Palmer Trinity School

Spring 2009 volume 5 PerspecTiveS 12 14 16 18 20 21 Making a World of Difference By Heather Coule Bardier, Community Service Coordinator Palmer Trinity School is involved with many service programs, but there is still so much more we can do. ECO-CLUB Connecting with the Environment By Leann Winn, Science Department/Eco-Club Students express their passion about the environment as they become more involved in the Eco-Club. This is Neat Stuff! By Susi Cetta, Director of Major Gifts Volunteering time means so much to so many. Learn how our students get involved with Neat Stuff, a non-profit organization that provides free clothing assistance to thousands of kids. Meeting Ms. Permello By Darlene Bell Alexander, PTS parent The conditions of our world in the 21st Century require a different way of thinking and acting, and hence, a different way of learning. Giving Ourselves Away By Chaplain Jay Lentz We are urged as citizens to look inward and consider helping others not as fortunate as ourselves. Our Civic Duty in a Changing World By Peter Masteller, Religious Studies Department Chair and Kenley Smith, English Department As teachers, our priority is guiding our students to become strong citizens and, more broadly, human beings. 22 Inside the Art Studio By Alexandra Katzman, Visual Arts Department Chair PTS students have found a passion. Visit with four different artists who channel their creativity through art. VisionAeries 24 The Literary Channel: Mitchell Kaplan PTS parent and founder of Books & Books Departments 1 Editors Note Director of Communications 3 Highlights By Suzanne Gottlieb Calleja By Sean Murphy Head of School 4 Bird's Eye View • Global Awareness • Community Involvement • PTS Service Club • Independent Learning • Meditation Station • Books • Sports 32 AlumNews Lisa Dwoskin-Woitrya '88 learned from her parents to give back to the community. Recently, she decided she needed to do more. 36 Alumni Spotlight Alumni Spotlight Alba Gosalbez '06 was moved by her experiences with the PTS Nicaragua Trip. Now, she is finding new ways to give back. ENEWSLETTER – Keep informed of campus events, as well as student and faculty accomplishments through this communication piece. Send story ideas, or comments to scalleja@palmertrinity.org ONLINE COMMUNITY – Palmer Trinity School offers a fullservice website – www.palmertrinity.org, where you can, among other things, look up friends in a searchable directory, find out about upcoming events, and connect with your Alumni office. We also have back issues of our e-newsletter online. You can also join fellow alumni and faculty by visiting www.facebook.com. For details on all of these benefits feel free to call your Alumni Director Monica Sanchez at 305.969.4210.

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