of the feeling of community and opportunities that the district has to offer. When Ms. Enochs is not at school; she enjoys hanging out with her family, trying new restaurants/ eateries, traveling, watching sports, dancing and has recently been renovating her new home. She has truly had the Covid wedding experience over the last 2 1/2 years and was finally able to celebrate her marriage this Summer. Her and her husband are also expecting their baby girl in December. Let’s get the new year started and, as always, GO BLUE!!
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Trenton Public Schools administrative team kicked off the summer with an Administrative Advance planning session with Communications by Design in June 2022.Sixteen of our administrators spent two days collaborating on the needs of our students and professional learning communities. The team focused on student engagement and creating environments where student success is achieved in innovative classrooms. One of the outcomes was to identify the shared expectations for student and family engagement during the 2022-2023 school year that incorporate the use of technology and our learning management systemSchoology. This is a direct reflection from conversations throughout the year that included the Superintendent, Parent and Student Councils. Last year, Trenton Public Schools engaged a team of teachers in a research and development process with Communications by Design to formulate the professional development and outcomes for all TPS staff in 2022-2023. Continuing on this foundation, sessions were planned throughout summer 2022 to provide the Teach for Tomorrow training to all instructional and ancillary staff in the district. This professional development will allow the district staff to create a common language and vision to build upon throughout the year. Through this experience, our professional community will be able to reflect and grow in our instructional practices. An ongoing commitment to use the Transformation Matrix as a pathway for instructional growth will prepare students for success beyond the classroom.
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The students focused on tangible things within Trenton High School and helped make several observable changes.TheParent Council focused on utilizing Schoology, and out of their effort and feedback, Trenton Public Schools will be adopting a universal application for communication called Parent Square for 2022.23. Ultimately, both entities will continue to aim to move Trenton Public Schools forward, strengthen communication, and provide a community forum for a shared perspective and voice! Our first meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 10, 2022 New applications are due Monday, September 24, 2022.
Superintendent Leadership Councils begin second year
For the first time, Parent and Student Leadership Councils were created to help create a better understanding of the underlying elements of the organizational process and connect both student and parent concerns to potential resolutions.In2021-22, both groups worked diligently to focus on better communication between the schools and our community.
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It has been a busy summer full of learning year district brought back elementary STEAM Programs called Camp Curious Mad Scientists (grades 3-5). Students were able to participate in lessons that allowed them to explore their skill sets in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics and apply those skills into developing solutions to problems. They built “cars”, designed bridges, made elephant toothpaste, engineered a baby safety capsule and many others. In addition to these programs, other elementary students participated in reading groups to sharpen their reading skills over the summer. Students in grades K-3 worked in small groups with TPS elementary teachers to practice critical reading skills that sometimes get lost over the summer months. Even some of our incoming kindergarten and first graders got in on the fun participating in Stepping Stones. Stepping Stones is a full summer program resulting in children receiving consistent instruction over all of the summer months. Our third through fifth graders had the opportunity to participate in a new program called Mind Matters. Students participated in lessons that targeted mental health and provided them with strategies to improve friendships and how to deal with social problems that they may encounter. Our middle school and high school students were able to benefit from our summer offerings as well. Many older students enrolled in our online program called Edgenuity. Students were able to take courses for credit recovery, to improve grades, and even to earn extra credits. We know that all these learning opportunities will directly impact our students’ growth and enable them to begin their 2022-2023 school year with confidence. Who says school is out for Summer?
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Trenton’s Trail Town Advisory Committee hosted its first annual Chalk the Walk event on Saturday, Aug. 6. The Trail Town group was sponsored by: Beaumont Health, SUDDs Coalition, Nurture the Future, MI-Cares, Detroit International Wildlife Refuge, Trenton Parks and Rec, Trenton Civic Commission and Trenton Police.
Once the tour was complete, they turned in their lanyard for a free one day pool pass to the Kennedy Pool.
Vendors Moonsugar, Norm’s Catering and Chili Beans Ice Cream were on hand to provide food and snacks in the parking lot area where larger murals were also being drawn
Chalk the Walk Community event highlights Trenton Trail Town designation
Trenton was designated a Pure Michigan Trail Town in 2021, only one of 11 cities in the state. Trenton is connected to the Iron Belle Trail, which runs along West Jefferson, and also the Downriver Linked Greenways (DLG), that wind throughout the city. The goal of the Chalk the Walk event was to showcase the DLG portion of the trail behind the Kennedy Rec Center along the Frank and Poet Drain. Participants were given lanyards and chalk to get stamped at each stop. Participants were guided by the sponsor’s tents along the trail to Marian Street. Each stop offered health, wellness, and education information and giveaways, while participants added chalk drawings to decorate the path.
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And as the dust settles and we get back into doing business the way we do the other 361 days of the year and having the results of the fair to factor in for our years, we are not just tired, but hyped up with the challenges that lie ahead for the rest of 2022 and beyond.
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Wyandotte’s Street Art Fair is receding in the rear view mirror again. This edition came during a unique time in American life, in that people were just so darned eager to get out and about and begin to enjoy doing stuff in public, and especially at this event that so many people love and support. So last year’s fair was an experiment in response to specific conditional needs andThewants.upshot was a strong level of support and appreciation of virtually the entire community of permanent merchants, bars and restaurants for the afterglow of that surreal fair experience. After much conversation and debate, the fair continued on in the new mode, wherein heavy amplified music and cordoned off crowds by the riverfront were replaced by the bars and restaurants taking care of the alcohol demand, benefiting them all while diminishing the perception of the Wyandotte Street Art Fair being an alcoholArtistsevent.andCrafters had really strong sales and enjoyed their four days, as did merchants, restaurants andForbars.all of us that help comprise the Wyandotte experience, the word seems to be pretty darned positive. If you played any role in making the fair the success it was, thank you. If you have, over the years, gotten out of the habit of attending for reasons of “been there, done that” or aversion to the “party scene”, do yourself a favor and come back next year. With all the small businesses that temporarily line our streets, you get a chance to make a positive impact on an individual’s wellbeing, while getting some awesome stuff that can’t be replicated. Art Fairs lend an air of “alternative reality” to the cities they take place in. I have been to so many over the years; still have not lost the sense of fun and discovery that each one brings to us all because we support them. I may be the only person in Wyandotte that wishes for a longer fair, because I hate to see that reality proven as temporary. We do more business than in any other four-day window of the year, and then it has to goAh,away?well, it wouldn’t be a fair if it was permanent, I know that. And as the dust settles and we get back into doing business the way we do the other 361 days of the year and having the results of the fair to factor in for our years, we are not just tired, but hyped up with the challenges that lie ahead for the rest of 2022 and beyond.Ilove my job, I love doing things the way I know they need to be done, even if those ways are limited because we are, after all, small businesses, not scaled up in any way. I’m lucky to have been at this for 50 years.
Likewise, though: Changes for the good have also come to pass. Having been an advocate for local and independent over national for decades, I have never stopped being interested in what the efforts of so many more across the nation are doing to change the perceptions of residents and consumers everywhere. And I never tire of telling my readers all about positive change that bodes well for the Therefuture.hasbeen a steady surge of positivity for what we locals and indies do. I think the fear of losing businesses that matter to us has had a residual effect on us all. We seem to understand a lot more that making sure such businesses don’t go away is the responsibility of each and every one of us. It’s called a “community,” and members of that community are making their awareness of how they fit into that truth known to the likes of me by their actions, not just words. Meanwhile, the likes of Amazon forge ahead, capturing more and more of the US economy. Now they are after niches of the medical industry. Remember what I told you years ago, and I wasn’t lying or exaggerating: Amazon wants and aims to be the US economy, not just control it. So trust me, you’re not going to hear me pull back on the earnest efforts to destroy Amazon single handedly in myTherelifetime.are other threats out there. Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar are companies, growing like a weed. Walmart continues to be a predatory company that refuses to stop foisting off responsibility to the state for benefits that they should be shouldering.AllIcando is not go there, ever, and to tell you why so maybe you will agree and switch in an “anti” mode –not positive and not just neutral. But meanwhile, things are on the upswing for local and independent. People really are more interested than ever about doing business with businesses more honest and genuine than hedge fund, private equity and stock market funding of the fake retail that has done its damndest to put all indies out of business.
Despite valid concerns, localism is resurging PETERROSE
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Bruner said that because of the bar’s Irish roots, the corned beef sandwiches have alway been a favorite at the bar and the upgraded menu now includes fresh-from-the-lake perch and prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Bruner said the business has been helped greatly by “a really awesome staff.” That staff numbers around 15 and some of them have worked at Mr. Nick’s for decades.
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There is really little need to introduce anyone to Mr. Nick’s. The West-Road bar is pretty much a Trenton Instead,institution.meetRob Bruner and his wife Rosanne, who purchased the venerable establishment in 2019. Yep, they jumped into the bar/restaurant business one year before COVID and the subsequent shutdowns.
The new owners did a major remodel and upgraded the equipment and had the place really humming before the shutdowns. Those shutdowns took a toll, as it did on all businesses, but Rob said business these days is just about back to pre-pandemic levels.
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon pepper, or to taste 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, or 1 tablespoon dried Cook pasta according to package directions, adding a generous amount of salt. After draining, add a little olive oil to prevent pasta from sticking together Toss all the salad ingredients together. Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar and whisk well. If using a jar, put the lid on and close it, then shake well. Mix in the dressing and chill before serving.
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PEANUT NOODLE SALAD 8 ounces spaghetti 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white parts, only; save green parts for 1garnish)teaspoon minced fresh grated ginger, or ¼ teaspoon ground
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3 tablespoons vinegar 3 tablespoons water ½ cup sour cream Sweet paprika to taste Pare and thinly slice cucumbers and onion. Toss with salt and pepper and refrigerate 2 hours. Drain well. Combine vinegar, water and sour cream. Stir into cucumbers and onions and sprinkle with paprika.
2 medium cucumbers, pared and thinly sliced
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1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 1 cup carrots, chopped, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente in a large pot and drain. While noodles are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small skillet, heat the oil over low heat. Add the white parts of the onion and cook until tender. Add the ginger and cook about 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium and stir in the peanut butter, soy sauce, water, vinegar, sugar and crushed pepper. Stir until combined and remove from heat. Toss spaghetti with the sauce and garnish with the green onion parts, plus peanuts, if desired.Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with additional crushed red pepper before serving.
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If you love pasta, you’re not alone, because pasta is ranked the world’s favorite food by researchers. Spaghetti, named the most popular pasta shape on a list of 340, is also my own favorite, followed by tortellini with three cheeses, lasagna and ravioli. Because summer is salad time, you may want to try an intriguing pasta salad recipe I found on the internet for an Asian spaghetti version with a peanut butter sauce. Your kids are sure to love it, and enjoy slurping the noodles smothered with their favorite brand of peanut butter. But don’t make it too spicy for the youngsters. The sauce is a no-brainer that takes only minutes to make, and the salad can be served cold or at room temperature. It also travels well, so it’s a perfect contribution for a potluck, picnic or barbecue.Another salad to consider is Rainbow Pasta Salad, which features a gorgeous mixture of colorful peppers, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, garbanzos and olives dressed with balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and feta cheese. The salad is super healthy and guaranteed to inspire compliments and requests for the recipe. But the coolest, easiest and most delicious recipe I make year-round is a traditional Hungarian cucumber salad.
1/3 cup creamy or crunchy peanut
The Wall of Fame volunteer committee can induct a maximum of three people eachTheyyear.have inducted thirty people over eleven years. The recipients represent many Trenton High School graduates who have excelled in their chosen field of work. Many of the recipients were past board members, superintendents, principals and teachers who made great contributions in making Trenton one of the best school systems in the state. Candidates must be separated from TPS for at least two years and not an active TPS employee to be considered. The evergrowing Wall of Fame is located in the Trenton High School lobby. Established in 2008 by a partnership of community leaders from various organizations, the TEF is now known as a source of “grants” that teachers can seek to help fund special projects and activities not within the budget. All levels of Trenton public education are helped by the TEF. The Foundation funds six integral areas of education — cultural enrichment, scholastic enrichment, arts and education, technology and learning, continuing education and professional development.
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TEF accepting Wall of Fame apps
The Trenton Educational Foundation (TEF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation created for the purpose of enhancing the educational opportunities for teachers and students within the Trenton Public Schools system.TheTEF is an independent entity, not affiliated with the Trenton Board of Education.Formore information visit the website, trentonedfoundation.org or Facebook or com.Contacttrentoneducationalfoundation@gmail.
The Trenton Educational Foundation (TEF) board of directors are inviting members of the community to submit applications for the Trenton EducationalFoundation Wall of Fame. The forms can be found trentonedfoundation.org/wall-offameat or at the School Board Office 2603 Charlton. Please nominate worthy retired teachers, administrators or Trenton Public Schools grads who are excelling in their career.The deadline is Sept. 1.
A Taste of Downriver
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For those who like to nibble and nosh, the place to be on Aug. 9 was downtown Wyandotte, where The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber this year held its annual Taste of Downriver dining event. The come-hungry event was presented by PNC Bank and, as usual, it drew thousands of Downriver residents anxious to try some specialties from many of Downriver’s finest eateries. Residents plunked down their money to try items from Major Biddle, The Vault, Mr. Nick’s, Joe’s Hamburgers and many, many others. Based on the looks on faces of the party goers, The Taste of Downriver was against a huge success. Photos by Jim Jacek
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The evolution of recreational boatingEstablished by the Michigan Legislature, the Michigan State Waterways Commission was created to take advantage of federal monies made available from the 1945 Rivers and Harbors Act, which provided funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects on the nation’s navigableMichiganwaters.soon began to create a safe harbor of refuge network on the state’s Great Lakes shoreline. This included the funding for protective breakwater structures and harbor basin and channel dredging to establish many of the harbors we know today, as well as routine maintenance dredging responsibilities for which the state, in turn, would provide mooring facilities.Thisplan began Michigan’s Waterways Program. By 1949, the state began additional efforts to expand the harbor of refuge network by collaborating with local units of government (counties, townships and cities) in the construction, maintenance and operation of these facilities. This started what is known today as the Grant-in-Aid Program, establishing federal, state and local partnerships in the development of Great Lakes harbor facilities.
Funding to meet the needs of Michigan’s boaters became a priority, which is how Michigan became the first state in the nation to establish a state marine fuel tax. This carved out a portion of the state tax on the sale of gasoline for a fund that helps to provide boaters access to Michigan’s waters.Inaddition to the Grant-In-Aid Program, the federal government supports the harbor program through funds allocated to the DingellJohnson Fund, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for the development of boating facilities designed to match local contributions. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers played an important role in the initial development and actual construction of the majority of Michigan’s harbor network. The federal/state/local program of cooperation is aimed primarily at the development of facilities.Responsibility for continuing operation and maintenance lies with local communities, and so reasonable fees are charged for the upkeep and operation of docks and piers, showers, restrooms and other facilities at these harbors. Only where local resources are unable to support such facilities does the state consider assuming these responsibilities. As a result, the state of Michigan operates only 18 of Michigan’s harbor facilities. The Army Corps oversees harbors of refuge.Michigan more than a ‘Mitten’ Michigan is often called the “Mitten State” in reference to the shape of the Lower Peninsula, but those who have had the opportunity to experience the state from the water understand the full story of why Michigan’s maritime heritage is so important.From the early Native Americans and French fur traders to shipments of lumber that helped Chicago,rebuildwater has defined much of what Michigan is. Today recreational boating contributes $7.8 billion annually to
ssTOTr:FacebookOnUsLikeEnnTimEnEW Boating has been a human pursuit for at least 8,000 years, with waters beckoning us toward adventure, providing food and helping build cities and economies for millennia. Those motivations for taking to the water have persisted and still ring true today. Boating is part of us.
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DNR: Celebrating 75 years of making boating better Maia Turek Michigan DNR
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In 2022, Michigan celebrates the 75th anniversary of boating our waterways the way we enjoy it today – a modern concept involving the access and infrastructure needed for boating; launches, marinas, gas docks, locks and dams and the maintenance to keep these destinations accessible
SEE BOATiNG, PAGE 39
In 1966, when the new state constitution went into effect, the functions of the commission became a part of the Michigan Department of Conservation – the precursor to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources – and grew to add responsibility for selecting and creating boating access sites, or boat launches, on Michigan’s abundant inland lakes as well.
date, there are more than 1,300 public boating access sites, developed and undeveloped.Theseplaces are more than just where you put your boat into a river or lake – they are destinations for people to explore all corners of Michigan from the water. They are a passageway to hours spent enjoying the calm and quiet of the water, to the memories made with family and friends while floating, tubing, paddling, cruising or sailing. They
Lakes.onsafe,harborsfundadvisecreatedbycommissionmemberCommission,Stateoperational.andTheMichiganWaterwaysaseven-advisoryappointedthegovernor,wasin1947toonhowtoplace,andmanagetoprovidenavigableboatingMichigan’sGreatThecommissionhas evolved significantly since its early charge and today is looking toward the future of boating to ensure Michigan continues to be a freshwaterworld-classboating destination.
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“We all need to keep our waters clean and protected from invasive species and help make provisions to keep boating access sites, marinas and harbors safe and relevant to modern needs of boaters,” said Mary Rising, vice chair of the Waterways Commission and office manager for Action Water Sports in Fenton. There is also a new challenge the commission and the boating industry are striving to address.
With so much happening in boating right now, there are many ways for citizens to have their voice heard. Learn more about the Waterways Commission online, including reviewing past meeting information and upcoming meeting schedules.TheDNR encourages boaters to attend these public meetings to share any thoughts they might have related to public boating access and its infrastructure, or the sustainability of boating.
The Michigan Boating Industries Association and Boat Michigan have been welcoming new boaters aboard for years with the Discover Boating campaign.Toexperience boating before making the commitment to purchase your own boat, consider renting a boat or joining a boat club like Freedom Boat Club for shared ownership. Both options are growing in popularity at marinas around the state. The future of boating After 75 years of improving boating access, the Waterways Commission and the industry began to address additional challenges facing the sustainability of boating. In 2019, in collaboration with the commission, the DNR invested in a consultant to analyze infrastructure needs for the next 20 years. The study found that the boating program faces over $755 million in baseline improvement needs and a $26.8 million shortfall annually to keep pace with this need.Innovative thinking, understanding trends and required modernization of facilities, and looking at new funding models are all topics on the agenda for the DNR and commission, as well as evaluating current funding sources to ensure a sustainable future for the boating access Michiganders have come to expect. Also, climate change and associated environmental threats, such as high water, severe weather events and aquatic invasive species are all topics that current and future commissioners will be challenged to overcome with the help and support of Michigan’s boaters.
Those who are very passionate about boating can apply to become a waterways commissioner through the governor’s appointment process. Or, if you just want some great boating destination ideas, freshwater facts and ideas for celebrating 75 years of Michigan boating, text the word “Water” to 80888 to sign up for weekly Water Wednesday text updates from the DNR through Sept. 7. No matter what you do, this is the summer to grab your friends, family and something that floats and find your way to the water. Find ideas for how to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Michigan State Waterways Commission at Michigan.gov/Boating.
TRENTON TIMES • August 25 — September 27, 2022 • Page 39 734-282-3939atknowusLetFundraiser?orEventanHavemake over-water sunrises and sunsets available to everyone, not just the few who can afford waterfront property.“Ibelieve the most noble responsibility of the commission is to make sure that all people, regardless of their income level, abilities, or ethnicity have access to our Freshwater resources,” said Fred Sitkins, executive director of the Inland Seas Education Association in Suttons Bay and a Waterways commissioner since 2021. Boating is arguably Michigan’s pastime, with the state having the third-largest number of registered boats in the country and is often a heritage sport passed down from generation to generation. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of new boaters have discovered the safety, affordability and wellness benefits that come withWhileboating.it’seasy to assume that boaters are only people who actually own boats, waterways have helped expand that definition in many ways, including creating opportunities for businesses. For example, fishing charters and boat rentals use these public boating access sites and marinas to make boating available to others who want to experience it. Many boat manufacturers and dealerships also use boating access sites and marinas for classes and demo days to offer anyone interested in boating the opportunity to try it. Many state parks also offer boat rentals and boating programs.
According to the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association, between 2003 and 2019, an estimated 3 million recreational boats were retired in the United States. This rate of accumulation is not expected to slow down, as many first-generation fiberglass boats launched in the 1970s-1990s have begun to reach their end-of-life status without a sustainable option forMichigandisposal. is tackling this problem with a multiindustry team, striving to make the state the leader in fiberglass recycling – and not just for boats, but for construction, manufacturing, energy and other industries that currently use fiberglass. Michiganders are known for being makers, yet this initiative could firmly cement the state’s workers as the “re-makers” of fiberglass.
Individuals, businesses and organizations can also share thoughts and ideas related to fiberglass boat recycling and sign up to be kept in the loop on this initiative.Howcan you get involved?
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A crowning achievement in Eve’s life was her 2018 induction into the Riverview Hall of Fame. After all those years of working in and volunteering for the city she loves the most, the city was able to respond in kind to one of its most giving citizens. Eve is more than willing to share her green thumb and all the knowledge that goes along with it. She believes anyone can learn to plant flowers, shrubs, a veggie garden and even trees. If you have flower pots at home,
The saying that good things come in small packages has never rung truer when you realize all the amazing things that Eve Howell has accomplished so far in her life. Riverview probably has benefitted the most from her talents and energy as she has been a resident here for over 45 years. During that time, she was instrumental in getting the Riverview Winterfest Run resurrected from extinction and ran it for 10 years, she created and chaired PAWS in the Park for four years and helped guide the Riverview Rowing Booster Club for three years. She also stepped up and improved her local city park, eventually forming Friends of the Glens Park, which over many years has raised and invested over $11,000 in improvements in the park using countless man (and women)-hours. They’ve planted over 70 trees and bushes, built a rock garden, installed three permanent bird houses, two park benches, edging, along with a hummingbird and butterfly garden. A large oasis has been created all because Eve took a few perennials from her garden into the park to spruce it up a bit. That, and many friendships, blossomed from there. Trenton also was a benefactor of her energy as she became the race director of the Zanglin Downriver Run for 14 years, which was the largest race in the Downriver area. In 35 years of running, she’s been in 16 marathons (that’s over 400 miles right there!), 13 Free Press marathons, one in New York, and two in Boston. Her lifetime mileage is 38,000. All the while, she raised two boys and worked for 33 years at AAA. Normally, retirement would be a time to relax, put your feet up and chill.Eve had other ideas. She was hired as a gardener at Riverview Highlands and happily put both green thumbs to work. She had an excellent mentor there in Scott Ford, who taught her all about trees, landscaping and planting. She is now the gardener for the City of Riverview and her beautiful work can be seen all around the city, from the veterans’ garden between the library and the pond, around the gazebo where the bands play (and the little kids dance) on Wednesday evenings and at the entrance to Civic Park Drive where the gigantic flower pots can be found.
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All about Eve Energetic resident happily shares her green thumb knowledge Susan Pinkowski
She’s an Advanced Master Gardener now as well as a Rain Master Gardener (you’ve probably seen her on her Gator making the rounds). If you missed the last issue, a rain garden is a depressed area in the landscape that collects rainwater from a roof, driveway or street, and allows it to filter through some specific plants which help clean out pollutants in the runoff while providing food and shelter for butterflies, songbirds and otherBecausewildlife.all that isn’t enough, Eve also volunteers in two other gardening organizations on Grosse Ile, is an avid kayaker along with her husband and also spends some of her happy time at the Wyandotte Animal Shelter, as animals are a very big part of her life. At home she has a few cats along with two box turtles. One of those turtles attests to her life-long love of animals she has had her for 27 years! The goat she’s posing with here is, alas, not hers but was happily encountered during a trip to Detroit’s Eastern Market.
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TRENTON TIMES • August 25 — September 27, 2022 • Page 41 :FacebookOnUsLikeTrEnTOnTimEsnEWsEve said to make sure they have drainage holes and to use good potting soil. Watering regularly is vital so keep an eye on the weekly rainfall and supplement when necessary. If you’re planning on planting any trees, best do it in the spring or fall, and give it regular water for the first two summers to ensure established roots.The best time to prune trees is in the winter –all those leaves blocking your view are gone! She suggests you check out the Michigan Gardeners page on Facebook, which has 30,000 members and is a great place to get questions answered for free. An additional source of information can be accessed by going to www.migarden.msu.edu or you can call their toll-free hotline at 888-6783464.All the work we do in establishing gardens of any sort benefits not only us, but the animal and insect species in our area. Keep in mind that if we didn’t have insects, we wouldn’t have food! Adding trees to your property improves your investment and helps the ongoing efforts to mitigate the drastic climate issues we’re facing.
Another very interesting source of information about a trend in reforesting cities is the work of the Japanese botanist and professor, Dr. Akira Miyawaki, who since 1980 has managed to regenerate depleted urban forests within a 20-year span, instead of the usual 200. More information on this vital process can be found at https://urbanforests.com/miyawaki-method/. Please be sure to tell your City mayor about this link. from page 40
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