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A monthly newsletter for Grandparents and Grandfriends
to keep you connected with the exciting things happening at TMI.
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September 2021
Vol. 2 Issue 1
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Dear TMI Grandparents,
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year at TMI Episcopal! We are excited to come back together to celebrate the work we do in raising great human beings. Here at TMI, we are thrilled to welcome you, all of our families, and especially our students back to campus. We would like to extend a special welcome to all of our new TMI grandparents this year.
GRAND-NEWS is a monthly newsletter designed to spark conversation with you and your grandchild(ren) and to keep you in the know about TMI news and events. In each issue, we will keep you informed about TMI, celebrate our TMI student successes and share tips for you and your grandchild(ren) to have fun with one another.
Grandparents bring us so much joy and have a tremendous impact in the lives of our students. We know this because when you are on campus, our students are buzzing and the air is filled with excitement. Indeed, the bond between you and your grandchildren is very special, and we want you to be part of this time in their education and experience at TMI.
You are a special part of our TMI Family! We encourage you to look to us, the TMI Advancement Team, to keep you connected at your grandchild(ren)’s school. We are also available to assist you with questions about school events, volunteer opportunities, and support to TMI in honor of your grandchild(ren).
Please enjoy reading this special newsletter made just for you. We look forward to getting to know you and having your involvement at TMI. Go Panthers!
With Love & Respect,
TMI Advancement Team
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2021-2022 School Theme
We are excited to share with you that this year’s school theme is “Again I Say…Rejoice!” With the hope and excitement that comes with the start of each new year, we invite you to join us in choosing joy in our lives. Rejoice in the Lord, rejoice in our school, and rejoice in our community.
Philippians 4: 4 Rejoice[c] in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.[d] 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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How to: Charity Shop for TMI
The Holiday season will be here before you know it. Now, more than ever, people are using their phones, smart devices and tablets to do their shopping. Did you know that you can shop and give back to TMI Episcopal at the same time? Make your dollar count twice (once for you and once for TMI). Here are just a couple of ways to support TMI while you shop:
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support TMI every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. Be sure to select TMI as your charitable organization of choice!
iGive.com
You Shop. TMI Gets Money. For Free.
Want to help TMI at no extra cost to you?
Use the iGive Button at Over 1,500 Online Stores
Find out more on getting your online shopping cart to benefit TMI on our webpage!
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Upcoming Events
ENTREPRENEUR & INNOVATION AWARD LUNCHEON
TMI Episcopal is hosting the Entrepreneur & Innovation Award Luncheon on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Mays Family Center at The Witte Museum, San Antonio, TX 78209. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes at 1:30 p.m. All proceeds from the event benefit the annual giving program of TMI which supports students, faculty, technology, campus enhancements and more.
TMI will honor Christopher “Kit” Goldsbury, Jr., ’61, a visionary leader in business, investments, education and philanthropy, who helped finance a number of successful Texas companies, including Silver Ventures, a San Antonio based private investment company. In 2002 Kit Goldsbury purchased the historic Pearl Brewery and partnered with The Culinary Institute of America to open its third campus at the Pearl, providing greater opportunity to Latino Chefs to work their way into leadership positions. Most notably, he has been a part of Chief Executives Organization, World Presidents Organization, and is an integral part of the restoration of the historic Pearl Brewery. Kit Goldsbury is a San Antonio native, TMI alumnus, TMI parent and graduate of Trinity University.
To register for the event, please visit www.tmi-sa.org/ei2021. Individual tickets are $100 per person. Tables and underwriting opportunities are available with sponsorship levels that range from $1,500 - $5,000. To help TMI receive the full value of your gift and avoid transaction fees, please consider making your payment for sponsorships/underwriting by check. Checks should be made payable to TMI Episcopal and mailed to the TMI Advancement Office, 20955 W Tejas Trail, San Antonio, TX 78257. For more information about the event, please contact Belinda Benavidez, Associate Director of Development, in the Advancement Office at (210) 564-6245 or b.benavidez@tmi-sa.org.
Save the Date for future events:
TMI Episcopal Homecoming TMI Episcopal Panthers vs. Brooks Academy Bengals Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM Fondren Stadium on the TMI Campus
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Innovation & Design students deliver project to UT Health
Two TMI students completed and delivered their first project for the Department of Occupational Therapy at UT Health San Antonio to modify a toy car for a 4-year-old girl with multiple sclerosis. TMI rising junior Anthony Jaramillo and Class of 2021 graduate Ignacio Martinez worked on the project last school year and finished it at the Summer At TMI Innovation & Design Camp.
Using the steps of design thinking, the students were able to make the following modifications on the toy car:
- Adjusted the speed of the car so that it didn’t go too fast for the child.
- Installed an on/off switch to cut the power to the car in case of emergency.
- Installed a bigger button to engage the motors so that it’s easier for the child to use with limited mobility.
- Installed a custom headrest to support the child’s head and neck.
- Installed a safety harness to keep the child safe inside of the car while it’s moving.
These modifications will assist the young girl with her balance while sitting upright, help in the development of her hand-eye coordination, and allow her to use the car at home. As she uses the toy car, the students will be available to make any needed adjustments that may arise to ensure the comfort and safety of the child.
The TMI community is extremely proud of the students’ commitment to this project and looks forward to the continued relationship with the Department of Occupational Therapy at UT Health San Antonio.
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TMI Corps of Cadets Successfully Complete JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge
Congratulations to our 11 Cadets who successfully completed the Summer JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at the beginning of June; we are proud of these future leaders in the TMI Corps! Our TMI Cadets participated in the camp with over 200 other Cadets from over 20 high schools in San Antonio. The week-long camp introduced Cadets to team building and physical-fitness challenges.
JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenges are Brigade-level events for Army JROTC Cadets that take place across the world. JCLCs are typically held at Boy Scout camps or military installations. JCLCs are beginning to incorporate STEM activities as part of the camps. TMI Cadets who completed JCLC are: Gabby Beck ’23, Matthew Fielden ’23, Zoe Harrison ’24, Ben Hokenson ’23, Anthony Jaramillo ’23, Auden Murphy ’23, Farouk Ramzan ’22, Campbell Streak-Jensen ’22, Tristan Tamez ’23, Isabella Thrailkill ’23, Gretchen Tiede ’23
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Henry Cool ’22 achieves Eagle Scout rank
TMI Episcopal senior Henry Cool ’22 earned his rank as an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting, earlier this month on August 12. The Eagle Scout rank is an honor of which only 8% of scouts accomplish. Henry has been a Scout since the first grade and has dedicated the past 11 years to developing his skills, knowledge, and service to others through the scouting program. As a Scout, he’s gone on a variety of adventures, including scuba diving in Florida and backpacking in New Mexico, during which he worked to complete the required 21 Merit Badges.
After completing the Merit Badges, Henry took on the task of his Eagle Scout Project. A member of TMI’s lacrosse team, Henry took his love for lacrosse and applied it to his Eagle Project, building a trailer for Boerne Lacrosse. The trailer will allow the team to better manage their games at all levels of the program by moving their game goals and equipment. He proposed, planned, and carried out the project then passed a Board of Review. Henry has demonstrated an exceptional level of dedication and perseverance as he completed the necessary steps toward the rank of Eagle Scout.
Congratulations, Henry!
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TMI Livestream
Watch our upcoming athletic games on the TMI livestream. To subscribe and watch the events go to: www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/tmithe-episcopal-sch-of-texas-san-antonio-tx
All HOME REGULAR SEASON GAMES are free to watch.
These events are brought to you by the TMI Athletics Department in partnership with the Community Engagement Council (CEC).
TMI Live Stream is presented by our Premier Sponsor, North Park Chevrolet in Castroville.
For information about sponsorsorship opportunities, please contact the Advancement Office at advancement@tmi-sa.org.
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Shop at the TMI Campus Spirit Store and Online Spirit Store
Shop in person at the TMI Campus Spirit Store, located in Frost Athletic Center.
Store Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Home football games until 3rd quarter
EXTENDED SIZES IN STOCK! Come see what’s in stock at the Campus Spirit Store, there are a variety of items in extended sizes from XS – 3XL.
When you shop at the on campus TMI Spirit Store, 100% of profits come back to TMI and remain within the CEC and are used to enhance our Athletics, Corps, and other school programs and activities!
Shop the online TMI Panthers Spirit Store
Shop TMI’s online Spirit Store here; all items will be shipped directly to you. When you shop the online TMI Panthers Spirit Store, 10% of profits come back to TMI.
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Volunteer Opportunities
After-School Snacks
TMI’s Community Engagement Council (CEC) is looking for volunteers to serve in the Panther Pit Stop. Volunteers are only needed for 1 hour after school! The Pit Stop is located in Frost Athletic Center and hours of operation are 3:15-4:15. The Pit Stop is a snack concession booth where students can purchase a quick and healthy snack after school. Please consider signing up, as we rely on volunteers such as yourself in order to successfully service our students! If you are interested in signing up, please click here.
Volleyball and Football Game Concessions and Gate
Our TMI Volleyball and Football programs are looking for volunteers to help at home games with Admission & Panther Pit Stop concessions. All help is greatly appreciated. It’s fun, easy and the game day excitement is contagious!
Sign up to volunteer for volleyball games at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e45aba823a6fb6-tmivolleyball1
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MISSION
TMI provides an exceptional education with values based on the teachings of Jesus Christ that challenge motivated students to develop their full potential in service and leadership.
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